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Autographed studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Roy Barrett Withers DCM, 13th Battalion. A sailor from Callan Park, NSW prior to enlistment, 2nd Lt Withers embarked with the rank of Private with the 10th Reinforcements from Sydney on HMAT Ballarat on 6 September 1915. Following his promotion to Lance Corporal he was wounded in action. Later promoted to Corporal he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal "for conspicuous gallantry in action. He repelled an enemy bombing party and secured his flank at a critical time. Later although wounded, he carried several wounded men back to the dressing station under heavy fire. He set a magnificent example of courage and devotion to duty." After his promotion to Lieutenant he was selected for special duty with the Imperial Army (Dunsterforce) and subsequently promoted to Honorary Captain. He returned to Australia on 16 December 1919 and was medically discharged. He re-enlisted during the Second World War and served as a Lieutenant in the 5th Australian Detention Garrison.
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Chesney Studio
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Colour: Black & white
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Copyright expired - public domain
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