Historical information

This embroidery was sent home to Irena Mede Baulch who was the younger sister of William John Baulch.
William (born Nerranda Vic, enlisted Melbourne) No 2566 on 2.8.1915 age 36 years 2 months in the 6th Reinforcements 23rd Bn AIF, embarked for Eygpt 27.10.1915, transferred to the 58th Bn 23.2 1916, embarked for France 17.6.1916, Reported KIA 30.11.1916 then listed as wounded and admitted to the 1st Anzac Main Dressing Station GSW to the head on 1.12.1916, DOW's 1.12.1916.
The embroidery has "1918" in the centre.
The item was handed down through the family to Irena’s Grandson Noel Ridge.
It is unclear how the item came to Irena as there is no other Military connection in the family.

Physical description

CENTRAL white silk square surrounding a small panel of embroidery featuring flags of various nations in the shape of 1918. Cotton lace inserts between 4 silk panels embroidered with pale pink & white flowers & trailing green foliage. Pale pink ribbon bows at each corner < the whole silk panel edged with wide, scalloped edge lace with mitered corners.

Inscriptions & markings

"1918 Souvenir de France"