| Accession Number | P04532.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Date made | 1914 - 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Outdoor portrait believe to be 361 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Henry Mahaffey MM and Bar, 49th ...
Description
Outdoor portrait believe to be 361 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Henry Mahaffey MM and Bar, 49th Battalion of Boonah, QLD. L Cpl Mahaffey embarked with C Company, 9 Infantry Battalion on HMAT Omrah on 24 September 1914 from Brisbane. L Cpl Mahaffey was killed in action in France on 20 November 1916 aged 28. His brother 4501 Corporal (Cpl) Andrew Mahaffey, 25th Battalion embarked with 11st Reinforcement, 25th Infantry Battalion on HMAT Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916 from Sydney. Cpl Mahaffey was killed in action in France on 24 March 1917, aged 30.