E05470
Photograph E05470 Period 1910-1919A crossroad near Fontaine-les-Cappy known as 'Tivey's Corner', which was named following the capture of the area by troops of the 8th Australian Infantry Brigade commanded by Brigadier General E Tivey
E04900 Accession Number: E04900
Description
An unidentified soldier sitting in the entrance to the shell damaged 'A La Nouvelle Briqueterie Estaminet', a pub or hotel, at a crossroad known as Estaminet Corner located near the front line. At the time the 1st Australian Division was engaged in this area. Note the makeshift timber fencing on the left and the piles of duckboards near the soldier.
Details
Accession Number
E04900
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
17 June 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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