Summary
World War I German message streamer, used to communicate Allied positions to German artillery units on the ground from spotter aircraft. This message streamer was dropped over Corbie, a village in France. A change of wind direction carried the streamer over allied lines. It was taken to military headquarters by Angus John McGillivray, service no. 5077, 29th Battalion, AIF. McGillivray only served in France during 1918, having enlisted in September 1917.
Corbie is located 15 kilometres south-west of Albert and about 23 kilometres east of Amiens. Today it is the site of 861 Commonwealth War Graves.
In the World War II Angus McGillivray served in the 8th Division, service no. VX34268, and was a prisoner of war.
Physical Description
Made of black, white and red bunting, 1178 mm long by 80 mm wide, with a pocket at one end for messages.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from J. Lord, 1986
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Place Made
Germany, 1914-1918
Probable place made - used by German Army. -
Collector
Private Angus J. McGillivray - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), 1918
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Overall Dimensions
1178 mm (Length), 80 mm (Width)
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