E04038
Photograph E04038 First World War, 1914-1918The ruins of an old farm on the Fromelles battlefield where the 5th Australian Division suffered severely on 19 July 1916. Note in the background (right) the remnants of a field gun limber.
E04039 Accession Number: E04039
Description
The remains of a shell damaged farm on the Fromelles battlefield, an area in which the 5th Australian Division suffered heavy casualties in an attack on 19 July 1916.
Details
Accession Number
E04039
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
11 November 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events
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