| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL32712 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1965 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Small Kitbag : Lance Corporal T W J Lupton, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment
Description
Khaki cotton kitbag with a white cotton drawstring at the opening. Handwritten in black ink on one side of the bag is '213548 / LUPTON'. There are several black scuff marks and stains on the front with some brown and reddish stains on the rear.
History / Summary
This small khaki cotton kitbag was used by 213548 Private Thomas William John Lupton, born 28 March 1943. Lupton served in South Vietnam with 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) from 5 June 1965 to 3 June 1966. He later served nine years in the Australian Regular Army. He retired from the Army with the rank of corporal with 2RAR.
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