Historical information

Leather briefcase belonged to Capt. Frederick Roy Phillips VX102776/V148225 born 9/12/1907 at Yackandandah. Known as Dr Roy Phillips OAM he was assigned to the 7th Aust CCS/AAMC as a Medical Practitioner. He served with the AMF 6/6/42-25/8/42 and AIF from 26/8/42 until his appointment was terminated on 26/2/1946. In 1945 he was deployed overseas to Milne Bay, New Guinea and Moratai, Borneo with the Plastic Surgery Unit. Following WW2 he was a general medical practitioner in Wangaratta and died on the 4/9/2006.

Physical description

Brown leather briefcase with handle attached. There are two metal clips on lid with locking devices attached to base. There are metal corners attached to edges of lid.

Inscriptions & markings

Top - F.R.P. in gold lettering
Base - 18 Solid Hide