Henri John ARCHER was born in Brunswick Victoria, Australia, on 27th May 1907, to parents William Thomas and Hetta (née LAWSON) ARCHER. In 1934, Henri married Stella Florence COLLER, and they had 3 children. Living in Balwyn, Victoria, and employed as an Insurance Superintendent, Henri commenced full-time duty as an officer in the Citizen Military Forces from 7th July 1940, until 20th February 1941 (number V7097). His appointment in the rank of Major with the 7th Infantry Battalion was due to him having served part time as an officer in the CMF since 1927. On 21st February 1941, Henri joined the Australian Imperial Force and was appointed as a Major, with the number VX39872. Following the completion of various armoured corps training courses at Puckapunyal, he was taken on strength with the 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment. On 17th April 1943, Henri embarked for service in New Guinea, for a period of 2 months. He again embarked on 3rd September 1943, for service in Rabaul, returning to Australia on 6th February 1944. Following the end of the War, on 8th May 1946, Henri was appointed as a member of the War Crimes Courts with HQ 8MD, and embarked for duty with the War Crimes Trials in Rabaul two days later. Henri returned to Australia on 15th August 1946, and was subsequently transferred to the Reserve of Officers (Armoured Corps) list for the 3rd Military District (Victoria) on 27th November 1946. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration, as well as the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal and the Australia Service Medal. He was also issued Returned from Active Service Badge number A343705. Henri died in Melbourne on 27th July 1971, aged 64, and his ashes are interred in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Banksia Wall ZJ, Niche 01. (Compiled by Karan CAMPBELL-DAVIS from historical records kept by Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, the National Archives of Australia, and Find A Grave website. )Photograph mounted with timber frame. Some manuscript inscriptions of reverse.HENRI JOHN ARCHER / VX39872 / B 27 MAY 1907 / ENL 7 JULY 1940 / DISCH 26 NOV 1946 / OC A SQN 2/8 AAR [and] PURCHASED FROM EBAY / MAY 2024 [followed by signature undecipherable]wwii, armour, 2/8 armourned regiment, war crimes, rabaul, cmf

The Freedom of Entry to the City was an honour conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. 1980 was the third time the unit exercised its freedom of marching into the city with swords drawn, bayonets fixed and drums beating. The honour is usually bestowed upon local regiments, in recognition of their dedicated service, and it is common for military units to periodically exercise their freedom by arranging a parade through the city. Led by the Regiment’s CO – LTCOL Bob Skitch, the unit marched down View St in the CBD, along Pall Mall and up Gaol Rd to the Queen Elizabeth II Oval. The ceremonial parade followed with a march past the guests of honour, Mayor of Bendigo Councillor Paul Tomkinson and military dignitaries. The parade concluded after formal inspections of the troops. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1995. Some photos in this set were also printed on photo paper and catalogued under item 6021.25P. Photos of the march are catalogued under item 6491.21P. Photos of the Freedom of Entry parade rehearsal are catalogued under item 6479.38P.These black and white photographs of the Army Survey Regiment were taken on the occasion of the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo in 1980. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) to .7) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Squadrons formed up at beginning of parade. .8) & .9) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd Military District Band marches to their parade position. .10) to .11) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Squadrons formed up parade with 3rd Military District Band playing music. .12) to .14) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Officers formed up before taking posts. L to R: MAJ Peter Eddy, LT Brendon Jaego-Banks, CAPT Peter Searle - UK Exchange, unidentified, ADJT CAPT John Harrison, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, unidentified, MAJ Robin Blackburn, remainder unidentified. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Officers march to their posts. L to R: MAJ Peter Eddy, LT Brendon Jaego-Banks, CAPT Peter Searle - UK Exchange, unidentified, ADJT CAPT John Harrison, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, unidentified, MAJ Robin Blackburn, remainder unidentified. .16 - Photo, black & white, 1980. Officers march to their posts. .17 - Photo, black & white, 1980. Army Svy Regt awaits the arrival of the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .18 - Photo, black & white, 1980. