| Place | Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | E01129 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres |
| Date made | 1 November 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A congested dugout, fifteen feet below the surface level of the ramparts at Ypres, where some of ...
Description
A congested dugout, fifteen feet below the surface level of the ramparts at Ypres, where some of the 1st Divisional units were enjoying a rest from the line. Note the steel girder ceiling and heavy supporting uprights. Accommodation for a considerable number of men was provided in the underground systems of the ramparts which were electrically lit and fairly comfortable. Left to right, top: 608 Lance Corporal S Martin; 661A Private (Pte) P Ford; 3013 Pte W A Burton; 6472 Pte R W Boyce; 4162A Sergeant (Sgt) Ernest Joshua Jagelman; 6492 Pte T J Carter; 7633 Pte E W Brown; 6748 Sgt H A Heatley. Bottom: Second Lieutenant D J Burren (killed in action); 1192 Sgt E G Bucket.