Historical information

R. J. Tyrell, N448088 was a Private of Volunteer Defence Forces from 22 Mar 41 to 30 Sept 45. On discharge received a Certificate and a letter authorising his discharge and these sent by Registered Post.

Physical description

1. Certificate of Discharge - faded white paper with black writing from Australian Military Volunteer Defence Forces showing name, rank and No. of soldier and date of enlistment and discharge and signed off.
2. Letter of discharge - plain cream paper, black writing sent to R.J. Tyrell, Notification of Discharge.
3. Registered post envelope, brown paper with red lines in form of a cross on front. Registered Post Stamp.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Name and Rank of Volunteer, date of Enlistment and Discharge and signed by Officer in Charge. Cert “No. 14939”
2. Addressed to Volunteer and signed by O.I.C.
3. Registered Post Stamp and Address of Volunteer.