| Accession Number | H00049 |
|---|---|
| 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 Lieutenant Hubert Sydney Centennial Simpson, 13th Battalion from Haberfield, ...
Description
Studio portrait of Lieutenant Hubert Sydney Centennial Simpson, 13th Battalion from Haberfield, NSW. A 27 year old clerk prior to enlisting on 6 September 1914, he embarked for overseas as 90 Corporal Hubert Simpson, A Company from Melbourne on 22 December 1914 aboard HMAT Ulysses. He was promoted to Sergeant on 10 May 1915 and served at Gallipoli before going on to serve on the Western Front where he was promoted to Second Lieutenant on 23 August 1916. After being mentioned in Sir Douglas Haig's despatch of 12 November 1916 for gallant services, he was promoted to Lieutenant on 14 December 1916. He was wounded in action at Hebuterne, France on 30 March 1918 and died that same day. He is buried in the Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, France.