Historical information

John Raymond Bruns (Jack) enlisted in the 38th Bn CMF date unknown or "V" number at this point. A family photo shows the marriage of Jack to Margaret Joyce (Peggy) Ball dated 10.3.1942. The 38th Bn were part of the 6th INF Brigade and they moved to WA in March 1942 for Garrison duties. By the DVA roll he enlists in Geraldton on 23.7 1942 with the number VX88627. The unit relocates to the NT in January 1943. He is discharged from the Army on 13.4.1944 with the rank of Cpl in 6th Inf Brigade Dep Platoon.
Refer Cat No 5588, 5589P, 5599P for Peggy's Brothers.

Physical description

Set of Identity disc's, fibre one round orange colour, one eight sided fawn colour, a small metal is attached to them all held by a leather thong.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on both disc's, "VX88627 Bruns J.R M4" on reverse of both "04"