E03259 Accession Number: E03259

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The 45th Battalion at the final objective of 18 September, overlooking Ascension Valley, near Le Verguier. The fourth soldier from the right is sniping a German, who can be discerned running up the hill on the right of the big burst of smoke in the centre of the photograph. Identified, third from the right is Lieutenant J. Love MM.

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Accession Number
E03259
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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