| Accession Number | H19213 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt Col) Carew Reynell, 9th Australian Light Horse ...
Description
Informal portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt Col) Carew Reynell, 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, mounted on his horse. A vigneron from Reynella, SA prior to enlistment Lt Col Reynell embarked with the rank of Major from Melbourne on HMAT Karroo on 11 February 1915. Following his promotion to Lieutenant-Colonel he was mentioned in Despatches. On 28 August 1915 he was killed in action, aged 32, and was buried in the Hill 60 Cemetery, Gallipoli.