| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 013659 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original acetate |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert |
| Date made | 26 November 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT . A SECTION OF AIF INFANTRYMEN (23RD BATTALION) NOW FIGHTING IN NORTH ...
Description
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT . A SECTION OF AIF INFANTRYMEN (23RD BATTALION) NOW FIGHTING IN NORTH AFRICA AWAIT ZERO HOUR BEFORE GOING OUT ON A PATROL IN THE DESERT. THE MEN HAVE FIXED BAYONETS AND ONE MAN IN THE FOREGROUND IS CARRYING A THOMPSON SUBMACHINE GUN (TOMMY GUN).