| Accession Number | H06066 |
|---|---|
| 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 2285 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Spencer Pedder, 6th Battalion, in civilian ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2285 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Spencer Pedder, 6th Battalion, in civilian clothes. L Cpl Pedder, a labourer from Albert Park, Vic prior to enlistment, embarked with the rank of Private with the 2nd Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Clan McGillivray on 2 February 1915. Promoted to Lance Corporal at Gallipoli, he was later awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in France "for conspicuous gallantry during operations when attending and removing the wounded. He organised stretcher bearers to replace casualties, cheering them on when they showed signs of exhaustion and setting a fine example." On 20 September 1917, aged 36, he died of wounds received in action and was buried in the Lijssenthoek military Cemetery, Belgium.