E02487
Photograph E02487 First World War, 1914-1918Major A M Phillips, beside a trench mortar captured by the 11th Battalion, at Mont de Merris, in a raid on the enemy a few days before.
E02491 Accession Number: E02491
Description
These trench mortars at Mont-de-Merris captured by the 11th Battalion were still too near the front line to be removed with safety. Major A. M. Phillips DSO, and Lieutenant L. G. Riches MC (pointing) are seen reconnoitering the position. The enemy held the country in the distance through the hedge. The enemy morale was very low at this period during which the 1st Division troops had daily raids, these sometimes in broad daylight.
Details
Accession Number
E02491
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
27 June 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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