John Bruce MacCathie. POB: Dalkeith, Scotland. DOB: 4 AUG 1923. WWII: He served in the Royal Navy, Service No C/JX340061. POST WWII: As a member of the British Armed Forces he applied to stay in Australia – the National Archives holds his application form. MARRIAGE: He married Isabel Noel Fulton in 1949, in Vic. AUST. MIL. FORCES: He joined the Aust. Army and served from 1953 to 1977. His number then was 35175 in the Royal Aust. Engineers. His last rank was Sergeant. Returned Service League: He spent some time as a member of the Castlemaine Sub Branch. DEATH: He died 28 JUN 2005. His remains are in the Garden of Remembrance, Springvale, VIC. FAMILY: He was survived by his wife Isabel ( dec 2020) and two children. Ribbons 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Atlantic Star with Rosette, 3. Africa Star with Rosette. 4. Italy Star, 5. Defence Medal, 6. War Medal 1939-45, 7. General Service Medal 1962, 8. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.1. Jacket - Khaki, woollen. On both arms are Sergeants cloth stripes and a cloth badge for Royal Aust. Engineers. It has eight medal ribbons on left breast. 2. Trousers - Khaki, woollen. Zip fly, no cuffs on ankles. 3. Lanyard - cotton, black. Small loop one end, large loop at other end.Written in jacket is “35175 MacCathie” A tag in jacket shows his Navy no. “C/JX340061” - British Navy.post ww2, uniform, winter, passchendaele barracks trust

1. & 2. Khaki Australian Army five pocket ammunition bandolier made of light weight cotton, It has an over the shoulder carry sling and snap shut closure brass buttons. The bandolier is used to carry .303 ball ammunition clips.1. & 2. “50 Ball 303 MARK 7 5.2.57 MF, C.G.C.F. AUST 1956 D^D”passchendaele barracks trust, bandolier, ammunition, 303 five pocket

1. 2. & 3. Ammunition pouch with an over the shoulder carry strap. The pouch holds 100 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition.1. “100 7.62 MM MXD LNK” 2. “1.4.” 3. “BALL L2 A2 MF 1962 TRA F3 MF”passchendaele barracks trust, pouch, ammunition, 7.62mm

Items 1, 2, 3, & 4. are identical. They are over the shoulder cotton ammunition pouches, army green with flap and press stud closure. identification marks on both sides of the pouch with clear marking stating 'LINKED' and 'BLANK' 7.62 ammunition.Side 1. “100 CART 7.62 mm BLANK FIAI LINKED MF” Side 2. “7.62 LINKED BALL L2A2, 100 RDS MF18. VQ/V67”passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouches

Army green webbing 10 pouch ammunition belt. There are ten compartments to place M1 Ammunition clips, fitted with brass clip closure buttons. the belt is adjustable in length and has a brass waist clasp.Faded diagram of a right facing arrow, inside the webbing before the waist clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition, usa, m1 10 pockets

1. Army green five pocket ammunition bandolier, stud brass closures secure each of the compartments. There is an over the shoulder carry strap. 2. Army green five pocket ammunition bandolier. 3. Army green five pocket ammunition bandolier.Items 1. & 2. “AUST/ MKI CPI N 11/67” 3. “AUST/ MK1 CPI N 11/67 50 7.62 L2 A2 17.6.68”passchendaele barracks trust, bandolier, ammunition, 7.62

Personal two pocket sewing kit, one open pocket and one button pocket with cotton tie closure strap. The contents includes buttons, pins, multi coloured cotton thread, and strong cotton thread.On the inside closure flap; “REGIMENTAL NO. NAME D^D”passchendaele barracks trust, sewing kit, two pocket kit

Personal sewing kit with two button pockets and one open pocket. The two button pockets have spare buttons, cotton for material repairs, the open pocket has a packet of sewing medals.“3/784485 B. BAKER” In faded red ink, “D^D”passchendaele barracks trust, kit, sewing personal

1. Green cotton over the shoulder seven compartment ammunition bandolier, designed to carry medium bore ammunition clips. 2. Green cotton over the shoulder seven compartment ammunition bandolier clips. Used to carry 5.56 mm 10 round clips.passchendaele barracks trust, seven pocket bandolier pouches, ammunition

Adjustable leather braces, worn with battle dress.D^D, 101passchendaele barracks trust, adjustable leather braces, uniform

1. Jacket - Battle dress, khaki wool. Standard army issue. On the arms are cloth badges - Royal Aust. Corps of Tpt. and Sergeants stripes. 2. Trousers - Battle dress - khaki wool. This is the 'Modern' type, no cuffs or buttons on the ankles.uniforms, ract, passchendaele barracks trust

This is a civilian men's dress blazer. On the breast pocket is the badge of the 38th Battalion. Motto is "HONOREM CUSTODITE". It has two metal buttons on the front and one on each sleeve. The motif on the badge is "HIGHLAND SCOTTISH". IT HAS A CROWN AND A THISTLE.38 bn, civilian blazer, 38 association, passchendaele barracks trust

