E05475
Photograph E05475 Period 1910-1919A 15 inch German naval gun captured by members of the 3rd Battalion on 23 August 1918. In a ceremony held on 3 August 1919 this gun was handed over by General Sir W Birdwood to the city of Amiens. T
E05474 Accession Number: E05474
Description
An Australian officer and two Australian soldiers, all unidentified, gathered on top of a 15 inch German naval gun which was captured by members of the 3rd Battalion on 23 August 1918. In a ceremony held on 3 August 1919 this gun was handed over by General Sir W Birdwood to the city of Amiens. This gun was responsible for the much of the extensive shell damage the city sustained during the war. The sign in the foreground reads 'Australian War Memorial, the removal of or interference with any part of this Gun or mounting is strictly forbidden by order GOC Australian Corps'. Note the signatures of Australian soldiers written on the gun.
Details
Accession Number
E05474
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
22 July 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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