| Place | Asia: Malaya |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28233 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Aluminium, Glass |
| Location | Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery: Lower Level: Malayan Emergency |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1950s |
| Conflict |
Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
Mirror : Lieutenant R J Fletcher, 2 RAR
Description
Glass shaving mirror in an aluminium protective case. The aluminium case wraps around the edges of the mirror on three sides, and is crimped to prevent it sliding out. At the remaining end, the aluminium extends beyond the mirror and is tapered to a flat end with a hole punched in the centre. The Department of Defence marking 'D (Broad Arrow) D' is stamped into the case adjacent to the mirror.
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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