| Accession Number | P08466.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Toned black & white print |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal portrait of 82 Trooper (Tpr) Harry Bunyan, 12th Light Horse Regiment, of Bodangora, via ...
Description
Informal portrait of 82 Trooper (Tpr) Harry Bunyan, 12th Light Horse Regiment, of Bodangora, via Wellington, NSW. Tpr Bunyan, a labourer before enlisting on 23 January 1915 at the age of 17 years and three months, embarked from Sydney on HMAT Suevic with A Squadron on 13 June 1915. He was absorbed into the 1st Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli on 29 August 1915, rejoining the 12th Light Horse Regiment on 22 December 1915 after the evacuation. He was killed in action at Beersheba on 31 October 1917, being shot while taking prisoners who had surrendered. He was recommended for the Military Medal for his 'gallantry and devotion to duty' during the taking of Beersheba.