Australian Military Forces Soldier's Record of Service Book
Object numberM2008/009:003
TitleAustralian Military Forces Soldier's Record of Service Book
CreatorAustralian Military Forces
DescriptionAustralian Military Forces Soldier's Record of Service Book (A.A.B. 83) for PTE Heinz Baum, N221646. The book is 20 pages and contains personal details, a physical description, b/w photographs (face and profile) and other service details including leave and vaccination records. It lists his wife, Thea Baum, as next of kin. Heinz Baum was born in Berlin on 21 August 1913. It is uncertain when he came to Australia. He enlisted in the Australian Army on 20 April 1942 and served in 21 Works Company in Australia. He was discharged on 30 October 1945.
Production placeAustralia
Production date circa 1943
SubjectWorld War II (1939-1945), service records, Australian armed forces, Jews in military, photographs
Object namesoldier's service and pay books
Materialpaper, photographic emulsion, metal, adhesive tape, paper, paper
Dimensions
- width: 130.00 mm
height: 95.00 mm
Language
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Heinz Baum via the NSW Association of Jewish Service & Ex-Service Men & Women (NAJEX), 2007