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White cotton pique cover for an Royal Australian Navy officer's peaked cap.
Worn by Paymaster Commander Hugh Malanai Johnson. Johnson joined the Royal Australian Navy with the rank of Boy, 2 Class and boarded his first ship, HMAS Tingira, on 13 April 1921. During his naval career Johnson served on numerous ships, including HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney and the shore establishment HMAS Cerberus. He joined HMAS Hobart on 8 April 1942 as Paymaster Lieutenant. He was promoted to Acting Paymaster Commander on 25 May 1942, and confirmed in that rank in May 1943. He died when HMAS Hobart was torpedoed by the Japanese near Espiritu Santo in the Solomons on 20 July 1943.
Studio portrait of Paymaster Lieutenant (later Paymaster Commander) Hugh Malanai Johnson, HMAS Hobart, RAN, killed in action 20 July 1943. Paymaster Lieutenant Johnson boarded his first ship, HMAS Tin
Royal Australian Navy officer's peaked cap with woven black mohair hat band and patent leather black chin strap. The peak of the cap is embroidered with gold bullion oak leaves and an embroidered offi
Royal Australian Navy officer's double breasted blue winter service jacket. The jacket is made of wool serge and has a notched collar with a button hole in each lapel. A slanted pocket is located on t
Studio portrait of Paymaster Lieutenant (later Paymaster Commander) Hugh Malanai Johnson, HMAS Hobart, RAN, killed in action 20 July 1943. Paymaster Lieutenant Johnson boarded his first ship, HMAS Tin
Collection relating to the Second World War public service of Paymaster Commander George Lionel Macandie, Australian Commonwealth Naval Board, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 -
Pacific Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. William Harold Thurlby was born at Daylesford, Victoria on 4 January 1900. He joined the Royal Australian Navy on 31 December 1913 when
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. William Harold Thurlby was born at Daylesford, Victoria on 4 January 1900. He joined the Royal Australian Navy on 31 December 1913 whe
