Image depicts a group of 5 soldiers all believed to be under 16 years who served with the 2nd AIF in the Middle East in 1941. VX56792 George COKER DOB 11/9/1921 - 2/24 Battalion - was wounded in action on 31/10/1942. SLUNINGS not listed as serving with the 2/24 Battalion. The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced sepia photograph of 5 soldiers seated and all wearing slouch hats Attached on rear - 2nd AIF Babes Middle East 1941 - All under 16 years Back Row - Laycock 2/21 / Unknown 2/23 Front Row - Coker 2/24 / Slunings 2/24 / Unknown 2/242/24th battalion, wangaratta, george coker

Photo of an Australian soldier taken in a formal position. No identification but likely WW1.Small black and white photo of a soldier in uniform leaning against a stand and holding a baton under his arm. Photo is on the front of a postcard that had not been used.Written on the back "Lizzie Brown" Imprint on corner of photo - " Kalima", some numbers and "Bendigo".ww1, soldier, post card, photo

Image depicts a group of 10 unknown soldiers from Wangaratta in Victoria On grey mount original black and white photograph of 10 soldiers in three rows all wearing army coats and slouch hats. Row of tents in back ground.Top left corner - Wangaratta Bhoy's" Attached to rear - newspaper article entitled "Wangaratta's Own" returns wangaratta, ww2, army

Documented stories of Australian soldiers who served on Crete and in the Greek CampaignHard cover book. The Battle of Crete , the Untold Story by Dina Gerolymou. Details of many Australian Soldiers who served on Crete in WW2.Contain photo and text.

Photo of unidentified Australian soldier from WW1.Sepia photo of Australian soldier from chest up, in uniform, bandolier and slouch hat. The back is torn as it was stuck to another surface and ripped off, torn bottom left corner.ww1, photo soldier

item Re R.T.Phillips VX113093, refer Cat No 3239P for his service details.Australian Military Forces Demobilization Procedure Book AAB 87 No 239161. Soft brown cover with black printing. The various pages in this book show the steps a soldier needed to take to be discharged. Several units & dates shown.Soldier: "VX113093, Cpl PHILLIPS Robert Thomas. Home Address Dingee, Vic. Issued: 21.9.45. From: District Accounts Office NT"books-manuals/reference, military history, demobilization

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a black and white photograph of soldiers constructing a roadway at the front. Handwritten message on the back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, photograph, soldier, the front, road, construction

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with black and white image of a mother and daughter, with inset of a soldier, probably the father / husband. Front: "fond thoughts of you"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, mum, dad, daughter, photograph, black and white

The soldier is Lionel Clarence Younghusband, initial enlistment No N199216, transferred to AIF No NX115868 age 22 years on 7.9.1942, date of death listed as 14.7.1943 while serving in 3rd ARMD DIV.Black & white photograph mounted on polished map of Australia mounted on timber rectangular stand. Photograph of a soldier in uniform.Hand inscribed on map - “Lionel NX115868 / 3rd Amd Div / AIF”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs

A photo of two soldiers working on tins and barbed wire at Gallipoli. One man is working with a strip of barbed wire on an anvil. They are surrounded by discarded cans. It was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of two soldiers working at Gallipoli.gallipoli, world war one, soldiers

Small round badge with central heart shape, colours are red, green, yellow & gold.In centre: “DISCHARGED SOLDIERS FUND FOR OUR RETURNED SOLDIERS”badge, soldiers fund raising, discharged soldiers

This black and white image taken of Australian soldiers at the Headquarters of the AIF Overseas Training Brigade based at Longbridge Deverell in Wiltshire England prior to distribution of Comfort Funds Xmas Boxes in 1918. One of the soldiers in the image is Private Llewellyn EVANS 5335 of the 24th Battalion. EVANS was born on the 9/8/1879 at Moyhu in Victoria. He was a farmer and enlisted on the 8/2/1916 at the age of 36 years. He embarked on the 1/8/1916 and was wounded twice, first in 1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the right leg and again in 1918 receiving a gunshot wound to the right arm and leg. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 30/4/1919.Sand Hill (Longbridge Deverill)- Sand Hill camp was built in 1914 to accommodate infantry units. Australian troops arrived at Longbridge Deverill in October 1917, when their Overseas Training Brigade was moved from Perham Down and established there to train soldiers who had recovered from illness and wounds for a return to active service. Brown timber frame containing photograph of large group of soldiers and band members in an open field.Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F. Longbridge Deverall, March 1918 comfort fund, ww1, llewellyn evans, 24th battalion, longbridge deverill

