P02242.017 Accession Number: P02242.017

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Tobruk. 1941-05-28. Officers and men of the 26th Brigade headquarters sitting against a wall in the shade as they wait their turn for lunch. Note the dixies and mess kits most are carryng. (Donor A. Tovell)

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Accession Number
P02242.017
Classification
Photograph
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Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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