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Keilor East RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medal... occupation commonwealth forces japan post ww2 post wwii australia ...Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. Brass buttons. Ribbon bar and service chevrons. Brass 'Rising Sun' badges on collar ends.Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medaloccupation, commonwealth, forces, japan, post ww2, post wwii, australia, india, uk, new zealand -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Korea / South East Asia / Vietnam Medals
... for Korea, Korea Medal South East Asia, Australian Active Service..., Korea Medal South East Asia, Australian Active Service Medal ...One of a series of four boards of mounted replica medals of the Australian Defence Forces. This board shows medals pertaining to conflicts including Korea and Vietnam. The boards were on display in the Melbourne Legacy Foyer cabinets until June 2017.A record that Legacy holds some war memorabilia as Legatees were once solely returned servicemen.Replica medals from several conflicts mounted on silk inserts into green boards plus additional ribbons and bars.Title inscribed in brass plaques say: Korea, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Korea Medal South East Asia, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962, General Service Medal 1918-1962, General Service Medal 1962. Vietnam, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 Australian Service Medal 1945-1975. Australian Defence Medal, Pingat Jasa Malaysia. Anniversary of National Service 1951-1975 Medal, South Vietnam Campaign Medal.medals, vietnam war, korean war, national service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS IN BOX
... Australian Service medal ribbons made of cloth and mounted...", Keane Street, East Albury, NSW. Australian Service medal ribbons ...1. Service Ribbons issued to all servicemen on active service to indicate area of service. 2. White box containing Ribbons and instructions. Refer 5687 for details. "R. H. Taylor" NX94268.Australian Service medal ribbons made of cloth and mounted on a bar. Two Ribbons to indicate areas of Service. Metallic back with small clips to attach to uniform. Cardboard postage box with a small white sheet of white paper defining contents. Also separate sheet of information on conditions of award and guidance to wearing.Box is addressed to "R.H. Taylor", Keane Street, East Albury, NSW.ribbons, ww2, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, 1) Post WW11. .2) 1940-45
... medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single... embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942 ...John MURPHY VX15580 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.2.1940 age 28 years 5 months. Posted to 2/7th Bn on 6.4.1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 15.4.1940, embarked for Greece 9.4.1941 and returned from there in June 1941. Embarked for Australia on 8.3.1942 and disembarked Ceylon 7.4.1942 and did not re embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942. Transfers to 2nd Aust Tank W/Shops AEME on 3.10.1942 and then 2/4th Aust Base W/Shops, discharged from the Army on 3.10.1945. In the Greece and Crete campaigns the 2/7th Bn was essentially destroyed and it was rebuilt from a small core in Palestine in Garrison duties and then in Ceylon before returning to Australia..1)Medal set, brass plate mounted , group of (5) re .J. Murphy 1.1939 -45 star 2. Africa star 3. Defence medal 4. War medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single "Africa Star" with pins uniform attachment"VX15580 J Murphy"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - NX28180 E Webb, Mid 20th Century
... Service Medal 1939-1945, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.... Service Medal 1939-1945, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 ...These Medals belong to NX28180 E Webb who served with the AIF during WW2.These are the original medals of NX28180 E Webb.5 x Medalss belonging to NX28180 E Webb 2 x gold colour Stars and 3 x silver colour round medals with ribbons. Included are - The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star, The Defence Medal, The War Service Medal 1939-1945, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.On the back of the Stars - NX 28180 E Webb, on the circumference edge of the medals NX28180 E Webb.nx28180 e webb, ww2, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, WW2
... Medal, War medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal. 2. Court... clasp, Defence Medal, War medal 1939-1945, Australian Service ...Medals belonging to Pte L.A. Murray, No. VX61585, 22 Australian Brigade WKSP (Workshops). Also known as Lawrence Arthur McCormack, Part of the Cooper Collection. Burma clasp issued to those service personnel who received the Pacific Star but also qualified for the Burma Star. A person could not receive both stars.1. Court mounted WW2 medal set consisting of five medals and ribbons; 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star with Burma clasp, Defence Medal, War medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal. 2. Court mounted WW2 miniature medal set consisting of five medals as per 1.Inscribed on back of stars and rims of disc shaped medals: VX61585 L.A. Murray.cooper collection, l.a. mccormick, ww2, medal set, miniature medals -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
