| Accession Number | H05868 |
|---|---|
| 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 5663 Private (Pte) Frederick (Fred) Wray, 17th Battalion from Bunarba, NSW. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 5663 Private (Pte) Frederick (Fred) Wray, 17th Battalion from Bunarba, NSW. A 38 year old stock and station agent prior to enlisting on 25 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 15th Reinforcements from Sydney on 9 September 1916 aboard HMAT Euripides. After joining the 17th Battalion in France on 24 January 1917, he was wounded in action at Fricourt on 27 February 1917 and died that same day. Pte Wray is buried in the Martinpuich British Cemetery, France.