| Accession Number | ART50274 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 45.6 x 36 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil over photograph on canvas |
| Maker |
Tucker, Frederick Balestine |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1886 |
| Conflict |
Sudan, 1885 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Private Barff Tucker
Description
Private Barff Tucker was born in Bathurst in 1861, and joined a bush contingent in 1885. On his departure for the Sudan, he was presented with a gold ring by members of his football club. He saw active service in the Sudan, as a serving member of the 3rd NSW Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which was partly drawn from the Bathurst district. He is recorded as being at the parade in February 1886 at which silver Egyptian medals commemorating 'Suakin 1885' were presented.