DPCU shirt : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, Australian Army

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33921.003
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Cotton, Plastic, Polyester
Maker ADI
Place made Australia: Victoria
Date made 1993
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Long sleeved shirt in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric. The shirt fastens down the front with a concealed plastic button fastening and the second button is missing. There are two slanted breast pockets with concealed buttoned flaps and a woven name tag above the right breast pocket which is machine embroidered in black 'RUTLEDGE'. On the left shoulder is the woven Australian Army rising sun badge and a corporal's rank badge is sewn to each sleeve. A maker's label is sewn below the collar.

History / Summary

Worn 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.