| Accession Number | P05253.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Portrait of Jack Legge, a physiologist, who was a civilian scientist, engaged in research with ...
Description
Portrait of Jack Legge, a physiologist, who was a civilian scientist, engaged in research with the Services and Munitions Department, from 1942-1946. He and fellow physiologist, Dr Hugh Ennor were attached to the Australian Chemical Warfare Research and Experimental section, later to be known as the 1st Field Trials Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE) in North Queensland. As part of their duties they examined casualties to quickly identify the effects of any chemical weapons. The gas trial tests were located at Townsville, North Brook Island, Proserpine and Mission Beach.