The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Portrait of Alexander (Jerry) Augustus Pentland. Pentland enlisted in the 12th Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in 1915 and served at Gallipoli as a machine gunner. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) in 1916 and was posted to 16 Squadron RFC in France. His service included both operational tours and instructor duties and by the end of the war he had been awarded a Military Cross (MC) and DFC and was an air ace with twenty-three victories. In 1921 Pentland transferred to the newly formed Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) holding the rank of Flight Lieutenant (Flt Lt). He resigned from the RAAF in 1923 but during the Second World War he rejoined and commanded an air-sea rescue and communication unit in the Pacific and was awarded the AFC. Pentland died in 1983.
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with
1939-45 Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with t
Air Force Cross with original presentation case. Engraved on reverse with year of award. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted i
Australia Service Medal. Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a tr
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a
British War Medal 1939-45. Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a
Distinguished Flying Cross with original presentation case. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age
Large brass Royal Flying Corps button showing a King's crown and the letters 'R.F.C'. Marked on the reverse is 'C & J WELDON. LONDON.'. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was
Military Cross. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with
Pacific Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with t
Wartime economy issue gilded metal RAAF officer's cap badge showing a King's crown with red velvet inset above an eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves. The badge is attached to a piece of dark bl
Wartime economy issue gilded metal RAAF officer's cap badge showing a King's crown with red velvet inset above an eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves. The badge is attached to a piece of dark bl
RAAF officers peaked cap with khaki cover. The cap has a black head band, black leather chin strap and a padded cap badge made from gold bullion thread and velvet. The badge depicts a King's crown abo
Gilded metal King's crown and RAAF eagle badge with metal backing plate as worn on an officer's forage cap. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At a
RAAF other ranks cap badge showing a wattle wreath surrounding the letters 'RAAF', and surmounted by a King's crown. On the reverse are two attachement lugs with split pins. Alexander Augustus Norma
Embroidered RAAF pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has white wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAAF' within a blue laurel wreath, on a dark blue background. Alexander Augustus Norman
Embroidered RAAF pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has white wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAAF' within a wreath, on a khaki background. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland
Embroidered Royal Air Force pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has cream coloured wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAF' within a khaki laurel wreath, on a black background. Alexander
Brass and enamel badge consisting of a white shield with brass figures of a sailor, soldier and airman in the center within a blue enamel circle bearing the words, 'RETURNED SAILORS' SOLDIERS' & AIRME
Small brass Royal Flying Corps button showing a King's crown and the letters 'R.F.C'. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in t
Partially lined summer weight khaki service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by plastic RAAF buttons
Lined summer weight khaki service dress tunic with a pair of pleated breast patch pockets and a pair of expanding patch waist pockets. The pockets have flaps secured by oxidised brass RAAF buttons and
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper wit
1914-15 Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper wit
1939-45 Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with t
Pacific Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a trooper with t
British War Medal 1939-45. Engraved around edge with recipient's details. Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland, known as Jerry, was born on 5 August 1894. At age 20 he enlisted in the AIF as a