Items in the collection relating to Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936 AIF. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history..1) Postcard from Adelaide Whyte to husband Thomas Henry Whyte. Union Jack, Women postcard. Roses, Poem. .2) Postcard from Thomas Henry Whyte to wife Adelaide Whyte. Koala with baby carried on back. .3) Postcard from Thomas Henry Whyte to wife Adelaide Whyte. Boomerang and fold out pictures of Melbourne.postcards, 38th bn

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

William John Gundry No 3525 enlisted in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 9.7.1915 age 18 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Batt 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, attends Aust Corps School 27.7.1918 to 23.8.1918, embark for Australia 13.4.1919, discharged from the Army 25.11.1919 classed medically unfit with “Chorea” (A neurological disorder.)Laminated discharge certificate for William John GUNDRY with details of name, number, enlistment, time served, personnel details.documents-certificates, military history-service records

Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod initially enlisted as No 4150 in 10th reinforcements 23rd Batt AIF on 5.8.1915. He was discharged on 10.8.1916 not due to misconduct medically unfit. He had refused to have a Varicose vein operation. He then re enlisted in the AIF No 3840 in 30th reinforcements 4th L.H.Regt on 28.5.1917 age 24 years 8 months. Embark for Egypt 2.11.1917, hospital 22.1.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 7.3.1918, hospital 24.4.1918, with Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 19.5.1918, hospital 6.10.1918 with Pyrexia then later diagnosed Pluerisy and then Influenza, rejoin unit 4.3.1919, embark for Australia 15.6.1919, discharged from the AIF stating disability Malaria B.T.Sepia tone photo copy of original for display of Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod. Subject is in full kit on Horseback. Under photo is name, Regt No and unit.military history, photographs- photography, light horse

Souvenirs bought home by Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history.Two napkin rings souvenired. .1) Plain turned with raised rims .2) Circle design has been carved into the outer side.1) “Jerusalem” stamped on the outer side in Black Ink .2) “Jerusalem” stamped on the outer side in Black Ink domestic items, domestic items-table settings;, napkin rings

Item souvenired and possibly used by Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. .1) Carved wooden case with a detachable sliding lid containing a small rectangular mirror, carving depicts a mosque and a flower on front from Jerusalem. .2) Carved sliding lid.“Jerusalem”personal effects mirrors, handcrafts - woodwork, military history souvenirs, jerusalem

The spurs belonged to Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. Pair of Nickle Plated Spurs with pointed rowels and tan leather straps and tan leather butterfliesStamped with “nickle “on the inside rear.transport horse, military equipment, spurs

Charles Jury No 273, A Coy 29th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 2082 medals for his service history. Photo, sepia tone, soldier in uniform, Charles Jury standing with British flag at rear. Set on brownish background with details re studio. Frame is dark brown wood. "The Kitchener Studios Broadmeadows"photographs, military, army ww1

The album was sent home by Jack Grinton No1043 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took in WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Small photo album with dark blue embossed linen cover with "Kodak" in centre. Inside are 24 sepia photos of England and France. Each photo has annotation underneath in pen."With best wishes, Jack"books-albums, photography-photographs, military history-souvenirs

Album made by Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Photo album with light fawn coloured cardboard cover and cord holding 12 pages with approximately three photos per side. Photos are mostly sepia, produced by J.W Grinton of his war service and homecoming. Album was made as a gift."Kindest regards from Jack 1920"books-albums, photography-photographs, military history

Joseph Frederick Gunston enlisted in the VDC 15.5.42 and was discharged on 8.14.45. Refer Cat No’s 1640, 1641, 1643.4 for WW1 service.Volunteer Defence Corp discharge certificate No 32211 re J.F Gunston."V.365566 . CPL. GUNSTON J.F - 4 Bn. V.D.C. Vic"documents-certificates, military history-service records, vdc

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ. Refer Cat No 1647.4 for his service history..1) Letter from King George V to Sgt RJ Suggett at wars end. Dated 1918. Folds in half. .2)Envelope for letter..2) “A message to you from the King, ——papers, Sgt RJ Suggett 3rd DHQ” documents-letters, envelopes, the king

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ AIF. Refer Cat No1647.4 for his service history.Typewritten reference for No 378 Sgt RJ Suggett from Lt Col AJ Bennet, dated 3/12/18.“HQ 3rd Australian Division”documents-testimonials, gas, 38th

The letter is mostly about the training for and the raid which was carried out by a large group made up from the 37th and 38th Battalions AIF on the 27th February 1917. The raid which only lasted some 35 minutes was very successful and was known as the “Armentieres Raid”. Suggett was part of the raid. Robert John Suggett No 378 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt on 24.2.1916 age 35 years 4 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospital with Mumps 25.11.1916, return to unit 3.12.1916, promoted to Sgt 26.1.1917, Transfer to 3rd Div HQ 13.4.1917 to become part of Gas instruction and later Gas NCO, reverts to rank of Cpl 6.5.1917, WIA accidentally 24.9.1917 bombs wounds to right hand and knee, promoted Sgt 4.11.1917, hospital 9.2.1919 with Arthritis and then Tuberculosis, returns to Australia 6.5.1919 on Hospital ship classed incapacitated, discharged from the AIF 21.6.1920.Four page letter from Robert Suggett to his wife. Cream coloured paper with faint lines. Left edge of pages decorated with eight coloured flags on a flagpole. Letter is written in pencil and dated 1/3/17.documents-letters, military history, 38th

Horace Selleck served in the Citizens Military Forces for many years prior to enlisting in the 38th Batt AIF as a Captain on 4.5.16. He embarked with the 38th Batt in June 1916 as part of D Coy. WIA on 1.2.17 with Deafness from Shelling. WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.17 with multiple GSW's to the arms and wrist. He was KIA on 20.7.18 at night by a sniper while visiting night posts in Vaire Wood. The extensive listing of the men under him was retrieved by Sgt Jack Lockett No 1194 D Coy 38th Batt. Jack Lockett went on to become Australia's oldest man attaining the age of 111. Officer's notebook with green fabric or paper cover containing names, ages, enlistment dates, military skills, pay allowances and civilian trades of approx 450 soldiers who passed through the command of Capt Horace Ferdinand Selleck, 38th Btn AIF.inside cover: "Capt HF Selleck"documents-notebooks, military history-service records, selleck, 38th bn

Samuel Rosenthal. Refer Cat No 620 for service history, Cat No 1020 re medals.Personalized ID disc, oval, metal belonged to S. Rosenthal. Disc is oval in shape and slightly curved with a small hole in each end" Lieut S Rosenthal Jewish 58th Bn AIF "uniforms - military, indentification disc, personal effects

Francis John WILLIAMS No 7326 enlisted on 22.9.1916 in the 24th reinforcements 8th Batt AIF aged 18 years 1 month. Embarked for England 19.2.1917, embarked fro France 18.10.1917, WIA 9.8.1918 GSW to right shoulder. Promoted Temp Sergeant 1.6.1919, discharged from the AIF on 11.7.1920 medically unfit not due to misconduct. Pre War he had 3 years in Snr Cadets. Refer Reg No's 66 & 68P. .1) Medal & ribbon set, court mounted - British War medal 1914-1919. Ribbon on own is for the Victory medal. .2) Badge, copper coloured - Returned from Active Service WW1..1) Engraved: 7326 T-SGT F.J.WILLIAMS-8BN-AIF .2) Engraved on rear: 117672awards, numismatics - medals, metalcraft, military history

Black and White photo of two soldiers seated. CPL. Albert Edwards on Right Photo has rounded cornersphotography - photographs, military history - army

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

The photo was bought home by James Todd No 2418, 12th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1340P for his service details.Copy of original sepia photo of a German soldier, seated with arms in front. A piece of ribbon attached to a button on the uniform could be for an "Iron Cross".Some writing at the bottom of the photo but unreadable.photography-photographs, military history-german army

Charles Todd No 2881. 14th and 46th Batt's AIF. WIA on 14.8.16 he then died of disease (pneumonia) on 17.7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details.Original sepia tone post card photo of two Australian WWI soldiers in uniform. One is sitting with a cane, the other, Charles Todd, is standing.On rear in pencil, “No 2881 Pte Charles Todd, 46th Battalion 9 the reinforcements 10th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Force, on active service abroad”photography-photographs, military history, todd

James Archibald Todd enlisted on 6.5.15 in 7th reinforcements to the 12th Batt AIF. He was aged 42 years 8 months of age. Serving in the later part of Gallipoli then France he survived unscathed and was discharged from the AIF on 4.6.19. Refer 1341P, 1491.Original post card sepia tone photo of James Todd No 2418 12th Bn AIF, in slouch hat, sitting on chair.On rear, “James (Jim) TODD brother to Edith Florence Todd” in pencilphotography-photographs, military history, todd

