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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Join the AIF: This is serious!, c. 1939-1942
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster. Released in 1941 before Japan had entered the war, at a time when many Australians were reluctant to enlist to fight on the other side of the world. James Northfield (1887 - 1973) was an Australian graphic artist active from the 1910s through to the 1960s .Northfield created a series of patriotic posters during World War IIDepicts a man donning a uniform, rifle in one hand, his civilian clothes lie in heap on the ground behind him.Full text; Join the AIF: This is serious! Enlist Nowrecruitment poster, ww2, james northfield -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Perkins RAAF, 12/01/1942 12:00:00 AM
Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham.Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham instructing him to attend enlistment as a Trainee Group (V) in Group Five and listing rates of pay.Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham. royal australian air force, perkins, g. b. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Presentation Wallet, City of Kew, 1939, 1939
William 'Bill' Leo Larkin (b. 19.09.1898) was born in Hawthorn (Vic). [His World War I enlistment papers give details of the Hawthorn birthdate, as well as Ballarat, but his birth records state his birth as Hawthorn). After leaving St Patrick's College in Ballarat in 1917, he enlisted in the army serving in England and France. At the time of his enlistment in the army in the Second World War (17 April 1940), he was recorded as living in Kew. His service number was VX11459. The Sands & McDougall Directory of 1938 gives his address as 31 Fernhurst Grove. In the army he served in the Middle East and in New Guinea. He was to attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1942. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) in 1946. Enlistment Presentation Wallets were presented by the City of Kew from 1940 to men who enlisted in the war. Typically, these wallets are dated 1939, even though the enlistment may have occurred at a later date.Memento presented to citizens of Kew (vic.) on enlistmentRectangular brown leather single fold wallet with eight internal pockets. The front includes an embossed City of Kew logo and the words ‘Presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Kew to W. L. Larkin on Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939'.second world war 1939-1945, world war two, city of kew, william leo larkin, bill larkin, presentation wallets -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Badge Ordinary Seaman with one term of enlistmentbadge/buttons, ran -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
RAAF hat badge, Unknown
RAAF enlisted hat badge. Copper- alloy. Crown over Laurel Wreath with RAAF in centre. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COLLAGE, FRAMED, c.1942 - 1945
Certificate of Discharge of Sapper Reginald T Rosewall. Frame. Grey painted metal frame with dark green mount & glass front. Collage. LS black & white photograph, soldiers in uniform, informal group from the Mouth Organ Band, an Australian Military Force Demobilization Procedure Book & Members Personal Equipment Card & page of book showing Soldier's Name and Description on Enlistment. RS certificate black print on cream paper: Certificate of Discharge.Certificate of Discharge of Sapper Reginald T Rosewall. Handwritten in black ink & typed in black on 2 documents, enlistment & discharge information.documents - certificates, frame accessories, r.t.rosewall -
Orbost & District Historical Society
reference, June 20 1916
This reference is part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW1. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years.These personal documents, photographs and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A photocopy of a reference given to Edward Lawless when he enlisted for service in WW1.It is signed by J.Y. McCoy his employer.Signed by J. Y. McCoy General Blacksmiths Wolseley Street Orbost June 20 1916lawless-family reference ww1 mccoy-blacksmith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Correspondence from Robert P. Holbery, 13/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Robert Holbery to Mrs Leach. Re his life and family in Nunawading from 1900. He and his brother first to enlist for World War I. His father was an original Cobb & Co driver.Letter from Robert Holbery to Mrs Leach re his life and family in Nunawading from 1900. He and his brother first to enlist for World War I. His father was an original Cobb & Co driver.Letter from Robert Holbery to Mrs Leach. Re his life and family in Nunawading from 1900. He and his brother first to enlist for World War I. His father was an original Cobb & Co driver.holbery, robert p., pioneers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 2.12.1918
Item relates to Gavin JOHNSTONE No 3794, 46th Battalion. Enlisted 12.7.1915 aged 30 years 7 months. discharged 2.12.1918 being medically unfit not due to misconduct.Certificate of Discharge re G JOHNSTONE. Light brown parchment paper, printed with hand written details, name, rank, reg no. unit, enlistment & discharge dates, & physical description. Register No 598. V/B No 23897 - 37167.certificate, discharge, 46th -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Between 1939 and January 1941, 575 members of rhe 20th Light Horse Regiment enlisted in the 2nd AIF. The Regiment was reinforced with men from all over Victoria called up for compulsory service.The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of large group of soldiers arranged in three rows with one man in front with piano accordion." 20th ALH members after enlistment in 2nd AIF 1940."20th light horse, 20th motor regiment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 5.3.1946
"Keith HINTON" enlisted 15.12.1914 in the CMF (Citizen Military Forces) No V102292 aged 34 years. He transferred to 2nd AIF No VX84222 on 31.7.1942 & discharged 5.3.1946. He had no overseas service but was awarded Returned from Active Service badge meaning that he served in Northern Australia.Certificate of Discharge, parchment paper, printed form with typed details. Certificate No 496216 re K HINTON. Document details name, rank, regiment no, enlistment & discharge, dates, service inside & outside Australia. “VX84222 Gunner Keith HINTON, 54 Aust Composite A.A. Regiment”certificate, discharge, keith hinton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, H O'Donnell, Post WW1
The soldier in the large photo is PRIVATE ARCHIE PRIME Reg No 933 D Company, 24th Battalion 6th Infantry Brigade. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Ville-Sur-Ancre near Albert on 14-15 June 1918. The soldier in the smaller photo is PRIVATE H PRIME Reg No 5202 8th Battalion. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Lihons on 11 August 1918.Mounted & framed black & white poster featuring photos of two 1st AIF soldiers. Printed on the poster are portraits of the Kings & President of allied countries. Scenes depicting stages from enlistment to embarkation are included. The poster is topped with an image of Britannia surrounded by flags. Top of poster: Australia's Sons Answer the Call Handwritten under main photo of PTE PRIME: PTE ARCHIE PRIME Reg No 933 D Coy, 24th Batt 6th Inf Bgde. Handwritten under small photo of PTE H PRIME: Enlisted July 1915photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, military medal -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Poster
Poster "Coo-ee wont you come. Enlist Now"poster -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 24.10.1942
Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book; "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an original poster. Illustrated - depicts the head and shoulders of a soldier. (Albert JACKA enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces in 1914. He earned Australia's first Victoria Cross at Gallipoli 1915, Military Cross at Pozieres 1916, Bar for action Bullecourt 1917.) The soldier is standing in front of the Union Jack flag and surrounded by images of men playing a variety of sports. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink; "RECRUITING POSTER Enlist in the Sportsmen's 1000: Play Up, Play up and Play the Game 1916". Details on print "JOIN TOGETHER TRAIN TOGETHER EMBARK TOGETHER FIGHT TOGETHER/ ENLIST/ IN THE/ SPORTSMEN'S/ 1000/ PLAY UP PLAY UP & PLAY THE GAME" On soldier's uniform "SPORTS" THE MEDAL OF MEDALS."framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, 30/5/1919
Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Portrait of George Radnell in uniform, c.1916
A hand-coloured photographic portrait of George Duncan Radnell of Tarnagulla in military uniform, probably around the time he enlisted. On back, handwritten 'ENlisted when 16. Died 31st May 1918'. -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Book - Small Bible, New Testament, 1941
Items forms part of the Trigg Family Collection.Small New Testament issued to military personnel on enlistment during WW11non-fictionItems forms part of the Trigg Family Collection. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE & LETTER
R. J. Tyrell, N448088 was a Private of Volunteer Defence Forces from 22 Mar 41 to 30 Sept 45. On discharge received a Certificate and a letter authorising his discharge and these sent by Registered Post.1. Certificate of Discharge - faded white paper with black writing from Australian Military Volunteer Defence Forces showing name, rank and No. of soldier and date of enlistment and discharge and signed off. 2. Letter of discharge - plain cream paper, black writing sent to R.J. Tyrell, Notification of Discharge. 3. Registered post envelope, brown paper with red lines in form of a cross on front. Registered Post Stamp.1. Name and Rank of Volunteer, date of Enlistment and Discharge and signed by Officer in Charge. Cert “No. 14939” 2. Addressed to Volunteer and signed by O.I.C. 3. Registered Post Stamp and Address of Volunteer.cert of discharge, volunteer defence corps, r.j. tyrell -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Discharge Certificate, Private Ernest LUCAS 88379 Middlesex Regt
Discharge certificate dated 18.5.1919 belonging to Private Ernest LUCAS 88399 Royal Defence Corps Middlesex Regiment who enlisted in London on 7.6.1907Off white coloured cardboard document with black and red printing88379 Private Ernest LUCAS Dept Royal Defence Corps - Middlesex Regiment. Enlisted London on 17th of June 1907 and discharged on 18th of May 1919.ernest lucas, 6th battalion middlesex regiment -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Roll of Honour, State Forest Department
Honour boards and rolls were erected in many local schools, halls, churches and offices as a means of acknowledging the commitment made by the community to the military forces. The criteria used for inclusion of names on an honour board were determined by those creating the board and can vary. This board lists the names of 20 people from the State Forests Department who enlisted in WW1. The most significant name is Albert Jacka VC who was perhaps Australia’s finest fighting soldier, and has the honour of being the first Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross during WW1, the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy. Most of the other names have been researched.Roll of HonourMembers of the Forest Service of Victoria who enlisted & went to The Great War 1914 - 1919 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The Shrine Surrey Gardens, Surrey Hills, Melbourne, Apr-96
This research project is on The Shrine in the Surrey Hills Gardens. It contains a list of those who had enlisted during World War 1, and how it came about to be the first monument of World War 1. Details of the man who carved the wood panels are included.This research project is on The Shrine in the Surrey Hills Gardens. It contains a list of those who had enlisted during World War 1, and how it came about to be the first monument of World War 1. Details of the man who carved the wood panels are included.monuments and memorials, (mr) john kendrick blogg, (mr) john gawler, community gardens, awards, armed forces, centenary methodist church, st.stephen's presbyterian church, "balmoral", house names, (mr) harry 'mafeking' garrett, (mr) arthur (empire) brooks, (mr) james ('rule britannia') sneddon, surrey hills, empire day, church furniture, t f crabb, (mr) walter drummond, surrey hills progress association, (mr) j f woodhead, (mrs) - steele, (mrs) robyn doble -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, RECORD of SERVICE & DEMOBILISATION, Aust Govt
1. Record of Service book gives details on Serviceman on enlistment, description and instructions to soldiers. 2. Demobilisation Procedure book outlining details of demobilisation issued to each soldier upon demob. Refer No.5687 for details on NX94268 Roy Taylor.1. Brown cover booklet with 40 internal pages in green, containing details of enlistment, physical description, education and health details and personnel records. 2. Brown cover booklet with 31 pages inside, white paper containing information relating to discharge - stapled.1. On front "NX94268", "Gnr", "Taylor R.H." . 2. On front - name and address of Roy Hilton Taylor.record of service, demobilisations, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, DISCHARGE 1975, Australian Military Forces, 30.9.1975
William Malcolm (Bill) Forrest, served Korea & Malaya. This certificate is his second enlistment. Refer Cat No 7281P for all his service history.Certificate of discharge AAT - A16 register No P147143. Certificate is attached to a brown buckram covered folding cover. The certificate has details re name, Regt No, rank, enlistment and discharge dates, previous service, postings and trade qualifications, decorations & medals, all print in black, signed in blue and black pen.Main points: "36283 William Malcolm Forrest Sergeant"certificate, discharge, korea, malaya -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Portrait Sapper Thomas John Gange, World War One
