| Accession Number | P12727.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Place made | Australia: Western Australia, Perth |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Photographs relating to 19508 Petty Officer William Lewis Aylott, HMAS Sydney
Description
Studio portrait of 19508 Petty Officer (PO) William Lewis Aylott, HMAS Sydney. On 20 November 1941, all 645 personnel onboard HMAS Sydney were lost following an engagement with the German cruiser Kormoran off the coast of Western Australia. PO Aylott was 32 years of age.