| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 025239 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-11-04. "SMILER", A PET MONKEY WHICH IS THE MASCOT OF 2/23RD ...
Description
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-11-04. "SMILER", A PET MONKEY WHICH IS THE MASCOT OF 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION ("ALBURYS OWN") HAS BEEN QUITE A LOT OF ACTIVE SERVICE, & IS IN FACT, A BIT "BOMB HAPPY". HE CAN DISTINGUISH BETWEEN OUR PLANES EL GERMANS & DIVES FOR A SLIT TRENCH IMMEDIATELY ON HEARING THE LATTER.