E04568 Accession Number: E04568

Description

'Spoil Bank' in the southern portion of the Ypres sector showing the shelters of corrugated iron and sandbags constructed by the troops of the 4th Australian Division who were occupying the area at this time. Note in the background (centre, left) a sign marking the Advanced Dressing Station (ADS).

Details

Accession Number
E04568
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
22 February 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

Conflicts

Accession E04568

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