Historical information

WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM No 2544 enlisted in 5th reinforcements 58th Batt on 11.6.1916 age 32 years. Embarked for England 25.9.1916. Embarked for France 2.1.1917, hospitalised 22.2.1917 with Gastro Enteritis, embarks for France 30.8.1917, listed WIA and missing 25.9.1917 Polygon Wood. Classed KIA by a Court of inquiry in the Field 25.9.1917.

Physical description

Tan wooden frame with carving, glass front, cardboard backing & hanging cord. Sepia photo of soldier in uniform, jacket, trousers, puttees, boots & peaked cap. Flag draped in background.

Inscriptions & markings

On front: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM, No 2544, 5th REO's 58th Batt AIF, Enlisted 11.06.1916, Report KIA 25.09.1917 at Polygon Wood”
On back in black biro: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM” info.
Sticker on back: Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd, C/N 49592