Summary
Trumpeter A. L. B. Hampton in Hyde Park, England, wearing slouch hat and great coat with a small boy. On reverse: Address to Trumpeter A Hampton, Monte Video Camp, Australian Base, Weymouth.
Aubrey Lionel Bertram Hampton, a 28-year-old fitter and turner, enlisted on 18 August 1914 (service no.18) and was made a sapper in 2 Fld Coy Engrs (2nd Field Company Engineers). He was shipped overseas on the Orvieto in 20 October 1914 (part of the Albany convoy) and served in Gallipoli and the Western Front, becoming a driver in France. He suffered illnesses such as pneumonia and 'debility', and a minor wound, but seems to have escaped major wounds during the war. In 1916 Aubrey's significant act of bravery at Pozieres let to the award of Military and Distinguished Conduct medals. In July 1917 he married Victoria Alexandria Jane Johnstone of Kensington at Southbourne, Dorset, England. Aubrey returned to Australia in October 1918 on 'special leave', and his Victoria later joined him there. He recovered from the effects of the war and went on to work as a fitter at organisations including H.V. McKay and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. He and Victoria had three daughters before he passed away at home in 1936, aged 50 years.
Description of Content
Soldier wearing slouch hat and greatcoat with a small boy in a treed setting.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs E. Retiniotis
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Person Depicted
Driver Aubrey L. Hampton - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), London, England, Great Britain, 14 Dec 1915
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: 'Aubrey in Hyde Park'' Stamped on front: 'AUSTRALIAN / 14 DEC 1915 / BASE' Printed on back: 'POST CARD / CARTE POSTALE POSTKARTE / Correspondence - Communication-Mitteilungen-Correspondance Addresse-Address' Handwritten on back right: 'Trumpeter A. Hampton / Monte Video Camp / Australian Base / Weymouth' Handwritten on back left: 'Dear A. / 2 little boys come to say Gida. We had snow today. / Hope you are better. / Love from all. / Uncle J.' Stamped on back: 'PADDINGTON.W. / 10. 45 AM / 13 DEC 15' Stamped on back: 'AUSTRALIAN & / 14 DEC 1915 / OF / BASE' Printed on back top right corner: 'STAMP / HERE'
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, World War I, 1914-1918, Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive), 1916