Historical information
The 38th Bn began recruiting on March 1st 1916 as part of the recruitment to raise a 3rd Division in Australia for overseas service, on the first day 201 men had enlisted.
Physical description
Pamphlet re the presentation of the 38th Battalion Colours on Sunday 11th June 1916, cover with 4 pages of internal, front cover has Rising Sun at top, the two Colours under then description of the timing by Sir Roland Munro Ferguson P.C, G.C.M.G on behalf of the Citizens of Bendigo, inside 4 pages re the presentation, all print in blue type.
