| Accession Number | P11040.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Egypt: North Egypt, Giza, Egypt: North Egypt, Giza |
| Date made | 3 February 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Outdoor portrait of brothers Oliver and Joe Cumberland on camels near the Sphinx and Pyramids. ...
Description
Outdoor portrait of brothers Oliver and Joe Cumberland on camels near the Sphinx and Pyramids. The brothers served in the 2nd Battalion and both died at Gallipoli. A stockman prior to enlistment, 1087 Private (Pte) Oliver James Cumberland was killed in action at Lone Pine on 8 August 1915. His brother, 837 Pte Joseph Hilton (Joe) Cumberland, a fireman in civilan life, died on 5 May 1915 of wounds received at the landing on 25 April.