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ID Tag - Trench Art
... first world war (ww1)... War Medal, Victory Medal. first world war (ww1) 1914 - 1918 ...This object relates to Arthur Ernest BLAKE. He was born on 1/01/1896 in Clunes, VIC. Arthur Ernest served in the Army (3724) enlisting on, 08/08/1915 in Boulder, WA before being discharged from duties with the 12 REINFORCEMENTS/11 BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/06/1919. His next of kin is Emma KIPPS. Arthur Ernest BLAKE was not a prisoner of war. Arthur Blake was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Circular medallion with two hammered sections along edge, attached via a ring in the top to a chain of bronze/rusted metal. Disc is engraved on both front and back. "D E K Blake 3724 11 BATT C of E AIF" "Miss Dolly Lehrle Warington Lancashire England 194 Battersby Lane"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dead Man's Penny
... first world war (ww1)... the Military Medal. first world war (ww1) 1914 - 1918 medals ballarat ...This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC and served with the 21 BATTN. He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. He was killed in action at Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isaiah PEARCE (Father) and after his parents' deaths, it is John PEARCE, his brother. John also served in WW1 as 8203 L/CPL with the 12 FLD AMB and was awarded the Military Medal. first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Duffle bag, C. 1940
... Second World War (WW2)... World War (WW2) ...This gear bag was issued to Sergent Harold Loraine Reed, who was born in 14 Aug 1889 in Portland, Victoria. Reed enlisted in the army in 1940 in Ballarat to serve in WWI, and was discharged from 8 Battalion in 1943. Gear bags such as this were standard issue to servicemen. Soldiers would fill their gear bags with essential equipment (mess tins, clothes, etc.) and carry them with them from post to post, or ship them to their destination ahead of time.Khaki coloured canvas bag that is cylindrical in shape with the owner's rank, name, and service number written on the front of the bag in white paint. The base of the bag is rounded, while the top is open with 11 eyelets (one missing) through which a cotton cord has been threaded. Each end of the cord has been wrapped with red tape.V58131 / S/Sgt. H.L. REEDmilitary equipment, duffle bag, barracks bag, kit bag, wwii, second world war (ww2) -
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Australian Service Medal 1939-1945
... world war two... ww2 world war two ...The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to armed Australian forces and volunteer defence corps for their service during WWII. Created by King Geroge IV, this was the first distinctive Australian medal in the British system of honours and awards.Medallion attached to a navy blue, light blue, red and beige striped ribbon. The medallion depicts an effigy of King George IV of Great Britain and the commonwealth with the words: "GEORGE IV S VI (obscured component) G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP" in relief on one side. The others side depicts the Australian Coat of Arms and the words: "The AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945".medallion, medal, australian service medal, service medal, ww2, world war two -
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Floatation Bladder, B.F. Goodrich Co, 1939-45
... second world war... escaping. floatation bladder floatation device world war two ww2 ...This floatation bladder was made for survival whilst crossing rivers and streams. The device would have been inserted into clothing and the user would have blown air into the pipe. The pipe would have been folded in half and held in place to prevent air from escaping.Tough rectangular, flat, khaki coloured fabric and rubber bag. There is a rubber pipe at the top, right corner. There is a fabric flap at the base of this pipe which holds the pipe in a bent position. There are also inscriptions on the front/centre of the bag.The following inscriptions are at the front/cente of the bag, printed in red. The very last inscriptions ('M. KNAUSS') are printed in dark purple. 'BLADDER, FLOATATION, JUNGLE' 'THE B.F. GOODRICH CO.' 'CONTRACT W669QM21639 9-30-42' 'SPECIFICATION P.Q.D. 243' 'STOCK NO. 74-B-303' 'PHILADELPHIA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT' 'INSPECTOR______M. KNAUSS_____' floatation bladder, floatation device, world war two, ww2, wwii, second world war -
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Gas mask US, Cambridge University Press, 1940s
... second world war... wartime. gas mask equipment civilian gas warfare second world war ...Gas mask similar in style to 1339.1, possibly dating from the 1940s. This mask and associated case were intended for noncombatant use i.e. for use by civilians during wartime.Khaki colour gas mask constructed from cylindrical tin with open valve filter, attached to a plastic mask which attaches to the face with adjustable canvas straps. Mask includes two circular cut outs with plastic windows with valve on left hand side. Printed instructions on canister. “MED ADULT” embossed on top centre of the mask component. On interior of mask, “US MI/LOT/7 3SC.”gas mask, equipment, civilian, gas warfare, second world war, world war two, world war ii, mustard gas, chemical warfare -
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Memorabilia - Gas Mask, 1939
... second world war... M MAY 39 gas mask equipment gas warfare second world war ...WW2 General Service Respirator (GSR) Gas Mask WWII made in 1939 and the Canister was made 1941. Mask made of black rubber with glass eye slots with metal rims. Metal nost piece. Covered in khaki fabric. Elasticized straps to hold mask in place, with a tan circular cloth covered rubber tube that connects to the canister. Tin canister is oval shaped reinforced with ridges, red/brown in colour.Back of mask: N-4II / ML M MAY 39gas mask, equipment, gas warfare, second world war, world war two, world war ii, mustard gas, chemical warfare -
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Certificate of Discharge
... First World War (WW1)... Medal and the 1914-1915 Star. First World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 ...This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Soldier's Pay Book - on Active Service
