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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Webb, J. R. Lt, Mission in Vietnam: The tour in South Vietnam of 4 RAR/NZ(ANZAC)Bn and 104 Field Battery, June 1968-May 1969 (Copy 2)
This book is dedicated to those men of 4RAR/NZ(Anzac) Bn who died fighting for a free South Vietnam.This book is dedicated to those men of 4RAR/NZ(Anzac) Bn who died fighting for a free South Vietnam.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, australia. army. field battery, 4rar/nz, 4 rar/nz (anzac), new zealand - deaths in vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Webb, J. R. Lt, Mission in Vietnam: The tour in South Vietnam of 4 RAR/NZ(ANZAC)Bn and 104 Field Battery, June 1968-May 1969 (Copy 1)
This book is dedicated to those men of 4RAR/NZ(Anzac) Bn who died fighting for a free South Vietnam.This book is dedicated to those men of 4RAR/NZ(Anzac) Bn who died fighting for a free South Vietnam.australia. army. royal australian regiment. battalion, australia. army. field battery, 4 rar nz, 4 rar/nz (anzac), new zealand - deaths in vietnam -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Uniform - Army Uniform, Captain MacInnes
... , a MO at D Company 17th Garrison Battalion stationed at Camp 4..., a MO at D Company 17th Garrison Battalion stationed at Camp 4 ...Army issue uniform worn by Captain Alan Finley MACINNES, a MO at D Company 17th Garrison Battalion stationed at Camp 4 Tatura during WW2.Army issue jacket, trousers and hat, made in army issue material, olive drab colour. Hat has leather band and army badge. Material for the uniform is Berathea wool cloth with an open collar two epaulets and two metal subdued Australian Rising Sun badges affixed to the lapels. Both epaulets display three metal pips indicating the rank of Captain and metal "AUSTRALIA" shoulder titles.as aboveww2 army uniform, ww2 army captains uniform, captains uniform, captain macinnes, alan macinnes, medical officer internment camps, d company 17th garrison battalion, camp 4 tatura -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Assorted postcards
This six-postcard group is the seventh in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P These postcards illustrate the links between battalions, such as the 5th and 47th. 1. Group portrait of the Officers and NCOs of C Company, 47th Battalion. 47th Btn was drawn from Queensland and Tasmania, and C company was primarily Queenslanders. 2. Group photo of the signallers and stretcher bearers of 5th Battalion. Dawson note that Josiah and Norman Rolls, from Golden Square in Bendigo, are in photograph. 3. Group photograph of 57th Battalion medal recipients taken outside Exeter cathedral. 4. 57th Btn band 5 HQ Pioneers, 57th Btn, 8th of October 1917. Dawson notes that the man front row extreme right is 50 years old. 6. Group photo of some officers of the 57th Btn 1. On verso "A.R. Tweddell, 47th Battalion, C Company A.I.F" 2. On Verso "This is a group photograph signallers 5th Battalion Jo and Norm Rolls" 3. "Group taken in Exeter at a a presentation of medals" 4. "This is our band can you pick out Bob Scott" 5. "This is our HQ pioneers who do all our building. The chap on the front row right is fifty years of age and came away with the first contingent. Also the corporal, sergeant and two left had men rear rank" 6. "This is a photo of some of the officers of our battalion. Colonel J.C. Stewart centre, Major R.M. Cotheson on left, Captain Laing M.C. on right. Will tell you the rest when I get home"postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Fire Support Base Peggy
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Diggers of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) unloading water at Fire Support Base 'Peggy'. Water was a major supply problem for the diggers in the field. This water had been transported from the 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, fire base peggy, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, 4 rar/nz (anzac) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, Edgar Dawson collection : Battalion comrades, c 1915-1919
This six-postcard group is the first in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. The 57th had a company of men largely from Bendigo and Eaglehawk. These postcards are from his personal album. Many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P Service details available through the NAA. Collection of six photo postcards B+W 1. Photo portrait of Shuttleworth, Henry 2854 57th Btn, wearing military medal, no headwear 2. Photo portrait of Ross, George Herbert Sergeant 3596 57th Btn. 3. Photo portrait of Davidson, Robert Sergeant 3379 57th Btn. 4. Photo portrait of Lyndon, Herbert Roy 4532 57th Btn. 5. Photo portrait of Walsh, Alick 3494 57th Btn. 6. Photo portrait of Tanner, Walter John 4620 57th Btn. 1. On front, "Yours sincerely, H. Shuttleworth 11-14-19" 2. On front "Yours sincerely, Rossie". On rear "This is CQMS Ross who came over on the boat and was with me on leave". 