| Accession Number | P12174.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales |
| Date made | c August 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to Pte John Wright Rusten (1654), 13 Field Artillery Brigade, Gnr William John Rusten (1655), 13 Field Artillery Brigade, Pte Joseph Rusten (1656), 13 Field Artillery Brigade
Description
Portrait of 1654 Gunner (Gnr) John 'Jack' Wright Rusten, 13th Field Artillery Brigade. Gnr Rusten enlisted at Lithgow in August 1915 along with two of his brothers, 1656 Gnr Joseph Rusten and 1655 Gnr William Rusten. A fourth brother 524 Private Albert Patrick Rusten enlisted at a later date and served with the 3rd Light Horse Regiment. Gnr John Rusten saw service in France and died as a result of concussion on 10 July 1918 at the 3rd Stationary Hospital, Rouen, France. His brothers Joseph, William and Albert all returned to Australia in 1919.