WALLGROVE CAMP, NSW. 1944-04-10. PORTRAIT OF SERGEANT R. FORSYTH, MM., 23 YEARS OF AGE, THE ...

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Accession Number 065598
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white, Portrait
Physical description Black & white, Portrait
Maker Johnston, Eric Charles
Date made 10 April 1944
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

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Description

WALLGROVE CAMP, NSW. 1944-04-10. PORTRAIT OF SERGEANT R. FORSYTH, MM., 23 YEARS OF AGE, THE YOUNGEST SOLDIER IN THE 7TH DIVISION TO WIN THE MILITARY MEDAL. HE RECEIVED THE DECORATION AT THE AGE OF 19 YEARS FOR LAYING A TELEPHONE LINE IN SYRIA.