| Accession Number | P10814.004.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Point Cook |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal outdoor portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Keith William Stronach. A civil engineer from Perth, ...
Description
Informal outdoor portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Keith William Stronach. A civil engineer from Perth, WA prior to enlistment, Lt Stronach had already qualified as a pilot but had his appointment terminated on 22 December 1916. Re-enlisting as an Aircraft Mechanic Class 2, he embarked for overseas service from Melbourne on HMAT Themistocles on 4 August 1917. Whilst undergoing further flying training in England he was killed when his aircraft experienced engine failure and crashed on 7 July 1918 at Leighterton, Gloucestershire and was buried in the Lasborough (St Mary) Churchyard, England. See also DAAV00034, DAAV00035, DAAV0036A, DACS0492A. (This photograph is from the album of Captain James Brake, No. 2 Squadron, AFC. See P10814)