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Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque, Post 1918 (estimated)
Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave. The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives. Refer 1903.2, 1905P.Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY. Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised."CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY 39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 12th 1917"civic mementoes - plaques, metalcraft - bronze, handcrafts - woodwork, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH BOER WAR, Post 1902 (estimated)
Captain Henry Southby, later 39th Batt AIF, KIA 12.10.1917. Refer Cat No 1906 for service details also 1903.2.Photo, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier Henry Southby with Boer War medals.photography-photographs, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH WW1, 1916-17
Robert Thomas Heard No 5105. He is on the right sitting. He was KIA 21.3.18. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. On the rear, “My dear sister, just a card of us six Bendigo boys on leave in France. I want you to put these faces in the Bendigonian. I will name all the ...... from left to right. You will find all the names in a letter sent with this photo. I am sending this from the trenches. We relieved second Division but did not see Wally. His battalion had gone out. He is well. ....... but not goodbye, love to all, yours truly bro RTH, C Coy 57th Batt”Post card photo, sepia tone showing 6 soldiers in uniform, 3 standing, 3 sitting. Rear has writing in black pencil.photography-photographs, military history-army, postcards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915 - 18
The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA, (sitting on the right). Refer 1893.2P for his service history and collection. Serg Wheaton is Sidney Norman Wheaton. He enlisted in the AIF No 4631 on 11.8.1915 in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to the 58th Batt 26.3.1916 then to the 57th Batt 3.4.1916. Embarks for France 17.6.1916, promoted to CPL 7.2.1917, SGT 25.5.1917, WIA 2.3.1918 GSW to head severe, returns to Australia re his wounds 7.6.1918 and discharged from the Army on 8.10.1918. Harrington is Thomas Clarence Harrington. He enlisted in the AIF No 1553 on 13.9.1914 in the 3rd reinforcements 8th Batt age 27 years 10 months. Embark for Egypt 25.2.1915, transfers to 57th Batt 3.4.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, hospital with concussion 27.1 1917, rejoin unit 6.2.1917, hospital with PUO 28.2.1917, WIA 5.9.1918 GSW right knee, rejoin unit 23.11.1918, discharged from the AIF 2.4.1919.Postcard photo of three soldiers, sepia colour, two sitting, one standing. Writing on back in blue ink.On rear “ Serg Wheaton, Private Harrington, Private R.T.Heard”documents postcards, military history army, photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1941
Francis Alan BURCHNALL VX58285, 2/10 Ord W/shops enlisted 24.6.41, promoted to Cpl, possibly embarked with his father on 10.1.42. Taken P.O.W he lost his life on the Sandakan Death march in Borneo 4.6.45. His father also lost his life in Borneo. Refer Cat No 1117P for his WW1 and WW2 service details.Photo, Sepia tone, protrait of a soldier in uniform no hat, photo is on a light brown paper material over a metal frame all has a plastic coating over. Photo is re CPL F.A Burchnall. photography- photgraph, military history, sandakan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, FRAMED
Francis Robert Burchnall No 1666 enlisted in the AIF in 2nd reinforcements 58th Batt on 23.8.15 age 24 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.4.16, embark for France 17.6.16, transfer to 2nd Anzac Postal Corps France. He then is posted through several Field P.O’s, discharged from the AIF 29.9.19. He re enlists as V91735 in the CMF on 29.11.40 giving his age at 47 years 1 month. He then enlists in the 2nd AIF as VX64477 on 8.10.41 giving his age at 39 years 11 months. Posted to A.A.O.C 3.12.1941, promoted A/Cpl 12.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark 10.1.42 disembarking Singapore 26.1.42, reported missing 16.2.42. Later reported POW on Borneo 13.4.1943, then DOD Dysentry 19.5.1943. Refer also Cat No 1116P re his son also POW on Borneo. A.A.O.C (Aust Army Ordnance Corp) DOD ( Died of Disease) Two photo's, 1 Sepia, 1 B & W. Set in a frame with typed details on the soldier. 1 photo is take of F.R Burchnall in WWI and the other in WW II. Frame is black plastic with a gold edgephotography - photographs, military history, pow, borneo, sandakan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1941
Raymond James Russel WHYTE Initially enlisted on 16.8.40 as V28354 serving in 2 Cav Div ASC. He was discharged on 6.10.41 his enlistment date into the AIF on his records is stated as 1.10.1941 age 24 years 4 months. Taken strength at RRD Royal Park on 7.10.1941, posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops 2.1.1942, embarked for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving 26.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942, listed POW dated 29.10.1942, deceased while POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. Raymond died in Borneo on the Sandakan Death March.Photo, B & W Portrait of R.J.R. Whyte in uniform, no hat on. Photo is in a black plastic frame.photography - photgraphs, military history, sandakan, borneo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1941
