Historical information

"Edward Warren Callaghan". Edward enlisted (No.147354) in the RAAF on 23/2/1944, aged 18 years, 5 months.
His service was as follows;
1RD Shepparton 23/2/1944,
1 SD Fisherman's Bend 23/3/1944,
7 STT Geelong 3/4/1944,
1ES Ascot Vale 30/6/1944,
Graded Fit Rigger 15/10/1944
67 Sqd Laverton 19/10/1944, Edward flew on Coastal Reconnaissance missions from here. Due to colour blindness he was unable to fly combat missions.
7 AD Tocumwal 26/2/1945,
1 PD Royal Park 5/2/1946,
1 PD Royal Park 21/2/1946, Discharged from the RAAF with the rank of LAC.

Physical description

Cream coloured certificate with pro-form text in blue coloured print. RAAF Insignia at top of page. Personal details entered in black type. Text on back in blue coloured printing. Blank spaces on proforma filled with a red coloured line. Blue coloured line border around edge of certificate. Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC. Watermark featuring RAAF logo in light blue in central section of certificate.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC.