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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post WWII
ROBERT MACKENZIE KIRKWOOD initially enlisted No V32567 then transferred to AIF No VX118004 on 3.11.1942. At discharge from the Army 16.1.1946 he was a PTE in Advanced Land Headquarters. Pacific Star Medal with loose ribbon.VX118004 R M KIRKWOODmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, 1945 - post WW II
William Charles Frederick Hughes No VX50912 enlisted in the AIF on 10.3.41. At discharge from the AIF on 16.11.45 he was serving in the 2/1 Aust General Hospital.Medal set court mounted , group of (5) Re W.C.F Hughes (A.I.F) 1. 1939 -45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939- 45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX 50912 W.C.F Hughes"numismatics -medals, military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS, c. 1939 - 1945
Gaiters issued to Osburn Percival Marett VX142527. Enlisted 17.7.1943 age 19 years, discharged with rank of Pte on 25.6.1946 in the 2/14 AIF Bn. .1) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles .2) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles. Both make a pair left foot & right foot.On both inside “VX142527 D.P.MARETT”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male, footwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post 1902
William Harris No 476 enlisted in the 3rd Victorian Bushmans Contingent. He was severely WIA at Koster River on 21.7.1900, invalided back to Australia arriving on 8.11.1900.Medal, court mounted, (1) re W Harris. 1. Boer War medal with 2 clasps "Transvaal & Rhodesia""476 Tpr W. Harris Victorian BSHMN"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 19.6.1946
Owen William HOSKING No V21675 enlisted on 15.3.1941 but was discharged on 29.2.1942 age 22 years. At discharge he was serving in 2 CAV Div Provost Corps.Certificate of Appreciation from Shire of Kerang to Trooper Owen W Hosking. Wooden frame with glass front. Certificate - white with blue printing and red seal with gold and blue decorative boarder. Mounted with white boarder. Signed by Shire President and Secretary.documents-certificates, frame accessories, kerang shire -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C. 1939 -45
Edward Lane No 40676 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.5.41 age 34 years. At discharge on 20.8.46 he held the rank of Sergeant. Refer 209.2, 210, 212.3.B & W photo copy framed for display showing portrait of E Lane in RAAF uniform.photography - photographs, military raaf -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, Forage, Josephson
Worn by Corporal Robert Henry Hillebrand, VX101579, born 3 September, 1915 and enlisted on 16 September, 1942. Served with 10 Advance Ordnance DepotCap, Forage, Kharki, (Army), 1940 manufacture date, with 2 metallic buttons on front "Australian Military Forces" 10 mm in diameter.Josephson 1940 Regimental No "VX" NAME "Hillebrand R H P.W (Stencilled with emblem)forage cap, kharki forage cap, ww2 army cap -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Donald Duncan McLennan, 1914-1918
A short article about Donald Duncan McLennan` and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Tanck's Corner (Yarrambat).One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald duncan mclennan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, George Fineran, 1914-1918
A short article about George Fineran and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Yan Yean Road Plenty.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george fineran -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Philip David Anderson, 1914-1918
A short article about Philip David Anderson and his service in World War 1. At the time of Philip David Anderson's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, philip david anderson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Gilbert Oliver Barnard, 1914-1918
A short article about Gilbert Oliver Barnard and his service in World War 1. At the time of Gilbert Oliver Barnard's enlistment, he was living in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, gilbert oliver barnard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ivan Joseph Barnard, 1914-1918
A short article about Ivan Joseph Barnard and his service in World War 1. At the time of Ivan Joseph Barnard's enlistment, he was living in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ivan joseph barnard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Alfred Barnard, 1914-1918
A short article about Victor Alfred Barnard and his service in World War 1. At the time of Victor Alfred Barnard's enlistment, he was living in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor alfred barnard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, George Augustus Broome, 1914-1918
A short article about George Augustus Broome and his service in World War 1. At the time of George Augustus Broome's enlistment, he was living at Bundoora1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george augustus broome -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Henry Thomas Chappell, 1914-1918
