| Accession Number | H06323 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 4480 Acting Corporal William Thomas Kenny, 25th Battalion from Irvinebank, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 4480 Acting Corporal William Thomas Kenny, 25th Battalion from Irvinebank, Queensland. A 21 year old prospector prior to enlisting on 2 October 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11th Reinforcements from Sydney on 31 March 1916 aboard HMAT Star of Victoria (A16). After further training in Egypt, he joined the 11th Battalion in France as a Private on 2 August 1916. Three days later, Pte Kenny was killed in action at Pozieres on 5 August 1916 and is commemorated on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France with others who have no known grave. [See also image A00602.]