Epaulette with rank insignia : Lieutenant Colonel K C McMullen, Australian New Guinea Administration Unit

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Accession Number REL25202.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia
Date made c 1943-1944
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Single khaki epaulette with oxidised copper rank insignia for lieutenant colonel and an 'AUSTRALIA' title.

History / Summary

NGX371 Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth G McMullen, served in the Australian New Guinea Administration Unit (ANGAU) during the Second World War. He was awarded the United States Medal of Freedom with Bronze Palm for meritorious service between 22 October 1943 and 1 June 1944.