| Accession Number | P12189 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Small circular bronze pendant containing two photographs. On one side is a portrait of two ...
Description
Small circular bronze pendant containing two photographs. On one side is a portrait of two unidentified servicemen in First World War uniform, on the other a single unidentified male in civilian dress. Associated with the service of 2400 Private Bernard James Doherty, 56th Battalion
Grave of 2400 Private (Pte) Bernard James Doherty. A boundary rider from Wee Waa NSW, Pte Doherty embarked on 30 September 1916 with the 56th Battalion, 5th Reinforcements. Arriving in Etaples, France, in February 1917, he was admitted to hospital suffering from dysentery. He died of secondary infections (peritonitis and nephritis) on 8 July 1917 at the 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth, England. Submitting his Roll of Honour circular (AWM131) to the Australian War Memorial in 1920s his mother revealed the hardship he endured to enlist: After offering his services three times for the A.I.F on each occasion being rejected. He underwent an operation for varicose veins at his own expense, at the Coast Hospital, which made him an invalid for eight weeks. Then offering himself again he was accepted, and allowed to proceed to France.
His cousin, 6791 Pte Harley James Doherty also served and was killed in action on 31 August 1918 at Mont St Quentin, France.