Khaki battle dress blouse : Private C Gilbert, 3 RAR

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Accession Number REL25144.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Wool
Maker Clothing Factory, South Melbourne (MTX)
Place made Australia
Date made c 1955
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Australian Army khaki wool battledress blouse with red cloth 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT' shoulder titles, and blue and gold United States Presidential Unit Citation. Size 10.

History / Summary

Associated with 3789835 Private C Gilbert, 3 RAR. He was called up in the 6th intake of National Servicemen and entered military service 28 September 1966, serving for 18 months as a rifleman and orderly, including time in Vietnam.