| Accession Number | P12503.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 3532 Private George Henry Landy, 8th Battalion
Description
Studio portrait of 3532 Private (Pte) George Henry Landy, 8th Battalion. A carter from South Melbourne VIC, Pte Landy enlisted in July 1915 and embarked with the 24th Battalion, 8th Reinforcements, aboard HMAT Afric (A19) on 5 January 1916. After arriving in Egypt, Pte Landy was transferred to the 8th Battalion. He was severely wounded during the battalion's first major action in France at Pozieres, later dying on 29 July 1916 at the 1st Canadian General Hospital, Etaples, France.