| Accession Number | H05550 |
|---|---|
| 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 5390 Private William Giles, 6th Battalion from Richmond, Victoria. A 22 year ...
Description
Studio portrait of 5390 Private William Giles, 6th Battalion from Richmond, Victoria. A 22 year old driver prior to enlistment on 4 March 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 17th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 4 April 1916 aboard HMAT Euripides. He was killed in action near Flers, France on 4 February 1917 and is buried in the Bazentin-Le-Petit Military Cemetery, France.