| Accession Number | P09782.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 3292 Private (Pte) Archibald Dickson, 36th Battalion. This photograph was held ...
Description
Studio portrait of 3292 Private (Pte) Archibald Dickson, 36th Battalion. This photograph was held by Jean Kearns (nee Elliott) who was a state ward and adopted boarder of the Dickson family at the age of five. On learning of her beloved brother Archibald's enlistment Jean stole the soap from his kit bag and hid it under the verandah steps of the Dickson home, believing that he would not be able to go to war without it. In spite of his missing soap, Pte Dickson embarked with the 8th Reinforcements aboard HMAT Miltiades (A28) on 2 August 1917. Pte Dickson was killed in action on 4 April 1918 in the attack at Villers Bretonneux, France. He was 22 years old.