Historical information
Bettie Elizabeth Bird VF508756 enlisted in the Australian Women's Army Service on 10.4.43. She was discharged from the army on 18.8.44. Colin Odlum VX45898 2/23Batt AIF, KIA 12.7.42 at El Alamein. Colin and Bettie were engaged prior to him embarking. Refer 127.56 re Colin. Refer 1601 re William (Billy) Betties brother.
Physical description
.1) Photograph, B&W of Bettie Bird in uniform.
.2) Newspaper clipping with photo of Colin Odlum re "Xmas greetings to Miss Bettie Bird"
Inscriptions & markings
.1) "Kalma studio Pall Mall Bendigo"
.2) "Greetings from Tobruk"