| Accession Number | H05730 |
|---|---|
| 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 Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) John Halligan, 59th Battalion from Ballarat, ...
Description
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) John Halligan, 59th Battalion from Ballarat, Victoria. He was a 19 year old salesman when he enlisted as a Private (service number 1355) on 26 October 1914 and embarked for overseas as a Corporal with the 2nd Reinforcements of the 7th Battalion from Melbourne on 2 February 1915 aboard HMAT Clan McGilllivray. After being promoted to Sergeant on 7 February 1916, he was transferred to the 59th Battalion on 26 February 1916 and then appointed a 2nd Lt on 29 July 1916. He was wounded in action on 6 October 1916 and then promoted to Lieutenant (Lt) on 14 February 1917. On 15 May 1917 he was wounded in a bombing accident and died of those wounds on 31 May 1917. Lt Halligan is buried in the Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension, France.