| Accession Number | P12413.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Australian Graves Services |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The grave of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Geoffrey Woodhill, 20th Battalion, in the original ...
Description
The grave of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Geoffrey Woodhill, 20th Battalion, in the original envelope sent by the Australian Graves Services. A university student from Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2nd Lt Woodhill enlisted in March 1915 and embarked as a Corporal with the 20th Bn, D Company, aboard HMAT Berrima (A35) on 26 June 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the 20th Bn was transferred to France where it took part in its first major offensive around Pozieres between late July and the end of August 1916. 2nd Lt Woodhill was killed shortly after his promotion during this action on 1 August 1916 by shell fire while preparing a communication trench.