Summary

Certificate of Employment from H.V. McKay Sunshine Harvester Works, for Aubrey Lionel Bertram Hampton.

Aubrey Lionel Bertram Hampton, a 28-year-old fitter and turner, enlisted on 18 August 1914 (service no.18) and was made a sapper in 2 Fld Coy Engrs (2nd Field Company Engineers). He was shipped overseas on the Orvieto in 20 October 1914 (part of the Albany convoy) and served in Gallipoli and the Western Front, becoming a driver in France. He suffered illnesses such as pneumonia and 'debility', and a minor wound, but seems to have escaped major wounds during the war. In 1916 Aubrey's significant act of bravery at Pozieres let to the award of Military and Distinguished Conduct medals. In July 1917 he married Victoria Alexandria Jane Johnstone of Kensington at Southbourne, Dorset, England. Aubrey returned to Australia in October 1918 on 'special leave', and his Victoria later joined him there. He recovered from the effects of the war and went on to work as a fitter at organisations including H.V. McKay and the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission. He and Victoria had three daughters before he passed away at home, aged 50 years.

Description of Content

CERTIFICATE OF EMPLOYMENT FROM H.V.McKAY SUNSHINE HARVESTER WORKS. A.L.B.HAMPTON

Physical Description

A single sheet of buff paper with printed letterhead and typewritten letter. The letter certifies that Aubrey LB Hampton was employed as a Fitter for two and a half years. The letter is dates 8th May, 1922.

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