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch escorts the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson and unidentified guest to the dais. .19) to .25) – Army Svy Regt salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1980. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch escorts the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson to Headquarters Squadron to inspect its personnel. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Paddy Strunks, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, unidentified, SGT John Grove (orderly room), unidentified, SPR Jeff Ruiz, WO2 Max Neil, unidentified, SGT Alan Brown, SGT Tim Allanson. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Paddy Strunks, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified, SGT Rick Warren, unidentified, CPL Andy Wilson, WO2 Ted Burgess. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Headquarters Squadron inspection. L to R: OC MAJ Paddy Strunks, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified, SGT Rick Warren, unidentified, CPL Andy Wilson, WO2 Ted Burgess. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron’s OC CAPT Bob Roche salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: SSGT Bob Scaddan, unidentified, CPL John Tempest, CAPT Simon Lemon, SSGT Colin Cuskelly, CPL Trevor Bottomley, SPR Bob Sheppard, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden, unidentified, CPL Ian McKenzie, FLTLT Ron Aitken, SPR Ian Fitzgerald, SPR Greg Else. .31) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron’s OC CAPT Bob Roche salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: CPL Terry Danger, SPR Rod Skidmore, SSGT Bob Scaddan, unidentified, CPL John Tempest, CAPT Simon Lemon, SSGT Colin Cuskelly, CPL Trevor Bottomley, SPR Bob Sheppard, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden, unidentified, CPL Ian McKenzie, FLTLT Ron Aitken, SPR Ian Fitzgerald, SPR Greg Else. .32) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron inspection. L to R: OC CAPT Bob Roche, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. In background L to R: SGT Stu Thaxter, unidentified, SSGT John Barrie, CPL Roger Pearson, SGT Doug Carswell, SPR Peter Main, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden. .33) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Cartographic Squadron inspection. L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, OC CAPT Bob Roche, unidentified civilian, SGT Doug Carswell, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, WO2 Bob ‘Stretch’ Hayden. .34) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: unidentified, SPR Gae (Amato) Robinson, SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CPL Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, SPR Cathy Regan, SPR Ginny (Turner) Rowe, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .35) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Ginny Turner, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .36) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Cathy Regan, SPR Ginny Turner, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .37) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Female Contigent inspection L to R: SPR Scheryl Delforce, unidentified officer, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, CPL Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Ilen Isaac, SPR Penny Knott, SPR Santina (Argetto) Straube, SPR Gina (Coore) Neilson, WO2 Pat Lumsden. .38) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron’s OC MAJ Peter Eddy salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: WO1 Jim ‘Triple J’ Jefferies, SPR Allan Choat, SPR Geoff Havelberg, CPL Alan Hawkins, CPL Dave Cook, LT Brendon Jaego-Banks, SGT Jim Beard, SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, SGT Cam Chapman, SSGT Alan Derby, SSGT Greg Buckingham. .39) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: back of CAPT Kym Weston, OC MAJ Peter Eddy, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified civilian. .40) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. L to R: CAPT Peter Searle - UK Exchange, unidentified officer, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified, SSGT Alan Derby, LCPL Paul Hopes, SPR Peter Jones, SPR John Lane, WO2 Brian Meade, CPL Mick Hogan, CPL Greg Byers, SGT Cliff Webb. .41) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Centre rank L to R: SGT Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, WO2 Chris Parkinson. Rear rank L to R: SPR Allan Choat, unidentified, SPR Jamie McRae, SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, SSGT Greg Buckingham, CPL Greg Byers, CPL Roger Rees, SPR Gary Ames, SGT Greg Gilbert, SSGT Peter Warwick, WO2 Mick Dempster. .42) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Rear rank: SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams. Centre rank L to R: SPR Geoff Havelberg, CPL Peter Treble, SGT Jim Beard, SPR Peter Hardy, SPR Steve Hilton, SPR John Lane, CPL Mick Hogan, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, OC MAJ Peter Eddy. .43) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Centre rank L to R: SGT Bruce ‘Stretch’ Gordon, WO2 Chris Parkinson. Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, OC MAJ Peter Eddy. Rear rank L to R: SPR Allan Choat, unidentified, SPR Jamie McRae, SSGT Russell ‘Rusty’ Williams, SSGT Greg Buckingham, CPL Greg Byers, CPL Roger Rees, SPR Gary Ames, SGT Greg Gilbert, SSGT Peter Warwick, WO2 Mick Dempster. .44) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron’s OC MAJ Robin Blackburn salutes the Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. L to R: unidentified civilian, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. In background L to R: WO1 Manfred Panknin, SSGT Peter Coombes, CPL Frank Lenane, SPR Per Andersen, CPL John ‘Flash’ Anderson, unidentified, MAJ Sam Schwartz US Exchange, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SPR Warren ‘Wah’ Hall, unidentified, SPR Neville Carr, SPR Paul Davis, SPR Paul Baker, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, SPR Martin Van De Maele, CPL Bill Jones, SPR Greg Rowe. .45) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, SPR Warren ‘Wah’ Hall, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, SPR Paul Davis, unidentified civilian, unidentified, OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, CPL Lance Strudwick, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, SPR Neville Carr, SPR Roy Hicks, SSGT Trevor Osborne, SPR Paul Baker, CAPT Stan Vote, CPL Bill Jones, SGT Greg Francis-Wright, SGT Ralph Chant, CPL Garry Drummond, WO2 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard. .46) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Front rank L to R: SGT Greig Kidman, SPR Garry Hudson, SPR Gary Tremain, CPL Steve Egan, SPR Greg Rowe, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, remainder unidentified. Centre rank: SSGT Kevin Macquire. Inspection party L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. Rear rank L to R: unidentified (x5), CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SPR Neville Carr, SPR Paul Baker, CPL Bill Jones, CPL Garry Drummond, SGT Graeme Jeffers, WO2 Tom Pattison. .47) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Front rank L to R: SSGT Trevor Osborne, SGT Greig Kidman, SPR Garry Hudson, SPR Gary Tremain, CPL Steve Egan, SPR Greg Rowe, CPL Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, remainder unidentified. Centre rank: SSGT Kevin Macquire, SGT Ralph Chant. Inspection party L to R: OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified civilian, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. Rear rank L to R: SPR Paul Baker, CPL Bill Jones, CPL Garry Drummond, SGT Graeme Jeffers, WO2 Tom Pattison. 48) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Inspection party L to R: OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified civilian. Rear rank L to R: WO2 Tom Pattison, SGT Graeme Jeffers, CPL Garry Drummond, CPL Bill Jones, CPL SPR Neville Carr, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, unidentified. Rear supernumery: WO1 John McCulloch. 49) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Lithographic Squadron inspection. Inspection party L to R: OC MAJ Robin Blackburn, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson, unidentified civilian, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey. Rear rank L to R: WO2 Tom Pattison, SGT Graeme Jeffers, remainer unidentified. 50) - Photo, black & white, 1980. 3rd Military District Band inspection. L to R: unidentified band master, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Mayor – Councillor Paul Tomkinson. 51) - Photo, black & white, 1980. CO LTCOL Bob Skitch delivers his speech. 52) & .53) - Photo, black & white, 1980. Army Svy Regt squadrons stand at ease during CO LTCOL Bob Skitch’s speech.There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Information from "The AIF Project" Lieutenant Reginald Frank Barratt was born in 1879 in Withington, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Regimental number 2166. 