Ellis Silas b. c.1884

  • Artist (Draughtsman),
  • Artist (Painter)
Painter, illustrator and author, Ellis Silas was awarded DCM during the World War I.

painter, illustrator and author, wrote and illustrated Crusading at Anzac (London 1916) and A Primitive Arcadia: being the Impressions of an Artist in Papua (1926). Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal during WWI. Painted pictures of the Gallipoli campaign for the Australian War Memorial.

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Writers:
Staff Writer
Date written:
1996
Last updated:
2007