| Accession Number | H05464 |
|---|---|
| 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 2259 Private (Pte) Frank Rigney, 10th Battalion from Adelaide, South ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2259 Private (Pte) Frank Rigney, 10th Battalion from Adelaide, South Australia. A 19 year old packer prior to enlistment on 9 February 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 6th Reinforcements from Adelaide on 23 June 1915 aboard HMAT Borda. After serving at Gallipoli, he went on to serve on the Western Front where he was wounded in action at Mouquet Farm, France on 21 August 1916. Pte Rigney died from his wounds on 4 September 1916 and is buried in the Puchevillers British Cemetery, France.