Australia WW1 “Post Home” Cotton Wrapping From 13 Bn Digger 1916.

Khaki cotton cloth , approx square shape 600mm x600mm. Hand written address , posted to home in NSW. “On Active Servcie”. Post marked 1916.


We can only guess to what might have been wrapped up in this and sent home…..



Sergeant
13th Battalion
Killed in Action 11 August 1916

Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. During an advance in a dense fog a doubtful order to retire was passed down, but he immediately countermanded the order, and by his coolness and fine example held his men fast.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Code: 1041