| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/05208.001 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | White metal |
| Maker |
Harris, Herbert George |
| Date made | c 1942-1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Pair of dice : Trooper H G Harris, 2/6 Cavalry Commando Squadron
Description
Pair of dice made from a flat sheet of metal, cut and folded to form two cubes, with holes punched out to indicate the numbers on each of the six sides of each cube.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of QX31963 Trooper Herbert George Harris, 2/6 Commando Squadron. Trooper Harris was born in Sydney on 6 December 1912. He enlisted at Brisbane on 4 May 1942. Before he enlisted he worked in the horse racing industry. He died of wounds on 21 September 1943 in New Guinea and is buried in the Lae Military Cemetery.