Historical information
Refers to the service of:- William Henry Brownridge VX 117364.
Enlisted CMF 13/8/42 - Number V500634. Transferred to AIF (VX117364) 12/11/42.
Discharged 18/1/46. Rank L/Sgt. Served NT. 17/2/43 - 27/6/44.
Moratai & Borneo 10/3/45 - 20/12/45.
Physical description
All in one hammock. It has a waterproof roof made from waterproof cotton. The roof has tabs to deploy it. It has built in walls and the ends are "solid" waterproof cotton. The sides are mozzie nets. One side has a brass zip. The base is of a strong cotton material (non WP). The two ends of the base have thick canvas ends with eyelets. Small cords join the eyelets to a steel ring for suspending the hammock. One ring has a length of sisal rope. The colour of the hammock is drab olive.