| Accession Number | P12362.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Staniland, Hugh Basil |
| Place made | North Africa: Western Desert |
| Date made | c 12 October 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of NX27134 Private (Pte) Ronald George 'Jockey' McGregor, 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion, ...
Description
Portrait of NX27134 Private (Pte) Ronald George 'Jockey' McGregor, 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion, after he received the ribbon of the Military Medal from Lieutenant General Sir Leslie Morshead. At this time the battalion had spent 20 months serving and fighting in the Western Desert. Fatigue and the effect of desert conditions can be seen in Pte McGregor's face. The portrait can be compared with another portrait taken c 1940 around the time of enlistment (P10361.001). Pte McGregor was awarded a Military Medal (MM) for "great courage regardless of danger Tel el Eisa" on 22 July 1942". He was discharged on 7 April 1945. Pte McGregor's medals are held at the Australian War Memorial at RELAWM32122.001 - RELAWM32122.007. (See also 025147)