E04618 Accession Number: E04618

Description

A group of unidentified Australian soldiers standing outside a damaged Belgian chateau, which was used as a headquarters at different times by different units. The chateau is heavily sandbagged both inside and out to guard against further shell damage. At the time it was photographed it was in the possession of Australian troops. Note several tents set up near the chateau.

Details

Accession Number
E04618
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
30 October 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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