Korean War/Japanese occupation period historical significance.Pair of flying gloves from Korean War/Japanese Occupation period belonging to A34219 Stuart SimpsonNil

The Victory Medal was awarded to all servicemen and women who served in a theatre of war between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 and automatically qualified its recipient for the British War Medal. The Victory Medal was never awarded on its own.World War One Victory medal awarded to Private F W Brown 30 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, brown

An issue of 'Aussie. The Australian Soldiers' Magazine.' printed by the A.I.F. Printing Section for the soldiers and cost 10 centimes. This edition is Issue No. 13 April 1919. Comprised of stories, poems, drawings. Often of humorous nature. The whole of it's contents are written or drawn by members of the A.I.F. in the field. This was the final edition as Phillip Harris was being demobbed and he thanks the readers for their contributions. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A copy of 'Aussie' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War I.world war one, souvenir

Purchased by Susan Barnett in preparation for the Red Cross exhibition "Being There"Plastic coated cardboard badge for Red Cross Prisoner of War appeal for food parcels. Depicts foodstuffs and a red cross. Illustrations line drawings in black, black lettering with red decoration. Black lettering on neutral background."PRISONER OF WAR / APPEAL / SOUP / SUGAR / 1 LB / JAM / GINGER NUTS / BARLEY SUGAR / HELP SEND FOOD PARCELS"red cross, badge, wars, prisoners of war, soldiers, fundraising, george evans collection

The purpose of this publication is to provide a brief but comprehensive summary of the service that has been given by the Australian Military Forces in many countries since the outbreak of war on September 3, 1939Small white book,rectangular in shape with the Australian flag and red writing on the front.Made from cardboard and paper.Five Fighting Years. The Australian Army at War,1939-44book.the australian army at war. lara, r.s.l.

Le Bizet is a village in the Belgian province of Hainaut . It lies in the district of Ploegsteert and is near the French border. This postcard was purchased by an Australian soldier during World War One. Black and white postcard showing houses in Le Bizet, Belgium in ruins after bombing during World War One. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, le bizet, belgium, ploegsteert, world war, world war 1, bombing, world war one, western front

An aerial photo of the Somme in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled are the Johannes and Anvil Wood. 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). From the AWM: Anvil Wood was a small wood to the north of Peronne that marked the centreline of an attack by the 14th Brigade on the morning of 1 September 1918. The northern approaches to Peronne were covered by numerous field and machine-guns, but the leading battalions of the brigade - the 53rd and 54th - pushed their attack home with determination, and sent the German defenders fleeing back to Peronne. The attack opened the way for the 14th Brigade to advance on to Peronne itself and break into the town's northern defences.Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme

Pte Simmons was born in Kyneton. Died at the battle of Fromelles, July 1916.Fromelles. The battle of Fromelles on 19 July 1916 was a bloody initiation for Australian soldiers to warfare on the Western Front. Soldiers of the newly arrived 5th Australian Division, together with the British 61st Division, were ordered to attack strongly fortified German front line positions near the Aubers Ridge in French Flanders. The attack was intended as a feint to hold German reserves from moving south to the Somme where a large Allied offensive had begun on 1 July. The feint was a disastrous failure. Australian and British soldiers assaulted over open ground in broad daylight and under direct observation and heavy fire from the German lines. Over 5,500 Australians became casualties. Almost 2,000 of them were killed in action or died of wounds and some 400 were captured. This is believed to be the greatest loss by a single division in 24 hours during the entire First World War. Some consider Fromelles the most tragic event in Australia’s history. www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/fromelles Two WW1 War service medals with ribbons in a white presentation case. With black clothe lining. On the rim of each medal is: 4899Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF The medals are labelled British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal 1914- 1918. On the inside of the lid is card inscribed: Posthumus award to 4899 Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF. ww1 medals, british war medal, allied victory medal 1914- 1918, n t simmons, fromelles

Eric William John Durance ,Son of William and Margaret Durance of Macclesfield. Rank.Private. Service no. 812. Unit 22 nd Battalion Service Army Conflict 1914-1918 Date of Death 4th October 1915. Cause of Death Died of Wounds. CEMETERY OR MEMORIAL DETAILS. 6 Lone Pine Memorial Gallipoli. Place of enlistment Gembrook West Victoria. Native Place. Macclesfield Victoria War Grave Register notes. DURANCE, PTE. Eric William John, 812.22nd Bn. Died of wounds 4th. Oct. 1915. Son of William John Durance and Margaret Madigan (his ). Native of Macclesfield, Victoria, Australia. 65 Source. AWM145 Roll of Honour cards.1914-1918 War Army. LOCATION on the Roll of Honour. Eric Williams John Durance's name is located at panel 96 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).1914-1918 War Age at time of death 21Photo of Eric William Durance in his uniform from the 1914-1918 war.1st world war.

