Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa

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Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa

5926751 Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa; National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment, 1916 circa.

In 1912, aged 18, William Ellen left London bound for Wellington, recording his occupation as a farmer. Four years later he embarked with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade on 27 May 1916 destined for England. Private Ellen was killed serving with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force on the Somme on 27 September 1916. He is commemorated on the memorial to the missing at Caterpillar Valley in France.); © National Army Museum

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This poignant print captures a pocket watch case containing a photograph of Private William Henry Ellen, a young soldier from the 1st Battalion, The Auckland Regiment in 1916. At just 18 years old, Ellen left his home in London to embark on a journey to Wellington, where he listed his occupation as a farmer. Little did he know that four years later, he would be heading off to war with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade. Tragically, Private Ellen lost his life while serving with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force on the Somme on September 27th, 1916. His bravery and sacrifice are commemorated on the memorial to the missing at Caterpillar Valley in France. The image of this pocket watch case serves as a powerful reminder of the personal stories behind each soldier who fought during World War I. It is a tangible connection to Private Ellen's past and his ultimate sacrifice for his country. As we reflect on this piece of history preserved in time, let us honor and remember all those who served and gave their lives during times of conflict. Their memory lives on through artifacts like this one, keeping their legacy alive for future generations to learn from and appreciate.

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