Turkish pannier : Lieutenant J J Greatorex, 1 Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron, AIF

Turkish pannier made of wicker and covered with canvas. The pannier has two wooden planks bolted along the base with a circular metal handle in between. Two metal plates are bolted to the back wall of the pannier each with a metal strip which acts as a hinge for the lid. Attached to these are two metal chain loops for attaching the pannier to a pack saddle or vehicle. A crescent and moon symbol and the letter 'C' within a triangle are stamped in between the metal plates with black ink. Two canvas covered handles are attached to each side of the pannier and the top of the lid is stencilled in white with 'LIEUT- J.J. GREATOREX 1ST A.M.G.S.'. The interior is lined with hessian.

Associated with Lieutenant James Joseph Greatorex. He enlisted on 14 September 1914 and initially served as a Sergeant with the regimental number 560. He served with 1 Light Horse Brigade Machine Gun Squadron and gained notice for several acts of bravery, one of which earned him a Mention in Dispatches. The citation for this action reads 'For conspicuous gallantry in action during the 2nd.Battle of GAZA on 19/4/17. Shortly after the enemy launched his determined Counter Attack on the position held by the Bde. on BAIKET EL SANA the officer in charge of the M.G. subsection working with "C" Squadron 1st. L.H. Regiment on the left flank of the position was wounded, this N.C.O. then showed conspicuous ability, determination and courage in handling his guns. He kept both guns going not-withstanding several casualties in his teams, contributing greatly to the successful breaking up of the enemy attack.'
Greatorex ended the war with a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant and embarked for return to Australia on 15 May 1919.