| Accession Number | P10176.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Egypt, Egypt: North Egypt, Mena |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Photograph relating to Jack Duffy, RAN
Description
Outdoor portrait of 740 Sergeant (Sgt) John Stead 'Jack' Duffy, 8th Battalion. He is standing in front of the tents of his unit's lines with a pyramid in the distance. Sgt 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, ending the war as a captain.