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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS WW2, Post 1945
... Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted...Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted ...Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted 30/5/41. Discharged 30/6/45. Cpl. No 1 Wireless & Gunnery School. Four individual WW2 Service Medals relating to one person. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 medals, raaf, edmond grey bates -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET - RAAF, c. WW2
... enlisted on 26.8.43 aged 18 years and was a LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. He... enlisted on 26.8.43 aged 18 years and was a LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. He ...Helmet issued to John Charles Dean No 144278 RAAF. He enlisted on 26.8.43 aged 18 years and was a LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. He was discharged from the RAAF on 13.3.46.British designed steel helmet painted a khaki colour. The chin strap is made of light khaki coloured cotton webbing and is secured with an adjustable brass buckle. The liner is black coloured and coated canvas with rubber padding on the crown.On the underside of the rim in black handwriting: 'LAC Dean JC/144278/RAAF'uniforms - raaf, helmet, headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS RAAF, TEE EMM, C.1939 - 45
... Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE No 428397 RAAF, born... goldfields Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE No 428397 RAAF, born ...Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE No 428397 RAAF, born Bendigo, enlisted on 13.10.1942 age 18 years. Discharged from the RAAF on 30.12.1948.9 editions of magazine (one cover missing). Published by R.A.A.F.books - magazines, military, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, SUMMER, RAAF, Holeproof, 1953
... RG BENNETTS 119452. RAAF 1942 - 1945. Re-enlisted again... goldfields RG BENNETTS 119452. RAAF 1942 - 1945. Re-enlisted again ...RG BENNETTS 119452. RAAF 1942 - 1945. Re-enlisted again after WW2.1. Jacket - Polyester light khaki long sleeved. Black buttons, shoulder epaulettes. 2. Belt - Polyester, black metal buckle.RAAF on Epaulettes.uniform, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, WORK DRESS, RAAF
... 119452 R G Bennetts RAAF 1942-45. Re-enlisted again in 1953.... goldfields 119452 R G Bennetts RAAF 1942-45. Re-enlisted again ...119452 R G Bennetts RAAF 1942-45. Re-enlisted again in 1953.Bomber Jacket - polyester, khaki, long sleeved, black buttons, epaulettes. Mid sleeve embroidered propeller, mauve cotton. uniform, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, RAAF, Australian Govt Clothing Factory
... Partial dress uniform of RAAF for "Peter Stoklahsa...". Enlisted 1966 to 1987. Refer to cat No. 7674P. RAAF Uniform Peter ...Partial dress uniform of RAAF for "Peter Stoklahsa". Enlisted 1966 to 1987. Refer to cat No. 7674P.1. Dark blue pants size 97. White label on inside. 4 pockets, clip to do up and white elastic lining on inside. 2. RAAF blue jacket. Two breast pockets and two lower pocket flaps with no pocket. Four large front buttons and two smaller pocket buttons. 'Australia' shoulder flashes and service ribbon above left chest pocket. Inside cotton lining and inside pocket on right side. Makers label sewn on inside and Commonwealth emblem on sleeve. 3. Blue Air Force cap size 7. Leather inside lining and plastic and black material band. Button on each side with plastic strap. Gold Air Force emblem of Laurel leaves, spread Eagle and Crown.Inside maker - Australian Government Clothing Factory. Size 7.raaf, uniform, peter stoklahsa -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT
... Original owner of items. JAMES WALTER PATTERSON. ENLISTED...Original owner of items. JAMES WALTER PATTERSON. ENLISTED ...Original owner of items. JAMES WALTER PATTERSON. ENLISTED RAAF NO. SN149800 AGE 19 YEARS. Discharged 13 June 1947 with Rank LAC at LAVERTON, VIC. (BCOF).Photograph - black and white photocopy of a portrait.photographs, military history, ww2, bcof -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED WW2, C.WW2
... to join the RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 4.9.1943 No 431933... to join the RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 4.9.1943 No 431933 ...Peaked cap worn by “Vivian Donald BULLEN". He first enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.3.1942 age 22 years 8 months No VX75447, during his time he rose to Acting Cpl, attached to No 4 Chemical Warfare Coy RAE and A.A.O.C in Bendigo, he was hospitalised with a Peptic Ulcer, discharged from the Army on 3.9.1943 to join the RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 4.9.1943 No 431933 as a Aircraftsman, after initial training he was posted to “Air Gunnery School” on 4.2.1944, embarked for England 28.4.1944, went through 3 training units in Bomber Command, posted to 466 Sqd Driffield 19.1.1945. He rose through the ranks from Aircraftsman - LAC - Sgt - Flt Sgt - Fly Officer by 7.10.1945. He flew 13 sorties and was eligible for the France & Germany Star. Embarked for Australia 29.6.1945, discharged from RAAF 9.10.1945. Cap - peaked, navy blue cotton twill, black leather hat band with brass button keepers. RAAF badge in gold and red crown above eagle wings and laurel wreath. Inside cap, leather sweatband and cotton lining. Makers label imprint on sweatband.Sweatband - makers label imprint "Sam Brown Leather". headwear, uniform, ww2, raaf, vivian donald bullen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG, RAAF, RAAF, c1939 - 1945
... Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1... Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1 ...Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2 -
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Service Record excerpts (copies)
