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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, 3RD PIONEERS, c.1916
Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Photo, black & white showing 37 Band Members with their instruments re 3rd Pioneer Battalion and a dog. Photo is on cardboard placed on a white cardboard sheet with plastic cover over the photo stapled holding it onto the rear cover. Back row 2nd from left: H E HEWSTON No 40.On rear cardboard in green printing: “Band. Third Pioneers Regiment 1st AIF” On photo bottom R corner:” X1385”photography-photographs, military history - army, 3rd pioneers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1917
H.B. Field, refer Cat No 890P for his service details.Wooden frame, cream border, glass fronted, sepia group photo of officers & staff.Botton centre: “Presented to 2nd Lieut. H. B. Field by Officers & Staff of Area 67B. On the occasion of his enlisting in the AIF July 5th 1917”.passchendaele barracks trust, 67th bn, framed -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Justus Angwin No 2916 enlisted in the 6th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 25.7.1916 age 21 years 11 months. He was still serving in the Citizens Military Forces at enlistment which he had done 3 years. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, embarked for France 25.8.1917,12.10.1917 sprained muscle to Thigh classed as WIA, 6.8.1918 WIA 2nd occasion GSW right wrist severe, hospital 4.11.1918 with Papillomatis, discharged from the AIF 25.4.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re J ANGWIN 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal replica not engraved2916 PTE J ANGWIN 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Frank William Trengove No 3201 enlisted in the 7th reinforcements 2nd Pioneers on 27.9.1916 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, embarked for France 5.9.1917, transferred to 38th Batt 17.9.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 Gassed, returned to France 2.4.1918, hospital 15.4.1918 Chest problems, transferred back to 2nd Pioneers 20.6.1918, discharged from the AIF 4.11.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re F W TRENGOVE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal3201 A- L- CPL F W TRENGOVE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Full length portrait of Carl Herman Jess
Carl Herman Jess (Sir) CB, CMG, CBE, OBE, DSO had a long distinguished career. This is a very brief summary. Joined the Victorian Volunteer Cadets 1899 to 1906, joined the permanent Military Forces 1906 No 86 age 23 years 4 months and rose through the ranks to Captain when he enlisted in the AIF as a Capt in 4th INF Brigade HQ age 30 years on 23.9.1914, embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 22.12.1914, promoted to Major 23.5.1915 and transfers to 2nd INF Brigade, awarded MID 12.6.1915, promoted Lt Col and to Command 7th Batt, embark for France 13.4.1916, awarded MID 13.11.1916, awarded Order of the White Eagle (Serbian), he was Gassed but remained on duty at Pozieres, awarded DSO 1.1.1917, appointed Staff Officer HQ 1st Anzac Corps 12.3.1917 then T/Col, T/Brig General through to 7.10.1918, awarded MID and CMG, 1.10.1919 appointed Director General repatriation and demobilisation AIF, resigned appointed in England 21.3.1920. Post WW1 on return to Australia he served in many Military appointments including Honorary Colonel 7th and 38th Battalions.He was made a Knight Batchelor in 1935. On 3.9.1939 to 31.3.1946 No VP16098 during WW2 he served on the Australian Staff Corps, two of his main appointments being man power Dept Labour and national Service and the Women’s land Army, Awarded CB, he retired due to health reasons with the Rank of Lieut General.Framed Photograph. Black & White full length Portrait of Carl Herman Jess, 1884 - 1948. Commander 10th Infantry Brigade, Bendigo born. Frame - Moulded Timber, Painted Silver, glass front. Mount - dark grey cardboard with white inner mount.White print, left bottom corner of photograph "Carl Herman JESS/ 16 Feb 1884 - 16 June 1948" with brief synopsis of career. White print, right bottom corner of photograph, signature "Austin ???"history, photography, army, ww1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines - List of Student involved in military encampment
According to Neil Leckie, Manager of the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum: * Originally 12 – 14 year olds went to Junior Cadets attached to their school. * From age 14 – 17 they were Senior Cadets attached to the local militia unit. * After 1 July of the year a Cadet turned 18, the Cadet left the Senior Cadets and became a member of the Citizen Military Force. * In October 1918 the AIF, Militia and Cadets were renamed to give some connection to the AIF battalion raised in the area. Ballarat saw: 8th Australian Infantry Regiment comprising: * 8th Battalion AIF renamed 1st Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Regiment * 70th Infantry Militia renamed 2nd Battalion 8th Australian Infantry Regiment * 70th Infantry Cadets renamed 3rd B, 8th Australian Infantry. 39th Australian Infantry Regiment comprising: * 39th Battalion AIF renamed 1st Battalion 39th Australian Regiment * 71st Infantry Militia renamed 2nd Bn, 39th Australian Infantry Regiment * 71st Infantry Cadets renamed 3rd Bn, 39th Australian Infantry Regiment Prior to the reorganisation in 1918 the 18th Brigade was the 70th, 71st and 73rd Infantry. It is thought that the 18th Brigade Cadet units in 1920 were those that came from the old: * 69th Infantry (Geelong/Queenscliff) * 70th Infantry (Ballarat/Colac) * 71st Infantry (Ballarat West) * 72nd Infantry Warrnambool) * 73rd Infantry (NW Vic) The next name change came in 1921! School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation University.Ballarat School of Mines - List of Student involved in military encampment ballarat school of mines, students, military encampment, j.a greensfield, roderick dunn, w.o. knott, j.l. daniel, c.h. hill, j.g. bato, e.t. raine, a.g.m. elliott, t.k. jebb, roy eva, lieutenent bastian, private wightman, 70th infantry, 71st infantry, 30th aamc, r.o. buchanan, e.l. fidge, r.c. valentine, h.c. smith, j.m. turnbull, w.l. carroll, e.w. siemering, j.m. wesley, k.whittle, a.t bernaloo, j.b sutcliffe, 18th aamc, e, e.n.t. henry, f.j. jellet, a.p. dorman, private tonkin, private somerville, t.h. robinson, s.k. mciver, 18th asc, w.g. walker, r.m. fleming, g.s. richards, j.f. maughan, c.w. schroder, r. jenkyns, l. vernon, 19th light horse, allan bernaldo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Melba & Co, 7th Australian Infantry Training Battalion WW1
