Historical information

Both Wills are made out to his Father “Walter David”, Mother “Wavetree”, Sister “Melva Joan”. His Mother’s name is spelt “Wavetry on the other Will.
Refer Cat No 3979.2 for Alans Service details.

Physical description

.1) Will A.A.F.A 130 Australian Military Forces, blue fine paper, black printed with printed entries.
.2) Envelope “On his Majesty’s service” brown colour to suit .1)
.3) Will, A.A.F.A 130 Australian Military Forces, light fawn coloured paper, black printed with hand written entries in black pen.
.4) Envelope A.A.Form A131 Australian Military Forces, brown colour, to suit .3).

Inscriptions & markings

.1) Details; dated 10 March 1942, Alan Walter Mason V245099, 17th Motor Regt, 25 Queen St Bendigo.
.2) On cover stamped in purple “13 June 1942”. Hand written in black, 13/6 V245099, Mason, Albert Walter, 17 Motor Regt. On Rear stamped “IDLE GOSSIP SINKS SHIPS”.
.3) Details; dated 17 May 1943, Alan Walter Mason, V245099, 2/1st Aust DKS OPG COY RAE, 25 Queens St Bendigo.
.4) On Cover stamped in purple. “11.June 1943”. Hand written; 11/6 V245099 Spr Alan Walter Mason 2/1st Aust Docks OPG Coy RAE 17.5.1943.