Australian Soldiers in Pacific during World War 2Record of Australian Soldiers on two photos of scenes in the Pacific during World War 2.Two Photographs of Australian soldiers with scenes from the Pacific during World War 2. Both mounted on an A4 sheet with a small note on the top with a brief description.A4 sheet of paper with Two Photographs of Australian soldiers with scenes from the Pacific during World War 2. Both mounted on an A4 sheet with a small note on the top with a brief description.australian soldiers, two photographs - black and white, a4 pape rsheet, a4 paper sheet

The Returned Serviceman's Gala Day was held on the Lara main oval on Saturday 8th November 1919. Each returned serviceman was presented with a medallion with their name on it. Copies of the badge are held at the Lara RSL Sub Branch. Lt General Smith is presenting a badge to a serviceman in one photo. The other photo is the serviceman's race of 100 yardsRectangular shaped photographs ( 2 of )Returned service men WW1.ww1, returned service men, australian army, lara r.s.l.world war one.

3 photos mounted on A4 paperHarry Walker Joe Bromley 2nd MG Coy Sam Ellisphotographs, world war one, army, lara r.s.l. infantry, ww1.

See details of visit at https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2718943Rare photos of Field Marshal Montgomery's visit to Australia in 1947Hard Cover and Rear Photo Album with 15 sleeves containing eleven photos of the visitInside front cover - Field Marshall Montgomery Australia Visit 1947field marshal montgomery, ww2, army, world war 2

Publication of Book on the Death Marches from Sandakan Borneo in 1945. Of 2700 prisoners, 6 survived Book and Booklets on the memorial Service held in March of 1999 commemorating the Borneo Death Marches of the POWs From Sandakan North Borneo. Memorial Service honouring those who died and survived the Death Marches in 1999! book, 4 Orders of Service Booklets 23 Coloured photos of memorial services Emails on A4 paper Book - Laden, Fevered , Starved The POWs of Sandakan North Borneo Sandakan Memorial Park Order of Ceremony Opening of the Commemorative Pavilion Order of Service Dedication of the Sanadakan Memorial Labuan War Cemetery Order of Service Ranau Order of Service Kranji War Cemetery Changi Memorial Chapel Orders of Service death march, sandakan borneo labuan ranau kranji, owen campbell

The 8th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Initially raised in 1914 for the First Australian Imperial Force during the First World War the battalion was completely recruited from Victoria and formed part of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division. During the war it fought at Gallipoli and in France and Belgium on the Western Front. It was disbanded in 1919, before being re-raised as a Militia battalion in 1921.Rectangular Black and White Photograph mounted on Grey CardboardFront H. WaL? George Crawford Elcho Farm Lara 1936-1937elcho farm lara 1936 1937 photo george crawford

The 79th Fighter Squadron was initially formed at Laverton on the 26th April, 1943 under the command of flying ace Squadron Leader Alan Rawlinson, but within seven days moved to Wooloomanata Homestead on the Geelong-Bacchus Marsh Rd, No 1580 in Victoria. It was a Spitfire Squadron and used Wooloomanata as a training base before flying. It was disbanded 20th October, 1945.Of national Significance as a Spitfire Squadron training camp in Lara Districts during WW2Glossy photo and A4 documentOn the back of the photo is "No:15 Course 18th April 1943 on the steps of Wooloomanata Homestead Southern Side". On the bottom is a list of the names of those in the photo. Left to Right Rear Row: Maj. K. Ewen, Capt. N.F. Attree, Capt. C.N. Bucknell, Capt. J.L. McKenzie, Capt. C.D. Seabrook, Lt. W.G. Foley. Second row from rear: Maj. C. Dumble, Capt. A. Tavener, Maj. F. Langford, Maj. T.A.R. Cleave, Capt. M.D. Waller, Capt. J.B. Ainslie, Capt. G.M.Taylor. Third row from rear: Capt. E.K. Jennings, Lt. J.H. Loxton, Capt. D.J. Breheny, Lt. R.V. Stephens, Capt J.W.D. Cornell, Maj. C.A. Ricketts, Lt. A.R. Creswick. Fourth row from rear: Lt. W. Ruthven (V.C.), Capt. R.C. Tomkins, Capt. R.J.Bermingham, Maj. A.E. Arnott, Capt. L.S. Ralton, Maj. F.L. Edmunds, Capt. W.E. Paterson. Fifth row from rear: Maj. H.W. Stockwell, Capt. C.A. Ferry, Maj. A.C. Jennings, Capt. W.L. Hart, Maj. R.R. Marston, Capt. R.A. Cameron, Capt. R.W.M. Page. Sixth Row from rear: Lt. A.E. Pizzy, Capt. A.G. Yungman, Maj.T.G. Court, Maj. J.B. Chapman, Maj. H.F. Gough, Maj. P.L. Barbour, Maj. H.M. Heward, Maj. E.C. Nolte. Front Row: Lt. G.H. Rowden, Capt. C.J.F. Pollett, Maj. A.E.Bunbury, Lt-Col. E.W. Bundey, Major W.A. Cronk, Capt. B.V. Eames, Lt. N.D. Anderson, Maj. C.A. Lotherington. Absent: Lt. R.R. Webster, Lt. R.B. Blackwell The A4 is a written description of a brief history of the 79th Fighter Squadron79th fighter squadron, raaf, wooloomanata, spitfire, world war 2, ww2, peter anderson, southern command training school, 15 course 18th april 1943

