Some of the boys at Roman ruins
Object numberM2002/018:008
TitleSome of the boys at Roman ruins
Creator Edward Alan Davis (photographer)
DescriptionPhotograph of Australian soldiers sitting amongst Roman ruins, Palestine, during World War II. Part of a collection of memorabilia of Australian soldier Edward Alan Davis, collected during his military service in the Middle East during WWII.
Edward Alan Davis was born in Marrickville, Sydney, in 1903. He enlisted as soon as war broke out and joined the 6th division. He fought in the Middle East from 1939 to 1942. He was wounded in 1940 when his foxhole took a direct hit from German artillery. From 1943 to 1945 he served with the 6th Division in New Guinea against the Japanese.
Edward Alan Davis was born in Marrickville, Sydney, in 1903. He enlisted as soon as war broke out and joined the 6th division. He fought in the Middle East from 1939 to 1942. He was wounded in 1940 when his foxhole took a direct hit from German artillery. From 1943 to 1945 he served with the 6th Division in New Guinea against the Japanese.
Production date 1941 - 1960
SubjectWorld War II (1939-1945)
Object namephotographs
Dimensions
- width: 88.00 mm
height: 62.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Stephen E F Davis