William Patrick SHEPHERD No VX66586 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.11.1941 age 25 years 10 months at RRD Royal Park. Transfers to A.A.S.C on 3.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving Singapore 26.1.1942, listed Missing 16.2.1942, listed as POW 13.4.1943, dated 28.9.1945 listed as deceased whilst POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. A letter to Mrs Sheperd dated 18.1.1946 states died of Malaria. This was from Japanese records mostly. William died on the Sandakan Death March Borneo.Photo B & W portrait of W.P Sheperd in uniform no hat. Photo taken with his Regt No. Display at bottomphotography - photographs, military history, sandakan, borneo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - ENVELOPE- PHOTOS WW2, 1942 - 1945
Most of the photos were pasted on something originally so that now most of the writing is unreadable. Two large photos have stamped in red & blue on rear "Gepruft Stalag XVIII A". These were censored POW post cards. .1)The man standing centre is Walter FORBES VX953, on his right is Doug Gregor VX981. Both were POW's. Refer 1101, 1102, 1106..1) Envelope, fawn colour with B & W copy of original photo showing 3 soldiers set in photo corners on one end. The other end has typed details re the contents. .2)-.47) Forty-six photos inside the envelope, B & W, Sepia, all sizes up to Post card size covering the following subjects. War damage, scenes from N/Africa, prison camp, funerals in Germany, Group photos in Prison camp, working parties & concert parties in P.O.W camps.photography - photographs, documents - envelopes, military history, pow, forbes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK SOLDIERS PAY, 6.11.39
Walter William Forbes VX953 AASC 6th Div AIF. POW. Refer 1101, 1102, 1106, 1103.44P.Soldiers Pay book No. 29435 re W. FORBES. Light canvas Covers, Brown colour, 9 pages. " VX953, FORBES, Walter William, 6th DIV A.I.F "pay books, military -
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Mixed media - NEWSPAPER CLIPS - CARDS, 1942 - 1945
Walter Forbes VX953 AASC 6th Div AIF. Refer 1101, 1103.44, 1106. Brown cardboard piece with the following pasted on. Colour postcard cartoon featuring a soldier on a camel . B&W Cartoon of a soldier on a motorbike. Newspaper clip re A.I.F Liberated P.O.W's from Germany, includes W.FORBES. Small B&W inset paper photo of W.FORBES. Newspaper clip re "Roy Rene" (Mo) who is impersonated by W.Forbes in the P.O.W Camp in Germany.documents - newspapers, military history - army, forbes, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 27.7.1945
Walter William Forbes enlisted on 6.11.39 serving 40 days in Australia and 1863 days overseas. He was taken P.O.W in North Africa and imprisoned in Germany. Discharged from the A.I.F 27.7.45. Refer 1102, 1103.44, 1106."Certificate of Discharge" from the 2nd A.I.F re W. Forbes. On yellow parchment paper, double sided giving details of his Name, Rank, Regt No, period of Service, dates and physical appearance."Certificate No 173552" "VX 953 Dvr Walter Forbes 6 Aust Division ASC"documents - certificates, military history, army/records, forbes, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 enlisted on 24.4.41 in the 2nd AIF aged 37 years. Posted to Pioneer Wing 23.6.1941, graded Cook Group 2 in 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. Embark for the Middle East 2.11.1941 disembarking 4.11.1941, relinquishes Group 2 Cook position, embark for Batavia 18.2.1942, reported Missing in Action Java then Missing POW 7.3.1942, recovered POW Siam 20.8.1945, embark from Singapore 29.9.45 disembarking Australia 17.10.1945, discharged from the Army 1.3.1946. With the entry of Japan into the war the 2/2nd Battalion embarked from the Middle East for Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945. 4. Australian Service Medal. "VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 1.3.1946
M.C.WILLOUGHBY VX54056, 2nd AIF, POW. Refer Cat No 1115 for his service details.Certificate of discharge for Merton Charles Willoughby. Certificate No 495683. Cream coloured paper with black text. Has details of name, rank, Regt No, days of service, enlistment & discharge dates, physical appearance.documents - certificates, military history - army, pow, willoughby -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AEOROPLANE LAMP, c.WWII
Navigators Light from a Wellington Bomber. Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service history. Adjustable lamp, metal square rod stand with black paint, metal bracket (rusted), white electrical cord, small clear globe (missing remainder of stand), bakelite electrical socket, metal light shade, grey paint.lighting-electric, military history - air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MENU, WELCOME HOME, Boltons Print, 1) c.1945
Item is a Welcome Home menu put on by the Bendigo City Council. William Charles GILBERT No VX 5263 was one of the first to enlist in Bendigo on 24.10.1939 age 20 years in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army on 8.9.1945 he held the rank of Staff Sgt in Advanced Land HQ. .1) Laminated yellow cardboard with blue, gold printing, crest on front cover, hand written name inside front cover - PRIVATE W GILBERT. .2) Photocopy of portrait photograph, black & white printing.Handwritten in black ink: “PRIVATE W GILBERT”documents - menus, military history -
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Equipment - FLYING GOGGLES, Possible WW1 onwards
Flying goggles WW2, Grey metal frame on leather lining. Elastic strap with metal clips attached.uniforms raaf, military equipment, metalcraft -
