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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, 3) Australian Military Forces
... Pay book for Australian Soldier No. 264394. Cover brown... Soldier No. 264394. Cover brown. Coat of Arms and Australian ...Pay book issued to Edmond Paget Seymour VX 102658, Serving in Australian Army during WW2. Tracking pay details, next of kin, medical and training.Pay book for Australian Soldier No. 264394. Cover brown. Coat of Arms and Australian Military Forces. 26 pages inside. Rear cover has 2 photos of soldier stapled in. Records inside cover from 15/5/41 to 25/6/43. All pages stamped with "Discharge" in purple. Two small holes punched through bottom of the book 3cm apart.Pages stamped in purple "Discharge". Front cover VX102658, "Edmond Paget Seymour".passchendaele barracks trust, soldiers pay book, e. p. seymour -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LOCKETS x 2
... . One side hollow with picture of an Australian soldier.... One side hollow with picture of an Australian soldier ...1. Locket likely belonged to family of soldier pictured. 2. Locket includes Rising Sun Emblem. Most likely WW2. Refer 6722 - F. Scott 5AI No. 2446.1. Small gold locket, round with hole at top for cvhain. One side hollow with picture of an Australian soldier in uniform inserted inside. Convex side has little stones(?) circular engraved in. 2. Oval shaped pink gold locket with hook at top for chain. Splits in half but is empty. One side has overlay of Australian Rising Sun Emblem likely from WW2.1. Photo of soldier on one side. 2. Emblem of Rising Sun on one side. On other side engraved very small "9ct SLLINED"passchendaele barracks trust, lockets, f. scott -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - TIN & PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.WWII
... portrait photo of an Australian soldier wearing slouch hat, brim... / white portrait photo of an Australian soldier wearing slouch hat ....1) Tin that held photos, orange. .2) Black / white portrait photo of an Australian soldier wearing slouch hat, brim down & a khaki shirt. .3) Black / white portrait photo of an Australian Sergeant wearing slouch hat & at least 4 medal ribbons. .4) Collection of 145 photos subjects including Middle East, soldiers, trains & bridges. Photos are various sizes..1) On front: “MacRobertson's OLD STYLE BUTTER SCOTCH, Richest Quality 6 oz. Nett” .2) On front: “Yours sincerely Greg” On back: “G W Gregory 16 Millet Street Hurstville” .3) On front: “Yours truly Harry (? illegible)” .4) On back: “Various inscriptions”photos, middle east -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Webbing, Personal Harness, ca 1990s period
... Example of a harness worn by Australian soldiers to support... mornington-peninsula Example of a harness worn by Australian soldiers ...Example of a harness worn by Australian soldiers to support various items of equipment carried in the field. This harness is worn over the shoulders and is attached to a wide padded waist belt which is fastened at the front. This harness design has multiple mounting points for attaching a variety of items of equipment. This harness is made from camouflage patterned fabric and is complete with various pouches which are described in the following items. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Nouza Gardens, Egypt, c1916
... ) Three Egyptian boys who acted as guide to Australian Soldiers... Egyptian boys who acted as guide to Australian Soldiers Harry ...The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Four postcards of Nouza Gardens, alexandria, Eygpt. .1) Two English soldiers walk down a tree lined avenue at Nouza gardens .2) Garden setting with fernery building on the right. .3) Gardens with towered building in the centre of the photograph .4) Three Egyptian boys who acted as guide to Australian Soldiers Harry Holmes and his friends sit on a seat in front of a fernery building. .1) Aveue at entrance to Nouza gardens, Two tommies in the foreground. .2) View at gardens. Nouza .3) View taken at Nouza Gardens, Alexandria. .4) The fernery at Nouza Gardens. Very pretty inside. the three boys we picked up and they acted as our guides. chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, harry holmes, nouza gardens, alexandria, egypt -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Album - B/W Kodak album 24pp WW1 1914-1919, c1914-1918
... 1914 - 1918 showing Australian soldiers, naval vessels, horses... at the beginning of WW1 1914-19 ww1 1914-1918 photographs australian light ...The photos in this album show the carefree, adventurous spirit of the young men soon to be ANZACS Many young men from the market garden, dairy, poultry and fruit farms as well local businesses enlisted c 1914 at the beginning of WWI. The older men, women and children then had to manage the farms while they worried about the dangers facing their beloved family members. A record of some of the experiences of men from Moorabbin Shire who enlisted c1914 and were sent to Egypt at the beginning of WW1 1914-19A thick cardboard album of 24 pages with inserts for 2 small black and white photographs per page . Scenes from Egypt c 1914 - 1918 showing Australian soldiers, naval vessels, horses, carts, pyramids, houses, buildings, camels, local inhabitants and countryside. Inscriptions on the back of some of the photographs mention Arthur (Ebsary), Clarrie (Burgess), Reg (Marriott), and a horse named Nell.Front cover KODAK Inside back cover KODAK LTD. / SERIES D / ALBUM Some photographs have inscriptions on the backww1 1914-1918, photographs, australian light horse battalion, egypt, 1st australian infantry force, war horses, kodak ltd, wwi, moorabbin, burgess, marriott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home in Tobruk, 1941c
... Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Casual shot of Australian soldiers ...Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. Caption: "Home in Tobruk": L-R Gos.Gawthorne, Geo. Walters, Ernie (Mick) Evans, unknown, Ross (Junior) Williams.An informal photograph of Australian soldiers during World War II.Photograph of five soldiers in desert (Tobruk). Pinkish tinge to photograph. Accompanied by caption with names of soldiers.mick evans, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Denny Neave et al, Aussie soldier: Up close and personal, 2008
... From world war I to modern day conflict Australian soldiers...-and-the-dandenong-ranges From world war I to modern day conflict Australian ...A collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.Bibliography, index, glossary, ill (b/w)non-fictionA collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.australia - history - military - personal narratives, australia - military culture -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - German Parachute Cord WWII
... often at the forefront of German military actions. Australian.... Australian soldiers faced a Fallschirmjager assault during ...This rope was part of a German Parachute cord from the Second World War. German paratroopers, or Fallschirmjager, were often at the forefront of German military actions. Australian soldiers faced a Fallschirmjager assault during the invasion of Crete in 1941.German paratrooopers, or Fallschirmjager, were an elite unit within the German military. Australian forces faced the Fallschirmjager during the airborne invasion of Crete in 1941. This object has the capacity to tell the story of that engagement.A length of frayed rope taken from a Second World War German Parachute. Coiled, with black and red threads running through the structure.german, paratrooper, parachute, fallschirmjager, crete, 1941 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c. 1915 - 1919
... .1) 2 Australian soldiers in fatigues with what looks like... Australian soldiers in fatigues with what looks like a cooking ...Items relating to the collection re Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF, his brother Harold Nesbit Cummin No 1239 Camel Corp. Refer 2535P (Alexander) 2530.3P (Harold) for their service details. .6) Graves photo. On the left, Sydney Graham Issell. He had 4 years pre war service in Senior cadets and Citizens Forces reaching the rank of Sgt. Enlisted on 8.2.1916 No 912 with the rank of Cpl, C Coy 38th Batt age 21 years 11 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, promoted L/Sgt, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 13.5.1917 (NYD) rejoin unit 19.5.1917, WIA 29.5.1917 GSW chest then restated GSW Back, severe, rejoin unit 12.3.1918, KIA 1.8.1918. On the right, Harold James Fraser. He had 5 years pre war service in the Cadets and Citizens Forces. Enlisted on 27.10.1916 No 2802 6th reinforcements 38th Batt age 22 years. Embark for England 16.12.1916, moves through 10th, 14th Training Batt’s then 66th Batt on 28.4.1917, promoted Sgt and alloted No 2802A, embark for France 25.8.1917 as reinforcement 38th Batt, awarded the Military medal (MM)) 12.10.1917 East of Eypres, KIA 1.8.1918. Both were buried at Vaire Wood near Corbie. .1) 2 Australian soldiers in fatigues with what looks like a cooking apparatus, with letters below DROW EC (stylised). .2) 1/2 length portrait of an Australian soldier. .3) Casual portrait of a soldier sitting in fatigues, probably Sandy. Boots look muddy, scrub in background. .4) Portrait of 2 soldiers (allied) fully armed & wearing helmets. .5) Portrait of a soldier (allied) fully armed & dangerous. .6) Black & white photo of 2 graves with white crosses. Soldiers left cross: No 912 SGT SG ISSELL 38 BN AIF, Soldier right cross: No 2802 SGT HJ FRASER 38 BN AIF. .7) Black & white photo showing 2 Australian soldiers casually dressed in the ruins of an old factory. .8) Black & white mini photo showing building ruins & what appears to be derelict boilers. .9) Black & white mini photo showing what appears to be a WWI German soldier kamerading (surrendering). This is probably posing in captured enemy clothing. 10.) Black & white mini photo showing camels at rest. .11) Black & white mini photo showing a blown up British pattern tank MK1 on sandy terrain. A track has detached & curled up over the front of the tank. .1) verso: “Me & Sandy Port De Nieppe May 1917” .2) verso: “Taken in Liverpool, England while on <> leave Jan 1918. To Mother Father & all at home with love from Sandy”photography-photographs, military history - army, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Battle of Coral, 1988
... of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian soldiers... of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian soldiers ..."The Battle of Coral" is the exciting and dramatic story of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War. Donated by Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE. Refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL, Council history.Hard cover, red colour buckram. white colour print on spine. Dust cover with plastic cover, black and red colour print on front, back and spine. Illustrated yellow colour background, silhouette of helicopter/jungle on front. 361 pages cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. End paper - illustrated maps.Title page - hand written in black ink "Donated by / 2-1-2000" - owners stamp in black ink "Major A.J. BALSILLE, .M.B.E.,J.P.books, military -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Sword, Samurai (Period Reproduction)
