| Accession Number | 002456 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Parer, Damien Peter |
| Place made | Egypt: Alexandria |
| Date made | 22 July 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of a crew member of HMAS Sydney, a bearded sailor, Able Seaman David Leslie Williams ...
Description
Portrait of a crew member of HMAS Sydney, a bearded sailor, Able Seaman David Leslie Williams RAN, of Fremantle, WA. Later promoted to the rank of Petty Officer, Williams was killed in action on 20 November 1941 when the HMAS Sydney was lost with all hands after an engagement with the Kormoran.