| Place | Asia: Malaya |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33746 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Badge |
| Physical description | Enamel, Gilded metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Malay Peninsula, 1964-1966 |
RAAF Comforts fund badge : Flight Officer J N Snow, RAAF Nursing Service
Description
Small RAAF Comforts fund lapel badge consisting of a set of gold RAAF wings with a red and gold crown in the centre. The words 'R.A.A.F' is written in gold on a dark blue background and beneath 'COMFORTS FUND' in gold against a light blue background. The badge has a pin clasp on the reverse.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of Flight Officer Janet Naomi Snow (later Carter) who was born at Narrogin, Western Australia in 1934. After undertaking nursing training at Royal Perth Hospital, she received a commission for service with the RAAF Nursing Service in November 1961. Snow received postings to Laverton, Richmond and Amberley, before being posted to Butterworth in north Malalya at the height of the Indonesian Confrontation in March 1964. During her posting at Butterworth, Snow flew on medical evacuation flights in both Dakota aircraft and helicopter between Butterworth and Penang Island. In March 1965, Snow was discharged from service on account of her marriage to Captain Geoffrey Carter of the Australian Army; a long standing regulation that ruled women ineligible for military service upon marriage.