| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33881 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Cotton webbing, Metal, Nylon |
| Maker |
Conlons Australia |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1971 |
| Conflict |
Period 1970-1979 |
Inflatable mattress : Major B Alabaster, Australian Citizen's Military Force
Description
Green inflatable mattress made of nylon with a waterproof coating. The mattress has three black plastic inflatable panels and a pocket for a pillow. A maker's label reads 'CONLONS AUSTRALIA 1971 (broad arrow) 8465-66-011-5818'.
History / Summary
Used by Brian Alabaster during his service with the Australian Citizen's Military Force during the 1960s and 1970s. In 1964 Alabaster enlisted as a private in 3 Battalion. He later served with the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was discharged in 1982 with the rank of major.
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