| Accession Number | P10427.015 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Pre war studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Norman James Greig, 7th Battalion. A ...
Description
Pre war studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Norman James Greig, 7th Battalion. A resident master at Scotch College prior to enlistment, 2nd Lt Greig embarked with the 3rd Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Runic on 19 February 1915. Whilst serving at Gallipoli he was killed in action on 12 July 1915. Divisional Order 80 read “GALLANT CONDUCT recorded by the Lieutenant General Commanding: - "during an attack on German Officer's Trench, when covering the retreat of his party, which was safely effected through his gallant action." For this action he was awarded a Corps Complimentary. It was recorded on 1st August 1915 in his service record. Base Records in Melbourne sent a copy of an extract of the Order to his father on 25th January 1916 and noted in the letter that it was recorded in Australian Military Order 733. Having no known grave, he is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli.