| Accession Number | P12086.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Collection relating to Tpr Eric William Braunholz (3293), 5th Light Horse Regiment
Description
Studio portrait of 3293Private (Pte) Eric William Braunholz, 5th Light Horse Regiment, wearing a distinctive plume of emu feathers on his slouch hat. A labourer from Jandowae, Queensland prior to enlistment, Pte Braunholz embarked with the 27th Reinforcements from Sydney on HMAT Port Sydney in 9 May 1917. Whilst serving in the Middle East he contracted malaria and was hospitalised. He returned to Australia on 28 January 1919.