Local Newspaper Dated 1 /12/1941 Reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19Events of World War 2 dated 1/12/1941Local Newspaper reporting on Events Of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19 Dated 1/12/1941Cruiser Sydney Missing - Feared Lost With All 645 Hands - Our Day Of Sorrowworld war 2. local newspaper reporting on events - special - my war part 19

Medallion was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War IIRound gold coloured medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia. The Medallion is contained in a black box with '60th anniversary of the end of World War II'. 'For Service to Australia'. A small brochure from The Royal Australian Mint.as above. On Box Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs.military history, army

Toohey's blue label bitter beer Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans - old A.I.F. recruiting poster. Stubby Holder - RAAF VietnamToohey's salutes Australia's second world war veterans. Stubby holder - RAAF Vietnambeer can, raaf, veterans

Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, black, brown, white and red print on front, back and spine. Front - colour poster type illustration of three figures, male in uniform, woman and child. Dust cover - paper with glossy colour finish, same as hard cover. 244 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated with black and white photographs.non-fictionA book which studies the Australian home front in depth and detail. books, military history, australians at home

A photo of soldiers having a break or meal in France in World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of soldiers in France during World War One.world war one, france, soldiers

Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events dated 9/5/1942 - My War Part 25Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - dated 9/5/1942Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - Battle Of The Coral Sea10 Japanese Warships Sunk - Battle of The Coral Seabattle of te coral sea - 10 japanese warships sunk - enter the general

YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal VX118924 DOB: 24.12.1920 Date of enlistment: 19.11.1942 Location of enlistment: Caulfield, VIC Place of enlistment: In the field QLD NOK: YOUG, Florence Date of discharge: 24.2.1945 Rank: Gunner Posting at discharge: 2/3 Antitank RegimentPacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service MedalL.F. Young VX 118924

An aerial photo of the Somme Swamp in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme

An aerial photo of the Somme in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled is Bray. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme

World War 2 commences - PolandLocal Newspaper coverage of Start of World War 2 - PolandNewspaper special My War Part 2 = Front Two Pages and Last Two PagesNewspaper Special Re start World War 2 - Polandnewspaper coverages of start of world war 2

Peter Taylor was born in Donolly. He enlisted for service during World War One. He returned to Australia. Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, peter taylor, dunolly

A photo a ruined tank in France during World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of a ruined tank in France during World War One.world war one, france, tank

This photograph was sent to Australia during World War One.Black and white photograph of a Turkish Wireless Station during World War One. world war one, turkish

Postcard sent to Australia during World War OneBlack and white postcard of a Turkish Mine used during World War One. Verso: Turkish Mine washed up on the beach at El Arish. Note the holes made by our machine gun fire by trying to explode it. B.W. (Billie West)billie west, west, turkish mine, el arish, mmm

The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War 2 NewsHistory recorded by Local NewspaperThe Sun Newspaper Special - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee DefeatedLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 Newsgraf spee defeated, fins fight on against soviets

An aerial photo of the Somme Swamp in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled are the railway line and Canal du Nor and Limberlost Wood. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme

A photo in France during World War One, it may have been taken from a train or truck. It shows took on the trenches and embankments. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of soldiers and trenches in France during World War One.world war one, france, soldiers

Newspaper The Sun 1/12/2020 the World War 2 eraThe Sun Newspaper dated 1/12/1941 - World War 2 ArticlesCruiser Sydney Missingcruiser sydney missing

Local Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 Events - Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerVictory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerLocal Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 - Special _ My War Part 30 Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and Hitlerworld war 2, my war 2, local newspaper dated 1/9/1942

A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including 'Till the stew in the dixie grows cold', 'The beloved MP', and 'Two brown biscuits'. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.Handwritten in black ink on corner 'J.B.M McLean A Coy. Seymour'world war one, songs

Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 dated 6/1/1941 = Victory At Bardia - Australians in Van Of AttackLocal Newspaper reporting on events during World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 12 - Dated 6/1/1941Enemy wilts Before Bayonets - Victory At Bardia - Australians in Van Of Attackvictory at bardia - australians in van of attack, local newspaper dated 6/1/1041

Three Australian soldiers in World War 1 uniforms. Two are holding rifles with bayonets, the officer in the centre holds a Union Jack flag. The solider on the left has a VC medal as well as first world war medals. The link with Legacy is unknown but Legacy was founded by men who had served in World War 1. The photo is an example of first World War uniforms and equipment.Black and white photo of three soldiers from World War 1 mounted on dark grey cardboard.A degraded label on the back says 'Picture / Framers / ? / Beaments(?) / Camberwell / Glenferrie ?'world war one, soldiers, uniforms

A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including a Battalion song, 'Rally round the banner', 'So long Letty', 'Some hearts will be joyful', 'Keep the home fires burning', and 'Boys of the Dardenelles'. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, songs

A Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground, the Dickebusch Old Military Cemetery, is a burial ground for the dead of the First World War and the Second World War. It is located at Dickebusch in the Ypres Salient in Belgium on the Western Front of the first war. Dickebusch (now Dikkebusch) is a village and commune in the Province of West Flanders, 5 kilometres South-West of Ypres on the road to Bailleul.Black and white photograph of a church with a steeple with a clocktower. The church was bombed in 1917 during World War One. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, dickebusch, belgium, ypres salient, dikkebusch, world war one

A photo of a soldier in World War 1 uniform.An unmounted black and white photograph of a soldier in World War 1 uniform - believed to be Mr. Jamisonon back: bottom RH corner in pencil: Jamison 12 Brworld war 1, soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, jamison, - (mr), photographers, humphrey, t., george evans collection

This medal was issued to commemorate the end of World War 2 and was issued to eligible living veterans or their widows/widowers.It comes in a black card and fabric lined box. It has been issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool. A common object with over 300000 minted but with a link to a local person and commemorating an event of world importance.Gold metal round medal with Australian coat of Arms on one side and stylised image of outline of Australia on the obverse side. Mounted in black card box.World War 11 Service to Australia. World War 11 60years 1945-2005warrnambool, ernest swan, 60th anniversary medallion ww2