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Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, WWI
The album was owned by Jack Grinton 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took in England and France during WW1. He reproduced many himself in his hut in England prior to going to France. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P. Dark blue photo album with string and tassels. Six pages, grey background with 22 B&W photos of England and France.Hand written remarks in ink under each photo.books- albums, photography - photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Reginald Roy McGrice No 6065 enlisted on 11.4.1916 in the 19th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF age 20 years 6 months. Embarked for England 28.7.1916, transfers to 38th Batt 30.9.1916, embarks for France 22.11.16, WIA 12.10.1917 GSW to Left hand, hospital 23.1.1918 with Diarrehoea, transfers to 14th Batt 3.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 4.12.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2 re R R MCGRICE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal6065 PTE R R MCGRICE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plan - MAP, TOURIST, L Joly, A Maunier, WWI
The map belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043 38th Batt AIF. At Wars end extensive leave was granted, Jack journeyed to Paris, Nice, Monte Carlo taking many photos. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Map of Paris. Red cardboard or paper hardcover, new edition guide of metropolitan Paris (ministries, tramways, monuments), Index in front, folded paper map attached to back cover. "Plan commode de Paris avec l'itineraire des autobus & tramways metropolitan"documents-maps, french -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Kenneth Wilfred Macwalkaton No 2130 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 7.2.1916 age 22 years 5 months. Embarked for England 25.9.1916, embark for France 4.2.1917, hospital 13.2.1917(unclear) returned to England. From here was in hospital with the following, Scabies, Debility, Abcess right buttock, Influenza, NYD. On 12.5.1918 returned to Australia with Epilepsy for discharge on 23.7.1918. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re K W MACWALKATON 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal2130 PTE K W MACWALKATON 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Frank William Trengove No 3201 enlisted in the 7th reinforcements 2nd Pioneers on 27.9.1916 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, embarked for France 5.9.1917, transferred to 38th Batt 17.9.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 Gassed, returned to France 2.4.1918, hospital 15.4.1918 Chest problems, transferred back to 2nd Pioneers 20.6.1918, discharged from the AIF 4.11.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re F W TRENGOVE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal3201 A- L- CPL F W TRENGOVE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
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
Film - CAMERA, Kodak, early 20th century
The camera belonged to "Jack Grinton" No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. This was Jacks second camera that he bought after buying his first camera in Cape Town on the way to England in 1916. Part of the Grinton collection which contained hundreds of negatives and photos that he took during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1316.2, 1317P, 1320P..1 Camera No 1A Autographic Kodak JR. Aluminium frame with dark brown leather covering. Leather carrying straps on one end. .2 Cable .3 CableOn small brass plate: "JF Duthie 13 So Dt David St EDINBURGH"photography, camera, grinton, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COMPASS, PROTRACTOR, RULER, Est WWI
The 3 items belonged to Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The ruler was broken by a small piece of shrapnel which then passed through a wallet containing photos. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P, 1241.22P, 1278.2. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War..1) Pocket compass, metal and glass, mirror backed. .2) Protractor-wooden, metal stud and ring. .3) Ruler, wood, in 2 parts..2) "Veare wood" .3) One inch and centimetre increments.instruments-measuring, surveyors-terrestrial -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Photograph and Medals, L.Cpl. Harold Prest M.M
Photograph of L.Cpl. Harold Pearson Prest M.M. Service Number: 1334 Enlisted Wangaratta 24/3/1916 Embarked on 3/6/1916 on board "Persic" Returned on 20/12/1917 37th. Battalion A.I.F Awarded Military Medal for Bravery Ypres, Belgium 4th of October 1917 Harold's brother George PREST 1333 served with the 38th Battalion Brown timber frame with maroon felt mount containing photograph,three medals with ribbons and metal plaqueL.Cpl. Harold P. Prest M.M. Service Number: 1334 37th. Battalion A.I.F Enlisted 24th March 1916 Awarded Military Medal for Bravery Ypres, Belguim 4th of October 1917 harold prest, 37th battalion aif, ww1, military medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Assorted postcards, 1918
