Historical information

Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer 2759.2 for his service history.

Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.

Physical description

Two Identity Discs, 1 round aluminium, 1 eight sided fibre and 1 badge with crown & Edward VII & Alexandra depiction, with a small piece of red cloth attached to the metal. All are attached to a length of laced leather

Inscriptions & markings

“40 H HEWSTON 3 Aust Pnrs AIF Pres 1916”
“Edward VII Accession 22.1.1901 Coronation 26.6.1902”