| Accession Number | P11864.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1905-1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to 4763 Private William Purves, 2nd Battalion, Scots Guards (First World War)
Description
Studio portrait of 4763 Private William Purves, 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, of Maffra, Victoria. Pte Purves was mobilised by the British Army on 14 August 1914 and embarked for France from Melbourne aboard HMAT Berrima on 22 December. He was killed in action on 18 May 1915 aged 31.