Photograph WW1; 1914-1918; 2003_365

Photograph WW1; 1914-1918; 2003_365
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The Kauri Museum ­ Matakohe

Name/Title

Photograph WW1

About this object

A photograph taken in the desert during WW1. A group of horsemen in the centre with a crowd of soldiers sitting behind watching. On the back hand written, 'My Section being judged by Brigadier Major for best turned out in regiment. I got second. I am the right hand man of section on Sandy's horse'. Written probably by 13/178 Tpr. Thomas D. S. Donaldson of the Auckland Mounted Rifle brigade, he served in the same unit with his brother Alexander (Sandy) Donaldson in the Middle East for the war.

Date Made

1914-1918

Measurements

5.5cm length x 10.6cm

Subject and Association Description

photograph WW1

Object Type

photograph

Medium and Materials

paper

Credit Line

The Family of Thomas Donaldson

Object number

2003_365

Rights

All rights reserved

This object is from
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17
Auckland Mounted Rifle brigade
Middle East
photograph

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