Items relate to Clifford Alfred Cairncross, joined the RAAF on 4.6.1942 No 56931 age 28 years. At discharge on 16.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 40 Operational Base unit..1) Map of ocean curents & surface winds west pacific area - on silk fabric (Nov - Apr). .2) Heliograph mirror & foresight, glass & metal with printed instructions on mirror back. .3) Cotton pouch to hold heliograph. .4) 1 Pair black leather large pilot's gloves .5) 1 Pair brown leather pilot's gloves .6) Aircraft recognition US Navy book .7) Brown leather document pouchdocuments - maps, costume accessories, glove accessories, communications - signals, containers, books - reference

James Woods No NX29622, born Wee Waa NSW enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle East with 2/2nd Machine Gun Batt he was awarded the Military Medal for " Conspicious and outstanding control of fire during the period 10 July - 2 August in the Tel El Eisa area". WIA with GSW's to chest and back he was discharged medically unfit on 4.6.43 with the rank of Cpl.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (6) re H.J.Woods 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 3. Africa Star, not engraved but original. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal."NX29622 Cpl H.J.Woods. AIF"medals, military, bravery, history

KIngsley William Allen No VX109839 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.42. At discharge from the AIF on 21.11.45 he held the rank of Craftsman in No 11 Aust Advanced Workshops.Medals, individual, not mounted, set of (4) re K.W.Allen. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) Australian Service Medal. .4) War Medal 1939-45.All marked "VX109839 K.W.Allen"medals, military, history

K.W Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2193, 2196P. Certificate of Discharge re VX109839 K.W Allen, certificate No 303737, yellowed parchment paper, black printed form with spaces to type in individual details. Form details name, rank, Regt No, enlistment and discharge dates, service in and outside of Australia, signed by Officer in charge at date of discharge. documents, military, service

.1) Charles Henry Ernest Williams No 1108 enlisted in the AIF in G Coy 15th Batt on 26.9.1914 age 29 years. Embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, KIA 2.5.1915, buried at Popes Hill. His body was later exhumed and buried in Quinns Post Cemetery. .2) Stanley Melville De Ravin had some 5 years military service prior to enlisting in the AIF on 24.8.1914 with the rank of Lieut in G Coy 7th Batt age 24 years. Embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, promoted Capt 26.4.1915, awarded MID for “Conspicious Gallantry and Services” between 25.4.1915 - 5.5.1915, WIA 8.5.1915 GSW to Foot, returned to Aust classed unfit for General Service, promoted Major 13.7.1917, returned to France July 1917, transferred to Senior Officers School England Oct 1917, hospitalised in November 1917 he then left England for Australia with effects of a dislocated knee on 24.1.1918, his appointment in the AIF terminated on 24.4.1918. He was one of the “First Lot” of 93 men who volunteered in Bendigo. .3) Alfred R Williams No VX53411 enlisted in the 2nd AIF with 2/28th Batt on 21.4.1941 age 21 years. Promoted to Cpl he was KIA at El Alamein on 23.10.1942. .4) James Andrew Williams “MM” No 742 enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 40th Batt on 15.3.1916 age 29 years. Embark for England 1.7.1916, embark for France 30.9.1916, transfer to 15th Batt 13.10.1916, allotted Regt No 742A, hospital 26.1.1917 with Fracured Rib, rejoin unit 7.3.1917, WIA 11.4.1917 GSW left forearm severe remaining on duty for a short period, rejoin unit 16.7.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 26.9.1917 GSW neck and arm, during this action he was awarded the “Military Medal” at Zonnebeke, promoted Cpl 2.10.1917, rejoin unit 18.12.1917, WIA 3rd occasion 25.8.1918 Gassed, while recovering admitted with Diarrehoea 26.10.1918. After all this he gets himself into some trouble refusing a duty and is charged and reduced to the ranks. He disembarks in Melbourne on 13.11.1919 and discharged from the AIF on 14.1.1921..1) Copy - black and white photograph of soldier in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. Private Charles H E WILLIAMS. Service details in black ink on paper. .2) Copy - black and white portrait photograph mounted in green cardboard folder. Major Stanley M De RAVIN. Information in black print on white paper. .3) Copy - black and white portrait photograph, solder in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. Cpl Alfred R WILLIAMS. Information in black print on white paper. .4) Copy - black and white photograph soldier in uniform mounted in green cardboard folder. James Andrew WILLIAMS. Information in black print on white paper..1) In loving memory of great uncle Charles killed at Gallipoli may 20th 1915. From Jan Grose. .2) In loving memory Major Stanley M De RAVIN from I & J Grose .3) In loving memory of our uncle great uncle and great great uncle J.C. A. O Grose. .4) In loving memory of our grandfather great grandfather and great great grandfather J.C. A.O. Grosephotographs, oval, ww1

Items in the collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2Buttons and rank insignia on cardboard, 15 buttons, 4 insignia. Buttons numbered from 1 - 17, buttons 7 and 14 missing. Rank insignia numbered 3-6. buttons, badges, souvenirs

Patrick Joseph Morgan was a big man for the times at 6 foot 3 and a half inches. He had 5 years service prior to enlisting in the AIF on Instructional Staff in 16th Light Horse with the rank of A/Staff Sgt. He enlisted in the AIF in 9th reinforcements B Coy 58th Batt with the rank of Sgt 16.2.1917 age 23 years 7 months. Embark for England 16.7.1917, embark for France 4.12.17, attend Musketry School 22.5.1918 - 30.6.1918, KIA 31.8.1918.B/W copy of original photo for display of Patrick Joseph Morgan in uniform wearing peak cap, Sam Brown, on sleeve 4 stripes. “Patrick Joseph Morgan K.I.A 31/8/1918”photography- photographs, morgan

Military payment certificates (currency) used to pay U.S troops in Vietnam, also allied troops, for use in military installations, not for use in the general public. This was to prevent the use of U.S Dollars getting into the black market and use by the enemy. Every so often a change would happen and all money handed in and new notes would be issued. Commonly called “MPC” Items souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius No 3176333, served Vietnam 19.11.68 to 10.10.69 with HQ 5 Coy RAASC and 25 Supply PL RAASC with the rank of Cpl. He then served in Malaya from 1970 - 72. He served some 12 years in the Regular Army..1) US Military Currency, 2x $1, 2x 50c .2) US Military Currency, 2x 25c, 2x $10, 2x 5c.numismatics-notes, military history, mpc

Robert Osborne Temple No VX134542 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.12.1942 aged 21 years. At discharge on 25.3.1946 he held the rank of Sgt in the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion. As above his enlistment date from the nominal roll is 10.12.1942 and the date on the licence is 16.9.1942. He was most likely in a CMF unit at that time and transferred to 16 Battalion which was given AIF status. Not to be confused with 2nd /16th Batt AIF. Driver's license, No 237375, cardboard with vinyl coating, dark brown colour, folds in three. Issued by Australian Army to R.O Temple.“VX134542 Sgt R.O Temple”documents-licenses, military history-army, drivers

The light blue chevron denotes one years overseas service worn inverted above the cuff. The items relate to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer cat no 1760.4..1) & .2) RAAF Sergeants rank stripes. Three cloth "V" shaped stripes in shades of khaki. .3) Light blue service chevron stripe on dark blue background. uniforms-insignia, military history-raaf, sergeants, service chevron

Badges relate to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4. .1) .2) Badge rank, metal blackened brass, crown shape with 2 lugs on rear for uniform attachment. .3) .4) Badge rank, metal , blackened brass, crown shape with 2 lugs on rear for uniform attachment. Badge fitted to a circular metal disk with a split pin through . badges, rank, insignia raaf

Keith Charles BUCKLEY initially enlisted in the CMF on 6.3.1939 age 27 years 4 months. He had an odd No 449179 in 6th Bn (RMR), this changed to V55220, made L/Cpl 1.8.1940, transfers to the 2nd AIF No VX112283 on 29.10.1942. At some point he obviously signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514, discharged from the services on 1.11.1958 with the rank of Major in Signals Cipher. Refer also Cat No 1440.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45 5. Australian Service Medal."VX112283 K.C.Buckley"decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military

Robert Raymond Quin No VX123691 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 12.3.1943 age 36 years. On discharge on 13.12.1944 he held the rank of Gunner in N Troop Lt A.Identity discs re R.R.Quin. .1) Compressed round fibre ID disc. .2) Compressed octagonal shape fibre ID disc. .3) Leather cord to suit..1) “VX123691 RR QUIN RC A2” .2) “VX123691 RR QUIN RC A2”identity, disc’s, quinn

William Lachlan Fraser No VX31059 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 18.6.1940 age 32 years. On discharge on 30.12.1943 he held the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class in Australian Army Canteen Services.Australian Military Forces Driving Licence No 41806 for VX31059 WO 2 Fraser W.L licence, documents, military history, drivers, fraser

Francis Joseph Palmer V65132 enlisted in the CMF on 12.3.1941 age 29 years. On discharge on 6.2.1946 he held the rank of Pte in 37/52nd Aust Infantry Battalion.Record of Service Book AAB 83 re F.J.Palmer, brown covers“V65132 Pte Palmer F.J”documents, record of service, palmer

