E05264 Accession Number: E05264

Description

Soldiers, gassed during fighting in the August offensive, being assisted by two members of 2nd Division Army Medical Corps details at the White Chateau. The injured men have bandages wrapped around their eyes. Note the sign on the motor ambulance (left) reads 'Load not to exceed 1 driver, 1 attendant & 8 patients'.

Details

Accession Number
E05264
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
August 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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