The four Soldiers from left to right are, Hedley Sampson VX71343, Alan Ball VX85724, Richmond Ball VX71333, Dave King VX71340, all from Cohuna. Refer Cat No 5588 re Richmond Ball, on that item Hedley Sampson's name is also on re 5th Docks Operating Company. Refer Cat No 5589P for Alan Ball. Dave King married Betty Ball.Photograph, sepia tone showing four Soldiers standing side on in a row.photographs, 5th docks, ww2

The Eureka Stockade was fought on the morning of 03 December 1854. Around 22 soldiers and diggers were killed as the result of the battle. Paper with printed wordsCorrespondence in cemetery files at Community Services Victoria re the disgraceful state of the soldiers' graves in the Ballaarat Old Cemetery. Dated 7.10.91 (1891)eureka graves, ballaarat old cemetery, ballarat old cemetery, miltary, soldier's graves

From Information Book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Original painting polyvinyl acetate on hard board. Depicts five soldiers in vivid cobalt blue. The soldiers stand huddled together, one wearing an emu plume in his slouched hat, another has Corporal's stripes and one is holding a rifle. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details on print. "SIDNEY NOLAN - (1917 - 1992) Soldiers 1959". Sidney Nolan - embarked on a series of Gallipoli drawings and paintings which he completed over a 20 year period.framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary

This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - South West Pacific area. A private soldier is shown cautiously advancing down a jungle track outflanking Allied defensive positions1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Imperial Japanese Army advancing through jungle in Malaya January 1942fall of singapore, 8th australian division

A photo of soldiers having a break or meal in France in World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of soldiers in France during World War One.world war one, france, soldiers

From information on the reverse side of the image, the soldier has been identified as Pte. T.C. Hildebrand/ F Coy. Geelong/ 9/10/15.An unmounted black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform identified as Private T. C. Hildebrand of F Company, Geelong 9 October 1915on back in ink: MRS BYRNE / YOURS TRULY PTE T.C. HILDEBRAND F COY / GEELONG / 9/10/15soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, hildebrand, t. c. (private), byrne, - (mrs), george evans collection

Stories and photographs of Australian soldiers during WW2. Discusses WW1 campaigns and the stories of the soldiers who were involved. Light brown and cream coloured cover with cut out in front centre showing a picture of an Australian soldier. Title and authors name printed below cut out on front page and on spine. Back page has a short inscription on it. 399 pages. previous inscription inside has been whited out.ww1 campaigns, ww2 australian soldiers, australian diggers

In WW1 postcards often were prepared with actual personal photos on front. Identity of the soldiers is unknown.Various black and white photos of WW1 soldiers posing for formal photos. Primarily on the front of a postcard. Some cards from Australia and some marked from France.2. On back written "Lily K". 3. Message to "Dear L" from "Jack" 4. Message "With love, to Lilly from Stan Mac 19/9/17". 6. Message "With love from Jack xxx".postcards, ww1

The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA (standing on the right) Refer 1893.2P for his service history and other collection items. The other soldier is George Lyonel Henson No 4823 enlisted in the AIF on 8..7.1915 in the 14th reinforcements 6th Batt age 19 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 7.3.1916, transfers to 58th Batt 19.5.1916, embarks for France 21.6.1916, promoted to Sgt 3.7.1916, transfers to 57th Batt 29.8.1916. During 1918 he attends Musketry and Corps school totalling 5 weeks. WIA 28.9.1918 GSW’s multiple and DOW’s the same day. His name and Heards is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Roll Bendigo.Photo postcard, sepia tone showing two soldiers in uniform standing. Writing on rear in purple pencil.“Dear sister, this is a photo of us both, pretty poor photo. If you have time you might call on George’s mother in Queen St, Mrs Henson 170 Queen St Bendigo”. photographs, postcards, heard

8th Australian Light Horse Regiment was raised following Federation from companies of the Victorian Mounted Rifles in North East Victoria. It was an all volunteer force of citizen soldiers. The annual encampment, usually conducted over the Easter break, was the culmination of training conducted in local areas throughout the year. Study of citizen soldiers in first decade following FederationDamaged black and white photograph of group of soldiers of the 8th Light horse Regiment at Seymour 1908.Seymour 1908. / Sgt W Luscombe 2nd right centre row. / Holder of the Local Forces Victoria Long Service and / Good Conduct Medal, also holder of the Colonial Forces / Long Service Medal. / Donated by I Errey Baddaginnie.seymour, light horse, luscombe

