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

Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank Ramage taken wearing WW2 Army uniform and slouch hat. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank Ramage joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Black plastic frame containing photocopy of photograph of soldier wearing slouch hat.frank ramage, 6th australian field ambulance, ww2, rsl life member, wangaratta rsl sub branch

Part of the Bennettrs Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Black and white photographic postcard of an Australian soldier in uniform. Soldiers unit colour patch and white lanyard are visible in the photograph. Postcard configuration in black visible on the back of photograph. Hand written details in blue ink on back. White border around photograph. Studio logo in black on bottom RH corner of photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph in blue ink: 'Beyrouth, Syria, Feb 24th 1942'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, postcard, ww2, syria

The main sepia photo is Francis A Burchnall VX58285 POW. The small inset photo is Francis R Burchnall 1666 and VX64477 WW1, WW2, POW WW2. Refer Cat No,s 1116P and 1117P for their service details.Main photograph sepia tone of a soldier in uniform minnus a hat, small B & W photo glued on top left hand corner, frame is metal with a plastic covering protecting the main photo, Small photo is not protected.“Vincent Kelly Bendigo”photopaper, framed, pow, sandakan

Item in the collection of "William John SULLIVAN" VX57829. Refer to Cat No. 9523P for his service details. All illustrations by Geoff Tyson.SOFT COVER. Cover - cardboard, green colour with embossed finish. Black colour print on front and back. Front - illustrated with a sketch of a soldiers kit. Spine - metal staples. 40 pages (not numbered), cut, plain white paper. Collection of black and white drawings, sketches and maps from the POW's in Japanese hands.books, ww2, pow, william john sullivan

One of several letters sent to Mrs M MacDonald of Grey Street Wangaratta by soldiers during the second world war. This one is from Private Peter Alan ANDERSON VX 33905 Born 17/2/1910 Enlisted 21/2/1941 Served with 2/24th and 2/29th Battalions Prisoner of War - B Force / Japanese Died 25/2/1945 due to illness in Borneo - Labuan Memorial Malaya - POW No 282 Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with censor stamp and stickerTop left - By air mail Left side - AIF Censor stamp and sticker along fold "Opened by Censor" Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Rear VX33905 Pte P Anderson R.O.D A.I.F Malaya ww2, pow, private peter alan anderson vx 33905, 2/24th batt, 2/29th batt

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured sketch of palm tree and mountains.Top left - BY AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war sent to Mrs MacDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of palm trees and hut on left of scroll.Top left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Top left - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured sketch of soldier holding green snake. Signature above sketchTop left - AIR MAIL and red cross Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Signature above sketch Below sketch - "The boys are tough here" / Australian Red Cross Society ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured sketch of three palm trees an ambulance and plane overhead with bomb exploding in distance.Top left - BY AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom - "The good samaritan" 1943 ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with brown coloured sketch of palm tree with stick figure at base. Signature left of sketchTop left - AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Centre- AIF Censor stamp Right side Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Signature left side of sketch ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured sketch of a soldier pointing to a mosquitoTop left - BY AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp and signature Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom - "Hey who let this thing in?" ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of Wangaratta Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured sketch of waterfall from mountainsTop left - BY AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side - Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of full moon over water and palm trees - to the left of this outline in blue of map of Australia with red shield in centreTop left - AIR MAIL above The Salvation Army Red Shield War Services Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Bottom left - " A Merry Christmas to you all" Right side Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with a circular sketch of an eagle holding shell/bomb Top left - Red Cross Top right - postage stamp Centre - AIF Censor stamp and signature Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom Left - Australian Red Cross Society ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of two mountainsTop left - By Air Mail - ACF in red star Top right - postage stamp Centre - AIF Censor stamp and signature Right side - Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia Bottom left - "They shall not pass" ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of Wangaratta Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of a soldier in bed and a nurseTop left - "The reason for not writing sooner" Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australi Rear - Red cross ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of three tall palm trees in front of mountainsTop left - By Air Mail Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side - Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art

One of several illustrated envelopes without letter sketched by soldier/s during the second world warCream paper envelope with sketch of a soldier standing in front of desk with officier seated behindBottom left corner - "Whats this I hear about you coming on parade without your gaters" ww2, envelope art

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

Shirt and trousers combination made of dark blue, light blue, beige and brown colour in stripes, cotton fabric. Cream colour, plastic buttons. Cream colour drawstring. 1. Shirt with long sleeves with no cuffs, collar, one front pocket and placket front, with buttons. Manufacturers white cotton label inside back of collar. 2. Trousers, long legs with drawstring at waist. 3. Manufacturers label, lightweight cardboard, previously sewn to shirt. Black and red print with purple stamp information. Also handwritten information, grey lead pencil.Manufacturers information- 1. Blue and red embroidered details "GUARANTEED/DEFIANCE/BRAND". 2. Lightweight cardboard details "MENS AND BOYS/ Pyjamas/ for/ SERVICE and COMFORT/ Distinctive/ Cloth/ Defiance/ Exclusive/ Designs/ RENOWNED/THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA/ NO./ SIZE." Purple stamp "100/ O.S." Grey lead pencil "3 D/-/ 16/6". 3. Reverse side of label - handwritten grey lead pencil. "I am a refined type of/ gal desiring a boy friend/ if you would write I shall/ be only to pleased to answer/ I am 18 (1941)/ Norma Poulton/ 96 Flinders Street/ 4th Floor/ Melbourne" The handwritten note and pair of pyjamas were sent to an unknown soldier serving during World War Two.clothing, pyjamas, ww2

WW2 era pay books issued to "Lawrence Arthur McCORMACK", No VX 61585. See Catalogue No's 9559 for details of his service. Part of Cooper Collection.1. & 2. Yellow coloured buckram covered soldier's pay book. 24 pages with cut edges. Printed instructions for use on inside front cover. Page one has spaces for soldier's personal details to be printed. Remaining pages have spaces for pay details. All type in black. 3. Light brown leather pouch. Black sticking down one side and across the bottom.1. & 2. Handwritten on front cover: “VX61585, McCORMACK, LAWRENCE ARTHUR” Various pages stamped in purple ink: '”CANCELLED”cooper collection, l. a. mccormack, pay books

Item in the collection of "William John SULLIVAN" VX57829. Refer Cat No. 9523P for his service details.Soft cover book. Cover - lightweight cardboard with adhered brown colour buckram. Black ink print on front, with Australian Coat of Arms. Pay book No. 265153. Handwritten - black ink pen - owner information. 23 pages - cut plain, white paper. Many pages completed with handwritten details of "DAILY RATES OF PAY", NEXT OF KIN, MEDICAL" et. Staples have rusted so all pages are loose. Front end paper has two black and white photographs secured with clear adhesive tape.Handwritten black ink on front cover. "VX57829/SULLIVAN/ WILLIAM JOHN".books, army, pow, paybooks, william john sullivan

Refers to the service of Edgar James William Foster. NR.911335 British Army.This is a pocket sized booklet. It is made of brown buckram for the cover. Inside are paper pages printed in black ink. The covers have small pockets on the inside. The pages cover service history of soldier, vaccinations, trades etc. In the rear pocket is a small cricifix cross made out of grass/flax.Lots of hand written entries from various officers.ww2, british army

The NR V122126 implies he was a CMF soldier not AIF. He enlisted 16/9/41 - embarked 10/3/43. The last pay issue was on 27/2/45. His NOK, Mother, lived in Shelbourne via Maldon.This booklet has a brown buckram cover. It is a pay book NR 468363. It is for V122126, "Douglas Arthur Edward". On front cover, the printing is in black ink. The crest of Australia is in the centre, flanked by the words "Australia - Military Forces". Thgere are 24 pages of soldiers details - pays - non and a twin Black and white photo.Front cover is stamped "Cancelled - Discharged"ww2, aust army

John Robert Attwood - enlisted 9/12/1940. Discharged 31/10/1943, Unit Australian Maint. Platoon.Pocket size Booklets. 1. Brown Buckram cover, it has 22 pages of pay data, savings, NOK, and medical details. Plus nok details. Pay book NR 235767. 2. Light brown Buckram cover. This one is titled Soldiers Pay Book - continuation. It has pay details, savings, medical details and new details. It has his photos (2). Paybook NR C 80842.1. V9520 Attwood John Robert on front cover. Inside reveals is attested 9/12/1940. Nok = Father Robert Attwood of Bacchus Marsh. 2, V9250 Attwood John Robert, Nok = Mother Mary Alice Attwood of Bacchus Marsh.ww2, paybook

Pay book issued to Edmond Paget Seymour VX 102658, Serving in Australian Army during WW2. Tracking pay details, next of kin, medical and training.Pay book for Australian Soldier No. 264394. Cover brown. Coat of Arms and Australian Military Forces. 26 pages inside. Rear cover has 2 photos of soldier stapled in. Records inside cover from 15/5/41 to 25/6/43. All pages stamped with "Discharge" in purple. Two small holes punched through bottom of the book 3cm apart.Pages stamped in purple "Discharge". Front cover VX102658, "Edmond Paget Seymour".passchendaele barracks trust, soldiers pay book, e. p. seymour

Pay Book of Alllan COOKE VX124263, 148 General Transport Company. Enlisted 13.3.1943.Yellow cloth covered Pay Book.Printed in black on cover: “Army No: VX124263. Pay Book No: C99635 Surname: COOKE. Christian Name: Allan. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES SOLDIER'S PAY BOOK CONTINUATIONadministrative record, pay book, soldier

Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221 4th Anti Tank Regt 2nd AIF. Refer 2485 medals and service history also 1076, 1100.2, 2484P..1) Pay book, yellow covers, No C575736 re VX25221 Maskell Alfred Robert, 24 pages. .2) Pay book, yellow covers, No C582405 re VX25221 Maskell Alfred Robert, 24 pages..1) "RECOVD PW AMF" (Recovered Prisoner of War)records, pay, military

C.W.Curnow. Refer Cat No’s 1444, 1445.2, 1447..1) Soldiers Pay Book, brown covers, No 238210, 1942-43 re C.W Curnow .2) Soldiers Pay Book, yellow covers, C 164483 re the above..1 & .2) "VX100151, Curnow, Clarence Wilfred"documents, pay books, army records, curnow