RAN Certificate of Service, Seamen and Communication Branches
... Royal Australian Navy service record of John Robert... williams hmas sydney sms emden ww1 Royal Australian Navy service ...In November 1914 Williams was serving onboard HMAS Sydney when the German ship Emden was sunk. He continued in service with the navy after the war, and also served in WW2.Royal Australian Navy service record of John Robert Williams (8298). Cap band from German ship S.M.S. Emden.john robert williams, hmas sydney, sms emden, ww1 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Small Torch in Tin, Returned Services League of Australia, after 1990
... in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services...On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIA... On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIA A small tin ...Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984. Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. This torch was part of a collection of items donated to Wodonga Historical Society by Les Cole. The RSL emblem on this item was first introduced in 1990.A small tin containing an aluminium torch and 2 batteries in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIArsl australia, memorabilia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - WX34557 H A Green
... Defence Medal, one x War Medal 1939-1945, one x Australian Service..., one x War Medal 1939-1945, one x Australian Service Medal ...Three Medals with the name and regimental number WX 34557 Harold Allan Green. WX34557 H Green was born in Katanning WA and Plate of Enlistment was Dandarragan WA.The Medals are originals belonging to WX 34557 Harold Allan Green.Three x round, silver colour medals with ribbons.The three medals are marked WX34557 H A Green. One x Defence Medal, one x War Medal 1939-1945, one x Australian Service Medal.wa34557 h a green, dob western australia, place of enlistment dandarragan wa -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Shifts in a turning wheel; history of Canterbury Centre, 1998
... of Australian life and social service over the half century since World... of Australian life and social service over the half century since World... provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over ...The story of Canterbury Centre provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over the half century since World War 11The story of Canterbury Centre provides a vignette of Australian life and social service over the half century since World War 11Title Page : For Sue / with best wishes / Susan Priestleycanterbury centre, aged people, senior citizens centres -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, post WW2
... . Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939 - 45. 6. Australian... 1939 - 45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7 Greece ...John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Set of 7 miniature medals court mounted, label on rear with details. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939 - 45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7 Greece, Crete Commemorative Medal.On label on rear, "J. E. Wiles 2/7th Inf Bn VX16067awards, medals, wiles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
... ) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7...) Australian Service Medal .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek ...Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1, Post WW11
... . Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal..... Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal. Award MEDAL SET ...Frederick George East. WWI Service , " Royal Army Mecial Corp", British. WW2 Service. Enlisted in the AIF on 13.10.41. Part of "Sparrow Force” he was a POW. On discharge from the AIF 10.12.45 he was a Capt serving in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refer 516.7, 517, 538.2.Medals, set of (8) court mounted Re F.G. East . "ED" 1.1914 -1915 Star. 2.British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939-45. 7. Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal.Medals 1,2,3 - "56520, CPL F.G.East R.A.M.C" Medals 4,5,6,7 - "VX64901 , F.G. East" Medal 8 - "VX64901 Capt. F.G. East"numismatics - military medals, british - australian -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WWII Court Mounted
... ; Pacific Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, 1938-45 War Medal... Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, 1938-45 War Medal ...The original medals were issued to Corporal Clark VX34546 for his war time service. The court mounting is in the correct order of precedence. Court mounted WWII Medals comprising 6 original medals, ribbons and clasp (Africa Star with 8th Army Clasp; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, 1938-45 War Medal, Defence Medal. On the reverse is a tag bearing the tailor's name, "Russ Johnston/Tailor"ww2, world war 2, 2/24th battlion -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Military Black dress tie
... Made for use by Australian service personal.... by Australian service personal. Label inside with manufactures ...Made for use by Australian service personal.Black dress tie with red lining.Label inside with manufactures information on it. -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Mk V General Service Respirator, 1942
... Used by Australian service personnel in WW2.... daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges Used by Australian service ...Used by Australian service personnel in WW2.Gas mask with rubber face mask, glass eye plates and filter to cover mouth and nose.Fabric hose attached to a metal cylinder canister. Straps to hold mask in place to go around back of head. Canister is heavy, two slits on side of canister.Base of canister: No 4A Richard Hughes Pty Ltd Sydney 1942 H B 5 E (undecipherable) gas mask, military equipment ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal Set, Framed
... Star, Defence Medal, War medal 1939-1945 and Australian Service... mornington-peninsula Framed collection of service medals presented ...Framed collection of service medals presented by family of James Robert Clancy VX44669 including 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War medal 1939-1945 and Australian Service medal 1939-1945. A small photograph of Clancy in uniform and identification tag is included. See also items 00456, 00456.2, 00456.3 and 00456.4. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, As You Were 1947, 1947
... with the insignia of each Australian services in addition to relief... is illustrated with the insignia of each Australian services in addition ...Continued from 'As you were 1946' this book presents the views of service men and women and the views expressed are those of the writers. Contributions that are a mosaic of service men and women.A compilation of person war experiences and yarns.Compilation of person recounts, stories and articles. Photos, illustrations and letters Green covered entitled 'As you were', with a relief of tri-servicemen with the date '1947' lower on the cover. Inside cover front and back is illustrated with the insignia of each Australian services in addition to relief of the tri services. There are two copies held by the Lara RSL Sub BranchTo the memory of fallen comrades. " They gave their l Ives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious - not so. Much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed...'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army, yarns, short stories, wwi, wwii -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Commemorative
... of Australian service personnel in The Vietnam War. This tankard has... the involvement of Australian service personnel in The Vietnam War ...Official R.S.L Tankard commemorating the involvement of Australian service personnel in The Vietnam War. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) Fifth Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam, 1966, (2) RAAF Helicopters in Vietnam, (3) HMAS Hobart off North Vietnam Coast, 1967. (refer item 00124, 00124.1, 00124.2 and 00124.3) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, c1940's
... Red and White Enamelled Badge - Australian Women’s Legion... grampians Stawell WW2 Red and White Enamelled Badge - Australian ...Red and White Enamelled Badge - Australian Women’s Legion – Service Badgestawell, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, RAAF
... War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service medal, Long... Star, British War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service ...The uniform belonged to Wing Commander "Leonard Bacon", born 11 June 1906. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31 May 1926 No. 03305 with the rank AC.1. In 9 postings in Vic, QLD and WA he rose through 11 ranks to Sgt Maj Class 2 by 1940. He was commissioned as Flying Officer on 1.8.1940. He rose through the ranks to be Wing Commander on 1.7.1951. During WW2 from 1941 he was explosives Inspecting Officer at Northern Area 5 then to Explosive Inspecting Officer for the whole RAAF in the S/W Pacific. This role took him to some 21 places in the North from Townsville - Darwin to across the islands many several times. Leonard was awarded a "Mention in Despatches" on Morotai in 1945. Post WW2 in 1950 Leonard was appointed Chief Inspector of explosives in the RAAF, one of these roles was the supervision of the disposal of large quantities of War Stock. On 13.6.1958 he was recommended for an “OBE” which he received in the 1959 New Years Honors List. Leonard retired from the RAAF on 11.6.1960 after 34 years. This is a very brief record of his service documents.Dark Blue Service Dress Uniform comprising of jacket (.1) Pants (.2) gold buttons with RAAF emblems. Ribbons on the coat are as follows; Left to Right: OBE, 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal with clasp "MID". Australian Service medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal. Jacket has black inside lining with belt connected to back. Three stripes of Wing Commander rank on the sleeves. Size "M".raaf, uniform, leonard bacon -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Epaulette Badge
