Historical information

The Jacket belonged to Dennis James Powell, enlisted on 7.5.1941 No VX55199. Was a POW, discharged on 21.12.1945 in 2/29th Bn. Served Korea in the 3rd Bn No 32729 from 27.5.1951 - 14.8.1951, 24.9.51 - 22.4.1952.
The service ribbons on the jacket are;
1939 - 45 Star
Pacific Star
British War Medal
Australian Service Medal
Korea Medal
Un Medal Korea.
The pants have posssibly been used to make up a uniform.

Physical description

1. This is a black woollen jacket. It has 4 front pockets. It has Sgt's stripes on arm (Gold). It has RA Inf buttons. On the collars are another pattern RA Inf button - Kings Crown. Shiled design surrounded with oak leaves. Crossed rifles in centre of shield. It has six ribbons - see below.
2. Trousers - black wool. red stripe on legs. Fly is held shut with buttons, black. Two side pockets - One rear pocket.
3. Shirt - off white - civilian.
4. Belt - black wool, brass buckle.
5. Tie - black, purple liner.

Inscriptions & markings

Jacket - Inside has written - “3/2729 J.D. Powell”
Trousers- “ Jorgenson R/5”