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, Military District 3 and Military District 6. Arrived in Australia in 1903 aged 24. Address was Mount Street, Heidelberg, Victoria. Occupation - Farmer. Enlistment date was 17th August 1914. Served with the 68 Battery Royal Field Artillery during the South African War. Rank on enlistment was Sergeant. Embarkation details - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board Transport A2 Geelong on 19th September 1914. Rank Lieutenant - Unit 1st Divisional Ammunition Column. Information from the Roll of Honour - Awarded Royal Human Society Medal for saving three lives from drowning in Orange River during South African War. Wounded at Zillebeke, near Ypres, Belgium. Died of wounds 22nd August 1917 at the age of 38. Buried at Bedford House Cemetery, Enclosure No 2, (Plot 1, R0w F, Grave 23), Zillebeke, Belgium. Panel number , Roll of Honour Australian War Memorial British War Medal - The medal was struck by the Royal Mint, is a silver disc 36mm in diameter with a straight clasp suspended without swivel. The obverse shows Sir Bertram Mackennal's bare headed effigy of King George V facing left with the legend 'GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMD - "George V, King of all the British Isles & Emperor of India". The reverse, designed by William McMillan, shows St George, naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical & mental strength which achieved victory of Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross bones. In the background are ocean waves and just off centre near the right upper time is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914-1918 appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wide with 3mm wide royal blue band, 2mm wide black band, 3mm wide white band repeated in reverse order and separated by 16mm wide orange band. Victory Medal - The medal is bronze disc 36mm in diameter with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION 1914-1918', all surrounded by a laurel leaf. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wided has two rainbow design with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges, moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet.The recipients name, rank and unit are impressed on the bottom edge of the medals - Lieut F Barratt AIF

Awarded to Alan Bowers (A236814) who was a R.A.A.F. dental mechanic who serverd during WWII including service in Darwin, and then continued in the R.A.A.F. for some years after the end of WWII The Royal Australian Air Force (and all Commonwealth Air Forces) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal: Awarded to NCOs and ORs of the RAAF (RAF, RCAF etc) for 15 years service. A cupro-nickel plated medal, the obverse features the sovereign's head, the reverse features the crown and eagle emblem of the RAAF (and RAF). Officers are eligible for the award provided they have served a minimum 12 years in the ranks. The riband is dark blue and maroon with white edges. This medal ceased to be awarded in Australia in 1975 when it was replaced by the National Medal (and sbsequently the DFSM and DLSM) in the Australian system of honours and awards. http://www.heritagemedals.com.au/medals-1/service-long-service/air-force-long-service-and-good-conduct-medal.html History of the RAAF Dental Branch It took six years following the formation of the RAAF in 1921 for the first Dental Clinic to be established at Point Cook, Victoria. On 10th June 1927 Flying Officer James Carl Rosenbrock commenced work as an RAAF Dental Officer for the FlyingTraining School at Point Cook. As personnel numbers were still relatively small, Rosenbrock was also responsible for the dental care of all Victorian RAAF units, which involved treating members at 1AD Laverton, as well as Air Force Headquarters at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne. As Army Dental Officers were currently caring for RAAF personnel at Richmond, NSW, the Senior Dental Officer of the 3rd Military District in Victoria (SDO 3MD) requested through the military board that a similar arrangement be established, where that the newly appointed RAAF Dentist provide part time dental services to the Army units stationed at Queenscliff. This was seen as an effective reciprocal arrangement, with both units having a Dental Officer in attendance for, in total, around 3-4 weeks a year. Rosenbrock continued to serve as the sole RAAF Dental Officer until the middle of 1933, when the Air Board asked for his service to be terminated following ‘behaviour unbecoming of a RAAF officer'. He had borrowed several sums of money, of around 40 Pounds or so, from junior ranks on base (as well as from the Regimental Sergeant Major) and had failed to pay the money back. He was replaced by a fellow Victorian, FLGOFF Norman Henry Andrews, on the 18th Sep 1933, who went on to become our first Director of Dental Services, and was instrumental in establishing the organisations and conditions of the Branch that are still present today. Through a fair amount of persistence and hard work on the part of Norman Andrews, the RAAF Dental Branch began to expand from 1937, with the introduction of 2 additional positions, at RAAF station Richmond, and at the FlyingTraining School at Point Cook. This gave the RAAF 3 uniformed Dental Officers, which was expanded to 5 in the months leading up to WW2. 