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Photograph - 'A Corp. going to the Trenches', Egypt, Captain Edward Albert McKenna, World War I, 1914-1915
Reg. No: MM 120501
- Summary:
- One of 139 photographs in an album from World War I likely to have been taken by Captain Edward Albert McKenna. The photographs include the 7th Battalion training in Mena Camp, Egypt, and sight-seeing.
Image depicting the A Corp 'going to the trenches' at Ismalia. The troops are being led by Father Hearne and Lieutenant Johnston. - Description:
- Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
- Description Of Content:
- Large group of servicemen walking in formation towards the camera. Two of the servicemen appear to be leading the group as they are out in front.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr J. Willis, 1986
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 195 mm (Height), 159 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | wars conflicts, world war i 1914-1918, troops |
| Themes this item is part of: | Public Life & Institutions Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MILITARY HISTORY |
| Secondary Classification: | Service |
| Tertiary Classification: | marches & movements |
| Inscriptions: | Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'A Corp. going to the Trenches / (Ismalia) Fr. Hearne Lieut. Johnston / in front.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Ismalia / A Corp. ready to / Go to trenches / Father Hearne / & / Lieut. Johnston / in front / 75 / 2-1' |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White |
| Photographer: | Captain Edward McKenna, Ismalia, Egypt, 1914-1915 |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Egypt, 1914-1915 |
| Creator: | Elizabeth (Lillie) McKenna, Malvern, Victoria, Australia, circa 1918 Of Album |
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