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#14175 - W.J. and M. McKay

Resource ID
Location
14175
Photograph 472
Title/subtitle
W.J. and M. McKay
Picture
W.J. and M. McKay
Format
Photograph
Identifier
World War 1; Bungendore
Publisher
23 January 1915
Summary
Portrait of William James and (Harriet Maud) Margaret McKay of Bungendore who were married on 23 January 1915, just after he enlisted for service in World War 1. Also pictured are the best man, maid of honour and flower girl.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies available for purchase.
Notes
McKay came from Gidleigh station just south of Bungendore. He served with the 7th Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli but died from dysentery on the the ship 'Valdivia' off the coast of Gallipoli on 16 August 1915. He is buried in East Mudros Military Cemetery on the island of Lemnos. His brother, Joseph McKay, was killed in action on 7 August 1915 on Gallipoli.