G01006 Accession Number: G01006

Description

Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey. 29 May 1915. A view of Quinn's Post at Anzac, during the attack, showing supports waiting. Major Quinn was killed whilst leading a charge over the crest that morning. A sniper and observer may be seen behind sandbags, sniping up Monash Valley at the Turkish snipers' positions.

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Accession Number
G01006
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
Measurement
Overall: 9.2 cm x 14.8 cm
Date Made
29 May 1915
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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