| Accession Number | H05696 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 1327 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Allan Fairbairn Campbell, 24th Battalion from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1327 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Allan Fairbairn Campbell, 24th Battalion from Birregurra, Victoria. A 19 year old jackeroo prior to enlisting on 2 April 1915, he embarked for overseas with the Headquarters Company of the 24th Battalion from Melbourne on 10 May 1915 aboard HMAT Euripides. After transferring to D Company at Gallipoli, he fell ill and was evacuated to hospital in Malta and then England. On recovering, he rejoined the battalion in Egypt and proceeded with them to France. L Cpl Campbell was killed in action at Pozieres and is commemorated on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France with others who have no known grave.