Historical information

Bertram Avenue Sheir Carey No 49 enlisted in the AIF in A Coy 5th Batt AIF on 17.8.14 age 26 years. Embarked for Egypt 21.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 26.4.15 GSW to thigh fractured, returns to duty 30.9.15, promoted to CPl 1.3.16, attached to 1st Army Pay Corps 1.9.16, transfers to Australian Flying Corps (AFC) London and posted 30th Training SQD 29.11.17, taken on strength 1st Wing HQ 16.1.18, discharged from the AIF 28.3.19.

Physical description

Framed photo of B.A.S. Carey, No. 49, 5th Battalion AIF and A.F.C.
A grainy black and white portrait of an Australian soldier. Bare headed. Hat under his left arm.
At least two strips on right sleeve.
Frame - stylised black and gold wooden frame

Inscriptions & markings

Ticket on front - B.A.S CAREY NO 49 5 BN AIF and A.F.C. WIA 26 - 4 - 1915.