| Accession Number | P05812.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
T Humphrey And Co |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | c June 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of 25919 Driver (Dvr) William John Mountain, 23rd Howitzer Brigade. A draughtsman ...
Description
Studio portrait of 25919 Driver (Dvr) William John Mountain, 23rd Howitzer Brigade. A draughtsman of Essendon, Victoria, he embarked on HMAT Orsova with the 4th Reinforcements. He later transferred to the 1st Divisional Ammunition Column then the 1st Field Artillery Brigade. He was killed in action at Reninghelst near Ypres, Belgium, on 24 August 1917, aged 25; he was the only son of William John Mountain senior, the Mayor of Essendon.