This is the sixth in the series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P These photographs show the eclectic nature of this collection 1. Lance Corporal Albert Ali, 2518 48th Btn, most likely man on right, 2. 2nd Lieutenant Ernest Potter, 68, 38th Battalion 3. Robert William Scott, 3617 and Walter James Browning 3683 57th Btn 4. Grave of Captain Herbert Spencer Dickinson, 600, 57th Btn. KIA 25th September 1917 5. Ralph Edward Cheeseman, 3074 , 57th Btn 6. Jack Bass, 5038, 53rd Btn (most likely man on left) 7. Chaplain C company, 57th Btnpostcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: READY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, November 29, 2003. Ready: the 38th Battalion Northern Victorian Regiment Members in 1954. Back row from left: Rob Boxhall, Brian McGrath, Bill Burgess, Jack Ewert, Russ Emond, Gerald Matheson, Ian Sides, Bill Clemens, Don Roxton. Middle row: Murray Hooper, Brian Hartley, Austin Phillips, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Brian Lenten. Front row: Jack Threlfell, Cec Riley, Ern Johnson, Harry Youla, Tom Luke.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38th BN, C Fitch Official Photographers, C. 1941
Black & white photo of 30 members in full uniform, slouch hates & jackets. Photo mounted on fawn cardboard background.Handwritten in white on plaque, bottom centre: “6th PLN, A COY, 38TH BTN, SEYMOUR JULY 1941” On back in ink: “P J PALMER 2nd Row 3rd from Left” Photographer: “C FITCH, 4 Racing Club Lane, Melbourne”photography, 38th bn, 1941 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Bible - New Testament
This object relates to Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON. He was born on 30/10/1917 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Royce served in the Army (VX22256) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/12 FLD REGT as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 14/01/1946. Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON was not a prisoner of war. Les Lillingston died 24/1/1991. His next of kin is George LILLINGSTON. He was a Rat of Tobruk 1941 9 DIV 2/12 BTN.Inscribed inside front cover - To Private G. W. Brady No. 3173 38th Btn Inf. A.I.F. No. 12 Camp Dorrington With Every Good Wish 9:11:1917 J Redmond C/E Chaplain 1st 2nd & 3rd T.B'sfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: ANZAC SERVICE 1959, 25th April, 1959
Paper detailing the Morning and Afternoon Service, Wreath Laying, Order of March, Assembly Points and Movement for the Anzac Day Service on Saturday, 25th April, 1959. Mentioned are: Mr W E P Carruthers, Lt Commander Herniman RN, Col L J Lockwood, 38 Infantry Battalion, Lt Col D Scholes, Ex-Navalmen's Club, Airforce Association, Railway Sub-section R.S.L., Bendigo Legacy Club, 6th Battalion Social Club, 38th Battalion Social Club, Rats of Tobruk Association, Ex P.O.W. Association, R.A.A.O.C., T.P.I. Social Club, Interunits Social Club, 105 Anti-Tank Social Club, 4th Aust. Armoured Regt. Social Club, Repatriation Local Committee, Catholic War Veterans Association, Bendigo Dad's Association, Legion of Exservicemen and Women, R.S.L. Women's Auxiliary, War Widows' Guild, S.S. & A. Mothers' Association, Ex-Navalmen's Club Ladies' Auxiliary, Airforce Association Ladies' Auxiliary, 38th Inf. Bn Ladies' Auxiliary, Sea Cadets, Air Cadets, Major T Martin, Mr G Styles, Court House Hotel, Sound Shell, and G F Osborne.event, official, anzac memorial service, r.s.l. bendigo collection - anzac service 1959, mr w e p carruthers, lt commander herniman rn, col l j lockwood, 38 infantry battalion, lt col d scholes, ex-navalmen's club, airforce association, railway sub-section r.s.l., bendigo legacy club, 6th battalion social club, 38th battalion social club, rats of tobruk association, ex p.o.w. association, r.a.a.o.c., t.p.i. social club, interunits social club, 105 anti-tank social club, 4th aust. armoured regt. social club, repatriation local committee, catholic war veterans association, bendigo dad's association, legion of exservicemen and women, r.s.l. women's auxiliary, war widows' guild, s.s. & a. mothers' association, ex-navalmen's club ladies' auxiliary, airforce association ladies' auxiliary, 38th inf. bn ladies' auxiliary, sea cadets, air cadets, major t martin, mr g styles, court house hotel, sound shell, g f osborne -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS 38th BN, 1916
.1)Ernest Chapman Winfield Archibald No 503 enlisted 3.3.1916 B Coy 38th Bn age 20, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, KIA 5.12.1916. Harold James Archibald No 504 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 23 years 6 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, appointed Cpl 2.9.1917, WIA 12.10.1917 GSW left arm, medically downgraded 1.2.1918, RTA 12.3.1918, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1918. .3) John Josiah Roberts No 652 enlisted 16.3.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 18 years 3 months, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 31.12.1916 Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 8.1.1917, hospital 3.8.1917 Laryngitis, rejoin unit 29.9.1917, hospital 3.12.1918 Influenza, rejoin unit 29.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 22.9.1919. Austin Ivo Henderson No 720 enlisted 21.3.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 19 years 9 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea Measles, Hospital England unclear, embark for France 5.4.