Rank badge: RAN, Petty Officer with three good conduct stripes - Petty Officer Stoker R D Gilmore

Place Approximate locations: At sea
Accession Number REL28938.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Badge
Physical description Wool; Bullion; Cotton
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London
Date made c 1939-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Gold bullion thread embroidered crossed anchors and surmounted by an Imperial crown with red inserts on dark blue wool cloth. Attached to three bullion tape chevrons on dark blue cloth indicating 9 years service.

History / Summary

Associated with 19418 Petty Officer Stoker Ronald David Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy. Gilmore served in HMAS Yarra and in HMAS Warrego in 1941. His later death was accepted as being due to his wartime service.