| Accession Number | REL/09979 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Alloy |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 2: Aus Threat |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Whistle used by National Emergency Services
Description
Cast copper alloy whistle of standard tubular pattern with an integral suspension loop.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 439867 Flight Sergeant John Campbell, who enlisted in August 1943 and after training as a wireless operator, converted to B-24 Liberators and served with 99 Squadron. The whistle is of the pattern issued to National Emergency and Air Raid Wardens in Australia during 1939-1945.