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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
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Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - CUFF LINKS, Pre 1944
... 8th Battalion - Celer Et Audax... goldfields CUFF LINKS Clothing Cuff links 8th BATT AMF .1) Case ...Belonged to Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF & AIF. Refer 275.10, 473P.Cuff links 8th BATT AMF .1) Case, small, black with white material lining .2) cufflink, scroll top and bottom, boomerang either side eagle in centre, green around. Small chain attached with cigar shaped pendant. .3) As above8th Battalion - Celer Et Audaxcuff links, 8th bn amf, clothing -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Raymond Vernon Baldock, Raymond Vernon Baldock, February to September 1915
... of Raymond Baldock (520 - 8th Battalion, E Company).... notebook with string marker. Diary of Raymond Baldock (520 - 8th ...Diary covers the period from February 1915 until September 1915, including the landing and subsequent operations at Gallipoli. Raymond Baldock was killed in action on the Western Front in September 1917.Black, softcovered notebook with string marker. Diary of Raymond Baldock (520 - 8th Battalion, E Company).ww1, gallipoli, diaries, raymond vernon baldock, 8 battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Photograph and Mementos of William Aston Tuckfield
... of William Tuckfield (7315 - 8th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement).... Tuckfield (7315 - 8th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement). William ...William Tuckfield embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ballarat on 19th February 1917. The SS Ballarat was torpedoed by the German submarine UB.32, but no lives were lost. On board were members of the Victorian Scottish Regiment (see photograph).Photograph, SS Ballarat menu, and invitation card of William Tuckfield (7315 - 8th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement).photographs, ww1, 8 battalion, william aston tuckfield, victorian scottish regiment, ss ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ENVELOPES NOTE PADS, 1934 onwards
... sheet for printing. Each page has "red crest "8th Battalion... crest "8th Battalion A.M.F (City of Ballarat Regiment) Officers ...Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF & AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details..1) Note pad, yellowish, cardboard backing , has lined sheet for printing. Each page has "red crest "8th Battalion A.M.F (City of Ballarat Regiment) Officers Mess. .2) Note pad, cover yellowish with blotting page attached. .3) -.15) Envelopes (13) Red crest on Rear 8th Battalion - Battalion detachment - celler at audar".2) "H.T. Ridge underlined"envelopes, note pads, 8th bn amf, ballarat -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Mess kit, 1939 (exact)
... 8th battalion... 8th battalion vx52576 pte mckenzie c mckenzie 1939 c b ltd ...This is part of a collection donated by Mrs Margaret McKenzie that belonged to her husband and was issued to him during the Second World War, the mess tins were marked with names of places, ships and battle locations. Other items include a postcard sent home in August 1941 and a photo of Australian troops on parade at Wewak in August 1945Aluminium Mess tin set, 2 rectangular tins one smaller to fit into larger. Inscriptions engraved on 4 sides containing locations of training, ships and battle areas. Additional markings include year of manufacture and company along with Department of Defence broad arrow. Item is stamped metal with wire handle on the large tin. Wire carry handle missing on smaller tin. "Inscription on base of mess tin large. 'DARLEY ALBANY/ SYDNEY/ PERTH/ TRINCOMALEE:CEYLON/ PORT TUFIC/ SUEZ CANAL/ EL CANTARA/ GAZA/ JERUSALEM/ HIFA TELAVIV/ BETHALEM/ BAYROUTA/ JUDEDES FIAKE/darwin, world war two, pan set messing, mess tins, aluminium, 2nd aif, 8th battalion, vx52576, pte, mckenzie, c mckenzie, 1939, c b ltd, 1941 1945, 19th australian infantry training battalion, b company, 21st august 1941, finchaven, wandecla, cairns, brisbane -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Troops at mena camp etc, red cliffs00160.tif
... 8th battalion... world war 1 A.I.F mena camp sir george reid 8th battalion 2nd ...ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, mena camp, sir george reid, 8th battalion, 2nd infantry, cairo, egypt, 1915 -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Trenches in gaba tepe, red cliffs00162.tif
... 8th battalion... kabatepe 8th battalion 1915 trench anzac cove Gallipoli ...Four photos on a page from an albumww1, a.i.f, world war 1, gaba tepe, kabatepe, 8th battalion, 1915, trench, anzac cove, gallipoli -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
soldiers in camp, red cliffs00186.tif
... 8th battalion... war 1 aif A.I.F mena camp egypt 1915 8th battalion 1st ...ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f, mena camp, egypt, 1915, 8th battalion, 1st division -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The History of Eighth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 3)
... 8th Battalion... - Regimental histories - Australia 8th Battalion Royal Australian ...The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Combat Battalion: the Eighth Battalion in Vietnam (Copy 3), 2000
... 8th Battalion... - Regimental histories - Australia. 8th Battalion This book explores ...This book explores the life of Australian infantrymen in the Vietnam War by focusing on the experience of the men of the Eighth Battalion during their 12 month tour at the height of the war.This book explores the life of Australian infantrymen in the Vietnam War by focusing on the experience of the men of the Eighth Battalion during their 12 month tour at the height of the war.australia. army. battalion, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia., 8th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The Grey Eight in Vietnam: The history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 2)
