Historical information
The 13th Light Horse being Corps Cavalry often had the task of gathering prisoners-of-war from the infantry and moving them to POW compounds behind the front line.
Significance
Rare photograph of Australian Light Horse escorting prisoners-of-war in large numbers in France during WWI.
Physical description
Black and white photograph of large group of German soldiers, escorted by 7 mounted Australian soldiers, marching through a village street. Photograph is affixed to a heavy card backing.
Inscriptions & markings
"Prisoners captured in the battle of Hamel, France. Escorted by members of the 13th Light Horse Regiment to compound at Bertangles on July 4th 1918."
