| Accession Number | P09291.275 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Digital print |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c March 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 1685 Private (Pte) Ernest Henry Gregor, 50th Battalion. A farm hand from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1685 Private (Pte) Ernest Henry Gregor, 50th Battalion. A farm hand from Quorn, South Australia, prior to enlistment, he embarked with the 2nd Reinforcements from Adelaide on 11 April 1916 aboard HMAT Aeneas for Suez. The 50th Battalion relocated to the Western Front, France, in early June 1916. Pte Gregor was reported missing in action on 16 August 1916 during the Battle of Pozieres and was subsequently confirmed as being killed in action on that date and is buried in the Ovillers Military Cemetery, France. He was aged 19 years.