Accession Number | P11232.023 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
Maker |
Lovett, Arthur John |
Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
Date made | 1915 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Original inscription reads: "3rd London General Wandsworth". One of a collection of photographs ...
Description
Original inscription reads: "3rd London General Wandsworth". One of a collection of photographs thought to be taken by 440 Trooper (Tpr) Arthur Lovett, 3rd Light Horse Regiment. Tpr Lovett enlisted as a 20 year old bank clerk from Hobart, Tasmania. He served at Gallipoli until August 1915, when he was evacuated sick to England. In December 1915 he was granted a commission in the British Army.