Historical information
William GUEST No 2756 enlisted on 15.9.1915 in the 8th Reinforcements 14th Batt AIF aged 25 years. Embarked for Egypt 15.9.1915. Embarked & joined unit Gallipoli 13.11.1915. Embarked for France 1.6.1916. He was wounded & captured by the Germans & died of wounds whilst in their hands in Feldlazarett 255 Bugnicourt France.
Physical description
Postcard photo, sepia, showing a soldier in uniform sitting legs crossed holding a crop.
Inscriptions & markings
On rear: Hand written letter in black ink. “Mrs J Cotter Russell St Quarry Hill Bendigo”
Zeitoun Egypt 1.11.15”
“Dear Jess,
Just a card to let you see that I am still alive by wishing you & family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your old pal. W Guest”
Subjects
- photograph,
- 8th,
- dow
