| Accession Number | AWM2017.1371.1.2 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Ward, S |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London, United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 16 October 1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Portrait: 11979 George Victor Henderson McLean
Description
Seated portrait of 11979 Bombardier George Victor Henderson McLean, 13th Field Artillery Brigade. He returned to Australia in January 1918 for a change (or recuperation) after suffering deafness. The image is inscribed 'Very Sincerely Yours Victor 16-10-17' in the top left-hand corner. Bdr McLean re-enlisted in the Second World War as a Royal Australian Artillery gunnery instructor. He died of illness on 13 June 1941.