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 A Corp 'going to the trenches' at Ismalia. The troops are being led by Father Hearne and Lieutenant Johnston.
Description of Content
Large group of servicemen walking in formation towards the camera. Two of the servicemen appear to be leading the group as they are out in front.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) 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
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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 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: 'A Corp. going to the Trenches / (Ismalia) Fr. Hearne Lieut. Johnston / in front.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Ismalia / A Corp. ready to / Go to trenches / Father Hearne / & / Lieut. Johnston / in front / 75 / 2-1'
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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
68 mm (Width), 43 mm (Height)
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