3. On front "Yours sincerely Davo". On rear "This is the orderly room sergeant Davidson who was with me on leave" 4. On front "Yours sincerely HRL" On rear "This is Paddy Lyndon who was photographed in the canal with me. He was a clerk in Bendigo and came over on the boat with me" 5. On front "Sincerely yours Alick France 1917" 6. On front "Sincerely yours W Tanner France 1917" On rear "This was my B Company sergeant major, but has gone to Blighty for his commission"postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm, lyndon herbert roy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Foreign Languages Publishing, US People Against U.S. War in South Vietnam, 1965-1978 (Approximate)
Yellowed paper and red. Booklet with 16 pages (including covers). Photo of Demonstration March in Washington - Nov 27 1965. Red print throughout pamphlet(Cover) - US People Against US War in South Vietnam Foreign Languages Publishing South Vietnampropaganda, booklet, pamphlet, sgt. a. moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Joint US Public Office (JUSPAO), Propaganda Leaflet, 1962 (Approximate)
Black and white leaflet. Picture of a traditional hut with family around table. Lady with her hands tied behind her back under nearby tree. All writing in Vietnamese script.leaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, South Vietnam Liberation National Front Central Committee, Policy Toward the Officers and Men in the US and Alien Army 1966, 20/12/1962 12:00:00 AM
Tan coloured seven page booklet with red print. Flag of South Vietnam National Liberation Front's - Viet Cong - Red and blue with yellow star in centre.Policy Toward the Officers and Men in the US and Alien Army 1966south vietnam, vietnam - foreign relations, vietnam - foreign relations - united states, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 246th Psychological Operations Company (POC), Propaganda Leaflet, 1970 (Approximate)
Black and white propaganda leaflet shows a western soldier helping people in a village. Other side depicts two crossed flags - Australian and Vietnamese. Theme is "The Good Guys"246-352 (Leaflet no.)propaganda, leaflet, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, US Army, Chien Cu, 1/02/1966 12:00:00 AM
Book. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesBook. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesBook. Front Page Heading "Chien Cu". Two Badges - one in top left hand corner, the other in bottom right hand corner. Vietnamese writing under "Chien Cu" heading and english writing next to bottom shield. Book shows line drawings of arms, vehicles and other equipment available to the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. Specifications and descriptions of weapons and equipment in both Vietnamese and English. 184 pagesweapons, vehicles, vietnam - military, vietnam war - artillery, 1961-1975, armoured vehicles, language: vietnamese, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - weapons, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, To the Anti-War American Servicemen!, 1968-1973
Leaflet. Propaganda A5 size with English information on one side and Vietnamese on the other side. The leaflet has stain marks and has tares from being folded . The leaflet has yellowing with black print. To the Anti-War American Servicemen! Consisting of preamble followed by pre-emptive position statemant including a ser of 3 steps of action. Conclusion - request for actionleaflet, propaganda, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Chien Hoi Campaign, Open Arms Chieu Hoi, 1962-1978
Two sided propaganda leaflet. One side is a colour picture of women and children in a grocery/food store with Vietnamese writing in black on white and white on black. Reverse has a 11 point list in Vietnamese and a circular "Viet-Nam Cong-Hoa" stamp.Chien Hoi Reverse - "Chinh Phu Cam Ket Moi Hoi Chanh Vien Se Duoc"leaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Surrender Leaflet, 1968-1973
Black and white surrender leaflet. One side shows contrasting pictures of two houses - one exploding and burning with the other house in a peaceful setting with a couple holding a child and other villagers drawing water from a well. Reverse has Vietnamese writing with a signature and a black stampVietnamese message in letter form. Circular stamp with following writing - "Viet-nam Coung Hoa Tinh Phuoc-Tuy"leaflet, propaganda, psychology, military, instructions, surrender, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Joint US Public Affairs Office (JUSPAO), Bura com chieu nay vang Anh
Yellowing leaflet with black print depicting a family of 3 sitting and eating a traditional Tet meal. They are sitting on a raised platform inside a structure made of bamboo. Outside are other houses. Title above picture reads "Bura com chieu nay vang Anh" - translation "he missed his dinner". Reverse side of leaflet is all in Vietnamese.Bura com chieu nay vang Anh SP 2246leaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemen, 20/12/1965 12:00:00 AM
Yellowing booklet with red print and teal/blue edge over spine. Date 1965 in teal. First letter of title:- Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemen is surrounded by NLF Flag (red with star in centre). 15 pages including 2 sections / chapters.Letter of the SVNNFL to US Servicemenbooklet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7 battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Chuc Mung Nam Moi, 1963 (Approximate)
Leaflet with black print showing a picture of man holding a child inside a heart shape. Vietnamese script. Drawings of people around a dragon.Chuc Mung Nam Moi - translation "Happy New Year". All writing is in Vietnameseleaflet, propaganda, sgt a moylan, 4 platoon, b coy, 7 rar, 7th battalion, 16063, royal australian infantry corps, arnold george moylan -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photograph, Wangaratta Picture Framers, Frank H. McDonagh
Frank joined the army in 1915 and served with the 1st Bn. On 20/7 /1916 he was hospitalised with Shell Shock and medically discharged unfit on 20/12/1916. He re-enlisted on 3/8/1917 and joined the 13th battalions and proceeded to France. In October 1918. On 15/4/1919 he was hospitalised for unknown illness and returned to Australia. In 1938 he joined the 59th Battalion (Militia). On 26/6/1940 he was taken on strength (V30012) and served with the 2/21 and 2/14 Training Bn’s. On 16/2/1945 he was seconded for special duties with Z Special Unit and performed duty outside Australia between 27/4 and 30/9/1945. On 3/5/1946 he was placed on the retirement list . He joined the RSL in 1916 and Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1933. He was President from 1937-38 and Assistant Secretary from 1935-1936 and for many years served on the Committee as well as Welfare Officer.Timber framed black and white photograph of a male attired in a suitFRANK H. McDONAGHmcdonagh, frank h. mcdonagh, wwi, wwii -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Mixed media - Framed Photograph, CAMS Cause
Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG was a soldier in the Australian Army who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. Cameron enlisted on 4/1/2000 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Commando) RAR now known as the 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. In 2007 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed on Operation SLIPPER - Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. In 2008 he was promoted to Corporal and deployed again on Operation SLIPPER in 2009 2011 and 2013. He was killed in action on 22 June 2013 and was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions in the Khod Valley Uruzgan province AfghanistanCorporal Baird is the 100th Australian to receive a VC since the award was first created by Queen Victoria in 1856. Brown timber frame and dark green mount containing photograph of soldier alongside poem with image of Victoria Cross medal in backgroundCAMS Cause - Commando for Lifecameron baird, victoria cross, medal for gallantry -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. On the right is (Staff )Sergeant Charles Edmund MORRIS V4127 and 7349 who served with the 7th Battalion during WW1. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white reproduced photograph of 11 aboriginal soldiers in two rows with Officer standing in middle of back row and Sergeant on far right.Attached to rear - Abo Platoon with Corporal Mullett on right (left)of platoon Hon Major J A Wright centre Sergeant Morris on left (right) - Wangaratta 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon, joseph albert wright, charles edmund morris -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Samuel Richard RANKIN VX48201 DOB 23/7/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Stewart HOOD VX47351 DOB 23/1/1903 Enlisted 18/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 William GORRIE VX48208 DOB 22/11/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 David John MULLETT VX48195 DOB 10/6/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Arthur Alexander (Tom?) MULLETT VX48198 DOB 25/11/1914 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria. In addition to normal army training they performed guard duty at the Army Hospital and Camp. They formed the Gum Leaf Band and led the troops at community singing and assisted in Methodist Church services.Black and white photograph of 11 aboriginal soldiers with rifles in two rows standing 'at ease'Typed on Rear - Aboriginal Guard Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of 7 aboriginal soldiers with rifles on grass ridge.Attached to rear - Posting sentries - Wangaratta end of 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
