| Accession Number | H05637 |
|---|---|
| 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 2467 Corporal (Cpl) Thomas James Wright, 59th Battalion from Collingwood, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2467 Corporal (Cpl) Thomas James Wright, 59th Battalion from Collingwood, Victoria. A 32 year old slater prior to enlisting on 3 February 1915, he embarked for overseas as a Private with the 7th Reinforcements of the 7th Battalion from Melbourne on 16 July 1915 aboard HMAT Demosthenes. After transferring to the 59th Battalion on 24 February 1916, was promoted to Lance Corporal on 3 August 1916 and to Corporal on 16 October 1916. Cpl Wright was killed in action on 12 December 1916 and is buried in Delville Wood Cemetery, Longueval, France.