| Accession Number | H05914 |
|---|---|
| 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 826 Private (Pte) David William Cunningham, 28th Battalion from North Carlton, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 826 Private (Pte) David William Cunningham, 28th Battalion from North Carlton, Victoria. A 27 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 16 March 1915, he embarked for overseas service with B Company from Fremantle, Western Australia aboard HMAT Ascanius (A11) on 29 June 1915. After disembarking in Egypt, the 28th Battalion landed at Gallipoli on 10 September. Pte Cunningham was killed in action on 24 November 1915 and is buried in the Ari Burnu Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey.