| Accession Number | P10429.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The grave of Lieutenant (Lt) John Graham Antill Pockley, 33rd Battalion. A farmer from Wahroonga, ...
Description
The grave of Lieutenant (Lt) John Graham Antill Pockley, 33rd Battalion. A farmer from Wahroonga, NSW prior to enlistment, Lt Pockley originally embarked with the rank of Private with the Hospital Transport Corps from Sydney on HMAT Orsova on 14 July 1917. After serving on the Hospital Ship Karoola, he returned to Australia and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He re-embarked for overseas service with the 7th Reinforcements, 33rd Battalion from Sydney on HMAT Anchises on 24 January 1917. Later promoted to Lieutenant, he was killed in action on 30 March 1918. Following the Armistice, his grave could not be located and he is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. His brother, Captain Brian Colden Antill Pockley was the first officer killed in the First World War. See also H19317.