Men of the 1st Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse, probably sentries at a blockhouse, ...

Accession Number P04871.002
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Unknown
Place made South Africa
Date made c 1902
Conflict South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Men of the 1st Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse, probably sentries at a blockhouse, having a break and a meal. The reclining soldier, second from left, is believed to be 41 Trooper Montague Stephen Gildea however the remainder are unidentified. Two of the men have added an 'A' to the puggaree of their hats.

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