Troops of the Australian 1st Division Pioneers digging out a 4.5in howitzer near Hannebeek, Belgium, 4 Oct 1917

Caption     Troops of the Australian 1st Division Pioneers digging out a 4.5in howitzer near Hannebeek, Belgium, 4 Oct 1917 ww2dbase
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Source    ww2dbaseState Library of New South Wales, Australia
Identification Code   E01076
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Ordnance QF 4.5 inch Howitzer   Main article  Photos  
Photo Size 587 x 446 pixels
Added By C. Peter Chen
Licensing  This work is believed to be in the public domain.

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1. Bob M says:
4 Oct 2021 05:44:46 AM

I believe the date should be either Oct 1916, or Oct 1917. The Australian 1st Div wasn't near the front during Oct 1918. This sure looks like a WWI photo.

2. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
4 Oct 2021 09:16:20 AM

Bob M., thank you for pointing this out. The typographical error has been corrected.

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