The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Portrait of 3991 Corporal (Cpl) Thomas Halloran MM, 2nd Battalion from Katoomba, NSW. A 44 year old gardener prior to enlisting on 23 August 1915, he embarked for overseas as a Private (Pte) with the 12th Reinforcements from Sydney aboard HMAT Medic (A7) on 7 January 1916. Shortly after arriving in Egypt, he proceeded to France in March to join the 2nd Battalion on the Western Front. Pte Halloran was awarded a Military Medal (MM) for conspicuous gallantry during action against the Hindenberg Line at Fleurbaix, France on 4 July 1916 when he greatly distinguished himself by skilful bombing. On one occasion he advanced against the enemy alone and bombed them out of a position. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on 12 May and to Corporal on 10 August 1917. After being taken ill on 13 December 1917, he was evacuated to England for medical treatment and then returned to Australia where he was discharged medically unfit on 25 May 1918.
Studio portrait of Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Gordon Breen, MM, 23rd Battalion. A blacksmith from Camperdown, VIC, prior to enlistment as a Private (Pte) on 10 March 1915, he embarked from Melbourne
Studio portrait of 1530 Temporary Sergeant Albert Walker, 4th Battery, 2nd Australian Field Artillery Brigade (FAB) from Auburn, Victoria. A 26 year old gardener prior to enlisting on 21 August 1915,
Studio portrait of 3260 Private (Pte) Albert Edward Landaman, 17th Battalion, of Pyrmont, NSW, Barbara, his wife, and their son Edward. A tram conductor prior to enlisting in August 1915, Pte Landa
Studio portrait of 3989 Private (Pte) Finlay McPhee, 3rd Infantry Battalion, from Brushgrove, NSW. A 29 year old school teacher prior to enlisting on 14 August 1915, he embarked for overseas service w
Studio portrait of 2035 Corporal (Cpl) Harry Roy Quin MM, 6th Field Company Engineers from North Carlton, Victoria. A 26 year old carpenter prior to enlisting on 12 July 1915, he embarked for overseas
Studio portrait of 1836 Private (Pte) Robert Alexander Gerdts, 39th Battalion, of Murtoa, Vic. A labourer prior to enlisting in April 1916, Pte Gerdts embarked from Melbourne with the 2nd Reinforceme
