Keith David Livingston No VX136969 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 21.6.43 age 20 years. At discharge from the Army he was a Pte in 173 Aust Field Ordnance Depot. He enlisted in Mataranka Northern Territory. He often told the story that he was in Darwin at the bombing and they moved them down to Katherine and then it was bombed so he was either in the CMF or working up there at the time and then enlisted in the AIF. B & W photo re group of soldiers - "FIRST MEAL ON THE BEACH" after landing Labuan 1945. Keith Livingston 2nd from the left "FIRST MEAL ON THE BEACH"photographs, photography, military history., labuan

Frank Cheetham enlisted in the 25th Batt AIF on 6.3.15 aged 38 years 3 months. Overseas suffering from Jaundice and Rhuematism he returned to Australia on 27.7.17 and discharged on 26.10.17 aged 40 years. He had previous service of 10 years in the British Army in India. Army records have his name down mostly as "Chetham".Medals, Court mounted, set of (3) re F. Cheetham 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. (replica not engraved) 3. Victory Medal. (replica not engraved)"598 Pte. F. Cheetham 25 BN A.I.F"numismatic - medals - military, metalcraft, replicas

Francis Harold Freeman No 1914 enlisted 29.2.16 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 46th Batt AIF aged 21 years 2 months. Embarked for England 20.5.16, hospital 13.10.16 with Influenza, allotted No 1914A, hospital 9.2.17 with Umps then Diptheria followed by Debility, marries Amy Eliza Spray 13.10.17, returns to France, hospital 29.10.19 with Influenza, discharged on 29.10.19 from the AIF. A brother No 1915 Thomas Henry 46th Batt KIA 11.6.17.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) Re F.H. Freeman. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."1914A, F. H. Freeman 46th Bn AIF"metalcraft, numismatics - medals- military

The tablets are in a collection relating to Arthur Richard GROAT Known as Dave. Enlisted No VX74724 in the 2nd AIF on 7.2.1942 age 23 years. On discharge 30.1.1946 he was a Pte in 108th GeneralTransport Coy. Metal tin containing Atebrin tablets.On bottom of tin "Atebrin, (0.1 GRAMME)”containers - commerical, medicine - pharmacy, atebrin

Henry Thomas Ridge initially enlisted in September 1934 No V57996, 8th Australian Infantry Battalion CMF. He rose to Sergeant then qualified as a Lieutenant on 8.10.41. He was stationed in Darwin during the bombing 19th Feb 1941. He was discharged and the re enlisted as VX148845 AIF on 9.3.44. He served overseas and was discharged 29.7.46 in 8MD Papua. Refer 473P.1) Pay book No 257028, brown covers re H.T Ridge. .2) Drivers Licence No 214206, Army issue, brown fabric covers, folds in three re H.T. Ridge Lieut. .3) Drivers Licence No 592440,civilian, yellowish paper, red, blue, black writing re H.T. Ridge. Feb 29-1941. .4) Army "Final Statement account," form W.F.88 re VX149945 Ridge HT, 20.10.44. Paper, black and white, stamped 21 october 1944. .5) Typed note re Lieut H. Ridge, yellowed paper dated 10.3.44, red lettering at top of page " CUTSA New South Wales". .6) Letter, dated 2.5.1942 to Mrs E. Ridge re H. Ridge "Seriously ill with appendicectomy.", letter yellowed. .7) Cardboard , yellowed, typed and hand written re brief description V57996 and VX148845 H.T. Ridge, military and medical history. .8) Telegram Re " V57996 H.T. Ridge seriously ill 30th April." Double sided, front Blue with message, rear red, stamped 1 May 1942. .9) Telegram re " V57996 H.T Ridge removed from ill list 7th May 1942, double sided, front blue with message, rear red, stamped 18th may 1942. .10) Pay book No 195734, yellow covers re H.T Ridge.documents - licences / letters, communication - telegraphic, photography - photographs

Volumes collected by Robert Lindsay Munro No VX147447, enlisted in th 2nd AIF on 23.11.43 age 29 years. At discharge on 2.1.46 he was a Sgt in 15th Infantry Brigade. 8 leather bound " SALT Army - airforce" magazines each leather bound, item has between 7-13 editions of ' SALT." Each has leather thong sew front and back covers. "Authorised Eduation Journal of the AMF and RAAF" .1) Vol 1, 2, oct 41 - mar 42 .2) Vol 3 ,4, April - Sep 42 .3) Vol 6 March 43 .4) Vol 5 oct 42 - Mar 43 .5) Vol 7 Sep 43 - Feb 44 .6) Vol 8 Mar - Aug 44 .7) Vol 9 Sep 44 - Feb 45 .8) Vol 10 Mar - may 45books collections - magazines, military history - army, airforce, salt magazine

