WWII Darwin Commemorative Quilt,
HistoryNT,
Second World War, 1939-1945,
The Darwin Commemorative Wall Quilt,
Date
1992,
Service
Australian Army,
Rank
Corporal,
Service number
NX53094,
Description
"NX53094 Cpl A.R. Dunstone 2/4 Aust. Pioneer Bn. A.I.F Sailed 14.2.42 for Timor as part of "Sparrow Force" bombed at sea 16.2.42 ordered back to Darwin arriving 18.2.42. Remained in Darwin area until relieved in March 1943. Battalion later served with 9th Division [last line obscured]".,
Abstract
NX53094 Corporal A.R. Dunstone. 2/4 Australian Pioneer Battalion Australian Imperial Forces. Sailed 14.2.42 for Timor as part of "Sparrow Force" bombed at sea 16.2.42 ordered back to Darwin arriving 18.2.42. Remained in Darwin area until relieved in March 1943. Battalion later served with 9th Division [last line obscured].,
Notes
The quilt was assembled between 1992 and 1994. It was first put on display at the Northern Territory Library in 1995.,
Quilt section H 5,
Language
English,
Subject
Quilt,
Commemorative,
Second World War, 1939 - 1945,
Northern Territory,