| Accession Number | P03236.128 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | February 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 2141 Private (Pte) Cyril John Conley, 48th Battalion, from Broken Hill NSW. ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2141 Private (Pte) Cyril John Conley, 48th Battalion, from Broken Hill NSW. Pte Conley enlisted at the age of 18 on 11 May 1916 and embarked for overseas on 12 August 1916 aboard HMAT Ballarat. He was captured at Riencourt, France on 11 April 1917 and held at German Prisoner of War (POW) camp Limburg. He was repatriated to London in December 1918 and embarked to return to Australia in March 1919. Handwritten note on back of photograph reads: "28.2.18 Dear Miss, Many times I have thought of droping a line to you, in answer & thanks to you splendid work, no doubt we are all very proud of you & your Committee. I received 10/- sent by you about two weeks ago. I would like to mention I have received no letters for a long time. Parchim (Meckl) is my new address. The Swiss Bread comes very regular, (some of the men have received badges etc. I hope mine are on the way. With Best Wishes. I Remain C.J. Conley" One of a series of over 400 photographs sent by Australian POWs in German camps to Miss M. E. Chomley, Secretary, Prisoners Department, Australian-British Red Cross Society, London. Original album housed in AWM Research Centre at RC00864, Album image number 157.