Photographic portrait of Army Chaplain (AIF) Rev. Fr. Edmond McAuliffe, OBE, Major / photographed by C. Vandyk Ltd

PXA 2171

fonds

ca. 1918

Graphic Materials, Photographs

1009314

1 photographic print - Image 14 x 21 cm, and mount 23 x 32 cm.

Father Edmund McAuliffe was born on the 28 August, 1881 in Ireland. Here he trained as a Catholic priest, before coming to serve at St Mary’s Cathedral, Newcastle, Australia. On 8 September 1914 McAuliffe enlisted in the Chaplain’s Corps (4th Class), which would take him to both Gallipoli and Pozieres. McAuliffe celebrated mass at both locations. On 30 June 1918 McAuliffe returned to Australia, and was awarded the medal for Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He died on 15 November, 1964 aged 83.

References:
Australian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au (accessed 15/08/2017)
The AIF Project: Rev Father Edmond McAULIFFE https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au (accessed 15/08/2017)
Library Correspondence File

1 photographic portrait depicting Father Edmond McAuliffe, dressed in his army uniform and being supported by a walking stick.

Out of copyright: Created before 1955
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

Inscription beneath image reads "C. Vandyk Ltd/ 41, Buckingham Palace Rd, S.W. (Copyright)"