E02480
Photograph E02480 First World War, 1914-1918A log and duckboard bridge constructed by the 6th Field Company of Australian Engineers across the River Ancre, for use by the 24th Battalion in their attack on Ville-sur-Ancre.
E04898 Accession Number: E04898
Description
A footbridge across the Ancre River built by the 6th Field Company of Engineers and used by the 24th Battalion in their attack at Ville-sur-Ancre on 19 May 1918. In the background is the Dernancourt Casualty Clearing Station. Note in the foreground a timber platform floating in the water.
Details
Accession Number
E04898
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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