| Accession Number | H06677 |
|---|---|
| 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 Private (Pte) John Oswald, 44th Battalion from East Perth, Western Australia. ...
Description
Studio portrait of Private (Pte) John Oswald, 44th Battalion from East Perth, Western Australia. A 21 year old iron moulder prior to enlisting on 25 January 1916, he embarked for overseas service with C Company from Fremantle, Western Australia aboard HMAT Suevic (A29) on 6 June 1916. After disembarking in England, he proceeded to France in November. Pte Oswald was wounded in action on 2 January 1917 and died from his wounds that same day. He is buried in the Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentieres, France.