| Accession Number | AWM2019.625.5 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, Brisbane, Enoggera |
| Date made | November 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to: 2029 Gunner John 'Jack' Ellis, 11th Australian Field Artillery Brigade
Description
"We want more of our cobbers to come along and board with us. Terms easy". Group portrait of 2nd Light Horse Regiment recruits; believed to include 2029 Gunner John Ellis, (later killed in action and of the 11th Australian Field Artillery Brigade) marked with a cross (second from right).
With letter to his wife on back, dated 7th Nov 1915:
"My dear Girl/ I wonder what you/will think of this black/ fellow who is yourboy/ It will give you an/ idea of our mess. I am/ just writing this in a/ hurry. It will soon be/ 9 o'clock & fall in. I will/ try to write to you tonight/ so la la& be good. I saw/ Lesley & his mate yesterday./ love & kisses to baby & you/ & self. your loving Hubby/ Jack xxxxxxxxxxx".