... on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF... on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Walter Alfred CROMPTON. He was born on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF (55568) enlisting on, 09/05/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AIR FORCE HQ (DPS) as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 18/10/1946. Walter Alfred CROMPTON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badges - 3x Plastic in container
... on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF... on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Walter Alfred CROMPTON. He was born on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF (55568) enlisting on, 09/05/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AIR FORCE HQ (DPS) as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 18/10/1946. Walter Alfred CROMPTON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON.2 x RAAF; 1 X Rising Sunsouvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Diary
... on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF... on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Walter Alfred CROMPTON. He was born on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF (55568) enlisting on, 09/05/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AIR FORCE HQ (DPS) as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 18/10/1946. Walter Alfred CROMPTON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON.Start date =4/8/1944; Finish date = 8/7/1945. With reference to the dates of the end of both theatres of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Memorial Scroll
... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF... on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Field Medical Card
... on 14/11/1921 in Spotswood, VIC. James Leslie served in the RAAF... on 14/11/1921 in Spotswood, VIC. James Leslie served in the RAAF ...This object relates to James Leslie JACKSON. He was born on 14/11/1921 in Spotswood, VIC. James Leslie served in the RAAF (13425) enlisting on, 23/02/1943 in Spotswood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 STORES DEPOT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 22/01/1946. James Leslie JACKSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary JACKSON. James Jackson was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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ID Card
... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF ...This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australian Defence Medal
... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF ...This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF ...This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF ...This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Framed
... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF... on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF ...This object relates to James Robert SMART. He was born on 26/01/1921 in Lake Boga, VIC. James Robert served in the RAAF (19007) enlisting on, 30/05/1940 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 PERSONNEL DEPOT as a RAAF Commissioned Flying Officer (FLGOFF) on 15/02/1946. James Smart was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945. James Robert SMART was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Past President RAAF
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Enamel medallion in red, white and blue featuring three circes (blue outer, white inner and red centre) with text and a eagle motif; medallion attached via a ring to a bar shaped badge in similar enamel style with pin for attachment to garments on the reverse. Bar shaped badge: “PAST-PRESIDENT” Medallion: “1939-1945/ RAAF EUROPE”uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - RAAF Squadron 467
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Legacy lapel
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Brass coloured lapel pin with motif on one end: a lit torch surrounded by a wreath. Pin appears to be soldered on to the cast motif backing to form lapel.uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Medallion - Melbourne Cricket Club
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Diamond shaped medallion hangs at the end of a red, white, and blue coloured lanyard. The medallion has a smaller red diamond at the centre with the MCC logo (Melbourne Cricket Club). The perimeter of the bottom half of the medallion has writing on either side of a smaller blue diamond, which forms the bottom point of the medallion - "MELBOURNE" on the left side and "CRICKET CLUB" on the right.Front of medallion: "MELBOURNE CRICKET CLUB" Back of medallion: "PERFECTION BADGES" / "(03) 417 1220"souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Medal - Award of Merit Corps of Commissionaires, Possibly 1971
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in an unknown location before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Star shaped silver medallion attached to a blue, navy and red ribbon with one badge attached. The badge is silver and depicts an anchor, rope, rifle and eagle. The medallion features a triangular silver section with blue enamel and reads: "Award of Merit". This loops onto a large silver star with a crown sitting above the centre star point. Withing the star is an enamel decoration of a blue circle with the text: "Corps of Commissionaries" and three small stars. Within this blue circe is a lighter blue shield depicting the southern cross.Engravings on the back of the Medallion read: "1197" "H.F. Bethune" "10.3.71" Also a faint hallmark including the letter Mballarat, ballarat rsl, medals, australian service medal -
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1939 - 1945 Star
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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France and Germany Star
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Defence Medal
... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF... on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF ...This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat