| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL28915 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Helmet |
| Physical description | Cork, Cotton, Leather |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1939-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Tropical helmet : Sergeant W F Williams, RAAF
Description
Tropical helmet covered in khaki cotton. The brim is edged with brown leather. The buckled leather chin strap is fastened across the front brim. The helmet has a khaki pugaree with a RAAF flash of blue, white and red on the left side. The inside of the helmet has a leather band and the words '6255 SGT Williams W F' written in black ink.
History / Summary
Worn by 6255 Flight Lieutenant William F Williams who joined the RAAF on 20 November 1939 as a Fitter 2E. Williams served at Milne Bay with 75 Squadron, RAAF before being remustered as Aircrew in September 1942. He then served with 97 Squadron RAF based at Coningsby in the United Kingdom until January 1946. Williams' last operation was crewing Lancaster ND 746 OF-N on the night of 17/18 April 1945.