Historical information

The card relates to Flying Officer Ivan Francis SOUTHALL DFC & his marriage to Joy Blackburn on 8.9.1945.
Ivan Francis SOUTHALL initially enlisted as No V27277 in the CMF on 11.3.1941 aged 20 years. He was discharged from the Army on 18.6.1942 with the rank of Gunner in 22nd Field Regiment. He enlisted the following day in the RAAF No 418900. He was discharged from the Air Force with the Rank of Flight Lieutenant on 19.11.1946.
Refer Reg No 3701 re wedding invitation to Flight Lieutenant Reg ALLARDICE.

Physical description

Black / white wedding photo of an RAAF Officer & his bride in a garden setting.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in blue ink on back:
To Elaine & Reg with Kindest Regards from Joy & Ivan 8.9.45.