Prescription Glasses and Case - Augustus Milton East

DESCRIPTION

TitlePrescription Glasses and Case - Augustus Milton EastObject TypeObjectPersonal EffectsDate1900DescriptionPrescription glasses used in WWI by Augustus Milton East.Provenance and SignifcanceAugustus (Gus) Milton East was born in 1893, son of Alfred and Katie East of Shellharbour.

During WWI he joined the 18th Battalion AIF to serve overseas.

He was killed in action in France on the 19th May 1918 aged 25yrs.DonorBailey, June

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialGlass And Gold Trim.

Maroon leatherette case.Dimensions13cm x 5cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryPersonal EffectsSecondarySeeing Aids

CONNECTIONS

PersonEast, Augustus MiltonCollectionObjectsEast, Augustus Milton CollectionLocalityShellharbour VillageFamilyEastRelated Item1988.16.7 - Bailey, June1988.16.71988.16.91988.16.9 - Bailey, June

LOCATION

Item LocationOn Exhibition

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