| Accession Number | H05835 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 1025 Sergeant (Sgt) Ralph Bertram Webb Cracknell, 30th Battalion from Moonee ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1025 Sergeant (Sgt) Ralph Bertram Webb Cracknell, 30th Battalion from Moonee Ponds, Victoria. A 23 year old tailor prior to enlisting on 25 June 1915, he embarked for overseas with A Company from Sydney on 9 November 1915 aboard HMAT Beltana. While serving in France, he was killed in action at Fromelles on 20 July 1916. Sgt Cracknell is buried in the Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France.