Scarf - Augustus Milton East

DESCRIPTION

TitleScarf - Augustus Milton EastObject TypeTextileMilitaryDatec.1915DescriptionScarf.

Cotton printed scarf with the national anthems of Britain, France. Belgium and Russia (prior to the Revolution) in each corner of the scarf.

Each anthem is surrounded with the nation's flag and headed by and image of the country's ruler.

Two soldiers dressed in the relevant national uniform flank the portrait and a coat of arms appears below the music.Provenance and SignifcanceAugustus (Gus) Milton East was born in 1893, the second son of Alfred and Katie East of Shellharbour. He attended Shellharbour Public School and later worked on the family farm at Bass Point.

In 1916, he joined the 18th Battalion AIF to serve overseas. Gus’ training took place in England at Rolleston Camp on the Salisbury Plain. The 18th Battalion left for France 10 October 1917.

After numerous battles and many hardships, AM East was killed at Morlancourt on the Somme, France 19 May 1918, aged 25 years. He is buried at the British Cemetery, Sailly, Laurette, France.DonorBailey, June

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialCotton Printed Scarf.Dimensions49cm x49cm

CLASSIFICATION

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PersonEast, Augustus Milton Last edited by: Will Chittick