| Accession Number | P03197.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Date made | c October 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 2719 Private (Pte) Arthur George Perkins, 50th Battalion. A farmer from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2719 Private (Pte) Arthur George Perkins, 50th Battalion. A farmer from Ucolta, SA prior to enlistment, Pte Perkins had previously served with the 17th Australian Light Horse and embarked with the 6th Reinforcements from Adelaide on HMAT Port Melbourne on 23 October 1916. On 8 June 1917 he was killed in action, aged 27 and was buried ¾ mile North East of Messines. His grave could not subsequently be located and he is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial.