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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard, "To my sister"
See Cat 4799 for dataEmbroidered postcard. It has a white cardboard embossed frame. The embroidered pattern is of green leaves, white and red flowers. At the bottom is embroidered "To my Sister". That is in a silvery white. The flower arrangement is an actual flap, lifting that flap is a small card. On that card is a seated British soldier in war torn trench talking to a little angel. The transcription is "Tell her that I love her".The letter side is written in faint pencil. It is headed - France 12 /1/17. Dear Sister ............... It finishes up with "Love to all, Joe". A lot of the writing is hard to see.ww1, postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1 Battle of Hamel, France, LAFFIN John, The Battle of Hamel - The Australian's Finest Victory", 1999
... BOOK, WW1 Battle of Hamel, France... goldfields BOOK, WW1 Battle of Hamel, France Book The Battle of Hamel ...Book on the Battle of Hamel.Soft cover book. Soft cover cardboard. Blacks, blue and white print on front, spine and books. Front and back covers illustrated montage of black and white, sepia photographs of battle scene. 176 pages - cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.Book on the Battle of Hamel.books, ww1, battle, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - PERSONAL CORRESPONDENCE, LATCHFORD Mark, "LETTERS TO LILY VALE, ERNEST LATCHFORD MBE MC, in France, Persia, and Russia, 1916-1919", 2020
Collection of transcribed correspondence written by Ern Latchford from 1916-1919, nearly all addressed to his fiancee and later wife, Linda Dehnert of 'Lily Vale' Ballan.Correspondence written to fiancee and later wife. Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, black and white print on front, spine and book cover illustrated with montage of photographs in yellow sepia colours. Portrait, House, landscape with buildings in background. 328 pages, semi gloss white, illustrated black and white photographs and colour maps.book, letters, ww1, biography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - ARCHIVE BOX - GRINTON COLLECTION, Miss Jean Grinton, Photographs and Postcards - 1916 to 1919 and Folder c.2009
Items relate to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The photographs were taken during and after WW1. The series of postcards, some of which are labelled, were collected by Grinton. Pictures of 38th Battalion soldiers are depicted on a number of postcards. Other photographs and postcards feature scenes from France and the UK. Part of the Grinton Collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by Jack Grinton during WW1. See also 1290.2P and 1291.2P. Refer Cat No 1280 for Jacks service recordBlack three ringed plastic folder in a black plastic box. Folder is divided into labelled sections each of which contains a number of photographs or postcards. Photographs and post cards are housed in clear plastic pockets. A handwritten white label is taped to the spine of the box..1) Each section divider is labelled in blue ink: 'ADDITIONAL PHOTOS', 'PHOTOS WITH WRITING', POSTCARDS', SCHRAPNEL POSTCARDS', HEATHER'S CARDS'. .2) On spine label handwritten in blue ink: ' ADDITIONAL PHOTOS', PHOTOS WITH WRITING', POSTCARDS', SCHRAPNEL POSTCARDS', HEATHER'S CARDS', JEAN GRINTON'.38th battalion, postcards, photography - photographs, books - albums, grinton collection, western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, C.1917
Letters from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Letter, “YMCA, With the Australian Imperial Force” letterhead, yellowed, all printing in red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .2) letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil & ink. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, unlined, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) Main points, “France Sun 11th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother”, “Always your loving son Alf” .2) Main points, “I remain your loving brother & son xxxx Alf (Love to all)” .3 Main points, “France Sun 18th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother & all”letters, ymca, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER WW1, 24.2.1917
Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES, Both 1918
... No 2156. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details. France ...One letter is to “Jim and all at home”, the other to “Dear Mother” The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Addressed envelope, “On Active service” with hand written address and Field post Mark. .2) Hand written letter in pencil dated 6.1.1918. .3) Addressed “On Active Service” Salvation Army envelope. .4) Hand written letter dated 25.5.1918.france, letters, envelopes, aif, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, 14th Bat., 4th Brigade, AIF, France, 3 September 1916, 1916
Mention of Jack O'day being killed First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 14th australian infantry battalion, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, jack o'day, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1, aif -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, France, 29 July 1917, 1917