Darwin was bombed a total of 64 times during the war. The biggest and most deadly air-raids occurred on19/1/1943. Two hundred and forty two Japanese aircraft bombed the township, harbour and 2 airstrips. There were 235 deaths, 9 ships sunk in the harbour and 9 aircraft destroyed.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. War torn: a house in Darwin after the Japanese bombing during World War 2, circa 1942. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Gold coloured circular medallion attached via a ring to a ribbon of indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red stripes blended with undefined edges; yellow stitching defines the border. Medallion features a figure in robes with wings. Reverse features text inside a wreath.On front: “WMM” On reverse: “THE GREAT/ WAR FOR/ CIVILISATION/ 1914 - 1919/ .........”medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

The Symbol on the front cover “WSS” stands for War Savings Stamps.War Saving Stamp folder, folds out to three pages, front has blue cover with print in black and white with area for “to and from”, inside 3 pages have blue/white with squares divided into 32 places for War savings stamps, there are 6 stamps blue colour which feature a fighter plane, price per stamp 6d (pence), rear 2 pages are blue edged with information re War savings stamps and value.On front in black type, “To Mrs J Guiney”, “from Robert Tea Co Ltd”stamps, war savings, currency

Program for a 'Welcome Home' held by the RSS Mill on Friday, 21 June, 1946, to welcome back their ex-employees who had enlisted in the Second World War. The program includes a list of employees who served, where they fought and a list of those who were killed.Program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. First page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. Second page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. Third page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II. Last page of a program to welcome home the RSS Mill employees who enlisted in World War II (lists those who were killed).RETSOL / WELCOME / HOME / Friday, 21st June, 1946 / With the Compliments of the Directorate of the / Returned Sailors' & Soldiers' Woollen & Worsted / Co-operative Manufacturing Coy. Ltd. - - Geelongworld war ii, textile mills, textile mills staff, returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills - staff

The War Memorial was constructed in 1925 on Merri Street at the South side of Liebig St. It was constructed to commemorate the soldiers of WW1. It is constructed of red granite and the Angel is carved in marble. Adjacent to it is the RSL clubrooms.The Warrnambool War Memorial is a significant space commemorating a significant event and situated in one of the most prominent sites within the city. The image on this item would therefore be a typical memory which visitors would like to take from our city.White china saucer with gold rim and black print of the Warrnambool War Memorial. Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool. On rear Royal Stafford, guaranteed English Bone China. Made in England warrnambool, warrnambool war memorial

Official copy of War Office Manual of Map Reading Photo Reading and Field Sketching.Red bound book with black writing and British crest.Manual of Map Reading Photo Reading and Field Sketching 1929 The War Officemanual of map reading photo reading and field sketching., war office

Herbert (Bert) Hulm was gassed during World War One. He served with the 46 Battalion. His niece remembered he was always laboured in his breathing. Emily Lenehan married Bert HulmBlack and white photograph of Bert Hulm in World War One AIF uniform5110 Corporal H. Hulm 46 Battalion 4th December 1967 age 76 Beloved husband of Emily, Loved father of Chriss, Pauline and Bill h. hulm, bert hulm, world war one, emily lenehan