John MURPHY VX15580 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.2.1940 age 28 years 5 months. Posted to 2/7th Bn on 6.4.1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 15.4.1940, embarked for Greece 9.4.1941 and returned from there in June 1941. Embarked for Australia on 8.3.1942 and disembarked Ceylon 7.4.1942 and did not re embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942. Transfers to 2nd Aust Tank W/Shops AEME on 3.10.1942 and then 2/4th Aust Base W/Shops, discharged from the Army on 3.10.1945. In the Greece and Crete campaigns the 2/7th Bn was essentially destroyed and it was rebuilt from a small core in Palestine in Garrison duties and then in Ceylon before returning to Australia..1)Medal set, brass plate mounted , group of (5) re .J. Murphy 1.1939 -45 star 2. Africa star 3. Defence medal 4. War medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single "Africa Star" with pins uniform attachment"VX15580 J Murphy"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Beret belonged to Douglas Charles Sharp VX92490 2nd AIF. Enlisted 27.5.43 age 18 years. At discharge on 22.10.46 he held th rank of Pte in 57th/60th Batt.Beret, cotton, jungle, with WW2 colour patch, vertical rectangle black and red denoting 57th/60th Batt 2nd AIF. costume-male headwear, beret

Items issued to Capt T McCAW VX93 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.10.1939, he was discharged on 19.2.1947 with the rank of Capt in 2/2nd Field Regt. He is also listed with a Regt No 350309 so assumably he enlisted again going by the uniform on Cat No 1488.2. Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence medal, British war medal, Australian Service medal, Efficiency decoration.Service dress, post WWII. .1) Trousers, kahki, waist buckles and buttons intact. .2) Shirt, light kahki, long sleeved, cotton, buttons intact, made by “Rexbilt” .3) Tie, light kahki colour .4) Jacket, Dress, Service, kahki, gold coloured metal buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 2 x sets of “Captains rank badges, 3 to each shoulder, 2 x collar epaulette badges, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and Efficiency ribbon, 2 x “R” badges (Retired Officer) .5) Cap, peak, leather strap, RAA hat badge, kahki. .6) & .7) Socks, pair, kahki. .8) & .9) Shoes, pair black .10) Belt, kahki with brass buckle.Inside coat and pants sewn in. “M TX”. Inside hat, “Commonwealth Clothing Factories Melbourne” “S56 71/8uniforms-army, military equipment

Gaiters issued to Osburn Percival Marett VX142527. Enlisted 17.7.1943 age 19 years, discharged with rank of Pte on 25.6.1946 in the 2/14 AIF Bn. .1) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles .2) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles. Both make a pair left foot & right foot.On both inside “VX142527 D.P.MARETT”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male, footwear

Alfred Edward Boland initially enlisted as V59811 then transferred to the AIF as VX120107 on 28.11.42. At discharge from the Army on 15.2.46 he was a Lieutenant in 41/2 Aust Inf Batt.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re A.E Boland. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal."VX120107 A.E Boland"medals, military, history

This item was hung in the Gallery of Honour, foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute since 11.11.1929. Commissioned by Drum Major WM DARWIN to comrades & citizens of his native city, Bendigo. After closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the item was placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room" William Darwin No 780 enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 22 years in G Coy 7th BN AIF. Embark for Eygpt 19.10.1914, Hospital 15.3.1915 - 3.5.1915, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, promoted to Act/Sgt 28.8.1915, on 28.9.1915 he was buried in an explosion and dug out 3/4 hours later, was unconcious for 2/3 days and had a leg wound. In amongst this he appears to have got Typhoid and never comes out of Hospital till 13.3.1916. He is returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit classed "Shell Shock".Rectangular dark brown ornate frame with glass, displaying a luminous painting. Pictured are 2 torches, a cross, a ship & a battlefield scene.“AIF. Bendigo Mourns Its Dead. Lest We Forget”brsl, smirsl, honors

Medals .3) to .6) belonged to David William Ralph Davies No V245464, enlisted on 19.12.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.46 he was a Pte in 57/60th Aust Infantry Battalion.1) Medal, circular, metal, issued to Commemorate Anzac Day 1918. Obverse has head of a soldier with Slouch Hat with wording "Honor to the AIF". Reverse has the words " Gallipoli, France, Palestine". .2) Medal, circular, metal, issued to School children to commemorate Victory and Peace in 1919. Obverse depicts a Women, reverse has figures of a Sailor and Soldier with the wording "Victory the Triumph of Liberty and Justice, the Peace of 1919". Medals, ribbons, single, (4) re D.W.R Davies. .3) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6) Australian Service Medal..3) .4) .5) .6) "V245464 D.W.R Davies"medals, memorabilia, military

