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Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY / LETTERS WW1, V Kelly (his eldest daughter), Post 2000
WILLIAM EDWARD PEACH No 4272 enlisted in the AIF in 13th reinforcements 7th Batt on 19.7.1915 age 19 years. Embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, embark for France 29.3.1916, hospital 25.9.1916 with Synovitis left knee, rejoin unit 16.2.1917, promoted Cpl 19.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) near Ypres 4/5.10.1917, promoted Sgt 5.10.1917, WIA 12.1.1918 Gassed, rejoin unit 13.5.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 15.5.1918 GSW hand, rejoin unit 1.8.1918, WIA 3rd occasion GSW right Knee and Back 25.8.1918, embark for Australia re his wounds 5.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.3.1921. .1) Diary in plastic sleeve cover with red binding, 75 typed pages from 2.1.1916 to 10.1.1919, also various documents & photo of W E PEACH. .2) Letters in plastic sleeve cover with red binding, 152 letters to his mother written from 14.7.1915 to 4.8.1916. Also other documents & photo of W E PEACH. All letters have been typed from original.documents - diaries, military, correspondence -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
ROBERT STANLEY HENDERSON No 1961 enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 7.7.1916 age 20 years 1 month. Embarked for England 16.8.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospitalised 6.12.1916 with Pyrexia followed by Influenza, WIA 8.6.1917 Gassed, WIA 12.10.1917 Contusions to the Head, hospitalised 13.6.1918 with Pyrexia, hospitalised 2.3.1919 (unclear), discharged from the AIF 20.7.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re R S HENDERSON 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal1961 PTE R S HENDERSON 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38th BN, Original 1916, copy post 2000
Colin Thomas Findlay No 1041, C Coy 38th Bn AIF. Enlisted 15.3.1916 age 23 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to L/Cpl 3.2.1917, WIA 2.6.1917 GSW Left Shoulder, rejoin unit 10.7.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.1917 SW Head severe, RTA 12.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 20.8.1918 medically unfit.Photo Sepia tone rectangular shape, soldier in uniform with hands behind back, shed and trees in the background. Original photo postcard had a pencil written enscription on rear.Original wording, “ 2.11.1916, To Alf, Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Bright and prosperous New Year, from Colin”photographs, 38th bn, c coy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915
Given that the photo was taken in Bendigo there are two “Salis Brothers” listed on the system, Francis and Albert. “Con” was maybe a nickname. Francis Edgar Salis No 4594 enlisted on 13.9.1915 age 18 years 8 months in 14th reinforcements 6th Bn AIF, embark for Eygpt 28.1.1916, embark for Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Mumps 16.5.1916, rejoin unit 17.6.1916, WIA 17.8.1916 GSW Left Hand, rejoin unit 11.5.1917, KIA 21.9.1917 Ypres Belgium. Albert Joseph Salis No 1887 enlisted on 13.8.1915 age 21 years 6 months in 2nd reinforcements 46th Bn, embark for Eygpt 4.4.1916, embark for Marseilles 8.6.1916, WIA 10.8.1916 GSW Chest, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, hospital with PUO 10.4.1917, rejoin unit 3.5.1917, hospital 17.7.1917 with Scabies, rejoins unit then gets Sabine’s again, rejoins unit 7.2.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 8.4.1918 GSW Left Hand, rejoin unit 23.8.1918, WIA 3rd occasion 18.9.1918 SW to foot, RTA 2.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 1.4.1919.Sepia tone photo oval shape set inside a large light cream coloured rectangular card. Shows a soldier standing with a crop held behind his back, studio back ground. Studio details in gold colour at bottom of card, name written in ink on rear.On front, “J Remington Alexander View St Bendigo”, On rear in blue pen, “Con Salis”photographs, brothers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, BICE BROTHERS, 2014
PRIVATE EDGAR CLAUDE BICE, No 7448, 8th Battalion AIF, WIA, RTA. PRIVATE HENRY MARTIN BICE, No 3475, 21 Battalion AIF, RTA.Memorabilia - Framed story of two brothers in colour using memorabilia of the soldiers and their lives. Pinted on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.'BICE BROTHERS'framed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post 1902
William Harris No 476 enlisted in the 3rd Victorian Bushmans Contingent. He was severely WIA at Koster River on 21.7.1900, invalided back to Australia arriving on 8.11.1900.Medal, court mounted, (1) re W Harris. 1. Boer War medal with 2 clasps "Transvaal & Rhodesia""476 Tpr W. Harris Victorian BSHMN"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post WWI
John Fawcett Shawe No 1190 enlisted in the 8th Batt AIF on 17.9.1914 age 32 years. Embarked for Eygpt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, WIA 25.4.15 GSW right leg, rejoin unit 31.5.1915, WIA 12.7.1915, GSW's, records state both thighs, sides then finally chest. Return to Australia 17.3.1916, discharged from the AIF 6.8.1916. (The medal was previously used to show awards in a different context, Shawe did not win a MID) Medal, court mounted, (1) re J F SHAWE. Victory medal with metal oak leaf MID.1190 PTE J F SHAWE 8 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Justus Angwin No 2916 enlisted in the 6th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 25.7.1916 age 21 years 11 months. He was still serving in the Citizens Military Forces at enlistment which he had done 3 years. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, embarked for France 25.8.1917,12.10.1917 sprained muscle to Thigh classed as WIA, 6.8.1918 WIA 2nd occasion GSW right wrist severe, hospital 4.11.1918 with Papillomatis, discharged from the AIF 25.4.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re J ANGWIN 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal replica not engraved2916 PTE J ANGWIN 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Charles Jury No 273 enlisted on 17.7.15 in A Coy 29th Batt AIF aged 25 years 11 months. Embarked for Eygpt 10.11.15. Embarked for France 16.6.16. WIA on 19/20.7.16 Shell Wound to neck. Promoted to L/Cpl 2.1.17. Attends Gas School 5.2.17. WIA 2nd occasion 3.3.17 Shell Concussion. Hospital 2.7.18 with Nasal Obstruction. Discharged from the AIF 16.4.18. Refer 2081P also 2080 re his son.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re C Jury. 1. 1914-15 Tar. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal"273 L-Cpl C Jury 29 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS of Frank Edwards 1541, Australian Army, c1914 - 1919
Refers to service of Frank Edwards No. 1541 5th Battalion, Enlisted 30 Nov 1914. WIA 13 May 1915. Discharged Australia 23 June 1916.1. P - B & W full length portrait of Frank Edwards in uniform. He is wearing webbing, no rifle, This is a photocopy. 2, P - B & W Group portrait of four soldiers with coquet clubs in front lawn of a large mansion. This is made in the form of a postcard. 3. - Newsclipping about wounding of Frank Edwards. Melbourne Age, Sat 5 June 1915. 2. On rear, written in ink is - This is a photo of Lady Northcote's place where Frank was staying on sick 'leaf'(sic) in England. To Willie and Mary with love from Mother M.A.E.ww1, australian army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915
Charles Todd No 2881. 14th and 46th Batt's AIF. WIA on 14.8.16 he then died of disease (pneumonia) on 17.7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details.Original sepia tone post card photo of two Australian WWI soldiers in uniform. One is sitting with a cane, the other, Charles Todd, is standing.On rear in pencil, “No 2881 Pte Charles Todd, 46th Battalion 9 the reinforcements 10th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Force, on active service abroad”photography-photographs, military history, todd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
Hubert Valentine Gould enlisted as 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th reinforcements 4th Batt AIF on 12.2.15. Promoted to Captain 1.4.16. WIA 25.7.16 remaining on duty. Promoted to Major transferring to 17th Field Coy Engineers 9.5.17. WIA on 6.5.18 shell wound to back and leg he DOW's 8.5.18. This is one of a number that originally hung in the "Gallery of Honour" foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute" Pall Mall Bendigo now Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No 8003.Portrait photo B &W of an Officer in uniform no hat re H. Gould. Set on a light coloured background in a dark stained wood frame."H.V Gould"brsl, smirsl, 4th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SCROLL & PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, ITEMS WW1
Refer Cat No 2351.5P David James HAMILTON, 329 14th BTN, WIA twice KIA 7.6.1917, 12th M.G.Coy, Buried Strand, Military Cemetery, Ploegstreet, Belgium Collection of three items framed. Photograph- copy of black and white photograph- half portrait of a soldier in uniform Commemorative scroll- original scroll, printed in black and red ink, with colour to coat of arms. Coat of Arms of King George V on paper Frame- brown colour stain timber with decorative moulding. Dark green cardboard mount, glass front, cardboard back.photographs, frame, accessories, documents, certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Charles Herbert Balfour Smith enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 25th Batt AIF on 7.7.15. WIA 5.8.16 GSW to the thigh. Transferred to 7th MG Coy 11.2.17. KIA 10.10.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re C.H.B Smith. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal.Victory Medal "1754 Pte CHB Smith 25 Bn AIF"numismatics-medals-military, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Mathew Edward Riley enlisted in the 9th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF on 25.1.17. Transferred to the 38th Batt on 7.2.18. WIA 29.7.18 GSW to the wrist. Discharged from the AIF 22.3.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re M.E Riley. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."3474 Pte M.E Riley 38 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MEDAL, SHIRE
There are two Brothers “Ray and Wilson BROADBENT” The correct spelling for Rae not Ray. Rae enlisted No 31395 on 12.9.1916 in 8th F.A.B reinforcement No 7, embarked for England 23.12.1916, embark for France 19.6.1917, transfers to 5th F.A.B, WIA 1.8.1917 GSW to right hand, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1918 medically unfit. Wilson Lyle BROADBENT enlisted No 3034 in 10th reinforcements 5th Bn on 13.7.1915, embark for Egypt 29.9.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 GSW to face severe, discharged from the AIF 13.3.1918.Medal, brass, star shaped with a central circle, inside circle is a map of Australia with a soldier and rifle, a small ring at the top, on the rear engraving and raised writing.On the front,”From the Shire of Marong”, On the rear in raised form, “Presented to .... who enlisted for the Great War that commenced on 4.8.1914”, Engraved on rear, “Ray - Wil BROADBENT”. The “Wil” has 3 engraved lines through.marong shire, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Carl Ernest Moller No 1242 enlisted in D Coy 37th Batt AIF on 15.2.16 age 41 years 9 months. Embarked for overseas 3.6.16. In a short time he transferred beginning on 15.9.16 through the 5th, 6th Batt's and finally 59th Batt on 8.10.16. Hospital 20.11.16 with Influenza & Diarrhoea. Hospital 14.12.16 with Trench feet. WIA 26.9.17 GSW to left Thigh & right ear. WIA 29.9.18 2nd occasion. DOW's 30.9.18. All medals were forwarded in small boxes as per .2).1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Moller 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Cardboard lid from medal box. .3) Envelope. .4) Envelope..1) "1242 Pte C.E Moller 59 Bn AIF" medals, military, containers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1916 - 1918
Albert Francis STRAUSS No 1914 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Batt on 26.4.1916 age 27 years. Embarked for England 16.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 28.1.1917 GSW to face, rejoin unit 7.2.1917, hospital 3.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin unit 18.5.1917, hospital 24.7.1917 displaced tendon left hand, rejoin unit 28.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 13.6.1918; WIA 2nd occasion 11.8.1918 GSW left shoulder and arm, rejoin unit 7.10.1918, RTA 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919.Brown moulded wooden frame with olive green mount & glass front. Rectangular enhanced studio portrait of ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS in uniform.Short military history of “ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS of Bendigo”photography framing, strauss -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, FRAMED & MOUNTED, c.WWI
JOHN WILLIAM GRINTON No 1043 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 3.2.1916 aged 23 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, disembarked England 10.8.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916. Promoted to L/Cpl 8.11.1917, WIA 7.6.1917 shell shock and face wound Messiness. Promoted T/Sgt 12.12.1917, promoted Sgt April 1918, WIA 29.9.1918 GSW thigh & right hand Ronssoy Wood, embarked for Australia 8.5.1919, hospitalised 21.8.1919 with Rhinitis. Discharged from the AIF on 17.11.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, in a wooden frame with glass front re J GRINTON. .1) British War Medal 1914-19. .2) Victory Medal.medals, ww1, 38th, framed -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TELEGRAM, SCROLL, FRAMED, C.1915, post WW1
Arthur Edward Symes No 1001 enlisted in the 7th Batt AIF on 24.8.14 age 24 years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, return to unit 20.6.15, WIA 1.9.15 GSW’s arm, back and leg, arm amputated, also states arm blown off. He DOW’s 4.9.15 at sea and was buried in Mudross East Cemetery Lemnos on 5.9.15. Refer 886.2, letter from W Darwin No 780 7th Batt AIF to Mrs Symes.Original Telegram & Commemorative Scroll re A E SYMES. 2 Tone gold plastic frame, glass front, brown paper backing. Mounted on dark grey background.On front: “PTE A.E SYMES No 1001 (C Coy) Died of Wounds at Sea 4/09/1915 Donated by Mrs D Johnston” Stamped on rear: “Bethany Gallery”documents, communications - telegraphic, memorial scrolls -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD, 8.7.1917
There is an Alexis Harold Safstrom No 1723, 38th Batt 1st reinforcements then 59th Batt. He was WIA twice and discharged on 31.8.1919. There are two Woodheads with an initial L. This is possibly L.H.B Woodhead No 728, 8th Batt then late in the war 25th Batt. He was WIA twice coming home late 1918. The colour patch on the uniform is possibly 8th Batt. Safstrom was from Heathcote which fits in with the donor of the items Mrs May Burns. Woodhead was from Mildura. The only connection could be that they were both in England at the same time the card was written. Photo post card B & W, portrait of a single person in uniform.Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead”documents, postcards, photography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS
"Leslie Pyers" MM No 2134 38th Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 3993P for his service details. "George Pyers" No 2188 enlisted on 25.4.1916 age 18 years in the 3rd Reinforcements to the 38th Bn AIF, embarked for England 17.11.1916, embark for France 20.12.1916, hospital 22.4.1917, rejoin unit 55.5.1917, WIA Gas shell 8.6.1917, rejoin unit 28.8.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 29.11.1917 GSW to left arm and Right leg, he does not return to France, hospital 9.11.1918 with Influenza, RTA 12.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 11.3 1919..1) Photo, B & W of Leslie Pyers standing with his brother George seated with a dog on his lap, both in uniform, no headwear. .2) Photo, B & W portrait of Leslie Pyers showing his “Military Medal” ribbon on uniform. 38th battalion, photography, leslie pyers, george pyers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Gunner Harry F Midgley, System generated
Harry Foster Midgley No 3414 enlisted in the AIF in 11th reinforcements 14 th Batt on 14.7.1915 aged 21 years 4 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.10.1915, hospitalised 14.12.1915 with Dysentry, returned to unit 4.2.1916, transferred to 46th Batt 3.3.1916 then 12th FAB as a gunner 17.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, transferred to 11th FAB, WIA GSW to left ear, transferred to 4th Div Ammunition column 25.6.1917, WIA 1.8.1917 with GSW’s to chest, back, right arm, right leg. DOW’s in 41st Casualty Clearing Station Belgium 2.8.1917.Black & white photocopied photograph of soldier, button up uniform from waist up with Rising Sun badges on lapels. Peeked cap with badge in front, faux timber frame with glass front, cardboard back. 3414 Gunner Henry Foster Midgley, Bendigo 11th Field Artillery Brigade on top. Died of wounds - 02 August 1917 at bottom. On back: Brenda Chambers in texta.photography-photographs, military history, midgley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, SMIMM 2011