First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 14th australian infantry battalion, aif, charles (charlie) thomas harris, charles thomas harris, first world war, france, kangaroo ground, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Letter to Lily Howard from Charlie Callan, No. 1 Command Depot, 19 Januray 1918, 1918
Lieut. Charles James Callan, (bushman) a former member of the Caledonia Rifle Club, Queenstown, enlisted 2 August 1915 and was killed in action 29 September 1918 near Bony during an attack on the Hindenburg Line. He is buried in Ste Emilie Valley Cemetery, Villers-Faucon, France. First World War letters and postcards from various (unknown) servicemen written to Lily Thompson (Lew Howard's aunty). She would write to the servicemen.Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charles james callan, first world war, honour roll, kia, letters, lew howard collection, no. 1 command depot, panton hill, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, France, 11 June 1916, 1916
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charlie harris, france, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, France, 21 June 1916, 1916
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charlie harris, france, first world war, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from W.W.W., France, 21 January 1917, 1917
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Sadie Howard from W.W.W., France, 22 January 1917, 1917
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Pte Patrick Francis Plunkett, France, 5 August 1917, 1917
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, patrick francis plunkett, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Pte Patrick Francis Plunkett, France, 5 August 1917, 1917
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, patrick francis plunkett, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Pte Patrick Francis Plunkett, France, 7 August 1917, 1917
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, patrick francis plunkett, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, France, 4 September 1917, 1917
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charlie harris, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard's mother from Harold (?), Boulonge-sur-Mer, France, c.9 February 1918, 1918
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Harold (?), France, 9 February 1918, 1918
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Eric (?), France, 28 April 1918, 1918
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Postcard to Lily Howard from Charlie Harris, France, 9 June 1918, 1918
Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan aif, charlie harris, first world war, france, letters, lew howard collection, lily howard, ww1 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Medals of PTE Arthur Ernest Clarke
... WW1 Served in Gallipoli & France WW2 Militia The 1914 Star... Medals of PTE Arthur Ernest Clarke Clarke SN 1703 8 Btn AIF WW1 ...WW1 Served in Gallipoli & France WW2 Militia The 1914 Star This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22nd November 1914 inclusive. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. It should be remembered that recipients of this medal were responsible for assisting the French to hold back the German army while new recruits could be trained and equipped. Collectively, they fully deserve a great deal of honour for their part in the first sixteen weeks of the Great War. There were approximately 378,000 1914 Stars issued. The British War Medal, 1914-18 The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The Allied Victory Medal Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The 1939-45 Star Awarded for service as follows: • Army - awarded for six months service in an operational command during the period 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. The War Medal 1939-45 Awarded to members who served full-time in operational or non-operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Clarke SN 1703 8 Btn AIF -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Field Gun
WWI Field Gun, M15 Skoda, German Army, Captured in St Martins Wood France by 5th Battalion 23rd August 1918weapon, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
McCAGUE J. J
Personal letters James J McCAGUE from France Dec 1916 to Dec 1918. - 1st ANZAC Cyclist Battalion, A Coy WW1documents, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
LIEBERMAN F
Service Record #8197 Gnr. Frederick Lieberman, 6th FAB. KIA 1918 France. See PIC064 letter from KGV + scroll (on wall in Library)picture, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
... Silk, souvenir from France Ephemera WW1 General ...Silk, souvenir from Franceephemera, ww1, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars
French Made binoculars made in 1900 for Defence Dept made by A TUBBUZequipment, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Picture (size 4)
Framed Message from the King to Family and scroll - #8197 Gnr. Frederick Lieberman, 6th FAB, AIF.KIA 11.8.1918 France.(Part of Col039)picture, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Field Map
... Very old, fragile map of Becelaere, Western Front, France ...Very old, fragile map of Becelaere, Western Front, France.documents, ww1, army