Summary
Posed portrait photograph of two Australian servicemen. The men in the image are possibly of one or both of William Ferris's two sons who served during WWI, William James George Ferris (Service No: 17284) and Leo Jamieson Ferris (Service No: 18407). Both men were members of the Army Medical Corps.
Part of a collection of photographs and documents relating to William John Ferris (1855-1917). Ferris was born in Parramatta, he married in 1885 and had one daughter and three sons. From 1883 he was an Alderman of Parramatta Council, being elected Mayor in 1890 and 1896. In July 1898 he was elected to the NSW Legislative Assembly as the member for Parramatta, he lost his seat in June 1901.
Description of Content
Two servicemen, standing and facing the camera.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph.
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Monochrome
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Overall Dimensions
87 mm (Width), 139 mm (Height)
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Keywords
World War I, 1914-1918, Australian Army, Medical Corps, Correspondence