Historical information

The Grinton Collection.
Grave on the left; "In Memory of/ No.7067 Pte W. McEWAN/ 38TH BN A.I.F./ KILLED IN ACTION 31-8-18"
Grave on the right, "In Memory of/ No.2839 Pte N.S. HOFFMEYER/ 38TH BN A.I.F./ KILLED IN ACTION 31-8-18".
McEwans real name was “Alison”. Refer Cat No 5883P for McEwans and Hoffmeyers service details.
Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.

Physical description

Photograph framed.
Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting two field graves with memorial crosses, two steel helmets placed at base of crosses. Inscriptions on crosses. Background - grass field.
Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing.

Inscriptions & markings

"Group 4: Portraiture and remembrance".
"L. Field graves of two 38th Battalion soldiers - Hoffmeyer and McEwan".