| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34592 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Brass; Cotton webbing |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1950 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Pair of web anklets : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
Description
A mismatched pair of Australian Army pattern short web anklets with web straps. The anklets have been 'Blancoed' green over their original khaki finish, and there is a lining of light-weight canvas on the lower inside section of each. There are indecipherable markings on the inside of the left-leg anklet.
History / Summary
These anklets were worn by Lance Corporal G C Ralston MM. Gavin Carmichael 'Toby' Ralston was born at Seaham, via Maitland, NSW on 4 April 1928. He was a K Force volunteer and served with 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Korea between 7 April 1952 and 24 March 1953. He was awarded the Military Medal for his actions in more than two dozen patrols into No-Man's-Land during the battalion's tour, including a patrol in September 1952 that attempted to recover Captain Phillip Greville and his men, who had been captured by the enemy.
Share this page
Related information
Conflicts
Places
Subjects
Related Objects
- Australian Army battledress blouse : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- String vest : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- British Army woollen trousers inner : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- Kitbag : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- 1937 Pattern webbing waist belt : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- Pair of mesh inner soles : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
- Korean PPSh 41 Sub-machine gun : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment