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Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, FRAMED WW1, 10 jAN 1915
Title to Poster "ANZACS AT WAR/FALLEN ANZACS RISE A LEGEND/ THE 11th BATTALION AT THE CHEOPS PYRAMID IN EGYPT." Poster - Gold and white print on black background. Illustrated with large black and white photograph of the the 11th Battalion standing and seated at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. On leaving Eqypt. Below photograph - seven examples of Rising Sun Badges in gold and information (white print) on the 11th Battalion AIF. Frame - brown stain colour timber with moulding. Black with white colour highlight, cardboard mount, glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, middle east, ww1, anzac -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Regimental Colour - 16th Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia)
Presented, together with a new King's Colour, by Major-General JS Whitelaw, CB, CBE at a parade of the 16th/28th Infantry Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia) held on the Esplanade, Perth, 26 August 1951. (Refer to item 7 for specific details relating to these new colours and for details of previous colours presented to 16th Battalion). 16th/28th Infantry Battalion became unlinked in March 1952 with both 16th and 28th becoming independent battalions within their own right Under major reorganisation of the CMF in 1960, all individual infantry battalions that existed at the time within each State were amalgamated to form State regiments, taking effect from 1 July 1960. Thus from that date the 11/44th, 16th and 28th Infantry Battalions were amalgamated to form The Royal Western Australia Regiment. In September 1960, at a ceremonial parade held at Northam Camp, the Colours carried by all former battalions were handed over for safe keeping by the new regiment. These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. The battle honour for South Africa has incorrect year dates and should be "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Reasons supporting this are:- • The Battle Honour "SOUTH AFRICA 1902" was originally granted under Military Order 123/1908 to the Goldfields Infantry Regiment of Western Australia. • Under 1921 reorganisation of the Citizen Forces, the existing units in the Goldfields area were formed into 16th Battalion (The Goldfields Regiment) to maintain the identity and traditions of 16th Battalion (AIF). This unit inherited the above battle honour. • All editions of the Australian Army List since 1927 have shown this battle honour for 16th Battalion as "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Dark green with gold fringes. In the centre the battalion colour patch of a white over blue rectangle within a circle inscribed "SIXTEENTH BATTALION", surrounded with a wreath of Australian wattle and surmounted by the Imperial Crown. Below the wreath a scroll inscribed with the regimental motto "VINCENS". In the upper canton the Arabic numeral "16". Battle Honours emblazoned on the Colour: SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902 , POZIERES, BULLECOURT, MESSINES 1917, YPRES 1917, POLYGON WOOD, HAMEL, AMIENS, HINDENBURG LINE, LANDING AT ANZAC, SARI BAIR -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 'F' Company, 5th Battalion
A black and white photograph of the 111 men (including three officers) of 'F' Company of the 5th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, World War 1. The photograph is one of a series taken at Broadmeadows Army camp by a Melbourne photographer by the name of Darge. This photograph is mounted on board and is complete with a wood grain effect printed board frame.The frame is marked "F" Coy, 5th Battalion, A.I.F. and has the photographers name and address.world war 1, ww1, aif, army, -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Albury's Own 2/23rd Batallion 9th Division
Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A plaque commemorating "Albury's Own" - the 2/23rd Battalion. It incorprates the Unit badge and a a list of battlefronts they served in as part of the 9th Brigade. The Latin in the centre of the badge translates as "I will either find a way or make one". In circular badge "ALBURY'S OWN/ 2/23 RD BN. AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM " On metal oblong "9th DIVISION /EL ALAMEIN -TOBRUK- LAE/ SATELEBERG - TARAKAN"world war 11, 2/23rd battailon, albury's own -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed medals, Private William T. Lawson
