| Accession Number | P07441.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Marshall's Studios |
| Place made | Australia: Tasmania, Devonport |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of 2299 Private (Pte) James Arthur Pendrey, 15th Battalion, of Devonport, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2299 Private (Pte) James Arthur Pendrey, 15th Battalion, of Devonport, Tasmania. A fisherman with over 2 years service in the Citizens' Military Forces (CMF) prior to enlistment on 21 May 1915, Pte Pendrey embarked on 4 June from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ajana (A31) as part of the 6th Reinforcements. He served at Gallipoli from early August, before being evacuated to England in September, due to illness. He returned to the 15th Battalion in January 1916, being stationed in Egypt until May 1916 when sent to France. Pte Pendrey died of wounds accidentally received in the field on 8 September 1916 at Gezaincourt. A court of enquiry found that he "died of wounds received by accidental discharge of a bullet from a Lewis Machine Gun which was being used for instructional purposes. No blame is attributable to anyone". He was 18 years old at the time of his death.