| Accession Number | H05516 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 5145 Private Charles Victor Firmin Thomas, 23rd Battalion from Stawell, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 5145 Private Charles Victor Firmin Thomas, 23rd Battalion from Stawell, Victoria. An 18 year old labourer prior to enlistment on 20 January 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 13th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 19 July 1916 aboard HMAT Armadale. He was killed in action on 4 October 1917 at Broodseinde Ridge, Belgium and is buried in the Perth Cemetery Zillebeke, Belgium.