E04781 Accession Number: E04781

Description

The quarry between Bure-sur-l'Ancre and Ribemont, which served as the 28th Battalion Headquarters while the battalion was enagaged in the line on the hill above the Dernancourt Casualty Clearing Station. Unidentified soldiers are gathered around the various shelters. Note in the foreground, on the left, several piles of shovels. This is the right hand image in a two part panorama. The left hand image is held at E02166. See E02166P for the combined image.

Details

Accession Number
E04781
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
24 April 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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