| Place | Asia: Malaya |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28228 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Location | Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Lower Level: Malayan Emergency |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1950s |
| Conflict |
Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
Green cotton sweat rag neck cloth : Lieutenant R J Fletcher, 2 RAR
Description
Length of jungle green British Army sweat rag made of a thick woven cotton mesh.
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 235080 Robert John Fletcher. Bob Fletcher was born in Cowra in 1932, and entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon in February 1951. He graduated in December 1954, and served with 2 RAR in Malaya between 1955 and 1957 commanding rifle and mortar platoons.
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