2nd Australian Watercraft Workshop Unit - Help Wanted

Darian Carn · #1 16-04-12, 14:58

G'day All,

I am looking for help with finding the Unit Sign, Tac Sign, Div Sign, etc. for a mate who is wanting to surprise his Uncle on ANZAC Day with a ride in the March from a Jeep marked up with the signs, etc. from his unit during WW2.

I have looked around and been unable to find any real info at all.

I believe the Unit Sign is a blue background with a red circle and inside the red circle is a white anchor. I have searched what little reference material I have without any success.

If anyone would be able to help out that would be fantastic.

With Many Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Darian.

Darian Carn · #2 17-04-12, 16:34

G'day Dianaa,

Thanks very much for the very informative reply.

He served at LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO, 2ND AUSTRALIAN FLOATING WATERCRAFT WORKSHOPS which was part of the Royal Corps Of Australian Electrical And Mechanical Engineers.

I have looked at the AWM Website and can only find 11 photographs but these don't show me any "signs", etc.

I may also be using the wrong terminology for the "tac / unit signs".

The Unit Sign information came from my mate's Uncle - he reproduced the "emblem" from coloured plastics and white-out fluid. At 89 years young that's a good effort - I hope I have my faculties at 89 - although somehow I doubt I will!!

I have tried searching for the Unit Sign but have had no success.

The information you have provided is much more than I am (and was) able to do and am very appreciative for your help. I'll pass onto my mate and see if he can "show" his uncle without letting "the cat out of the bag" for his ANZAC Day surprise.

In the meantime I'll keep hunting as well.

Again, with Many and Sincere Thanks,

Regards,

Darian.

Darian Carn · #3 22-04-12, 16:41

Many Thanks Dianaa,

I really appreciate all the effort you have gone to in assisting me with this Unit, etc.

I showed you postings to my Mate who was absolutely wrapped with the information you provided.

I was unsure where else to look and posted on here (MLU) to gain some help and assistance from the much more knowledgable amongst us.

I Thank You for you help.

Kind Regards,

Darian.