| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL32926 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Identity disc : Corporal N A Gahan, 2/3 Pioneer Battalion
Description
Circular aluminium identity disc stamped with 'GAHAN N A METH NX28127' on the obverse and '04' on the reverse.
History / Summary
NX28127 Corporal Neville Albert Gahan was born in Maroubra, NSW in April 1917. On 4 June 1941 he enlisted in the Second AIF. He served overseas with the 2/3 Pioneer Battalion which saw action in both the North African and New Guinea campaigns. He was discharged on 25 January 1946.