| Accession Number | E00693 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Voormezeele |
| Date made | September 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A 9.2in Howitzer gun of the 2nd Australian Siege Battery (55th Australian Siege Artillery ...
Description
A 9.2in Howitzer gun of the 2nd Australian Siege Battery (55th Australian Siege Artillery Battery), in action. Identified, left to right: Gunner (Gnr) Dalgliesh; Gnr E A Scoles; Gnr J H Hislop. The gunners are wearing their gas respirators. Note the camouflage screen overhead to prevent observation of the position by enemy airmen.