Historical information
HEWSTON, RAYMOND ERNEST, VX64672 Date of Enlistment, 19 October 1941, Age 31 Years, Date of Discharge 27 March 1946, Rank of PRIVATE, 8 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALLION.
Refer Cat No 2891.4
Physical description
Great Coat - Khaki colour woolen fabric with attached half belt. Inside pockets and lining to sleeves - beige colour cotton fabric. Buttons - Bakelite, brown, single breasted. Australia shoulder epaulette badges. Makers label inside back below collar
Inscriptions & markings
On Maker's label, black pvoutow cotton fabric. " REGIMENTAL No...../ NAME/V458/MADE IN/ AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ SIZE."
