P02242.012 Accession Number: P02242.012

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Tobruk, Libya. 1941. The rock covered dugout at right was occupied by VX46983 Brigadier Raymond W. Tovell, Commanding Officer of the 26th Brigade, for many weeks during the siege of Tobruk. The rocks in the foreground cover another dugout occupied by the Brigade Major's batman and the hessian screen (centre rear) encloses a latrine. (Donor A. Tovell)

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Accession Number
P02242.012
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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