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Letter of recommendation for WW Boshier of his abilities as a diver from William Waugh Limited
Letter of recommendation for WW Boshier of his abilities as a diver from William Waugh Limited

Letter of recommendation for WW Boshier of his abilities as a diver from William Waugh Limited

Date13 May 1925
Object numberANMS0197[003]
NameLetter
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 262 × 209 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Peter Myers
DescriptionA typed letter of recommendation for Wilfred W Boshier confirming his abilities as a diver. The reference is signed by William Waugh of William Waugh Limited, ship chandlers originally located in Balmain East, New South Wales. The letter reads: 'This is to certify that the bearer, Mr Boshier has been Diving for us in some very deep water, and we can confidently recommend him to anyone requiring a first class Diver. He thoroughly understands the Diving. Signed, William Waugh.' HistoryWilfred William Boshier was born on 29 April 1896 in Reading, Berkshire, England. He joined the Royal Navy on 29 April 1914 and was loaned to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in December 1920. Boshier transferred to the RAN in March 1922 and qualified as a naval diver in April 1923. Boshier was wounded in action in World War II in October 1944 and died on 19 June 1947. Leading Seaman Boshier served in the following RAN establishments and ships: CERBERUS, PLATYPUS, ALBATROSS, MELBOURNE, MALLOW, SYDNEY, CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, BRISBANE, ADELAIDE, PERTH, and BUNGAREE. SignificanceThis letter of recommendation of service is part of a collection of material chronicling the service of Wilfred William Boshier. Leading Seaman Boshier served in the Royal Navy and later in the Royal Australian Navy where he served during World War II and became a naval diver.