The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Brass 'AUSTRALIA' shoulder title with loops soldered to reverse and the maker's name impressed into it.
Worn by 1478 Aircraft Mechanic Class 2 Henry James Marston, Australian Flying Corps, of Brunswick, Victoria. An instrument fitter by trade, Marston enlisted on 10 October 1916 aged 22 and after initial training at Laverton, embarked for overseas service from Melbourne aboard HMAT Shropshire on 11 May 1917. Upon arrival in England, he continued his training at Farnborough and Halton Camp East, Wendover from 28 July until November 1917. On 22 November he crossed the Channel to France, being posted to 69 Squadron AFC (later to be redesignated 3 Squadron AFC in January 1918), then based at Bailleul. Marston remained with 3 Squadron until mid 1919, and returned to Australia aboard the transport Kaiser-i-hind. He was discharged on 16 July 1919.
Female relatives badge, impressed on reverse '153687' and fitted with brass pin. Missing suspension bar. This Female Relatives Badge was issued to Mrs Fanny Marston, the mother of Henry Marston to w
Brass identification bracelet consisting of a round aluminium identity disc and three good luck charms. Engraved on one side of the disc is 'HJ MARSTON / No 1478 / AFC / AIF' and on the reverse 'MRS F
Shaped brass wrist identity disc, with pair of keepers for a leather strap. The disc is engraved 'AIR MECH MARSTON H J 1478' and 'CE / AUST FLYING COR AIF'. In between which is a crudely realised crow
Female relatives badge, impressed on reverse '153687' and fitted with brass pin. Missing suspension bar. This Female Relatives Badge was issued to Mrs Fanny Marston, the mother of Henry Marston to w
Shaped brass wrist identity disc, with pair of keepers for a leather strap. The disc is engraved 'AIR MECH MARSTON H J 1478' and 'CE / AUST FLYING COR AIF'. In between which is a crudely realised crow
Brass shoulder title of the Australian Flying Corps. The badge is made up of the voided letters 'AFC' joined together between two parallel bars. Two ring lugs are attached to the reverse of the title.
Brass identification bracelet consisting of a round aluminium identity disc and three good luck charms. Engraved on one side of the disc is 'HJ MARSTON / No 1478 / AFC / AIF' and on the reverse 'MRS F
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service in the Flying Corps on 16 October 1
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Born in Parkes, NSW, in 1897, 1626 Air Mechanic Second Class Jack Edwin McKimm enlisted for service in the Flying Corps on
