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 a group of servicemen, one of which appears to be Captain McKenna (though unnamed), after receiving vaccinations.
Description of Content
Group of four men standing in a semi-circle and facing the camera. The man on the far right has his left shirt sleeve rolled up almost to his shoulder almost as though he is displaying the arm for the photograph. Behind the group is the entrance into a tent.
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: 'Tortured by medical / officers. Vaccination' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Tortured by medical officers / Vaccinated / 54'
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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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
44 mm (Width), 70 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Troops, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Vaccination
