| Accession Number | P07159.076 |
|---|---|
| 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 1135 Private Stanley Vernon Sharp, 43rd Battalion who was a 29 year old ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1135 Private Stanley Vernon Sharp, 43rd Battalion who was a 29 year old stockman from North Adelaide, South Australia, when he enlisted on 20 January 1916. He embarked for overseas with A Company from Adelaide on 9 June 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. While serving in France, he sprained his ankle, was evacuated to England and then returned to Australia on 4 October 1918. He was the brother of CQMS Kenneth Warren Sharp and Private Malcolm Robert Sharp [see images P07159.078 and P07159.077 respectively]. 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.