HMAT Nestor transported troops from Australia to overseas warzones during WW1Black and white photograph of troopship HMAT Nestor docked at wharf, Victoria world war 1914-1918 aif, shipping

It is still paraded Anzac Day in Melbourne ahead of the families of original 7th Battalian WW1Colour Photograph of 7th Battalion Banner commissioned by mother of two sons who dies at Anzac Cove 25.4.1915world war 1914-1918 aif, memorials, banners

Pte HARRY THOMPSON No 69437 New Zealand Expeditionary Force WW1. Refer 2027 for his service details. Illustrated certificate, brown & black ink printed on cream paper, mount in brown & green cardboard & brown frame.The Great War 1914 - 1918 Certificate of Service in the NZEF for Pte Harry Thompson 69437 Stamp on back: Bethany Gallery 116 Bridge St Bendigodocuments - certificates, military history-service records

Historical significance in 1948 from Libya and Triopoli after WW11.Remembrance book dated 1948 containing a church service in honour of WW1 and WWII veterans. Front cover has written, Remembrance Sunday 1948, of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath is the in inscription CYRENAICA DISTRICT, (Libya and Tripoli) with a picture of a monument.

non-fictionA booklet with profiles of the soldiers depicted on the Beaconsfield Honor Board. The photographs were taken by Age photographer Edmund Thomas Luke.beaconsfield (vic.), world war 1914-1918, world war 1, the great war, edmund thomas luke

Printed map, France 1:100,000 Ordnance Survey, Oct 1915non-fictionWW1 Topograhical Map of Amiens Region, France (Allied) 1915world war 1914 - 1918, ameins

Details area bounded by Mt. St. Quentin, Fresnoy, Riencourt, Canbrai and St AubertPaper printed map of German Field positionsmaps, world war 1914 - 1918, honybun charles

Field Survey Map of Enemy Rear Organisationnon-fictionEnemy Rear Organisation map Scale 1 : 40,000maps, world war 1914 - 1918

A 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' created by Princess Mary had overwhelming response and so it was decided to give every person 'wearing the King's uniform on Christmas Day 1914' the brass tin along with a Christmas card and a picture of the princess, and items such as pipe, lighter, tobacco, and 20 cigarettes. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets. Indian troops often received sweets and spices, and nurses received chocolates. Many of the items were sent separately from the boxes because of lack of space. Not all the tins could be sent out by Christmas and so those sent in January 1915 contained a New Year card. Shortage of brass meant that many did not received their tins until summer 1916, however by January 1919 some still did not receive them. After using up the contents many service people then used the tins to store small items. The brass tin, bullet pencil, and medals belonged to Pte George Nutting of the 2nd London regiment, and regimental number 2080/230442. After World War 1 George Nutting sailed for Melbourne on June 1, 1922 aboard the S.S. Borda. He then lived at several addresses in the Sunshine/Albion area including Dawson St, 32 King Edward Ave, and 15 Kamarooka St. At one stage he was involved in a window cleaning and gardening business, and both he and his wife Janet were very good dancers. George Nutting was also involved in the loyal Sunshine Lodge and was presented with a Past Grand's Collar in 1943. He lived at 15 Kamarooka St until he passed away on March 20th 1979 at the age of 85. The above information was sourced from http://www.kinnethmont.co.uk/1914-1918_files/xmas-box-1914.htm (accessed 1/3/2014), and from http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-Christmas-gift-1914 (accessed 1/3/2014), and from research work done by Eva and Marie of S&DHS.The Tin and Medals provide a visible historical record of the Christmas gift, and the awards that the average WW1 British service person received about 100 years ago. The bullet pencil may indicate that Pte G. Nutting was probably a non-smoker, at least around circa 1914.Brass rectangular box with an embossed and hinged lid. The lid features the profile of Princess Mary with an 'M' on each side, and the names of Britain's allies in 1914. The pencil fits into the brass bullet casing to give the appearance of a bullet. The WW1 British medals are: 1. 1914 - 1915 Star, 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1918 (Silver), 3. Allied Victory Medal.TIN: Imperium Brittanicum, Christmas 1914, Belgium, France, Servia, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro. MEDALS: 2080 Pte G. Nutting 2 - Lond.R g. nutting, princess mary tin, christmas 1914, bullet pencil, british ww1 medals, 1914 - 1915 star, british war medal 1914 - 1918, allied victory medal

