| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL34592 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Brass; Cotton webbing |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1950 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Pair of web anklets : Lance Corporal G C Ralston, 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment
Description
A mismatched pair of Australian Army pattern short web anklets with web straps. The anklets have been 'Blancoed' green over their original khaki finish, and there is a lining of light-weight canvas on the lower inside section of each. There are indecipherable markings on the inside of the left-leg anklet.
History / Summary
These anklets were worn by Lance Corporal G C Ralston MM. Gavin Carmichael 'Toby' Ralston was born at Seaham, via Maitland, NSW on 4 April 1928. He was a K Force volunteer and served with 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, in Korea between 7 April 1952 and 24 March 1953. He was awarded the Military Medal for his actions in more than two dozen patrols into No-Man's-Land during the battalion's tour, including a patrol in September 1952 that attempted to recover Captain Phillip Greville and his men, who had been captured by the enemy.
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