| Accession Number | P07477.001 |
|---|---|
| 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
|
Studio portrait of 2653 Private (Pte) Alfred Fitzgerald, 52nd Battalion, of Brisbane Qld; ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2653 Private (Pte) Alfred Fitzgerald, 52nd Battalion, of Brisbane Qld; formerly of Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Fitzgerald embarked on board HMAT Ceramic (A40) on 7 October 1916. He served on the Western Front. On 10 June 1917, aged 45, Pte Fitzgerald, was killed in action at Messines, Belgium.