Accession Number | H06673 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Studio portrait of 2707 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Thomas John Northill, 57th Battalion from ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2707 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Thomas John Northill, 57th Battalion from Strathmerton, Victoria. A 19 year old clerk prior to enlistment on 15 January 1916, he embarked for overseas service with the 6th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAS Nestor (A71) on 2 October 1916. After disembarking in England, he proceeded to France and then Belgium in December 1916. L Cpl Northill was killed in action on 4 March 1918 and is buried in the La Plus Douve Farm Cemetery, La Plus Douve, Belgium.