Paul Soumilas left Greece with his family to escape the 2ndWW, but was then conscripted by the Australian Air force when he arrived in Australia/ Many Greeks immigrants served in the Australia armed forces at times of conflict.Photo in brown frame Photo solo solider in uniform, shorts and wearing a cap, holding rifle bayonet, standing at attention.greek soldiers, soldiers, armed forces, army, air force, australian, greek australians

WW 11 Battalion Jacket.Pte. R. P. Herbertson. VX 12782 ?.Color patch Triangular white background with Red and Navy inside.world war two, ww2, wwii, second world war, khaki jacket, jacket, uniform

As this photograph and certificate were received by the Museum with a collection relating to the Rutherglen Timber Mill, it is believed that he was probably an employee there before his military service.Black and white portrait photograph of a young man in military uniform, and a memorial certificateText of memorial certificate: "This scroll commemorates Flight Sergeant G.W. Addinsall Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."industry, timber, timber mill, geoffrey william addinsall, world war 2, ww2, william addinsall, daisy addinsall, daisy bautovitch

Don Brown, H.S. Moss, C.R. Meeking, Robert Bourke, G.H.EarpPhotocopy on A4 paper, of black and white photograph of a group of 43 men in Army uniforms in front of a public hallAt bottom of photo: "C.O. and Officers 22nd Batt VDC" On back of photo: Stamp identifying donor. Also at bottom on back: "3rd from right, 2nd row - Don Brown | 3rd from left in 3rd row (1st standing) H.S. Moss, Springhurst | 4th from left in 3rd row - C.R. Meeking | 4th from right in front row - G.H. Earp, Glenrowan | Robert Bourke, back row 4th from right (O.C. Chiltern)"don brown, moss, meeking, robert bourke, earp, 22nd battalion, volunteer defence corps, world war 2, ww2

WW11 significance Black frame red background, mounted four service medals and a photo in his naval uniform BLACK FRAME WITH RED BACKGROUND, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO IN HIS NAVAL UNIFORM. Born in MALTA 24th.December 1923. Serviced in WW2 in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served in TOBRUK & TRIPOLI with the ROYAL NAVY. world war two, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, royal navy, malta, searchlight battery

Used by Air Gunner in RAAF during WW2, Probably in UK and EuropeNavy Blue WW2 Jacket with rank of Flying Officer complete with waist belt.

00020.1 Navy Blue Jacket with Australia cloth titles and B bomb aimer half wing. Medal ribbons 1939 - 45 Star, France Germany Star,Defence Medal and War Medal. With waste belt. 00020.2 Navy Blue RAF Trousers 00020.3 RAF Forage Cap with metal badge 00020.4 RAF issue money belt.

Dark blue uniform, Sargent chevrons, Four large brass buttons with eagle and crown, 2 smaller brass buttons with eagle and crownFreedman & Co Made in Australia .

Worn by Flying Officer Ronald Turnbull in WW2. Service No 418595Used in WW2.WW2 Dark Blue Air Force Jacket with Air Gunner’s Half Wing Badge. Rank Flying Officer with waist belt.

WW2 period Militia ? JacketNavy Blue Jacket to 13th Infantry Battalion. Made in Australia 1943. Gold strung bugle buttons. Named inside E.Walter Stephen. Small amount of of mothing to sleeves. Complete with blue waist belt.

Short Battle Dress Jacket, not common in Australian Army in WW2. Issued to Albert Oliver in WW2.Short Khaki Battle jacket Metal Australia shoulder titles. No colour patches. Rising sun collar badges. Three blue service stripes on right lower sleeve.

WW2 RAAF Officers cap to go with uniform catalgue number 00014.Wool Cap with peak and black bound. Tel 1926

WW2 short gaiters. Canvas with leather strapping and brass buckles.Mixed match pair with one gaiter having leather straps.G..27 L B 42

Khaki WW2 trousers with waist adjusting buckles and plastic buttond.

Khaki drill jacket WW2 with darkened AIF metal buttons

Officers Tunic complete with shirt and tie on half mannequin. Rank of Colonel. Colour patches indicate service in WW1 and WW2. 3 blue service stripes on right sleeve and one red wound stripe on left sleeve. Possibly tailor made and not army issue. Shirt and tie from 1990's period.Inside tag M. TX

Italian belt with 16 badges as souvenired in WW2Salvatore A39 Aerotatica Avorio

Earnest Victor Rider Taken in the 1940's. Two photographs in uniform, One photograph is of his grave 1943

Female Relatives BadgeWW2 x 2 (removed from collection 2013) Mothers & Widows Badge WW2 x 2 (removed from collection 2013) Volunteered Badge No. 20984 Australian National Flag Association Badge x 2 "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" Badge x 2 RAAF Europe 193uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object related to Rudolph Dillon, who was born 26 February 1908 in Gordonville, NSW. His next of kin is Gladys Dillon. Rudolph served in the ARMY (NX139070 / N429494) in the 8 AUST INF BATT. Rudolph was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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This object relates to Francis Alfred PEEBLES. He was born on 22/01/1914 in Prahran, VIC. Francis Alfred served in the ARMY (VX67135) enlisting on, 09/12/1941 in Hawksburn, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 R A E T/BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/08/1945. Francis Alfred PEEBLES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Gwendoline PEEBLES.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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This object relates to Sydney William KENNEDY. He was born on 06/03/1923 in Echuca, VIC. Sydney William served in the Army (VX116590) enlisting on, 20/09/1942 in Echuca East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 0 AUST HEAVY BATTERY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 26/06/1946. Sydney William KENNEDY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Louisa KENNEDY. Sydney Kennedy was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Heather Jean CAMERON. She was born on 13/04/1923 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Heather Jean served in the Army (VF514388) enlisting on, 06/11/1943 in East Brighton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUSTRALIAN WOMENS ARMY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 11/09/1946. Heather Jean CAMERON was not a prisoner of war. Heather Cameron was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945. Her next of kin is Hugh CAMERON.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat, identification discs, uniforms, wwii, id tags, world war two

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