Collection related tot he service of Captain Charles Mills

Accession Number A01555
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Maker Unknown
Place made France: Nord Pas de Calais, Pas de Calais, Bethune, Fleurbaix
Date made 20 July 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Dead soldiers on the left flank of the Australian position in the German 2nd line which was held by the 32nd Battalion until dawn of the 20 July 1916 during the Battle of Fleurbaix, which took place on 19 July 1916 and 20 July 1916. This image is one of a sequence taken by an unknown German officer. They were given to Captain C Mills 31st Battalion AIF, after the Armistice in 1919. The latter had been severly wounded in action and captured on or about the 20th of July.

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