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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Two black and white photographs of Leopard Main Battle tank during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal." Leopard Tank on the move" and Leopard tank giving support, March 1988." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of infantry in armoured personnel carrier of ' A ' Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Infantry Platoon Commander ( left ) discussing next move wi5th APC Crew Commander Trooper Rose. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of four infantry soldiers resting prior to mounting Armoured personnel Carriers in background during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal 5 - 20 March 1988. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Roneo copy of typed document " Exercise Fiery Cauldron A Sqn 8/13 VMR Post Exercise Report ", six pages plus annexure. Dated 6 April 1988, signed Major R.N. Morrison Officer Commanding. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph and Medals, Private Percy Albert TIPPETT 483
... No. 483. He was posted to the 6th Infantry Battalion on 19th ...Memorial plaque or death penny, medals and photograph of Private Percy Albert TIPPETT 483 who served with the 6th Battalion AIF and was wounded on the 25/4/15 during the initial landing at Gallipoli and died on 28/4/1915.Percy, aged 19, was one of the first young men from Wangaratta to enlist in the First AIF, Service No. 483. He was posted to the 6th Infantry Battalion on 19th October 1914 and sailed from Melbourne on HMAT Hororata. On 25th April 1915, Percy was in the initial landings at Gallipoli when he was seriously wounded. He was retrieved and taken to a transport ship for medical attention but unfortunately did not respond to treatment and died from his wounds on 28th April 1915. The Tippet family has a long and direct association with the land where the memory of Percy is commemorated and now known as 'Percy Tippet Reserve`.Timber frame with photograph of solider, four medals with ribbons and death pennyMedals include: The Victory Medal, The British War Medal, The Memorial Plaque and the 1914/15 Starpercy tippett, ww1, wangaratta, gallipoli, 6th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, GEE BROTHERS, c2014
PRIVATE WILLIAM JAMES POWER GEE. No 3112, 16th Battalion, RTA. DRIVER WALTER CHARLES GEE. No 3309, 6th Field Company Engineers, RTA. PRIVATE ALBERT (BERT) GEE. No 379, Gas poisoning, RTA. PRIVATE JOHN GEE, No 61149, 1 to 17 (Vic) Reinforcements, Died 20/10/1918. SERGEANT THOMAS GEE, No 858, 14th Infantry Battalion, 4th Pioneer Battalion, RTA. PRIVATE DAVID GEE, No 1090, 5th Infantry Battalion, 7th Battalion, Killed in Action 8/5/1915. CORPORAL FREDERICK GEE, No.762, 7th Inf Battalion, wounded on 26th April 1915, RTA 26th February 1916.Memorabilia - framed story of seven brothers, soldiers, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldiers and their lives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.GEE BROTHERSframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kangaroo Press, Diggers at Colditz, 1997
... 1943 Lieutenant Jack Champ of the 2nd/6th Australian Infantry ...On June 23 1943 Lieutenant Jack Champ of the 2nd/6th Australian Infantry Battalion was marched into one of the most famous prisoner-of-war camps in Germany. Known then as Oflag IVC, it is now better know as Colditz. By the end of the war there were nineteen Australians in Colditz, and this is the first book to look at life there specifically from their point of view. It was a very special camp. It was designed to retain under escape-proof conditions, a select group of Allied prisoners who had already escaped from other camps and who had been recaptured whilst still in occupied territory. Having seen action in the Western Desert and in Greece, Jack Champ had been captured by the Germans in 1941. He was, however, a reluctant prisoner and took part in two escapes from different POW camps, one of which was a mass break-out of sixty officers through a tunnel that had taken weeks to make. Although the guards frequently outnumbered prisoners, there were more escapes from Colditz than from any other prison of comparable size during both World Wars. In this vivid book Jack Champ and Colin Burgess explain what it was like to be a prisoner in Nazi Germany. It is a curious blend of brutality and humanity, of routines and dreams, and occasional and dramatic excitement as men tried to turn those dreams into the reality of freedom.Index, ill, maps, p.224.non-fictionOn June 23 1943 Lieutenant Jack Champ of the 2nd/6th Australian Infantry Battalion was marched into one of the most famous prisoner-of-war camps in Germany. Known then as Oflag IVC, it is now better know as Colditz. By the end of the war there were nineteen Australians in Colditz, and this is the first book to look at life there specifically from their point of view. It was a very special camp. It was designed to retain under escape-proof conditions, a select group of Allied prisoners who had already escaped from other camps and who had been recaptured whilst still in occupied territory. Having seen action in the Western Desert and in Greece, Jack Champ had been captured by the Germans in 1941. He was, however, a reluctant prisoner and took part in two escapes from different POW camps, one of which was a mass break-out of sixty officers through a tunnel that had taken weeks to make. Although the guards frequently outnumbered prisoners, there were more escapes from Colditz than from any other prison of comparable size during both World Wars. In this vivid book Jack Champ and Colin Burgess explain what it was like to be a prisoner in Nazi Germany. It is a curious blend of brutality and humanity, of routines and dreams, and occasional and dramatic excitement as men tried to turn those dreams into the reality of freedom.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – germany, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Woodend RSL
