Portrait of Sergeant (Sgt) (later lieutenant) Albert Smethurst West, (left side) from Geelong, ...

Portrait of Sergeant (Sgt) (later lieutenant) Albert Smethurst West, (left side) from Geelong, Vic, late of 17th Battalion and 6538 Private (Pte) Harrie Percival Mortlock (right side), 1st Battalion, in the office of Mr A T Sharp. Sgt West died of wounds on 17 July 1918 aged 22 years. Lt West is buried at Crouy British Cemetery. Pte Mortlock enlisted on 3 June 1916 and returned to Australia on 25 January 1917. From the collection of Mr Alfred Thomas Sharp. Mr Sharp was the Commonwealth Immigration Officer of Victoria and was based in the London Office during the First World War. He and his wife hosted and visited many soldiers, particularly those from Victoria, who were recuperating in London. He also photographed many Australian graves in English cemeteries. His photograph collection relating to this period in London was bequeathed to the Memorial in 1922 after his death. During his time in London he was a member of the British Volunteer Regiment, serving with the Willesden Battalion, Middlesex Volunteer Regiment.