C00049 Accession Number: C00049

Description

The 10th Battalion bivouac west of the Suez Canal in Egypt after their evacuation from Gallipoli in December 1915. Supplies are piled on the ground; some of the men are busy, while others are relaxing or having a wash. Some eight person Indian production (EPIP) tents are visible in the background.

Details

Accession Number
C00049
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
January 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Major M J Herbert
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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