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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Paul Cleary, The Men Who Came Out of the Gground. Gripping account of Australia's first commando campaign: Timor 1942
... world war ii... company timor world war ii australian commando The gripping story ...The gripping story of a small force of Australian Special Forces commandos that launched relentless hit and run raids on far superior Japanese forces in East Timor for most of 1942. These Australians were the men of the 2/2nd Australian Independent Company – a special commando unit. Initially stranded without radio contact to Australia, the Japanese declared these beared warriors ‘outlaws’ and warned they would be executed immediately if captured. The Australians drawn mainly from the bush, were chosen for their ability to operate independently and survive in hostile territory. As film-maker Damien Parer said after visiting in Timor in late 1942, ‘these men are writing an epic of guerrilla warfare’. Expertly researched by Paul Cleary, who is fluent in Tetum, the main language of the indigenous group of East Timor, it contains black and white photos.non-fictionThe gripping story of a small force of Australian Special Forces commandos that launched relentless hit and run raids on far superior Japanese forces in East Timor for most of 1942. These Australians were the men of the 2/2nd Australian Independent Company – a special commando unit. Initially stranded without radio contact to Australia, the Japanese declared these beared warriors ‘outlaws’ and warned they would be executed immediately if captured. The Australians drawn mainly from the bush, were chosen for their ability to operate independently and survive in hostile territory. As film-maker Damien Parer said after visiting in Timor in late 1942, ‘these men are writing an epic of guerrilla warfare’. Expertly researched by Paul Cleary, who is fluent in Tetum, the main language of the indigenous group of East Timor, it contains black and white photos.ww2, independent company, timor, world war ii, australian commando -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - Small Document Pouch - Curly Papworth, C. P. Hartley & Co, circa 1943
... connection to Papworth and the 2nd. world war ww2 commando papworth C ...This pouch was issued to Papworth , commando 2/10squadronThis item has historical significance because of it`s connection to Papworth and the 2nd. world warRectangular, colour khaki with press stud closeon reverse side left of open flap: D (arrow pointing up) D on reverse side right of open flap (arrow pointing up)) M Front of open pouch C.P. Hartley + Co / 1943 ww2, commando, papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Booklet - Curly Papworth Demobilisation Procedure Book, 1945
... world war 2... to Papworth and WW2. world war 2 commando 2/10 commando squadron ww2 ...Demobilization book for Corporal Curly Papworth, 2/10 Commando SquadronThis item because of its connection to Papworth and WW2.Printed booklet consisting of 26 pages with hand written entries.Corporal Papworthworld war 2, commando, 2/10 commando squadron, ww2, papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph - Studio portrait of Corporal 'Curly' Papworh, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... world war two... Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSepia Studio photographww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... world war two... of the Papworth Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSepia Studio photographww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... world war two... Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionFrancis John Papworth VX66806 - Studio photographOn leave - 1943ww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Work on paper, Sketch "Sistew" Timor 1942, 1942
... world war 2... showing the men and their surroundings at the time. ww2 world war ...Drawing done on location by Francis John " Curly" Papworth in Timor on the second day of his deployment with 2/2 Independent Company.This work of soldiers is significant as a work produced by a serving soldier on location during WWII and is a unique example of an artistic work showing the men and their surroundings at the time. Pencil drawing on white paper in landscape Diary entry of the second day on Timor with drawing of cooking with local huts in backgroundww2, world war 2, independent company, 2/2 commando squadron, francis john papworth, timor, 2/2 independent company. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph, Artgraph Studio, Curly Papworth, March 1943
... world war two... world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSepia Studio photographww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Work on paper - Sketch of John Veira Timor 1942, 1942-43
