| Accession Number | H05552 |
|---|---|
| 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 2898 Private William James Freudenstein, 19th Battalion from Grenfell, NSW. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2898 Private William James Freudenstein, 19th Battalion from Grenfell, NSW. A 23 year old farmer prior to enlisting in the AIF on 23 August 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 7th Reinforcements of the 56th Battalion from Sydney on 25 October 1916 aboard HMAT Ascanius. He was awarded a Military Medal for conspicuous gallantry on 20/21 September 1917 near Westhoek, Belgium where he continuously collected and removed wounded to a place of shelter with an utter disregard for personal safety and saved many lives. He returned to Australia on 24 March 1919.