4 of these Dental Officers were based in Victoria and 1 at Richmond, with the other two RAAF units being cared for by the Army (as in the case of Pearce in WA) or by civilians (as in Darwin). With the sudden increase in RAAF personnel required at the outbreak of WW2, the number of RAAF Dental Officers increased dramatically, from 5 in 1939, 28 in 1940, 64 in 1941, 147 in 1942, 193 in 1943, 219 in 1944, and peaking at 227 in 1945. RAAF Dental Officers were required to work in a variety of locations, both in and out of Australia. Between 1940 and 1942 a massive construction programme occurred, with new dental clinics being established around Australia. Priority was given to aircrew training units in order to get these personnel dentally fit for operational deployment, but Dental Officers could equally find themselves posted to recruit depots, fixed stations, medical clearance stations, mobile dental sections, and RAAF and civilian hospitals. RAAF Dental Officers were posted to the large dental centres at Ascot Vale (Vic) and Bradfield Park (NSW) when first appointed, where they received military and clinical training, before being deployed to their needed location. Mobile Dental Units When Japan entered the war in 1941, the rapid deployment of troops to northern operational areas with less than ideal dental fitness was extremely high. As a result, the RAAF deployed a range of mobile dental units, either alone or with medical sections, to support the increasing number of isolated deployed personnel within Australia and overseas. There were three types of mobile unit used: a. Mobile Dental Unit – relied on using either a semi-trailer to get around or by building a surgery directly on to the truck chassis, and installing hydraulic chairs, units, x-rays, and laboratory equipment. They were able to move around between small units, such as RAAF radar stations, where they could plug into the local power supply and work immediately. b. Transportable Dental Units – used for stops of longer duration, where field equipment was carried in panniers from one unit to another by road or rail and housed in whatever accommodation was available at the destination. They were often carried within Australia on Tiger Moths and Dakota aircraft. c. Itinerant Dental Units – in some areas, the dental equipment was installed at the RAAF unit and the Dental Officer and their staff would travel from unit to unit, using the equipment available at each location. RAAF Dental BadgeAs the war developed in Europe, it soon became obvious that the RAF Dental support was not capable of supporting the increasing numbers of RAAF aircrew that were being sent for service with the RAF, with only enough Dental Officers available to provide one to every 2000 men ( instead of the preferred 1 to 600). As a result, the RAAF provided a mobile dental unit, fitted out in a caravan and pulled by a Ford V8 Coupe, to travel around England in support of RAAF personnel at various squadrons. Some degree of tact was needed to ensure that the RAF did not take this as a comment on the treatment they were providing, but it proved successful in maintaining a satisfactory state of dental fitness in RAAF personnel, and a second mobile unit was soon dispatched. They were also set up with a laboratory on board as well as the surgery, which was a major difference between the RAF and RAAF, as the RAF did not provide dentures for their troops (the RAAF would, providing they had served for 6 years). In 1943 the RAF was no longer able to provide Dental support to Australian troops in the Middle East, which resulted in the need for a transportable dental unit to be deployed from Australia. It functioned in a similar manner to the RAF, by moving from one squadron to another. It served in the Middle East and Africa, from Cairo across North Africa, to Italy, and eventually back to England to treat returned prisoners of war. GPCAPT Norman Andrews The growth and development of the RAAF Dental Branch owes a debt to one man in particular, GPCAPT Norman Andrews. As the second RAAF Dental Officer to enlist on 18 Sep 1933, Andrews became the principal architect of the structure and organisation of the RAAF Dental Branch leading up to and during WW2. Until early 1940, the RAAF Dental Branch was