ALAN WILLIAM HOLMES No VX124730 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.4.1943 age 20 years. At discharge on 24.6.1946 he held the rank of Cpl in 18th Advanced Ordnance Depot. Later in life he was President of the Bendigo RSL.Pair of US gaiters worn by soldiers in WWII. Made of canvas with green leather straps & brass bucklesInside canvas in black texta: “VX124730 A HOLMES 13”uniforms - army, costume - male - footwear, gaiters us

William HOLMES served 6 months in the Junior Cadets prior to WW1(National Archives records) As No 6826 he enlisted in the AIF in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt on 28.7.1917 age 18 years 10 months. Embarked 21.11.1917 and arrived Suez 15.12.1917, embark for England 9.1.1918, allotted letter A on Regt No due to duplication (6826A), hospital 16.4.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 25.4.1918, embark for France 29.4.1918, WIA 17.7.1918 Gassed, move to overseas Training Brigade 2.11.1918, embark for Australia 8.1.1919, discharged medically unfit 14.3.1919. He again enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 28.3.1942 as No V352711, promoted to Lieutenant 10.12.1942, discharged from the Corp on 31.10.1945. Items are part of a collection. .1) Small oval portrait in dark grey mount. .2) Group photo of WWI uniformed soldiers. WILLIAM HOLMES marked with blue ink above his head - middle row RHS..1) Handwritten: “W HOLMES, Dad when a boy” .2) Handwritten: “Dad when away” Stamped in blue ink: - Kitchener Studio Broadmeadows Camp - Ainar Studio Auburnphotography-photographs, military history - army

George DANIEL had 2 years previous military experience prior to enlisting in the AIF as a Cpl No 367 in C Sqd 8th LH Regt on 16.8.1915 age 26 years. Embark for Egypt 25.2.1915, embark for Gallipoli 16.5.1915, promoted to Sgt 10.7.1915, hospital with Influenza 28.7.1915, rejoin unit 16.8.1915, promoted to QM Sgt 26.12.1915, hospital 1.12.1916 (unclear), rejoin unit 6.12.1916, transfer to 3rd LH Regt 2.7.1917, transfer back to 8th LH Regt 12 10.1917, WIA 11.12.1917 GSW’s to Back and right leg, embark for Australia 15.2.1918, hospital re his wounds 2.4.1918, discharged Medically unfit 12.9.1918. Scarsdale is a small town near Ballarat where the family came from.Rectangular sepia photograph of Light Horse SCARSDALE with 2 Arab handlers. Wooden frame, glass front & brown mount.Light Horse SCARSDALE, the mount in Egypt of QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE DANIEL Regt No 367. 8th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Light Horse Brigade 1915-1918. SCARSDALE was killed in action near Jerusalem mid 1918. photography, scarsdale, light horse ww1, framing

Warick Rosenthal initially enlisted in the CMF on 2.5.42 and then transferred to the AIF on 10.9.42 age 28 years. He held the rank of Captain in the Australian Army Medical Corp. He was discharged from the Army on 19.7.46. Refer 775. He was a well known Doctor In Bendigo and the Medical Officer for the local CMF Unit for many years reaching the rank of Lt Col..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re W Rosenthal. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal. .2) Medals, court mounted, set of (3) Miniatures 1. The Defence Medal. 2. War medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal. .3) Service ribbons, set of (3) on brass plate with pin. 1. The Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal..1) "TX6321 W. Rosenthal"medals, military, medical

Henry Holmberg No's 334, 26673 8th L.H Regt AIF. Refer 54P for full service details re Henry and brother Carl. Also 609PCertificate of Discharge re Henry Holmberg, copy of original for display. Details name, rank, Regt number, enlistment date, reason for discharge, service number, home and abroad time and discharge date. Frame is black wood."Register No 413"frame accessories, documents - certificates, discharge

The recipient of the certificate is FRANCIS J WILLIAMS Reg No 7326 8th Battalion, from Stawell Victoria. Refer 69.2 for his service details.Honourable Discharge Certificate, FRANCIS J WILLIAMS AIF. Brown wooden frame, glass front & coloured certificate. Recipient's name written in red & black ink. Certificate features the Royal coat of arms mounted on 2 columns, all in red. Illustrated in black ink is Brittania holding a Union Jack & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipient's name.Within the red scroll's border: FRANCIS J WILLIAMS Australian Imperial Force Served with honour and war disabled in the Great War Honourably discharged on 11.7.1920 George R Idocuments - military, certificates, aif

