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AIF. 8th Australian Division in Malaya
3 Australian Infantry Bn's that served in Malaya as part of the 8th Division.
2/18 Bn, Purple/Green. NSW 2/20 Bn, White/Green. NSW 2/29 Bn, Yellow/Black. VIC The 8th Division seeing heavy fighting in Malaya and Singapore. Most members of the division became prisoners of war, and a large number of these died in captivity. A real tough bunch. Would these signs have been worn on the Jacket or Pugaree of the slouch hat? Best Jack
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Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 |
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On both Jack. In Malaya they wore KD from what I can see but the SD jackets were worn in Australia.
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Singapore 14 Feb 41 - 8 Aust Div (Right) 2 Gordons (Left) Mike
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Thanks Keith and Mike.
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"We must make our mistakes quickly"
Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 |
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