Items saved by Maurice Anthony BYRNE No 428397 RAAF, born Bendigo, enlisted on 13.10.1942 age 18 years. Discharged from the RAAF on 30.12.1948.9 editions of magazine (one cover missing). Published by R.A.A.F.books - magazines, military, raaf

Francis Robert LEONARD SX8804. Enlisted 13/07/1940. Discharged 17/01/1946. Rank Private, 2/166 Aust Workshops.Khaki webbing belt with evidence of green colouring. The belt has brass clasp fittings and brass sliding keepers. On the inside of the belt, the sewn in adjustment points are very worn and have been well used. There are two close additional brass webbing attachment points towards the centre of the belt."SX8804"passchendaele barracks trust, leonard, webbing belt, equipment, ww2

Item issued to Anthony Handson BOLTON V246007, enlisted 4.2.1942 age 29 years. Discharged 27.11.1945 with the rank of Sgt in LHQ Cartographic Coy.Brown canvas Kit Bag with 12 brass eyelets at opening.Stenciled on one side: “A H BOLTON V246007”equipment, kit bags, army

James Howard Hicks No 51964 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.3.1942 age 32 years. At discharge on 30.11.1945 he was an LAC in No 2 Operational Training Unit.Illustrated civic certificate commemorating voluntary service with gilt wooden frame.“The Shire of Huntly To James Howard Hicks. Signed by the President, 8 Councillors, & Shire Secretary. Hand written in red felt tip pen on back: From Mrs J Hicks Bannister St Bendigo”documents - certificates,, frame accessories, civic momentoes, presentations, huntly shire, hicks

Rosina enlisted on 1.6.1945 age 27 years No VFX97605, discharged fro the services on 21.4.1946 with the rank of Pte in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service.Certificate from the Marong Shire to R.M.Rowley, top has rising sun and flags with Shire name under followed by hand drawn name in black, text relates to thanks from the Shire and Ratepayers with date hand written on, at bottom a red seal and signed by the President, a Councillor and the Secretary.“Rosina Maude Rowley”, “25th Dec 45”, “S.V. Mitchell, John H Collins, A Guthrie”certificates, shire

Edward Harold Hildebrandt enlisted on 12.6.40. He held the rank of "Gunner" on discharge from the AIF 24.10.45. Refer 1026, 1027, 1028.2, 1029.2P. Medals, court mounted, set of )4) re E.H Hildebrandt. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 "VX25591 E.H Hildebrandt"medals, military,

Samuel Veal No V501508 enlisted in the Army on 19.8.42 age 43 years. At discharge from the Army on 9.11.45 he was a Pte in 9 Works Company. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (4) Re S. VEAL 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 " V501508 Veal"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals issued to John Frederick Donald McDONALD V513538. Enlisted 26.8.1943 age 35 years, Discharged from the Army on 5.2.1946 with the rank of Cpl.Medals, set of (3) court mounted re J.F.D.McDonald. 1. Defence Medal. 2. British War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939-45.“V513538 J.F.D.McDonald”award, medal set

1. "Kenneth Leigh Gordon Wylie", No.2515 3/57 Battalion WW1. Enlisted 20/6/16, age 22. In France 8/2/17 but hospitalised 19/4/17 with Tuberculosis. returned Aust 10/9/17 and discharged. 2. "Vincent Keating" VX53980 2/2nd Field Ambulance, age 23. Enlisted 25/4/41 and posted to Middle East. Returned to Aust and posted to New Guinea 22/10/32 and again 20/12/44. Discharged 19/12/45 at rank of Sgt. 3. "Joseph Keating" VX91801 enlisted 22/3/43, age 32. Embarked to New Guinea with 2/28 Batt. Discharged 15/7/46 as a Private.1. Sepia photo of Kenneth Leigh Gordon Wylie. Shoulder and head shot looking into camera. No background. Pasted onto brown cardboard. 2. Black and white photo of Vincent Keating. Portrait from Waist up looking into camera. Set in a brown and gold frame with a black leather backing and fold out stand. 3. Black and white photo of Joseph Keating. Shoulder/head portrait in uniform. Set in a brown wooden photo frame with gold metal rim and wooden fold out stand. Glass cover over photo.buna, ww1, ww2, photographs, kenneth leigh gordon wylie, vincent keating, joseph keating

