Historical information

Arthur Edward Symes No 1001 enlisted in the 7th Batt AIF on 24.8.14 age 24 years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, return to unit 20.6.15, WIA 1.9.15 GSW’s arm, back and leg, arm amputated, also states arm blown off. He DOW’s 4.9.15 at sea and was buried in Mudross East Cemetery Lemnos on 5.9.15. Refer 886.2, letter from W Darwin No 780 7th Batt AIF to Mrs Symes.

Physical description

Original Telegram & Commemorative Scroll re A E SYMES.
2 Tone gold plastic frame, glass front, brown paper backing. Mounted on dark grey background.

Inscriptions & markings

On front:
“PTE A.E SYMES No 1001 (C Coy)
Died of Wounds at Sea 4/09/1915
Donated by Mrs D Johnston”

Stamped on rear:
“Bethany Gallery”