| Place | Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Messines |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | E01654 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Messines |
| Date made | 11 February 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
General (Gen) Sir W. R. Birdwood addressing a parade of the 3rd Australian Division at 'Canteen ...
Description
General (Gen) Sir W. R. Birdwood addressing a parade of the 3rd Australian Division at 'Canteen Corner', in the Messines Sector, after presenting medals won in the raids on 10 February 1918 to 11 February 1918. Identified, small group to the right: Gen Birdwood; Captain (Capt) F. E. Fairweather MC and Bar; Sergeant Major B. T. Duke, Instructor; Brigadier General W. Ramsay McNicholl CB CMG DSO; Gen Monash, Corps Commander; Capt P. W. Simonson, Aide-de-Camp to Gen Monash; next five men unidentified; Capt ?Cutlack, Reporter; Capt G. H. Crowther MC, Staff Captain, 18th AIF.