| Accession Number | P10718.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland |
| Date made | 1945-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Informal portrait of V387912 Sergeant (Sgt) Olive Lucas, Australian Womens Army Service, using a ...
Description
Informal portrait of V387912 Sergeant (Sgt) Olive Lucas, Australian Womens Army Service, using a 4x5 Speed Graphic camera. Sgt Lucas was a member of the Australian Chemical Warfare Research and Experimental Section. The unit, later to be known as the 1st Field Trials Company, Royal Australian Engineers (RAE), carried out experiments on the effects of mustard gas and other chemical warfare agents. Sgt Lucas had a number of roles within the unit, working initially keeping records of the fitness of the soldiers involved in the trials. She was later involved in gas sampling in the test areas, but was affected by her exposure to mustard gas. Sgt Lucas was then re-trained to work in the photography section of the unit.