Historical information
Scroll re death of "Thomas Coates", VX18443. Died 5/3/42.
Item is part of the Coates Family Collection.
Refer 9654.4 for Tom’s service details.
Physical description
White paper scroll rolled up and contained in a brown paper tubal postal container. Container has postal delivery address and return address and various ink stamps.
Actual scroll is in very delicate condition so not taken out for inspection of description.
1, Scroll.
2. Postal tube.
Inscriptions & markings
1. Addressed to "Mr J. Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi
If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia”
