| Accession Number | H05803 |
|---|---|
| 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 1986 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) George Wemyss, 23rd Battalion from Seymour, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1986 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) George Wemyss, 23rd Battalion from Seymour, Victoria. A 24 year old hairdresser prior to enlisting on 15 June 1915, he embarked for overseas as a Private with the 3rd Reinforcements of the 23rd Battalion from Melbourne on 26 August 1915 aboard HMAT Anchises. He was promoted to Temporary L Cpl on 27 July 1916, shortly before receiving a gunshot wound to his right eye. Following his return to duty, he was further promoted to Temporary Corporal on 4 April 1917 and was then killed in action at Bullecourt, France on 3 May 1917. He is commemorated on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France with others who have no known grave.