Cobby, Arthur Henry (Harry) (Air Commodore, b.1894 - d.1955) Accession Number: PR01712

Description

Collection relating to the First and Second World War service of Air Commodore Arthur Henry (Harry) Cobby CBE, DSO, DFC & Two Bars, GM, Australian Flying Corps, Royal Australian Air Force, circa 1916-1946.

Collection comprises photocopies of biographical information relating to the service of Air Commodore Cobby.

Wallet 1 of 2 - consists of three folders. Folder 1 contains copies of service records, certificates and award citations. Folder 2 contains 3 original photographs of Cobby, one aerial image and several photocopies of photographs. Folder 3 contains newspaper clippings and photocopies of newspaper articles.

Wallet 2 of 2 consists of 2 folders of extracts from published material. Folder 1 contains material relating to Cobby's First World War service in the Australian Flying Corps. Folder 2 contains material relating to Cobby's Second World War service with the Royal Australian Air Force.

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Accession Number
PR01712
Maker
Various
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Document
Measurement
Extent: 4 cm
Wallet/s: 2
Date Made
c.1916-1946
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
50
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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