| Accession Number | P05367.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Original grave markers of two graves in the Longueau British Cemetery, France. On the left is: ...
Description
Original grave markers of two graves in the Longueau British Cemetery, France. On the left is: 1725 Corporal (Cpl) Allen Andrew McInnes, MM, 18th Battalion, who was killed in action on 28 June 1918, at Villers-Bretonneux, France, aged 33 years. A master butcher of Lake Cargelligo, NSW, prior to enlisting on 20 May 1915. McInnes embarked with 2nd Reinforcements, 18th Battalion, from Sydney on 19 June 1915 aboard HMAT Kanowna. He was awarded the Military Medal on 25 September 1917 for his excellent work on three consecutive nights, 17th, 18th and 19th September 1917 near Westhoek where he guided packhorses and limbers carrying bombs, water and rations forward under continual shell fire. On the right is: 5 Corporal (Cpl) James Chalmers, 18th Battalion, who died of wounds on 29 June 1918, in France, aged 44 years. A farmer of Temora, NSW, before enlistment on 30 June 1915. Chalmers embarked with the Transport Section of the 18th Battalion, aboard HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915 from Sydney.