Historical information

The identity discs of Australian soldiers of the First World War were initially made of aluminum and then made of a fibre material. Like other soldiers of the Great War the Australian 'Diggers' were issued an identity tag or disc. The first official disc was a small flat metal disc of aluminum, then there were two identity discs issued, made of a fibre one was a red disc the other was grey and octagonal.
The discs were usually stamped with the information that the Military required. The Regimental number, Regimental name, soldiers' surname and initials and his religion were on the tag.
Douglas Russell was a farmer, the son of John Russell, director of the Orbost Butter Factory for 50 years.
Alex Pullar Cameron died from injuries in 1919.

Physical description

Two World War 1 identity tags. Both are aluminium and engraved on front. There are loops at the top for a chain around the neck.

Inscriptions & markings

.1 22046 Vet Sgt G.H D. Russell.........Pres.
.2 6267 GNR A.P. Cameron................Pres