| Accession Number | H05485 |
|---|---|
| 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 Corporal Charles Stewart Mitchell, 5th Battalion from St Kilda, Victoria. A 24 ...
Description
Studio portrait of Corporal Charles Stewart Mitchell, 5th Battalion from St Kilda, Victoria. A 24 year old public servant prior to enlistment on 11 May 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 21st Reinforcements from Melbourne on 2 October 1916 aboard HMAT Nestor. He was wounded in action at Polygon Wood, Belgium and evacuated to England for medical treatment. He died of his wounds on 3 October 1917 and is buried in the Norwich Cemetery, Norfolk, UK.