| Accession Number | H05890 |
|---|---|
| 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 82 Private (Pte) Benjamin Densley, 2nd Australian Field Ambulance from Avoca, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 82 Private (Pte) Benjamin Densley, 2nd Australian Field Ambulance from Avoca, Tasmania. A 25 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 19 August 1914, he embarked for overseas from Melbourne aboard HMAT Wiltshire (A18) on 19 October 1914. While serving at Gallipoli, he was wounded in action and evacuated to the Hospital Ship Gascon where he died of his wounds on 17 June 1915. Pte Densley was buried at sea off the Gallipoli Peninsula and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, Turkey with others who have no known grave. His brother, 1236 Corporal William Densley MM and Bar, Royal Australian Artillery also served.