| Place | Middle East |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01034.017 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Date made | c 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Outdoor portrait of Second Lieutenant Reginald George David Francis, Australian Flying Corps ...
Description
Outdoor portrait of Second Lieutenant Reginald George David Francis, Australian Flying Corps (AFC) from East Prahran, Victoria. A 27 year old chemist prior to enlisting on 23 December 1916, he embarked for overseas with B Flight, No 4 Squadron AFC from Melbourne on 17 January 1917 aboard RMS Omrah. After a period of further training in England, he was posted to No 3 Squadron, AFC where he saw service in France and was promoted to the rank of Captain. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and arrived back in Australia on 16 June 1919. Captain Francis went on to also serve in the Second World War.