| Accession Number | H05801 |
|---|---|
| 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 6399 Private (Pte) Robert Butler Walsh, 21st Battalion from Drouin, Victoria. ...
Description
Studio portrait of 6399 Private (Pte) Robert Butler Walsh, 21st Battalion from Drouin, Victoria. A 28 year old farmer prior to enlisting on 25 October 1916, he embarked for overseas with 18th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 23 November 1916 aboard HMAT Hororata. Pte Walsh died of wounds on 9 October 1917and is buried in Lijsenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium.