| Accession Number | H06257 |
|---|---|
| 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 5120 Private (Pte) Alfred John Jones, 12th Battalion from Zeehan, Tasmania. A ...
Description
Studio portrait of 5120 Private (Pte) Alfred John Jones, 12th Battalion from Zeehan, Tasmania. A 21 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 29 October 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 16th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard RMS Orontes on 29 March 1916. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he proceeded to France where he joined the 52nd Battalion in July 1916. Pte Jones was killed in action on 4 September 1916 at Mouquet Farm, Pozieres and is buried in the Courcelette British Cemetery, France.