... made from a JEEP vehicle spring by Australian soldiers to sell... "reproduction" most likely made from a JEEP vehicle spring by Australian ...This is believed to be a period "reproduction" most likely made from a JEEP vehicle spring by Australian soldiers to sell as a souvenir. US soldiers were prime targets for this type of deception as they were known to pay a premium for "Japanese" samurai swords.Steel blade and wooden handleNone -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Panoramic, Framed
... French and 213 Australian Soldiers and officers formed up... panoramic photograph showing 124 French and 213 Australian Soldiers ...Large black and white panoramic photograph showing 124 French and 213 Australian Soldiers and officers formed up in front of a large house, presumably in France during the later part of the First World War. Centrally there are 2 Australian flags and a French Guidon to each flank there are two French guidons. There is a fold in the left side of the photo. The photograph is mounted behind white mounting board and is in a dark wooden frame.nilsoldiers, wwi, first world war, great war, french, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
... Black & white portrait photograph of Australian WWI Soldier... portrait photograph of Australian WWI Soldier wearing a slouch hat ...John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 AIF. Refer 396.2 for his service history also 369. Black & white portrait photograph of Australian WWI Soldier wearing a slouch hat & Rising Sun badge. The image has been artistically enhanced. The frame is ribbed timber.J S S HAMMILL No 1351photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
World War 2 Australian Army long woollen gaiters, 1943
... to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 ... Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 This pair of Australian ...A Gaiter or Puttee covers the lower leg and boot lacing and are a type of protective clothing for the ankles and legs below the knee.. These long woollen wrap around Gaiters were issued 1943 to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 This pair of Australian Army Gaiters were issued in 1943 to one of the many young men from City of Moorabbin who volunteered to serve during WW2 1939-45 WW2 extra long wool wraps /gaiters / puttees Australian Army issue 1943 MADE IN AUSTRALIA / N466 D D / REGIMENTAL NO. ......./ NAME ... C.M / 1943australian army, world war 2 1939-45; gaiters, puttees, woollen goods, protective gear, uniforms, australian infantry forces, moorabbin, bentleigh , cheltenham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1939
... of Australian Soldiers Club at Jerusalem ... of Australian Soldiers Club at Jerusalem A.I.F. Soldier Club Jerusalem ...5479.1, 5479.2 Photograph of John EDWARDS VX3857, 2 ND AIF BATT DEC 1939. Refer Cat No. 536 Box 31 Photographs may have been taken before overseas posting. 5479.3P Photograph of Australian Soldiers Club at Jerusalem Three photographs from 2nd A.I.F.- originals black and white, with white borders dated 1939. Two portrait photographs of a soldier in uniform, and one photograph of a building in Jerusalem 5479.1) Dec. 1939 Faint stamp on back 5479.2) Dec 1939 Stamp “KODAK PRINT “ and stamp “L 23 on back 5479.3) STAMP “A.S.C “ on back.a.i.f., soldier club jerusalem -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Long Tan, c2002
... with Australian soldiers reflecting on the battle and the cost therein... A commemoration ceremony at the Long Tan Cross, Vietnam with Australian ...A commemoration ceremony at the Long Tan Cross, Vietnam with Australian soldiers reflecting on the battle and the cost therein; supported by two pipers. Includes the Heading for the text: The Pipers Lament to the dead of Long Tan by 6RAR/NZ Battalion. Photograph AWM Bel 69/556VN.The Long Tan Cross is a memorial which was erected by the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on 18 August 1969 to mark the site of the Battle of Long Tan, which was fought three years earlier during the Vietnam War. While the cross was removed following the Communist victory in 1975 and used to commemorate a priest, it was recovered by the Đồng Nai Province Museum in 1984 and placed on display. A replica cross was also erected on the battlefield during the 1980s, and is frequently visited by Australian Vietnam War veterans. The original Long Tan Cross was gifted to Australia in 2017 and placed on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.Photograph in landscape format of Pipers Lament, with Guards, at Long Tan Cross, Vietnam, respecting the soldiers who died in the Battle of Long Tan, 1966; includes short text describing Battle of Long Tan.Text describing in brief the background of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
framed picture 1914-1918 Willis, Two men forth from this home - Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915
