| Accession Number | H05848 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 800 Private (Pte) William Robert Comb, 29th Battalion from Mildura, Victoria. ...
Description
Studio portrait of 800 Private (Pte) William Robert Comb, 29th Battalion from Mildura, Victoria. A 23 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 14 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with C Company from Melbourne on 10 November 1915 aboard HMAT Ascanius. While serving in France, he was killed in action near Armentieres on 31 July 1916. Pte Comb is buried in Rue-Petillon Military Cemetery, Fleurbaix, France.