Service medals and ribbons awarded to William T. LAWSON VX148982 of Woods Point who served with the 14/32 Infantry Battalion.Black timber frame with six Medals and ribbons mounted on red feltPlaque - 3401136 / VX148982 William T. Lawson 14/32 Aust. Inft. Battalionwilliam t lawson, woods point, vx148982, 14/32 inf btn, 3401146 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Picture Harry R Howe
Harry R Howe served in 2/5 Infantry Battalion AIF 6 div in Africa in the Battle of El Alamein then brought home for jungle training then sent over to fight in the Pacific and died whilst in serviceRelic set of medals; original set held by familyPicture in black plastic frame VX44599 Harry R Howe 2/5 infantry battalion A.I.F picture, wwii, howe family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH - FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. "C. 38th Battalion soldiers" Front row left Cpl NEWTON "MM" Third row 3rd from left Cpl POPPINS. Third row 4th from left Pte BARKELL. Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - Framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a formal group portrait of 35 soldiers seated and standing. Background - brick building. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing. "Group 4: Portraiture and remembrance". C. 38th Battalion soldiers.framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, portraits -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38TH BN 1938, H M Walker, C. 1938
38th BNBlack / white photo of part of the 38th Battalion taken at Seymour in 1938. Members are in uniform with Officers front & centre. Lamp pole in background LHS, Below photo on white label in black ink: "SEYMOUR CAMP 1938, Part of the 38th Battalion" On white sticker on front bottom RHS of mounting & LHS of backing: "No 22: Stamp on back: "Passchendaele Barracks Trust Collection"38th bn, seymour, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BED ROLL, WW1
Used by Medical Officer Captain Harold Jackson, 8th Battalion, who served on Gallipoli and was mentioned for gallantry. Captain Jackson was a Bendigo based doctor.Khaki canvas bed roll with padded calico mattress built in. Large side flap to cover occupant. The top has a hood which doubles as a cover for the rolled up bed. Leather straps to secure the rolled up bed are missing but brown leather keepers are present. Various rep[airs are evident including a hessian patch sewn on the outside, that partially obscures the owner's name.Printed on the outside of the cover in black: 'Captain H. Jackson, Med Officer, 8th Battalion'.medical officer, 8th battalion, sleeping equipment, captain h. jackson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - PROMOTION EXAMINATION
Questions are a test used for determination and appointment of N.C.O.S. for 67th Battalion.Foolscap size of white paper listing questions to recruit NCO roles. Writing in black and 5 questions crossed out as N/A. All on one side.List of 15 questions used for testing applicants for NCO positions in 67th Battalion with 5 questions crossed out.passchendaele barracks trust, nco's, tests -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - POEM 38TH BN, J.H. McColl, 17 May 1916
Published in the Bendigonian 18th May 1916. J.H. McCOLL believed to be James Hiers McCOLL father of Lieut. Hugh McCOLL, C Coy 38th Battalion AIF. Pre war Hugh McColl spent 11 years in the junior and senior cadets and then 1 year as a Commissioned Officer in the local 67th Batt. He enlisted in the AIF with the rank of 2nd Lieut on 1.3.1916 aged 27 years 4 months. Embarked for England on 20.6.1916 and then France in November 1916. WIA on 12.10.1917 with concussion, hospital 7.4.1918 with sprained ankle, KIA by machine gun fire on 12.8.1918 during an advance near Proyart. There was a possibility he was awarded the Military Cross but this needs investigating.The Bendigo 38th Battalion Poem. A printed written copy. Seven verses. Two pages.documents - poetry, military history - army, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - BATTALION TRAINING PROGRAMME
Forecast program outlining the training for 38th Battalion for a period in Mar 1937. Items in the collection re Lt Col J Swatton, refer Cat No. 6719.2P for his service history.Loose leaf folder with outline of 38 Battalion camp training programme. Some pages white and some pages pink. Three gold studs at top of page (landscape).Titles "38 Bn Camp Training" - Outline Programme.passchendaele barracks trust, training pprogramme, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES of PROMOTION
Form A.M.S5 Issued and authorised when a serving enlisted man is promoted in the NCO ranks. These two registered to W. J. Tyrell No. 172769 of the 39th Battalion in Hawthorn, Vic.1. Corporal's Certificate. Single sheet of paper, faded white paper, black writing, dated 20th Oct 1925. promotion from Private to Corporal. 2. Sergeant's Certificate, single sheet of paper, black writing dated 23 February promoting from Corporal to Sergeant. Both headed "Australian Military Forces" and Commonwealth Emblem.Signed by Adjutant and Commanding Officer, 39th Battalion. Scribble on back "VX5760 Cath O'Day"promotion certificates, amf, 39th battalion, w.j tyrell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, 6TH BATTALION
6th Battalion Association badge belonging to Herbert Charles Nott No.228. See Catalogue No. 7816.4 for details of Nott's service. Part of the Cooper Collection.Rectangular metal and enamel battalion association badge. Top half in blue enamel and bottom half in red enamel. Metal A embossed over colours in middle of badge. Pin and fastener soldered on back.cooper collection, 6th battalion, aif, badge -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, HORNBY STUDIOS CLUNES, CIRCA 1920s
BLACK & WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF CORPORAL R.R. MITCHELL. M MEDAL. TAKEN IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES. FEATURES ANOTHER TYPE OF CELULOID COLLAR. ROBERT WON THE MILITARY MEDAL FOR BRAVERY IN FRANCE. HE WAS IN 5TH. BATTALION C COMPANY A.I.F.STUDIO HORNBY CLUNES/POSTCARD TO ELIZA WITH LOVE 2415 BOB. CORPORAL R.R. MITCHELL MM 5 BATTALION C COMP .A.I.F KODAKlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, The Bruche Cup
6th Battalion was forerunner for the 5th/6th BattalionPresented to the city of melbourne regiment by its honorary Colonel and The chief of the General staffSilver bowl shaped trophy with ornate handles THE BRUCHE CUP FOR INTER PLATOON COMPETITION 6TH BATTALION (CITY OF MELBOURNE REGIMENT) Presented by MAJOR GENERAL J.H. Bruche, C.B, C.M.G Chief of General Staff Honorary Colonel of the Regiment 5/6 rvr, regimental property, trophy, 6th battalion, city of melbourne regiment, inter platoon competion -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Letter and photographs, The RSL Blue Lake Highland Pipe Band - Remembering the Fallen, 2012
The Blue Lake Highland Band from Mount laid wreaths at Menin Gate for WWI soldiers. This visit was to honour the service and sacrifice. In particular they acknowledged Charles Olive 4103 from 29th Battalion. His details have been recorded in the Menin Gate memorial book which will be kept in the archives of Menin Gate.Commemoration and Memorial for WWI at Menin GateA4 letter, 2 photographs and one newspaper clipping - memorial Book at Menin Gate re: Charles Olive 4103 from 29th Battalion.Nilwwi, menin gate, commemoration, service and sacrifice, blue lake highland pipe band, mount gambier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of diggers from 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment. After being 'found guilty' one is cast into the sea by courtiers of King Neptune during the 'crossing of the line' ceremony on board the Vung Tau Ferry HMAS Sydney, taking the Battalion to war service in Vietnam.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, 9th battalion, royal australian regiment, crossing the line, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Appreciation, R E Payne
Private Robert Ernest Payne 5125 from Killawarra. Enlisted on 29/1/16 aged 20 years and 9 months and served with the 28th Battalion during WW1. Killed in action in France on 15/4/1918 aged 23 yearsBrown timber frame with grey mount containing ornate certificate of serviceFOR KING AND EMPIRE Private R E Payne 28th Battalion B Companyrobert ernest payne, 28th battalion, wwi, kia, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - 38th BATTALION BANNER
