Historical information

Presented to the winners of 15 Aust Inf Bde Rifle Shooting contest in Bouganville in 1945, shortly after the war had ended

Significance

Won by members of the 58th Bn

Physical description

Shield shaped wooden plaque made of varnished timber, with smaller inset engraved plaque bolted to its center.

Inscriptions & markings

15 Aust Inf Bde Rifle shooting contest Bouganville 13 Oct 1945 won by 58/59 Bn
Members
Pte Kirkland P, Pte Robb P, Pte Penberthy C, WO Adcock B, Lt Zerner E, Cpl Flett H, Sgt Weston J, Pte Parsons R