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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Citation
Certificate of Achievement presented by Headquarters 173D Airborne Brigade (Separate) Vietnam to Major R.B.Macdonald, 11411, Royal Australian Army. Signed by Ellis Williamson Brigadier General, USA Commanding. Black frame. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - ROUTINE ORDERS, Aust Dept of Defence, c1961
The ACMF was the Australian Citizen Military Forces and was the Army Reserve. Part of the collection of "William Fawcett" V246452 refer Cat No 9627.Three (3) cream colour foolscap sheets with writing in purple, lists 33 officers who have been terminated from ACMF and transferred to Royal Aust Infantry or other related units.Headed: "Routine orders Part 11 No's 77-145 incl. By Brigadier S.M. McDONALD MC", "RESTRICTED".cmf, termination of contract, fawcett 1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photo in Frame, Brigadier Kappe Cup Won by 5/6 RVR 1989
Brigadier Kappe Cup Won by 5/6 RVR 1989Frame is black metal5-6 rvr -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Closure threat, 1996
Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold. The R.S.L. finds it difficult to compete with nearby Mitcham Hotel.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, deighton, john (brigadier) -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
card
The card authorise Stanislaw Nowak to wear commemorative badge of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty. Issue date 14 August 1946one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present dayscover: green with yellow and blue lines, emblem of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty and map of Poland before II World War inside: cream with white marksstamp of 5 Kresowa Dywizja Piechoty; signature of Commander of 5 Kresowa Dywizji Piechoty, Brigadier General Sulik Nikodemcommemorative badge, nowak, kresowa dywizja piechoty -
Mont De Lancey
Military uniform
Donated by Brigadier D.O. Magee. Great grandson of John and Mary Burgi.Australian Army military jacket with insignia and decorations. Khaki in colour with three ribbon bars. Has epaulettes, red collar, gold buttons, belt with brass buckle, and matching khaki shirt and knitted tie.CGCF 1969 Victoria on collar of jacket.military uniforms -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - Manual of Photogrammetry, (Preliminary Edition), 1934 American Society of Photogrammetry, Circa 1934
This book belonged to Brigadier FD Buckland OBE Director of Survey Land HeadquarterHardcover, light blue, 819 pages, text, diagrams, photographsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, photogrammetry -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Document - Framed MID award to CAPT Lowen, Kings Order of appreciation to CAPT Lowen
The certificate was presented to Brigadier Lowen, (CAPT Lowen at the time), as a certificate of appreciation of his servicesMID presented to CAPT LowenA wooden frame contains the Kings Order of appreciationBy the King's order the name of CAPT Lowen, Australian Military Forces was published in the London Gazette on 30 December 19415/6, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, capt lowen, mid award -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, The Argus, Argus Newspaper, 22 Feb 1940
16 paged newspaper. Beige coloured with black writing with photo of Brigadier S.G. Savige on front page, 17th Australian Infantry Brigade, Second AIF. Souvenir supplement, Thursday, February 22, 1940. Photographs of Brigade staff and battalions.newspaper, ww2, magazine, souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - History of the New Guinea Survey Section 1967 by LT Jack Viccars, Lt Jack Stewart Viccars, Circa 1967
Military surveying in New Guinea began in in WWII with the formation of the New Guinea Force Field Survey Section which later became 8th Australian Field Survey Section and later 2 Field Survey Section of 6th Army Topographical Survey Section. This history was written by LT Jack Viccars and member of the Unit.A4 Booklet, Black and white, 43 Pages, 4 Annexes, Map Indexes, Gloss Paper Cover, Bound by staplesForward by Brigadier D. Macdonald (Retd) AM, Royal Australian Survey Corps 1936-1967, Preface by LT Jack J.S. Viccarsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, asr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Album - Photo Album and scrap book and various papers and photos, Brigadier Lowen's photos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945 and various papers and photos cover post war period
Photographs belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIHistorical photographs provide life and experience of Brigadier Lowen leading up to WWII and during WWII. Very valuable for research purposePhotos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945, most photos have commentary from Brig Lowen, strong historical value of Brig Lowen's experience during that period. There are also other documents and photos large numbers of photographs including certificates and documents5/6 rvr, bhq, birg lowen, 2/5th bn -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Hat Khaki Fur Felt with bullion rank badge, Brigadier Lowen Slouch Hat
Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Slouch had belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2 Hat, Khaki Fur Felt ( slouch hat) with brim down, soft bash and green ( 1RAR) pugaree with no colour patch. The pugaree had a staff officers bullion badge sewn to the front. Bullion badge has a gold lion atop of a gold and red crown on a black backing The hat has a brown leather chin strap and redish brown leather sweat band on the inside Made by "Fayrefield" Melbourne 7 1/8 19695/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, The Light Infantry
Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIPart of a donation of items owned by Brigadier Lowen Shield shaped wooden plaque, constructed of pine with light coloured stain. affixed in front of the base is a smaller shield painted black with a gold bevelled edge. this shield has a silver horn hanging from a bow. This shield is placed above a gold painred scolled banner that has the words " THE LIGHT INFANTY" written on it THE LIGHT INFANTRY5/6 rvr, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, bhq, plaque -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Place, 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment
Plaque been presented to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIA wooden plaque with decorative motifs, including the corp badge of 5/6 RVR. Located centrally is a large gold coloured Royal Victorian Regiment badge5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment 5/6rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - SGIAN DUBH, SGIAN BUBH HIGHLAND, 18 November 2023
Sgian-Dubh belonging to Brigadier Lowen, Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIISigan-Dubh belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIISgian Bubh is of a black plastic handle with Crome blade, it has a fake jewel on the pommel. Has a black plastic sheath.There is no inscription on the item5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Frame Workshop & Gallery, c.1987
Black / white photo of 1st Light Horse Brigade on the march near Jerusalem with buildings in front & centre with hills in the background. White border with brown wooden frame, glass front & brown paper backing. Brigade is being led by Brigadier General Cox.On silver metal plate attached to bottom centre of frame: "Presented by Major R A Hattam Oct 87"passchendaele barracks trust, photographs, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD LIGHT HORSE, Late 1918
The card was with the collection of Rupert Exon No 408, 9th L.H.Regt. Refer 15P, 486P, 482.3.Christmas card, rectangular, Sepia colour, front at the bottom has "The 9th LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT ON THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM 1918". Card opens out with large "Greetings" in green. on rear "Best wishes for Xmas and the new year from Brigadier and Mrs W.H.Scott"documents - cards, military history, 9th light horse -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Great Western Primary School Centenary with Brigadier G.E.W. Hurley CBE unveiling a plaque set in wall at the school 1967
Primary School Great Western Centenary 1967 Brigadier G.E.W. Hurley CBE unveiling plaque set in wall at the school.stawell education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - MONTAGE, SEWELL FAMILY, 2005
Title at top of collection; "BRIGADIER HARRY BLAMYRE SEWELL MC", SERVICE NUMBER: NX367, UNIT: HQ1 AUST CORPS".Work on paper - black and white print - montage collection of photographs, letters, newspaper clippings and Military service information on individual members of the Sewell family. Frame - black colour paint on MDF frame, glass front and cardboard backing. On back - white adhesive label - framing information.Framing information - black and brown print made by "Maddisons of Gisborne".framed accessories, work on paper, montage, sewell family -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Paper, The Argus, Souvenir Supplement, The Argus & Australian Limited, 22 February 1940
The 17th Brigade (Australia) was an Infantry Brigade first formed in 1917 during WW1, but did not see action. The Brigade was reformed during WW2 and served in Libya, Greece and New Guinea. The Brigade was disbanded in 1946.This supplement is an original as printed and issued with The Argus News Paper on 22 February 1940.Oblong, buff colour news paper, souvenir supplement of The Argus,16 pages, 22 February 1940. The supplement is dedvoted to the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd A.I.F.The front cov er of the supplement has a photograph of Brigadier S.G. Savige, DSO, MC, ED, Commander. The following pages are photographs of Companies within the Brigade.ww1, ww2, 17th brigade, aif, -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Bridge Inspection
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the 1st Australian Task Force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970) Brigadier Stewart Weir MC, inspects a bridge built by 17 Construction Squadron over a creek northwest of the province capital Baria. The Engineers are fitting screens to protect the foundations.photograph, brig stewart weir, 1st atf base, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, 17th construction squadron, engineers, military cross, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Operational Discussion
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the 1st Australian Task Force Commander (Dec 1966 - Oct 1967) Brigadier Stuart Graham discusses operation matters with Commander, Australian Force Vietnam, Major General Doug Vincent. The discussions were held in Brig. Grahams' office at Headquarters.photograph, maj gen doug vincent, brig graham, 1st atf base, nui dat, australian force vietnam, gibbons collection catalogue, 1st australian task force, commander, denis gibbons -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Booklet, The Development of Australia's Special Forces
The booklet is a reprint of Brigadier WH 'Mac' Grant's history of WW2 Special Forces, written originally in 1995, and was presented to attendees at the 45th anniversary celebrationsThe reprint marked the 45th anniversary of 2 Commando Company, the first (along with 1 Commando Company) post-WW2 SF unit, and explained the origins of its WW2 predecessors. brigadier wh mac grant- history of ww2 special forces-2 commando company-1 commando company-post ww2 sf units -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Document - Record of Service Book, Brigadier Lowen WWII Record of Service Book
Record of Service Book belonging to Brigadier Lowen (MAJ Lowen at the time). Brig Lowden served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WW2The record contains the member's services history in WWIISoldier's Record of Service Book for MAJ I.H.Lowen, there are 20 pages in this book, all the entry in the book are written by handAustralian Military Forces Solder's Record of Service Book, MAJ I.H.Lowen5/6 rvr, bhq, brig lowen, 2/5th bn, solder's record of service book, maj lowen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Brig Weir 3
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the 1st Australian Task force Commander (Aug 1969 - Jun 1970). Brigadier Stewart Weir MC (centre of the group) inspects a new bridge built by Australian Engineers from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, South Vietnam.photograph, brig stewart weir, engineers, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Bunty Turner, The brigadier's a lady, [25 April 1982]
Article about Perditta Marjorie McCarthy's Army nursing career from 1941 until her retirement in 1972, the first female Brigadier in the Australian Army.Newspaper clipping with a headline, four columns of text and a black and white portrait photograph of a woman in Australian Army Nurses uniform.'WWII' [blue ink in the top right hand corner] 'Sunday Telegraph 25 Apr 1982' [blue ink across the lower border]wwii, world war two, ww2, perditta marjorie mccarthy, royal australian army nursing corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Cross Dedication 3
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the 1st Australian Task Force Commander Brigadier C M Pearson MC with the Commanding Officer 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Lt Col David Butler, at the cross of remembrance dedicated to those who fought at the battle of Long Tan 18/08/1966.photograph, 1st australian task force, brigadier "sandy" c.m.i. pearson, lt col butler, long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, long tan cross dedication, 6 rar/nz (anzac) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C. WW2
"H.H. Hammer" Regt No’s 3107396, VX24325. Born 15.2.1905, enlisted Bendigo 10.6.1940, discharged 28.11.1945 with the rank of Brigadier in 15th INF Brigade, awarded CBE and DSOFramed photo and details of a decorated WW2 Soldier“ Major General Howard Heathcote Hammer CBE, DSO”framed photographs, military history, ww2, howard heathcote hammer -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Plaque - "In Appreciation" - 4th Brigade
"The Ballarat R&SL Sub-Branch In Appreciation For Your Ongoing Support From Brigadier DJ Ball AM RFD ADC Commander 4th Brigade & all Members"shields & plaques, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed poster, The Australian National Flag, c1992
Australian National Flag Montage depicting 15 Australian flags, including Naval, Military and Aboriginal flags - with history and details of each flag, also featuring the words of our National AnthemAustralia entered the first world war with three flags representing its dual nationality: the Union Jack as national flag and its two Australian ensigns. All three featured in recruiting drives for the Australian Imperial Force (the AIF). At that time the Union Jack was clearly regarded as the most importantBlack and gold painted frame containing montage of Australian flag and 14 smaller flags with boxed narratives.The Australian National Flag Gold Plaque - Proudly endorsed by the Returned & Services League of Australia 1992 Signed by Brigadier A B Garland AM and B C Ruxton OBEflags, australian, australian states and territories