| Accession Number | P02541.017 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | December 3, 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The grave of 21719 Corporal (Cpl) Donald Arnold Riley, of Gunnedah, NSW. Cpl Riley served with 3 ...
Description
The grave of 21719 Corporal (Cpl) Donald Arnold Riley, of Gunnedah, NSW. Cpl Riley served with 3 Squadron, RAAF in the western desert; he was killed while walking in front of a machine gun which was being cleaned, and five rounds were accidentally discharged. This original grave located in the desert was marked by rocks and a propeller blade with details painted on it at the head. Cpl Riley’s remains were later re-interred in the Benghazi War Cemetery in Libya.