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Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Australia in the Vietnam War, by Scott Brodie
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Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchArchive - Post Card Leslie Finniss
black and white post card and lettersFrance 25/10/16 Leslie Finniss Royal Australian Artillery -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadge - RSL car badge
... melbourne returned services league Australia RSL three figure metal ...RSL three figure metal car badge army navy airforcereturned services league Australia -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadge - Australia Remembers 1945-1995
lapel badge circular badge on a scrollaustralia remembers 1945-1995 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchUniform - RAN Tallyband
R.A.N Tallyband, black with gold embroideryRoyal Australian Navy -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMedal - WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion
WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion G.W.Jensen -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - RAE badge (bi metal)
circa 1960/70 bi metal RAE Queens Crownoriginal Royal Australian Engineer's uniform cap badge. The two piece metal badge features the central EIIR Royal Cypher, with Queen's crown atop, with 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' (Evil be to him who evil thinks) & Royal Australian Engineer's mottos, encompassed by a silver wreath. The badge has the correct gold/silver colour finish as issued. Attachment fittings to rear. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia's Battle Fields in Vietnam
Soft cover Gary McKay -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Beret, Grand’mere Knitting Company Limited, C1952
Red felt beret belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Red felt beret with black lining and edged in black leatherSize 6 1/2 1952ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photograph "Roulettes", 2004
Wooden framed picture of 6 roulette planes flying upside down in formation. Message Roulettes on the picture " To Dandenong RSL Keep the spirit alive ! Roulettes '04".Signed on picture by 6 pilots R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Fly Navy R6 (Signatures hard to accurately read). 4 small pictures at bottom of main picture-: 1 maintenance personal working on plane 2 a roulette pilot with children 3 roulette pilot with children 4 maintenance personal working on plane. On bottom of picture "The Royal Australian Air Force aerobatic team THE ROULETTES July-December 2004. Photography by Warrant officer Ray Bennell..Below photograph - The Royal Australian Air Force Aerobatic Team " The Roulettes " July - December 2004 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Army Slouch Hat, Dunkerley Ltd, C1950
Army slouch hat issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Khaki felt hat with rising star badge attached to brim turned up on right side. Dark and light blue diamond patch attached to hat band/pugaree.Dunkerley Ltd Akubra Size 6 1/2 Made in Australiaww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, 'Stories of Vietnamese Reflection from Australian and Vietnamese Servicemen', 2005
'Stories of Vietnamese Reflection from Australian and Vietnamese Servicemen'Small, soft cover, published by Vietnamese Veterans Assoc., Vic., Keilor Est RSL, Footscray City College, containing interviews and stories.'Stories of Vietnamese Reflection from Australian and Vietnamese Servicemen'book, interviews and stories, australian servicemen, vietnamese servicemen -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL, Swann & Hudson, C1971
The RSL membership badge issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.The badge is a symbol of readiness at all times to render service to the country and to former comrades. No wealth or influence can purchase the RSL badge which may be worn only by those who are members of the RSL.Shield shaped badge with crown on top. White enamel with blue circle in centre above red colour scroll. Soldier, sailor and airman depicted in centre circle.Reverse - 77211 Property of League ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMemorabilia - Printed Item Reunion Tag, 4th Brigade AFA 1937, 1937
Thought to have belonged to the same donor who gave us a tunic, item no 00050 and also their unit banner which was carried on Anzac Day. He was a past member of this RSL Sub Branch.Artillery Reunion Tag dated Wed. 29th September 1937. In the shape of the Red and Blue Colour Patch of the 4th Brigade Australian Field Artillery. Numbered No 21 on the reverse. Suspended on a yellow ribbon. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, John Taylor
Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two star and eight round shaped medals all attached to various striped ribbons mounted on red felt covered board.QX25010 JN Taylorww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Greek Return Soldiers, Victoria, 16 May 1945
... of Australia. The Hellenic RSL sub-Branch commemorates all the Greek ...The eighteen men are assembled at the Greek Returned Servicemen's League hall which was located in Russell Street, Melbourne. The honour board, erected in memory of Greek soldiers, features battle fields where the Greek army participated from 1821, the beginning of Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, through to World War 2 and the Italian and German occupation of Greece. The man seated in front in an army uniform is an American serviceman. Seated fourth from the left is Spiros E. Raftopoulos who was president of the organisation from 1944 - 1968. Today the Hellenic RSL sub-Branch of Victoria represents and supports the Greek Australian veteran community. In 1978 the organisation joined the Returned and Services League of Australia. The Hellenic RSL sub-Branch commemorates all the Greek and Australian national days each year and proudly marches on Anzac Day in Melbourne, alongside veterans from the wars of Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan and earlier wars. On Anzac Day 2013 members of the IPS took part in the Anzac Day march for the first time. Greek national days are commemorated with wreath-laying ceremonies inside the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, at which the IPS participates.A black and white photograph of eighteen men seated and standing in front of an honour board, which has curtains on either side of it. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchFlag - Japanese flag, Rising sun, WW2
Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant." -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - Newspaper Clipping, Soldiers' Voices Heard in Radio Greetings, WWII era
Newspaper clipping of an article about Australian forces fighting in the Middle East doing a radio broadcast for friends and families at home. Exact date is unknown but during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Newspaper clipping adhered to brown support card with note typed by a typewriter down left side.Printed: "SOLDIERS' VOICES HEARD IN RADIO GREETINGS' Typewriter: "STH GILAND SOLDIER - CPL. TOM THOMAS VX 27898"newspaper article, wwii -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - Cunard White Star Menu, WWII era
VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Bi-fold cardboard dinner menu from the H.T. Queen Mary dated Thursday, December 26 1940. On the front cover there is a colour illustrated drawing of a cruise liner, the "Aquitania" and in the bottom right corner, the Cunard White Star emblem. On the inside cover, there are inscribed in ink the names and service numbers of all who attended the dinner. On the main page, the dinner menu is printed in black.See images for details.aquitania, ht queen mary, cruiseliner -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - Humorous Card from H.T. Queen Mary, 1941
VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Brown card with black line drawing of a cruise liner, the H.T Queen Mary. Black printed text beneath."H.T. QUEEN MARY / YO HO! YO HO! YO-HEAVE-O! / Cpl Thomas (handwritten) / having passed the Portals of my Realm on the Tenth day of January 1941 is now permitted to enjoy all the Privileges and Perquisites thereof being now a TRUE SEA DOG and thuswise entitled to Spit to Wind'ard Drink his Grog Neat and Have the Full Freedom of FIDDLER'S GREEN whensoever ifsoever howsoever He doth it visit. / Witnessed / R. B. IRVING, O.B.E., R.D., R.N.R. / Commodore / LIEUT-COL. R. F. MARLAN / Officer Commanding Troops. / GIVEN Under My Fin Tail and Trident this aforesaid day at Our COURT OF THE FOUR WINDS AND THE SEVEN SEAS / NEPTUNE / OMNIA MARUM REX / PRO BONO PUBLICOUSE" ht queen mary, queen mary, wwii, omnia marum rex -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - Poem, The Isle of Doom, WWII era
VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Poem by unknown soldier on 2 pages of white paper. Text written using typewriter.See images for details.poem, raf, wwii, crete, isle of doom -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS WW2, SERVICE RIBBON SET, BADGE, 1) Stokes and Sons, Post 1945
STANLEY BAYLISS, VX138816 enlisted on 7 May 1943 and discharged on 26 March 1946. On discharge he was listed as being posted as a Private to 2/108 General Transport Company..1) RSSAILA Badge (RSL) with clip 1940 denoting membership that year. .2) Ribbons set of 2, Pacific Star & 1939 - 45 Star. .3) Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .4) War Medal 1939 - 1945 .5) Pacific Star.2) “37779”Stamped on reverse .3) & .4) “ VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rim .5) “VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rearbadges, membership, medals
