Collection relating to 1293 Staff Sergeant John (Jack) Rook, 38th Battalion

Accession Number P12715.001
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Unknown
Place made At sea
Date made c 1916
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

The ship HMAT Runic, signed by officers and soldiers of the 38th Battalion. The ship departed Australia on 20 June 1916. This is a typical souvenir for soldiers embarking on overseas service. Collection relating to 1293 Staff Sergeant John (Jack) Rook, 38th Battalion.