The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Bombay, India. ?1917. Informal group portrait of troops, possibly a reinforcement for the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, relaxing in the water. They were at Elephanta Island which was famous for its ancient carved caves. Note the topees worn by the men even in the water. These pith helmets were issued to replace the customary felt hats on the arrival of the troops in India.
Bombay, India. ?1916. The grounds of Colaba Barracks where small parties of troops, including members of the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, were accommodated for short
Bombay, India. 1919-03-05. Members of the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, stage a short `mutiny' beside a train to Deolali during demobilisation. They were protesting a
POONA, INDIA. C. 1917. MEMBERS OF THE 1ST AUSTRALIAN WIRELESS SIGNAL SQUADRON, MESOPOTAMIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, RELAX IN THE GARDENS WHILE ON LEAVE. THEY WERE POSSIBLY MEMBERS OF SQUADRON HEADQUARTER
Deolali, India. 1920-03. Members of the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, stand amongst tables and chairs at the side of an oval at the time of the squadron's football ma
Ctesiphon, Mesopotamia. 1917-03-06. Members of `E' Station, 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, pause on the road with their horses during the advance on Baghdad. The colum
Samarra (Samarrah), Mesopotamia. 1917-12-25. Members of `E' Station, 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, enjoy Christmas dinner inside a tent. Note the fancy dress hats on
