| Accession Number | P09291.060 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 3517 Private Berwick Henry Vincent, 50th Battalion from Southwark, South ...
Description
Studio portrait of 3517 Private Berwick Henry Vincent, 50th Battalion from Southwark, South Australia. A 25 year old fireman prior to enlisting on 30 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 27 October 1915 aboard HMAT Benella. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion on 29 February 1916 and went with them to France in June 1916. He was promoted to Corporal (Cpl) on 4 August 1916. Cpl Vincent was killed in action at Noreuil, France on 2 April 1917 and buried in the Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France.