| Accession Number | PB0202 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Barnes, Josiah |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Port Melbourne |
| Date made | 19 February 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Josiah Barnes collection of First World War negatives and prints
Description
Troops of the 24th Reinforcements, 8th Battalion prior to boarding HMAT Ballarat (A70). Identified are: seated, front centre, with crossed flags (signaller) badge on his right sleeve is 7193 Private (Pte) Percy Melbourne Howes, 36 of Hawthorn, Vic; standing, extreme left, smoking a cigarette is 7248 Pte Percy Honey; of Launceston Tas; standing, back row centre, with his kitbag on his shoulder is 7285 Pte Arthur George Page, of Moonee Ponds, Vic.