Uniform - CHEVRON & PATCHES, 1915-19

Historical information

Harry Cowley No 2615 enlisted in the 6th reinforcements to the 22nd Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 27.10.15. Transferred to the 7th Batt AIF on 24.2.16. Embarked for France 26.3.16. Hospitalised 4.7.17 with injured knee, hospital again 26.6.18 with Catarrh. WIA 11.8.18 GSW to right shoulder. Discharged from the AIF on 6.7.19.
Chevrons were worn inverted on the right sleeve of the uniform below the elbow. Colour patches were worn as shown on each arm.

Physical description

Items relating to H. Cowley.
.1) Chevrons denoting years of service, 4 blue "V" shaped stripes on a piece of kahki uniform cloth.
.2) Colour Patch, cloth, brown over red, 7th Batt AIF.
.3) Same as .1)

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