| Accession Number | B02462 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass copy negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Lebanon, Baalbek |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
This altar stone was placed on the site of the old Christian altar, of the 4th century. The Union ...
Description
This altar stone was placed on the site of the old Christian altar, of the 4th century. The Union Jack shown in the picture, was carried all through Palestine, and Syria, by the Camel Corps, and the field ambulance of the 5th Australian Light Horse Brigade. Standing next to the altar are Chaplain C L Riley, and Private (Reverend) A S Taylor.