... wreath encircling with a stylized Australian Soldier with rifle.... Willis 1915. To fight for the preservation of Australia's ...Wooden framed World War 1 memorial - Two Men Went Forth From This Home - Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. To fight for the preservation of Australia's nationhood. Titled - 1914 The World War . 1918. Photo inserts of Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. Grey colored title band. Green wreath encircling with a stylized Australian Soldier with rifle and bayonet.Memorial for Charles H. Willis 1915 & Norman G. Willis 1915. Two men went forth from this home. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Guidebook, Aleppo and its Environs
... by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving... to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia ...A pocket size booklet with a series of articles about Aleppo, Syria. This booklet was sent to an Australian family by a local citizen befriended by an Australia soldier serving in Syria during World War 2. The book inner cover is marked "To Val with best wishes from Bert?? Aleppo 1-2-47". The Foreword explains that during the period 1943-44 large numbers of servicemen were visiting the area hence the need for this document.printed title "Aleppo and its Environs"souvenir, ww2, world war 2, syria, aleppo, blundell -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Certificate, Framed, Roll of Honour, 1914
... George V, the Minister for Defence and the first Australian... George V, the Minister for Defence and the first Australian ...World War I. Roll of Honour. Independant Order of the Rechabites. Framed coloured certificate set in brown wood frame. The certificate lists the members of the Supplejack Tent No.401 Dumbalk who have volunteered for "Active Service in response to the Empire's Call." Names handwritten in black ink. The border is decorated with coloured flowers and flags and the images of King George V, the Minister for Defence and the first Australian soldier to win a VC. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Cassell and Company Limited, From The Australian Front, 1917
... This book was produced as a gift for Australian soldiers... gippsland This book was produced as a gift for Australian soldiers ...This book was produced as a gift for Australian soldiers and their families on the Western Front in 1917. In the introduction General Birdwood, Commander of the ANZACS, explained it was for ‘…those whom we left behind in Australia, and who we know are thinking of us, some idea of our surroundings on the battle fronts…’.This book is a significant contemporary record of life for the Australian soldiers on the Western Front during World War 11.Grey cardboard covered 128 pp book with black and red writing on cover. the title, "FROM THE AUSTRALIAN FRONT" is in black print at the top above a black drawn sketch of two soldiers behind a mound and holding bayonets. at the foot is XMAS. 1917 inside a red rectangle with the insignia of the Australian Army (the rising sun) at the top. It contains cartoons, illustrations and photographs created by the soldiers themselves and put together in the style of an annual. military book-from-the-western-front world-war-11 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Charleroi. Entree de la Ville, c1915
... . This postcard was most probably purchased during an australian soldier.... This postcard was most probably purchased during an australian soldier ...Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. Heavy fighting took place during World War I due to the city's strategic location on the Sambre. This postcard was most probably purchased during an australian soldier during World War One.Black and white postcard depicting a cobbled street with horse drawn carriage and people gathered around a flag. charleroi, belgium, world war i, world war, henry smerdon holmes -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Wallis, 18/8/2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White Cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.David Anthony B Wallis, Service No. 3794885vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McCarthy, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number with a red poppy attached.John Noel McCarthy, Service No. 3112702vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Gillson, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran..A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Peter Raymond Gillson, Service No. 37857vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, McNab, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam Veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Robert Leo McNab, Service No. 39354vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Fitzpatrick, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Bryan Francis Fitzpatrick, Service No. A34167vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Brooks, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Dennis Lindsay Brooks, Service No. 3787889vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Rands, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran.A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.John Milton Rands, Service No. 2787069.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Craft - White Cross, Raffen, July 2016
... of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian... of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier ...One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria's 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by the wife of a Vietnam veteran .A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.Francis Lindsay Raffen, Service No. 4186vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch