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Studio portrait of 3857 Private (Pte) Alexander Robert Larter, 21st Battalion from West Melbourne, Victoria. An 18 year old ironworker with service in the 64th Infantry, Citizen’s Military Force prior to enlisting in the AIF on 17 July 1915, he embarked for overseas service with the 9th Reinforcements from Melbourne aboard HMAT Wandilla (A62) on 8 February 1916. After disembarking in Egypt, he proceeded to France in March 1916 where he transferred to the 14th Battalion. Pte Larter was wounded in action at Morcourt, France on 8 August 1918 and spent a month away from his unit undergoing medical treatment and recuperation. He arrived back in Australia on 18 May 1919.
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Colour: Black & white
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