| Accession Number | EZ0156 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original quarter plate negative |
| Maker |
British Official Photographer |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Henencourt |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
While visiting a sports meeting of the Australian 5th Division in France, His Majesty King George ...
Description
While visiting a sports meeting of the Australian 5th Division in France, His Majesty King George V (second from left) watches the competitors in an obstacle race, who are wearing full packs, climb out of a trench. With the King are General Sir William Riddell Birdwood and an unidentified staff officer.