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Souvenir - TRENCH ART, 1939-1945 (estimated)
Belonged to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for service history. Made from sections of 5 colours of tooth brush handles to represent a "Pacific Star" Service Ribbon. Two rings on back of Pacific Star Ribbon.model making, military history - souvenirs, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH LABUAN, 1945
Keith David Livingston No VX136969 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 21.6.43 age 20 years. At discharge from the Army he was a Pte in 173 Aust Field Ordnance Depot. He enlisted in Mataranka Northern Territory. He often told the story that he was in Darwin at the bombing and they moved them down to Katherine and then it was bombed so he was either in the CMF or working up there at the time and then enlisted in the AIF. B & W photo re group of soldiers - "FIRST MEAL ON THE BEACH" after landing Labuan 1945. Keith Livingston 2nd from the left "FIRST MEAL ON THE BEACH"photographs, photography, military history., labuan -
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Photograph, 1945
In the collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Black and white photograph showing tent lines, Labuan 1945.photography-photographs, military history -
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Photograph, Est 1945
In Collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Sepia tone photo showing 4 Japanese soldiers loading sand into a truck, 1 Australian soldier supervising.photography-photographs, military history -
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Photograph - CONCERT PHOTOGRAPH, 1945
The Gracie Fields concert was held in 1945 in Borneo. In the collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for service history. Black and white photo of the stage erected for the Gracie Field Concert. On the rear of the photo are 13 hand written lines describing the scene.photography-photographs, military history-army, gracie field -
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Photograph, 1945
In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Photo shows A.I.F soldiers erecting 2 man tents on Labuan after the landing.photography-photographs, military history -
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Uniform - GAITERS, C. 1939 - 45
Uniform Gaiters belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service details.Cloth Gaiters Khaki .1) Has dark brown Buttons .2) Has light brown Buttons.1) Hand written inside gaiter "Iser" stamped "?" and "RAM"gaiters uniform, military -
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Weapon - PROJECTILE, AP, 1950-1975
Solid steel anti tank projectile with copper firing band from Centurion tank. Base has a large external threaded section. Centre has a burnt out and corroded hole. Practice round, has been fired.arms-ammunition-projectiles, military history-army -
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Weapon - SHELL, CANNON, 1960 onwards
Exploded practice round for 105mm gun. Steel with copper driving band. Driving band has rifling grooves and parts of the casing have peeled back. Base has a non ferrous disc with a threaded stub 21mm in diameter, neither of which are damaged.Base has stamped ""5X 1038 MO" Side has white letters on blue paint "105mm (illegible/destroyed) PR"arms-ammunition, military history -
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Weapon - FLARE, MORTAR, 1960 onwards
Mortar flare, tail fins, casing and timing fuse. Item is in two parts. Tail fin has separated from casing and been partially reinserted at an unusual angle.Fuse marked "LOT 10P-2-103-9-68-Can be set up to 25 seconds" Fin assembly marked "PEO-2-46-68"military-equipment-flares, metalcraft, mortars -
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Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BOXED, C.1965
John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 enlisted in the AIF on 14.8.14 in 2nd reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.15, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, hospitalised in Malta then England, returned to Australia 8.10.15, discharged from the AIF 26.6.16. Refer 368P, 369..1) 50th Anniversary Medallion Bronze circular in shape One side has a crown a top of Simpson and His Donkey with leaf arrangement, under them a scroll with lettering “1915 ANZAC” Other side a crown over a map of AUST/NZ with a southern cross with a scroll with space for an Individual name' .2) Black case with purple felt lining for 396.1.J.L.S HAMMILLnumismatics-badges-military, commemorative, anzac 50 years -
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Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Post WW1
Samuel Marshall No 11/1925, 2nd Battalion Otago Regt New Zealand Expeditionary Force, KIA 15.9.1916. Buried Bulls Road Cemetery Flyers.111.F.20. Son of Mr & Mrs A.G.Marshall of 168 Bridge Street Bendigo Vic.Commemorative Bronze plaque for Samuel Marshall (Killed In Action) WW1 Centre of Plaque is Brittania with Lion & Seals Rectangular section for Individuals Name.He died for Freedom and Honour " Samuel Marshall"commemorative military, plaques -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH BRITISH SOLDIER, 1914-17
William Edwin Cook, refer 875, 399.2, 401, 419, 655.3.Photo Sepia Color Soldier (British) in uniform, Officer. Photo is on cardboard with gold edging writing on the back in black penWilliam Edwin Cook 21/2/1894 - 24/4/1918photography military, british officer ww1