| Accession Number | RELAWM32945.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton, Oxidised brass, Wool flannel, Wool serge |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Service dress tunic : Sergeant H W Mills, Headquarters 9 Australian Division
Description
Khaki woollen service dress jacket with a pair of pleated patch breast pockets with flaps and an expanding patch pocket with square flap over each hip. The tunic has oxidised AMF buttons, 9 Division 'T' shaped colour patches on each shoulder, sergeants' rank chevrons and three blue overseas service chevrons on the lower right arm. There are oxidised 'Australia' titles on each shoulder strap, but 'Rising Sun' collar badges are missing. The owner has added a series of four press studs to supplement the lower buttons, plus two each on the top pocket flaps.
History / Summary
Worn by NX12149 Sergeant Horace William Mills, Headquarters 9 Australian Division. Born on 20 July 1904 and a resident of Gunnedah, NSW, Mills enlisted on 13 April 1940 at Paddington, Sydney, and was discharged on 19 July 1943, upon his return to Australia. The 'T' shaped colour patch was approved for use by members of 9 Division in March 1943, in recognition of their service during the seige of Tobruk.