Studio portrait of Trooper W J Robinson (seated) and Lance Corporal H J Cooke DCM taken prior to ...

Accession Number A04389
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film polyester negative
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1899-1902
Conflict South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Studio portrait of Trooper W J Robinson (seated) and Lance Corporal H J Cooke DCM taken prior to their departure for South Africa with the 2nd Battalion, Australian Commonwealth Horse. Both men had previously served in South Africa, Trooper Robinson in the Scottish Horse and Lance Corporal Cook with the Australian Regiment, during which time he was decorated for distinguished service.

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