The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Khaki wool beret lined with khaki polished cotton. The brim is bound with brown leather with an adjusting lace to the rear. There are two black painted metal eyelets on the right side of the beret for ventilation and a Rising Sun badge on the left. The words 'MTX SIZE 7' are stamped in black ink on the lining.
Related to the service Allan Lawrence Lauchlan, born 31 January 1921 at Croydon, NSW. Lauchlan enlisted on 14 July 1941 and served with 2/11 Armoured Car Regiment. The 2/11 Armoured Car Regiment was formed at Cowra and became part of 1 Armoured Division in July 1941; they were issued the Australian-designed and built Dingo Scout Car in June and July 1942, with numbers made up with the Rover light armoured car. One squadron of the 2/11 was detached in September 1942 to form 2/4 Armoured Regiment, while the remaining three squadrons joined 1 Armoured Division in Western Australia, where they remained until the Division was disbanded a year later. They were then transferred to 2 Armoured Division and disbanded in early 1944. Lauchlan met his future wife, Third Officer Louise Bryant Dewez, WRANS, at Townsville later in 1944. He was discharged on 1 July 1946.
Black wool felt beret lined with black polished cotton. The brim is bound with black leather. There are two black painted brass and aluminium eyelets on the right side of the beret for ventilation. Th
Plain white cotton bag with a thin cotton rope drawstring, with the following stencilled in black paint at the base of one side: 'NX38595 LT A.L. LAUCHLAN', and 61461 on the other. Numerous stains.
Officer's khaki soft khaki cotton drill peaked cap with a oxidised brass Rising Sun badge. The chin strap and its corresponding buttons are missing. The cap features a brown leather sweatband and is l
Black wool felt beret lined with black polished cotton. The brim is bound with black leather. There are two black painted brass and aluminium eyelets on the right side of the beret for ventilation. Th
Officer's khaki soft khaki cotton drill peaked cap with a oxidised brass Rising Sun badge. The chin strap and its corresponding buttons are missing. The cap features a brown leather sweatband and is l
Plain white cotton bag with a thin cotton rope drawstring, with the following stencilled in black paint at the base of one side: 'NX38595 LT A.L. LAUCHLAN', and 61461 on the other. Numerous stains.
Studio portrait of NX38595 (N9780) Lieutenant (Lt) Allan Lawrence Lauchlan, of Croydon NSW, who enlisted with the army on 14 July 1941. Lt Lauchlan was posted to the 2/11 Armoured Cavalry Regiment an
Group portrait of members of the 2/11 Armoured Cavalry Regiment. Identified, fifth from left: NX38595 (N9780) Lieutenant Allan Lawrence Lauchlan, of Croydon NSW, who enlisted with the army on 14 July
Woman's black neck tie with a black cotton maker's tag sewn to reverse, as well as sewn cotton name tag for 'Louise Dewez'. Related to the service of Louise Bryant Dewez, born North Sydney 20 May 1
