Accession Number | P05635.001 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Australia: New South Wales |
Date made | c September 1942 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Photograph: associated with R.F McFarlane
Description
Outdoor portrait of NX136164 Private Roy Francis McFarlane, 2/7 Commando Squadron, 2/6 Cavalry Commando Regiment. He was a school teacher prior to enlistment in September 1942, at just over 20 years of age. He was later promoted to Acting Corporal and was killed in action in New Guinea on 11 May 1945.