Summary
Photograph of open-fronted ambulance wagons full of wounded soldiers. World War I era.
From a photograph album created by Sergeant John Lord and documents his time in Egypt. The album was created in a lined notebook/diary type book and John Lord completely filled the album with photographs. All of the photographs are numbered and in pencil he has written captions around many of the photographs. A few of the early photographs are dated 1915. Many of the photographs depict camps, local people, street scenes, fellow soldiers at rest, horses, ambulances, hospitals and camels.
Description of Content
Open-fronted wagons full of wounded soldiers. The wagon on the left is being drawn by four horses. A soldier is riding one of the rear pair. The wagons have their canvas sides rolled up.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, John Lord Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. Lord, 24 Feb 1986
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Format
Photograph, 1 5/8 x 2 1/2, Black & White
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Medical Workers, Ambulances