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Accessory - BUSH HAT, BANDAGES & NECK CLOTH, 2) - .4) 11.1944

  • Khaki floppy bush hat 1950’s era

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  • Three first field dressings WW2 era

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  • Section of green sweat rag late 1950’s

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  • Khaki floppy bush hat 1950’s era
  • Three first field dressings WW2 era
  • Section of green sweat rag late 1950’s

Historical information

Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE, JP. Jack as he was known enlisted in the Australian Army near the end of WWII No 31224 age 16 years. He then served in Malaya 1959 - 1961then Vietnam with the rank of Captain with 1st Aust Task Force HQ Light Aid Detachment (LAD) 7.5.1969 - 7.11.1969, HQ Aust Force Vietnam Army component 8.11.1969 - 7.5.1970. He retired with the rank of Major in 1985 after 40 years plus. He was awarded an MBE in 1969 for his services to the Australian War Memorial.
Elected to Committee Bendigo RSL 1988 - 1993 with Snr Vice President 1989 - 1993, re-elected 1999 - 2000. Re-elected again in 2002 as Snr Vice President.
He was elected to Bendigo City Council 1990 - 1993 serving as Mayor in 1993.

Physical description

.1) Bush hat, floppy, khaki canvas, belonged to Major J BALSILLIE.
.2) - .4) Gauze wound dressing in brown cotton pack, 2 rolls per pack.
.5) Neck cloth, green cotton.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Inside hat: Maj J Balsillie.
.2) - .4) Labelled: First Field Dressings.

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