| Accession Number | H01617 |
|---|---|
| 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 720 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Harold George Mackay, 5th Battalion from East ...
Description
Studio portrait of 720 Lance Corporal (L Cpl) Harold George Mackay, 5th Battalion from East Melbourne, Victoria. A 26 year old ironmonger prior to enlisting on 18 August 1914, he embarked for overseas with D Company from Melbourne on 21 October 1914 aboard HMAT Orvieto. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front and was promoted to Corporal on 11 August 1915 and to Sergeant on 1 September 1915. He was appointed a Second Lieutenant on 26 April 1917 and a Lieutenant (Lt) on 28 September 1917. Lt Mackay arrived back in Australia on 27 December 1919. [See also image H01616.]