| Accession Number | C02180 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Marmara, Chanak, Gallipoli Peninsula |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Group portrait of Australian soldiers and officers. Identified is 55 Driver Ernest Sydney ...
Description
Group portrait of Australian soldiers and officers. Identified is 55 Driver Ernest Sydney Pilcher, 3rd Field Ambulance Brigade, of Pentland, Qld, holding a violin made from a chocolate box. Pilcher later served with the 1st Mechanical Transport Company and died of wounds on 25 June 1918. Note the variety of headgear: most of the men are wearing slouch hats, some are wearing pith helmets, and others are sporting caps with ear covers.