| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 041953 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film polyester negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TEL-EL-EISA. EGYPT. 1942-07. PRIVATE RYMER, OF MANLY AND PRIVATE CULLEN OF SUMMER WELLS, MEMBERS ...
Description
TEL-EL-EISA. EGYPT. 1942-07. PRIVATE RYMER, OF MANLY AND PRIVATE CULLEN OF SUMMER WELLS, MEMBERS OF THE 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION, MANNING A VICHERS GUN POSITION OVERLOOKING GERMAN POSITIONS AT TEL-EL-EISA. THEY FIRED ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY FOR TWO DAYS. CARTRIDGES FROM THE GUN BURNT THEIR HANDS AND ARMS, BUT THEY CARRIED ON AND EVEN USED WATER FROM THEIR OWN BOTTLES TO KEEP THEIR GUN COOL.