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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, MINIATURES, Post WW11
Keith Charles BUCKLEY. Refer Cat No 1438 for his service details.Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K.C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939.45 5. Australian Service Medal decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Keith Charles BUCKLEY initially enlisted in the CMF on 6.3.1939 age 27 years 4 months. He had an odd No 449179 in 6th Bn (RMR), this changed to V55220, made L/Cpl 1.8.1940, transfers to the 2nd AIF No VX112283 on 29.10.1942. At some point he obviously signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514, discharged from the services on 1.11.1958 with the rank of Major in Signals Cipher. Refer also Cat No 1440.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45 5. Australian Service Medal."VX112283 K.C.Buckley"decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - FEMALE RELATIVE BADGE, 1940-45
The badges were first issued in 1940 to the nearest female relative of a soldier on Active Service. Each star on the bar represents one person. This badge was issued to Billy Birds Mother. William (Billy) Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer 1601. William Bird was born on the 15th of April 1924, enlisted in the AIF on the 19th of October 1942 when he was 18 years of age. He was discharged from the 2/14 Australian Infantry Battalion on the 21st of August 1946. Female Relative Badge. The Badge has a Map of Australia in the centre surrounded by two sets of laurel leaves.It is topped by a Crown. The Bar is suspended beneath the medallion by rings with one five pointed star on the bar."To the Women of Australia" The rear of the Badge has "Issued By Commonwealth of Australia A182120" numismatics-badges, female relative -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, CLOTHING RATION, Commonwealth of Australia, 1948
Issued to Billy Bird VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601 for his service details.Red printed clothing ration cards, numbered 11-56. Dated 1948.Stamped in red: "A 562695" Handwritten: "W Bird 121 Creek St Bendigo"ration, clothing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - COINS PENNY, 1912, 1927
The coins were used to play "Two Up" in the islands WW11. They belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601.Pair of Australian Pennies, with King George on one side and Brittania the other. .1) Dated "1912" .2) Dated "1927"coins, monetary, gambling., penny, two up -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Clarence Wilfred Curnow enlisted initially as V12644 on 1.4.1941 then joined the AIF on 27.8.42 as VX100151 and served in 1st Aust Pack Transport Coy AASC. At discharge from the Army he was a L/Cpl on 24.10.45. He had 652 days in Australia and 638 days outside Australia.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (4) Re C.W.Curnow. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."VX100151 C.W.Curnow"medal set, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCH WW2, C.1939 - 45
WW11 uniform patches all had the grey background. These belonged to Clarence W Curnow VX100151, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1444, 1445.2..1) Colour Patch, felt. Rectangular shape, grey background. Dark Blue on the Left and White on the right. .2) Same as 1448.1 Both relate to The Australian Army Service Corps.badges, uniforms, army, curnow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES AUSTRALIA, 1939-45
These uniform badges belonged to Clarence W Curnow VX100151 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1444, 1445.2.1) Badges "Australia" Curved shape, blackened brass, two lugs on rear for uniform attachment with two pins. .2) Same as 1451.1 except only has one pinnumismatics - badges, miltary, metalcraft - brassware, australai, curnow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
David Thomas Andrew No 400247 enlisted in the RAAF on 21.7.40. During a bombing run by No 11 Sqd on Meiktila in central Burma on 5.4.43 two of the Sqd's Blenheim Bombers collided and subsequently crashed. Warrant Officer Andrew was killed. Out of the two crews totaling six personnel four were killed and two were taken POW. Refer 2084, 2088.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re D Andrew. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal."400247 D.T.Andrew"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BROOCH, Est 1939-43
The item was in the collection re David Andrew No 400247 RAAF, KIA 5.4.43. Refer 2084, 2085, 2091.Brooch, Perspex, white pearl colour, shaped as a map of Australia with a colour patch depiction in the centre, white over red depicting possibly 2nd 8th Batt AIF. Small hole at the top with pin attachment for civilian dress.trenchart, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGE, Est 1939-43
... 2048, 2085, 2088. Badges military brassware Badge, "AUSTRALIA ...Belonged to David Andrew No 400247 RAAF, KIA 5.4.43. Refer 2048, 2085, 2088.Badge, "AUSTRALIA", blackened brass, curved shape with lugs and pins on rear for uniform attachment.badges, military, brassware -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES, 1) 1939-45, .2) & .3) post WW11
