| Accession Number | A02613 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of 3970 Private Martin O'Meara, VC of the 16th Battalion. Private O'Meara was a Forward ...
Description
Portrait of 3970 Private Martin O'Meara, VC of the 16th Battalion. Private O'Meara was a Forward Scout and during heavy fighting at Pozieres, France from 9 August 1916 to 12 August 1916, he repeatedly ventured into no man's land and brought in wounded. He was wounded himself on three occasions. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his brave actions.