Items belonged to Arnold Oakley JORDAN TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer Cat No 176 for his service history..1) Book. 'Return to Civil Life.' Paperback, white writing on dark blue, red, and light blue cover. .2) Document 'Discharged Servicemen's Clothing Priority Form.' No. 41233 re TX3528, Jordan, A.O. .3) Booklet. 'Information for Forces in the Far East on Recovery’. Dated 30th Sept. 1945 - light brown in colour. .4) Document, relating to 'Grant of Proficiency Pay' from 15.8.45 re Mr. A.O.Jordanbooks-military, documents-letters

Five (5) documents relating to "Arthur James Rouget" (13th Light Horse Regiment). a) Pink Discharge Certificate 1919. b) White B. Coy - Menu (2.24th Inf Bn). c) Cream Invitation to 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment Association. d) White Purchase Lease of Farm Allotment - large certificate. e) White Christmas Card - 6th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Forces.documents

HENRY MILLER No 6059 enlisted in 19th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 29.1.1916 age 28 years 11 months. Embarked for England 28.7.1916, transferred to 38th Batt 24.9.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospitalised 23.11.1916 with Mumps, detached for duty with Aust Tunnelling Coy 19.2.1917, WIA 28.5.1917 GSW to lower jaw and arm severe, returned to Australia for discharge, compound fracture lower jaw, discharged from the AIF 15.10.1918.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re H MILLER 1. War Medal 1914-18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919”6059 PTE H MILLER 38 BN AIF”medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Sent by Cpl William Edward WENNERBOM Reg'n 2249, 3 October 1918. E. Coy, 12th Battn, Oct 1914, Discharged Dec 1919.Postcard - Cream cardboard, coloured thread embroidery, red, blue, white, green, yellow, purple.“To My Dear Father” French, British, American Flags, Flowers, Leaves.postcard, ww1

From the collection of "Maxwell Lennox Matheson" No.418447 RAAF. Enlisted 22/5/1942 Aged 19. Discharged 19/2/1948 - Rank FLTLT.This map is in colour. It is made of a stiff paper and has a map printed on both sides. Side1 - scale 1:2,315,000. 31.72 Nautical miles = 1 inch. It shows Eastern half of New Guinea. It also shows New Britain and New Ireland. Manus Island is at the top. Side 2 - Scale 1:1,000,000 - this shows Manus Island on right side, top of New Guinea at bottom edge (Wewak) and some other little islands. The map on side 1 has numerous navigation tracks and calculations in pencil. i.e. LAE, KOKODA, PORT MORESBY.ww2, raaf, new guinea

Belt belonged to Frederick Burchell Smith VX128239. 2/166 AUST WKSP Platoon. Enlisted 4 Jan 1944. Discharged 2 Aug 1946.Khaki webbing with pockets in back for size adjustment. Belt has brass ends with adjusted hooks - brass sliding brackets each end and solid brass attachment brackets each end. Belt has two strap brackets attached in middle of belt.uniform, webbing, belt

Diary written by LAC John Morrison No. 42562 RAAF. Enlisted 22-8-1941, Discharged 5-12-1945. Serving in 9 Transport and Movement..1) Diary, ruled paper, blue ink, both sides, dated 31-1-1942 to 24-11-42 detailing the raids on Darwin. .2) Document, typed in black re: Darwin air raids beginning 19-2-42, 4-3-42 and 16-3-42. This is .1) beginning to be typed out.diary, lierary work, raaf, darwin

ROBERT MACKENZIE KIRKWOOD initially enlisted No V32567 then transferred to AIF No VX118004 on 3.11.1942. At discharge from the Army 16.1.1946 he was a PTE in Advanced Land Headquarters. Pacific Star Medal with loose ribbon.VX118004 R M KIRKWOODmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Edward Lane No 40676 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.5.41 age 34 years. At discharge on 20.8.46 he held the rank of Sergeant. Refer 209.2, 210, 212.3.B & W photo copy framed for display showing portrait of E Lane in RAAF uniform.photography - photographs, military raaf

Owner - John Charles DEAN No.144278 RAAF. Enlisted 26 /8/1943 in Bendigo. Discharged 13/3/1946. Leading Aircraftsman in 78 Squadron.Shirt - with detachable collar, quarter button opening and long sleeves. Mid blue colour, cotton fabric. Service No stamped on shirt below collar.Below collar at back - handwritten in black ink - "144278" Black ink stamp "144278".uniforms, raaf, ww2

Form used by the MMTB to release and discharge any further liability from an accident claim. Has places for the persons name, details, amounts, dates and signatures.Demonstrates a MMTB Accident release form.Form - foolscap single sided, printed.tramways, mmtb, accidents