In July 1940, the 2/24th Battalion was formed in Wangaratta. On the 27th September, after weeks of hard training the Battalion marched out to Bonegilla to continue training prior to overseas deployment to the Middle East in November, 1940. This image depicts soldiers resting during the 60 mile march.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of 4 unknown soldiers sitting on the ground. Resting enroute to Bonegilla2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, 2/24 Battalion, c1940
Original black and white photograph of 2/24 Infantry Battalion which includes image of Frank Percival SAVILLE VX34912 Born 4/4/1919 Enlisted 27/6/1940 and served with the 2/24th Battalion. He was a POW interned in Italy and Germany camps between 1941-45 during WW2.Black plastic frame with green mount housing original black and white photograph of soldiers in four rows.Plaque -Presented by H A Saville on behalf of his brother Frank P Saville VX34912 2/24 Battalion2/24 battalion, frank saville vx 34912, pow, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photographs, Private Henry Jones and Arthur Stribley
Photograph of Private Henry JONES Born 22/4/1918 at King Valley- VX48340 2/23rd Battalion - Wounded in Action twice - and Private Arthur STRIBLEY DOB 22/2/1920 from Wangaratta- VX29652 2/24th Battalion convalescing in hospital in Alexandria, Egypt after being wounded in the Battle of Tobruk during World War Two. Black plastic frame containing two black and white photographs one depicting three men and the other of a Hospital Ward.Taken in Alexandria while in hospital after being wounded in Tobruk. Arthur Stribley Wangaratta 2/24th Left side of photo Harry Jones in the middle 2/23rd Battalion Arthur Stribley. Harry Jones. Bill *************** Photo of Hospital Ward in Alexandriahenry jones, arthur stribley, alexandria hospital, tobruk, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 2003
Image depicts a group of 11 men who served with the 2/24 Battalion during World War 2 attending annual reunion in Wangaratta in November 2003. They include:- Back Row: VX34601 Murray BURLES DOB 12/9/1919 POB Hobart; Bill WILLIAMS VX43349 Leslie HANSEN DOB 26/1/1920 POB Coburg POW 5/1941; VX31699 Alan NICHOLSON DOB 27/10/1918 POB Korumburra POW 1/5/1941; VX15247 Alan MacFARLANE DOB 13/9/1918 POB England; Front Row: VX44006 Robert CLARKE DOB 15/1/1920 POB Glenhuntly; VX48597 Dr Guy ROBERTSON DOB 4/7/1918 POB St Arnaud, RMO VX34767 Thomas ANDERSON DOB 31/5/1914 POB Hamilton POW 5/1941 VX29686 Gordon POIDEVIN DOB 30/3/1917 POB Corowa POW 3/5/1941; VX45356 Douglas GRAY DOB 16/8/1918 POB Bendigo (Bugler) The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Colour photograph of 11 men standing and seated in two rows 2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Box containing Medal, Pte G J Malcolm 3536
Original Victory Medal belonging to Private George James MALCOLM 3536 10th Battalion AIF who came from Naracoorte South Australia Enlisted on 24/8/1915 Aged 25 years and KIA on 19/8/1916 at Mouquet Farm near POZIERS. Unknown grave - Villiers Bretonneaux Medal sent to next of kin - brother William Silas MALCOLM - Nandaly near Sea Lake Victoria - born 8/4/1899 at Narracoorte SA. Enlisted 25/9/1918 Melbourne V80527 aged 19 years but not called up.Small white box with black typing on attached label on lid Contents - round gold coloured medal with multicoloured ribbon and red and fawn coloured diamond shaped patchBox - 3536 Pte. G. J. MALCOLM 10 Bn AIF 29783/DECD. Medal -The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 private george james malcolm, 10th bn aif, kia, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, F J Vonarx
Photograph of Francis John VONARX 1918 - enlisted at Wangaratta on 15/6/1915 aged 33 years and embarked on 26/8/1915. Served with the 23rd Infantry Battalion and 2nd Machine Gun Battalion. Returned to Australia on 8/4/1919Refer to item 30 - Docker Plains State School Roll of Honour.Unframed sepia photograph of male in full army uniform with rifle at shoulder standing outside tent.F Vonarx 1918 - on white paper taped to photographfj vonarx, ww1, 23rd battalion, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Journal - Diary, John William ELLIS
Personal diary of John William ELLIS Born: Rupanyup. Home Town: Nyarrin Occupation: Farmer Private 5334 Enlisted 1915 aged 37 24th Battalion Fought on the Western Front. Wounded on 9/10/1917 at Ypres - gunshot wound to right leg and returned to Australia 16/4/1918. Diary entry ......"Oct 9 was in the charge this morning and got wounded ankle and arm".....Diary contains principal events written in pencil between leaving Australia on the 10th April 1916 and arriving back in Melbourne on the 16th April, 1918.Thin brown leather book with attached holder for pencil.private john william ellis, 24th battalion, ww1, diary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of aboriginal soldier holding rifle and young girlAttached to rear - Little girl asking Guard if she can go into Showgrounds Wangaratta end of 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon