J00914
Photograph J00914 First World War, 1914-1918Camel cacolets used by the Light Horse Field Ambulance which are used for bringing sick and wounded across the desert to the clearing hospitals, from where they are sent to base hospitals.
B00388 Accession Number: B00388
Description
The camel ambulance lines of the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade. The camels are held by local men. The cacolets used as stretchers to carry wounded are in a pile (left background).
Details
Accession Number
B00388
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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