Historical information

Uniform re Bertram Charles (Bluey) Addington. Initially enlisted No S5269 on 20.4.1942, discharged as a Pte on 13.5.1943 in 4th Bn Volunteer Defence Corps.
Re enlisted No 140422 on 25.5.1943 in the RAAF, discharged 5.5.1948 with the rank of Cpl in Laverton Transit Departure and Reception.
At some point enlisted in the Army No 41843 and served Vietnam in Aust Force Provost Corp from 19.4.1967 - 19.4.1968, Aust Army Training Team Vietnam 4.8.1970 - 14.10.1971.
Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class.
Service ribbons on jacket.
1. British Empire medal.
2. British War medal 1939 - 45
3. Aust Service medal
4. Vietnam Campaign Medal
5. Long Service and good conduct Medal
6. South Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Physical description

.1) Jacket, woollen. Four breast pockets. The top two pockets are held shut with a button. Has woven WO1 metal badges. There are four brass buttons holding the front shut. It has a detachable collar system (white). The collar badges are a laurel wreath, topped with a crown and 2 crossed swords in the centre. The motif on the buttons is similar, but, without the wreath it has a ribbon bar with six medals.
.2) Trousers, woollen. Black with white stripe down each leg.
.3) Swagger stick. Dowel with woven leather cover.