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.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr J. Willis, circa 1986
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Photographer
Captain Edward A. McKenna - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Mena Camp, Egypt, 1914-1915
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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Posting Sentry at Mena Camp.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Posting sentry / Mena Camp'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
81 mm (Width), 105 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 (Width), 195 (Height)
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