Sapper Thomas John Gange served in the Australian Corps of Signals. He enlisted 10th April 1918 and was discharged 17th November 1919. More information found at http://mappingouranzacs.naa.gov.au/list-enlist.aspx?enlist=Warracknabeal,%20VIC,%20AustraliaThis a reprint of an original photo, low significanceReprint of original black and white studio portrait of man in Australian World War One Army uniform standing with swagger stick set against landscape background, photograph mounted in modern wood frame.Typed information on paper strip at bottom of frame, this information is written on back of photograph."Typed information on paper strip at bottom of frame this information is also written on back of photograph.'55152 Sapper Thomas John Gange/ ACSC/ Enlisted 10th April 1918 Discharged 17th November 1919"of, world war one, australian, sapper, studio portrait, uniform world war one, thomas john gange, signals army australia, 1918, 1919, corps, signals, swagger stick -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, US Army, Officers Cap
Enlisted Officer's Hat -USA. US military badge on front with yellow liningErnst (in biro)officers cap, united states - military -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Collar Tab, Circa 1940's
Afrika Korps enlisted man's collar tab.Mouse grey with three tan stripes. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
World War One Certificate (Coulstock), WW1 Certificate of Service, 1914
This item is a World War One certificate featuring Walter Coulstock. Private Walter George Coulstock, an engineer, was born in Warrnambool and educated at the Warrnambool Academy. He enlisted at the age of 21 in August 1914, embarked in October 1914 and while travelling to Egypt he entered the machine gun section. He was wounded on the afternoon of the Landing and died of wounds in May 1915. He was buried at sea while in transit to Alexandria. Walter Coulstock was one of the many men and women from Warrnambool and district who enlisted in World War One and who died on active service.This certificate is of considerable significance as it is memento of Walter Coulstock who died in World War One. The Coulstock family was a prominent one in the Warrnambool district in the 19th and early 20th centuries and Walter is one of the local heroes of the Great WarThis is a paper certificate mounted on a frame of plywood. The mount indicates that the certificate has previously been framed. The certificate has a grey background and contains images of the British and Australian flags in red, white and blue, six black and white photographs, an image of H.M.A.S. Australia, an image of a battle scene with artillerymen and black and red lettering. Pasted on to the centre part of the certificate is a yellow piece of paper with a photograph and information on Walter Coulstock. The plywood is broken at the bottom edge and is somewhat stained."For King and Country' 'The Empire Called Us' 'Walter George Coulstock, Private, 8th Battalion, Company B. Reg. No.481, Date of Enlistment August 1914walter coulstock, world war 1 certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 13/4/1919
Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM No 4472 enlisted in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 28.1.16. Transferred to 57th Batt 1.4.16. Promoted Sergeant 4.4.16. Embarked for France 17.6.16. Hospital on arrival at Marseille with Influenza 22.6.16. WIA remaining on duty 17.12.16. Promoted to CSM 7.2.17. Promoted to RSM 5.4.17. Awarded the "The Distinguished Conduct Medal" at Glencorse Wood over period 25-27 Sept 1917. (Refer 894) Hospital 24.4.18 with Cellilitis back. Discharged from the AIF 13.4.19. Refer 207P, 208.7,1826. Copy of Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re E.F Dawson No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Certificate details enlistment date, Name, Rank, Regt No, age, service home and abroad and discharge date.military-army-records, cerificates, discharge aif -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Medals, Lt Allan R Stewart, Unknown
Two service medals awarded to Lt Allan Robert Stewart VX114312 of 124 Aust. Special Hospital Unit. He was born on 29/5/1906 at Hamilton and enlisted at Ballarat. Military service records not available/examined.Two metal medals with ribbon above black engraved plaque mounted on timber framed red felt Plaque: VX 114312 Lt Allan R Stewart 124 Aust. Special Hospital Enlisted 23rd October 1942 Discharged 15th May 1946allan robert stewart, ww2, service medals, 124 aust. special hospital unit