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Sporting events were an important part of life for the Australian soldiers in World War 1 Albert VINALL, and other 32nd Battalion men were proud of the reputation of their Tug-of-War team. This photo was taken during Christmas 1917 at Desvres, FRANCE. From left to right in the rear row they are: Privates F. BEDSON, 'Snowy' JACOBS, Leo REDMAN, Tom EDWARDS (killed Jan. 1918),and Peter CAMERON. In the second row are: Privates J.G. BROWN, W. MARTIN, Captain A. CAMPBELL, and Lance Corporal Sid BURNS Sitting at the front are Private SIMMONS and Private Edward 'Ted' ROSSITER, who was a stretcher bearer. |