The banner and frame were carried by representatives of the 38th Battalion during parades..1) Rectangular red cloth banner with gold coloured fringing sewn to the bottom edge. Red cloth loops are sewn onto each side and the top to facilitate attachment to the metal frame - see .2). Printed on both sides in gold, black and white - '38 Battalion AIF'. The '38' is printed on a replica of the 38th Battalion colour patch. .2) Rectangular frame in khaki coloured tubular metal. Each corner is clamped and secured with bolts and wing nuts to allow for the frame to be dismantled. The top LH and RH corners are topped with a cast meat Rising Sun Badge over the letters AIF.Nilbanners - military, 38th battalion, metalwork, badges, passchendaele barracks trust -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Fire Support Base 'Betty', housing the battalions direct artillery support 104 Battery. FSB 'Betty' was located in Long Binh Province when the Battalion was engaged in the protection of the giant Ammerican Supply Base, in the area. (Circa March 1969)photograph, fire base betty, 4 rar nz, 104 battery, long binh province, american supply base, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy Cup, Williamstown Military Competitions Squad Drill Awarded to "A" Coy 64th BATT. The Winning Team Aug 4th 1917
Williamstown Military competitions physical training awarded to A Coy 64th Battalion the winning team Aug 4th 1917Silver cup enscribed with decorative flowers and leaves. The cup has been sebarated from its base, a clean break through the stem. The top of the stem has some small beading and slopes away gently toward the break. The base of the cup, again has beeding and the base flairs away from the stem. The tope of the base is decorated with roughly engraved flames . The cup has two ornate scrolled handels and is showing some oxidisation on its surface.Williamstown Military competitions physical training awarded to A Coy 64th Battalion the winning team Aug 4th 19175-6 rvr, 5/6 rvr alpha company -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photgraph - Clarence H Howe VX89778
VX89778 Clarence H Howe served with the 58/59 Infantry Battalion in WWII was mentioned in dispatches which is signified by the Oak Leaf attached to the ribbon of the 1939/45 war medal Framed Photo Clarence H Howe VX89778Bottom of photo is printed VX89778 Clarence H Howe 58/59 Infantry Battalion AIFphotograph, 58/59 infantry battalion a.i.f. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - 67th BATTALION COLOURS, c. 1912
The 67th Battalion was raised in mid 1912 as a local militia training battalion in Bendigo. During World War One, many of its members enlisted in the newly formed 38th Battalion which was raised in Bendigo in 1916. At one point it was a garrison battalion stationed at Queenscliff. It was disbanded in 1918 and became the area 38th Battalion. The colours were laid up in St Paul's Cathedral in Bendigo on October 25th 1929. In 2006, with the cathedral needing to carry out repairs and alterations, the colours were offered to Bendigo's Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum. On 17th April, 2007 under direction from RSM Ceremonial, the colours were re-laid up in the museum in a ceremony conducted by the Reverend Peta Sherlock and witnessed by church and RSL members after 12 months of planning and putting together..1) Middle banner in the photograph. Rectangular banner representing the colours of the 67th Battalion on an olive green background. In the centre is a circular red medallion featuring an embroidered battalion badge. A purple circular border with 'Bendigo Infantry' on it surrounds the red medallion. All are surrounded by a gold and silver wreath depicting the flowers and leaves of the golden wattle. '67' is embroidered on the top right hand corner. The banner is fringed on three sides in gold. Two cords with gold and olive tassels are attached to the top right hand corner. A sewn sleeve for the pike is on the right hand side. .2) Wooden pike with metal spear head on end. A metal ring encircles the handle of the pike.battalion colours, 67th battalion, military banners, unit badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photographs and medals, James and Leslie HANDLEY
Photographs and medals of brothers Leslie and James HANDLEY both killed in action in FRANCE 2458 Leslie Lionel HANDLEY was born at Benalla and enlisted at Wangaratta on 28/5/1915 aged 18 years. He served with the 14th Battalion and was killed in the field on 7/8/1916. He is buried at Pozieres in an unknown grave. 2813 James Albert HANDLEY was born at Williamstown and enlisted at Wangaratta/Melbourne on 3/10/1916 aged 29 years. He served with the 38th Battalion and was killed in the field on 18/7/1918. He is buried at Villiers-Brettoneux. Parents James and Elizabeth resided in various locations including Wangaratta and Laceby West.Timber frame with rising sun badge, two coloured patches, two photographs of soldiers and 5 medals2458 Pte Leslie L HANDLEY 14th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION POZIERES 7th August 1916 2813 Pte James A. HANDLEY 38th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION THE SOMME 18th July 1918killed in action, ww1, leslie lionel handley, james albert handley, 14th battalion, 38th battalion -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, 2000S
