Historical information

Refers to the service of Sgt "George Michell" of Bendigo No. 45.
Enlisted 26/7/15. Aged 27 years. Embarked 6/6/16 for England. Rank - Provisional L/Sgt.
Embarked for France with 3 Pioneer Bn 24/11/16 (He was in 3 PNR Band).
Hospital sick with mumps 1/2/17. Rejoined Unit 25/2/17.
Posted to School of Instruction 8/3/17, Rejoined Unit - 6/4/17.
Promotion: SGT 10/10/17. Discharged 4/8/19.
Previous Service - 3 years Snr Cadets.

Physical description

Black and white portrait of a Bandsman. He is wearing a military Style Jacket with high collar. He is wearing one medal. The jacket has two breast pockets. His left hand is holding a cornet. His right hand is resting on a table top. On that table is his peaked cap. This is a studio portrait, probably a copy of an original.

Inscriptions & markings

On the rear are ”Kodak” photo paper stamps.