| Accession Number | H06771 |
|---|---|
| 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 5305 Private (Pte) Farquhar Hugh Arpafeelia Smith, 28th Battalion from West ...
Description
Studio portrait of 5305 Private (Pte) Farquhar Hugh Arpafeelia Smith, 28th Battalion from West Leederville, Western Australia. A 27 year old accountant prior to enlisting on 22 March 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 14th Reinforcements from Fremantle, Western Australia on 7 August 1916 aboard HMAT Miltiades. While undergoing further training in England he was promoted to Corporal but then reverted to Private shortly after joining his Battalion in France in November 1916. Pte Smith was wounded in action on 1 March 1917, died of wounds that same day and was buried in the Martinpuick British Cemetery, France.