A short article about Henry Thomas Chappell and his service in World War 1. At the time of Henry Thomas Chappell's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry thomas chappell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles George Clayton, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles George Clayton and his service in World War 1. At the time of Charles George Clayton's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles george clayton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ernest Frederick Clayton, 1914-1918
A short article about Ernest Frederick Clayton and his service in World War 1. At the time of Ernest Frederick Clayton's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ernest frederick clayton -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
RAAF Gaberdine Overcoat, Australian Government Clothing Factory (A.G.C.F.), 1976
This coat was issued to Airman Bernard Farley in 1976 as an initial issue of uniform. Bernard was enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in Warrnambool on 26th January 1976. This item is a Royal Australian Air Force uniform that was issued for the airman Bernard Farley. It has historic and social significance as an item of local military history. It is also in near perfect condition.RAAF Blue Gaberdine Greatcoat/Overcoat. Double Breasted. Belted at waist. Partly lined inside body; sleeves fully lined. Two vertical pocket openings at belt height give access to large inner pocket and to separate inner clothing. Double line of 5 Gold coloured plastic(?) buttons with Crown and Wingson on left and right front of coat. Single black plastic button on inside of coat immediately behind top left gold button. Epaulettes on shoulders are attached at outer end and have a small gold coloured button and button hole attachment at inner end; 'RAAF' sewn in lighter blue thread on outer end of each epaulette. Sleeves have 3 small gold buttons on cuffs.Attachment inside collar reads; A.G.C.F. (Australian Government Clothing Factory) Vic 1976. Broad Arrow Symbol. 8405.66.013.6603. Size 3L. No. NAME. Attachment inside lower left reads; handwritten, 17481, E746813, 3L,30560. 27.Blue Stamp - S broad arrow Nraaf, great coat, royal australian air force, r.a.a.f., air force, uniform, coat, bernard farley, farley, airman, warrnambool, warrnambool rsl -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bayonet, Early 1900's
This was brought back from WW1 by Gordon A.W. Fisher. Gordon Fisher enlisted from Orboston 24.10.16. His father was James Fisher a Lochend farmer. This item from WW1 is a reminder of the involvement of the Orbost men who served in that conflict. A World War 1 metal bayonet with metal grip attachment to gun.Handle - E.J. 42253 Scabbard 131bayonet weapon arms ww1 fisher- gordon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
AMF Army Driving Licence, Kenneth Edward Forster
Driver/Provate Kenneth Edward Forster VX 149163 was born at Benalla and enlisted at Wangaratta. He served with the 148 General Transport Coy during WW2.Brown canvas booklet that is folded into three. Licence gives details of Army number, name, rank and type of vehicle that is able to be driven. Licence has been issued to Kenneth Edward Forster, VX149163. Licence has been cancelled in red ink.No: 287674. Army No: VX149163, Name Kenneth Edward Forster. Vehicle type: cars & vans & lorries, semi-trailers.world war 2, world war 2 drivers licence, australian military drivers licence, kenneth edward forster -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Lieutenant Kenneth F. Young, 1942
Dhurringile garrison duty 1943-1945, enlisted Bendigo September 1939. Captured Crete, wounded in leg as POW . Amongst first repatriated to Germany 1942. Black and white photograph of bust of Lieutenant Kenneth F. Young,dhurringile pow camp, kenneth f young, lieutenant k young -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Booklet, boxed, Ex-scholars who enlisted in World War One, 2016
Contains service records, newspaper articles and photographs where available of all known students of Traralgon State School who enlisted in World War One.Honouring the memory of those who served and died in the Great War. Contributed to the centennial services held in Traralgon 2016.First of 25 volumes. Coil bound, A4, approximately 60 pages each volume. Clear plastic front cover, leathercraft black plastic back cover. Stored in 4 plastic magazine holders.traralgon state school, ww1, great war, ex-scholars, service records -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph
James(Jim) Mitchell pictured in Uniform born 30/4/1890 Violet Town, Victoria, Enlisted in Liverpool, NSW. Died 4/12/1921James (Jim) Mitchell pictured in Uniform enlisted in Army during WW1Black and white copied photograph of James(Jim) Mitchell in Army uniform ww1, chiltern shire honor roll -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Bullet
