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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Pre WW1
Photo Herbert Booker FIELD as a Senior Cadet prior to WWI, he had 4 years in Senior Cadets. Herbert enlisted in the AIF on 26.6.1917 age 18 years in the 25th Reinforcements 14th Bn No 7596, embarked for England 21.11.1917, disembark 5.1.1918, attends 4th Div Signal School, embarks for France 29.7.1918 to reinforce 13th Bn, RTA 1.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 14.1.1920. He enlists in the CMF on 3.5.1939 No V1629, appointed Lt 3.12.1937, transfers to the 2nd AIF 10.9.1942 as VX104280, joins the Interim Army 1.7.1947 till 7.6.1948, appointment terminated with the rank of Lt Col. Awarded the "Efficiency Decoration"Frame, brown stained timber with gold inner edge also decorated with copper wire. Timber mount with glass. Photo, black & white of a soldier in uniform, half portrait of H B FIELD. He is in his Cadets uniform. Handwritten in blue ink on brown paper on back of frame: “Mrs J E McCrystal” In Red ink: “Prior to enlisting WWI Senior Cadets 2nd Lt 67B. 1st AIF HB FIELD PTE 7596 13th Aust Inf Btn. 2nd AIF VX104280 HQ 8th Command Quartermaster General (not in notes) On white label: "H B FIELD As a Senior Cadet prior to WWI. No 7596 13th Batt AIF' No VX104280 2nd AIF. Donated by Mrs J E McCrystal"photography-photographs, frame accessories, cadets, 67th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Lawson Glassop, We Were the Rats, 1991
Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop.Book, soft cover, no illustrations, 275 pages. Top half of front cover is a black square, in it are a red & green band with a copper Rising Sun, print is white. Bottom half of cover is from a painting of AIF Soldiers in Tobruk. F Fullabooks, military history, army -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pouch, Ammunition
Example of Australian Army standard issue ammunition pouch carried by soldiers during the 1990s. This special pouch made from camouflage material. The pouch contains a set of folding dixies which are used for carrying and eating prepared food. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Anzac Day, Portland, n.d
... soldiers ...Black and white photo. Portland's War Memorial on Anzac Day. Looking towards bay, Soldier's Memorial on left, cannon on right, several people standing in between. Onlookers, including people in uniform, in Cliff St., backs to seaFront: 'PORTLAND' - handwritten in pencil Back: '196' in pencilcommemoration, anzac day, memorial, soldiers, veterans -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet (4 copies), Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 3B The 7.62 Self Loading Rifle and Bayonet and 7.62 Automatic Rifle, 1971
A soft covered booklet providing instructors with the necessary information to develop in soldiers the confidence to handle and maintain these weapons. One booklet has amdt No 1, two have amdts 1 and 2 and one has amdts 1,2 and 3DSN 7610-66-043-7060rifle 7.62 slr, automatic rifle 7.63 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper cutting, June 22 1918
This article reports on a "gymkhana held at Orbost in aid of the Red Cross and kindred institutions by which £2000 was realised from a population of 22000 adults and children. The expenses were practically nil." The Australasian was published every Saturday in a tabloid newspaper format. It contained extensive pictorial coverage of the week's events. The Australasian gave an insight into the life and times of Australians from week to week. News from Australia, New Zealand and abroad was presented. The Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) was formed just after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, originally as a branch of the the British Red Cross. This is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost. It reflects the involvement of Orbost, a small town, in the efforts of the Australian Red Cross Society to provide comforts to soldiers during World war 1.A single page cutting from the Australasian. It has black / white photographs of local red cross workers at an Orbost Gymkhana. There are photos of a jumble stall, flower sellers. a fruit cart and a display of soldiers' comforts. 738.2 is a photocopy of the original.In black - names - Evelyn Blacklock, Leila Perry, Grace & Nell Cameron, Jane Cameron, Florrie Cameron, Annie Stirling, Jean Stirling, Lily Perry, Marion Gilbert, Grace Cameronww1 australasian-newspaper red-cross-orbost -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, "A" Squad Cadets, St John's Wood Barracks, 1917
