| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | J02030 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Burke, Eric Keast |
| Place made | Persia: Kurdistan, Amadia |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Collection of First World War negatives purchased from Eric Keast Burke (Keast Burke)
Description
The Gorge of Amadia in Central Kurdistan seen from above the town by two unidentified Australian soldiers probably part of the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force. No 24 Pack Station was stationed with political staff members at Amadia for some months in early 1919. Shortly after they left, two British officers and a sergeant were murdered here.