Draw string calico bag and contents : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, Australian Army

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33920
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Heraldry
Physical description Calico, Cotton, Paper, Plastic, Stainless steel
Maker Unknown
Date made Unknown
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Rectangular calico bag with a draw string opening. Written with black felt pen at the top of the bag is 'RUT 594', and in the centre is 'RUTLEDGE 594'. Items contained in the bag include a pistol lanyard, two slide clips, two bandages in blue paper wrapping, a can opener and knife from a mess set and a 'TAG-IR' trip wire set.

History / Summary

Carried by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge, who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle ('ASLAV') Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor.