B00110
Photograph B00110 First World War, 1914-1918The approach to Es Salt, after the charge on horseback in which the town was captured by the 8th Light Horse Regiment. Note the dead pack horses lying on the roadway at the entrance.
B02871 Accession Number: B02871
Description
The headquarters and signal office of the 1st Australian Light Horse Brigade, between Es Salt and Ummesh Sherit. The Brigade was acting as rearguard to the Australian Mounted Division during the retirement from Es Salt. The soldier lying on the ground second left is wearing a set of headphones while the other men appear to be resting under the tree. The officer with his back to the camera is smoking a pipe and two officers are on horseback. Note the fringe covering the horses eyes.
Details
Accession Number
B02871
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Glass
Format: Half plate (13x18)
Format: Half plate (13x18)
Date Made
4 May 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Major Smith.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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