| Accession Number | E00658 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Voormezeele |
| Date made | 15 September 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The 2nd Australian Siege Battery (55th Australian Siege Artillery Battery) working on a 9.2 inch ...
Description
The 2nd Australian Siege Battery (55th Australian Siege Artillery Battery) working on a 9.2 inch Howitzer in their gas masks during an attack at Voormezeele. The camouflage screen overhead conceals the position from enemy aircraft. Left to right: 168 Sergeant George Henry Buffery, (killed in action 4 October 1917); 2873 Corporal Thomas Mowatt (back), (killed in action 1 October 1917); 28118 Gunner (Gnr) John Philip Morgan, (died of wounds 4 October 1917); Willis (back), (killed in action); 653 Gnr Frank Henry Dangar, (killed in action 4 October 1917) of Alf Morrison; Gnr E A Scoles (back); Gnr J Monk (foreground); Gnr J H Hislop or Gnr Dangar.