Sample documents

Enrolment

Front of the Australian Military Forces attestation form used in raising forces for service within Australia and overseas. Note that this soldier initially was in the reserved occupation list before being approved for military service. Reserved occupations were usually those regarded as essential to the war effort eg. farmers, industry specialists, mechanics, teachers, etc.

Back of the Australian Military Forces attestation form used in raising forces for service within Australia and overseas. Usually a front and side identification photo of the soldier was attached.

Attestation form for joining the militia (C.M.F).

Personal data sheet.

Skills question sheet Pro Form U22.

Educational qualifications Addendum sheet for A.A.F. A200 form.

Front section of a soldier's paybook. Photo courtesy of A. McPhee (grandson of VX73732 G. D. McPhee) id no. A_MCPHEE_3

Front of a soldier's identity card. Photo courtesy of E. Sandell (daughter of VX73689 C. A. R. Douglas) id no. E_SANDELL_7

Back of a soldier's identity card. Photo courtesy of E. Sandell (daughter of VX73689 C. A. R. Douglas) id no. E_SANDELL_8

Plastic cover of a soldier's identity card. Photo courtesy of E. Sandell (daughter of VX73689 C. A. R. Douglas) id no. E_SANDELL_9