Summary
One of 49 photographs in an album from World War I likely to have been taken by Trooper (later Lieutenant) G.S. Millar depicting the Light Horse camp in Egypt, 1915, prior to Gallipoli.
Image depicting Trooper G.S. Millar at the "Gyppo" Shop. Trooper George Simpson Millar enlisted on October 1, 1914 and was assigned to the 5th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron. In November 1915 Trooper Millar was granted a provisional discharge to take up a commission as a Second Lieutenant with the Royal Field Artillery, Special Reserve, Imperial Force. Millar served with the Royal Field Artillery for 2½ years before re-enlisting as a Lieutenant with the Australian Imperial Force in January 1918. He returned to Australia in December 1918.
Description of Content
Image depicting a serviceman standing and facing the camera whilst leaning against what appears to be the counter of a shop. Over the serviceman's shoulder the word 'Kodaks' is advertised on the shop's wall. In the background is a wall made from sandbags and an army camp.
Physical Description
Monochrome photograph in red, cloth-bound photograph album.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
Lieutenant George S. Millar - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Egypt, 1915
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Individuals Identified
MILLAR, G. S. (LT.)
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Format
Negative
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in pencil on the support next to the left corner of the photograph: 'd' Hand-written in pencil on the support above the left corner of the photograph: 'x' Hand-written in blue ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Self at "Gyppo" Shop.'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
251 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
87 mm (Width), 61 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Australian Army, Australian Military Forces, Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Portraits, Shops, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
