E04798 Accession Number: E04798

Description

A group of Australian soldiers standing near the entrance to the chateau which was used from time to time as headquarters for brigades operating in the Hamel and Vaire Wood area. The Somme Canal is in the foreground. Note two motor cars on the left and right of the gated entrance.

Details

Accession Number
E04798
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
28 April 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession E04798

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