Historical information
William Tuckfield embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ballarat on 19th February 1917. The SS Ballarat was torpedoed by the German submarine UB.32, but no lives were lost. On board were members of the Victorian Scottish Regiment (see photograph).
Physical description
Photograph, SS Ballarat menu, and invitation card of William Tuckfield (7315 - 8th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement).