Leave Pass for WF90136 Bdr NEWMAN A.M.
1945Leave Pass for WF90136 Bdr NEWMAN A.M., dated 7/1/1945, issued by the Australian Military Forces, pass number B 5157207. Purple stamp of, "Swanbourne BTY-G.A, F'TLE" across lower centre.
The establishment of the Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) on 13 August 1941 was to release men from certain military duties for service with fighting units. Women between the ages of 18 and 45 were recruited and served in a variety of roles including clerks, typists, cooks and drivers.
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Handwritten – “WF90136 Bdr Newman A.M. 1200 -2100hrs, 7/1/1945” / “Metro“, and with purple stamp of “SWANBOURNE BTY G.A, F’TLE”
This Leave Pass was issued to A.M NEWMAN, from the Swanbourne Battery Fremantle, dated 7/1/1945 for times between 1200 – 2100hrs, with destination being 'Metro'.
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