| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL31552 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Nile |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1941-1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
RAAF handkerchief : Sergeant J D Dally, 36 Squadron RAAF
Description
Grey cotton man's handkerchief embroidered in one corner with RAAF pilot's wings, in white, black and pale blue. A small rectangular silver and blue paper manufacturer's sticker is attached to the handkerchief near the embroidery. It bears the word 'NILE' and shows a dhow sailing on the River Nile at night.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 413356 Sergeant John Douglas Dally, who served as a pilot with 36 Squadron RAAF. Born in January 1929, Dally enlisted for service in August 1941. He was accidentally killed on 14 September 1942 when his DC-2 aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Seven Mile Strip, near Port Moresby.