| Accession Number | H05669 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | c 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 2787 Private (Pte) John Henry Bishop, 6th Battalion, of Brunswick, Vic. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2787 Private (Pte) John Henry Bishop, 6th Battalion, of Brunswick, Vic. A labourer prior to enlistment, Pte Bishop embarked with the 9th reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Star of Victoria on 10th September 1915. After initially transferring to the 58th Battalion, he was later posted to the 60th Battalion with the service number of 2787A and, on 25th July 1916, he died of wounds received in action and was buried at Wimereux Cemetery, Boulogne, France.