| Accession Number | H05735 |
|---|---|
| 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 7510 Private (Pte) Reginald Johnston, 6th Battalion from Surrey Hills, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 7510 Private (Pte) Reginald Johnston, 6th Battalion from Surrey Hills, Victoria. A 32 year old builder prior to enlisting on 15 June 1917, he embarked for overseas with the 25th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 4 August 1917 aboard HMAT Themistocles. Following further training in England, he joined the 6th Battalion in France where he was killed in action near Strazeele on 7 June 1918. Pte Johnston is commemorated on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France with others who have no known grave.