Part of the Bennetts Collection See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. & 2. Khaki coloured cloth shoulder badge with "AUSTRALIA" embroidered on in cream coloured thread.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, cloth shoulder badge

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Embroidered red cross badge with white and khaki edging. 2. Embroidered red cross badge with white edging.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, red cross, medical corps

Part of the Bennettrs Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Black and white photographic postcard of an Australian soldier in uniform. Soldiers unit colour patch and white lanyard are visible in the photograph. Postcard configuration in black visible on the back of photograph. Hand written details in blue ink on back. White border around photograph. Studio logo in black on bottom RH corner of photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph in blue ink: 'Beyrouth, Syria, Feb 24th 1942'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, postcard, ww2, syria

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Soft brown coloured cardboard cover. Black print on front and back with Australian Coat of Arms. Black text inside on 40 pages with cut edges. Owner details on front cover and on pages 4 & 5. Black and white photograph of owner on page 5. Handwritten details in black and red ink on various pages. Metal staples on spine. Handwritten in black ink on front cover: 'VFX128835, PTE BENNETTS A M"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, bcof, record of service book

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". Buildings in 1. & 2. relate to BCOF.1. faded black and white photograph of a three storey building a fence. Jeep is visible passing through a gate in fence. Photo has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of a three storey building. trees and open parkland in foreground. Photo has a white border. 3. Black and white photograph of a single storey weatherboard bungalow, Portico with three posts in front of the bungalow. White border on photo.3. Green stamp of photograph's printer on back.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. Personnel named in 5. also appear in 4. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Five black and white and sepia photographs. 1. Black and white photograph of a woman in uniform, standing in an open field. Photograph has a white border. 2. Black and white photograph of two women in uniform in front of a building. Photo has a white border. 3. Sepia toned photograph of three women. Woman in middle is in uniform. Photo has a white border. 4. Sepia toned photo of a group of men and women standing in the doorway of a weatherboard building. Two women in uniform and two men in uniform. Photo has a white border. 5. Sepia toned photograph of four men stranding and kneeling in front of a weatherboard building labelled "Canteen". Half of lady in uniform in No. 4 is visible on RHS of photo.1. Handwritten on back in blue ink: 'JAPAN'. 2 & 4. Stamped on back of each: 'KODAK PRINT' (in a circle. 5. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Standing from left: - Jim, Harold, Behenna (S.A.), "Scotty" and front Laurie!bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, aamws, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge.Metal badge with blue enamel background. Kings Crown above a banner with gold lettering. Banner has red enamel background. Pin on back for fastening. Maker's stamp on back.lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES ASSOCIATION"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, bcof

Colour patch worn by RAAMC personal whilst serving with BCOF post WW2. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat 9726 P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts.Rectangular brown felt patch sewn onto a grey felt background.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, colour patch, raamc

2. The Ernie Pyle Theatre was named after the American War correspondent who was killed in action during WW2. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts"., 1. Colour photograph of a Japanese style building facing a lake, second building in the background. White border around photograph. 2. Colour photograph of a street scene. Pedestrians on road fronting a multi story building. White border around photograph. 3. Colour photograph of a Japanese style building within a garden which features a lake. White border around photograph. 4. Colour photograph of a rural scene. Deer grazing in an open field. Large tree on LHS. White border around photograph.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: "The Imperial Palace". 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: Information explaining the naming of the building (Ernie Pyle Theatre).bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photographs, japan, ww2, ernie pyle.

Form relates to the purchase of rationed motor spirit (petrol) during and after WW2 under the National Security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts"1. to 12. Blank proforma with text in black type. Form is on cream coloured paper.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, ration tickets.

The US 1st Marine Division Patch was created in 1943 to recognise the sacrifices and Victory of the Marines who fought in the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. & 2. Diamond shaped shoulder sleeve badge. Features a red numeral 1 with 'GUADALCANAL' embroidered in white. Five white stars surround numeral. All on a blue background.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, guadalcanal, us marines

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts" service. Women in photograph belong to Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilisation Centre, BCOF. Dinner was held to celebrate the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Phillip on 30th Nov 1947.1. Black and white photograph of women in uniform seated at tables arranged in a horseshoe formation. Tables et for a dinner. Streamers across the ceiling. British and Australian flags on wall either side of a photo of the King. 2. & 3. Photographs of the same dinner as 1. but from different angles.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, bcof

The General Service Badge was issued to those who served full-time for a period of 28 days or more continuously or in aggregate, and we discharged without becoming eligible for the Returned from Active Service Badge during World War Two. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Bronze coloured badge featuring an Anchor, Rising Sun and Wings topped by a King's Crown. Words "Service' and 'Australia' embossed on badge. Pin and catch attached to back. Badge number stamped on back.Stamped on back of badge: '290107'. Stamped on back: ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT, SYDNEY'. general service badge, bennetts collection, alva bennetts

Alva Marie Bennetts. Alva initially enlisted as V515106 in the CMF, age 20 years on 19.2.1944 in the 4th Aust. AWS Training Battalion. From 23.3.1944 to 1.4.1944 she attended an Administration and Organizational Course and passed. transferred to LHQ Medical and Veterinary Stores. Transfers to No. 128 AGH QLD on 28.8.1944. On turning 21 she transfers to the AIF as VFX128835 on 1.9.1944 in AMC graded group 11. 12.11.1945 transfers to the Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilization Centre. promoted to the rank of Corporal on 24.9.1946. Embarks for Kure Japan with BCOF on 19.4.1947. Embarks for Australia 16.2.1949. Discharged from the Army on 13.4.19949 with the rank of Corporal in No. 130 AGH. Part of the Bennetts Collection - which also contains items of her father, William John Leslie Bennetts No.4433 1st AIF. Also her future husband Edward W Callaghan No. 147354 RAAF.Black and white photograph of a lady in uniform. She has a Corporal's rank insignia on her right sleeve below a Red Cross symbol. She is wearing a dark coloured beret with a Rising Sun badge attached. Mottled background to photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph, in black ink: 'Lots of love from Alva, Eta Jima, 18/8/48.'bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, aaws, bcof