| Accession Number | H05838 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1916-1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait if 1947 Private (Pte) Samuel George Frederick Oakley, 58th Battalion from ...
Description
Studio portrait if 1947 Private (Pte) Samuel George Frederick Oakley, 58th Battalion from Warrnambool, Victoria. A 30 year old painter prior to enlisting on 14 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 3rd Reinforcements from Melbourne on 8 July 1916 aboard HMAT Ajana. While serving in France, he was killed in action near Bapaume on 6 March 1917. Pte Oakley is buried in Beaulencourt British Cemetery, Lipny-Thilloy, France.