| Accession Number | E05453 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Amiens |
| Date made | 3 August 1919 |
| Conflict |
Period 1910-1919 First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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General Sir W R Birdwood (second from the left) conversing with officers of the Australian Graves ...
Description
General Sir W R Birdwood (second from the left) conversing with officers of the Australian Graves Detachment on the steps outside the Amiens Town Hall. On the far left is Colonel J E Mott MC. All others are unidentified. General Birdwood was visiting Amiens on the occasion of the official handing over to the city of a 15 inch German gun, captured by the Australians at Proyart in August 1918. Note the officers are surrounded by French officers and officials.