| Place | Africa: Egypt |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00859.022 |
| 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
|
Probably SINAI, EGYPT, C. 1916. THREE SOLDIERS IN FRONT OF "CAPTAIN ANDERSON'S MEDICAL GUNYAH", ...
Description
Probably SINAI, EGYPT, C. 1916. THREE SOLDIERS IN FRONT OF "CAPTAIN ANDERSON'S MEDICAL GUNYAH", A MAKESHIFT SHELTER BUILT OF PALM LEAVES THAT SERVED AS A MEDICAL AID POST FOR THE 7TH LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT, 1ST AIF. THE SOLDIER AT LEFT IS PROBABLY CAPTAIN ANDERSON, THE UNIT'S MEDICAL OFFICER (MO). THE MAN IN THE CENTRE IS A PATIENT WHO HAS JUST HAD HIS LEFT HAND BANDAGED, WHILE THE SOLDIER AT RIGHT MAY BE A MEDICAL ORDERLY.