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 5.5.1918, Hospital 17.6.1918 NYD then classed Debility then Trench Fever, RTA 19.2.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.5.1919. .2) The Archibald Brothers are in back row, HJ on the left & ECW on the right, JJ Roberts sitting right?, AI Henderson standing centre others unknown at this point. Photo post cards, 1 B & W 2 sepia, rectangular shape, soldiers in uniform studio background. .1) Two soldiers standing side by side. .2) Six soldiers, 3 standing, 3 sitting. .3) Two soldiers, 1 standing 1 sitting. All photos have hand writing on rear..1) “Harold James Archibald L, Ernest Chapman W Archibald R, killed in France. .2) “ H.J. Archibald, E.C.W. Archibald”. .3) “Sitting J.J.Roberts, standing Ivo Henderson”.photographs, b coy, 38th bn -
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
Postcard, c.1916
Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.Portrait black & white of soldier standing. Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY. The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England. To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16. Sailed June 20/16documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEAPON HOLSTER & PHOTO, 1914-1918
Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. As the holster is engraved with Jack Grintons name, No 1043 they were good friends during and after the war. It is believed that Jack gave Hughy a holster and Luger pistol as he had 2 at wars end. The "St Quentin" on the holster is debatable. Refer 1052 medals, 1513.4 documents. Refer Cat No 1280 re Jack Grinton.1 Photo of a German Luger pistol housed in .2. Under photo "The pistol that was with the leather pouch." .2 German Luger holster, heavy leather, intact, has cleaning rod attached as part of the holster. On rear is scratched "1043 JW Grinton, near St Quentin 1918."photography-photographs, military equipment-holsters, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalcraft -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Letter: 30 July 1917 To Gladys from 3117 Pte SO Miller, pre 30 July 1917
Original correspondence from SO Miller to Gladys Holmes, Bakery, Byaduk written from abroad in July 1917. 3117 Pte Stanley Owen Miller was born in London, England. He worked at the McGillivray farm, Byaduk. Enlisted 8th January 1917 and served with the 38th Battio - 7th Reinforcements and embarked on the HMAT A70 Ballarat. Killed on 7th June 1917 at Villiers Bretonneux, France, aged 20. Original correspondence envelope and two page letter written by an Englishman to Gladys Holmes of the Bakery, Byaduk. When working on the McGillivray farm at Byaduk in 1917 he enlisted in the A.I.F. One of fourteen items of documents gifted, all correspondence from abroad to Byaduk residents. 001804.1 - 001804.1R: Envelope- Y.M.C.A. branded issue, black ink postmark and 1d red stamp 001804.2-001804.3R Two sheets of Y.M.C.A. paper, buff with central black YMCA logo, 'For God, For King & For Country' with "HM FORCES ON ACTIVE SERVICE' superimposed on reversed machine guns and two red and blue Y.M.C.A. logos written in blue ink on both sides. 001804.9.-.001804.9R: small black and white photograph of a soldier with 11 lines of handwritten descriptive text on the reverse. 001804.1 -1R: Y.M.C.A. envelope handwritten 'On active service abroad' addressed to Miss G. Holmes/Byaduk (Bakery)/Via Hamilton/Victoria/Australia. Red 1d pRE Reverse- Byaduk/Byaduk/M Miss G.I. Holmes 001804.2- 001804.3R: Three pages of blue ink handwriting on Y.M.C.A. letter paper. Abroad/ Dear Gladys....I remain yours S.O.Miller.gladys holmes, so miller, 3117, hmat a70 ballarat, villiers bretonneoux, byaduk memorial hall, honour board, ww 1, letter, y.m.c.a., photograph, diet sheet, villers bretonneux, byaduk memorial hall honour board, england -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Reginald Robinson No 684 enlisted on 2.11.1916 with M/ Gun reinforcements age 36 years 10 months. Embarked for England 21.6.1917, transfer to 29th Batt 27.8.1917, embark for France 27.12.1917, transfer to 38th Batt 1.1.1918, hospital 21.2.1918 with Mumps followed by Debility, rejoin Unit 24.4.1918, hospital 27.6.1918 with Septic sores to left foot and returns to Australia 20.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 23.4.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re R ROBINSON 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal684 PTE R ROBINSON 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Robert William Bell No 2864 enlisted in 7th reinforcements 59th Batt AIF on 15.9.1916 age 38 years 4 months. Embarked for England 3.11.1916 and promoted to L/Cpl, hospital 6.2.1917 with Bronchitis, embarked for France 25.8.1917, transferred to 38th Batt 2.9.1917 and allotted No 2864A, WIA 4.10.1917 SW left ankle severe, amputated, return to Australia 24.1.1918 for discharge, discharged from the AIF 10.9.1918.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re R W BELL 1. War Medal 1914-19 .2 Victory Medal2864 A-L-CPL R W BELL 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - SHRAPNEL, 1914-1918
