| Accession Number | H05753 |
|---|---|
| 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 558 Private (Pte) John Donald Sutherland, 10th Battalion from Gilberton, South ...
Description
Studio portrait of 558 Private (Pte) John Donald Sutherland, 10th Battalion from Gilberton, South Australia. A 26 year old electrician prior to enlisting on 25 August 1914, he embarked for overseas with D Company from Adelaide on 20 October 1914 aboard HMAT Ascanius. After being wounded at Gallipoli on 14 July 1915, he was evacuated to Malta and then to England for medical treatment. Following recovery and further training in England, he re-joined the 10th Battalion in France on 20 August 1917. He was wounded in action on 3 October 1917 at Westhoek Ridge, Belgium and died of his wounds the next day. Pte Sutherland is buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium.