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Portrait of Captain (Capt) James Arthur Lambden, MC, 37th Battalion, in bed at the 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth. Capt Lambden returned to Australia on 23 July 1918. Capt Lambden was awarded the Military Cross for his actions on 28-29 January 1917 at Armentieres (France). The award was gazetted on 25 July 1917. From the collection of Mr Alfred Thomas Sharp. Mr Sharp was the Commonwealth Immigration Officer of Victoria and was based in the London Office during the First World War. He and his wife hosted and visited many soldiers, particularly those from Victoria, who were recuperating in London. He also photographed many Australian graves in English cemeteries. His photograph collection relating to this period in London was bequeathed to the Memorial in 1922 after his death. During his time in London he was a member of the British Volunteer Regiment, serving with the Willesden Battalion, Middlesex Volunteer Regiment.
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Colour: Black & white
Support: Nitrate
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Donor A T Sharp
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Copyright expired - public domain
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