| Accession Number | P10814.016.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Mont Albert |
| Date made | October 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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"Jim at home. 'Eloura' Mont Albert." Informal portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) James Brake, No. 2 ...
Description
"Jim at home. 'Eloura' Mont Albert." Informal portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) James Brake, No. 2 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC). A tutor from Mont Albert, Victoria prior to enlistment, Lt Brake embarked with B Flight from Melbourne on HMAT Ulysses on 25 October 1916. Later transferring to No 69 Squadron he was promoted to Captain and returned to Australia on 6 May 1919. His two brothers 6557 Private William Brake, 4th Field Artillery Brigade (later AFC) and Lt John Brake, 8th Field Artillery Brigade, also served overseas. (This photograph is from the album of Captain James Brake, No. 2 Squadron, AFC. See P10814)