| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P06944.001 |
| 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
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Studio portrait of 4793 Private (Pte) Andrew Halvorsen, 50th Battalion, of Port Pirie, SA. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 4793 Private (Pte) Andrew Halvorsen, 50th Battalion, of Port Pirie, SA. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Halvorsen embarked with the 10th Battalion from Adelaide aboard RMS Mongolia on 9 March 1916. While serving in France Pte Halvorsen was killed in action, aged 26, on 23 February 1917, and buried at the Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers.