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World War 1, Europe, Germany, MALTHOUSE, 1918

1918
Overview

Grave in German cemetery of 79736 Private W Malthouse, died as Prisoner of War 6 December 1919

Historical information

Private Malthouse was a member of the Australian Military and Naval Expeditionary Force. He was bound for Rabaul in the SS Matunga which was captured and sunk by the German commerce raider Wolf. He died in captivity after the Armistice.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1985.121.1p
Item type
Photographs
Themes
War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Photographic Media
Inscriptions and markings

AMWA44320

Year
1918
Links to additional resources
Service Summary [www.aif.adfa.edu.au]
AWM Roll of Honour [www.awm.gov.au]
Service Records [recordsearch.naa.gov.au]
Matunga Capture [www.worldradiohistory.com]
Last modified
Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Completeness
94
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