Jason Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I have finally gotten around to photographing these 2 things so as to share with you guys, first up a period photograph (unfortunately sealed behind glass, hence the angle of the pic) of my grandfathers 5th Light Horse MG Section in Palestine, circa 1916-1917. He is standing in the middle row, 4th from the right. They must have put him there, standing on the raised section of the staircase, as he was only 5'1" tall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 19, 2010 Author Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) And the second thing, again behind glass....the document signed by then Governor-General Viscount De L'Isle in 1962 confirming my father's appointment as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Citizens Military Forces (CMF). Not bad for a fellow who never got any higher than Corporal during 1939-45! cheers Jas Edited June 19, 2010 by Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Two intersting items, Jason. The photo has a lot of good historical ref. material. I see the .303 bandoliers look to be identical with the Boer War issue. (p.s. - I haven't forgotten our campaign for the museum - what is the name of the main newspaper in Brisbane ?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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