Description
Brown canvas cylindrical kit bag with draw string. 'A.G. GOODMAN. DSQD. 5TH.BTN. A.C.H.' is stencilled in white on the side of the bag.
Contextual Description
Taken by Trooper Arthur George Goodman to South Africa. Goodman was born in Adaminaby in 1879. He was working as a farmer when he enlisted in the 5th Battalion of the Commonwealth Horse in April 1902. The unit embarked for South Africa onboard the SS Columbian on 22 May 1902. 18 days before they arrived in South Africa the war ended. Goodman spent less than a month in South Africa, returning to Australia on 1 August. Goodman died at Katoomba in 1967.
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Accession Number
REL/02811
Object Type
Personal Equipment
Physical Description
Material: Canvas
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