non-fictionThis collection of letters by Bert Webster is a record of service of two Australian cousins both destined to die in WW1. In 1911 Bert Webster, a Victorian by birth, joined the Royal Naval Reserve. By November 1914 he was Acting Petty Officer on HMAS Cerberus. In March 1915 Bert transferred to the newly formed 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train similar to being Naval Engineers. They landed at Suvla north of Anzac Cove during the August Offensives in 1915. After the Gallipoli evacuation the RANBT was disbanded at which time Bert Webster transferred the 23rd Battalion AIF. He went with the Battalion to the Western Front. Bert was killed on the night of the 28th July 1916 while in the trenches at Pozières. (Books on War)world war 1914-1918, bert webster

William James Hogan No 1645 enlisted on 1.3.16 in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF age 27 years 5 months, embarked 20.6.1916, made L/Cpl 11.11.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made Cpl 14.12.1916, promoted to SGT Cook 31.8.1918, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.19. Refer 1519P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Hogan. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved."1645 SGT W.J Hogan 38 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

Charles Benjamin Booth enlisted age 18 years in the 7th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 26.1.17. Embarked 19.2.17. Hospital 20.6.17 with Influenza, again 1.1.18 Bronchitis, finally 5.2.18 with Trench Fever. Discharged from the AIF on 28.10. 18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.B Booth. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved."3034 Pte G B Booth, 38 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals, metalcraft-gold/silver gilt, ron mills collection

Walter Joseph Constantine Baldwin enlisted in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 11.3.16. Hospitalised with Mumps 13.12.16. He remained unscathed for the wars duration and was discharged from the AIF on 4.9.19. Refer 1526..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Baldwin. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 .2) Set of ribbons for War and Victory Medals .3) 38th Infantry Social Club Life Member badge, gold colour with 38th Batt colour patch in centre. .4) ID disc, round metal, stamped "1617 W J Baldwin IRF 38 AI CE".1) (1 & 2) "1617 Dvr WJC Baldwin 38 Bn AIF" .3) Inscribed on back "W Baldwin 14/9/66"medals, military, history

Charles "Watty" McLeod No 944 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 25.2.16, embarked for England 20.6.16. Hospitalised at sea with "Chill"1916, Gastroenteritis 1916, WIA 1917 "Gassed", hospital again in 1918 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF on 30.4.1919 with the rank of Cpl. Refer 1644P, 1645..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) Re C.W McLeod. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919, replica not engraved. .2) Badge, bronze "Returned from Active Service". Round with Rising Sun and scroll with "Australian Military Forces AIF" in centre and crown atop. Rear is stamped with a number and has 2 lugs for attaching to clothes..1 "944 Cpl CW McLeod 38 Bn AIF" .2 "Issued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service 111659"medals, military, active service

William Robert Manning enlisted in the 24th Batt AIF on 12.3.15. Hospitalised at sea with Pneumonia followed by Debility and Diarrhoea he was returned and discharged on 9.2.16. He re enlisted on 22.3.16 No 1760 in the 38th Batt AIF. He was WIA on 22.7.17. He was KIA on 7/9.6.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re WR Manning. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19."69, Cpl WR Manning, 24 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, ron mills collection

Alfred Gray No 3766 enlisted in 12th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 44 years 4 months, embarked for Eygpt on 23.11.15, embarked for France 29.3.16. He Died of Disease (DOD) on 16.8.16, Dilation of the Heart and Anaesthenia. Refer 1658 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re Alfred Gray. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19"3766 Pte A.Gray 6 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

Frederick Price Charlton enlisted in the 1st General Hospital Reinforcements on 19.4.15. Embarked for overseas 18.5.15. He embarked for Australia on duty with his OC on 4.12.15. Promoted to SGT. He re embarked for overseas on 3.3.16. Transferred to 15th FAB on 11.10.16. Hospitalised with Influenza on 14.1.17. Attached to 5th Div HQ and allotted Regt No 68A on 25.8.17. Discharged from the AIF on 10.9.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.P Charlton. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-1918 3. Victory medal 1914 -19, replica not engraved."68 Sgt FP Charlton 15 F AMB AIF"medals, military, history, ron mills collection

