| Accession Number | P04092.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 3075 Private (Pte) Hubert William Marks, 5th Pioneer Battalion. He enlisted at ...
Description
Studio portrait of 3075 Private (Pte) Hubert William Marks, 5th Pioneer Battalion. He enlisted at Wellington, NSW, on 15 July 1915 and sailed with his unit for overseas aboard HMAT Warilda in October 1915. Following its arrival in France, Marks' unit took part in a number of battles throughout 1916 and 1917 including those at Fromelles, Bullecourt and Ypres. The unit's expertise in repairing damage and building facilities was particularly helpful in a supporting role during the Allied campaigns. In 1918, the 5th Pioneer Battalion was in action against the Hindenburg Line and it was here that Marks suffered severe wounds which caused his death on 3 October 1918. He is buried in the Templeux-le-Guerard Communal Cemetery Extension, France.