Volunteers of the Egyptian Labour Force outside a tent in the desert, 1916 (c)

Photograph, World War One Middle East (1914-1918), Egypt, 1916 (c).

Image caption states: 'Ours, in spite of colour.'

The Camel Transport Corps was formed at the beginning of World War One (1914-1918) with Egyptian camel drivers hired and organised to support and supply British and Imperial troops operating in the Middle East. A War Department inspection in January 1916 puts the strength of the Corps at around 10,000 camels, 52 officers and 1,400 other ranks.

From a collection of photographs taken by Corporal Joseph Egerton, Shropshire Yeomanry in Sinai and Palestine.