E05417
Photograph E05417 Period 1910-1919A view looking out through the mouth of an archway built through the embankment of the Amiens Railway. During the fighting in this area in April-August 1918 this tunnel was used by successive battali
E05416 Accession Number: E05416
Description
An unidentified Australian soldier standing at the entrance of an archway built through the embankment of the Amiens Railway. During the fighting in this area in April-August 1918 the tunnel was used as a Regimental Aid Post by successive battalions operating on the Villers-Bretonneux front. Note the sandbags stacked on the left side of the entrance.
Details
Accession Number
E05416
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
23 June 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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