| Accession Number | P06891.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Digital print |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 1738 Private Dick Richard Palmer, 31st Battalion of Coombe Station via Dalby, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1738 Private Dick Richard Palmer, 31st Battalion of Coombe Station via Dalby, Qld. A well sinker prior to enlistment he embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements on HMAT Kyarra (A55) on 3 January 1916. He died of sickness on 5 December 1916, aged 30 years. On 27 November 1916 he had been recommend for the Military Medal for unspecified gallantry at Guedecourt but died before it was approved. This medal is not awarded posthumously and therefore there is no record on his personal file and his family probably remained unaware of the recommendation. Pte Palmer is buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-l'Abbe, France.