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Soldier Praying Over a Mass Grave

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German soldier kneeling on the ground at a mass grave site to say a prayer in honor of his fallen comrades.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919
Creator:
Frankl, Eduard

Publication Information

Creator Frankl, Eduard
Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 18 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Eduard Frankl World War I photographs collected by Hermann Schultz, 1914-1916
Call Number PH 2848.1.15.649
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912366358802121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02848

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012DTQ
Legacy ID
WHi 131640

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