| Accession Number | H06063 |
|---|---|
| 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 1123 Private (Pte) Francis Melbourne (Frank) Zillman, 50th Battery, 13th ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1123 Private (Pte) Francis Melbourne (Frank) Zillman, 50th Battery, 13th Australian Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) from Woolowin, Queensland. An 18 year old fence contractor prior to enlisting on 15 April 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 7th Reinforcements of the 2nd Light Horse Regiment from Sydney on 20 August 1915 aboard HMAT Shropshire. After serving at Gallipoli with the Light Horse, he transferred to the 5th Divisional Ammunition Column and mustered as a Gunner in April 1916 and was then appointed a Driver in May 1916. He arrived in France in June 1916 and in June 1917 re-mustered as a Gunner and transferred to the 13th Field Artillery Brigade. After being wounded in action on 4 April 1918, he died of his wounds later that same day and was buried in the Querrieu British Cemetery, France.