| Accession Number | P01651.013 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1939 - 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Aboriginal serviceman V5739 (VX45987) Private Ted Farey
Description
Studio portrait of Aboriginal serviceman V5739 (VX45987) Private Edward (Ted) John Farey. A labourer from Carnegie, Victoria, Farey enlisted on 3 August 1940 before being discharged for family reasons on 23 August 1940. He re-enlisted on 4 September 1940 and served with various units in Australia, including the Australian Army Catering Corps. On 24 August 1945, Private Farey was killed in a tram accident while on leave in Melbourne.