administered by the Director of Medical Services (Air), which placed it under the control of the Army Medical staff. The Army would provide their Inspector of Dental Services for advice whenever needed. In April 1940, the RAAF Medical service separated from the Army, resulting in the control of the RAAF Dental Branch shifting back to the RAAF. Andrews became the first Director of Dental Services, when the position was created in 1943 as recognition of the higher profile the Dental Branch was now playing in the RAAF Medical service. Until this time, Andrews's title had been as the Dental Staff Officer to the RAAF Medical Service. Andrews was responsible for the establishment of the war-time structure of the Dental service, establishing new dental centres at all major bases, creating mobile and transportable dental units, ensuring the continual growth of the Branch, maintaining professional development of staff through the establishment of a professional journal, and by organising renowned lecturers to speak at RAAF bases. He also believed in visiting as many dental units as possible to see for himself what conditions were like and to talk first-hand to staff in remote units. His itinerary during the war years, both in and out of Australia, shows a large number of trips in a variety of modes of transport in order to reach remote areas where units were serving. He was promoted to GPCAPT in July 1944, as the numbers of Dental Officers soon peaked at 227 towards the end of the war (1 GPCAPT, 9 WGCDRs, 60 SQNLDRs, and 157 FLTLTs). After the war, with the reduction in RAAF personnel required in uniform, the Dental Branch also reduced its numbers significantly. By 1947 there were only 18 Dental Officers serving (many part-time), with 1 GPCAPT, 1 WGCDR, 10 SQNLDRs, and 6 FLTLTs, and only 13 by 1950. With the decrease in Branch personnel numbers, the ‘powers to be' saw fit to reduce the Director of Dental Service rank to WGCDR, and as a result Norman Andrews found that in order to continue serving in the RAAF he would have to wear a reduced rank. This appears to have been a contributing factor in his decision to discharge at the relatively early age of 43 and accept an administrative job as Director of the Victorian Government's School Dental Service. Norman Andrews holds the proud honour of being the founder of the RAAF Dental Branch, which during the war was instrumental in educating servicemen of the importance of dental health and maintaining the dental fitness of troops in a variety of areas. Dental Orderlies (Assistants) The dental orderly mustering was first introduced in 1937. Until that time, medical orderlies were assigned to assist the Dental officer with their duties. As early as 1931 it had been noted by both RAAF and Army Dental Officers working in Victoria and Richmond that a lot of the troubles they were having would be solved by appointing a permanent Dental Orderly. Often they would find that the medical orderly they were assigned was a different one each day, and as a result the administration and work in general was very inefficient. By 1937, with the increase in Dental Officers to 3, it was realised that a Dental Orderly mustering needed to be created. Dental Mechanics/Technicians Before WW2, dental laboratory work was provided by civilian laboratories, as most RAAF units were stationed around metropolitan areas. At this time, service personnel were still required to pay for their own dentures, unless they had served for six years or had their dentures damaged during performance of their duties. In July 1940, mainly in response to the development of more remote RAAF dental units and the increasing demand for dental prostheses, the Dental Mechanic mustering was established. Unfortunately there was a very limited pool of civilian dental mechanics to recruit from, and as a result the RAAF set up a training school at Laverton (which was later moved to Ascot Vale) in June 1941 which conducted an intensive 6 month course in Dental mechanics. Dental mechanics were quickly in demand. In all fixed and mobile dental units at least 1 Mechanic was supplied for each Dental Officer, and indeed the RAAF supplied Dental Mechanics throughout all its deployments, something the RAF were unwilling, or unable, to do. Two grades of dental mechanic existed: the Senior Mechanic (with the rank of NCO), who was competent in all phases of laboratory work; and the Junior Mechanic, who could only handle routine work and not more advanced denture work. The progression to Senior required a further trade test in techniques including setting up, clasp-forming, casting and backing teeth. During the course of the War, two special courses were held for Mechanics. The first, directed at senior mechanics