.1) The small piece of shrapnel passed through a wallet with 22 photos and inflicted damage on all of them. Refer 1241.22. The wallet and photos belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Refer also 1317P, 1320P. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War. Refer Cat No 1280 for his service details..1 Small piece of shrapnel, blackish colour. .2 Small piece of copper shrapnel, showing rifling.military, weapons, souvenirs -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Playing Cards - Sutherland Circular Coon
This object relates to George William BRADY. He was born on 1/01/1887 in Geelong, VIC. George William served in the AIF (3173) enlisting on, 06/03/1916 in Geelong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 38TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 17/06/1919. George William BRADY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane BRADY (Wife).collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Lge on cardboard
This object relates to George William BRADY. He was born on 1/01/1887 in Geelong, VIC. George William served in the AIF (3173) enlisting on, 06/03/1916 in Geelong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 38TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 17/06/1919. George William BRADY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane BRADY (Wife).photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 Reserve
This object relates to George William BRADY. He was born on 1/01/1887 in Geelong, VIC. George William served in the AIF (3173) enlisting on, 06/03/1916 in Geelong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 38TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 17/06/1919. George William BRADY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane BRADY (Wife).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, WW1
Photograph Augustus Elliott Pegler. He had 4 years pre WW1 service in local unit Mildura. Enlisted No 967 in C Coy 38th BN on 29.1.1916 age 20 years 7 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, appointed L/Cpl 3.3.1917, WIA 1st occasion 8.6.1917 GSW to Cheek, rejoin unit 5.8.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 17.10.1917 GSW to Abdomen severe, rejoin unit 28.3.1918, the Award of Mention in Despatches in December 1917, awarded The Military Medal 31.8.1918 during the attack on Inferno Trench leading his Lewis Gun Team, appointed Sgt 3.9.1918, embark for Australia 12.6.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.7.1919. (For reference - 38th Battalion in dog trench near Guillemont Farm during attack on Hindenburg Line, near Bony, Ref - Vol IV - CEW Bean - The AIF in France 1917 (Ref) Page 605 (58). Refer also Cat No 7502 Photograph - black and white portrait photograph of soldier in uniform, on paper. Mount - dark green cardboard. Frame - timber, mid brown stain colour, with glass front and cardboard backing.photograph, portrait, ww1, framed accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS - ARMY, Australian Defence Industries, 1942
Jacket - Khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style with belt at waist. Brown metal buttons with shank and split pin. Buttons have raised emblem - map of Australa and Crown and lettering "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES". Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets with button down flaps, sleeve cuffs. Unit colour patch insignia - handmade purple over red - 38th Battalion. Collar badges - metal - Rising Sun Badge. Shoulder epaulettes - metal "AUSTRALIA" badge. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - inside right pocket.Manufacturers information on two labels. Black ink print - "REGIMENTAL NO./NAME" Red ink print - "V162/ MADE IN/ AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ size". Handwritten black ink pen "XXX/ 20X" uniform, army, battle dress, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, post WW1
ARTHUR STANLEY SPOONER No 379 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt on 25.2.1916 age 24 years 7 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospitalised 2.8.1916 with Influenza, hospitalised 23.9.1916 with displaced Cartlage, classified BIA. Moved through Training Battalion & No 2 Convalescent Depot in England. Returned to Australia 27.9.1917 for discharge classed Chronic Synovitis left leg, Odema left leg & discharged from the AIF 20.2.1918.Tan wooden frame, glass front, newspaper backing. Print in red & black ink."Arthur S Spooner Australian Imperial Force Served with honour & was disabled in the Great War Honourably discharged 20.2.18 George R J Certificate No V1308"documents - certificates, frame accessories, military history - service records -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, post WWI
STANLEY EARL WATKINS No 2418 enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 38th Batt an 12.9.1916 age 18 years. Embarked for England 20.10.1916. Transfered to Machine Gun Corps 20.7.1917, embarked for France 12.10.1917 as reinforcement 5th MG Batt. WIA 1.9.1918 GSW to the head. Returned to unit 5.10.1918, hospitalised 17.10.1918 with Influenza, returned to unit 26.10.1918, hospitalised at sea on return to Australia 29.7.1919 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 28.11.1919. Single Victory Medal WWI re S E Watkins, without ribbon.2418 PTE S E WATKINS 25 MG COY AIFmedals, military, history