Summary
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.
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.
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.
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), Egypt, 1914-1915
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Place & Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
Captain Edward A. McKenna - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Egypt
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1918
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Individuals Identified
MCKENNA, CAPT.
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Taken by one of / the C. Corp. 7th' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'This was taken / by one of my / men'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
42 mm (Width), 63 mm (Height)
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