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Studio portrait of 2421 Bombardier Gilbert Mark James Gardner, 1st Australian Divisional Ammunition Column from Nilma North, Gippsland, Victoria. A 23 year old farmer prior to enlisting on 26 August 1914, he embarked for overseas service with the Headquarters Staff from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire (A9) on 20 October 1914. He died from pneumonia onboard the transport ship in the Red Sea on 27 November 1914 and is commemorated on the Chatby Memorial, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Colour: Black & white
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