Identity disc: Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion

Places
Accession Number REL31157
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Aluminium
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made 1941
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Circular aluminium identity disc impressed 'VX50120 METH A2 BASSET S M'.

History / Summary

Worn by VX50120 Corporal Spencer Morris Basset of 2/24 Battalion, AIF. Basset was born in Donald, VIC in August 1918 and enlisted in the AIF as a driver on 10 March 1941. He served in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo with 2/24 Bn and later transferred to 9 Division Provost Company. He was Mentioned in Dispatches for exceptional service in the field in the South West Pacific area. Basset was discharged from service on 9 January 1946.