In July 1940, the 2/24th Battalion was formed in Wangaratta. On the 27th September, after weeks of hard training the Battalion marched out to Bonegilla to continue training prior to overseas deployment to the Middle East in November, 1940. This image depicts soldiers bathing and washing during the 60 mile march.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of unknown soldiers bathing and sitting on a river bank in bush land. Washing enroute to Bonegilla2/24th battalion, wangaratta

Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of 7 aboriginal soldiers with rifles on grass ridge.Attached to rear - Posting sentries - Wangaratta end of 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of aboriginal soldier holding rifle and young girlAttached to rear - Little girl asking Guard if she can go into Showgrounds Wangaratta end of 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Reserve Forces Day Council Boer War Commemorative Medallion 2012 Descendant Medallion with ribbon suitable medallion has been struck to allow descendants and supporters to honour those who served in this all-but forgotten conflict 100 years ago. The Reserve Forces Day Council recognises it was a War fought in the main by Reservists. Permanent forces were small in number with only a Permanent Force Artillery unit and a number of staff officers and soldiers serving in the war. The Reserve Forces Day Council’s objective is to "Raise the profile of the Reserve Forces and to thank serving and former members for their service, and their families and employers for their essential support." This medallion has been struck for descendants and in memory of those Soldiers who fought in the War. The "In Memory" medallion is oval 50mm high by 40 mm wide and bears the inscription "BOER WAR 1899-1902" bordering the face within a colour infill and a clear cover of epoxy. The central image is of an Australian soldier in a uniform of the era. The attractive medallion is 'gold', appearing as surrounds for the inscription. The neck ribbon is in the colours of the Queen’s official service medal, all enclosed in a presentation pouch. A space on the reverse side of the Medallion provides for a personal message to be engraved at a later time. An example is "Presented to Leslie Perrett Descendant of Tpr Frederick Avard, NSW Lancers who died in combat 10 October 1900". The Medallion may be worn at memorial ceremonies and will become a family keepsake. It does not matter on which side your ancestor fought, or if the soldier fought in a unit from elsewhere in the then Empire. The Medallion marks an Australian connection, and shows your support for your ancestor's achievement.Associated with the 110th anniversary of the Boer War 1899 to 1902. A descendant's medal issued as a commemorative by the Reserve Forces Day Council in 2012. A round enamel and epoxy medallion issued by the Reseve Forces Day Council for descendants to remember the 110th anniversary of the Boer War and their descendants contribution. The Medallion is round measuring 40mm x 40mm and has the Boer War Campaign Red, Blue and Orange coloured ribbon attached, The medallion has a gold and red border with a photograph of a Boer War Soldier contained in the middle of the medallion. Surrounding wording on the medallion is : Boer War 1899-1902 A War Fought By Reservists. The bottom of the medallion has the letters RFD 2012 (which stands for the Reserve Forces Day National Council). The medallion has a gold and red border with a photograph of a Boer War Soldier contained in the middle of the medallion. Surrounding wording on the medallion is : Boer War 1899-1902 A War Fought By Reservists. The bottom of the medallion has the letters RFD 2012 (which stands for the Reserve Forces Day National Council). boer war descendant's medallion 2012, boer war commemorative medallion, reserve forces day national council boer war commemorative, boer war associated 1899 to 1902

The certificate is designed to show that the soldier was honourably discharged and was disabled in the War. James Pianto No 2762, awarded the Military Medal. Refer Cat No 1904 for his service details.Framed wood and glass with certificate. The certificate is red and black print showing two soldiers with “Britannica” sitting and flags, there is an inset for personnel details.Hand written, “J Pianto “MM” Australian Imperial Force 19.3.19”cerificates, ww1, disabled,

WW1 relevance to soldier Pte. David Towers, a Chiltern resident who served in France during 1916. WW1 circa 1916An Empire Greeting Card sent from Pte. David Towers whilst in France, to his brother Bertie dated 4/9/1916. The card has six Empire nation small embroided flags and some lacework with embroided wording "To my Dear Brother". The card also has an internal small silk pocket containing another smaller card with wording "For you alone Sept 4th 1916 with best love from your soldier brother Dave". Photograph of Pte. David Towers Chiltern resident wearing WW1 uniform with bandoleer ammunition belt and riding whip. The Empire Greeting Card has faded writing in pencil on the back, with some illegible wording, main words contain the following - dated September 4th. 1916 "had a very fine birthday in France my dear brother Bertie". Inside the card is a lace pocket containing a smaller card with the wording “For you alone Sept 4th. 1916 with best love from your soldier brother Dave”. Photograph of Pte. David Towers wearing WW1 uniform, with an ammunition bandoleer and riding whip.