| Accession Number | P08378.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait, mounted in a memorial brooch, of 2041 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Cecil George ...
Description
Studio portrait, mounted in a memorial brooch, of 2041 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Cecil George Harland, 32nd Battalion, of Adelaide, SA (and Broken Hill, NSW). A metal worker prior to enlistment, L Cpl Harland embarked with the 3rd Reinforcments from Adelaide on HMAT Miltiades on 7 February 1916. On 20 July 1916 he was killed in action at Fromelles, France, aged 25. He has no known grave and is commemorated at VC Corner Australian Cemetery Memorial, Fromelles. The photograph is circled by a kangaroo and emu, the Union Jack flag, the Australian flag (blue background), the word 'AUSTRALIA' and the date '25.4.15'.