Historical information

Framed commemoration piece about Legatee Oriel John Grattan, born 19 September 1894 in West Melbourne. Served in 103rd Battery AIS in the Great War. Served as a Legatee from 10 March 1939. Awarded fifty-year certificate as a Legatee on 10 March 1989.
Possibly made to commemorate Legatee Grattan's 50 years of service to Melbourne Legacy.
Legatee Grattan was usually referred to as Grat. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the first property owned by Legacy after the bequest of a sizeable donation, see item at 00964.

Significance

Significant historical record of the life and service of a Legatee

Physical description

Framed collage of documents, photographs, medals, letters and medallions commemorating the life and service of Legatee Oriel John Grattan to Melbourne Legacy. Contains:
Birth notice
Birth certificate
Certificate of marriage
Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919
Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country'
4 military medals with ribbons
2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases
Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli
Ville D'Amiens medallion
Various photographs
Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificate