| Accession Number | P12298.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: Tasmania |
| Date made | c 1923 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1920-1929 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of John Francis (Jack) Absolom and his father John William Absolom. 21552 Leading ...
Description
Studio portrait of John Francis (Jack) Absolom and his father John William Absolom. 21552 Leading Stoker John Francis Absolom was killed in action when the ship on which he was serving, HMAS Sydney II, was sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran on 20 November 1941. He was aged 21.