| Accession Number | H01596 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 1799 Private (Pte) Ralph Phillips, 2nd Machine Gun Company. A steward from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1799 Private (Pte) Ralph Phillips, 2nd Machine Gun Company. A steward from North Carlton, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Phillips embarked with the 4th Reinforcements, 5th Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Wiltshire on 14 April 1915. After being wounded in action at Gallipoli, he transferred to the 2nd Machine Gun Company where he was wounded in action for the second time. He returned to Australia on 25 September 1919.