Historical information
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings on Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant).
Significance
Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.
Physical description
Slouch hat with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge; cotton puggaree with 2/5 Battalion unit colour patch (Rectangle, black over red).
Inscriptions & markings
Inside: hand-written name (W. A. HARRISON)
Size 6 7/8, 1940
Maker's name stamped on leather lining (CORONET FELTS Pty [Ltd])
References
- WW2 Record Basic details of service record (enlistment and discharge dates,etc)