| Accession Number | P07233.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 2200 Private (Pte) Cyril John Roche, 17th Battalion, of Glen Innes, NSW. Pte ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2200 Private (Pte) Cyril John Roche, 17th Battalion, of Glen Innes, NSW. Pte Roche, a printer prior to enlistment, embarked on board HMAT Argyllshire (A8) on 30 September 1915. He served in Belgium and France. Pte Roche was wounded in action on 2 March 1917 when the 17th Battalion was following the retreat of German Forces to the Hindenburg Line. He died of his wounds on 3 March 1917. He was 25 years of age.