AWM Collection Record: E02690
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ID Number: | E02690 |
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| Maker: | Unknown | ||
| Place made: | France: Picardie, Somme Hamel Area | ||
| Date made: | 4 July 1918 | ||
| Physical description: | Black & white | ||
| Summary: | American and Australian troops dug in together during the Battle of Hamel. Hamel was fought in the early morning and by a happy arrangement on what was their National Day, United States troops attacked, at battalion strength, for the first time in the British line. Their part in the operation not only made the day memorable for them, but created a great bond between the Americans and Australians. Left to right: five unidentified; Private Jamieson, 42nd Battalion; Lance Corporal Bellamy, 42nd Battalion. | ||
| Copyright: | Status to be assessed | ||
| Related unit: | British Army; United States Army | ||
| Related place: | France: Picardie, Somme Hamel | ||
| Related conflict: | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Last-Modified: Tue, 06 May 2008 18:40:26 GMT
