Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge
Object numberM2010/131:002
TitleAustralian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge
DescriptionCertificate of discharge, number 268162, certifying that Corporal Isaac Cohen, NX52198, of the 2/1 Australian Pioneer Battalion, served on continuous full time war service in the Australian Imperial Force from 1 June 1940 to 29 November 1945. The certificate outlines Isaac Cohen’s total effective period of service, service in and outside of Australia. The document contains a description of Cohen's physical characteristics including: height, eyes, complexion, hair, marks and scars. The certificate is signed by Isaac Cohen and the officer in charge. The document is siginificant as an example of Australian Jewish participation in World War II.
Production date 1945
Object nameservice records
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- length: 290.00 mm
width: 220.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Mrs Rennie Shadler