A group of Australian soldiers sightseeing London with the YMCA and horse drawn passenger ...

A group of Australian soldiers sightseeing London with the YMCA and horse drawn passenger vehicle. The soldier with his head turned back to the camera is believed to be 5195 Corporal (Cpl) Norman Edward Sharp MM, 54th Battalion. Cpl Sharp was awarded the Military Medal on 14 January 1919 for his bravery at Bellicourt in October 1918. The two soldiers to the left of the picture, both using crutches are believed to be Privates 2591 (Pte) Oswald Bayd Wilson, 29th Battalion of Lillydale Vic, and 2823 Pte Allan William Frier, of Geelong, Vic, 14th Battalion. From the collection of Mr Alfred Thomas Sharp. Mr Sharp was the Commonwealth Immigration Officer of Victoria and was based in the London Office during the First World War. He and his wife hosted and visited many soldiers, particularly those from Victoria, who were recuperating in London. He also photographed many Australian graves in English cemeteries. His photograph collection relating to this period in London was bequeathed to the Memorial in 1922 after his death. During his time in London he was a member of the British Volunteer Regiment, serving with the Willesden Battalion, Middlesex Volunteer Regiment.