The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Informal outdoor portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) John Ainsworth Horrocks of the 27th Battalion, AIF, photographed in camp, probably at Sutton Veny, UK. A 28 year old orchardist from Larg’s Bay, South Australia, 52741 Private Horrocks had enlisted on 20 March 1916. He attended the officers’ school at Duntroon and was appointed a 2nd Lt on 16 February 1918. 2nd Lt Horrocks embarked with the Special Draft of AIF Officers from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 28 February 1918 and disembarked in Liverpool, UK on 20 April 1918. Following further training in the UK, he proceeded to France where he joined the 27th Battalion in July. After being wounded in action on 9 August he was evacuated to hospital and died from his wounds on 11 August 1918. 2nd Lt Horrocks is buried in the Vignacourt British Cemetery, Vignacourt, France.
Group portrait of AIF officers in the Special Draft onboard the troopship HMAT Nestor (A71) sailing for England. The officers embarked in Melbourne, Victoria on 28 February 1918 and disembarked in Liv
England. July 1918. AIF officers inspecting their quarters at Sutton Veny Camp after a fire on 4 July 1918. (Donor Mrs E. Horrocks)
Studio portrait of 7839 Private Harold Lancelot Stevens, 4th Battalion of Auburn, NSW. A machinist prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 28 February 1918. He was
Studio portrait of 7772 Private Francis Bede Kennedy, 4th (later 35th) Battalion of North Parramatta, NSW. A labourer prior to enlisting, he embarked from Melbourne aboard the HMAT Nestor (A71) on 28
Studio portrait of 7007 Sergeant James David Cook, 19th Battalion of Llandilo via St Marys, NSW. A professional soldier, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Nestor (A71) on 28 February 1918. On 8 Au
Studio group portrait including Lieutenant (Lt) Abel Richmond Sheath, MC, 18th Battalion, of Haberfield, NSW, sitting left. The two other Australian officers and the two Indian Army officers have no
