H15992A
Photograph H15992A First World War, 1914-1918PORTRAIT OF SERGEANT HENRY DALZIEL OF THE 15TH BATTALION, AIF. AS A PRIVATE DALZIEL WAS AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS FOR HIS BRAVERY IN ACTION AT HAMEL WOOD, FRANCE ON 1918-07-04.
E02908 Accession Number: E02908
Description
A view from near Hamel, looking towards the Valley of the Somme, and showing some of the ground over which the Australian troops attacked in the battle of Hamel, on 4 July 1918. The image was taken in the area where Private Henry Dalziel of the 15th Battalion performed the actions for which he was awarded a Victoria Cross. Map Ref. (1:40,000) 62D.P9.a.90.80.
Details
Accession Number
E02908
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
6 August 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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