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Auckland Regimental pipe band in France, 1918

Auckland Regimental pipe band in France, 1918

Members of the Auckland Regimental pipe band pose with a canine mascot in France, 30 Apr 1918. Brass and pipe bands, choirs and other musical groups played an important role in maintaining moral and providing entertainment for soldiers in camp behind the lines.

Alexander Turnbull Library,
Reference: 1/2-013177-G,
Further information and copies of this image may be obtained from the Library through its Timeframes website
Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page: 'Auckland Regimental pipe band in France, 1918', URL: http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/photo/auckland-pipe-band, (Ministry for Culture and Heritage), updated 8-Oct-2007

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