... during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the John Viera.... Papworth during his Commando service on Timor in 1942 during World... during his Commando service on Timor in 1942 during World War II ...Corporal Francis John Papworth (VX66806) served in the 2/2 Australian Commando Squadron in Timor, New Guinea and Borneo, Tarakan during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the John Viera and his family during 1942. This work of soldiers is significant as a work produced by a serving soldier on location during WWII and is a unique example of an artistic work showing the men and their surroundings at the time. Strong provenance as part of the family collection.Multiple pencil drawings on white paper board showing three drawings images of John Viera and his family by Corporal F. J. Papworth during his Commando service on Timor in 1942 during World War II. One of the drawings is of John Viera, five rough drawings and a sketch of the Viera family group.john viera and his family during 1942 -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - WW2 Medals - William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... world war 2... as it was donated with a Deed of Gift. ww2 world war 2 australian commando ...Awarded to William Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando Squadron during WW2These medals has historic significance as it was issued to William Alsop a Commando in 2/10 Commando Squadron for his service during World War II and has strong provenance as it was donated with a Deed of Gift.The six–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Pacific Star’ and War Medal 1939-45.SX33860 William Alsopww2, world war 2, australian commando, independent company -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Medal - WW2 Mother's badge- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, AMOR, circa 1945
... world war ii... Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because ...This badge/broach was issued to the mother of William Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando SquadronThis badge/broach has historic significance through its connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a Deed of Gift.Silver broach issued to mother of William Donald Alsop - 2/10th Commando Squadron Reverse side of broach - A294636 / AMOR / Sydneyworld war ii, ww2, commando -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Photograph - Portrait of Curly Papworth, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... world war two... world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth ...Set of 4 sepia studio photographed portraits of Francis John Papworth VX66806 Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from Timor Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 4.4 referThese photographs display historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSeries of sepia studio portraits of 'Curly' Papworth - Francis John Papworth VX66806ww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - WW2 Set of 4 medals- Norman Ernest Baxter 2nd Independent Company
... world war ii... special operations world war ii ...Medals issued to Norman Ernest Baxter VX63211. A reinforcement to 2nd Independent Company. ww2, independent company, australian commando, timor, australian special forces, australian special operations, world war ii -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Parachute Smock- Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland, RAAF Parachute Training Unit
... world war 2... units world wide. parachute training badges world war 2 ...This Para Smock was worn by 'Dutchy' Holland (MBE) as a RAAF Warrant Officer PJI during his time at PTS Williamstown. The badges were collected by him from para units and para training units world wide.WW2 Dennison Parachute Smock owned by 'Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland RAAF PJI with numerous parachute qualification and unit badges.Brass plaque on wooden display-hanger reads: RAAF Warrant Officer PDS (Dutchy) Holland, MBE . This Parachute Jump Smock was worn by him as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his time at the RAAF Parachute Training School, Williamtown, NSW. The badges were collected by him from units world wide.parachute training, badges, world war 2, memorabilia -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Proud to be Third. Personal recollections, photographs and a biographical roll of the 2/3rd Australian Independent Company/Commando Squadron in World War II
... Company/Commando Squadron in World War II... Independent Company/Commando Squadron in World War II A 384 page ...A 384 page -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, A history of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2nd Commando Squadron
