| Accession Number | H06281 |
|---|---|
| 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 185 Private (Pte)) Herbert Martyn Davies, 13th Light Horse Brigade, of ...
Description
Studio portrait of 185 Private (Pte)) Herbert Martyn Davies, 13th Light Horse Brigade, of Heidelberg, Vic. A farmer prior to enlistment, Pte Davies embarked from Melbourne with C Squadron on HMAT Persic on 28th May 1915. After promotion to Sergeant (Sgt) he was transferred to the 57th Battalion where, on 22nd July 1916, he died of wounds received in action at Fleurbaix, France and was buried in the Estaires Communal Cemetery and Extension. His brother 5362 Pte Alan Mervyn Davies was killed in action on 17th July 1917.