Subiaco Museum > Records

PHOTOGRAPH: INSPECTION OF AUSTRALIAN CADETS BY GENERAL PETAIN

c. 1918
Overview

The original black and white image features two rows of Australian cadets undergoing inspection from French and Australian officers, in front of a crowd of spectators. There is a Ceremonial stone inlaid in the pavement celebrating fallen French soldiers in the right hand foreground, with flower offerings. The soldiers are standing to attention in front of the wall of another memorial with the emblem of an eagle. There is detail in the background of tall houses. The inspection is led by General Petain. Handwritten on the back: 'Les Cadets Australiens - du soldat Inconnu' (unknown soldier).

Historical information

General Petain inspecting Australian cadets during World War I

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1985.121
Item type
Width
230 mm
Height or length
170 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Manuel

Year
Statement of significance

Military history.

Subiaco Museum

Subiaco Museum

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->