... /2 Commando Squadron during World War II – scarce as a 1st... Squadron during World War II – scarce as a 1st edition dated 1986 ...The history of the No. 2 Independent Commando Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron during World War II – scarce as a 1st edition dated 1986. Having completed its training at Foster, on Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria, the 2nd Independent Company was raised and travelled north to Katherine, in the Northern Territory. However, following Japan’s entry into the war, as with the other independent companies that were sent to the islands off Australia, the 2nd was sent to Timor, where it joined the 2/40th Battalion and the rest of Sparrow Force. Sparrow Force divided itself between west Timor, part of the Netherlands East Indies, and east Timor, which belonged to Portugal. The 2/40th Battalion defended the capital of west Timor, Koepang, and the airfield at Penfui. Most of the independent company moved to the airfield at Dili, in east Timor, and the nearby mountains. Portugal was opposed to the stationing of a Dutch or Australian garrison in case this provoked the Japanese, but despite this opposition, on 17 December 1941, elements of the 2nd Independent Company and Dutch troops landed near Dili. On 20 February 1942 the Japanese invaded the island, attacking east and west Timor simultaneously. The 2/40th Battalion held out for three days, but were overrun and were killed or captured. Similarly, the 2nd could not hold the airfield and were also driven back. But they were not captured and instead retreated to the mountains where they conducted a very successful and pursued a guerrilla war against the Japanese which lasted for over a year. Following the capture of Timor, the 2nd occupation the company was listed as “missing”, the company’s signallers were able to build a wireless transmitter, nicknamed ‘Winnie the War Winner’, and on 18/19 April were able to contact Darwin. At the end of May RAN vessels began landing supplies for the Australians on the south coast of east Timor. These supply runs were very dangerous but they allowed the Australians on Timor to continue fighting. In September the guerillas were reinforced with the 2/4th Independent Company. However, this could not go on indefinitely. In August the Japanese lunched a major offensive against the guerrillas and Japanese reprisals against the civilian population of east Timor reduced their support for the Australians. The 2nd (now named the 2/2nd Independent Company) and 2/4th were withdrawn in December and January 1943 respectively. Although the 2/2nd Independent Company is best known for its time on Timor, it also saw extensive service in New Guinea and New Britain. The independent company reformed at the army’s training centre at Canungra, Queensland, where it was reinforced and reequipped. The company then moved to the Atherton Tableland, where it briefly became part of the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. Due to this reorganisation, in October, the 2/2nd Independent Company was renamed the 2/2nd Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. When this happened though, the 2/2nd was back in action. In June 1943 the 2/2nd sailed from Townsville for Port Moresby and was subsequently flown to Bena Bena, in the Bismark Range in New Guinea’s highlands. Here they supported the 2/7th Independent Company in patrolling the Ramu River area. In the second week of July the 2/2nd moved into position, with its headquarters at Bena Bena and with its platoons’ occupying neighbouring positions. By the end of the month their patrols were skirmishing with the Japanese. The 2/2nd remained in New Guinea until October 1944. After 90 days leave, the squadron reformed at Strathpine in Queensland before sailing to New Britain in April 1945. The 2/2nd landed at Jacquinot Bay on 17 April. The squadron then moved to Wide Bay, in order to support the 13th Brigade of the 5th Division, and was based at Lamarien. Following Japan’s surrender and the end of the war, the ranks of the squadron thinned quickly as men were discharged or transferred to other units. For those who were left, they returned to Australia and in early 1946 the 2/2nd Commando Squadron was disbanded. Includes Nominal Roll Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 270 pages -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, No Turning Back: Top Secret Intelligence Operation in Borneo During World War II Behind Japanese Lines
... Borneo During World War II Behind Japanese Lines.... in Borneo During World War II Behind Japanese Lines. Soft cover 174 ...Twenty-two young New Zealand soldiers were posted to a clandestine intelligence unit in Melbourne called the Allied Intelligence Bureau. Their task was to undertake espionage and sabotage lines of communication, train natives as soldiers for local resistance and set up a radio link back to Australia. This is the account of the experiences of one soldier’s operation in Borneo – and is an account of their divine protection. Soft cover 174 pageSigned by author.ww2, australian special operations, nz special forces in ww2 -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
New Zealand's Secret Hero's: Don Stott and Z Special Unit
... Viaduct was one of the greatest such exploits of World War II... Viaduct was one of the greatest such exploits of World War II ...The incredible tale of ‘Z’ Special Unit – a group of mainly New Zealand and Australian commandos and saboteurs who parachuted into enemy-occupied territory to fight the war, sometimes single-handedly.The story begins in Greece, with the extraordinary sabotage feats of Don Stott and his friend Bob Morton. Stott’s success in blowing up the strategically crucial Asopos Viaduct was one of the greatest such exploits of World War II and changed the course of the war in Greece”.Soft cover 168 pagesww2, australian special operations, australian special forces, australian commandos, new zealand commandos -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, My War: An Australian Commando in New Guinea and Borneo 1943 to 1945