Archibald Frederick Ronald enlisted in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 21.10.15. Transferred to 15th MG Coy 25.7.16. Hospitalised with Bronchitis 28.11.16. WIA 10.5.17 GSW to right hand. Promoted Corporal 14.4.18. Discharged from the AIF 22.8.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re A.F Ronald. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved..1 "4584 Cpl AF Ronald 7 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft-gilt, ron mills collection

Charles Edward Kennerley enlisted in the 13 reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 18 years 6 months. He transferred to the 59 th Batt on 20.4.16. He was hospitalised 5 times with various illnesses and was discharged from the AIF on 18.11.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Kennerley. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19"4227 Pte CE Kennerley 6 BN AIF"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

Francis August Young enlisted No 1829 on 29.12.14 in the 4th reinforcements 8th Batt AIF. GSW to Abdomen severe on 27.7.15 he was discharged from the AIF on 7.9.16. He re enlisted again No 1727 in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Army Medical Corps) on 16.1.19. He was discharged from the unit on 20.8.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.A Young. 1. 1914-1915, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved.numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Richard John Gray No 5392 enlisted in 17th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 31.1.16 age 43 years 9 months. Embarked 4.4.16. Hospital with scabies 3.11.16 then Myalgia. Hospital 29.8.17 with Influenza. RTA 31.10.17 as he was over age. Discharged from the AIF 4.2.18. Refer 1659 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re R.J Gray. 1 War Medal 1914-1918 2 Victory Medal1914 - 19"5392 Pte RJ Gray 6 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Roy Arnold enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 10.3.15. Awarded the Military Medal at Mont St Quentin on 31.8.18. He carried messages through heavy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire then acted as a Stretcher Bearer for 12 hours carrying wounded to the RAP. He was appointed L/Cpl on 22.9.18. Discharged from the AIF on 30.7.19. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R. Arnold "MM" 1. Military Medal, replica not engraved. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 3. War Medal 1914-1918, replica not engraved. 4. Victory Medal 1914 - 19. " 157 PTE R Arnold 20 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

James Pianto, born Bendigo, enlisted in Kalgoorlie 16.8.1915 in the 6th reinforcements 28th Batt AIF aged 34 years. Embarked 2.11.1915 for Eygpt. Hospital 25.2.1916 with Mumps, transfers to 51st Batt 3.3.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, WIA 5.4.1917 GSW left Leg, hospital 9.10.1917 (unclear). As a Stretcher Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM" near Villers Bretonneux. Hospital 16.6.1918 with Influenza again on 28.9.1918 with Haemorrhoids. Discharged from the AIF 18.3.1919. Set of Service Ribbons and Medal set re J Pianto. Mounted on purple felt backing. Medal set. 1. Military Medal, original & stamped. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica. 3. War medal 1914-19, replica. 4. Victory medal, replica. The ribbons reflect the Medal set.Military Medal stamped “2762 Pte J Pianto 51/Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery

Harry Thompson came from Sebastion near Bendigo Victoria. He enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force No 69437 Canterbury Infantry Regiment. Refer 323.3, 1258, 2026.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re H.Thompson. 1. War medal 1914-1918 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19"69437 Pte H Thompson N.Z.E.F"medals, military, history

Sepia toned postcard of unidentified WWI soldier in AIF uniform . Soldier has plain ring on little finger left handworld war 1914-1918, military history

Also a sepia toned postcard of same soldier with two family members a woman and young girl photographed at Bulmer Bairnsdale 05456.1Black and white postcard of unidentified WWi soldier in AIF uniform holding a swagger stick Geelong Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif

Sepia postcard of unidentified WWI AIF soldier in uniform Glasgow Scotlandworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif

Sepia toned postcard showing ten unidentified WWI soldiers grouped around two food buckets being served with a meal most wearing off duty clothing Geelong Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, clothing, military history