| Accession Number | H06598 |
|---|---|
| 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 3954 Private (Pte) Leonard Fitzroy Wilkinson, 21st Battalion from Kardella, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 3954 Private (Pte) Leonard Fitzroy Wilkinson, 21st Battalion from Kardella, Victoria. A 20 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 12 August 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 9th Reinforcements from Melbourne on 8 February 1916 aboard HMAT Warilda. Following further training in Egypt, he arrived in France in May 1916 and joined the 21st Battalion. He was killed in action on 26 August 1918 and buried in the vicinity of Mouquet Farm, France. In 1937 his grave was discovered and he was re-interred in the London Cemetery Extension, High Wood, Longueval, France.