| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21283 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 38 x 28.7 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | sanguine conte crayon on paper |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Corporal William (old Bill) Green
Description
Portrait of Corporal William Lindsay 'Old Bill' Green (VX4357). Corporal Green provided service overseas in both wars; he was a Pack store Corporal, 2/2 Australian Field Ambulance. He saw action in the Middle East at Libya, as well as in Syria, Ceylon, Greece, and Crete. 'Old Bill's' reputed stamina and determination to keep up with the youngsters was characteristic of him.