E05248
Photograph E05248 First World War, 1914-1918An exterior view of the shell damaged Becourt Chateau. An Australian Advanced Dressing Station was established in the chateau's chapel (far left) during the fighting at Pozieres and Mouquet Farm in
E05243 Accession Number: E05243
Description
A front view of the shell damaged Becourt Chateau. In the background on the far left is the chapel which was used by the Australian troops as an Advanced Dressing Station in July 1918. In the foreground (left) is a building which was occupied as a sleeping quarters.
Details
Accession Number
E05243
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
1 June 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Events
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