Studio portrait of 2238 Trooper Douglas Gordon Williams, 15th Reinforcements, 3rd Light Horse ...

Accession Number P07682.001
Collection type Photograph
Object type Colour - Print
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia: South Australia
Date made c 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Studio portrait of 2238 Trooper Douglas Gordon Williams, 15th Reinforcements, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, of St Peters, SA. A telephone linesman prior to enlistment, he embarked on 16 March 1916 aboard HMAT Anchises (A68). He later transferred to the 13th Field Artillery Brigade. He was awarded the Military Medal (MM) on 19 November 1917 for an action on 29 October when he inspired his comrades to continue through a heavy barrage and ensure the delivery of ammunition to the front.