| Accession Number | H04122 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour - Toned black & white print |
| Maker |
Vandyck |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | c 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Captain (Capt) Brian More O'Sullivan, 5th Battalion, wearing an A on his ...
Description
Studio portrait of Captain (Capt) Brian More O'Sullivan, 5th Battalion, wearing an A on his colour patch indicating he has seen service on Gallipoli . A medical student from Richmond, Victoria prior to enlistment, Capt O'Sullivan embarked with the rank of Second Lieutenant with the 7th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Demosthenes on 16 July 1915. Following his transfer to the 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery he was promoted to Captain. He returned to Australia on 9 March 1917 in order to complete his medical studies. Later rejoining the 5th Battalion he re-embarked for overseas service from Melbourne on HMAT Beltana on 19 January 1918. Subsequently wounded in action, he died on 23 August 1918 as a result of his wounds and was buried in the Daours Communal Cemetery Extension, France. See also P10480.001.