| Accession Number | H05616 |
|---|---|
| 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 3036 Sergeant (Sgt) Walter Westlake Bull, 57th Battalion. A cartage ...
Description
Studio portrait of 3036 Sergeant (Sgt) Walter Westlake Bull, 57th Battalion. A cartage contractor of Clifton Hill, Victoria, prior to enlistment on 20 July 1915 he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Commonwealth on 26 November 1915 for Egypt. He was transferred to the 57th Battalion on 23 February 1916 and promoted to Corporal on 27 February 1916 and then to Sergeant on 23 May 1916. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France during June 1916. Sgt Bull was killed in action near Fleurbaix, France, on 20 July 1916. He was aged 21 years.