Historical information

Newspaper clipping of an article about Australian forces fighting in the Middle East doing a radio broadcast for friends and families at home. Exact date is unknown but during WWII.

VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping adhered to brown support card with note typed by a typewriter down left side.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed: "SOLDIERS' VOICES HEARD IN RADIO GREETINGS'
Typewriter: "STH GILAND SOLDIER - CPL. TOM THOMAS VX 27898"