E01266 Accession Number: E01266

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The 3rd Division assembled at Neuve Eglise, for the presentation of medals by General Sir William Birdwood to members of the Division who won them during the action at Messines and the Third Battle of Ypres.

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Accession Number
E01266
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
4 December 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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