| Accession Number | P11471.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | c 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to James Lovel Stirton
Description
Studio portrait of NX8834 Private James Lovel Stirton, 2/1 Battalion. Private Stirton had already served in the First World War with the 7th Light Horse Regiment. He re-enlisted in December 1939, serving with the 2/6 Battalion and was captured during the Greek campaign of 1941. He was held at Stalag 383, Hohenfels, until the end of the war. and was discharged in July 1945.
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