Image depicting Victorian Mounted Rifles parading behind Town Crier along Main Street WangarattaBlack white and dark pink photograph of soldiers on horseback being lead by Town Crier passing horse and buggies along main street.rear of photograph - 1910 Aust Light Horse, Main (Murphy) Street, Wangaratta preceded by Town Crier followed by City Bandlight horse troop, wangaratta, ww1, victorian mounted rifles, circa 1910

Light Horse soldiers probably 8th Brigade taken in front of grandstand at Wangaratta ? showgrounds Black and white unframed photograph of Light Horse Troop soldiers taken at side of a grandstand."Light Horse" handwrittenlight horse, wangaratta

Group photographs of soliders from North East towns in Victoria - St James/Tungamah, Corryong/Walwa,Wodonga,Myrtleford/Moyhu, Wangaratta,Yarrawonga/Wahgunyah and Tallangatta Photographs depicting soldiers who enlisted from towns in Victoria's north east whilst at training camp in Torquay prior to deployment during World War Two.Large black and white original newspaper containing full page of ten photographs of solidersWeekly Times March 16 1940 Magazine Section -7 Boys from the North at Torquay Campst james/tungamah, corryong/walwa,wodonga,myrtleford/moyhu, wangaratta,yarrawonga/wahgunyah and tallangatta, torquay, training camp

General MONTGOMERY with escorts Drum Major W.A. SIMPKINS and Major General CLOWES inspecting Southern Command Military Band at Essendon Airport in 1947Unframed black and white photograph of soldier with base drum facing three soldiers one wearing slouch hat, one wearing peak hat both behind soldier wearing beretBack of Photograph - General Montgomery at Essendon Airport 1947 - inspecting Southern Command Military Band Escorts - Drum Major W Simpkins and Major General CLOWESgeneral montgomery, major general clowes, drum major w. simpkins, southern command military band, 1947

Studio portrait of 5347 Private Cyril Buckler, 14th Battalion. A postman from Wangaratta, Victoria, prior to enlistment on 16 February 1916 he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for Egypt. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. Pte Buckler was killed in action near Pozieres, France, on 7 August 1916. He has no known grave and he is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. This photograph of Cyril Buckler in the rank of Sergeant was probably taken while he was serving in the Senior Cadets or the Citizen Forces prior to enlistment in the AIF.Cyril Buckler was a postman in Wangaratta prior to enlisting in the AIF on February 16 1916 at the age of 19 years 11 months. He was killed in action on August 7th 1916 near Pozieres in France aged 20 years. He has no known grave. His military service record revealed his parents named their property "Pozieres" after his death.Unframed black and white photograph mounted on light brown cardboard of soldier holding whip.Sgt Cyril Buckler Killed in Action in France August 7th 1916wangaratta, kia 7/8/1916, cyril buckler 5347

Lieutenant Albert Sargent VX15290 was born on the 3rd of November, 1918 at Wangaratta in Victoria. He was a member of Z Special Unit and involved in Operation RIMAU. when he was captured and executed by the Japanese in Malaya on the 7th of July, 1945 during WW2Personal tribute to honour the family of Lieutenant Albert SARGENT of Peechelba and their sacrifice to the War effort.Photocopy of two page typed tribute to Lieutenant Albert SARGENT entitled "The Journey"lieutenant albert sargent, peechelba, z special force, pow, operation rimau, ww2

Soldier's Pay Book belonging to WW1 Gunner Barry SEYMOUR 19825 108 Australian (Howitzer) Battery Born Box Hill Enlisted Melbourne 7/12/1915 aged 22 years 3 months Awarded Military Medal in 1918' Returned to Australia 22/7/1919 and Enlistment terminated 5/9/1919Brown canvas booklet with black writing and rising sun crest Australian Imperial Force Soldier's Pay bookgunner barry seymour, ww1, military medal, 108 australian (howitzer) battery

AIF Certificate of Identification No 5901 belonging to Gunner Barry SEYMOUR 19825 Awarded MM in 1918 Enlisted 7/12/1915 - Enlistment terminated 8/9/1919Light blue paper document with black writingAustralian Imperial Force No 5901 Certificate of Identification - Gunner Barry Seymour 8th F.A.B. 3rd Div.barry seymour, aif, certificate of identification, ww1

Certificate of Discharge belonging to No 19825 Gunner Barry Seymour 8th F.A.B Awarded MM in 1918. Pale pink coloured paper document with black writing and crest.Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force Certificate of Discharge belonging to No 19825 Gunner Barry Seymour 8th F.A.B Awarded MM in 1918. Dated 5/9/1919gunner barry seymour, ww1

Letter of sympathy to Mrs Seymour on the passing of her husband Gunner Barry SEYMOUR 19825Cream coloured paper letter with black type below letterhead and crest.The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia dated 26/2/1941 and signed by State President G.W. Holland addressed to Mrs R. H. Seymour 29 Barnett Street, Kensington.rs&sila, barry seymour

Letter from Art Training Institute dated 14/11/1928 addressed to Barry SEYMOUR commenting on his drawings.Cream coloured paper letter with black type below letterhead.Art Training Institute dated 14th Nov.1928 addressed to Mr Barry Seymour 470 William Street, W Melbournebarry seymour

Original Victory Medal belonging to Private George James MALCOLM 3536 10th Battalion AIF who came from Naracoorte South Australia Enlisted on 24/8/1915 Aged 25 years and KIA on 19/8/1916 at Mouquet Farm near POZIERS. Unknown grave - Villiers Bretonneaux Medal sent to next of kin - brother William Silas MALCOLM - Nandaly near Sea Lake Victoria - born 8/4/1899 at Narracoorte SA. Enlisted 25/9/1918 Melbourne V80527 aged 19 years but not called up.Small white box with black typing on attached label on lid Contents - round gold coloured medal with multicoloured ribbon and red and fawn coloured diamond shaped patchBox - 3536 Pte. G. J. MALCOLM 10 Bn AIF 29783/DECD. Medal -The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 private george james malcolm, 10th bn aif, kia, ww1

1939-45 Australian Service Medal belonging to A BRYCE 56793Round silver coloured metal medalAustralian Service Medal 1939-45 56793 A Bryceservice medal, ww2, a bryce

The Pacific Star medal awarded to VX82161 Private Michael Vincent CAREY - Born 20/4/1914 at Beechworth where he enlisted in the Army on 15/12/1941 and served with the 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion during the second world war. He was discharged on 11/12/1945.Pacific Star medal awarded to Private Michael Vincent CAREY VX82161 in recognition of his service during the second world war. Brass coloured star shaped medal with red blue green and black ribbonThe Pacific Star Rear - VX82161 M Careym v carey, new guinea, vx82161, 2/12 infantry bn

Assorted personal papers, cards and letter belonging to Private John William ELLIS 218,5334 24th Battalion and Australia Flying Corps. Born Rupanyup. Occ Farmer at Nyarrin. Served Gallipoli and Western Front. Returned to Australia 15/2/1918YMCA Aldwych Hut x 2 No 46137 and 46200 Bed only YMCA In the Field notepaper dated Jan 7 1918 handwritten letter in pencil Receipt dated Mar 29 1919 for Australian piano and stool. Four page letter written in pencil dated July 10th France from brother Bob Statement of Account for AIF pay and allowances Pte J W Ellis Card - cream coloured - From the Majoress of Exeter and Committee Wishing you good luck Card - cream coloured stamped in red Massage Dept. Daily Appointment with handwriting in pen Card x 2 one pink one orange Welcome Home - Returned Soldier's Hospitality Committee, FremantleAs abovejohn william ellis, 24th battalion, ww1, personal papers

AMF Movement Order issued to Lieut R B HARRIS VX798 from Bandiana to Melbourne by train from Albury on 10 March 1945 and proceed to Royal Park.Laminated photocopy of AMF documentAustralian Military Forces Movement Order VX 798 Lieut. Harris, R.B 2/4 Aust.Base Wkshops AEME Bandiana to Melbourne 10 Mar 45lieut.r b harris, vx798

Black and white group photograph depicting 4 rows of soldiers taken by Lane Studios of Wangaratta. Soldier in middle of front row holding chalk board. Image most likely one of four rifle companies that comprised the 2/24 Battalion which was formed in Wangaratta in 1940Black and white photograph mounted on beige colored cardboard depicting two rows of soldiers standing and two rows sittingC Coy No 4c coy no 4, wangaratta, 2/24 battalion, 1940

Anzac Day Parade in Wangaratta possibly early 1950's.Anzac Day Parade in Wangaratta Large black and white photograph of large number of men in suits marching in formation along main street.anzac day, wangaratta

Anzac Day Parade in Wangaratta early 1950'sBlack and white photograph of men in suits marching in formation along main street. Photograph is sticky taped to brown cardboardAnzac Day Wangaratta Early in the 1950's.anzac day, wangaratta, 1950's

