| Accession Number | H06103 |
|---|---|
| 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 1813 Private (Pte) Edward Andrew McNamara, 26th Battalion from North Hobart, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1813 Private (Pte) Edward Andrew McNamara, 26th Battalion from North Hobart, Tasmania. A 22 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 25 May 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on 17 July 1915 aboard HMAT Orsova. He served at Gallipoli, in France and in Belgium before being killed in action at Mont St Quentin, France on 2 September 1918. Pte McNamara is buried in the Peronne Communal Cemetery Extension, France.