| Unit | Royal Australian Artillery |
|---|---|
| Places | |
| Accession Number | P01242.002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
FRANCE, C. 1916. NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS) AND GUNNERS WHO SERVED AT GALLIPOLI. IDENTIFIED ...
Description
FRANCE, C. 1916. NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (NCOS) AND GUNNERS WHO SERVED AT GALLIPOLI. IDENTIFIED FRONT CENTRE IS INDIGENOUS SOLDIER, 2141 PRIVATE ALFRED JACKSON COOMBS. THESE MEN PROBABLY SAW SERVICE AT GALLIPOLI IN THE AUSTRALIAN HEAVY BATTERY, A JOINT UNIT MADE UP OF AUSTRALIANS AND ROYAL MARINES ISSUED WITH TWO 6-INCH HOWITZERS AND ONE NAVAL 4.7-INCH QUICK-FIRING GUN. THE BARREL FROM THE 4.7-INCH QUICK- FIRING GUN IS HELD IN THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL. (DONOR S. PAMPHILON)