"William Alfred Baker" VX85569 (V157152), Enlisted 29.06.1942, age 29. Discharged 2.7.1946. Rank Gunner, 33rd Aust. Heavy, Anti aircraft Battery.Rectangular universal utility pouch, medium size, has the ability to be attached to the web belt or other webbing types. Colour is khaki and has a flap closure with a brass press stud. Inside the closure flap there are three (3) sewn in, small storage compartments.“VX85569”passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch, william alfred baker

"Kenneth Clement Norman PROCTOR" VX105215. Enlisted 27/08/1942. Discharged 26/01/1945. Rank Sgt, B Coy 38th Bn.Khaki webbing belt with a trace of green colouring, with brass clasp buckle and brass sliding keepers. At the back of the belt there are two brass webbing attachment points. On the inside of the belt there are sewn in inserts for waist adjustment and the attachment of extra webbing."K. PROCTOR VX105215"passchendaele barracks trust, kenneth proctor, webbing belt, equipment

This uniform was issued to “Gerald John Clancy" VX105938. Enlisted 23.7.1942. Discharged 15 April 1946, Rank Cpl in 29/46 Aust. Inf. Bn.1. Jacket. black wool. Four pockets held shut with silver buttons. Front held shut with four silver buttons. Each collar has a silver number badge - 1779. Each arm has a cloth badge marked "Corps of Commissionaires". Each arm also has a 75mm round badge with a 7 pointed star. It is surmounted with a crown. Inside the 'star' is a blue ring with the words "Service - Loyalty - Integrity". Inside the blue ring is a red dot. On that dot are symbols - Eagle, Anchor and a Rifle. Ob the left forearm is a 25 mm cloth badge with a silver letter "R". 2. Belt, wool, black. Silver metal buckle. 3. Trousers, woollen, black. 4. Tie, woollen, black. Red liner, fixed loop for neck. 5. Belt - black leather with silver buckle. Image on the buckle is that of the Corps of Commissionaires.uniform, corps of commissionaires, gerald john clancy

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

Kit bag issued to Donald William Wallace, No.34268 RAAF, WW2. Enlisted 9.10.40. Discharged 1.16.45. Rank Corporal No. 1 Engineering School - Staff.Grey/green kit bag issued during WW2 with series of stud holes along top to allow it to be drawn closed. No. 5 stamped on the side. Small flap on inside top.Marked on side "34268 RAAF 49059".kit bag, equipment, engineering school, donald william wallace

Keith Edwin Palmer V65246 enlisted in B Coy 38th Bn CMF on 17.3.1941 age 24years. Discharged rom the Army on 11.6.1945 with the rank of Sergeant. Certificate - paper, red and black print, illustrated in colour with scroll work, foliage, flags, King's Portrait. Shields of various countries and states and red seal. Damaged by water and dirt. Handwritten owner's name and signature on Certificate. Frame - timber, with gold colour stipple finish, many sections of paint missing. Glass front and cardboard backing. Sections of the certificate are adhered to the glass front.Handwritten in very faded black ink; "Sgt Keith Edwin Palmer/ 38th Battalion" "16th/ November/ 5/ E.E. Rochester" illegible signature. Certificate No. 55255.ww2, certificates, framed accessories

Silver War Badge issued where service personnel had been given an 'Honourable Discharge' due to wounds or sickness from Military Service in WW1.Silver War badge with GRI in middle and unique No on the back and inscription around the rim. Clip on the back for pin which is missing.Inscribed "For King and Empire". "Services Rendered" GRI inscription in middle.silver war badge, ww1, invalidity

Robert Charles Letts - enlisted 1 Nov 1942 - discharged 27 Nov 1945. Rank: Pte Unit: 2/11 Aust mobile laundryThere are two old pay books for a WW2 soldier. 1. This has a brown buckram cover. No 260051. Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. 2. Light brown cover. No. C90941 - Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. Extra line at bottom marked 'continuation'. Inside both books are pages showing places - money - dates. The loose pages and cover are held together by two staples/book. 1. V65066 crossed out then VX 119118 written above it in white ink, LETTS, Robert Charles. The rear page has personal information. 2. VX119118 LETTS, Robert Charles. On front cover there is pay information and personal information throughout book. Rear cover has 2 x B & W portraits of soldier.ww2, soldiers pay

Robert JACKSON VX36296 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.1940 aged 39 years. Taken POW in Malaya. Discharged from the Army on 12.12.1945. Born in Eaglehawk.Cigarette lighter, metal, round, silver, has push knob on top to open, lighter at side to ignite.On rear: “VX36296 S R JACKSON POW BURMA”accessory, lighter, cigarette, pow