| Accession Number | P09062.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Digital file |
| Maker |
Poulsen Studios |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 4686 Private (Pte) James Henry Charles, 25th Battalion, of Inglewood, Qld. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 4686 Private (Pte) James Henry Charles, 25th Battalion, of Inglewood, Qld. A cordial maker prior to enlisting in September 1915, Pte Charles embarked from Sydney with the 12th Reinforcements on board RMS Mooltan on 12 April 1916. Pte Charles was killed in action at Flers, France, on 14 November 1916. He was 26 years of age. Pte Charles was one of three brothers who served. 174 Pte Leslie Stuart Charles, 31st Batttalion, was killed in action at Fleurbaix, France, on 20 July 1916, aged 22. 165 Pte Thomas Denis Donovan Charles, also 31st Battalion, returned to Australia on 27 July 1917.