African American soldiers court martialled at Paignton

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
15 october 1943 in Paignton
maker:
Jack Esten
Silver gelatin print by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald. 'U.S Silver gelatin print by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald. 'U.S

Silver gelatin print by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald. 'U.S
Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix

Silver gelatin print by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald. 'U.S
Daily Herald Archive/Science Museum Group
© Mirrorpix

Silver gelatin print by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald. 'U.S. Court Martial at Paignton'. Image shows 14 African American soldiers leaving the court at Paignton, Devon, after the adjournment. They were accused of mutiny, riot and intent to murder.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/31045
Materials:
paper (fibre product), ink and wax
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm x 245 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
Daily Herald Archive, National Science and Media Museum, Bradford