| Accession Number | P05758.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 755 Private (Pte) George Davies, C Company, 35th Battalion, of The Junction, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 755 Private (Pte) George Davies, C Company, 35th Battalion, of The Junction, NSW. A pipesetter prior to enlistment, he embarked on HMAT Benalla (A24) on 1 May 1916. Pte Davies was killed in action on 12 October 1917 in Belgium during fighting at Passchendaele during the battalion's second major battle. Heavy rain had deluged the battlefield, and thick mud tugged at the advancing troops and fouled their weapons. The battle was a disaster for the 35th; 508 men crossed the start line but only 90 remained unwounded at the end.
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