| Accession Number | P09291.085 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of 3771 Acting Corporal Charles George Francis Bulbeck, 27th Battalion from Maylands, ...
Description
Portrait of 3771 Acting Corporal Charles George Francis Bulbeck, 27th Battalion from Maylands, South Australia. A 26 year old bank manager prior to enlisting on 9 September 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 9th Reinforcements of the 27th Battalion from Adelaide on 7 February 1916 aboard HMAT Miltiades. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 50th Battalion and reverted to the rank of Private. After arriving in France in June, he was promoted to Lance Corporal (L Cpl) on 11 October 1916 and then killed in action at Noreuil on 2 April 1917. L Cpl Bulbeck is buried in the Noreuil Australian Cemetery, France.