| Place | Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Messines |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | A00009 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass transparency (positive) |
| Maker |
Gornall, William Arthur |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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1977 Private Lindsay James Turner, D Company 23rd Battalion, standing amongst ruins of an ...
Description
1977 Private Lindsay James Turner, D Company 23rd Battalion, standing amongst ruins of an advanced 'estaminet' first aid post, with a cigarette in his left hand and carrying a water bottle and ground sheet, he is also wearing rubberised trench waders. Note the humorous 'Advanced Estaminet' (cafe or public bar) sign and the remains of a Lewis machine gun barrel at the soldier's feet.