Black & White photo "A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919 Australian War Memorial D00988"A group of Australian Army nurses on the Troop Ship Osterley returning to Australia late 1919

Colour Photo of a Transport ship carrying soldiers 28 April 1919Troops eagerly crowd the sides as the transport Plassy draws into Port Adelaide, 28 April 1919. It had left Liverpool, England six weeks earlier to bring mem home from the war. (Australian WarMemorial PO3639.001)

Was Gordon Ball's Great Great Grand Father who fought in the Crimean War, including the the Battle of Alma in 1854. He served for 11 years and 39 days. In the picture he wears from left to right, the British Crimea Medal 1854-1856, The Turkish Crimea Medal 1854-1855 and the Distinguished Conduct MedalPhoto mounted on cardboardFront - Talma Studio, Onehunga Reverse - For Jane from Father; Grand Dad Patterson; Hilda Bilston's Mother's Father My Grandmother; Mum's Father; He fought 11 years & 39 days without getting a scratch. Crimean was The Heights of Alma etc.; Robert/Wayne Ball Great, Great Grandfather

HMAS Vendetta was one of three Daring-class destroyers built for and operated by the Royal Australian Navy. The destroyer was built by Williamstown Naval Dockyard and entered service in 1958. During her early career, Vendetta was deployed to the Far East Strategic Reserve on multiple occasions. In 1965 and 1966, the destroyer undertook deterrence patrols during the Indonesia-Malaysia Confrontation. Along with several runs escorting the troop transport HMAS Sydney to South Vietnam, from late 1969 to early 1970 Vendetta was assigned to combat operations and became the only Australian-built warship to serve in a shore bombardment role during the Vietnam War. he ship underwent a two-year modernisation from 1971 to 1973, and in December 1974 was one of thirteen RAN warships involved in Operation Navy Help Darwin after Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin. Several more deployments were made to the Far East, up until 1978. In October 1979, the destroyer was decommissioned, and served as a parts hulk for sister ship HMAS Vampire. Vendetta was sold for ship breaking in January 1987. 1002 Rectangular Shaped Glass Covered Photo Frame, 1002.1 H.M.A.S, VENDETTA FIRST COMMISSION MAP. H.M.A.S. VENDETTA Daring Class Destroyer.

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Observed on 25 April each year, Anzac Day was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who served in the Gallipoli Campaign, their first engagement in the First World War. WikipediaAnzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national commemorative occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame.anzac day service, world war one,lara r.s.l.

Returning wounded soldiers from World War 1 and hospital information,Hospital ans patient data for 918-1919Photos of Geelong Hospital 1/ dated 1909-1912 2/ Dated 1930, 3/ Mont Park Hospital dated 1918, 4/ Randwick Military Hospital Sydney dated 1919Photos also come with notation padsgeelong hospital, mont park hospital, randwick military hospital

Photo collage of Australians in the Vietnam warFramed Picture Collage of Photos of VietnamVietnam the Vietnam War was a Military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia from 1959 to 30 April 1975. The war was fought between the communist North Vietnam supported by its communist allies, and the government of South Vietnam, supported by the United States and other member nations of the South East Asia Treaty Organisation (SEATO) Australian Involvement For a decade from 1962 ton 1972, Australian Forces were actively involved in the bitter war that tore Vietnam apart. They served with distinction, and in battles such the decisive battle of Long Tan. They proved that they were more than a match for the Viet Cong.

Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd

Hardcover blue with protective cover sheet, photos and sketches, 200 pagesbook, promotion, story,

Item in the collection re Tony Cornelius, refer Cat No 1874.2 for his service details.Group photograph of 6 Pl & Staff A Coy 1 RTB KAPOOKA November 1967. They are in four rows, seated and standing. The man in the centre of the front row is holding a cane under his left arm. On his left is a Corporal. Between them is a little statue of a man, opening his outer shirt revealing Infantry crossed swords T-shirt. The statue has a title at it's base which appears to read "Rec Fitness". The photo is mounted in a folding cardboard cover and one the cover are the names and positions of the men.photo, platoon a.coy, vietnam war

Robert George Lunn VX76842 enlisted on 27.2.1942 age 35 years, 5.3 1942 transfer to Engineer Training Echuca, 12.4.1942 transfer to 2nd Field Sqd, 27.6.1942 transfer to No 4 Bomb Disposal Coy, 3.9.1942 transfer to No 2 Bomb Disposal Coy, 18.2.1943 transfer to Engineer Training Centre RAE, 18.8.1943 transfer to 5th Aust Advance Reinforcements Depot Townsville, 11.11.1943 embark for Pt Moresby, 19.11.1943 taken on strength 2/9th Field Coy, 4.6.1944 embark from Lae to Brisbane, 11.8.1944 hospital with Malaria28.8.1944 rejoin unit, 20.9.1944 hospital (unclear), 27.9.1944 rejoin unit, 23.5.1945 embark for Morotai, 7.8.1945 promoted to Cpl, 12.8.1945 fly from Balikpapan to Aust to attend a Junior leaders school Aust Army, 22.8.1945 arrive Vic and attend school, 29.8.1945 attend RAE Training Centre NSW, 31.10.1945 Move to Vic for discharge, 7.11.1945 discharged from the 2nd AIF.Wood framed item with photo, ID tags, medals x 4, RAS badge, RSL badge, all items are set in panels within the frame, panel with text at bottom. Medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War medal 1939 - 45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45."VX76842 Lance Corporal Robert George Lunn, 2/9 Australian Field Company Australian Imperial Force, 27 February 1942 - 7 November 1945"framed, memorabilia, ww2, medals, lunn

Boer War South African War Photos are copies from old sources on modern photographic paper. Each portrait has white borders, all have the name of the soldier at the bottom, most show rank. .1) Capt Alfred Hobart Strudee 4 V.M.R .2) Lieut Alexander Campbell MacDonald .3) Lieut Timothy Margus Pendlebury 1 V.M.R (INF) wearing a peaked cap with army badge and the number 5 n the front. .4) Cpl. James Peter Fox 2 V.M.R The number 64 is in the image .5) Pte James A McGhie 1 V.M.R (INF) The number 231 is in the image .6) Pte William Henry James 1 V.M.R. (INF) .7) Charles Windsor 1 V.M.R (MR) Number 116 is in the image boer war, south african war, victorian soldiers.

Single sheet of paper, folded to 4 pages, black ink printing. Includes articles on politics, trouble and dangers in Melbourne train travel, tv programme the Beatles, a wedding photo with the bride in a mini skirt. Advertising of household items, was in machines, fridges and black and white TV. vietnam war, melbourne, herald sun

John Allan FLEMING enlisted on 19.1.1916 age 26 years 6 months in C Coy 38th Bn Regt No 873, appointed Cpl 5.3.1916 then Sgt 6.3.1916, appointed CSM 20.4.1916, embark for England 20.6.1916, he was appointed Lieutenant as he was hospitalised with fever on 18.8.1916, rejoin unit 24.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, 28.11.1916 attached to 10th LTMBattery, discharged from the AIF on 5.5.1919. Post War he had a career in the CMF ending in 1945.This is a B & W photo of a boxer in bare fisted fighting stance. He has a tattooed chest which appears to be of a dragon. He is wearing dark coloured trunks and wearing a Championship belt. See Cat 6634, On the rear of the postcard, written in pencil, are the words Championship Boxing Belt (?8) BN 1st AIF. John Flemming. Donated by May John A Flemming.boxing, 38th battalion, 1st aif, passchendaele barracks trust collection

Items in the collection relating to Lt Col Jack Swatton M.I.D. Regt No 4905, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his extensive service record and RSL.These are miniature black and white photos from WW1 scenes. They apparently were collected from cigarette packets. They are numbered, these are definitely not the full set. Each photo has a number and one line description of scene.On the rear of each is an advert for Magpie cigarettes, stating these are the copies of official war photographs. originals are from Australian War Museum, Melbourne. it shows prices for enlargements and proceeds to go to War Memorial funds.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, australian war memorial, fundraising

