Light Horse Leggings

DESCRIPTION

TitleLight Horse Leggings Object TypeClothingDate1915-1919DescriptionLight Horse leggings.
Provenance and SignifcanceThese Light Horse Leggings were owned and worn by owned and worn by William (Bill) Henry Rutledge.

Service Number
2374

Rank
Private

Unit
AIF 6th Light Horse, 16th Reinforcements
Australia, Egypt and Palestine

Birth
1892 Bowral, NSW
Parents David Rutledge and Isabella Brett

Residence
Gerringong, NSW

Occupation
Farmer

Enlisted
30 November 1915 Sydney, Age 23 years

Embarked
3 May 1916 Sydney on board HMAT A1 Hymettus

Returned to Australia
20 June 1919 on board HT Madras, Age 27 years

Death
14 November 1959 Sydney, Age 67 years

Medals
British War Medal
Victory Medal

Roll of Honour
Marshall Mount Public School ex Pupils 1914 Roll of Honour 1918

Source
Australian War MemorialDonorBragg, Phillip

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialLeather.Dimensions29.5cm x 16cm x 10cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryUNIFORMSSecondaryArmy

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsFamilyRutledgeRelated Item2016.36 Last edited by: Annette Charlton

LOCATION

Item LocationOn Exhibition

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Light Horse Leggings