| Accession Number | E02054 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Belgium: Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres |
| Date made | October 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Dugouts near the Ypres Comines Canal bank, occupied by members of the 1st Australian Siege ...
Description
Dugouts near the Ypres Comines Canal bank, occupied by members of the 1st Australian Siege Battery during September and up to 6 October 1917. The guns, which were in position just forward of the dugouts, assisted in the barrages of the Third Battle of Ypres. During one enemy bombardment, a shell struck the corner of the dugout on the left, and burst harmlessly in the canal. Left to right: Gunner (Gnr) Dunbill; Bombardier A. Boughen (later Second Lieutenant); Gnr D. Cavanagh; Gnr English. This is an original Paget Plate negative. The same image is available in colour and is held at P03631.175.