Historical information

William Bailey Jackson enlisted in the AIF No 5813 in the 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 14.7.1915 age 44 years. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, hospitalised aboard ship (not stated why), embarks for Australia 4.5.1917 classed with Senility and Rhuematism for discharge, discharged from the Army on 11.8.1917.
Refer Cat No 3446P for his son George’s service.

Physical description

Black / white photo of WWI soldier, Private William Bailey JACKSON wearing a peaked cap & leather leggings. Standing beside him is Charlotte, wearing dark clothing, a dress below her ankles & shiny leather footwear. The photo is glued to a cardboard back piece.

Inscriptions & markings

Bottom right: “Kalma 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo”

On rear: “William Bailey Jackson, Charlotte. With best love to (? illegible) from mother & father”