The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Privately purchased large metal framed backpack in 'Auscam' pattern camouflage canvas fabric. The pack has four pockets on the front, a top with drawstring closure, and an elasicated flap. It has had some additional black webbing straps sewn onto the sides, and a carry handle at the top. Loose webbing straps on the belt have been secured with black gaffer tape. A white square, with a red circle at its centre, has been painted on the back of the pack. 'PARNABY 556481' has been crossed out on the top of the pack.
Associated with 185458 Lance Corporal Shannon McAliney. He was accidentally killed in Somalia on 2 April 1993, whilst on patrol with D Company, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), on Operation Solace. Operation Solace was the Australian Defence Force's main contribution to humanitarian efforts in Somalia in 1992. The operation centred around the deployment of 1RAR Battalion Group to Humanitarian Relief Sector Baidoa in the Southern Central region of Somalia.
Australian Active Service Medal with clasp 'Somalia'. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with 185458 Lance Corporal Shannon McAliney. He was accidentally killed in Somalia on
White painted cardboard box. '185458 L/CPL / S. McALINEY / 2 APR 93 / BAIDOA. SOMALIA' is written on top of the lid in black ink. Green printed postal sticker and handwritten postal details are on the
Oxidised 'antique' copper Infantry Combat Badge. The badge is a wreath overlain by a vertically aligned bayonet. Associated with 185458 Lance Corporal Shannon McAliney. He was accidentally killed in
Private issue 'Auscam' pattern camouflage canvas yoke. The yoke is lined with a black blanket type material and has two pockets with velco seals in the chest area. Associated with 185458 Lance Corpo
White painted cardboard box. '185458 L/CPL / S. McALINEY / 2 APR 93 / BAIDOA. SOMALIA' is written on top of the lid in black ink. Green printed postal sticker and handwritten postal details are on the
Private issue 'Auscam' pattern camouflage canvas yoke. The yoke is lined with a black blanket type material and has two pockets with velco seals in the chest area. Associated with 185458 Lance Corpo
Australian Active Service Medal with clasp 'Somalia'. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Associated with 185458 Lance Corporal Shannon McAliney. He was accidentally killed in Somalia on
Oxidised 'antique' copper Infantry Combat Badge. The badge is a wreath overlain by a vertically aligned bayonet. Associated with 185458 Lance Corporal Shannon McAliney. He was accidentally killed in
Black canvas backpack. The pack comprises a single large bag with a drawstring top and an overlapping flap secured by two 'Fastex' clips. This top flap also contains a small internal pocket with a zip
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and oth
