Studio portrait – Trooper Stephen John Arbuthnot
Item Number: 2455
Studio portrait – Trooper Stephen John Arbuthnot, Service no 876, Trooper, 8th Australian Lighthorse – died aged 21 years on Saturday 7th August, 1915, Gallipoli Peninsula. Prior to enlisting he was a grocer’s assistant at Bonnie Doon, Victoria. The Uniform for the light horse 1914 to 1918 was: Jacket khaki – wool serge, with accoutrements. Bandolier, Water Bottle, Haversack. Waist belt, Ammunition Pouches. .303 Rifle and Pat 07 Hooked Quillon Bayonet Breeches – Bedford Cord. Leggings and boots. Spurs & Butterflies.