Summary
Black and white photograph showing a soldier in front of a row of tents at the Army Camp at Royal Park, during World War I, circa 1915. This soldier is thought to be Private Archibald Campbell of the 23rd Battalion AIF, B Company. He enlisted on 20 February 1915, left Melbourne on the Euripides on 8 May 1915, and fought in Gallipoli before going to the front in France. He was killed in France in August 1916.
Description of Content
Soldier in officer's uniform outside tents at Royal Park military camp, World War I.
Physical Description
Digital image file. A digital photograph was taken of the original black and white print.
Significance
This image is most likely to be of Archibald Campbell. Two other men by the name of Campbell also served in the 23 Battalion, but Archibald was specifically in B Company.
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Copied from Dr Christina Cheers PhD, 08 Dec 2006
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Place & Date Depicted
Royal Park, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 Feb 1915-08 May 1915
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Photographer
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Individuals Identified
Campbell, Mr (first name unknown)
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Format
Digital file, TIFF, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Mr Campbell B comp 23rd Batt. Royal Park.
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Type of item
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References
National Archives - Campbell Archibald: SERN 302, Series B2455, Barcode 1851988.
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Keywords
Camp Sites, Military Bases, Military Uniforms, Soldiers, Tents, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
