| Accession Number | H16973 |
|---|---|
| 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 531 Private Edward Shone, 30th Battalion from Mortdale, NSW. A 29 year old ...
Description
Studio portrait of 531 Private Edward Shone, 30th Battalion from Mortdale, NSW. A 29 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 24 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with B Company from Sydney on 9 November 1915 aboard HMAT Beltana. Shortly after arriving on the Western Front, he was killed in action at Fromelles, France on 20 July 1916 and is buried in the VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles.
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