| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33635 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Headdress |
| Physical description | Emu feather, Leatherette |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1930s |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Emu plume : Lieutenant C C Busby, 22 Light Horse Regiment (Tasmanian Mounted Infantry)
Description
Emu feather plume gathered at the base and secured with a piece of black leatherette.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of Charles Culzean Busby, born 20 March 1898 in Cassilis, New South Wales. Busby was working as a station hand before enlisting in 6 Australian Light Horse Regiment in May 1917 as 3653 Trooper Patrick Busby. On 16 November 1917 he left Sydney for Egypt aboard SS Canberra, and went on to serve in Sinai and Palestine. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 4 August 1919. Busby later served in the militia with 22 Light Horse Regiment, where he received a promotion to lieutenant on 26 March 1940. On 8 November 1941 Busby, using his correct name, enlisted for service in the Second World War, receiving the service number T228. He served in 22 Light Horse Training Squadron, was promoted to captain and later discharged from 22 Motor Regiment.