| Accession Number | P00562.192 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Cameron, A R |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Mesopotamia. c. 1917. Line of ten members of a complete pack station of the 1st Wireless Signal ...
Description
Mesopotamia. c. 1917. Line of ten members of a complete pack station of the 1st Wireless Signal Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force. They are equipped with a mobile wireless set carried as packs on the horses on specially built frames strapped on to the pack saddles. The personnel of the station were one Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) in charge, a corporal in charge of transport, operators and drivers - all mounted. Each driver had a pack horse to lead and look after. Each operator had a distinct number of duties in the erection of the station, thus enabling a set to be erected and be in communication within seven or eight minutes. (Donor E. Keast Burke)