Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS FRAMED, C. WWII

Historical information

William Leslie Tibbett No VX28381 enlisted on 19.6.40 in 2/21st Batt AIF age 20 years. As part of Gull Force they were posted on the Island of Ambon to defend the Harbour and Airstrip. In January 1942 some 20,000 Japanese troops invaded the Island. Off the Gull Force of 1131 men 779 were either KIA or died as POW’s. His death is listed as 1.10.43. Refer 503P also 930.

Physical description

.1) 2/21st Batt A.I.F marching through Melbourne prior to leaveing for Darwin, black and white photo mounted on perspex, khaki on metal brass coloured stand.
.2) Photo of Pte. W.L Tibbett, black and white photo mounted on perspex (fawn coloured) on metal backed frame.
.3) Photo of Pte W.L Tibbett's war grave, black and white photo

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Handwritten on back in black, 2/21 Btn Gull Force marching in Melb prior to leaving for Darwin , Pte. W.L. Tibbett VX28381 , K.I.A
.2) On back handwritten in black pen - Pte W.L. Tibbett, VX28381, 2/21 Btn Gull force, K.I.A.
.3) On back handwritten in black pen - Gull Force.

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