The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Partially lined summer weight khaki service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by plastic RAAF buttons and metal press studs, those on the breast having three pointed flaps, while those at the waist are square. There is an internal pocket on the right side. The tunic has a four button opening secured with black plastic RAAF buttons. The shoulder slides bear the rank stripes of a squadron leader and oxidised brass crown and eagle badges. Sewn above the left breast pocket are a pair of RAAF pilot's wings and the ribbons of the Military Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920 and Victory Medal.
Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with the 12th Light Horse Regiment in March 1915 and was assigned the service number 674. In August he was deployed to Gallipoli where he served with the 1st Light Horse Regiment as a machine gunner. After contracting enteric fever in September he was evacuated to England for treatment. Upon recovering, Pentland was appointed to a commission in the British Royal Flying Corps in February 1916. He served with 16, 19, 29 and 87 Squadrons flying SPADs and Sopwith Dolphins. His service included both operational tours and instructor duties. By the end of the war Pentland had been awarded the Military Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross and was one of Australia's most successful flying aces, scoring 23 victories. Pentland returned to Australia after the war and served briefly with the newly formed Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) before moving to England and joining the Royal Air Force as a machine gun and fighting instructor. Pentland returned to Australia in 1926 and became a civilian pilot, flying in Australia and New Guinea. He rejoined the RAAF during the Second World War, initially instructing at elementary flying schools before commanding an air-sea rescue and communication unit in the Pacific for which he was awarded the Air Force Cross. He was discharged from the RAAF with the rank of squadron leader on 2 November 1945.
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with
1939-45 Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with t
Portrait of Alexander (Jerry) Augustus Pentland. Pentland enlisted in the 12th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in 1915 and served at Gallipoli as a machine gunner. He transferred
Air Force Cross with original presentation case. Engraved on reverse with year of award. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted i
Australia Service Medal. Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a tr
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a
British War Medal 1939-45. Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a
Distinguished Flying Cross with original presentation case. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age
Large brass Royal Flying Corps button showing a King's crown and the letters 'R.F.C'. Marked on the reverse is 'C & J WELDON. LONDON.'. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was
Military Cross. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with
Pacific Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with t
Wartime economy issue gilded metal RAAF officer's cap badge showing a King's crown with red velvet inset above an eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves. The badge is attached to a piece of dark bl
Wartime economy issue gilded metal RAAF officer's cap badge showing a King's crown with red velvet inset above an eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves. The badge is attached to a piece of dark bl
RAAF officers peaked cap with khaki cover. The cap has a black head band, black leather chin strap and a padded cap badge made from gold bullion thread and velvet. The badge depicts a King's crown abo
Gilded metal King's crown and RAAF eagle badge with metal backing plate as worn on an officer's forage cap. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At a
RAAF other ranks cap badge showing a wattle wreath surrounding the letters 'RAAF', and surmounted by a King's crown. On the reverse are two attachement lugs with split pins. Alexander Augustus Norma
Embroidered RAAF pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has white wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAAF' within a blue laurel wreath, on a dark blue background. Alexander Augustus Norman
Embroidered RAAF pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has white wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAAF' within a wreath, on a khaki background. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland
Embroidered Royal Air Force pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has cream coloured wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAF' within a khaki laurel wreath, on a black background. Alexander
Brass and enamel badge consisting of a white shield with brass figures of a sailor, soldier and airman in the center within a blue enamel circle bearing the words, 'RETURNED SAILORS' SOLDIERS' & AIRME
Small brass Royal Flying Corps button showing a King's crown and the letters 'R.F.C'. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in t
Lined summer weight khaki service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by oxidised brass RAAF buttons and
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper wit
Lined summer weight khaki service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by oxidised brass RAAF buttons and
RAAF blue officer's winter service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by black plastic RAAF buttons, th
RAAF blue officer's winter service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by black plastic RAAF buttons. Th
RAAF officer’s blue woollen service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast pockets and a pair of expanding waist pockets. The pockets each have flaps secured by black plastic RAAF buttons, those on
RAAF blue officer's winter service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by black plastic RAAF buttons. Th
RAAF blue woollen winter service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch pockets at the waist. There is also an inset waist pocket. The breast pockets hav