... First World War (WW1)... Medal and the 1914-1915 Star. First World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 ...This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card - Field Service
... First World War (WW1)... was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star. First World ...This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.To "Miss Myrtle Kent, Portarlington, Victoria, Australia", From "H C Benham, 18 February 1917"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card Book - Egypt
... First World War (WW1)... Medal and the 1914-1915 Star. First World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 ...This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Card - "Lastest WAR Bit"
... First World War (WW1)... was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star. First World ...This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star."With love from Winnie J"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Rationing Order
... First World War (WW1)... and the 1914-1915 Star. First World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 Literature ...This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Memorabilia - Postcards (21) - in Canvas Pouch, c. 1917
... first world war (ww1)... Medal and the Victory Medal. first world war (ww1) 1914 - 1918 ...This object relates to Charles Walter MURRAY. He was born on 1/01/1881 in Ballarat, VIC. Charles Walter served in the Army - 16th Reinf's 8th Battalion (5165) enlisting on, 24/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 16th REINF'S 8th BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 28/11/1917. Charles Walter MURRAY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Fanny Bertha MURRAY (wife). Charles Murray was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.WWI era postcards (21), collected and posted home to Ballarat East by an AIF soldier on active duty in a handmade pouch/envelope fashioned out of a khaki garment, hand-sewn and addressed with pen and ink to his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Sandwith. This object relates to Samuel Thompson SANDWITH. He was born on 1/06/1892 in Ballarat, VIC. Samuel Thompson served in the AIF (5219) enlisting on, 28/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1919. Samuel Thompson SANDWITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane Elizabeth SANDWITH (Mother). Pouch front reads: (0n left hand side) On Active Duty (On right): Mrs. E. J (?). Sandwith / 27 Queen St / Ballarat East / Victoria. Australia / PRESENT FROM A SOLDIER. Pouch back reads: present from a soldier / On Active Service / Mrs. E J Sandwith / 27 Queen St East / Ballarat E. / Victoria. Australia. Other text on left illegible.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, ballarat rsl, ballarat, samuel thompson sandwith, aif, homefront, correspondence -
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Bayonet & Scabbard
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Bayonet & Scabbard Dislodged Scabbard tip Second World War ...Dislodged Scabbard tipsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, weapons, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
... First World War (WW1)... next of kin is Albury NEAL. First World War (WW1) 1914 - 1918 ...This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Poncho - US
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Poncho - US Green Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 ...Greensecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Tent - US (one man)
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Tent - US (one man) Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Mosquito Net - US x 2
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Mosquito Net - US x 2 Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Bladder Flotation - US Type 2
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Bladder Flotation - US Type 2 Second World War (WW2) 1939 ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Gaiters - 1pr US
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Gaiters - 1pr US Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pack - Back US
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Pack - Back US Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Bag - Ammonium Nitrate Grade 1
... Second World War (WW2)... Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 EEquipment/Gear Ballarat RSL ...112lb Drum Cover MS Bagsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
... Second World War (WW2).... Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 EEquipment/Gear Ballarat RSL ...This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
... Second World War (WW2).... Second World War (WW2) 1939 - 1945 EEquipment/Gear Ballarat RSL ...This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Diary
... Second World War (WW2)... was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON. Second World War ...This object relates to Walter Alfred CROMPTON. He was born on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF (55568) enlisting on, 09/05/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AIR FORCE HQ (DPS) as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 18/10/1946. Walter Alfred CROMPTON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON.Start date =4/8/1944; Finish date = 8/7/1945. With reference to the dates of the end of both theatres of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Kit Bag Tan with leather tag B Strange Second World War ...Tan with leather tagB Strangesecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Radio Receiver
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Radio Receiver US Army Series No 1712 Second World War ...US Army Series No 1712second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Crystal Calibrator with stand
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Crystal Calibrator with stand Model LM-10 Second World War ...Model LM-10second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Gas Mask Canister - German
... Second World War (WW2)... goldfields Gas Mask Canister - German Second World War (WW2) 1939 ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat