| Accession Number | P11621.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Digital file TIFF |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia |
| Date made | September 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 6883 Private (Pte) George Selway, 48th Battalion, of North Glenelg, SA. A law ...
Description
Studio portrait of 6883 Private (Pte) George Selway, 48th Battalion, of North Glenelg, SA. A law clerk prior to enlistment, Pte Selway was initially posted to the 27th Battalion, before being transferred to the 48th Battalion in April 1918 when the latter unit required reinforcements after suffering heavy casualties. Pte Selway was involved in fighting near Sailly-le-Sec, east of Amiens, when he was wounded on 23 June 1918. He was evacuated to the 5th Casualty Clearing Station, however died of his wounds two days later, aged 21. Pte Selway is buried in the Crouy British Cemetery.