Sergeant Charles Vivian Ziems And Unknown Soldier

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TitleSergeant Charles Vivian Ziems And Unknown SoldierObject TypePhotographDatec.1914DescriptionSergeant Charles Vivian Ziems with another unknown sergeant. Possibly taken in Palestine. Members of the 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment.

Both men are holding canes and have hats on.

A second picture is inside the frame - Lady standing up - writing - 'You and me from Charles'.Provenance and SignifcanceCharles Vivian Ziems was a storekeeper at Albion Park and later Kiama, and during his early life, was a member of the Illawarra Lancers where he held the rank of Lieutenant.

As a Private, aged 25, he embarked from Sydney on board the RMS Morea in 1917, AIF Australian Imperial Camel Corps, 17th Reinforcements and later the 12th Light Horse Refits.DonorHenderson, Terry

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MaterialOval frame metal with stand.Dimensions12cm x 8cm

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CollectionObjectsZiems, Charles Vivian Collection Last edited by: Will Chittick