| Accession Number | H05610 |
|---|---|
| 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 10313 Gunner Charles Edward Alderton, 18th Battery, 6th Field Artillery ...
Description
Studio portrait of 10313 Gunner Charles Edward Alderton, 18th Battery, 6th Field Artillery Brigade from North Fitzroy, Victoria. An 18 year old upholsterer prior to enlisting on 14 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 2nd Field Artillery Brigade from Melbourne on 5 January 1916 aboard HMAT Afric. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 1st Divisional Ammunition Column and then to the 15th Field Artillery Brigade and went with them to the Western Front. In France, he served with the 59th Battery and the 18th Battery of the 6th Field Artillery Brigade. He was killed in action on 7 November 1917 near Ypres, Belgium and is buried in the Huts Cemetery, Dickebusch, Belgium