A00499
Photograph A00499 First World War, 1914-1918An Australian Supply Column nearing Mersa Matruh after a four day trek across the desert during the Senussi Campaign. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
A00426 Accession Number: A00426
Description
A group of soldiers at the landing stage at Mersa Matruh during the Senussi Campaign. Two ships and other water craft are just off shore and a soldier is swimming in the sea (right). A general service (GS) wagon is in the left background.
Details
Accession Number
A00426
Photographer
Driver Thomas William Kerr
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Date Made
c 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated by Mr Kerr.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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