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Second Lieutenant Thomas George Roy Champion 679.
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Second Lieutenant Thomas George Roy Champion 679. Unit: 9th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Death: 27 April 1915 Killed in action Gallipoli. One spiffy dresser...
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Still, 60 views and no one commented on the number 9 on his slouch hat...is it 9th Battalion A.E.F. or pre-war Australian Militia.???
Jo
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Almost certainly a militia badge, supported by his lack of lapel rising suns.
I do hope that brilliant white shirt did not contribute to his being KIA. Oz. |
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Pre WW1 Militia - the 9th Battalion was the Moreton Regiment.
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KIA 1915, mocked on this forum 2017. Very sad indeed.
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Rhetorical, definitely not mocking.
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Pre WW1 militia would usually have regimental or corps insignia. Mick
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Thank you mick for the information.
Jo
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