| Accession Number | H05812 |
|---|---|
| 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 4764 Private (Pte) Wesley Wentworth Currie, 59th Battalion from Yinnar, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 4764 Private (Pte) Wesley Wentworth Currie, 59th Battalion from Yinnar, Victoria. A 20 year old farm hand prior to enlisting on 30 October 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 15th Reinforcements of the 8th Battalion from Melbourne on 7 March 1916 aboard HMAT Wiltshire. On arrival in Egypt, he underwent further training and transferred to the 60th Battalion. After arriving in France, he transferred to the 59th Battalion and was employed as a stretcher bearer. He was wounded in action near Flers, France and died of his wounds on 31 October 1916. Pte Currie is buried in the Thistle Dump Cemetery, High Wood, Longueval, France.