Summary
Australian serviceman Lieutenant Dawson, 24th Battalion, A. I. F., Egypt circa 1915. snapshot, in shorts wearing tropical helmet and mounted on donkey.
Description of Content
Desert scene featuring a man in shorts wearing tropical helmet and mounted on donkey. Tents in background.
Physical Description
Black and white 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), 24 Feb 1986
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Individuals Identified
DAWSON (LT)
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Format
Photograph
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on back: '2/ Lieut. Dawson / 24th Batt. / on his charger'.
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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
8.5 cm (Length), 6 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Portraits, World War I, 1914-1918
