P02686.011 Accession Number: P02686.011

Description

France. c. 1916. Charles Francis (Frank) Fryer working in sub zero conditions, probably at Sommeilles. Frank Fryer, an Australian, was a member of the Friends Ambulance Unit, a service established by the Society of Friends (Quakers) who transported the sick and wounded to designated hopsitals. Although he wore a uniform, it was identified by a black and red star on his cap and jacket, the symbol of the Friends. (Donor B. Holt)

Details

Accession Number
P02686.011
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
c 1916
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P02686.011

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