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 of Captain McKenna taken by a member of the C. Corp. Captain Edward Albert McKenna is believed to have been the main photographer of the album and was assigned to the 7th Battlion E Corp. He was killed in action at the Gallipoli landing. According the war diaries of the 7th Battalion, a new C Company was created in early January 1915 following orders to form double companies. C Company was formed from the old E and F Companies and under the command of Captain Henderson.

Description of Content

Serviceman standing and looking at the camera. Behind him is a row of tents and other figures.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.

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