so that they could instruct others, was in 1942 when Acrylic Resin was first introduced as a denture base material, as an alternative to the current option of vulcanite. Later, towards the end of the War, a ‘refresher' course was provided for those that had served for the greatest period of time in order to allow them retraining in techniques that they had not practised during their service and which were common in civilian life. This included cast base dentures, crowns and bridges, partial dentures, and retainers. Towards the end of the War, a course was held with WAAAF trainees to train them as Mechanics. However, as the War was soon to end they never had the opportunity to progress within the mustering to become Senior Mechanics. The RAAF Dental Branch has survived 75 years of turbulence, with reviews of its viability occurring regularly every few years from as early as 1937. The Branch continues to provide excellent service to the ADF community and, despite reduced manpower, will continue to play an important role in Air Force Health operations. http://www.defence.gov.au/health/about/docs/RAAFDental.pdf40cm cupro-nickel plated medal, the obverse features the sovereign's head, the reverse features the crown and eagle emblem of the RAAF (and RAF). A23814 BOWERS.A. A. F.r.a.a.f long service medal, r.a.a.f good conduct, r.a.a.f. dental service medal

Kenneth William Tweeddale BRIDGE DSC. Pre WW2 Kenneth worked in New Guinea from 1929 to 1941 as a Patrol Officer and then Assistant District Officer. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX7794 on 10.3.1942 age 34 years 5 months. Initially posted too 3rd F.A Regt he was appointed A/Lieut on 26.5.1942 in “Z Special Unit”. Embarked for service in Aust mandated territory (NG) 31.8.1942, alloted to “M” Special Unit SWPA 7.5.1943, returned from special duties 11.9.1943, transferred to the retired list 8.10.1943. He was awarded by the U.S the “Legion of Merit” (Degree of Legionairre) for his work between Nov 1942 - July 1943 in the Sambare River and Salamaua area. He then joined the RANVR on 9.10.1943 in Intelligence and allotted to “Ferdinand Party” as a Sub Lieut. Embarcation dates are not listed but it appears he was in New Guinea in 1944 - 45. He was awarded the DSC for “Bravery and Enterprise in Recconnaisance Operations” on 16.2.1945. Appointment terminated in the RANVR on 8.1.1946. (SWPA) South West Pacific Area. (RANVR) Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. (DSC) Distinguished Service Cross. Refer Book 46.Brown plastic frame, gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. Sepia photo, head & shoulders, peaked cap with white top, mounted with maroon border.On back: Sub Lieutenant KENNETH W T BRIDGE DSC, Legion of Merit (US) RANVR - Coastwatcher, photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy, united states

The seated man has been identified as Albert Maddern, France 11/3/1919, 3rd Division Signal Company, World War I. This is a studio photograph of Albert Maddern (Orbost) and another soldier. The name of A W W Maddern is inscribed on the W W I Orbost Roll of Honour of those who served from this district in W W I. A photograph of an Orbost man who served in W W I.A b/w photograph H-21.8cm W-15.2cm of two men in military uniforms, one man seated, the other man standing. world war i, albert maddern

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia..1) Black and white photograph of three men in bathing costumes standing with arms crossed on a diving board. In the background are changing rooms, a grassy bank and trees. The place is Calembeen Park at Creswick and the men are Jack Zilles, Jack Cartasso and Frank Wright. .2) Black and white photo taken at Creswick, The men on the diving board are Ron Hammond, Norman Jebart, Harley Chapman, Jack Cartasso and Frank Wright..1) Written in pencil on back - Jack Zilles, Jack Cartasso, Frank Wright, Creswick, Feb 3rd 1930 .2) Written on the back in pencil - Ron Hammond, Norman Jebart, Harley Chapman, Jack Cartasso, Frank Wright. Creswick Feb 3rd 1930bathing costumes, swimming, changing sheds, creswick, frank wright, calembeen park, jack zilles, jack cartasso, ron hammond, norman jebart

A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. 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 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States.Rare photograph of presentation of iconic RAAC trophy. Complements other items in the collection.Black and white photograph of two soldiers in Light Horse uniform with large trophy being Colonel G.A. Street MC presenting the Hutton Trophy to Sergeant H.G. Fyffe, troop leader of the Tocumwal Troop 20th Light Horse, winners of the 1937 competition. Sergeant Fyffe, later Captain Fyffe, 9th Division Cavalry Regiment served in North Africa and was awarded the Military Cross. hutton, light horse, fyffe, street, military, trophy