Shirt, 1982
This shirt was owned by Matthew Calvitto. Matthew moved to Woodend with his family at the age of one. He commenced his career in the 56th Battalion Army Reserve unit. In 1999 or early 2000 he volunteered to join the regular Army. He was posted to the 6th Royal Australian Army Regiment, D company. His initial training was at either Shaulwater Bay or Conundra. After his training he served for 6 months in Timor, in either the second or third rotation. Matthew and the other members of the D Company received battle honours. Matthew was their forward scout, as well as a marksman, which you need to qualify for every year.As an item that belonged to Matthew Calvitto, a local Woodend veteran who received battle honour for his service in Timor, this shirt has social and historic significance. The provenance of the item is know as it was donated by family members. The item is also represenantive of a type of military shirt that was issued to Army personnel during the late 20th century. The item is also in very good condition. Khaki short sleeved shirt with a short pointed collar and two front chest pockets. Each pocket is fastened with one semi opaque beige plastic button. There are seven identical buttons that fasten the front of the shirt. Each shoulder has an epoulette that fastens with one of these plastic buttons near the neck. yellow D company 6th royal australian regiment. red a collectors item infantry or military police or 4th battalion, blue 1 royal victorian regiment.matthew calvitto, calvitto, woodend, 56th battalion, 6th royal australian army regiment, d company, timor, marksman -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Royal Australian Infantry
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a large RAINF badge affixed to its front. There is a large gauge down the left side, exposing bare wood rainf, infantry, plaque, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Infantry Centre Australia- 1/83 ASSLT/PNR Course, 1983
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with a smaller blue shield shaped badge affixed to its front. Within the blue badge is the Infantry Centre logo with two strips of green dynamo tape at the top.1/83 ASSLT/PNR Courseinfantry, support company, assault pioneers, wark vc club, 5/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Mortar Platoon
Shield shaped plaque with a 81mm mortar in front of a silver "V" between 2 gold banners. " Mortar Platoon" & "Rapem de Piller"infantry, support company, mortars, 5/6rvr, wark vc club, plaque -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque - Large, 58/32 Infantry Battalion City of Essendon
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with smaller shield located in center constructed of red painted timber with City of Essendon regiment painted in the foreground. 58/32 bn, wark vc club, plaque, essendon rifles -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Mixed media - Framed Badges and Lanyard, 58/32 Infantry Battalion Essendon Rifles
Unit that 5/6RVR draws its lineageFramed red cloth shoulder patches and gold coloured metal hat and collar badges and red and black woven lanyard of the 58th/ 32nd Inf Bn Essendon Rifles.These are the Titles Embroidered Sign Formation, Lanyard, Collar and Hat badges of the 58th/32 Inf. Bn. City of Essendon Regiment which was formally known as the Melbourne Rifles. Presented to the Museum by Capt. I. Rainford. 1 rvr officers mess trust, wark vc club, 58/32 battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Tankard, Harrow challenge cup, c1862
In commemoration of 10 members of the A company (No 1) Victoria rifles.Lead/tin with hinged lid grey exterior incribed.Crown on topIn commemoration of 10 members of the A company (No 1) Victoria rifles.a coy (no 1) victoria rifles, infantry, 5/6 rvr, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Cup -6th Aust Inf Regt, 1904
Presented to 6th Australian Infantry Regt 1904 by Col. Sir G.S. ClarkeSilver Cup with Ornate Handles, base dented in side near handle. InscribedPresented to the 6th Australian Infantry Regiment By Col. Sir G.S Clarke April 1904pre war, trophy, 6 aust inf regt, 5/6 rvr, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Work on paper - Artwork- Print, Four Scottish Soldiers
White front, backing on a metal frame, plastic cover on front. "1. Print of Highland Light Infantry, 2. Print of Royal Scots, 3. Print of Scots Fusiliers, 4. Kings own Scottish Borderers." regimental property, 5/6 rvr, vsr, scottish -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Pesentation Plaque, The Auckland Regiment
Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque with a large badge of the Auckland Regiment affixed to its center. The Regimental Badge is gold in colour with areas of red and black in colour. At the base of the badge is a black banner with " The Countess of Ranfurly's Own"nzdf, infantry, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 58/32 BN "C" Coy Comd Trophy, 1953
Silver metal trophy1953 LT A.R. Honey 1954 LT K.W. McLaren 1955 SGT D.W. Aumont58/32 battalion, victorian infantry, trophy, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, The Risson Cup