... World War II... Guinea Borneo World War II ...Brian Walpole, the author, was a Australian Commando and special operations operative behind enemy lines in New Guinea and Borneo during WW2. Brian was a commando with the Australian 2/3 Independent Company. He went to New Guinea in January 1943 and remained until the fall of the Japanese base at Salamaua in September. He fought on the Bobdubi Ridge. His commanding officer was the well-regarded George Warfe, whose portrait was sketched by war artist Ivor Hele. Brian blazed a trail through the New Guinea jungle which appears on some maps as Walpole’s Track, discovering and naming the ambush site Goodview Junction. Soon afterwards (July 1943) Goodview Junction was the scene of a key campaign victory which contributed to George Warfe being awarded the Military Cross.Brian’s Special Operations training mostly took place at Careening Bay (Western Australia) and Fraser Island (Queensland). He arrived in Borneo at the time of the 9th Division’s landing at Labuan Island, and took part in two SRD operations – Colt and Semut 3. After the surrender, Walpole's work continued as many of the Japanese did not recognise the surrender and continued to fight on. Brian relates how on the 14th of September 1945 while still an operative in SRD he was able to save POWs from certain death and after a firefight arrested 10 Japanese soldiers at Simanggang Borneo. He was alone and had been assisted in the battle by 20 headhunters from the jungles along the Rejang River. One of the people saved was a young nurse in her 20s, Lena Ricketts. ww2, australian special operations, australian commando, new guinea, borneo, world war ii -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Deadly Secrets: the Singapore Raids 1942-45
... World War II... of the Allied raids launched on Singapore in World War II. Laying many... discusses the more ambitious raid; Operation Rimau. World War II WW2 ...Deadly Secrets tells the engrossing true story of the Allied raids launched on Singapore in World War II. Laying many myths to rest, military historian Lynette Ramsay Silver, the author of The Bridge At Parit Sulong, outlines Operation Jaywick, which used a stolen Japanese fishing boat, renamed Krait, to attack Singapore Harbour. It also discusses the more ambitious raid; Operation Rimau.Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 464 pagesworld war ii, ww2, australian commandos, australian special operations, operation jaywick, operation rimau -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Double Diamonds-Magazine of the M and Z commando Association of Victoria 4 Volumes
... In addition 1- 230 of the post World War II M and Z.... In Edition 1-230. In addition 1- 230 of the post World War II M and Z ...In addition 1- 230 of the post World War II M and Z commando Association quarterly newsletter. World War II operatives were subject to a 30 year security provision this collection includes many personal stories, many of which remain unpublished, which were included in the magazines after the security restrictions were lifted in the mid-1980s.Four volumes of bound magazines. In Edition 1-230. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, SOE Singapore
... World War 2... Gough, a veteran of World War II in Singapore follows the story... of World War II in Singapore follows the story of Singapore's ...SOE Singapore 1941 - 1942... --... Richard Gough... Richard Gough, a veteran of World War II in Singapore follows the story of Singapore's collapse and the resistance before and after from the perspective of Colonel Alan Warren, with Special Operations Executive (SOE). A true story from the 1940s. 245 pages with conclusion...Includes references to Australian WW2 Special OperationsSoft cover 238 pagesww2, world war 2, specila operations, soe, singapore -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Escapes and Incursions -Sabah 1942-45 by Kevin Smith
... World War II... World War II.... Borneo region during World War II. World War II Australian ...This book tells in close detail the stories of the perilous adventures and dreadful ordeals of 90 attempted escapes, some successful, by desperate Australian prisoners of war in Borneo 1942 - 1945. It also covers in detail a number of operations conducted by Special Operations Australia in the North Borneo region during World War II.signed by authorworld war ii, australian commandos, australian special operations, borneo, special operations australia, allied intelligence bureau, z special unit -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
The Official History of Special Operations Australia SRD Technical Handbook
