Indian Cavalry, Cambrai
pen and ink, drawing
Accession Number
NAM.1972-09-35-1
Description
Indian Cavalry, Cambrai 1917. Pen and ink drawing by R R Oakley, 1917 (c). Shows L/Daffadar Gobind Singh, 28th Light Cavalry and 2nd Lancers (Gardner’s Horse) winning the Victoria Cross by carrying messages between the regiment and Brigade Headquarters across open ground under heavy enemy fire. Associated with Battle of Cambrai (1917), World War One, Western Front (1914-1918).
Events
Cambrai, Battle of, 1917 (World War One, Western Front 1914-1918)