E03255
Photograph E03255 First World War, 1914-1918The 45th Battalion moving from their last halt behind the barrage before reaching their final objective near Ascension Farm, in the fighting beyond Jeancourt and Le Verguier.
E03248 Accession Number: E03248
Description
Men of the 45th Battalion, following close behind a creeping artillery barrage, which is sweeping the enemy positions in front of Ascension Farm, near Le Verguier. These positions were the objective of the 12th Australian Infantry Brigade in this attack, and were successfully carried by them in the fighting that morning. Identified, left to right: 3113 Lance Corporal Herbert Bickerstaff MM; Lieutenant J. Lovell MM; 2043 Corporal Nicholas F. Lagutin MM; Private (Pte) W. Hoffmier; Pte W. Jones; Pte M. Stirling; Pte M. Lyons.
Details
Accession Number
E03248
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
18 September 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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