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 posting of a sentry for Mena Camp. Mena Camp was one of the three training camps in Egypt used by the A.I.F. and the N.Z.E.F.

Description of Content

Two groups of men in uniform. The larger group of men is standing to the right of the photograph with guns over their shoulder in what appears to be a regimental formation. The smaller group on the left appear to be in a more relaxed formation, but are armed in a similar manner to the other group. There is a land formation in the background.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.

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