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Burial service at El Alamein 24 October 1942. Photograph taken by K G Killoh.

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A burial service at El Alamein, Egypt, taken by Roman Catholic padre Forsman. Shows graves and soldiers (probably from the 5th Field Ambulance) standing by.

Photograph taken by K G Killoh on 24 October 1942.

Historical Note: Padre Forsman was attached to 5 NZ Main Dressing Station

Reference Number:DA-11753-F:
Alexander Turnbull Library.
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