Historical information

John Bruce MacCathie.
POB: Dalkeith, Scotland.
DOB: 4 AUG 1923.
WWII: He served in the Royal Navy, Service No C/JX340061.
POST WWII: As a member of the British Armed Forces he applied to stay in Australia – the National Archives holds his application form.
MARRIAGE: He married Isabel Noel Fulton in 1949, in Vic.
AUST. MIL. FORCES: He joined the Aust. Army and served from 1953 to 1977. His number then was 35175 in the Royal Aust. Engineers. His last rank was Sergeant.
Returned Service League: He spent some time as a member of the Castlemaine Sub Branch.
DEATH: He died 28 JUN 2005. His remains are in the Garden of Remembrance, Springvale, VIC.
FAMILY: He was survived by his wife Isabel ( dec 2020) and two children.

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.