Presented by Brig. R.J.Risson CBE DSO ED for Inter- Battalion Competition.Silver metal trophyPresented by Brig. R.J.Risson CBE DSO ED for Inter- Battalion Competition.infantry, 58th battalion, wark vc club, trophy, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Signalling Competition
Essendon Citizens Military Association Signalling Competition ( Militia Regimental Signallers) Presented by J.W. EllisSilver Metal TrophyEssendon Citizens Military Association Signalling Competition ( Militia Regimental Signallers) Presented by J.W. Elliscmf, infantry, victoria, rvr, wark vc club, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Booklet - Book, Drill for Foot Guards and Infantry of the Line 1939, April 1939
Pam with brown paper cover with black print"CPL Stewart AIF" on top left of front cover lregimental property, wark vc club, ww2 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, The Parachute Regiment
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished wood with large silver metal Parachute regiment badge affixed to the front.allied forces, parachute regiment, infantry, plaque, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentaion Plaque, 1 RVR IET Course Top Student, 1986
This plaque was presented to the Student of Merit at 1 RVR and 5/6RVR Infantry Initial Employment Training Courses during the late 1980s Rectangular, varnished wooden plaque with 10 small brass plaques mounted to it, 4 of which contain enscriptions, I large enscribed brass plaque and an RVR Hat badge in its centre" 1 R.V.R. I.E.T COURSE TO STUDENT 1/86 PTE R.MELDER 1/87 PTE S. KENWERY 2/87 PTE J.A. BLASIC 5/6 RVR 1'88 PTE J. SIMEONI1rvr, wark vc club, iet, infantry -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Unoffical Medal - 168 CSM F Brent, 2nd Australian Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17, c1917
Presented to 168 CSM F. Brent for 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports - France - 11.6.17168 CSM Frank Thomas Brent served in the 6th Battalion in WW1 . He was awarded a DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion in an attack. He took command of a party and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing 20 prisoners and 2 machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodationg the captured position and set a splendid example to his men.A stylised cross in a circular pattern with a single suspension point and ring Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF' Hallmarked Diameter - 33Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd australian infantry brigade -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2/ 6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP, 1940
2/6 was a anticedent unit of 5/6 RVRSilver Trophy on bakelite base and one engraved silver shield on base 2/6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP Won By D( SPECIALIST) -COY- DVRLEY CAMP NOV, 19405/6 rvr, 2/6 battalion, ww2, regimental property -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2nd INF BDE 1931 Platoon March Past 5th Battalion
Platoon March Pass 2nd INF BDE 5th Battalion 1931Extra small sized trophy with one of the handles (right) top connector broken2nd INF BDE 1931 Platoon March Past 5th Battalion5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr bhq, platoon march pass 1931, 2nd infantry brigade -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2nd inf Brigade Competition - A.A Lewis Gun won by 6th Batt
2nd infantry Brigade Competition A.A. Lewis Gun2nd inf Brigade Competition - A.A Lewis Gun won by 6th Batt.2nd inf Brigade Competition - A.A Lewis Gun won by 6th Batt.5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr 2nd battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2ND INF BGDE 1928 LEWIS GUN.5 BATN
2ND INF BGDE 1928 LEWIS GUN.5 BATNSmall sized trophy - Both handles intact and shaped like upside down hocky sticks/ nike logos -2ND INF BGDE 1928 LEWIS GUN.5 BATN5/6 rvr, 5/6 2nd infantry brigade 1928, 1928 lewis gun -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy Cup, Cohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D with a trophy stand contain 6 badges for winners
Cohen Trophy for Champion Battalion 2nd Infantry Senior CadetsCohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade Donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D Trophy is large in size and the cup (bowl) section is very large and noticeable. The trophy has both handles which are square arched shape.6x badges on trophy stand 1st Badge - 1926 - 27: - Won By the 59h Battn Senior Cadets 2nd Badge - 1927 - 28 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 3rd Badge - 1928 - 29 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 4th Badge - 1929 - 30 - Won by the 59th Battn Senior Cadets 5th Badge - 1930 - 31 - Won by the 32th Battn Senior Cadets 6th Badge: - Scratched/ illegible to read 5/6 rvr, champion battalion, senior cadets, cohen trophy, 2nd inf brigade -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Medal - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Forces Long Service Medal . Presented to 54 COL SGT J.Stevenson 5th Australian Infantry Regiment
Presented to Colonial Armed Forces for Long Service. Member had served in the 5th Battalion Awarded to a member of the 5th BattlSilver medal with image of King Edward VIII on obverse hanging from a dark green ribbon No 54 Colour Sergt J.Stevenson 5th Australian Infantry Regt.5/6 rvr, long service medal, king edward viii, officers and sergeants mess