Tootell, Margaret (Civilian, b.1923 - d.2005) Accession Number: 3DRL/6562(D)

Description

Collection relating to the Second World War service of civilian Margaret Tootell, Volunteer Air Observers Corps, Australia, 1945.

Oversize folio 1 of 1 - contains one certificate presented to Margaret Tootell in appreciation for her efforts with the Volunteer Air Observers Corps (VAOC). The certificate, issued on 25 September 1945, recognised Margaret's three years of service with the VAOC.

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Accession Number
3DRL/6562(D)
Illustrator
McLaren & Co. Pty Ltd
Publisher/Issued By
Royal Australian Air Force
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Certificate
Measurement
Overall: 432 x 290 mm
Date Made
1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 749/104/019
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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