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Collection of paper correspondence from Captain Lindsay (Tim) Gellatly

Date1929 - 1959

Object numberANMS0293

NameArchive series

MediumPaper

ClassificationsEphemera

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Jeremy Wallis

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DescriptionThis collection of correspondence previously belonging to Captain Lindsay (Tim) Gellatly comprises letters, monogrammed visiting cards and notepaper.HistoryCaptain Lindsay (Tim) Gellatly served with the Royal Australian Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) in September 1942 and was Mentioned-in-Despatches in May 1943 for gallantry, fortitude and devotion to duty when HMS WELSHMAN was sunk in the Mediterranean. After the war, he continued his naval career and became the executive officer of Flinders Naval Depot, and a member of the Naval Board of Inquiry. The Australian National Maritime Museum holds in its collection a range of material relating to Captain Lindsay (Tim) Gellatly, including personal effects, clothing and nautical tools.SignificanceThe Gellatly collection offers an insight into one man's experiences in the Royal Australian Navy.