| Accession Number | P07159.040 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Frederick Balfour McBryde, 50th Battalion who was a 24 year ...
Description
Studio portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) Frederick Balfour McBryde, 50th Battalion who was a 24 year old solicitor from Adelaide, South Australia when he enlisted as a Private on 10 January 1916 however he was soon promoted to Sergeant and then commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on 25 July 1916. He embarked for overseas with the 9th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 10 February 1917 aboard HMAT Seang Bee and saw action in France. Lt McBryde returned to Australia after the end of hostilities and his appointment was terminated on 13 November 1919. 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.