| Accession Number | H06560 |
|---|---|
| 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 2162A Private (Pte) George Harold Fowler. A carpenter from Drouin West, Vic ...
Description
Studio portrait of 2162A Private (Pte) George Harold Fowler. A carpenter from Drouin West, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Fowler embarked with the 4th Reinforcements, 58th Battalion, from Melbourne on HMAT Orsova on 1 August 1916. After transferring to the 60th Battalion he was awarded the Military Medal. His citation reads "During the operations near Villers-Bretonneux, east of Amiens on 25th-27th April 1918, Private Fowler displayed conspicuous courage in performing the duties of stretcher bearer. He continued with ceaseless energy to attend and to carry wounded to the dressing station despite heavy sniping and artillery fire from the enemy. By his unselfish devotion to duty he was instrumental in the saving of life and his cool and gallant bearing set an example to all." Later transferring to the 59th Battalion, he was killed in action near Bullecourt, France on 29th September 1918, aged 22 and was buried in the Bellicourt British Cemetery, France.