Summary
One of thirteen black and white photographs that relate to the 24th Battalion of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), during World War I. Part of a larger collection donated by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL).
Description of Content
Six Lewis gunners walking along a snow covered track at Longueval France. They are making their way to the front line.
Physical Description
Black and white, silver gelatin photograph on paper.
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 Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), circa 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Donor
Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL)
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Organisation Symbolised
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Embossed on the back of the photograph; 'AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL / PHOTOGRAPH / COPYRIGHT' Hand written in blue pencil on the back of the photograph; 'E136; Stamped in blue ink on the back of the photograph; 'AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH / COPYRIGHT.' Typed on a piece of paper that is adhered to the back of the photograph; 'AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH. /E.136. Australians on the way to the trenches.'
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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
215 mm (Width), 163 mm (Height)
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References
Data for description of content found at the Australian War Memorial website. This exact image can be found with ID number: E00136. [Link 1]
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Military Memorabilia, Military History, Militaria: Australian, Machine Guns: Australian, Troops, Soldiers
