| Accession Number | P06197.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Toned black & white print |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Captain Ivan Brunker Sherbon, B Company, 19th Battalion, of Paddington, Vic. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of Captain Ivan Brunker Sherbon, B Company, 19th Battalion, of Paddington, Vic. A wool branch clerk prior to enlistment, he embarked from Sydney, NSW on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915. Sherbon was appointed Temporary Major in August 1916. He was awarded the Military Cross for actions in the field on 28 July 1916. According to the recommendation "This Officer's work throughout the whole period in France had been most meritorious. He has displayed great devotion to duty, zeal and coolness under heavy fire on numerous occations, and has handled his company with marked ability. At Pozieres he assisted in guiding the 28th Battalion into its position for the attack on the 28 July 1916, displaying coolness under fire." Sherbon was killed in action at Flers, France on 14 November 1916, aged 23.