photograph, photograph
Accession Number

NAM.2004-11-170-230

Description

Photograph of the Ali Masjud in 1946, a key fortress situated nine miles from Jamrud on the Kabul River. The fort occupied the top of a hill rising 500 feet above the floor of the Khyber Pass, 1946 (c). From a photograph album of 317 photographs relating to the Indian Army service of Capt, later Brig, John R Booth, 4th Bn 14th Punjab Regiment, 1936 to 1947. Associated with India, North West Frontier (1937-1945).

Campaigns

India, North West Frontier (1937-1945)