| Accession Number | P12682.049 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Cappy |
| Date made | c 1919 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection related to 902 Sergeant Alfred John Roberts, 27th Battalion
Description
A 15 inch German gun captured by the 3rd Battalion, much of the surface has been covered with graffiti of painted or chalked [soldier] names. A plaque attached to the object reads "Captured by/ the 3rd Inf Battalion/ First/ Australian Division/ 23rd August 1918". Image from a collection related to 902 Sergeant Alfred John Roberts, 27th Battalion.