| Accession Number | P03902.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Studio portrait of 2496 Private (Pte) James Cecil Oliver, 3rd Battalion. A telegraph linesman ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2496 Private (Pte) James Cecil Oliver, 3rd Battalion. A telegraph linesman from Berridale, NSW prior to enlistment, Pte Oliver embarked with the 7th Reinforcements from Sydney on HMAT Orsova on 14 July 1915. Following service at Gallipoli, he was re-mustered as a Driver. Whilst serving in France he was wounded in action. On 25 August 1916, aged 27, he succumbed to his wounds and was buried in the Puchevillers British Cemetery, France.