| Accession Number | P07159.035 |
|---|---|
| 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 81 Sergeant Norman Rodney Napier, 9th Light Horse Regiment who was a 26 year ...
Description
Studio portrait of 81 Sergeant Norman Rodney Napier, 9th Light Horse Regiment who was a 26 year old travelling inspector when he enlisted on 10 September 1914 and embarked for overseas from Melbourne on 12 January 1915 aboard HMAT Armadale. While serving at Gallipoli, he was taken ill and evacuated to England for medical treatment. He went on to serve with the Machine Gun Corps and was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant on 28 February 1917 and Mentioned in Despatches. After being promoted to Lieutenant on 24 October 1917, illness forced his early return to Australia on 23 March 1918. 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.