Despatch rider section of the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Regiment

Accession Number F01014
Collection type Film
Measurement 4 min 23 sec
Object type Actuality footage
Physical description 35mm/b&w/silent
Maker Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
Place made Egypt: Helouan
Date made October 1940
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Despatch riders of the 6th Australian Division Cavalry Regiment carry out training manoeuvres on the fringe of the Western Desert near Hellouan Egypt. The manoeuvres were to accustom the despatch riders to the new and hazardous conditions under which they will operate. Identified personnel: Lieutenant J D Black OC and Sergeant Rhodins.