| Accession Number | P09291.121 |
|---|---|
| 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 4921 Private George Kirvan, 50th Battalion from Port Adelaide, South Australia. A 25 ...
Description
Portrait of 4921 Private George Kirvan, 50th Battalion from Port Adelaide, South Australia. A 25 year old shearer prior to enlisting on 11 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 15th Reinforcements of the 10th Battalion from Adelaide on 9 March 1916 aboard RMS Mongolia. After transiting through Egypt, he arrived in France in May and transferred to the 50th Battalion in August 1916. Following promotion to Lance Corporal (L Cpl) in May, he was awarded a Military Medal in June 1917. L Cpl Kirvan was wounded in action at Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium on 18 October and died from his wounds on 28 October 1917. He is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.