Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. From a collection of items that were issued to National Serviceman Barry James Lewis, Service # 4721403, who served in the Australian Army Catering Corps, Detachment, 5th Australian Services Canteen Organisation, in Vietnam from 10 Nov 1970 until 21 Oct 1971.Rectangular mosquito net of green nylon and nylon mesh, with corners of the net reinforced by triangular nylon patches. Sewn into the corners and the upper seams of the mosquito net are lengths of nylon cord. This could be tied to a tree or line to suspend the mosquito net over a sleeping area. A nylon skirt around the edges is designed to be tucked under the soldier to make a floor.Conlans /Australia /1969 /(broad arrow )/8465 / 66/ 012/ 1390vietnam, lewis, net, netting, protection, mosquito net, sleeping tent, tent, insect protection

The net belonged to Florence Emily Grylls. (Born Bendigo, enlisted N/A) in the AAMC reinforcements as Staff Nurse on 20.6.17 age 29 years. Embarked on 30.6.17 and disembarked Bombay on 30.7.17. She nursed at 3 different hospitals. Hospital with Influenza serious on 17.10.18. Embarked for Australia 28.2.19. Discharged from the service 17.1.20. Letters in the records show that she worked at Caulfield Repatriation Hospital after the war. Refer 03 her brother John.White cotton mesh with muslin top section & edges Tapes & string at corners for suspendingnetting mosquito, equipment, military use

Three photos relating to Vera White .02 - Vera White's wedding photo 1944. Wedding dress made from mosquito netting with lace trim. Clothing rationing made it difficult to buy material. Both Vera and her sister wore the same dress for their weddings. ( Hardcopy of photo is at A.06.04.B3C) .03 - Wedding group photo for Vera's sister, wearing the same dress. Vera is bridesmaid on the right. 1944domestic life, costume, vera white