Historical information

Department of Defence WW1 AIF Returned From Active Service lapel badge issued to Gunner Frederick LUCKIE 10622 born 22/7/1896 at Eldorado. He was a railway employee prior to enlisting on 4/8/1915 and assigned to 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He was hospitalised on 21/8/1917 suffering from Trench Fever, returned to Australia and discharged on 1/2/1918. He is buried at Eldorado and listed on the Shire of Wangaratta Roll of Honour on display at Eldorado Memorial Hall.

Physical description

Round in shape with crown on top badge with rising sun in centre circle surrounded by lettering. One lug attached on reverse.

Inscriptions & markings

Issued by Dept of Defence - Returned from Active Service
Reverse 53973