Historical information

Items were sent home by Herbert Leslie MCLEAN to his sister Hilda. Herbert Regt No 15936 enlisted in the AIF on 14.3.1916 aged 26. Embarked for England 25.10.1916. Returned to Australia 10.3.1918 and was discharged Medically unfit due a hernia complication.

Physical description

.1) Pillow, silk embroidered, padded & folded in half with knitted button. Front has pink lace & crocheted flowers & print.
.2) Handkerchief, silk with embroidered edges & shield. Main colour is light purple.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Embroidered on front: “To my dear Sister”

.2) Embroidered on front: “From the front”