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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Alfred Gray No 3766 enlisted in 12th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 44 years 4 months, embarked for Eygpt on 23.11.15, embarked for France 29.3.16. He Died of Disease (DOD) on 16.8.16, Dilation of the Heart and Anaesthenia. Refer 1658 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re Alfred Gray. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal."3766 Pte A.Gray 6 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CERTIFICATE, MEMORIAL SCROLL, LETTER, 1) 9.4.1917. .2 & .3) post WW1
.2 & .3) these are issued to next of kin of soldiers who never returned from the Great War. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.2, 1792P. Walter was from Bendigo Victoria and enlisted in NZ..1) Certificate re the award of "Mention in Despatches" to Lce-Cpl W Peake in a gilded wood frame. .2) Memorial Scroll re W Peake. Parchment paper with Coat of Arms at the top, the text is standard for all Scrolls with space at the bottom for individual names. Mounted in a wood frame with a section at the bottom for more details. .3) Memorial letter from the King on cream coloured paper, red coat of arms at the top, text is standard for all these letters. Mounted in a wood frame. .1) "New Zealand Force, No 6/1688 Lce-Cpl W Peake, 1st Bn Canterbury R" .2) "Cpl Walter Peake Canterbury Inf Regt N.Z.E.F". "Died of Wounds 1.6.1917" .3) " Buckingham Palace, George I"documents - certificates, letters, military history, memorial scroll, mention in dispatches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION & MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, 1) 1915, .2) post WW1
.1) The medallion is believed to be for Rifle shooting. .2) Commonly called Dead Mans Penny. Issued to next of kin of a soldier who never returned. Walter Peake 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P..1) Gold coloured commemorative medallion for W. Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross. .2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. A space is provided for individual names..1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15" .2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.numismatics - medals - commemorative, military history, memorial plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS & BADGE, Lukus productions, 1) & .2) Post WW1
Thomas Ernest Mustey No 2514 enlisted on 15.6.16 in the 5th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF aged 35 years 3 months. Embarked for England 25.9.16. To hospital 24.2.17 with Bronchitis. Diagnosed later as Chronic he was discharged from the Army medically unfit on 13.4.18.Medals, no ribbons, individual re T.E Mustey. .1) War Medal 1914-19. .2) Victory Medal. Badge. .3) Circular, RAAF, red kangaroo with gold coloured aeroplane on red/white background..1) & .2) "2514 Pte T.E Mustey 60 Bn A.I.F" .3) "RAAF F.A.18 Hornet"medals, military, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, RIBBON, Post WW1
John Holley No 1311 enlisted on 11.3.16 in D Coy 39th Batt AIF aged 24 years. Embarked for England 27.5.16. Transferred to the 8th Batt 15.9.16. Hospital with PUO 14.12.16. Hospital on 20.4.17 with sore feet. KIA France 16.4.18. PUO (Pyrexia unknown origin) Refer 2132.2P. .2) One star on a ribbon represented one son/husband lost in the War. John Holley had a younger brother Arthur who enlisted in WW11. Refer 2134..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re J Holley. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Mothers and Widows Ribbon, black length of ribbon with Rising Sun centre, under is "For Australia", at the top is a polished metal piece with a floral emblem, at the bottom is same metal piece with one brass 7 pronged star. Rear of the top plate is engraved with a number. .3) Small brownish coloured box that housed .2). ..1) "1311 Pte J Holley 8 BN A.I.F" .2) "32962"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, WW1
Photos were in the collection relating to Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936 AIF. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history. .1) Black and White Row of tents with bicycle and clothing in foreground. .2) Black and White Group of five soldiers unnamed postcard format. .3) Black and White Row of tents Steam Train on LHS .4) Black and White Soldier, boy and young child .5) Black and White Buildings in middle distance. Snowphotographs, 38th, england -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, The Red Baron (Manfred Von Richtofen), Post WW1
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), also known as the "Red Baron", was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. The evidence indicates that he was shot down by ground fire from Australian troops. This picture was taken after Manfred von Richtofen had been killed B & W photo from a glass plate of German Ace Richthofen in death.photographs, german, red baron -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - WALLET & PHOTOGRAPHS, C. WW1 wallet, c.WW2 photos
Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - RIBBONS, Post WW1 & WW2
Original ribbons from a medal set. Refer Cat No 2320.2, John Preece..1) War medal ribbon 1939 - 1945 .2) Australian Service Medal ribbon .3) 1914 - 1915 Star ribbon .4) War medal ribbon 1914 - 1919 -5) Ribbon for Victory Medal 1914 - 19medals, ribbon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - ADVERTISMENT, C. WW1 possible
Two men with motor bike, house in background, black and white photo - photo card size. Image from vic archives centre - North Melbourne.Footprints: “The Journey of Luck and Percy Pepper”photographs, advertisement -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Walter Peake was from Bendigo and was in New Zealand when he signed up. Refer 1791.3, 1792P, 1793.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Peake. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal with copper Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches"." 6/1688 Cpl W. Peake N.Z.E.F"metalcraft, medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Vincent Joseph Lannen No 482 enlisted on the 17.8.14 in D Coy 1st Batt AIF. Embarked 18.10.14 for Eygpt then Gallipoli at the landing. WIA 30.4.15 GSW to right ear, later changed to head. Returned to Australia on 8.10.15. Discharged from the AIF 23.12.15.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re V.J.Lannen. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."482 Pte V.J. Lannen 1/BN A.I.F"medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Cyril Norman Paynter enlisted in the AIF on 1.4.41 age 20 years. Serving in the 2/21st Batt AIF he was taken Prisoner of War. Date of death was 8.7.45. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re C.N Paynter. 1.1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX52502 CN Paynter"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Roy Willan from Mansfield No 532 enlisted on 25.1.15 aged 24 years in A Sqd 8th L.H.Regt AIF. Embarked for Eygpt. Embarked for Gallipoli 16.5.15. Hospital 21.6.15 with Influenza followed by Diarrehoea. Returned to duty 8.7.15. WIA 9.8.15 GSW to the Abdomen. DOW's at sea on 12.8.15. Buried at sea same day between Mudros Island and Alexandria. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re R Willan. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica, not engraved, 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal, replica, not engraved."Pte R. Willan 532 8 L.H.R AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
George Williams No 1608, actually Cuthbert Lodington. He enlisted under an assumed name of an Aunt. Enlisted on 4.12.14 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 6th Batt AIF. Embarked 19.2.15 for Eygpt then Gallipoli. Reported missing 8.5.15, confirmed KIA same day. Refer 2070P.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (3) re G Williams. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. "1608 Pte G Williams 6 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Charles Jury No 273 enlisted on 17.7.15 in A Coy 29th Batt AIF aged 25 years 11 months. Embarked for Eygpt 10.11.15. Embarked for France 16.6.16. WIA on 19/20.7.16 Shell Wound to neck. Promoted to L/Cpl 2.1.17. Attends Gas School 5.2.17. WIA 2nd occasion 3.3.17 Shell Concussion. Hospital 2.7.18 with Nasal Obstruction. Discharged from the AIF 16.4.18. Refer 2081P also 2080 re his son.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re C Jury. 1. 1914-15 Tar. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal"273 L-Cpl C Jury 29 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - WALLET OF PHOTOGRAPHS, Prior and during WW1
The wallet and photos, postcards were owned by Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. A small piece of shrapnel (1278.2) passed through the wallet and damaged all the 22 cards, photos. Refer 1317P, 1320P. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details..1 Tan leather wallet with shrapnel hole in back. .2-.21 Postcard sized photos .22 Small photo of 2 women and a young boy. Most items were damaged by shrapnel."1043 38th Battalion"personal effects-money containers, photography-photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - DICTIONARY, Burgess & Bowes Ltd, Pre WW1 possibly
The item relates to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1641, 1642, 1643.4.English-German, German-English midget series dictionary, 220 page. Red fabric or leather look hardcover."3/2" on first page upper right side.books-reference, handcrafts-leatherwork, dictionary, german/english -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, GREETING, Possible during or post WW1
Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt & 3rd Div HQ AIF. Refer Cat No1647.4 for his service historyNew Year's card with Christmas greetings from Louis J Fouillet in France to Mr Sugget. Handpainted scene on front of cream coloured card.“My dear Mr Suggett”documents-cards, xmas -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Samuel Rosenthal. Refer 620 for service history also1019.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re S Rosenthal. 1) War Medal 1914-1919. Replica not engraved. 2) Victory Medal."Lieut S Rosenthal AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RSL BADGE, Post WW1
RSSILA. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Badge belonged to Thomas William Tuckerman No 7318 AIF. Refer 935P, 1265.3.Badge R.S.S.I.L.A (RSL) membership. Two central figures with a small crown at the top. Over the crown is a clip with "47" denoting membership paid 1947. On the rear is a metal washer and pin.Numbered "V 90195" on the rear.rsl, military history, rsl badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
Gilbert Noah Turner enlisted in the 3rd Reinforcements 8th Batt AIF on 23.11.14 No 1605. Embarked for overseas 19.2.15. Landed Gallipoli 8.5.15. Transferred to 60th Batt 24.2.16 then 25th Howitzer Bde 27.3.16 and finally 45th Batt on 2.6.16 as No 1410. Awarded Military Medal on 22.2.17. WIA 3.6.17 GSW to face and chest. WIA 2nd occasion 5.5.18 Gassed and then shortly after he got Pnuemonia. Discharged from the AIF 30.3.19. He enlisted again in WW11 on 12.8.41 No V18372. He served in Australia only and on discharge on 29.11.45 he was serving in 12 Garrison Battalion. Refer 1294P, 1039P, 1173.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re G Turner. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. War Medal 1914-1919. 4. Victory Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45 6. Australian Service Medal.1. Military Medal is stamped "Duplicate". 2, 3, 4. "1410 Cpl G Turner 8 Bn AIF" 5, 6. "V18372 G Turner"medals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post WW1
Frame, ornate gilded timber & plastic frame with glass front. Photo, hand tinted in colour, portrait of a soldier in uniform. Handwritten in grey lead pencil on cardboard backing: B2100/2970photographs, framed, portraits ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Alexander John DALZIEL No. 537, B Coy 38th Batt AIF, enlisted 15.316, transferred to 3 Div TMB 15.10.16, KIA 24.2.17. Refer173, 1538.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re A.J Dalziel. 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory medal.1. 'A.J.Dalziel 537 GNR' 2. 'A.J.Dalziel 3rd Div TMB AIF'numismatics, metalcraft, medals-military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, ENVELOPE, CONTAINER, Post WW1
Lieut William Edwin Cook No 15090 Yorkshire Regt, died of wounds and pnemonia as a POW 24.4.1916. Refer 398P, 399.2, 401, 419..1) Comemorative plaque, brass, round, Re W.E. Cook. Brittania centre with Lion and Seals, Rectangular space for individual name. .2) Envelope, Yellowish colour. square with "Seal" imbossed on back of envelope, holds 1.) for postage. .3) Cardboard postage pack, dark brown, rear folds in. holds .1) & .2) for postage..1) "He died for Freedom and Honour, William Edwin Cook." commemorative, military, history,, plaques memorial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
The "Mons Star 1914" is slightly different to the "1914-15 Star". British Army medal set.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re H. Edwards. 1. 1914 Mons star. 2. British war medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal."Mt. 5471 Cpl H Edwards ASE "numismatics - medals, military, british -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - GOLDEN SQUARE AREA HONOUR BOARD WW1, est post WW1
Honour roll, paper, Golden Square district. "Those who have fallen in the service of their country." Mounted in hash mark shaped frame. 47 names listed in alphabetical order by surname.memorials, documents-memorials, military history, golden square -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
John Thomas O'Bree enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal.1 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf" 2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn" 4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM No 1410, 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (3) re G.Turner. 1 1914/15 Star. 2 British War Medal 1914-19. 3 Victory Medal.medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE BALLARAT, Pre WW1
70th Infantry - Pre WWI Militia unit based in Ballarat. Item in the collection re E.J Jones No 3511 and T.R Jones No 1982 AIF. refer 1377 and 1367.5.Badge, pressed brass. Scroll top and bottom, each side boomerang, centre is eagle over depiction of gold nuggets? with " Welcome 2195 025""70th infantry, Ballarat Regiment, swift and Bold”numismatics - badges, metalcraft - brassware, military history - army, 70th, jones