Anzac Day Parade Wangaratta - photograph said to include Reg Montgomery second from left front row -MONTGOMERY REGINALD MICHEAL : Service Number - VX89817 : Date of birth - 29 Dec 1920 : Place of birth - WANGARATTA VICTORIA Served with the Australian Army as a Signalman between 1942-1945. Died in 2012Black and white photograph of men in suits wearing medals standing in front of building along tree lined street.Rear of photograph - Reg Montgomery second from left front row.anzac day, wangaratta, reginald montgomery, ww2

Anzac Day at Wangaratta Cenotaph - Syd Marsh and Ron Graham said to be standing under tree in middle of photographBlack and white photograph taken at Wangaratta Cenotaph on Anzac DayHand written on rear of photograph - Syd Marsh and Ron Graham standing under tree in middle of photoanzac day, wangaratta cenotaph, syd marsh

Photograph of soldiers wearing slouch hat and holding rifles mounted on horseback - most likely Victorian Mounted Rifle contingent.The Victorian Mounted Rifles (VMR) was a regiment composed of Australian forces that served in the Second Boer War.Black and white photograph of eight soldiers mounted on horsebackHandwritten top left corner "Contingent"victorian mounted rifles, contingent

Photograph depicting the official Unveiling of Soldiers Memorial at Wangaratta on 25th of April, 1923.From the History of Wangaratta RSL.. In 1918 there were two aims a) to organise a club for returned men and b) erect an outstanding war memorial in a beautiful garden setting. It took many years before the erection and unveiling of this memorial which took place on Anzac Day 25th April, 1923.Black and white photograph of large number of people sitting and standing around monument.Unveiling Soldiers Memorial Wangaratta 25.4.23soldier's memorial wangaratta, unveiling 1923

37th Infantry Battalion - said to include soldier Private Francis Bradley Newton 2378 - 22 year old Farmer from Whitfield - Embarked on 20/10/1916 from Melbourne on HMAT Port Lincoln. Died 7/6/1983 buried Wangaratta CemetryBlack and white photograph mounted on light brown cardboard of large group of soldiers standing and sitting in seven rows taken outdoors under trees.Handwritten on rear of mount 37 Inf Bn 4th row from back 3rd on left or 10th from left - Frank Newton37th infantry battalion, frank newton, ww1

Photograph taken in May 1916 of 4th Platoon whilst at Wangaratta Training Camp prior to travelling by train to Seymour Camp. Known members of Platoon are local men Frank Newton 2378 and Harry Whitty 2170 of Whitfield who served in France with the 37th Infantry Bn and later discharged on 14/8/1918.Black and white photograph mounted on dark grey cardboard depicting three rows of soldiers wearing bush hats and front row holding rifles4th Platoon "Wangaratta Training Centre" May1916 Hand written in biro on mount left side "Frank Newton" and above photograph "Harry Whitty" 4th platoon, wangaratta training centre, may 1916, frank newton 2378, harry whitty 2170, 37th infantry battalion

Photograph of William Edward EMERY Born at Wangaratta on 6/1/1919 who was killed in action in Belgium during Second World War. Flying Officer William Emery 410593 lost his life serving with 460 Squadron RAAF over Belgium on 15 June 1943. He is buried at Heverlee War Cemetery, near Leuven, Belgium. Black and white photograph of male wearing forage hatwilliam emery, wangaratta, ww2, raaf, 460 squadron

King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Flight Officer William EMERY - killed in action in Belgium during WW2Cream coloured note paper with Royal Crest and signatureBuckingham Place Signed George RIwilliam emery, kia, belgium, ww2, raaf

Photograph of Heverlee War Cemetery Belgium distributed to next of kin of deceased Australian Servicemen buried in war cemeteries - this photograph sent to FO William Emery's next of kin.Black and white photograph depicting four rows of graves.Rear of photograph is stamped in purple - Heverlee War Cemetery Belgium Imperial War Graves Commission Handwritten in biro is a list of names heverlee, belgium

Imperial War Graves Commission booklet with enclosed covering letter distributed to the next of kin of deceased Australian Servicemen who are buried in war cemeteries.black and white booklet with picture of a large cross stone monument.imperial war grave commission, war cemeteries

Book is a register of the names of those who fell in the 1939-1945 War and are buried in cemeteries in Belgium.Grey coloured paper book with black type on cover.1939-1945 The War Dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire Heverlee War Cemetery Heverlee Churchyard Top right hand corner handwritten Mavis E Emery 1958ww2, register of deaths