| Accession Number | H06344 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 3147 Private (Pte) Alfred St Clair Headley, 12th Battalion from Launceston, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 3147 Private (Pte) Alfred St Clair Headley, 12th Battalion from Launceston, Tasmania. A 22 year old painter prior to enlisting on 2 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 10th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Port Lincoln (A17) on 16 October 1915. After arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 52nd Battalion, was promoted to Lance Corporal and went to France in June 1916. He was wounded in action on 3 September 1916 at Mouquet Farm, Pozieres and evacuated to England for medical treatment. After returning to the 52nd Battalion in January 1917, he was later killed in action at Pozieres on 2 March 1917 and buried at Thistle Dump Cemetery, Longueval, France.