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World war 1 Australian flying Corps British War Medal 1914-1918.…
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Sydney
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14-Sep-2019
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World war 1 Australian flying Corps British War Medal 1914-1918. With ribbon awarded to Charles Frederick Harvatt & inscribed on the edge 223 1/Am C.F Harvatt A.F.C.A.I.F. Private Harvatt served with no 1 squadron (as an air mechanic) which was formed in Egypt as the first complete Australian flying squadron (see Cutlack chapter 111 Advent of no 1 squadron p.31). Private Harvatt was discharged on medical grounds in 1916 & was returned to Australia. He re-enlisted in 1918 & was sent to Rabaul to serve with the A.N. & M.E.F. Which took control of the German Colonies north of Australia & he was discharged at his own request in November, 1919. Harvatt has the rare & possibly unique distinction of serving with both the Australian flying Corps & the Australian naval & military Expeditionary Force. Photocopies from National Archives of Australia of private Harvatt's two enlistments & service records are included.
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Militaria & Weapons: Medals, Badges, Insignia