| Accession Number | H15794 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Raymond Hill (Ray) Harrison, 12th Battalion. A bank ...
Description
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Raymond Hill (Ray) Harrison, 12th Battalion. A bank teller from Launceston, Tas prior to enlistment, 2nd Lt Harrison embarked with the 22nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Ulysses on 25 October 1916. Following his promotion to Lieutenant he was wounded in action in France and evacuated to England where, on 16 May 1917, aged 36, he died from his wounds. He was buried in the Liverpool (West Derby) Cemetery, England.