... Worn on the shoulder by Australian service men and women.... Dandenong melbourne Worn on the shoulder by Australian service men ...Worn on the shoulder by Australian service men and women.Looped piece of khaki cotton with black felt patch with Australia embroidered in white cotton."AUSTRALIA"epaulette -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document railway, LSWR Continental Services, 1919
... Brought home by a returned Australian service person.... melbourne Brought home by a returned Australian service person ...Brought home by a returned Australian service person.London and South Western Railway timetable and prices London to Paris -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Warrnambool Harbour Board Health Organization in Australian Ports
... Warrnambool Harbour Board Health Organization in Australian... Organization in Australian Ports Service Publication Number 29 ...Warrnambool Harbour Board Health Organization in Australian Ports Service Publication Number 29 Publisher: H.J. Green, Government Printer, Canberra flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, warrnambool harbour board health organization in australian ports, warrnambool harbour board -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Coin, Folder of currency from Vietnam, Malayasia and other countries
... & an Australian National Service Memorial coin (2010). Some donated... various foreign notes, coins & an Australian National Service ...Folder contains various foreign notes, coins & an Australian National Service Memorial coin (2010). Some donated by Peter & Tony McCracken.currency -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: THE BENDIGO POST OFFICE
... Pall Mall Bendigo, Courtesy Australian Construction Services... Sandhurst Bendigo Post Office Pall Mall Bendigo, Courtesy Australian ...Document. New public offices Sandhurst Bendigo Post Office Pall Mall Bendigo, Courtesy Australian Construction Services, and Heritage Victoria.document, memo, bendigo post office. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Frank Doezema Jr Memorial, 1969
... Photograph of Maj GEN HAY laying the Australian Memorial... the Australian Memorial Service Badge on the Frank Doezema JR Memorial ...Photograph of Maj GEN HAY laying the Australian Memorial Service Badge on the Frank Doezema JR Memorial in the HUE MACV compund in 1969maj gen hay, frank doezema jr, hue, macv, photograph -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photo
... Ken Hill was a member of the Australian Army Amenities... by Australian Army Amenities Service around 1946/47 which was based... by Australian Army Amenities Service around 1946/47 which was based ...Ken Hill was a member of the Australian Army Amenities Service - AAAS Mobil Cinema Unit No. 36 around 1946-47. He was based at Murchison Camp 13 where Josef Thum, an artist, was a Prisoner of War. Hill was a Mobile Cinema Operator during this period, after hostilities had ceased and Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "Pictures", to use the common term of the period, each time pictures were screened.Black and white photo of an army truck which was used by Australian Army Amenities Service around 1946/47 which was based at Murchison Camp 13photography, photograph, slides, film -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - British War Medal, British War Medal issued to Pte William John Baird. Service No:- 5994, 192??
... Medal issued to Australian Service Personnel after WW1...-road Medal issued to Australian Service Personnel after WW1 ...Medal issued to Australian Service Personnel after WW1HighRound British War Medal. Silver colour. Blue, black, white and orange coloured ribbon issued to all Commonwealth Service personnel.Front:- Portrait of King George. Rear:- Man on a Horse. 1914. 1918. Rim:- 5994 Pte W J Baird 14 Bn A.I. F -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Plaque - Australian Forces Vietnam, n/a, c2002
... Memorabilia of all Australian service elements engaged... Memorabilia of all Australian service elements engaged in Vietnam ...Memorabilia of all Australian service elements engaged in Vietnam.Shows collective indication of all Australian Service elements engaged in Vietnam.Shield, Australian Force Vietnam; timber backing with metal artwork of: a border of Australian Corp insignias with a Red Kangaroo insignia being top and centre, South Vietnam colours bannered across world globe with sword vertical up centre.Australian Force Vietnam bannered across bottom of artwork.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch