| Accession Number | P10176.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 12 July 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Photograph relating to Jack Duffy, RAN
Description
Group portrait of 57th Battalion officers. Identified front row, far left is Captain John Stead 'Jack' Duffy, and seated beind him (behind his left shoulder), 1567 Lieutenant Ralph Argyle Langley. Also identified, front row centre, is Lieutenant Colonel James Stewart. The 57th Battalion was stationed at Herissart, France at the time, and attended the 5th Australian Division sports day at Henencourt Wood, an event which was attended by His Majesty King George V. Captain Duffy served as a stoker with the Royal Navy from 1908-1913. Upon the outbreak of war he enlisted with the 8th Battalion, seeing service at Gallipoli, where he was promoted through the ranks to 2nd lieutenant. With the reorganisation of the AIF in 1916 he was posted to the 57th Battalion, where he saw service on the Western Front.