... 8th Battalion... - Regimental histories - Australia 8th Battalion Royal Australian ...The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Clunies Ross, A. ed, The grey eight in Vietnam: the history of Eighth Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment Nov 1969-Nov 1970 (Copy 1)
... 8th Battalion... - Regimental histories - Australia 8th Battalion The Australian and New ...The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved.The Australian and New Zealand part in the Vietnam War is sometimes overlooked, but it is generally accepted that the 'Diggers' and 'Kiwis' were among the most effective and professional troops involved. australia. army. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia, 8th battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Postcards/Photographs of Raymond Vernon Baldock, Raymond Vernon Baldock, 1914 to 1917
... Baldock (520 - 8th Battalion, E Company). Includes one personal... - 8th Battalion, E Company). Includes one personal letter ...Ray Baldock embarked from Melbourne on board Benalla on 19th October 1914. He fought and was wounded at Gallipoli, and was killed in action in France in September 1917.Approximately ninety WW1 postcards/photographs of Raymond Baldock (520 - 8th Battalion, E Company). Includes one personal letter and one official letter.photographs, ww1, gallipoli, letters, postcards, raymond vernon baldock, 8 battalion -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Army Uniform, lanyard, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1990s
... was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal... of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment...., of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This lanyard has ...Worn as part of a uniform, attached to the right shoulder of a jacket with the loose end in the right breast pocket. This jacket was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This lanyard has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The lanyard was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Army uniform of the period.Brown and white candy-striped cord lanyard with two loops knotted at either end; one knot has been looped around the lanyard to form an arm hole. The striped colour signifies membership of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment.military uniform, ex-service, lanyard, army uniform, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, 8TH BN
... Banners: Top: "8TH BATTALION" Bottom: "CELER ET AUDAX... on sides, top & bottom. Banners: Top: "8TH BATTALION" Bottom ...Small gold badge. Possibly a cuff link. The centre shows an eagle bust. There are banners with wording on sides, top & bottom.Banners: Top: "8TH BATTALION" Bottom: "CELER ET AUDAX" (Latin) Left: "BALLARAT", Right: "REGIMENT"numismatics-badges-military, 8th, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TIE, Anafico, c.WWII
... 2nd 8th Battalion AIF colour patch tie. White over red... goldfields TIE Uniform 2nd 8th Battalion AIF colour patch tie. White ...2nd 8th Battalion AIF colour patch tie. White over red, split background horizontally with grey border on navy blue background. Navy blue lining one end of tie.On label: "makers name & 100% polyester"costume - male ceremonial, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust, 2/8th -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Memorabilia - Postcards (21) - in Canvas Pouch, c. 1917
... in the Army - 16th Reinf's 8th Battalion (5165) enlisting on, 24/01... from duties with the 8TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned... in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8TH ...This object relates to Charles Walter MURRAY. He was born on 1/01/1881 in Ballarat, VIC. Charles Walter served in the Army - 16th Reinf's 8th Battalion (5165) enlisting on, 24/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 16th REINF'S 8th BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 28/11/1917. Charles Walter MURRAY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Fanny Bertha MURRAY (wife). Charles Murray was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.WWI era postcards (21), collected and posted home to Ballarat East by an AIF soldier on active duty in a handmade pouch/envelope fashioned out of a khaki garment, hand-sewn and addressed with pen and ink to his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Sandwith. This object relates to Samuel Thompson SANDWITH. He was born on 1/06/1892 in Ballarat, VIC. Samuel Thompson served in the AIF (5219) enlisting on, 28/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1919. Samuel Thompson SANDWITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane Elizabeth SANDWITH (Mother). Pouch front reads: (0n left hand side) On Active Duty (On right): Mrs. E. J (?). Sandwith / 27 Queen St / Ballarat East / Victoria. Australia / PRESENT FROM A SOLDIER. Pouch back reads: present from a soldier / On Active Service / Mrs. E J Sandwith / 27 Queen St East / Ballarat E. / Victoria. Australia. Other text on left illegible.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, ballarat rsl, ballarat, samuel thompson sandwith, aif, homefront, correspondence -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Framed Sgt J H LAVARS
... Engraved Plaque - "'-In Memory' Sgt J H LAVARS 8th... - "'-In Memory' Sgt J H LAVARS 8th Battalion No 928 1914-1948 War Donated ...This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved Plaque - "'-In Memory' Sgt J H LAVARS 8th Battalion No 928 1914-1948 War Donated by: His Family"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Officers posing in camp, red cliffs00144.tif
