| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | J05579 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Barker, Harold Arthur |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection related to the service of Harold Arthur Barker
Description
THE WATER-JACKET OF THE 7TH BATTALION MAXIM GUN PENETRATED BY REVOLVER BULLETS IN THE FRONT TRENCH AT COURTNEY'S POST, GALLIPOLI. THIS DAMAGE WAS DONE BY AN ATTACKING TURKISH OFFICER AND TWO PRIVATES, WHO RUSHED THE GUN FROM COVER. THE OFFICER WAS SHOT BY PRIVATE WALKER AND THE OTHER TWO WERE BAYONETED. THE ATTACK TOOK PLACE ON 1915-04-26.