Water bottle : Corporal A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33923.003
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Plastic
Maker RENEWIT
Place made Australia
Date made 1992
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Green plastic water bottle with screw top opening and attached lid. Written in raised lettering on the front of the bottle is 'FOR WATER ONLY DO NOT APPLY CANTEEN TO OPEN FLAME OR BURNER PLATES', and on the base is 'RENEWIT 1992 (broad arrow) 8465-66-086-8349'. The bottle is worn and scratched and dirt is present in places.

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.