| Accession Number | H06338 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | January 1915 - June 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of 2387 Private (Pte) Donald John Grant, 9th Battalion from Cairns, Queensland. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2387 Private (Pte) Donald John Grant, 9th Battalion from Cairns, Queensland. A 25 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 16 January 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 7th Reinforcements from Sydney on 20 August 1915 aboard HMAT Shropshire (A9). While serving at Gallipoli, he fell seriously ill and was evacuated to Egypt where he died on 23 June 1916. Pte Grant is buried in the Cairo War Memorial Cemetery, Egypt.