| Accession Number | P07159.016 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | c 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 158 Corporal (Cpl) Cuthbert Glen Davison, 2nd Battalion, who was a 20 year old ...
Description
Studio portrait of 158 Corporal (Cpl) Cuthbert Glen Davison, 2nd Battalion, who was a 20 year old bank clerk from Mount Gambier, South Australia when he enlisted on 21 August 1914. After embarking for overseas from Sydney, NSW on 18 October 1914 aboard HMAT Suffolk, he underwent further training in Egypt. The 2nd Battalion took part in the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 as part of the second and third waves. On 6 August, the 1st Brigade, including the 2nd Battalion, led the charge at Lone Pine. Cpl Davison was killed in action sometime between 7 and 14 August 1915 at Lone Pine and is believed to be buried at Lone Pine Cemetery, Gallipoli. One of 131 photographs displayed on an honour board showing members of the Adelaide Rowing Club who enlisted for active service in the First World War. The original is held by the Adelaide Rowing Club who kindly loaned the board to the Australian War Memorial for copying.