14th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force black and white photograph14th BATTALION AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE. Given to the Society of St Kilda by Mr A M W Cautney. Scotch College. 23rd Feb 1982 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, SYLLABUS OF PARADES
Each Battalion would have a number of parades over the period with dates and purpose.Small yellow cardboard booklet from Commonwealth Military Forces. One sheet folded over to make four pages.Front page heading - "Syllabus of Parade" 67 Infantry Battalion - quarter ending "30 Sept., 1915" with inside breakdown of parades.passchendaele barracks trust, parades, 67th battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Alfred Douglas Temple, Alfred Douglas Temple, 1917 - 1920 & 1941
8th Battalion embarked from Melbourne on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19th October 1914. Temple was awarded the Military Cross in mid 1918, and Bar to Military Cross in mid 1919. He returned to Australia in July 1919, and later (1920?) returned to France to marry and live.Collection of Alfred Temple (938 - 8th Battalion, H Company) includes 8th Battalion Christmas card, letter signed by General Birdwood congratulating Lieutenant Temple on being awarded the Military Cross, wedding invitation to the Paris wedding (on 26/2/20) of Lt Temple, and a letter dated 5 December 1941 from Temple - in occupied France - to his mother via a neutral source in USA.military cross, ww1, letters, 8 battalion, alfred douglas temple, general birdwood -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - 38th BATTALION COLOURS, c. 1916
In 2015 due to All Saints Cathedral being sold, the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum expressed interest in having the 38th Battalion Colours relocated to the museum. Under the direction of RSM Ceremonial, the colours were ceremonially placed by 8/7 RVR members and dedicated by Bishop Peter Curnow on 31st July 2015. Custodians of the colours were representatives of the Bendigo and District RSL, the 38th Battalion Association and the Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society. Refer Cat No 7512 for the plaque that was with the Colours in the Church..1) Rectangular banner representing the battalion colours with battle honours of the 38th Battalion on a green background. The battalion's battle honours are featured on eleven yellow ribbons with green embroidered lettering. Each ribbon is individually sewn onto the banner. In the centre are two concentric embroidered yellow circles. Inside the inner circle is the colour patch of the 38th Battalion. Between the inner and outer circles “THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY” has been embroidered. The centre piece is surrounded by a wreath featuring the flowers and leaves of the Golden Wattle. An embroidered King's crown is above the wreath. Red and Gold fringes feature on three edges of the banner. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the right hand side. .2) Union flag in King's colours configuration. Red and gold fringes feature on three sides. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the left hand side. In the centre are two embroidered circles. The inner circle contains an embroidered '38'. Between the inner and outer circles the words 'THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY' are embroidered. An embroidered King's crown appears above the circles.battalion colours, 38th battalion, colour patches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38TH BN, H M Walker, C.1937
Black / white photo of battalion members in uniform. Band members with instruments at L & R ends of front row. Photo is mounted on fawn cardboard.Printed in black on white label at bottom: "LARA CAMP GEELONG 1937 Part of 38th Battalion" On white sticker centre bottom L & R sides of backing: "No 21" Stamp on back: "PASSCHENDAELE BARRACKS TRUST" Written in ink on back: "To Dear Wilma from Albert 27.2.1934 (Date ?)38th bn, passchendaele barracks trust,