Kit bag

Kit bag belonging to Peter Holloway. Peter name was actually Charles Turley, hence the C T on the bag.

I am told they are bag tags but they are similar to dog tags belonging to Peter Holloway VX101132

Tags and key

I am told they are bag tags but they are similar to dog tags, belonging to Peter Holloway VX101132

Army Uniform-Shirt and Jacket issued to Peter Holloway

Army Uniform-Shirt and Jacket

Army Uniform-Shirt and Jacket issued to Peter Holloway

Army wallet and purse

Wallet & purse belonging to Peter Holloway VX101132

Cruxifix carried by Peter.

Cruxifix given to him by his mother, carried by Peter throughout the War. It was always beside his stretcher and frequently used by other men.

I his letters home, Peter used these codes to disguise his position and activity and get past the censors

Peter Holloway’s codes

In his letters home, Peter used these codes to disguise his position and activity and get past the censors.

Peter Holloway’s Collection

These items are from the collection of  the late Peter (C T ) Holloway VX101132 and held by his daughter Mary Holloway. Peter was a bank teller prior to joining the 39th Battalion and became an Anglican Priest after the war. Peter edited the Good Guts for many years, it is now edited by Mary.