| Accession Number | P04280.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 6457 Private (Pte) Edwin Thomas Alderton, 21st Reinforcements, 1st Battalion, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 6457 Private (Pte) Edwin Thomas Alderton, 21st Reinforcements, 1st Battalion, of North Sydney, NSW. Pte Alderton was a tram driver prior to enlistment on 10 May 1016. He embarked on HMAT Ceramic on 7 October 1916 from Sydney. Pte Alderton was wounded on 21 April 1914 and was subsequently appointed Lance Corporal (LCpl) on 5 June 1918. LCpl Alderton died of accidental injuries on 28 August 1918 in France aged 32 years.