| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Corbie Albert Area, Ville-sur-Ancre |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM00789 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Communications equipment |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
German telephone battery Model 1916 (Feldsprechbatterie): Lieutenant G J G Clayton, 18 Battalion, AIF
Description
GERMAN TELEPHONE BATTERY BOX, FABRICATED FROM FINGER-JOINTED OAK PANELS. METAL CLASP ON FRONT SECURES LID. TWO TERMINALS ON RIGHT SIDE. CONTAINS ONE BATTERY. ORIGINALLY CONTAINED THREE BATTERIES CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER . THE LID ORIGINALLY WAS ORIGINALLY OUTFITTED WITH A WIRING DIAGRAM AND A PHONETIC ALPHABET - BOTH MISSING.
History / Summary
This box was used to power a German field telephone. It was captured from a German officer during the attack near Ville-sur-ancre on 19th May 1918. Lt Clayton (18th Bn) was awarded an MC for his leadership and bravery during this action.