| Accession Number | H06287 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Date made | 1916-1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Studio portrait of 1641 Private (Pte) George Clarence Garlick, 26th Battalion from New Norfolk, ...
Description
Studio portrait of 1641 Private (Pte) George Clarence Garlick, 26th Battalion from New Norfolk, Tasmania. A 29 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 21 February 1916, he embarked for overseas with the 1st Reinforcements of the 40th Battalion from Hobart on 1 July 1916 aboard HMAT Berrima. On arrival in France he transferred to the 26th Battalion and was wounded in action at Warlancourt on 2 March 1917. Pte Garlick died of his wounds on 17 March 1917 and was buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, France.