... World War II.... Australian special operations Special forces Commandos World War II ...This book reproduces the SRD Technical Handbook, which was a top secret equipment supply catalogue published for internal use within SRD in February, 1945. While many of the items in the handbook are British SOE “special stores” shipped over from London, a great deal of developmental and experimental work was done by SRD’s Technical Directorate at its technical research station at Mount Martha on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. A flick through these pages will show unusual items such as folding midget motorbikes, silenced pistols and machine guns, knuckle-knives, mini-submarines, booby trap devices and more. In fact, it contains just about everything a WWII-era commando or a spy required to successfully complete a secret mission. Lavishly illustrated with original wartime photographs, plans and diagrams, many never before seen publicly, the S.R.D. Technical Handbook is timely evidence that mankind is never as ingenious as he is during time of war.australian special operations, special forces, commandos, world war ii -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Battles or World War 2
... Battles or World War 2.... melbourne Book Battles or World War 2 with Scabbard ...with Scabbardnon-fiction -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, James A Mitchener et al, Great World War II Stories 50th Anniversary Collection
... Great World War II Stories 50th Anniversary Collection .... melbourne Book Great World War II Stories 50th Anniversary ...non-fiction -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Medallion
Silver medallion featuring logo of International Association of Ports and Harbors on one side and images of two of the founding fathers of the IAPH on the verso."In Commemoration of the 25rh Anniversary of IAPH 1980-1955/ International Association of Ports and Harbors/ IAPH" "PMA 0226/1" Verso "Mr. Gaku Matsumoto (1886-1974)/ Dr Chujiro Haraguchi (1889-1976)/ Founding Fathers of IAPH/ t\he 12th conference/ may 1981/ Nagoya, Japan" on box: "World Peace through World Trade/ World Trade through World Ports/ IAPH/ International Association of Ports and Harbors" -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Portrait Sapper Thomas John Gange, World War One
... world war one... in Australian World War One Army uniform standing with swagger stick set...World War One... in Australian World War One Army uniform standing with swagger stick set ...Sapper Thomas John Gange served in the Australian Corps of Signals. He enlisted 10th April 1918 and was discharged 17th November 1919. More information found at http://mappingouranzacs.naa.gov.au/list-enlist.aspx?enlist=Warracknabeal,%20VIC,%20AustraliaThis a reprint of an original photo, low significanceReprint of original black and white studio portrait of man in Australian World War One Army uniform standing with swagger stick set against landscape background, photograph mounted in modern wood frame.Typed information on paper strip at bottom of frame, this information is written on back of photograph."Typed information on paper strip at bottom of frame this information is also written on back of photograph.'55152 Sapper Thomas John Gange/ ACSC/ Enlisted 10th April 1918 Discharged 17th November 1919"of, world war one, australian, sapper, studio portrait, uniform world war one, thomas john gange, signals army australia, 1918, 1919, corps, signals, swagger stick -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Satchell (leather), (estimated); World War 2
... was hospitalised in the Middle East during the 2nd World War. He later... (estimated); World War 2... during the 2nd World War. He later became President of the Red ...This item of meorabilia was made by J.G.Murphy while he was hospitalised in the Middle East during the 2nd World War. He later became President of the Red Cliffs RSL and a Life Member of the League for service rendered.Brown leather satchell,embossed with Australian flora and forna, front, back and under flap, there is a carry handle on the top. The front features two Kookaburra like birds, under the flap is a Kangaroo and butterfly and folliage on the back. The seams and handle are hand sewn with 2.5mm leather lacing, and there are press studs to hold the flap closed. There are two internal pockets, stitched with fine cotton thread and the stitching is only visable from the inside. satchell leather, embossed leather, native flora, native fauna, past rsl president, j g murphy, hand made leather work, middle east hospital craft, past presidents, life members, rsl, middle east -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Despatch Notice, (estimated); 1918
... joseph world war 1 despatch field marsh sir douglas haig ioffice ...Is one of 4 certificates framed together in a frame 55cm W x 55cm H belonging to Bdr. Joesph Moore.Photocopy of original certificate of despatchThe War of 1914-1918/ Australian Imperial Force/ 1272 Gnr. (A.Bomdr.) J. Moore, 51st By Field Artilery./ was mentioned in a despatch from/Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. KT., G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.J.E./ dated 7th April 1918/ for gallant and distinguished services in the Field/ I have it in Command from the King to record His Majesty's/ high aprreciation of the services rendered. (indecipherable signature)/ Secretary of State for War.1918, moore, joseph, world, war, 1, despatch, field, marsh, sir, douglas, haig, ioffice, 1914 1918