Refer 622.3 medals, 772P.Certificate of Service/Discharge for an Officer TX6321 Capt. Warick Rosenthal - Number 47545. CMF - 02/05/1942 - 09/09/1942, AIF - 10/09/1942 - 19/07/1946. (RAS Badge issued 211849). form is yellowed, mounted on cardboard with photo corners with black edging all around" TX6321 Captain Warick Rosenthal Aust Army Medical Corps." certificates, military service, 2nd aif, mediccal

Item issued to John Claude William LEDEUX. Previous service in the CMF Regt No V24623 then enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX81693 on 26.6.1942 age 39 years. Discharged with the rank of private on 24.10.1945 serving in 20th Australian Motor Regiment. There re 12 Cat No’s attached to this Cat No.Brown cardboard cover containing cream paper pages printed in black. Issued by Australian Military Forces.military history - records, documents - army records, demobilization

Item souvenired by Donald Joseph Osborn NX56380, enlisted 29.7.40. He served in the 2/17th Australian Infantry Carrier Platoon 9th Div AIF. Served in the Seige of Tobruk, Tel El Eisa, El Alamein, Lae and Finschafen Campaigns. At discharge on 2.1.45 he was a Cpl in 3 Reinf's 2/17th Batt. .1) 38mm shell casing, engraved brass base. .2) Armour piercing projectile- anti-tank round.Faintly engraved "17th INF BATT/TOBRUK/July 20th/1941/AIF"arms-ammunition, military history, projectile

Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby

Items relate to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The postcards document Grinton's visits to various UK, French and European sites of interest. The ephemera in the last section include booklets, sketches, souvenirs, programmes, paper money, photo wallets, letters, pay slips and Grinton's discharge certificate. Part of the Grinton Collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by Jack Grinton during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. See also 1291.2P and 4528.2P. Black three ringed plastic folder in a rectangular black plastic box. Folder is divided into labelled sections each of which contains a number of postcards and assorted ephemera. Postcards and ephemera are housed in clear plastic pockets. A handwritten label is taped to the spine of the box..1) Each section divider is labelled in blue ink: 'P/Cs CAPE TOWN', 'P/Cs ENGLAND & SCOTLAND', 'P/Cs FRANCE & EUROPE', 'ASSORTED EPHEMERA' .2) On spine label handwritten in blue ink: 'POSTCARDS - Sth AFRICA, UK, FRANCE, ASSORTED EPHEMERA, JEAN GRINTON'. 38th battalion, books - albums, western front, john 'jack' grinton, grinton collection

Roy Henry CLEE No VX28338 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20.6.1940 age 24 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.9.1945 he was a Pte in No 37 Employment Coy.Brown plastic frame with gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to R H CLEE. Signed by Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs & Federal Member. Stamp on back: Galleria Framing & Prints.”documents - certificates, military history, government - federal govt, 50th anniversary, clee

Roy William Gillham enlisted on 8.1.17 in 7th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF. Embarked on 19.2.17. He survived the war unscathed and was discharged on 26.9.19 from the AIF.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re R.W Gillham. 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."3071 Pte R.W Gillham 38th Batt AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

William George Pyke enlisted in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 8.4.1915 No 1565 age 33 years 4 months. He was hospitalised at Anzac was returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit on 13.3.16. Classed “Asthma. He re enlisted again on 30.4.17 No 4869 in the 13th reinforcements 29th Batt then transferred to the 38th Batt on 1.1.1918. He was gassed severely on 11.8.18. He was discharged medically unfit on 8.7.1919. He passed away 26.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W.G Pyke. 1. 1914-1915 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal, replica not engraved. .1 "1565 Pte W G Pyke 21 BN AIF"medals, history, military

Allan Percival James No VX115914 2nd AIF enlisted on 2.8.41. At discharge on 6.12.45 he was a Pte in 7th Aust Infantry Battalion.Medal, single, no ribbon re A.P James. 1. Australian Service Medal WW11."VX115914 A.P James"medals, military, history

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

Carved by Walter Ernest Rowe VX44035 2nd AIF. Enlisted 7.9.1940 age 34 years. Taken POW at the fall of Singapore. At discharge on 20.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2nd/4th Casualty Clearing Station. Teak wooden box crafted whilst a prisoner of War. Carved Burma / Malaya 1942 1943.Carved in lid “2/4 CCS, WE Rowe”, “VX 44035 8th Div AIF” Hand inscribed on lid, “Dela Fliente”containers, military history - souvenirs, handcrafts - woodwork, pow