Items in the collection relating to Lt Col Jack Swatton Regt No 4905, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his extensive service records and RSL. .6 - No. 2813 James Albert Handley (right), 38th Bn. & No. 6132 Allan Ernest Driscoll (centre), 39th Bn. 1. B & W portrait of an Aust WW1 soldier with slouch hat. He is smiling. 2. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers in work clothes. Brick pier and iron gate behind them. 3. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers in work clothes. Photo of poorer quality. 4. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers casually dressed. A brick building and wooden door is behind them. One soldier is not wearing puttees. 5. Group portrait of 21 soldiers including one officer. They have musical instruments. 6. Snow covered cemetery photo. The wooden grave marker just to the right of centre is that of No. 2813 Pte Handley James Albert. He was KIA 18 July 1918. 7. Portrait of soldier looks like between wars or during WW2. Different shaped photo.1-6 Nil. 7. has '25' on back.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, aif, photos

This book has a grey cardboard cover. Printing is in red ink. It has phrase WO Code No.8368 top right corner. It has 3 holes on left side and is fastened with two staples. The book has 123 pages of text, photos and drawings. It covers subjects of aiming and shooting, bayonet drills, exercises and cleaning.Inside front cover is written 333T-1.passchendaele barracks trust, infantry training, .303 rifle

Photograph of Father and Son from World War 2, taken up against a wooden fence - in full uniform. Identified as Francis Robert Burchnall (father) No. 1666 (WW1) & VX64477 and Francis Alan Burchnall VX58285 (son). Both KIA at Sandakan.Black & white photo of two WW2 soldiers standing against a wooden fence.Hand writing on back of photo of names of "Frank Burchnall" & "Father" & Frank.sandakan, ww2, photograph

"THE TIGER MAN OF VIETNAM/ THE HILL TRIBES MADE HIM A DEMI-GOD/ THE CIA WANTED TO KILL HIM/ THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY OF/ AUSTRALIAN WAR HERO BARRY PETERSEN"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, gold and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front montage photo of sepia toned soldier with jungle scene behind. Back - sepia toned photograph - portrait of a man with an animal skin. 356 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs.books, history, biography, vietnam conflict

Refers to the AMF Service of Peter Dodd.1. Black and white photo of Australian Soldiers in a wet mess. The Mess has steel walls with two dartboards. On the table are steel cans of beer. Soldier at rear right is believed to be Peter Dodd (wearing glasses). Photo probably taken in Malaya. 2. Black and white photo of a group of National flags on top of a light coloured building. Probably in Saigon, Vietnam.malaya campaign, vietnam war

38 Bn, raised March 1916. Post War it was the Bendigo CMF Unit until 1962. then shut down.1. B & W photo of group of officers and senior NCO's talking and laughing. They are wearing formal mess dress with ribbons WW2. At top right can be seen a photo of a group in front of 38 Bn Banner. 2. B & W photo of four men, 2 officers, 2 Snr NCO's. They are wearing formal mess dress. Photo taken in the Officer/Sgts mess, Drill hall, Mollison St, Bendigo. 3. A formal Army dinner. Held in Officers Mess at the Mollison St Drill Hall. An Officer is standing addressing the group. The group is composed of officers and snr NCO's. The table is set with flowers, cutlery and drinks.38 bn, staff, officers, bendigo

Japanese Prisoners from Nauru marched to Bougainville. 5304.1P -Japanese Prisoners being marched from Nauru to Bougainville. 5304.2P - Japanese Prisoners embarking from Torokina to Fauro Island 1945-46. 5304.3P - Japanese War graves at Slatters Knoll, Bougainville. 5304.4P - Japanese Officer Prisoners.Torokina.5304.1P - B & W photo, reprint of Japanese Prisoners. 5304.2P - B & W photo, reprint of Japanese Prisoners. 5304.3P - B & W photo, reprint of Japanese War grave at Bougainville. 5304.4P - B & W photo, reprint of Japanese Officer Prisoners.5304.1P -Japanese Prisoners from Nauru B... marched beach to compound Br 25th WF Bat. 5304.2P - Japanese Prisoners preparing to embark from Torokina to Fauro Island 1945-46. 5304.3P - Japanese Mass graves at Slatters Knoll, Buin Rd, after battle of Easal 1945. 5304.4P - 2nd /25 Aust Inf Battalion - Japanese Prisoners. Torokina.japanese prisoners, torokina, mass war grave, slatters knoll