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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Medal - Active Service Medal, Australia Service Medal and ribbon
... Active Service Medal...The Australian Active Service Medal with ribbon...The Australian Active Service Medal with ribbon ...The Australian Active Service Medal with ribbon and the ribbon, as well as the Australia Defence medal. All the medals are replica as the member's PMKey or service number are not engraved in the medal -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW1 returned from active Service medallion, Medallion issued by Dept of Defence WW1 returned soldiers
... WW1 returned from active Service medallion...Issued by Dept of Defence. returned from Active Service... Charlton, 3525 goldfields WW1 returned from active Service ...Gilt bronze medallionIssued by Dept of Defence. returned from Active Service. Australian Military Forces. 211591 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - Badge A.I.F. Returned from Active Service WWI, Stokes & Sons
... Badge A.I.F. Returned from Active Service WWI... by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service" On back...-country Badge A.I.F. Returned from Active Service WWI Badge metal ...The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.metal badge with two pins on back for attachment to clothing"The rising sun and A.I.F." in centre of badge. "issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service" On back : "262896"sandy, malachy, a.i.f. badge, ww1 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, City of Kew, Wallet Presented to M.H. Martin on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1940
... Active Service Abroad... for Active Service Abroad, 1939". ... on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad This item contains ...In 1940: "Kew Council decided ... to give wallets as mementoes to members of the Second A.I.F. who enlist from the municipality. The selection of the type of wallets to be given was left to the Mayor (Councillor H. F. Mogg)." (The Argus, 21 Feb 1940, p.11). In the event, this wallet like others were predated to 1939 on the front.This item contains two parts: a letter from the City of Kew to Pte Martin and a wallet with which he was presented. The dark brown leather wallet is embossed on the front with the seal of the City of Kew and a citation. The interior of the wallet contains a steel mirror. The letter includes the seal of the City.Wallet: "City of Kew Victoria. Presented by the Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of Kew to M.H. Martin on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939". second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), m h martin, wallets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE R.A.S, AMOR Sydney, Post 1970
... active service...Badge, Returned from Active Service, brass, consists...On front, “Returned from Active Service”. On rear, “403487... goldfields BADGE R.A.S Award Badge, Returned from Active Service ...Badge issued to Peter James Dodd, refer cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Badge, Returned from Active Service, brass, consists of crown at top then depictions of wings, rising sun, anchor with boomerang under, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment.On front, “Returned from Active Service”. On rear, “403487 issued by the Commonwealth Govt”awards, badges, active service -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Envelopes, On Active Service, Ernie Wilson, c. 1942
... Envelopes, On Active Service, Ernie Wilson...Set of four 'on active service' envelopes from letters sent... Street) Port Melbourne melbourne Envelopes, On Active Service ...Set of four 'on active service' envelopes from letters sent by sailor Ernie Wilson to his mother in Graham Street during WWII, hand decorated with coloured cartoons of himself at work on his ship (Digital image on database)Official postmarks, stamps e.g. Censorwar - world war ii, armed services - navy, ernie wilson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, Post 1945
... active service...Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass, crown over...Front, "Returned from Active Service" Rear, "257624... goldfields BADGE Award Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass ...Badge issued to K.W.Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and service history also 2195, 2196P.Badge "Returned from Active Service" brass, crown over Rising Sun, Wings and Anchor, Boomerang under. Rear has 2 lugs for clothing attachment.Front, "Returned from Active Service" Rear, "257624" "Issued by C/wealth Govt"badges, military, active service -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, "Active Service" Testament 1914
... "Active Service" Testament 1914 ... inscription in red print, "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine... mornington-peninsula Book Book "Active Service" Testament 1914 Pocket ...Pocket book size with mid brown linen cover imprinted with red lettering. Example of the New Testament that was issued to service personnel. The inside front cover has a message written by Lord Roberts dated 25th August, 1914. Book published by the Scripture Gift Mission and Naval and Military Bible Society, 15 Strand, London, W.C. The front cover has a red border and has the following inscription in red print, "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine is imprinted and has SGM symbol.world war 1, ww1, 1914-1919 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
... BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE... "Issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from Active Service...BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Badge Gold coloured ...Badge issued to Servicemen and women who returned from active duty overseas in recognition of their service. Original owner of item, "Robert J Tyrell".Gold coloured round badge. Rising Sun emblem in centre with AIF below. Crown on top of circle. Around edge of outer edge "Issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from Active Service" from bottom. On back is small clip attached to two small metal hooks/rings.Inscribed "199561" on back. Also "Stokes & Sons".returned service badge, ww2, r.j. tyrell -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge - Returned from Active Service
... Badge - Returned from Active Service..." Front of badge (bottom perimeter): "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE... goldfields Badge - Returned from Active Service Brass coloured ...This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Brass coloured, circular badge with a crown protruding from the top centre. The symbol of the rising sun can be seen at the centre of the badge in relief with the letters A I F written just below. One line of text follows the top perimeter of the badge, while another line of text follows the lower perimeter (also in relief). On the back of the badge are two eyelets and a pin, as well as engravings.Front of badge (top perimeter): "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE" Front of badge (bottom perimeter): "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Back of badge: "54676" and "6TOKF68SON?" / "MFL8"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Envelope On Active service 30 Nov 1917, 1917
... Envelope On Active service 30 Nov 1917...On Active Service. Miss Daisy Vickers Bushfield Post... Warrnambool Technical School world war one On Active Service. Miss ...This is Item 5 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's deathaisy Vickers collection: Item 22 of 27This item is interesting because of its association with World War One and two local people Daisy Vickers and Arthur AndersonThis is an envelope which has been slit at the top. It has a hand written address, franking and a stamp.On Active Service. Miss Daisy Vickers Bushfield Post Office Victoria Australia Passed by Censor No 5015 ARMY R Q S 30 Nov 17daisy vickers, arthur anderson, warrnambool technical school, world war one -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, Active Service. With Australia in the Middle East, 1941
... Active Service. With Australia in the Middle East...Active service recollection from service personnel... Non-fiction book Active Service. With Australia in the Middle ...Active service recollection from service personnel in the middle eastBrown hardcover book with pagesWith Australia in the Middle East -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Garth Pratten et al, Still the same: Reflections on active service from Bardia to Baidoa, 1996
... Still the same: Reflections on active service from Bardia... on their experience of active service....-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Still the same: Reflections on active service ...War is a noisy, confusing and frightening experience and it is the job of the soldier, usually against better judgement to walk through this storm and secure victory.Index, appendix, ill (b/w) (maps)non-fictionWar is a noisy, confusing and frightening experience and it is the job of the soldier, usually against better judgement to walk through this storm and secure victory. war - psychological aspects, military art and science - australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
... BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE...Badge to recognise Servicemen. Returned from active service...BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Badge Brown metal ...Badge to recognise Servicemen. Returned from active service in operational areas. Includes No. on back.Brown metal Rising Sun Badge, diamond shape, with crown on top.Engraved on back No. AF78186. Also engraved "Issued by Commonwealth Govt".passchendaele barracks trust, badge, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RAS, 1) Amor Sydney, Post WW1, Post WW2
... Active service...Returned from Active service badges. .1) Badge brass round... Active Service" .2) On front, "returned from Active service... goldfields BADGES, RAS Badge Returned from Active service badges. .1 ...Part of a series of items relating to the "Jackson family". .1) This is a WW1 badge, .2) is WW2Returned from Active service badges. .1) Badge brass round with crown at top, centre has Rising Sun with "AIF" under. Rear has two lugs and is stamped. .2) Badge brass has crown, Rising sun, wings and anchor, at bottom a boomerang with lettering, rear has two lugs and is stamped plus lettering..1) On front, "Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service" .2) On front, "returned from Active service" On rear, "95187", "AF Issued by the CWLTH Govt"badges, active service, ras -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE, Post WW1
... BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE... OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The scroll on the Rising... goldfields BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Badge Brass circular ...The badge was issued to Thomas William Tuckerman No 7318, 2nd Australian Tunneling Company AIF. Refer 935P, 1265.3.Brass circular badge with Kings Crown at the top. Centre is the Rising Sun badge. The rear has two lugs for fixing to clothing.Around the face in raised lettering, ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The scroll on the Rising Sun has, AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. Under the Rising Sun is A.I.F. On the rear is stamped 110680r.a.s.badge 110680, tuckerman 7318, aif -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... active service... from active service....Issued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service... from active service. active service badge aif Issued by Dept ...Dept of Defence badge issued to service personnel on return from active service.Gold coloured metal badge round in shape with rising sun in centre and crown on topIssued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service C11796 - stamped on rearactive service, badge, aif -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Instructional booklet, Directions for Standard Socks for our Men on Active Service
... Directions for Standard Socks for our Men on Active Service... in active service during WWI. Issued by the Lady Mayoress's League... in active service during WWI. Issued by the Lady Mayoress's League ...Directions for the knitting of standard socks for men in active service during WWI. Issued by the Lady Mayoress's League, Melbourne, in September 1915. The Lady Mayoress's League, or Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League, was formed on 7th August 1914 by Lady Hennessy, Lady Mayoress of the City of Melbourne. The League was formed to supplement the official supplies issued to each soldier by providing 'comforts' such as socks and food packages, and by 1915 was the recognised agent in Victoria for the reception and despatch of all gifts other than those sent privately. In September 1916 it became part of the Australian Comforts Funds, an Australia-wide umbrella organisation formed from individual state-based organisations of this type. Folded single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in black on both sidesthe lady mayoress's league, wwi fund-raising -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys Holmes, Pre January 1917
... Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys... envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must... Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys Holmes ...Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. The Cover may have contained several letters each from the same writer and may be subject to the Censor. Cited in 'Untold Stories & Forgotten Faces' by James Affleck, 'KINGHORN,Walter Stanley, (Byaduk), born 1888, enlisted 26th August 1914. He served in 4th Light Horse Regiment, who fell at the Charge of Beersheba on 31st October 1917, buried at Beersheba War cemetery.. One of fourteen local men killed remembered in an Avenue of Honour. Original document, cover/envelope with 1917 postmark, surname of sender and full address. Portion of fourteen items comprising the Gladys Holmes collection.Buff coloured paper envelope with dark green ink used for instructions and markings. Black ink circular postmark FIELD POST OFFICE/9 JA 17 Blue ink handwritten address and sender's name.Writer: Kinghorn Address: Miss G Holmes/Byaduk/ via Hamilton/ Victoria/ Australia gladys holmes, envelope, kinghorn, ww1, byaduk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE WW1, RAS, Stokes & Sons, Post WW1
... active service...Returned from Active Service No (187814) ? William J... FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY... BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle ...Returned from Active Service No (187814) ? William J HUMPHREY (46) ? Battalion AIF.Yellow metal badge imprinted with Rising Sun motif & printing. Crown on top.Around edge: “ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES AIF”badge, active service, returned -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975
... Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975... was awarded the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975... goldfields Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 This object ...This object relates to Rosalie Dolores HENSELEIT. She was born on 26/09/1929 in Horsham, VIC. Rosalie Dolores served in the RAAF Nursing Service (N43989) enlisting on, 01/01/1955 before being discharged from duties with the 902nd AEROMED EVAC SQN USAF on 28/04/1967. She served as Nurse in RAAF and participated in medical evacuation of the wounded from Vietnam. Rosalie Dolores HENSELEIT was not a prisoner of war. Rosalie Henseleit was awarded the Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 and the Vietnam Medal. Rosalie was a Branch Member.vietnam war, 1962-75, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975
... Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975... was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945... goldfields Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 This object ...This object relates to Edward Gerald CAMPION. He was born on 30/10/1924 in Liverpool, Lancashire, ENGLAND. Edward Gerald served in the RAN (R40903) enlisting on, 31/08/1951 in Auburn, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HMAS SYDNEY as a on 22/02/1952. Edward Gerald CAMPION was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Josephine CAMPION (Mother). Edward Campion was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Korea Medal, UN Medal for Korea, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975
... Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975... was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945... goldfields Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 This object ...This object relates to Edward Gerald CAMPION. He was born on 30/10/1924 in Liverpool, Lancashire, ENGLAND. Edward Gerald served in the RAN (R40903) enlisting on, 31/08/1951 in Auburn, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HMAS SYDNEY as a on 22/02/1952. Edward Gerald CAMPION was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Josephine CAMPION (Mother). Edward Campion was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Korea Medal, UN Medal for Korea, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge - Returned from Active Service
... Badge - Returned from Active Service... from Active Service badge.... goldfields Badge - Returned from Active Service This object relates ...This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975
... Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975... 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific... goldfields Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 With Clasp - "SW ...This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.With Clasp - "SW Pacific"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET & BADGE, post WWI
... active service..., not engraved. .2) Badge, bronze "Returned from Active Service". Round... of Defence Returned from Active Service 111659"... active service .1 "944 Cpl CW McLeod 38 Bn AIF" .2 "Issued ...Charles "Watty" McLeod No 944 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 25.2.16, embarked for England 20.6.16. Hospitalised at sea with "Chill"1916, Gastroenteritis 1916, WIA 1917 "Gassed", hospital again in 1918 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF on 30.4.1919 with the rank of Cpl. Refer 1644P, 1645..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) Re C.W McLeod. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replacement, not engraved. .2) Badge, bronze "Returned from Active Service". Round with Rising Sun and scroll with "Australian Military Forces AIF" in centre and crown atop. Rear is stamped with a number and has 2 lugs for attaching to clothes..1 "944 Cpl CW McLeod 38 Bn AIF" .2 "Issued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service 111659"medals, military, active service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE MEDICALLY UNFIT, Post 1914-1918
... for active service but declared medically unfit. This badge...Badge: Volunteered for Active Service. ... of Arms. Around the outside are words - Volunteered For Active... For Active Service. Inside that at top section are words - Issued ...These badges were issued from July 1st 1915. The number on the rear pertains to a register of persons who volunteered for active service but declared medically unfit. This badge was issued to W S SMITH.Badge: Volunteered for Active Service. On rear - No. 3511 Centre of badge has the Australian Coat of Arms. Around the outside are words - Volunteered For Active Service. Inside that at top section are words - Issued by Dept of Defence. Below Coat of Arms are words - Medically Unfit.numismatics - badges, military, commemorative -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES, 1) Stokes and Son, All post 1918
... active service... Active Service”, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment. .2... Active Service A.I.F” Rear stamped “187836”. .2) Front, “For King..., “Returned from Active Service”, two lugs on rear for clothing ...Items issued to John Michael Martin No 2396 A.I.F. Refer Cat No 4567.3 for his service details and true identity..1) Badge, brass, round with Crown at top, “Returned from Active Service”, two lugs on rear for clothing attachment. .2) badge, round, metal, centre has crown and lettering, rear has one single long pin. .3) Badge, metal, plaque shape, coloured, Crown at top with RSL membership clip “1919” denoting a member in 1919..1) Front, “Issued by Department of Defence, Returned from Active Service A.I.F” Rear stamped “187836”. .2) Front, “For King and Empire, services rendered”, rear stamped “92849”. .3) Front, “Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia”, stamped on rear, “R1197”.badges, active service, membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Army Doctrine Centre HQ TRG Cmd, Still the Same. Reflections on Active Service From Bardia to Baidia, 1996
... Still the Same. Reflections on Active Service From Bardia... goldfields BOOK Book Still the Same. Reflections on Active Service ...Book, soft cover, 280 pages, illustrated black & white photos & maps. Front cover of orange appearance, images of barbed wire, modern soldier in DPU uniform & Stehyr Rifle silhouettes of 2 WWI Diggers in slouch hats in background.Written inside front cover: P Chapmanbooks, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Honours and Awards to Members on Active Service with First Battalion on the Royal Australian Regiment Korea 1952 - 1953, 1994
... Honours and Awards to Members on Active Service with First... goldfields BOOK Book Honours and Awards to Members on Active Service ...White coloured soft covered book of 80 pages. Regimental badge on front and back. Title in dark blue and black. Number 54 of 200 copies. Black and white photo section at back. Editor's handwritten note on title page.books, military awards