Items relate to Alfred Charles Jury VX66822. Refer 2080 medals for service details also 2083P..1) Shoulder Badge "Australia" blackened metal with 2 lugs on rear. .2) Badge, "Returned from Active Service", Crown over wings, Rising sun, Anchor, Boomerang, 2 lugs on rear for uniform. .3) Badge, RSL Membership, 3 central figures, "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, Airmans Imperial League of Australia. Clip on top with figure "92" meaning financial member 1992..2) "288601 - Issued by the C'Wealth Govt" .3) "V90347 Property of the League"badges, military, membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Alfred Charles Jury VX66822 enlisted on 13.12.41 aged 21 years. At discharge from the 2nd AIF he was a Gunner in 2/4th L.A.A. Regt. Refer 2083P, 2079.3 also 2082 re his father.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re A.C.Jury. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."VX66822 A.C.Jury"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - DIARY, Charles Letts & Co, 1919
The diary belonged to Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The diary contains a list of 44 photos that he took. All but 2 have been identified. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details, Refer 1317P, 1320P. Australian Comforts Fund. Red cloth cover with silver print and silver circle with red 6 pointed star."The Australian Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919" "All Comforts Free" "Hand written details of all Jacks particulars"diary, document, jack grinton, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - WALLET, WWI
The wallet was owned by Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. 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 service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Black leather wallet with flap and two pockets. Gift from YMCA.Printed on flap: "Xmas wishes from Australian YMCA 1918"personal effects-money containers, handcrafts-leatherwork -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - WRISTWATCH, pre WWI
The watch was owned by Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF 1916-19. 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 service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P. .1 Wristwatch and jewels, Swiss made. Face is white with gold numbering. .2 Leather watch cover in 3 sections: top and bottom straps, watch backing and cover with metal press stud. .2 Inside top cover: "JWG", impressed map of Australia with lettering "DON" and underneath "trade mark registered". Metal stud on wrist strap has "Made in Germany"horology-watches, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalwork, grinton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER WW1, 3/12/1918
Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ AIF. Refer Cat No1647.4 for his service history.Typewritten reference for No 378 Sgt RJ Suggett from Lt Col AJ Bennet, dated 3/12/18.“HQ 3rd Australian Division”documents-testimonials, gas, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER WW1, 1/3/17
The letter is mostly about the training for and the raid which was carried out by a large group made up from the 37th and 38th Battalions AIF on the 27th February 1917. The raid which only lasted some 35 minutes was very successful and was known as the “Armentieres Raid”. Suggett was part of the raid. Robert John Suggett No 378 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt on 24.2.1916 age 35 years 4 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospital with Mumps 25.11.1916, return to unit 3.12.1916, promoted to Sgt 26.1.1917, Transfer to 3rd Div HQ 13.4.1917 to become part of Gas instruction and later Gas NCO, reverts to rank of Cpl 6.5.1917, WIA accidentally 24.9.1917 bombs wounds to right hand and knee, promoted Sgt 4.11.1917, hospital 9.2.1919 with Arthritis and then Tuberculosis, returns to Australia 6.5.1919 on Hospital ship classed incapacitated, discharged from the AIF 21.6.1920.Four page letter from Robert Suggett to his wife. Cream coloured paper with faint lines. Left edge of pages decorated with eight coloured flags on a flagpole. Letter is written in pencil and dated 1/3/17.documents-letters, military history, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENTS, 1916-19
Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals..1 Discharge certificate re Hugh Pippin 1895 LCpl 38th Batt AIF, VB No 43552, No 125852. Yellowish colour. .2 Paper re 2nd Anzac corps Lewis Gun School, re H Pippin 1895 passing 9th Course Lewis Gun, dated 20th Oct 17. Paper is yellowed, writing is in ink. .3 Leave pass re. H Pippin 1895. Leave dates 14/4/19-25/4/19. Yellowed paper. .4 Gift diary from Australian Comforts Fund 1919. Red fabric cover with silver circle with red star and letters "ACF". Rear has silver rising sun badge. Only 2 pages remaining..4 "This diary belongs to H Pippin, Euston, Regt No 1895, rank Cpl"documents-certificates, diaries, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, MEMORIAL, British-Australasian Publishing Service, The All-Australia Memorial, History, Heroes & Helpers, 1917
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Walter Joseph Constantine Baldwin. Refer 1527.4. The book was an edition that came out during the war and had future updates with individual photos in the back. The volume listed all Victorians up until early 1916 who served.Black leather-looking cover with gold lettering and illustration of a rising sun with crown. Photo pasted on first page.Pasted inside front cover "BALDWIN, Walter JC No 1617 Dvr "C" Coy 38th Batt Transport Div 10th Brigade / Son of George and Elizabeth BALDWIN, 11th Street Mildura / Born at Yanac-a-Yanac July 20 1889 Educated Yanac-a-Yanac & Nichol's Point, Mildura SS Horticulturalist; enl Mildura Feb 1916. Emb June 1916. Service France, Belgium."books-history, military, all australian, baldwin, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - NOTEBOOK WW1, 1916-1918
Horace Selleck served in the Citizens Military Forces for many years prior to enlisting in the 38th Batt AIF as a Captain on 4.5.16. He embarked with the 38th Batt in June 1916 as part of D Coy. WIA on 1.2.17 with Deafness from Shelling. WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.17 with multiple GSW's to the arms and wrist. He was KIA on 20.7.18 at night by a sniper while visiting night posts in Vaire Wood. The extensive listing of the men under him was retrieved by Sgt Jack Lockett No 1194 D Coy 38th Batt. Jack Lockett went on to become Australia's oldest man attaining the age of 111. Officer's notebook with green fabric or paper cover containing names, ages, enlistment dates, military skills, pay allowances and civilian trades of approx 450 soldiers who passed through the command of Capt Horace Ferdinand Selleck, 38th Btn AIF.inside cover: "Capt HF Selleck"documents-notebooks, military history-service records, selleck, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - PAY BOOK, Australian Government, 1914-1919
The pay book belonged to Thomas Robin Hilson No 2088, 38th Batt. Refer 1516P for service history also 1387P.Army pay book with brown fabric cover re. TR Hilson. Cover has printed form and sticker for soldier's details and "Australian Imperial Force" with a rising sun.on cover in white "93072"documents-army records, pay book, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RISING SUN BADGES, C. WW2
... -badges-military .1) Shoulder Badge " Australia " lettering ...Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Shoulder Badge " Australia " lettering, blackened brass, curved shape with lugs on rear. .2) Same as .1) but has two pins on rear.badges-military, uniforms - military, numismatics-badges-military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RSL BADGE, Post WW1
RSSILA. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Badge belonged to Thomas William Tuckerman No 7318 AIF. Refer 935P, 1265.3.Badge R.S.S.I.L.A (RSL) membership. Two central figures with a small crown at the top. Over the crown is a clip with "47" denoting membership paid 1947. On the rear is a metal washer and pin.Numbered "V 90195" on the rear.rsl, military history, rsl badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
Gilbert Noah Turner enlisted in the 3rd Reinforcements 8th Batt AIF on 23.11.14 No 1605. Embarked for overseas 19.2.15. Landed Gallipoli 8.5.15. Transferred to 60th Batt 24.2.16 then 25th Howitzer Bde 27.3.16 and finally 45th Batt on 2.6.16 as No 1410. Awarded Military Medal on 22.2.17. WIA 3.6.17 GSW to face and chest. WIA 2nd occasion 5.5.18 Gassed and then shortly after he got Pnuemonia. Discharged from the AIF 30.3.19. He enlisted again in WW11 on 12.8.41 No V18372. He served in Australia only and on discharge on 29.11.45 he was serving in 12 Garrison Battalion. Refer 1294P, 1039P, 1173.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re G Turner. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. War Medal 1914-1919. 4. Victory Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45 6. Australian Service Medal.1. Military Medal is stamped "Duplicate". 2, 3, 4. "1410 Cpl G Turner 8 Bn AIF" 5, 6. "V18372 G Turner"medals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWII
Norman Edward Maher enlisted in the AIF 11.6.43. At discharge from the AIF on 19.9.46 he was posted to the 2/11th Infantry Batt.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re N.E Maher. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. The Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939-45 .4 Australian Service Medal"VX141214 N.E. Maher"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Nicky Barr. An Australian Air Ace, 2005
Light brown soft cover. Front cover has drawing of a fighter plane with a contour map in background. Back cover has two fighter planes. Author - PETER DORAN Pages 282 Written on front page. "Donated by BGO YMCA" books-military-air force, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, From Baghdad, with Love, 2007
Soft cover book. Khaki colour. Photograph on front cover of the head of a sleeping puppy. Photograph on back cover of the author holding a puppy. Pages 196 Author - Lieutenant Colonel JAY KOPLEMAN with MELINDA ROTH"Donated by Bgo Y Mens Club" on the title page. Sticker on the title page "Rob and Claire Hallisey, Maiden Gully Rd, Maiden Gully 3551, Victoria, Australia.books, military history, middle east -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Largely a Gamble. Australians in Syria June - July 1941, 1995
Black hard cover book with dust jacket covered with plastic book covering. Picture on dust jacket of six columsn with horizon behind with sun rise/sun set. Superimposed on columns are photos of six solders. Rising sun badge on top lintel and two 1941 Austrralian pennies in front. Author JIM McALLESTER and SYD TRIGELLIS-SMITH. Pages 261 Errata sheet attached to first page with paper clip. Yellow envelope glued inside back cover containing small booklet "Military History Project 1995 Study Material"P. CHAPMAN" written on front pagebooks, military history