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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, 1939-45 Star
... World War 2 issue... Miniature medal with ribbon World War 2 issue Medal 1939-45 Star ...World War 2 issueMiniature medal with ribbonmedal, 1939-45 star -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - Aircraft Classification: Explaining the Basis of Aircraft Recognition, R.P. Publications No.24/14: Aircraft Classification
... world war two...world war two aircraft. .... Publications No.24/14: Aircraft Classification world war two aircraft ...world war two aircraft. aircraft recognition, world war two -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, R. K. Churches
... World War 2. Churches is in his Australian Army uniform... Army 2/9th Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches ...Photograph of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches is in his Australian Army uniform and is pictured standing beside a house typical of the era. (refer item number 00320)digital file only -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Medals, J. H. Pattinson Stoker Service Medals, 20th Century
... These medals were awarded for service in World War 1... These medals were awarded for service in World War 1 and World War 2 ...These medals were awarded for service in World War 1 and World War 2.These medals are historically significant as a tangible connection to J. H. Pattinson's service during World War 1 and World War 2.Four medals including a WWI Victory Medal, a WWI British War Medal, a 1914-1915 Star Medal and a War Medal 1939-1945 belonging to J. H. Pattinson, Stoker.O.N, 1108/ War for Civilisation 1914-1919j. h. pattinson, victory medal wwi, bristish war medal wwi, 1914-1915 star, 1939-1945 war medal, geelong naval and maritime museum -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, LJ Gervasoni, Murtoa War Memorial Gates and Arch, 2011, August 2011
... World War...Digital photograph showing the World War I and World War II... the arch. war memorial murtoa arch WWI WWII World War LJ Gervasoni ...Digital photograph showing the World War I and World War II war memorial gates and arch at Murtoa located beside the lake and the football ground. A figure of a solider stands atop the arch.war memorial, murtoa, arch, wwi, wwii, world war -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Johnston, Lottie, Honour Roll - Men and Women who have represented Australia in battle and home front - From Orbost and the surrounding districts, 1998
... World War 1939 - 1945... and district who served in S.African War, 1st. World War, 2nd.World War... Entrance gippsland World War 1939 - 1945 Memorials People World War ...Alphabetical list of service personnel from Orbost and district who served in S.African War, 1st. World War, 2nd.World War, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Gives service number, name, rank, unit.With compliments from Jim I. Hendersonworld war 1939 - 1945, memorials, people, world war 1914-1918 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Sun, 15/08/1945
... world war two...World War 2 Japan surrenders... Peace Japan surrenders World War 2 Japan surrenders japan ...World War 2 Japan surrenders12 pages, pages yellowing, folded in twoPeace Japan surrenders japan, allies, attlee, britain, peace, world war two, general thomas blamey, admiral chester nimitz, atomic bomb, surrender, bombing of darwin, darwin bombing, world war 2, end of the war -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, Small Arms Training Vol 1 Pam 3 Grenades, 1943
... World War 2 training booklet... soldiers in the use of grenades Not for publication World War 2 ...World War 2 training bookletA soft covered booklet for training soldiers in the use of grenadesNot for publicationgrenades, training -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Manual, General Motors at Canada Ltd, Driving Instructions and Workshop Manual Car Armoured Canadian GM Mark I Fox I, 1942
... World War 2 armoured vehicle... A semi-hard covered manual. (Photocopy also held) World War 2 ...World War 2 armoured vehicleA semi-hard covered manual. (Photocopy also held)armoured car canadian -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Infantryman's Rifle, Untitled, early 20th century
... World War Two, Australian Army... 3 Rifle. Weapon rendered inoperative. World War Two ...World War Two, Australian ArmyLithgow Mark 3 Rifle. Weapon rendered inoperative. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Vase
... Second World War...A souvenir from World War 2.... Australian Commonwealth Military Forces A souvenir from World War 2 ...A souvenir from World War 2An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmitcham rsl, second world war -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2, 1999
... OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2...OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 14 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2...HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2...HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2 HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD ...HALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2Front cover showing close up painting of Halifax high above clouds in evening / twilight skynon-fictionHALIFAX SQUADRONS OF WORLD WAR 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... world war 2... who served in the Middle East during World War 2. ... World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph ...Small black and white photograph of a group of seven Australian Army soldiers. The soldiers in the photograph include Noel Blundell who is apparently "taking bets", the other soldiers are unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph are the hand written words; "Noel Blundell taking bets in the desert in Syria 1940's"2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier, syria -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Mess, Cheese Dish
... during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found... made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period ...Crockery cheese dish complete with cover. The cover is marked with the Royal Australian Air Force insignia. The dish is an example of North Satffordshire Pottery made in Cobridge, England during the World War 2 period. Further details can be found at the following url: -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Framed
... World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander... of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S ...Framed original copy of the "ORDER OF THE DAY" issued by Lieutenant General S. G. Savige, on the 8th September, 1945, on the occasion of the capitulation of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander 2 Australian Corps (A. I. F.) , Bouganville. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Leather Money
