Batten, W C (Civilian, b.1880 - d.1960)

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Accession Number PR01805
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 wallet: 1 cm
Object type Letter, Souvenir
Maker Various
Place made Australia, United Kingdom: England
Date made 1916-1918; 1944-1945
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Correspondence relating to the First and Second World War service of William C Batten, a civilian, who worked in various capacities assisting with the construction of aircraft. The correspondence is primarily in the form of references for Batten from his employers at Vickers Limited (First World War) and Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Pty Ltd (Second World War). The First World War references are directed to the Arsenal Branch of the Australian High Commission Office in London. The Second World War references are generic. Also included in the collection is a dinner invitation and menu for a Vickers Limited staff dinner.