| Accession Number | 150665 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Date made | September 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Western Desert. November 1942. Shortly after the Battle of El Alamein during which an AIF unit ...
Description
Western Desert. November 1942. Shortly after the Battle of El Alamein during which an AIF unit performed magnificently against the advancing Axis forces, a Commemoration service was held by Salvation Army Commissioner Tibbs. He gave a talk that has become famous in the desert as the "Sermon in the Sandhills". His sermon was preached within the sound of guns and in a sunken valley protected from enemy aircraft by anti-aircraft posts mounted on the surrounding heights. In the foreground is a Bren gun mounted on a tripod for protection against aircraft and two observers watching for enemy activity.