St John's Wood is a district of north-west London, in the City of Westminster, and at the north-west end of Regent's Park. The King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery formerly resided at St John's Wood Barracks. The regiment moved to Woolwich on 6 February 2012; the barracks is to be demolished and developed as housing. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_John's_Wood)A number of uniformed men pose for a photograph in front of a weatherboard building. The image is of the "A" Squad Cadets at St John's Wood Barracks, London.This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. Verso: "A" Squad Cadets. St John's Wood Barracks, London, 12th March 1917chatham family collection, chatham, world, war, world war one, world war 1, world war i, france, harry holmes, holmes, st john's wood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OFF TO WAR
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 22, 2003. Off to war: November, 1918, and Arthur Swales, driving, of Inglewood, and two soldier companions take to the road in the early days of automobiles. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MACQUARIE MINT BROCHURE
Advertising brochure from Macquarie Mint re 'The First World War Gold Collection' Brown and gold brochure, soldier on front blowing trumpet. Brochure details coins that have been struck to celebrate events during WW1.event, war, macquarie mint coin brochure, world war 1, macquarie mint -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Hoi Chanh Vien Tran Van Minh, 5/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
Cream leaflet with black print. Photograph of Tran Van Minh. Chieu Hoi symbol. On reverse - hand written letter to soldiers remaining in C7 POW camp . Title, photograph, name and symbol framed by dual black lines.106/71 Hoi Chieu Vien Chiey-Hoi symbol Tran Van Minh Reverse - Letter in Vietnamese signed and datedtran van minh, propaganda -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Oblesik
Off white, painted chipboard with brass figurine of a soldier holding a rifle on the top of the obelisk. On each side, near the top, are perspex flags from the following countries: USA, Australia, NZ, Korea, South Vietnam, Phillippines & Thailand.obelisk, flag -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Three From Leongatha
Coloured photograph of three soldiers standing outside a tent. All three hail from Leongatha, Pte Col James & Pte Paul Simpson (D Coy 8 RAR) Sig Doug McLennon (110 Sig SQN)Front of Tent "Support Section"photograph, d coy 8 rar, 110 sig sqn -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Centurion Tank Crew _ Vietnam 1968
In a gold frame with black matting is a black and white photograph of four soldiers John Dyson, Mick Butler, Bob Gould and Alan Jervis on a centurion tank of 2 Troop C Squandron, 1st Armoured Regiment in Vietnam 1968photograph, centurion tank, 2 troop c squadron, 1st armoured regiment, john dyson, mick butler, bob gould, alan jervis -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Mail Drop On the Gunline, Courtesy Of The US Navy
In a black frame a coloured photograph of an US Helicopter dropping mail to a ship at sea. There are many soldiers waiting for their mail. Bottom left hand side reads Voyages to Vietnam Collection, bottom right hand Copyright Brian WilliamsVoyages to Vietnam Collection. Copyright Brian Williamsphotograph, us navy, cerberus collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Seacat Missile Launcher and Associated Radar Systems
In a black frame a coloured photograph of a Seacat missile launcher and radar systems being check by soldiers. bottom left hand side reads Voyages To Vietnam Collection, bottom right hand side reads Copyright Brenton TancockVoyages To Vietnam Collection. Copyright Brenton Tancockphotograph, cerberus collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Replenishment At Sea, HMAS Hobart
A coloured photograph in a black frame of soldiers standing and working around s supply of armenants. Bottom left hand side of photograph reads Voyages to Vietnam Collection. Bottom right hand side reads Copyright Allan Etherington.photograph, hmas hobart, voyages to vietnam collection, cerberus collection -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Pay Books, Personal records
7 books detailing records. 2 pay books WW2, 1 record of service book, 1 member's personal equipment book, 1 demob book, 1 army driver's licence, 1 soldier info bookVX50214. S/Sgt J.W.Taylor -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Print - Picture, Open Warfare Beyond Peronne September 1918
A framed print of a hand coloured photo detailing open warfare in Peronne during WW1. Image shows frontline soldiers witnessing an explosion in the distance. Mat board is inscribed with the words "OPEN WARFARE BEYOND PERONNE. SEPT 1918""Cotarts Studios Melbourne" inscribed on the right corner of the print. open warfare beyond peronne, 1918, september 1918, ww1, explosion, peronne -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Photograph - Photo, Moving Up The Lines
