About this objectFramed portrait of Andy in army uniform, no hat. Plain green and blue mottled background. Framed with a simple wooden frame. Brass plaque attached to bottom of portraits on the frame with "NX21420
Pte Andrew BLAIR
2/17 Battalion AIF WW2".
MakerAnne Marie Ingham
Medium and MaterialsAcrylic on canvas
Subject and Association DescriptionIn World War 2, Andy Blair enlisted with his three brothers, one his twin, Bill and his father, David, who lowered his age as he had already served in World War 1. Andy and his three brothers were all in D Company of 2/7 Battalion and were “Rats of Tobruk.” Andy never spoke of the war but he always marched on Anzac Day and his two sons always marched with him.
Dedicated to Andrew Blair
Service: 2/17 Battalion AIF WW2
Service Number: NX21420
Date of Birth: 12 February 1920
Place of Birth: Arbroath, Scotland
Date of Enlistment: 28 April 1940
Location of Enlistment: Paddington
Date of Death: 16 March 1998
Rank: Private
Date of Discharge: 4 December 1943
