Walter Charles Hartwig memorial

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c. 1918

Overview

Framed memorial to Walter Charles Hartwig.
Outer frame made from decorative natural timber with inner frame of gold painted timber. Central area in black and gold containing portrait and inscription, surrounded by painted depictions of the flags of the Allies (Australia, Belgium, Japan, United States, France and United Kingdom), colour patch of the 3rd Battalion A.I.F. and an inscription of his name and unit.

Historical information

Walter Charles Hartwig was born in Moorwatha, New South Wales.
He enlisted, aged 26, on 26 October 1916 with the 23rd Reinforcement of the 3rd Battalion, A.I.F. - service number 7012.
He embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916. He died of wounds on 19 September 1918 in Peronne, France.
He is buried in the Doingt Communal Cemetery Extension in France.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00002

Themes

War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Width

355 mm

Height or length

405 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Surrounds of portrait area - "Pte W. C.Hartwig 3rd Battn."

Central portrait area - Wreath surrounding photo - "Though lost to sight to memory dear."

Below wreath -
"IN LOVING MEMORY OF
our dear brother
Pte. Walter C. Hartwig
who departed this life, September 19, 1918.
Aged 29 years."

"He fell a hero in the deadly strife,
For King and Country he laid down his life;
Fame was achieved, and he had done his share
To win those laurels, rich and rare,
Which now adorn Australia's loyal race,
Not even Time its glory can efface."

"He Answered the Call."

Keywords

Australian Imperial Force

Place made

New South Wales
Australia

Year

c. 1918

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