1. Water bottle, kidney shaped, plastic green colour with an attached screw top lid. 2. Cup canteen stainless steel with fold out handle with identification markings stamped on. 3. Water bottle outer carry cover, green colour, shaped to fit 1. and 2. consisting of water proof material, outer, soft inner lining. Two folding flaps with press stud closure, back has webbing section sewn on with web belt and webbing attachments.1. On one side "FOR WATER ONLY, DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES". On the base "V1969 ^ 8465-71-108-8703" 2. On underside of handle, "8465-66-058-5567 1991 ^" On underside of Outer Carry Cover "HADDEN".passchendaele barracks trust, combination canteen, water bottle, cup, cover

1. Water bottle, kidney shape plastic green in colour with an attached screw top lid. 2.Cup canteen, stainless steel with a fold out handle. 3. Water bottle outer carry cover, green colour shaped as for 1. and 2. Water proof outer material, soft inner lining. Two folding flaps with press stud closure, back has webbing section sewn on with web belt and webbing attachments.1. On side, "FOR WATER ONLY DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES". On the base, "V1968^ 8465-71-108-8703" 2. "Stokes MELB 8465-50-242-7843 1968^". 3. Under webbing section, "Very faint stencilled lettering".passchendaele barracks trust, canteen, water, outer cover, equipment

One pocket small narrow khaki sewing kit container without the contents. This cotton container features three long separate sewn-in panels enabling longer objects to be carried in this kit. There is an open pocket on the base of the kit. The closure flap is secured by a strong cotton tie.passchendaele barracks trust, sewing kit

Army green cotton over the shoulder seven compartment 5.56 mm ammunition bandolier. The bandolier is designed to carry 10 rd clips.5.56mm BALL M193 10 RD CLIPSLOT TW 18470passchendaele barracks trust, bandolier, ammunition, seven pockets.

Items issues to name HUGHES, service number A237354. Refer to catalogue number 6890..1) .2) RAAF rank slide for polyester shirt, blue in colour with the word AUSTRALIA embroidered in white letters.Embroidered in cotton inscription word "AUSTRALIA"passchendaele barracks trust, raaf uniform, rank slides

There is a PBKS ticket in jacket = "WO1 David Fields".This is a black polyester style mess jacket. It has four front pockets. It has epaulettes and a white detachable collar. The front and two top pockets are held shut with brass buttons. The motif on the buttons is that of RAEME. On the arms are cloth rank badges of WO1.uniforms, mess dress, passchendaele barracks trust

Over the shoulder, webbing harness for carrying extra equipment."398080"passchendaele barracks trust, webbing, harness

Army green, over the shoulder, webbing spider harness, 65 pattern. For multiple carrying of additional equipment. All clips and brass fittings blackened.passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, spider harness

Over the shoulder harness for carrying extra gear, clips and fittings, blackened army green.“US, KURAUSKA, USRAU” (on buckle).passchendaele barracks trust, webbing harness, equipment

1. & 2. Two blackened cotton webbing gaiters, worn around ankles. They have three brass buckles and 3 leather straps.passchendaele barracks trust, gaiters, equipment

1. & 2. Two blackened cotton webbing gaiters, worn around ankles. They have three brass buckles and 3 leather straps.passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, gaiters

Items issued to "Tom Iser". Refer cat 383.2 for his service details 1. & 2. One pair of khaki woollen shin socks with sewn on tag stating the name of the owner.Sewn on tag "T.H. ISER" socks, shin socks, t.h. iser, passchendaele barracks trust, no.70 uniform

.1) & .2) Pair of leather leggings, stitching, leather straps & brass buckles, rectangular shape used in a cylinder shape.uniforms - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Vinyl gas mask with webbing straps & transparent eye pieces attached to a metal canister. Instructions for use & maintenance are printed on the side of canister.Imprinted into vinyl: “Med Adult” Stamped in black on vinyl: “Lot 21-3-SG”military equipment, passchendaele barracks trust, gas, masks

The Museum holds other items (POW) of "Vern Hufer".This is a British pattern peaked cap. It is of black wool. The peak is black leather. It has a red band around the crown and a thin red piece if piping around the top of the brim. Badge - a band of Oak leaves, a Crown at the top with two crossed swords in centre of Oak leaf wreath.Inside the plastic liner is a ticket with this on it:- “A3/92041 CAPT. D.F.V. Hufer” Stamped underneath leather hat band is “B.W.^D. ?04.”vern hufer, ww2, passchendaele barracks trust

Standard issue slouch hat. Leather liner, leather chin strap. R.A.C.T. Badge on upturned brim.slouch hat, ract, passchendaele barracks trust

Light faded green Women's hat with dark green peak and sides."Keep shape Headwear. Made in Sydney. 1978 Size 56".passchendaele barracks trust, women's dress hat, army

Hat band (also known as pugaree) for Australian Army slouch hat. The band is coloured khaki.Stamped on, "Made in Australia".passchendaele barracks trust, slouch hat, pugaree, army uniform