| Accession Number | H05583 |
|---|---|
| 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 88 Trooper John Francis Dean, 8th Light Horse from West Brunswick, Melbourne, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 88 Trooper John Francis Dean, 8th Light Horse from West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria. A 25 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 8 September 1914, he embarked for overseas with A Squadron from Melbourne on 25 February 1915 aboard HMAT Star of Victoria. While serving at Gallipoli, he suffered a gunshot wound to the head at Walker's Ridge and died of his wounds on 11 August 1915. He is buried in the Embarkation Pier Cemetery at Gallipoli, Turkey. His younger brother, 2166 Private William Walter Dean, served in the 4th and 13th Light Horse Regiments and was awarded the Military Medal.