| Accession Number | H06300 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | September 1915 - June 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 4449 Private (Pte) Leslie Auburn Caine, 3rd Battalion from Goulburn, NSW. A 23 ...
Description
Studio portrait of 4449 Private (Pte) Leslie Auburn Caine, 3rd Battalion from Goulburn, NSW. A 23 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 22 September 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 14th Reinforcements from Sydney on 15 January 1916 aboard RMS Osterley. On arrival in France he joined the 3rd Battalion on 8 June 1916 and was killed in action at Fleurbaix on 29 June 1916. Pte Caine is buried in Rue-David Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France.