Neil Walton Davis initially enlisted in the CMF V68097 possibly early 1942 then transferring to the 2nd AIF as VX119616 on 1.12.1942 age 29 years. On discharge from the Army 25.6.1945 he held the rank of L/Sgt in RR & GDD.Soldiers Record of Service Book AAB 83 re N.W Davis.“VX119616 DAVIS, NEIL WALTON”documents, military service, army records, service records, davis

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

Charles "Watty" McLeod No 944 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 25.2.16, embarked for England 20.6.16. Hospitalised at sea with "Chill"1916, Gastroenteritis 1916, WIA 1917 "Gassed", hospital again in 1918 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF on 30.4.1919 with the rank of Cpl. Refer 1644P, 1645..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) Re C.W McLeod. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replacement, not engraved. .2) Badge, bronze "Returned from Active Service". Round with Rising Sun and scroll with "Australian Military Forces AIF" in centre and crown atop. Rear is stamped with a number and has 2 lugs for attaching to clothes..1 "944 Cpl CW McLeod 38 Bn AIF" .2 "Issued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service 111659"medals, military, active service

Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals..1 Discharge certificate re Hugh Pippin 1895 LCpl 38th Batt AIF, VB No 43552, No 125852. Yellowish colour. .2 Paper re 2nd Anzac corps Lewis Gun School, re H Pippin 1895 passing 9th Course Lewis Gun, dated 20th Oct 17. Paper is yellowed, writing is in ink. .3 Leave pass re. H Pippin 1895. Leave dates 14/4/19-25/4/19. Yellowed paper. .4 Gift diary from Australian Comforts Fund 1919. Red fabric cover with silver circle with red star and letters "ACF". Rear has silver rising sun badge. Only 2 pages remaining..4 "This diary belongs to H Pippin, Euston, Regt No 1895, rank Cpl"documents-certificates, diaries, military history

Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif

Jack Cowan MAY No VX94224 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 4.2.1944 age 21 years. At discharge on 9.12.1946 he held the rank of Trooper in 2/10th Australian Commando Regt. Certificate of Appreciation from City of Bendigo to J. C. May. Wooden frame - glass front - cardboard backing. Coloured certificate with service member and flags on top with Bendigo Buildings in background. Signed by Mayor and Town Clerk. Red seal bottom L.H.S. documents - certificates, frame accessories, bendigo shire

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

The Service Ribbons relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd 1st and 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 27.1.1916 No 10594 in Div Signal Company 3 age 20 years. Embarked for overseas 27.5.1916. As a driver in Signals he was WIA on 4.6.1918 GSW to right thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.6.1919. At some point he enlisted in the Peace time Army and was promoted to Lieut 3rd Div Signals on 1.7.1921, promoted Major 19.2.1929, to Command 2nd Div Sigs 9.9.1936, 3rd Div Sigs 5.5.1939 then to 7th Div Sigs as Lt Col and transfers to the AIF as VX20311, serves in the Middle East, Syria and Pacific. Discharged from the Army on 9.1.1946 with the rank of Colonel. Refer 2034P.Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal 3. 1939-45 Star 4. Africa Star Bottom Row: 1. Pacific Star 2. War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf clasp 'MID' 3. Australian Service Medal 4. Efficiency Decorationmanchester-trimmings, military history

Michael Sydney Boyle No 3464 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 12.7.15 age 26 years 2 months. Embark for Eygpt 29.12.15, transfers to the 60th Batt 26.2.16, promoted to Sgt 22.3.16, hospital 15.4.16 (unclear), embark for France 22.6.16, WIA 19.7.16 GSW to left elbow. Transfers to 17th Field Ambulance, embarks for France again 28.11.17, appointed acting CSM 19.1.18, transfers to No 1 A.C.D and reverts in rank to Sgt 18.4.18, discharged from the AIF 14.7.19. Frank Vincent Boyle No 3463 enlists in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 17.7.15 age 20 years 8 months. Embarks for Eygpt 29.12.15, transfers to 60th Batt 26.2.16, promoted to Sgt 25.3.16, embark for France 22.6.16, WIA 19.7.16 GSW right ankle and left thigh, returns to Australia 22.2.17, discharged from the AIF 25.5.17. James (Jim) Munro Matheson Boyle No 5955 enlisted in 12 reinforcements F.A.B 2 on 12.7.15 age 25 years 2 months. Embarks for Eygpt 9.11.15, transfer to 5th Battery F.A.B 19.1.16, embark for France 22.3.16, promoted Bombadier 5.11.16, hospital 25.6.17 with Bronchitis, promoted CPl 30.10.17, promoted Sgt 5.11.17, hospital 11.3.18 with Haemoptysis, returns to Australia 6.6.18 classed with Mediastinal tumour, discharged from the AIF on 21.2.19. .1) Syd Boyle standing in uniform, Sergeant stripes. On light brown card backing with darker brown scroll work around. Crown at top left side, lion at bottom centre. Sepia colour, .2) Oval shape re Frank Boyle in peak cap, Sergeant stripes. On brown card backing with raised relief around photo. Sepia colour, .3) Jim Boyle in uniform, peak cap, Corporal stripes, garden background. Black & white. On light fawn backing with ornate edging & ribbon at top..1) “To Mrs Ferguson from yours sincerely Syd Boyle” .2) “To Mrs Ferguson from yours very sincerely Frank Boyle” .3) “To Mrs Ferguson from yours sincerely Jim Boyle”photography - photographs, boyle brothers