A Black & White photo mounted on dark card in a light wood frame. Image shows WW1 soldiers walking along a muddy track wearing full kit. Packhorses can be seen in the background, and landscape is littered with debris of war. 2nd Div. HQ Troop Moving Up The Line Somewhere in Belguim inscribed in white ink on mat boardbelgium, cart, second division headquarter troops, horses, ww1, australian soldiers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of soldier in service dress uniform, boots, web anklets, belt and shoulder straps, slouch hat, .303 rifle.One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Anzac Day duties. Sgt. Bill Purcell. "military, vmr, cmf, uniform, anzac day -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black anf white photograph of soldier sitting on a General Grant tank, wearing khaki drill uniform, boots, web anklets and beret.One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Alan Cunningham. " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of soldier holding towel and standing beside White Scout Car, Beret is tucked under epaulet of shirt. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Tpr. V. Martin" -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Service Records, "Service Records, First World War Honour Roll"
Research material collected to supplement information on Honour Roll.Three folders containing service records of soldiers who are listed on the Belgrave South State School Honour Roll: Leonard Best, Robert Moors, Charles Blackley, George Blackley, Wilfred Blackley, James Moors & Jack Peel -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Photograph
June 1917. HM The King at the 5th Division Sports Day, Hennecourt, Somme , France. Infantry soldiers negotiating a palisade in full marching order. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs.hennecourt, somme, 5th division, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DAWN SMITH COLLECTION: PHOTOS OF BENDIGO, c1929
Dawn Smith Collection. Black & White Photograph Queen's Gardens, Bendigo Souvenir Set c1929 The Rose Series Photo 10427. Statue of Queen Victoria, Soldier's Memorial Institute & Post Office Clock Tower. Still Image.bendigo, tourism, queen's gardens -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH at Broadmeadows 1914, 1914
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse.Part of a rare collection of photographs of 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF during WWI (1914-18).Black and White photograph of group of soldiers of the 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF erecting Bell tents at Broadmeadows Army Camp. Row of pine trees in background: Large light pole in foreground. Photo is glued to plastic card.[Br]oadmeadows. The 8th LH moving to the old lines of the 4th8th light horse regiment aif, broadmeadows, 8th, light horse, wwi, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.olour photograph of two soldiers of ' A ' Squadron Victorian Mounted Rifles on parade at Buna Barracks Albury. Squadron Sergeant Major Paech has just handed over the parade to Squadron Second second - in - Command Captain P. Martin. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of soldiers of 2/6th Battalion on exercise in 1943
A photograph 2/6th Battalion soldiers on exercise. The explanation text stating "A Bren carrier from the 2/6th Battalion comes ashore during beach landing exercises at point Walter, Western Australia, 6th February 1943." -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - BOOK OF POEMS
Collection of poems written by Aussie soldiers during WW2. These were collated by Noel Fulton. Original owner Isabel MacCathie (Fulton)VANA School exercise book of poems. Front cover black with some white patches. Writing predominately black. Red binding. Back cover covered with arithmetical tables and multiplication tables in black on white backing. Inside all pages are blue lined. poems are handwritten, each with a title and some with the author. Book is approx. 140 pages and 71 pages of poems. Some poems have small photos stuck within them.Cover Inscription; Name - “Noel Fulton” Location - “Koondrook” Title - “War Poems”poems, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDAL, REPLICA
This is a replica of the Distinguished Conduct Medal which is awarded to soldiers for actions of bravery in the field of battle. Original will have persons name engraved.Medal is a silver medallion and a solid silver chain on top connecting to a cloth ribbon and a pin at back. Ribbon is red, black and red vertical bands.On back engraved ""For distinguished Conduct in the Field". on front engraved "George VS V Britt. OMN: REX ET IND: IMP". Image of George V.passchendaele barracks trust, dcm replica