Collection of William Foilan
MSS 373
Collection Title
Collection of William FoilanCollection Identifier
MSS 373Inclusive date(s)
1915Extent and Medium
Creator(s)
Category
Subject: Terms(s)
Subject: Person(s)
Subject: Organisation(s)
Collection Description
Soldier's engraved identity disc
Administrative / Biographical history
William Foilan was born in Sydney and worked in the boot trade before enlisting at age 24 in the First Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in 1915. Foilan was a private in the 19th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement which embarked from Sydney on board MHAT A32 Themistocles. He died in France on 8 November 1918
References:
AIF Database : William Foilan https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/showPerson?pid=100381 retrieved 20 November 2020
Acquisition Details
Scope and Content
This collection contains the identity disc (also known as a 'dog tag') of William Foilan, private, 1st Australian Imperial Force, 19 Battalion, 2395. Identity discs were worn around the neck by First World War soldiers for identification in case of injury or death. The discs were stamped with the soldier's name, service or regimental number, religion, and unit
Access Restrictions
Other
Access: Open Access
This collection contains a variety of copyright material. Copyright is held by the creator of each item. Specific conditions for this collection are listed below. If no conditions are stipulated then the standard terms of the Copyright Act apply for published and unpublished items. Digitised material from manuscript collections is provided to clients by UNSW Canberra in good faith for private study and research only, and may not be published or re-purposed without the express and written permission of the individual legal holder of that copyright. Refer also to the UNSW copyright, disclaimer and takedown policy.
Copying: Copying for research and study is approved
Existence and Location of Orginals
Disclaimer
This collection contains a variety of copyright material. Copyright is held by the creator of each item. Specific conditions for this collection are listed above. If no conditions are stipulated then the standard terms of the Copyright Act apply for published and unpublished items. Digitised material from manuscript collections is provided to clients by UNSW Canberra in good faith for private study and research only, and may not be published or re-purposed without the express and written permission of the individual legal holder of that copyright. Refer also to the UNSW copyright, disclaimer and takedown policy.