Soft cover, 144 pages containing text and black and white photos

non-fictionThe 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin about Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. This is a recount of the citation of his war service in 1918 when he won the Victoria Cross. 'For the most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack on Herleville Wood, near Chuignes, Peronne on the 23rd August 1918. The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the war service of Legatee Donovan Joynt that led to him being awarded the Victoria Cross. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of 2 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the VC citation of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 15.5.1986. Page No 25 and No 26donovan joynt, vc, citation

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black informaion on the front cover. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-107-6805. Under the Australian Army insignia are the details fo the booklet. There are two punch holes down the left haqnd side of the manual.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, marksmanship

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front cover. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-101-0497. Under the Australian Army insignia is the description of the manual. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the manual.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, m 60 machine gun 7.62

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front cover. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-104-8351. Under the Australian Army insignia are the details of the manual. There are two punch holes down the left hand side and the manual is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, m 60 machine gun 7.62

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front cover. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-107-1254. Under the Australian Army insignia are the details of the manual. There are two punch holes down the left hand side and the manual is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, self-loading rifle 7.62mm l1a1, austomatic rifle 7.62mm l2a1

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front cover. Top right hand corner reads 7610-66-107-1254. Under the Australian Army insignia are the details of the manual. There is a metal slide down the left hand side and the manual is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, self-loading rifle 7.62mm l1a1, austomatic rifle 7.62mm l2a1

Belonged to National Serviceman N J T Fothergill, Service no: 6708473, served in 3 RAR, 1967-8.A blue plastic cover, pages bound into cover with metal screws. Information of the front of the booklet is in white. Top right hand corner reads DSN 7610-66-034-9288. The Australian Army Insigni is in the middle of the cover with Australian Army written under this. The cover opens upwards.6708473. N. Fothergill Lt.fothergill, infantry manual, 3 rar

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When Dennis Scheer arrived in Vietnam, he was assigned to an infantry unit near Chu Lai. Lt Scheer was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor and a Silver Star, the third highest military decoration for valor, for his service in the infantry. He was awarded another Bronze Star for Valor while serving in the cavalry.united states. army. infantry brigade, 198th. battalion, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, american., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns, lt. dennis scheer, bronze star for valor, silver star

A greyish coloured cardbord cover with black information on the font. Near the top right reads 7610-66-019-1535. Under the Australian Coat of Arms is the description of the booklet. There are two metal staples down the left hand side. The booklet is covered in a plastic cover and stored in a plastic bag.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, the platoon

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Near the top right hand corner reads 7610-66-108-8328. Under the Australian Army Insignia are the details of the manual. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the manual. The manual is covered with a plastic cover. The pages of the manual have come away from the inside of the cover but are still in a good condition.australia - armed forces - service manuals, land warfare, infantry training, self-loading pistol 9mm l9a1

A blue coloured carboard cover with black information. At the top of the booklet there is the name Sgt Hodden written in black texta. Under this reads 7610-66-015-7401. There is a blue binding down the left hand side and you can see the marks of three metal staples that are rusty. Throughout the booklet there are several tags with information on each of them marking an spot in the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training

Photograph of the 2/24th Battalion A Company featuring 24 soldiers numbered and most identified by name.Black and gold plastic frame housing enlarged copy of black and white photograph of soldiers in four rows each numbered with list of names below.At top handwritten - A Coy 2/24 Battww2, 2/24 battalion a coy

Straight Blade, fuller edge side , 3/4 hand guard "GVR" cypher, ray skin grip - wire bound, sword knot, no scabbard " side outer hand guard "3MD " 300 10/13 Ornate makings decorate the blade including Royal Standards and the makers details"3MD " 300 10/13 By appointment Henry Wilkinson PALL MALL London by Warrent5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr bhq, sword

A mottled blue coloured cover with black information on the front. Top right hand side reads DSM 7610-66-032-5156. Under the Australian Military Forces insignia are the etails of the booklet. Bottom left hand side there is a white label with 356.110 G94614 AUS on it. There are two punch holes down the left hand side and the booklet is coved with a plastic civer.australina military forces, infantry battalions, standing operation procedures

Original owner of book, Mr FREDERICK CARLETON. Please see Catalogue Number 142.7 for service history.Hard Cover book. Hardcover, cardboard with red coloured buckram, white print on front and spine. End papers - illustrated black and white photographs, front silhouette of barbed wire and soldiers. Back - soldiers on parade.Opposite Title page - newspaper cuttings from Bendigo Advertiser, Monday June 6, 1994 and Saturday July 2, 1994. Death notices or CARLETON Frederick Lloyd".book, battalions, ww2

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Near the top right hand corner reads 7610-66-026-1765. Under the Australian Coat of Arms is the description of the booklet. There are two white stickers on the front of the booklet.australian military forces, booklet, infantry training, the platoon

Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black colour print front and back. Illustrated front to back, black and white photographs of weapons, yellow colour background. 77 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and diagrams. Front end paper - handwritten details.Handwritten details - grey lead pencil " $5.25".publications, books, infantry weapons, ww2, reference

2.v. Ill, index, maps, p.274non-fictionTwo volume set. Volume 1 is descriptive of the ANZAC Battilion in 1967-1968 and the second of maps.vietnam - pictorial works, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - australian participation

A grey/blue cardboard cover with black information on the cover. Top right hand corner reads Sgt Hodden and under this 7610-66-019-1535. Uner the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet, There are two rusty metal staples down the left hand side. There is also written in red texta the number 2 near the top of the booklet.booklet, australian army, infantry training, the platoon

A grey/blue cardboard cover with black information on the cover. Top right hand corner reads Sgt Hodden and under this 7610-66-018-1086. Uner the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet, There are two rusty metal staples down the left hand side.booklet, australian army, infantry training, the platoon

A blue colourer carboard cover with black information on the front. Under the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet. Top right hand corner written in black texta is Cpl Dowel, Korumburra.The booklet is held together with two metal screws from the inside of the cover and is cover with a plastic cover.australian military forces, infantry training, the platoon

A blue colourer carboard cover with black information on the front. Under the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet. The booklet is held together with two metal screws from the inside of the cover and is cover with a plastic cover.australian military forces, infantry training, the platoon

A blue colourer carboard cover with black information on the front. Under the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet. The booklet is held together with two metal screws from the inside of the cover. .australian military forces, infantry training, the platoon