Albert VIctor Grinton No 5024 enlisted in the 21st reinforcements 13th Batt AIF on 21.1.16 age 18 years. When he got to England he transferred to the 38th Batt to be with his brother Jack. Embarked for France 22,11,1916, WIA 28.5.1917 SW Face, rejoin unit 19.6.1917, WIA 12.10.1917, rejoin unit 10.5.1918, promoted CPL 3.9.1918, hospital 14.9.1918 Nasal Obstruction, rejoin unit 3.10.1918, promoted Sgt 7.10.1918. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for actions near Clery on 31.8.18. John William Grinton enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 3.2.16 age 23 years. Both became Sergeants and both were WIA twice. They came home together on the same boat. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by Jack during the War. Refer 1280 for Jacks full service records also 1317P, 1319.3.A4 size B & W copy of the original photo. The frame is black. On the left is Albert Grinton "DCM" and on the right Jack Grinton. The original was taken in England in 1916.photographs, military, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Samuel Henry Richardson enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 23rd Batt AIF on 12.5.15. Promoted to L/Cpl on 1.12.15. WIA on 2.10.17, GSW to the arm severe. Discharged from the AIF on 15.8.19 medically unfit.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re S.H Richardson. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal." 1794 Lcpl S.H Richardson 23 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
John Stanistreet No 408598 enlisted in the RAAF on 27.4.41. He was WIA over Duisberg Germany 7.9.42. He was returned to Australia and on discharge from the RAAF 9.5.45 his rank was F/O in a Medical Rehabilitation Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J Stanistreet. .1) 1. 1939-45 Star with clasp "Bomber Command" 2. Aircrew Europe Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) same as .1)..1) "408598 J Stanistreet"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - PROSTHETIC ARM, Post 1942
The arm belonged to Herbert Arthur Dower, VX21917, enlisted 4.6.1940 and posted to 2/14th Bn, embarked for the Middle East 19.10.1940, WIA 24.6.1941 GSW left Arm, amputation, embark for Australia 18.8.1941, discharged 2.2.1942.Prosthetic arm, two piece, yellow colour, Brown glove on hand, pivoted joint at elbow with leather strap, shoulder recess has leather lining, webbing strap for attachment to torso.prosthetics, artificial, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, 5 July 1922
"John Patrick Kelly" No. 2077, enlisted 26/5/15 in the 3rd Reinforcements in 24th Battalion, at age 28. Served in Gallipoli and France. Was WIA on 5/8/16 and discharged 15/6/17 due to his injuries.A.4 size, typed letter containing a general reference for John Patrick Kelly from his Platoon Captain, dated at top and signed at the bottom, recomm3ending him as a good honest employee.Dated 5th July 1922. Signed Capt. Stan Savige.john patrick kelly, reference, gallipoli, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
William Brunne enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 8.3.15. Hospital on Gallipoli with Cellulitis 25.10.15 then Diarrhoea 15.12.15 followed by Influenza. Embarked for France 25.3.16. WIA 5.5.16, GSW severe to Buttocks. Discharged from the AIF on 11.3.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Brunne. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."319 Pte W Brunne 20 Bn AIF"numismatics, medals, military, history, campaigns,, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - WIA UNIFORM STRIPE, 1916-1919
Instituted in 1916, one issued each time a soldier was WIA. Worn on the left arm below the elbow. Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Empire Wounded Stripe, metal backing plate with stripe representing Russian gold braid. numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, wia stripe, turner