| Accession Number | RELAWM13656.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Mounted Service pattern khaki breeches : Bombadier Klu, 1 Division Ammunition Column AIF
Description
Khaki wool cord breeches. Metal buttons at fly and around outside of waistband. Cuffs fasten with laces passing through metal eyelets. Knee patches of same wool cord fabric.
History / Summary
Karl Klu (service number 3296) was born in Fulham, London, enlisting on 16 September 1914 with 2 Field Artillery Brigade. He embarked from Australia on 22 December 1914, transferring to 3rd Field Artillery Brigade after his arrival at Gallipoli in 1915. After this campaign he was appointed a driver and transferred to 1 Division Ammunition Column (1DAC) in France in May 1916, and later to 3DAC. He was promoted to bombardier on 4 April 1918 before returning to Australia on 13 October 1918 as part of Special 1914 Leave scheme. Post-war he changed the spelling of his given name to Carl.