Soldier, c. 1900

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Soldier, c. 1900

DATE1900

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERKodak

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P620

HISTORY

This soldier is Herbert (Bert) Stockton. He was a member of the Hastings Battery. He was born on 07/11/1880. This photo is from the Stockton Family Collection.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows a young man in full military uniform, standing posing for a photo. He is wearing a helmet with a chin strap and his jacket has large buttons, two large pockets and a wide belt. His collar and cuffs are a dark colour. His hands are clasped at the front.

SUBJECTS

Armed forces, Boer War, 1899-1902, Defence forces, Military history, Military uniforms, Portrait, Soldiers, Wars

KEYWORDS

Hastings Battery, Stockton, Herbert (Bert)