The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Following the evacuation from Gallipoli each AIF Battalion was split in two. One half retained the original designation and was reinforced to full strength. The other half became the core of a new battalion. Here the men who remained with the 5th Battalion are 'Cheering them out', cheering and waving their hats as half of the unit march off to become the core of the new 57th Battalion.
Following the evacuation from Gallipoli each AIF Battalion was split in two. One half retained the original designation and was reinforced to full strength. The other half became the core of a new b
A group of unidentified soldiers, probably 5th Battalion AIF, who have just finished shaving, one of the soldiers still has a full face of shaving cream on.
Captain O'Sullivan's 'Corner', in the officer's quarters of the 5th Battalion, showing his bed in the corner, a shelf above with two hats and possibly a belt, two pair of boots on the floor at left, c
5th Battalion men observing from the 5th Battalion Post. One of the men is looking through a telescope while others are lying on the ground, rifles are on the mound of sand in front of them. Rolled
Group portrait of unidentified Australians, probably 5th Battalion men, in Egypt. The hut in the background was constructed with strips of rush matting streched on a wooden framework. They were used
Soldiers, probably 5th Battalion men, sitting on the sand during a foot inspection.
