| Place | Africa: Egypt, Suez Canal, Serapeum |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00859.012 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Beith, J R |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
SERAPEUM, EGYPT, C. 1916-04-07. PUNT CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL, PROBABLY WITH MEMBERS OF THE 2ND ...
Description
SERAPEUM, EGYPT, C. 1916-04-07. PUNT CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL, PROBABLY WITH MEMBERS OF THE 2ND LIGHT HORSE BRIGADE, 1ST AIF. IN THE BACKGROUND, A LINE OF WAGONS AND MOUNTED HORSEMEN ARE LEAVING THE TENTS OF THEIR ENCAMPMENT AND MOVING DOWN THE ROAD TO THE LANDING, WHERE THEY WILL BOARD THE PUNT TO CROSS THE CANAL. THE UNIT IS PROBABLY ON ITS WAY NORTHWESTWARD TO SALHIA, WHERE MAJOR-GENERAL HARRY CHAUVEL, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE ANZAC MOUNTED BRIGADE, HAD DECIDED TO RE-LOCATE HIS HEADQUARTERS.