Historical information
Ribbons
1. 1939-45 Star
2. Atlantic Star with Rosette,
3. Africa Star with Rosette.
4. Italy Star,
5. Defence Medal,
6. War Medal 1939-45,
7. General Service Medal 1962,
8. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Physical description
1. Jacket - Khaki, woollen. On both arms are Sergeants cloth stripes and a cloth badge for Royal Aust. Engineers. It has eight medal ribbons on left breast.
2. Trousers - Khaki, woollen. Zip fly, no cuffs on ankles.
3. Lanyard - cotton, black. Small loop one end, large loop at other end.
Inscriptions & markings
Written in jacket is 35175 MacCathie. A tag in jacket shows his Navy no. C/JX340061 - British Navy.
