| Accession Number | P09079.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Digital file TIFF |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Grave of 3308 Private (Pte) William Charles James, 12th Field Ambulance Australian Army Medical ...
Description
Grave of 3308 Private (Pte) William Charles James, 12th Field Ambulance Australian Army Medical Corps, of Richmond, Vic. A coachbuilder prior to enlistment he embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Nestor (A71) on 11 October 1915. Pte James served in France; he was killed in action on 29 July 1916, aged 20. He is buried at the Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle. The inscription on the cross reads "In memory of my beloved comrade".