"The outbreak of World War I in August 1914 had an immediate impact on communities across Australia, and it was no different in Melton. Young men began enlisting immediately, and Australia’s initial offer of 20,000 troops was soon exceeded by Victorian enlistments alone. Over the four years of the war, approximately 114,000 Victorians enlisted and around 91,000 servicemen and women were sent overseas. They came not just from Melbourne, but from all over the state; from farms, small towns and suburban areas. They included locals, newly arrived migrants and Indigenous people. The Australian home front was a hive of activity throughout the war, and the Melton community played its part. Following the announcement that Australia was joining the war with Great Britain and its allies on 5 August 1914, the Melton community lost no time in launching into action. A meeting ‘to assist the Red Cross fund’ was held in the Melton Mechanics’ Institute hall on 18 August – just days after the outbreak of the war. Collectors were appointed for each corner of the shire and individual donations were made. A Melton branch of the Australian Red Cross Society was formed in June 1915 and focused its energies on raising funds to purchase material that was used to make clothes for sick and wounded soldiers. A depot was established in Melton to collect clothing and other ‘comfort’ items for the soldiers – including reading material, tobacco, linen, canned foods and soap – and to coordinate the branch’s work and activities. Local cab driver Percival Stubbs volunteered to transport all the packages to the Melton railway station, until he enlisted and departed for the front in 1916. Such were the numbers of people getting involved that branches were also established in Toolern Vale and Rockbank. Regular community events were held to farewell soldiers who were leaving on active service and to welcome those who returned home. Gunner Robert (Bob) Wynne, whose uncle’s family ran the general store in Toolern Vale, was presented with a pair of field glasses (binoculars), a gold watch, inscribed locket and autographed letter by the Toolern Vale community before he set sail for the front in 1916. His mother noted that he ‘sailed away in good spirits with a smile till out of sight’. From June 1915 to June 1919, the Melton Red Cross branch donated 2,156 pairs of socks, 1,357 shirts, 425 kit bags, 251 pillowslips, 224 towels and 121 pairs of pajamas. Countless fundraising events were held, including jumble fairs, concerts and gift evenings. Local schools also encouraged students to contribute through fund-raising and making and collecting comforts for the soldiers. People across the country engaged in similar activities, but Victoria’s rural communities found unique ways of contributing. In Melton, people were encouraged to send rabbits and hares ‘in good condition’ to an exporter in Spencer Street, for export to Belgium ‘for the relief of those suffering". Special Anzac Memorial article featured in the Star Weeklylocal identities, war

The War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal, Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King George honouring the Service of L/Cpl Chester George Mather on the other. L/Cpl Mather enlisted on 8th of June 1915 and embarked for France on HMAT Anchises on the 26th Augest 1915. He was killed at Polygon Wood, Zillebrook near Ypres in Belgium on 4th October 1917 aged 25.Double sided wooden and glass display caseOn one side are the Sons Medals (War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal), Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King Geaorge honouring the Service of "L/Cpl Chester George Mather of the 22nd Battalion AIF" on the otherworld war one, medal, military, ypres, badge, plaque, polygon wood

The Kew War Memorial was completed and opened in 1925. This Real Photo Series postcard must have been created shortly after.Sepia monochrome postcard depicting the Kew War Memorial published as part of the Real Photo Series.16.7.79 (donation date). Reg No-KH-130 [obsolete]. presented to Kew Historical Society by Mrs Nell Fraser, 5 Loch St Kewkew war memorial, postcards -- kew (vic.)

Following the Great War of 1914-18 the people who lived in the general area around Coonooer Bridge , (18 kms from St.Arnaud ) erected a Monument in honour of those men and women who served their country in a time of war. In 1920 the monument was erected across from the hall, situated in a small pine plantation which was also planted by community members. The names of those that served their country during war time were placed on the monument. After the 2nd World War the names of the local men and women who once again were asked to serve their country were added to the memorial to honour and remember the sacrifice that they made.This book was compiled to honour and enable families and future generations to remember those who served.This is the only book listing these servicemen that served from the Coonooer Bridge Area.Spiral plastic bound book.Clear perspex cover. Coloured pages.Includes photographs of servicemen, medals and war service information.Dedicated to the people of Coonooer Bridge.

WW1 photograph reproduction of soldier Thomas Edmund Peel, Chiltern Resident. The Great War 1914-1918. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Sepia coloured reproduction photograph of WW1 soldier Thomas Edmund Peel The Great War 1914-1918ww1, chiltern resident

A digital copy of a black and white postcard of Gerald Cussen Kirwan taken during World War I.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of Gerald Cussen Kirwan taken during World War I.gerald cussen kirwan, marysville, victoria, australia

Example of a souvenir belt decorated with regimental buttons and regimental metal shoulder titles and brought home at the end of the war.Leather money belt with attached buttons, badges and metal shoulder titles from World War One.world war one, wwi, souvenir, belt, badges