| Accession Number | AWM2019.1075.2 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 2638 Trooper William Walter Ash
Description
Studio portrait of 2638 Trooper William Walter Ash, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. A labourer prior to enlisting on 9 February 1916, he embarked from Melbourne aboard RMS Mongolia on 11 July 1916. His brother, 2125 Private Thomas Able, enlisted shortly after William on 13 May 1916, embarking from Melbourne aboard HMAT Orsova (A67) on 1 August 1916. William was killed in action on 2 May 1918 while in Palestine. He was 23 years old. Thomas returned to Australia on 31 March 1919.