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tape measure , metric

human history
  • Other Name

    Sgt Norman Holden, 2NZEF (associated name)

  • Description

    metric tape measure collected by Sgt N Holden from Pacific Theatre during war.

  • Associated Place

    Pacific

  • Accession Date
    05 Jun 1990
  • Other Id

    W3287 (war)

  • Department

    History

    War History

Images and documents

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, W3287
  • Associated Notes

    Hand operated torch "all collected by Sgt. Norman Holden (deceased) in Pacific Theatre of War, WW2"

    Norman James Holden served during the First World War with the New Zealand Field Artillery. During WW2 he joined the 6th (Hamilton) Coy, National Military Reserve at the beginning September 1939. He was mobilised 10.12.1941 and sent to Great Barrier Island, remaining there until end of July 1943 and returned to civilian life.

  • Associated Event
    Pacific Theatre of War
  • Associated Person

     Sgt Norman Holden

  • Associated Place

    Pacific

  • Period

    World War 2/Wars

  • Classification

    Measure, Tape

    Rule, Retractable

    Weights & Measures T&E

    05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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