Summary
Group of sailors taken on H.M.A.S.Melbourne, World War I. The image relates to the service of Stoker Sorell, W.M.
Description of Content
Group of 22 sailors taken on board a ship, probably H.M.A.S. Melbourne. One man (Sorell, W.M.) is not in uniform. He is probably a stoker. The other men are in uniforms. H.M.A.S. Melbourne is appears on their cap tally. Sitting in the front row is a man in a slightly different uniform, possibly of a higher rank than the other men. The photo has orderly rows and an official look.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs D. Squires, 07 Dec 1992
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Place & Date Depicted
HMAS Melbourne (Warship), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), 1914-1919
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Person Depicted
(Stoker) W. M. Sorell - Royal Australian Navy (RAN), 1914-1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Printed on back: 'POST CARD / Communication Address' Printed vertically in centre: '1071G'
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Type of item
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Keywords
Australian Military Forces, Military Memorabilia, Naval Forces, Postcards, Sailors, Uniforms, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
