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Studio portrait of 4517 Private (Pte) Reuben Morgan, 1st Battalion (later 45th Battalion) from Turondale, via Sofala, NSW. A 19 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 2 August 1915, he embarked for overseas service with the 14th Reinforcements of the 1st Battalion from Sydney aboard RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916. After arriving in Egypt, he transferred to the 45th Battalion and went with them to France in June 1916. He was wounded in action on 21 February 1917, evacuated to England for medical treatment and did not return to his battalion until six months later. He was promoted to lance corporal and then two months later to corporal (Cpl). After being wounded in action for a second time on 5 April 1918, he was again evacuated to England and spent four months undergoing medical treatment and recuperation. On 17 August 1918 he was wounded in action for a third time and after being evacuated to England, was sent back to Australia arriving on 1 February 1919. Cpl Morgan was awarded a Military Medal (MM) for gallantry in action.
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Colour: Black & white
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