Photo Herbert Booker FIELD as a Senior Cadet prior to WWI, he had 4 years in Senior Cadets. Herbert enlisted in the AIF on 26.6.1917 age 18 years in the 25th Reinforcements 14th Bn No 7596, embarked for England 21.11.1917, disembark 5.1.1918, attends 4th Div Signal School, embarks for France 29.7.1918 to reinforce 13th Bn, RTA 1.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 14.1.1920. He enlists in the CMF on 3.5.1939 No V1629, appointed Lt 3.12.1937, transfers to the 2nd AIF 10.9.1942 as VX104280, joins the Interim Army 1.7.1947 till 7.6.1948, appointment terminated with the rank of Lt Col. Awarded the "Efficiency Decoration"Frame, brown stained timber with gold inner edge also decorated with copper wire. Timber mount with glass. Photo, black & white of a soldier in uniform, half portrait of H B FIELD. He is in his Cadets uniform. Handwritten in blue ink on brown paper on back of frame: “Mrs J E McCrystal” In Red ink: “Prior to enlisting WWI Senior Cadets 2nd Lt 67B. 1st AIF HB FIELD PTE 7596 13th Aust Inf Btn. 2nd AIF VX104280 HQ 8th Command Quartermaster General (not in notes) On white label: "H B FIELD As a Senior Cadet prior to WWI. No 7596 13th Batt AIF' No VX104280 2nd AIF. Donated by Mrs J E McCrystal"photography-photographs, frame accessories, cadets, 67th

Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM No 4472 enlisted in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 28.1.16. Transferred to 57th Batt 1.4.16. Promoted Sergeant 4.4.16. Embarked for France 17.6.16. Hospital on arrival at Marseille with Influenza 22.6.16. WIA remaining on duty 17.12.16. Promoted to CSM 7.2.17. Promoted to RSM 5.4.17. Awarded the "The Distinguished Conduct Medal" at Glencorse Wood over period 25-27 Sept 1917. (Refer 894) Hospital 24.4.18 with Cellilitis back. Discharged from the AIF 13.4.19. Refer 207P, 208.7,1826. Copy of Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re E.F Dawson No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Certificate details enlistment date, Name, Rank, Regt No, age, service home and abroad and discharge date.military-army-records, cerificates, discharge aif

Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Badge, shoulder, officers rank insignia. Red enamel inlay. Green leaves in circumference with clip. .2) As above without clip..1) & 2) "IRIA JUNCTA in UND"badges rank, officers

.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft

Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE, JP. Jack as he was known enlisted in the Australian Army near the end of WWII No 31224 age 16 years. He then served in Malaya 1959 - 1961then Vietnam with the rank of Captain with 1st Aust Task Force HQ Light Aid Detachment (LAD) 7.5.1969 - 7.11.1969, HQ Aust Force Vietnam Army component 8.11.1969 - 7.5.1970. He retired with the rank of Major in 1985 after 40 years plus. He was awarded an MBE in 1969 for his services to the Australian War Memorial. Elected to Committee Bendigo RSL 1988 - 1993 with Snr Vice President 1989 - 1993, re-elected 1999 - 2000. Re-elected again in 2002 as Snr Vice President. He was elected to Bendigo City Council 1990 - 1993 serving as Mayor in 1993. .1) Bush hat, floppy, khaki canvas, belonged to Major J BALSILLIE. .2) - .4) Gauze wound dressing in brown cotton pack, 2 rolls per pack. .5) Neck cloth, green cotton..1) Inside hat: Maj J Balsillie. .2) - .4) Labelled: First Field Dressings.headwear, medical dressings

Malcolm John TAYLOR enlisted in the RAAF on 19.6.1942 aged 19 years, service No 418772. On 4.3.1943 his records show he was granted his Air Gunners badge, received the rank of Pilot Officer (P/O) on 25.6.1943, posted to No 31 Sqd RAAF (Beaufighters) on 1.10.1943, 4.12.1943 reported missing believed killed on a non operational flight from Aust. The same day his records show “presumed dead by Air Ministry”. Refer Cat No's 113, 114.2, 115.2. Photo, plain black frame of Malcolm John TAYLOR in uniform, garden in background. photography-photographs, military history, raaf