| Accession Number | P05257.006 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
United States Army Signal Corps |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Proserpine |
| Date made | 26 January 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Blisters on the body of an Australian volunteer sustained during chemical warfare (CW) trails. ...
Description
Blisters on the body of an Australian volunteer sustained during chemical warfare (CW) trails. This man is taking part in experiments run by the Australian Chemical Warfare Research and Experimental Section probably at Prosperine. The unit was later known as the 1st Field Trials Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), carried out research on the effects of mustard gas and other chemical warfare agents. The caption from the back of the original photograph reads: "Gunner A K Mathew [NX25221 Gunner Alexander Kenneth Mathew] showing blistered left thigh obtained while walking through contaminated jungle area on Brook Island [Hinchinbrook Island] on the 3rd and 4th day after M-47 bombing with torn protective clothing. Photo taken on 5th day after contamination." US Army Signal Corps photograph SWPA-SC-44-M-4.