Summary

Black and white photograph, dating from World War I, of the Darjeeling train in a forest. Most likely taken when on leave in India in 1917, given the long journey required to get to Darjeeling from the nearest port.

Part of a collection of World War I photographs associated with the service of Lionel Knox Trezise (service no. 14340), father of the donor John Trezise. Lionel was a 'reliving postmaster and telegraphist' when he enlisted on 22 March 1916. He was placed in the 1st Australian Wireless Signal Squadron as a sapper, serving with the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force. During his service he apparently took photographs in India, Sri Lanka and Mesopotamia (Iraq and neighbouring regions). After returning to Australia in 1919 he married and became a public servant. He died in 1972. Lionel's brother John Gordon (Jack) Trezise also served in World War I (service no. 5105). He enlisted on 2 March 1916 while a 26-year-old shop assistant in Broken Hill, and was killed in action in France on 1 June 1918.

Description of Content

Darjeeling train having stopped at a bend in the railway line running through a forest. Two men are standing beside the engine, one is on top of the engine, whilst another kneels on the ground.

Physical Description

Black and white photograph with a handwritten inscription in pencil on the reverse. The edges of the photograph are slightly curled and creased.

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