E05478 Accession Number: E05478

Description

A large group of German prisoners loading empty shell cases on to railway trucks on the outskirts of the village. The prisoners are being watched by several British soldiers and one Australian (far right).

Details

Accession Number
E05478
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Date Made
19 July 1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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