Maj Ian Wallace drinking water from a clay jug

Maj Ian Wallace drinking out of a clay pot

Maj Ian Wallace drinking water out of a clay pot in the field in Sicily. The campaign in Sicily, from the Landing at Pachino on 13 June 1943 to 2 September, was during the extreme heat of the summer, temperatures often in the 40 centigrade range during the days. Water discipline in the field was a priority. P0502

Classification
Images
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 2, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Sicily
Associated event
Sicily 1943
Associated name(s)
Maj Ian Wallace

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