E04088 Accession Number: E04088

Description

The grave of Nurse Edith Cavell, a British nurse executed by a German firing party on 12 October 1915. The plaque on the grave reads 'Le Comite de Schaeboek de la Croix Rouge de Belgigue a Miss Edith Cavell Infirmiere Victime de son devouement patriotique. Decembre 1918.' On the right of the cross is a wreath from King Albert of Belgium.

Details

Accession Number
E04088
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
9 January 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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