Charles James Todd No 2881 enlisted in the 9th reinforcements 14th Batt AIF on 20.7.15, embark for Eygpt 27.9.1915, transfers to the 46th Bn, embark for Marseilles 2.3.1916, WIA 14.8.1916, rejoin unit 17.8.1916, WIA 2nd occasion 31.8.1916 SW left Thigh serious, he never returned to France and died of Pnuemonia 18.7.1917.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re C. Todd. 1 1914-15 Star. 2 War medal 1914-19. 3 Victory Medal."2881 Pte C. Todd 14 Bn AIF"metalcraft, medals, history

Gilbert Turner "MM", No 1410. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Photograph, sepia tone, portrait of Gilbert Turner. Shows no unit or rank badges.photography-photographs, military history-army, turner

Item souvenired by Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. Refer Cat Non1367.5 for his service history.Shrapnel, metal piece,jagged one side has grooving from rifling.military history, souvenirs, shrapnel, jones

Item souvenired by H. B. FIELD No. 7596, 13th Batt. A.I.F. Refer Cat No 890P for his service records.Rough shaped piece of metal shrapnel with slightly grooved surface.military history - army, metalcraft - iron, shrapnel

Items belonged to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 2039 for service history also 2034P.Cream printed 16 page magazine "The Helio' Vol 1 No 1. Official magazine of 3rd Division Signals complied edited by C H Chong Sat.books-magazines, military history-army, hello, 3rd div

Lieut Leslie Iser is first on the right at rear, he was recovering from severe wounds inflicted in June 1916. Les Iser No 8150. Refer Cat No 337 for service details and wounds also 339.2, 1971.Photo, B & W, showing a group of 5 Nurses and 5 Soldiers with bushes and building in rear.On rear, “Martins Gardens June 1917”photography, photographs, military, history., hospital, martins gardens

Photos relate to Sgt Michael Sydney Boyle No 3464, 21st and 60th Batt's AIF. Refer Cat No 2032.3P for his and his 2 brothers service history. .1) Postcard - Group of Sergeants in gardens .2) Postrcard - Group of 7 in uniform outside building .3) Photo - 2 nurses & a seated soldier.1) “ Syd Boyle 60th Btn, right rear” .2) “Sent from France, tall man at rear at Le Harve Convalescent Depot. Father of Mrs Trahair”photography - photographs, documents - postcards, boyle

Set of Books commonly called 'As You Were' from WW1 and WW2. Green cloth. .1) Australia in Palestine (WWI) Book, hard cover, cardboard in centre of cover is silhouette of a Light Horseman & horse. Print is black ink, 153 pages. Illustrated with photos, drawings & maps. .2) These Eagles. Story of the RAAF at War. Book, green hard buckram cover, 200 pages. Front cover has black print with outline drawing of an eagle. Illustrated with photos, drawings. .3) RAAF Log - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front has profile of a pilot, black print, 200 pages, illustrated with photos, maps. paintings & drawings. .4) RAAF SAAG - The RAAF at War. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter Pilots in black ink, black print. 200 pages, illustrated with photos, drawings & paintings. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter pilots, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & paintings. .5) Victory Roll - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & charts. .6) HMAS Green buckram hard cloth cover, cloth cover with black text. 200 pages, black & white print, black text on white paper. .7) HMAS Mk II. Book, green buckram hard cover, black & white text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .8) HMAS Mk III Book , green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .9) HMAS Mk IV Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. Illustrated colour prints. .10) Active Service with Australia in the Middle East. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 129 pages. .11) Soldering on the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 200 pages. Rising Sun badge at bottom right hand corner. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .12) Khaki & Green with the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 204 pages. Front cover has a layout of words khaki & green, 2nd tone in light yellow. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, & drawings. .13) Jungle Warfare with the Australian Army in the South West Pacific. Book, brown buckram hard cover, light brown ink. Image at bottom of Australian soldier in jungle, 208 pages. Illustrated with photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .14) Stand Easy. After the Defeat of Japan, 1945. Book, light green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 208 pages. Image of soldier, both arms outstretched, smiling. Illustrated with photos, maps, paintings, & drawings. .15 On Guard with the Volunteer Defence Corps. Book, green & black buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 172 pages. Illustrated with colour prints, & black & white photos. .16) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1946. Book, green buckram hard cover, tan & black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .17) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1947. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .18) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1948. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .19) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1949. Book, green buckram hard cover, green text on white paper, red & green diagram, 194 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .20) Signals. Story of the Australian Corps of Signals. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 196 pages. In the corner of the front cover is the badge with motif of the Australian Corps of Signals. Illustrated with photos & drawings..1) 4214 TPR J E Neilson Year 1919 F E Addlem 1962 .books-military, museums, history