The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 1918. Dewez enlisted on 7 April 1943 with the Woman’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS), initially as a driver and later as a Sea Transport Officer at the shore establishment HMAS Kuttabul. She was appointed Third Officer on 28 September 1944 and soon after transferred to HMAS Magnetic, in Queensland. It was here, in Townsville, that she met her future husband, army Lieutenant Allen Lawrence Lauchlan of Croydon, NSW. Dewez was discharged on 4 February 1946.
Black double breasted serge officer's jacket, with inset pockets on each hip, a welt pocket at the left breast, and two rows of four gilded brass buttons bearing the design of a King's crown, fouled a
Khaki drill short sleeved blouse with fold down collar, four darts to shape each breast, a pair of breast patch pockets with pointed flaps, and a pair of buttoned shoulder straps, each bearing dark bl
Cast brass King's Crown officer's RAN wartime economy issue cap badge without gold bullion embroidery. Related to the service of Louise Bryant Dewez, born North Sydney 20 May 1918. Dewez enlisted on
Cast brass King's Crown officer's RAN wartime economy issue cap badge without gold bullion embroidery. Related to the service of Louise Bryant Dewez, born North Sydney 20 May 1918. Dewez enlisted on
Black double breasted serge officer's jacket, with inset pockets on each hip, a welt pocket at the left breast, and two rows of four gilded brass buttons bearing the design of a King's crown, fouled a
Khaki drill short sleeved blouse with fold down collar, four darts to shape each breast, a pair of breast patch pockets with pointed flaps, and a pair of buttoned shoulder straps, each bearing dark bl
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.
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