... of officers 8th battalion mena camp Jan 1915... Tramways du Caire Group of officers 8th battalion mena camp Jan ...Two photographs on a page from an albumYours etc. W.T.V. 10 Mill Z205742 Tramways du Caire Group of officers 8th battalion mena camp Jan 1915ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, australia, officers, mena camp, camp, 1915, january, tramways du caire -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Contemplation at Back Beach
... Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th Battalion, The Royal... of - Contemplation at Back Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th ...A black and white photograph of - Contemplation at Back Beach Vung Tau 1970 for a digger from 8th Battalion, The Royal Autralian Regiment, a forward scout, suffered a severe leg wound when shot by a NVA/VietCcong using an AK47 assault riflephotograph, back beach, 8 rar, nva/vc, ak 47, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Camel corps / Portrait of Private, red cliffs00150.tif
... ... 8th battalion A.i.f Camel corps on arabian bank of suez canal... on the bank of the suez canal Nov 1914 Private ... 8th battalion A.i.f ...Four photos on a page from an albumCamel corps on the bank of the suez canal Nov 1914 Private ... 8th battalion A.i.f Camel corps on arabian bank of suez canal nov 1914ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, november, 1914, camel corps, portrait, private, suez canal, arabian bank -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
World War One Certificate (Coulstock), WW1 Certificate of Service, 1914
... George Coulstock, Private, 8th Battalion, Company B. Reg. No.481...' 'The Empire Called Us' 'Walter George Coulstock, Private, 8th ...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
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, Post 1945
... (.1) item is most likely to represent the 2nd/8th Battalion... to represent the 2nd/8th Battalion. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 ...(.1) item is most likely to represent the 2nd/8th Battalion. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Badge, bakelite black, rectangular with rectangular white over red patch in centre. .2) Badge, bakelite black, rectangular with rectangular white patch centre. .3) Badge, bakelite black, diamond shape with white diamond shape centre. .4) Smaller version of 1.).numismatics - medals /military, association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, MOUNTED, F L Andrews, C.late 1915 or early 1916
... Written in pencil on back: “The 7th & 8th Battalion... on back: “The 7th & 8th Battalion marching from Ismailia, Egypt ...Sepia photo of D Coy 8th Btn 1st Aust Division marching along tree lined road. Photo is mounted with brown border on cardboard backing.Written in pencil on back: “The 7th & 8th Battalion marching from Ismailia, Egypt on their way back to camp after going to Gallipoli” Sticker on backing: “Colarts Studio”photograph, mounted, 8th bn, d coy, eygpt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card - Christmas card
... " Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from" / 8th..." / 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment. Christmas card ...Christmas card supplied by 8 RAR to send to soldier's family.Christmas card with RAR V111 in gold embossed with Australian emblem on grey textured paper mounted on cream colored card. Inside there is a picture of the RAR emblem on white brick structure in front of a building. Hand written message to family in blue ink. Black ink message for Christmas.Blue ink "To mum, Dad, Robyn and Rex / Bill Black type " Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from" / 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.rar issue, maschette, 8rar, private, 5716538, christmas card, 8 rar, correspondence -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
... Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion... issued in WW1. Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th ...Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE AIF, FRAMED, c.1920
... No 7326 8th Battalion, from Stawell Victoria. Refer 69.2 for his... WILLIAMS Reg No 7326 8th Battalion, from Stawell Victoria. Refer ...The recipient of the certificate is FRANCIS J WILLIAMS Reg No 7326 8th Battalion, from Stawell Victoria. Refer 69.2 for his service details.Honourable Discharge Certificate, FRANCIS J WILLIAMS AIF. Brown wooden frame, glass front & coloured certificate. Recipient's name written in red & black ink. Certificate features the Royal coat of arms mounted on 2 columns, all in red. Illustrated in black ink is Brittania holding a Union Jack & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipient's name.Within the red scroll's border: FRANCIS J WILLIAMS Australian Imperial Force Served with honour and war disabled in the Great War Honourably discharged on 11.7.1920 George R Idocuments - military, certificates, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, c.1920
... This certificate should read Francis John WILLIAMS 8th...” This certificate should read Francis John WILLIAMS 8th Battalion No 7326 ...This certificate should read Francis John WILLIAMS 8th Battalion No 7326, from Stawell. Refer Cat No 69.2 for his service history.Coloured certificate, allied flags at top, wattle on sides & bottom, 2 red town seals at bottom.“Borough & Shire of Stawell for thanks & appreciation of services to Sgt FREDERICK JOHN WILLIAMS 8th Batt, 9 June 1920”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, frame accessories, williams -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Combat Battalion: the Eighth Battalion in Vietnam (Copy 1), 2000
... Newhaven gippsland Australia. Army. Battalion 8th Vietnamese ...australia. army. battalion, 8th, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - regimental histories - australia.