The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Bombay, India. c. 1917. Interior of a ward of the Freeman Thomas War Hospital, one of many buildings in the city used for medical purposes. Amongst those using the facilities were members of No. 1 Wireless Signals Squadron, Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force, evacuated from Mesopotamia due to illness. Note the mobile fan in the foreground.
Poona, India. c. 1917. A parade of convalescents in the grounds of Deccan Hospital. Such medical facilities were used by members of No. 1 Wireless Signals Squadron, Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force.
Rawalpindi, India. c. 1917. Informal group portrait of members of No. 1 Wireless Signals Squadron, Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force, who were about to be invalided back to Australia. They were at Murre
Magil, Basra, Mesopotamia. 1916-07. Informal parade of members of the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force. Their numbers were depleted because of illness, fatigue due to the
Rawalpindi, India. c. 1917. Elevated view of the city which was one of the largest military establishments in India. It was especially important for members of No. 1 Wireless Signals Squadron with the
Babylon, Mesopotamia. c. 1919. Soldiers, possibly members of the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, explore the ruins of the ancient city. They are standing amongst the ru
Poona, India. c. 1917. Four soldiers with bicycles in the grounds of Poona Barracks. Cycling on hired machines was one of the attractions enjoyed for recreation by members of No. 1 Wireless Signals Sq