Part of the collection relating to the brothers Evan and Edward Jones. Both enlisted in 1915 in 29 Infantry Battalion. See The Jones Boys booklet for further information.The brothers Evan and Edward Jones were both from Kyneton. There is a collection of items held by Kyneton RSL relating to their war service.Damaged bullet case, held in lidded tin. There is a fragment of bullet case in the tin. Inscription on lid of tin, Yanke Doodle.pte evan edward jones -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Article - Badge Returned from Active Service, 1942
Item issued to Corporal William Charles Clarke VX34546 2/24 Battalion who enlisted 26 June 1940 - Discharged 11 Oct 1945Bronze diamond shaped tri service badge with combined anchor, rising sun and wings surmounted by a king's crown; 2 attaching pin hole lugs on the reverse and 1 attaching pin; Underneath is a boomerang with the words 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse is stamped with the maker's details and the serial number 'A97811'.On a boomerang beneath Tri service emblem the words 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse is stamped with the maker's details Cluk/Melb/1942/ Issued by the CWTH GOVT and the serial number 'A97811'.badge, tri service emblem, returned from active service, bronze badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED WW2, Borough of Inglewood, 1940's
Keith Edwin Palmer V65246 enlisted in B Coy 38th Bn CMF on 17.3.1941 age 24years. Discharged rom the Army on 11.6.1945 with the rank of Sergeant. Certificate - paper, red and black print, illustrated in colour with scroll work, foliage, flags, King's Portrait. Shields of various countries and states and red seal. Damaged by water and dirt. Handwritten owner's name and signature on Certificate. Frame - timber, with gold colour stipple finish, many sections of paint missing. Glass front and cardboard backing. Sections of the certificate are adhered to the glass front.Handwritten in very faded black ink; "Sgt Keith Edwin Palmer/ 38th Battalion" "16th/ November/ 5/ E.E. Rochester" illegible signature. Certificate No. 55255.ww2, certificates, framed accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, BIOGRAPHY, WW2, Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc, "FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2
"FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2. Produced for the Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. Biographical record of many men who served in Tobruk - not complete.1. & 2. Soft cover book. 1. & 2. Cover - light weight cardboard. Block print on front and spine (Vol 1), front (Vol11). Illustrated group photograph - black and white, on front. Pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Illustrated with colour or black and white portrait photograph of each serviceman with information on name, service number, unit, where born, where enlisted, areas of service overseas, wounded in battle, did he survive the war, medals received etc. Two servicemen per page.1. Front end paper - handwritten black ink "Luke/ Thanks for all your/ help & support/ R. Windlow 2021". 2.Title page - handwritten black ink "LUKE/ THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, SUPPORT/ & FRIENDSHIP, R WINDLOW 2021"book, rats of tobruk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Report, George Redman Featherstone, 1/06/1997
Photocopy of a school assignment. Information is given on a number of War Memorials and an investigation into George Redman Featherstone whose name is on the Mitcham War Memorial. His mother lived at 'Redmoyne' Whitehorse Road, Mitcham but he enlisted in New South Wales. He trained in England and was killed during the third Battle of Ypres. Details are given of his military career and of the battle. Photographs and information about the Bedford House Cemetery at Zillebeke in Belgium where he is buried. Information is given about his family. Photographs. Maps. Approx 22 pagesfeatherstone, george redman;, world war 1914-1918. battle of ypres, war memorials -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book- "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of a "chromolithograph on canvas" poster. Depicts a strong soldier wearing a slouch hat standing astride a 3D land area and peninsula. "The soldier has raised his hands to his mouth". Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink, "RECRUITING POSTER, A Call from the Dardanelles, 1915". Details on poster. "A CALL FROM THE DARDANELLES/ "COO-EE"/ Won't YOU come? "/ ENLIST NOW/ Issued by Authority of THE DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMONWEALTH - S.T. LEIGH & CO. LTD, LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTERS, SYDNEY".framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From Information book; "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil painting with pencil on wood. Depicts a cove with sea, sand and hills. Ruined buildings and structures visible on the beach. Horse eating grass in the foreground. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink; " GEORGE W LAMBERT (1873-1930) Anzac Cove, 1919" “GEORGE W LAMBERT, unable to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force in London, joined Voluntary Training Corps". Appointed an official Australia War Artist, Australian Imperial Force 1917. framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary