Dog Tag

Historical information

This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.

Physical description

Tin or aluminium tag, circular in shape with embossed text. Loop at top is attached to the circular disc as a single piece of metal.

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed in tag: “H. S. GREENING (in round arc design)/ 3292, 5. A. I/ C.E”

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