... world war 2...Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service... July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park. world war 2 ww2 ...Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin (Laurie) VX 139086 was an Australian Army cook who served from May 1943 to June 1945 within Australia (including Darwin). he was born 24/7/1914 at Jumburra, Victoria and enlisted on 27/5/1943 at Clifton Hill, Victoria. His "Next of Kin" was Eunice Rankin. He was discharged on 4 June, 1945 and he was then posted to 2 Australian Field Artillery Regiment. He died on 27 July 1983 and buried at Fawkner Memorial Park.Leather money belt worn during World War 2 military service by Frederick Henry Laurence Rankin, service number VX139086. This belt has three zippered pockets for carrying money or other valuables. One pocket contains a ration coupon for one packet of smokes (cigarettes). world war 2, ww2, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REST TIME
... taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest... from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, January 6, 2003. Rest time: more from the Darwin series of photos taken during World War 2 in 1942. in this shot soldiers rest against a truck on the side of a highway list outside Darwin. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Herald 15/8/1945 - Newspaper, Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender - The Herald Newspaper 15/8/1945
... World War 2 Ends with Jap Surrender... Jap Surrender World War 2 Ends with Jap Surrender World War 2 ...World War 2 Ends with Jap SurrenderWorld War 2 Ends with Jap SurrenderThe Herald 15/8/1945 - Newspaper, Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender - 15/8/1945Articles covering Jap Surrender15/8/1945 the herald covers jap surrender -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Italian Carcano Model 3 Carbine, R Terni Bnp, Early 20th century
... World War Two. Used by the Italian Army... Infantryman's rifle. Weapon rendered inoperative. World War Two. Used ...World War Two. Used by the Italian ArmyInfantryman's rifle. Weapon rendered inoperative. -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Infantryman's rifle, early 20th century
... Used World War Two by German Army... 1932 Model 98. Weapon rendered inoperative. Used World War Two ...Used World War Two by German ArmyGerman Mauser 1932 Model 98. Weapon rendered inoperative. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - WELCOME HOME BANNER
... or Second World War....”. It is not ascertained if this relates to the First or Second World War. Banners ...It is not ascertained if this relates to the First or Second World War.Banner, rectangular shape, white background, decorative green edging, top L H corner is an Australian Red Ensign, top R H corner is the Union Jack, central is main lettering.In red and blue printed, “WELCOME HOME”.banners, welcome home -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Salvo Publishing, Cuppa Tea, Digger? Salvos serving in World War Two, 2020
... Cuppa Tea, Digger? Salvos serving in World War Two...Salvation Army - World War Two...History of the Salvation Army in World War Two... War Two Salvation Army - History Salvation Army - World War ...A hIndex, ill p.228.non-fictionA hsalvation army - history, salvation army - world war two -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army jacket, c1939
... World War 2 Worn by Noel West.... jacket is lined with cotton. K 21 World War 2 Worn by Noel West ...World War 2 Worn by Noel WestWorld War 2 Australian War Graves UnitKhaki army woollen jacket with belt which has a metal buckle, rising sun badge on each lapel. Shoulder straps with three oxidised pips plus one button and Australia badge. Box pleated patch pocket with three pointed flap on each upper chest. Large expanding patch pockets with with straight flap below waist on each side. Four oxidised brass AMF buttons down front. British Forces Commonwealth badge on right hand sleeve. Back of jacket has vent from waist to lower edge. jacket is lined with cotton.K 21costume, male uniform, military -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Rotol Propellor Data No.1 1945
... Published 1945 during the Second World War ...Published 1945 during the Second World War Rotol Propellor ...Published 1945 during the Second World War rotol, propellor, rotol propellor manual -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - COMMONWEALTH CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, C. 1995
... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War.... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful ...Roy Henry CLEE No VX28338 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20.6.1940 age 24 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.9.1945 he was a Pte in No 37 Employment Coy.Brown plastic frame with gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to R H CLEE. Signed by Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs & Federal Member. Stamp on back: Galleria Framing & Prints.”documents - certificates, military history, government - federal govt, 50th anniversary, clee -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Holy Bible
... was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner... buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 ...Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass, Plane Table
... Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured... units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2 ...A plane table compass as used by surveyors and artillery crew complete with a protective wooden transit case. This compass is the type used by artillery units of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2. This compass was manufactured by J. W. Handley P/L of Melbourne in 1943. Refer 00330.1 and 00330.2 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - City of Port Melbourne, recognition of voluntary enlistment in the Australian Imperial Forces, City of Port Melbourne, 1940s
... war - world war ii... with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2...war - world war ii armed services - army local government ...Certificate of recognition of voluntary enlistment with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2), presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne. Certificate has not been filled out. Brightly coloured with photograph of Port Melbourne Town Hall at base, red seal above.war - world war ii, armed services - army, local government - city of port melbourne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: DIGGER'S LIFE IN PICTURE NEWSPAPER CUTTING, 29th April, 2014
... World war 2..., showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One... MILITARY World war 2 herb dixon Bendigo Advertiser Page from ...Page from Bendigo Advertiser Tuesday April 29, 2014, showing images of diggers in the field during World War 2. One page titled 'Herb Dixon: a digger's life in pictures' Herb Dixon, Andy Gibson, Vic Ward, Johnny Babington are names listed on bottom photos.Bendigo Advertisermilitary, world war 2, herb dixon -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Hat, 1943
... second world war...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. ... the Second World War. second world war world war ii world war 2 world ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. The hat also has a grosgrain sweatband with a maker's label sewn in on the interior. This is marked in ink with manufacturers' label. Elastic chip strap on interior has deteriorated and broken in half.Label on interior reads "MADE IN AUSTRALIA/UIM/N451-1943/SIZE 6 5/8 - 21 1/4 in." second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women