| Accession Number | P12456.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 19 April 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 493 Trooper Jack Ellis
Description
Studio portrait of 493 Trooper (Tpr) Jack Ellis. The back of the photograph is inscribed 'Jack Ellis 19.4.17'. A stockman from Richmond, Queensland, Tpr Ellis enlisted on 30 October 1914 and embarked with the 5th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron, aboard HMAT Persic (A34) on 21 December 1914. Tpr Ellis served with the unit at Gallipoli and later as part of the Anzac Mounted Division in Sinai and Palestine. Tpr Ellis was severely wounded during the raid on Es Salt (30 April-4 May 1918). According to his service record he died before reaching the Field Ambulance and owing to the unit's evacuation his body was never recovered and buried. His name is recorded on the Jerusalem Memorial, Palestine.