Object numberM2011/003:023
DescriptionGroup photograph of the First Australian Army Junior Staff School War Course 2 1942. The photograph is mounted on cardboard which has printed the name of the course and all the men in the photograph. John is in the second row, 6th from the left.
John Einfeld was born 21 Dec 1915. His parents migrated to Australia from England in 1909, both were born in Poland. His father was a Chazzan. As the Second World War approached John became interested in the First World War. In 1939, John was approaching the end of his Law Degree. He enlisted in the army in May 1939 and he was admitted to practice as a solicitor in August 1939. John trained in Australia and was responsible for training others. He thought that he would be fighting in Europe but instead was send to New Guinea and then to Bougainville Island. John was discharged March 1946 with the rank of Captain in H Q 2 Australia Corps.
John Einfeld was born 21 Dec 1915. His parents migrated to Australia from England in 1909, both were born in Poland. His father was a Chazzan. As the Second World War approached John became interested in the First World War. In 1939, John was approaching the end of his Law Degree. He enlisted in the army in May 1939 and he was admitted to practice as a solicitor in August 1939. John trained in Australia and was responsible for training others. He thought that he would be fighting in Europe but instead was send to New Guinea and then to Bougainville Island. John was discharged March 1946 with the rank of Captain in H Q 2 Australia Corps.
Production placeBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production date 1942
Object namephotographs
Dimensions
- width: 375.00 mm
height: 302.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Maadi Einfeld