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. The Tocumwal Troop 20th LH commanded by Sgt HG (Bob) Fyffe were the winners in 1937/38 and the Tallangatta Troop 8th LH led by Lt L Wildsmith, in 1938/39. Other competitors in 1938/39 were the York Troop, 10th Light Horse (WA), Burnie Troop 22nd LH (Tas) and Orroroo Troop 9th/23rd LH (SA). Troops were marked on Personnel, Horses (type & turnout), Saddlery, Hotchkiss Gun (turnout), Horsemanship, Fire control, Shooting (rifle & H gun), Sword action and Time. VX 42774 Captain Robert (Bob) Fyffe, a grazier from Tocumwal, NSW, served with the Tocumwal troop of the 20th Light Horse prior to WWII (1939-46). He enlisted at the outbreak of war and served with the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment in North Africa. During the attack on Trig 22 on 17 July 1942 Captain Fyffe commanding a composite squadron manoeuvred his tanks to knock out machine guns and anti-tank guns enabling 2/32 Battalion to capture the objective. Captain Fyffe was awarded the Military Cross for his leadership and courage in the action. This was 9th Division Cavalry's first tank action of the war. Complement other images in collectionBlack and white photograph glued to corrugated plastic backing card showing two officers with large silver shield. Occasion is the presentation of the Hutton Trophy to the troop leader of the Tocumwal Troop 20th Light Horse Regiment, Lieutenant H G (Bob) Fyffe, 1938.hutton trophy, tocumwal, fyffe, light horse, competition, victoria

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. The Tocumwal Troop were winners of the Hutton Shield in 1937 and 1938. 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.Framed black and white photograph of Tocumwal Troop 20th Light horse with the Hutton Shield and other trophies.No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regt (Tocumwal Troop). Soldiers named.tocumwal, 20th, light horse, competition, hutton

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal. Inter-regimental competition was strong in the years between WWI and WWII. Annually, the best troop in the regiments of the 3rd (Vic), 4th (SA), 5th (WA) and 6th (Tas) Military Districts competed for the Hutton Trophy and the Lord Forster Cup. The Tocumwal Troop were winners of the Hutton Shield in 1937 and 1938. 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.Framed black and white photograph of Tocumwal Troop 20th Light horse with the Hutton Shield and other trophies.No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regt (Tocumwal Troop) ...tocumwal, 20th, light horse, competition, hutton

HistoricalA4 size spiral bound booklet with clear plastic cover. black and white portrait on front page.Glimpses of Len's War March 3rd 1943- August 15th 1945 by Amelia Auckett. a gift to The Phillip Island and District Historical Society from Amelia Auckett 25-02-06len bagley, naval and army officers wwii, military, navy, san remo, fishing

pre war Military district running trophyOrnate, silver trophy, similar in shape to a classic vase, with a riged surface and lip that rolls out from the open top Military and Athletic Championships 3RD M.D C.F. MILE RUN WINNERS 1927 MUR 1928 57TH BN 1929MUR 1930 39 BN 1931R.A.N.R PT MELB 1932 R.A.N.R PT MELB 1933 34 FRT COY A.E 1934 R.A.N.R. PT MELB 1935 R.A.N.R PT MELB 1937 M.U.R 1938 14TH BN 5/6 rvr, vsr, 3 md, trophy, m.u.r, r.a.n.r, 14th bn, 39th bn, 34 frt coy a.e

John Joseph LOWERY Regt No 1926 enlisted in the AIF 3rd Reinforcements, 22nd Batt on 16.6.1915 aged 18. Embarked for Egypt 26.8.1915, taken on strength Gallipoli 25.10.1915. Hospitalised 23.12.1915 frost bite to feet. Embarked for France 19.3.1916, promoted T/Cpl 1.2.1917, promoted L/Cpl 2.5.1917, promoted L/Sgt 21.8.1917. KIA Belgium 2.10.1917. Refer Cat No 2564P.Wooden frame, green border around certificate, glass front, centre is a photo of a soldier.Document: “Honour the Brave. Presented to Sgt J J LOWERY by the Members and Friends of the View Street Church of Christ and Bible School in grateful appreciation of his services for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918” Bottom centre on white label: JOHN JOSEPH LOWERY “Enlisted 16.6.1915 Regt No 1926 3rd Reinforcements 22 Batt AIF aged 18. Embarked for the Middle East 26.8.1915. Admitted to hospital Gallipoli with frostbite 15.12.1915 Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Appointed Lance Sergeant 2.5.1917. KIA 2.10.1917 at Broodseinde, Belgium. Donated by Mrs Lyla Sutton” Bendigo District RSL Museum civic mementos - certificates, religion - christian, military history