| Accession Number | E03248 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 18 September 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Men of the 45th Battalion, following close behind a creeping artillery barrage, which is sweeping ...
Description
Men of the 45th Battalion, following close behind a creeping artillery barrage, which is sweeping the enemy positions in front of Ascension Farm, near Le Verguier. These positions were the objective of the 12th Australian Infantry Brigade in this attack, and were successfully carried by them in the fighting that morning. Identified, left to right: 3113 Lance Corporal Herbert Bickerstaff MM; Lieutenant J. Lovell MM; 2043 Corporal Nicholas F. Lagutin MM; Private (Pte) W. Hoffmier; Pte W. Jones; Pte M. Stirling; Pte M. Lyons.