Historical information

Arthur Edward Mansfield. Records are confusing but it appears he initially enlisted on 1.5.1916 in 20th reinforcements 5th Bn age 19 years 10 months, discharged medically unfit 15.8.1916 not due to misconduct. He was accepted again for specific duty on 20.9.1917 No 19332 in the AAMC and embarked on 25.9.1917 on the No 2 Australian Hospital ship as an Orderly. He was discharged at the completion of his service on 8.3.1918.

Physical description

Sepia photo of Private A E MANSFIELD. Head / shoulder portrait. Wearing peaked cap & great coat with upturned collar. Photo has white border & mounted on dark green background on cardboard.

Inscriptions & markings

RHS bottom corner in white print: “Darge Photo 177 Collins Street Melbourne”