George Alfred Yung, known as Alf, pictured in the second row, 10th from the left, enlisted on 25/02/1916; embarked on 19/02/1917; was killed during the battle of Menin Gate at Yrpres, Belgium on 20/09/1917. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51447 The 7th Battalion was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War. Like the 5th, 6th and 8th Battalions, it was recruited from Victoria and, together with these battalions, formed the 2nd Brigade. The battalion was raised by Lieutenant Colonel H. E. "Pompey" Elliott within a fortnight of the declaration of war in August 1914 and embarked just two months later. After a brief stop in Albany, Western Australia, the battalion proceeded to Egypt, arriving on 2 December. It later took part in the ANZAC landing on 25 April 1915, as part of the second wave. Ten days after the landing, the 2nd Brigade was transferred from ANZAC to Cape Helles to help in the attack on the village of Krithia. The attack captured little ground but cost the brigade almost a third of its strength. The Victorian battalions returned to ANZAC to help defend the beachhead, and in August the 2nd Brigade fought at the battle of Lone Pine. While holding positions captured by the 1st Brigade, four members of the 7th Battalion, Corporal A. S. Burton, Acting Corporal W. Dunstan, Lieutenant W. Symons and Captain F. H. Tubb, earned the Victoria Cross - Burton posthumously. The battalion served at ANZAC until the evacuation in December. After the withdrawal from Gallipoli in December 1915, the battalion returned to Egypt. In March 1916, it sailed for France and the Western Front and entered the front line trenches for the first time on 3 May. The battalion's first major action in France was at Pozieres in the Somme valley where it fought between 23-27 July and 15-21 August. After Pozieres the battalion manned trenches in the Ypres salient in Belgium, before returning to the Somme valley. It saw out the horrendous winter of 1916-1917 rotating between training, working parties and duty in the trenches. In early 1917, the Germans withdrew to the Hindenburg Line and the 7th Battalion participated in the brief advance that followed and then came to a grinding halt before Bullecourt. The battalion was withdrawn from the front line for training on 9 May 1917 and did not return to action until the Ypres offensive of September and October. It fought major battles at Menin Road on 20 September and Broodseinde on 4 October, and then spent much of ensuing winter in the Ypres mud. In March and April 1918 the 7th helped stop the German spring offensive in northern France and later participated in the Allies' own great offensive of 1918, that began with the battle of Amiens on 8 August. The advance by British and empire troops on 8 August was the greatest success in a single day on the Western Front, one that German General Erich Ludendorff described as, "the black day of the German Army in this war". The battalion continued operations until late September 1918. At 11 am on 11 November 1918, the guns fell silent. The November armistice was followed by the peace treaty of Versailles signed on 28 June 1919. In November 1918 members of the AIF began to return to Australia for demobilisation and discharge. In March, the battalion was so reduced that it and the 6th Battalion were amalgamated to form a composite battalion. In turn, this battalion was merged with another, formed from the 5th and 8th Battalions, to form the 2nd Brigade Battalion. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51447army, soldier, alf yung, 7th australian infantry battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Carl Ernest Moller No 1242 enlisted in D Coy 37th Batt AIF on 15.2.16 age 41 years 9 months. Embarked for overseas 3.6.16. In a short time he transferred beginning on 15.9.16 through the 5th, 6th Batt's and finally 59th Batt on 8.10.16. Hospital 20.11.16 with Influenza & Diarrhoea. Hospital 14.12.16 with Trench feet. WIA 26.9.17 GSW to left Thigh & right ear. WIA 29.9.18 2nd occasion. DOW's 30.9.18. All medals were forwarded in small boxes as per .2).1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Moller 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Cardboard lid from medal box. .3) Envelope. .4) Envelope..1) "1242 Pte C.E Moller 59 Bn AIF" medals, military, containers -
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Card - XMAS CARD WW1, 1915-1918
Stanley Arthur BARRIE No 3176 enlisted in the AIF in Section A 6th Field Ambulance on 7.1.1915 age 23 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 30.8.1915, hospital 8.10.1915 (unclear) rejoin unit 20.10.1915, embark for France 19.3.1916, hospital 12.11.1916 with Blistered Feet, rejoin unit 5.12.1916, detached to 2nd Div Engineers 6.7.1917, rejoin unit 29.12.1917. After getting himself into trouble AWOL twice then threatening an Officer he transfers to the 23rd Batt on 20.8.1918, KIA 1.9.1918.Xmas /New year card from Pte S BARRIE. The outer cover is yellowish cardboard with a light paper on the inside. A string tassel runs up through the spine with a faded purple tassel on the end.Front cover; Australian Engineers badge with a spring of wattle under then the words “One King, One Flag, One Empire” with a crown and flag. Under the words “On Active Service 1915-1918”. Inside has; “Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Private S.A.Barrie A.A.M.C, 5th Field Coy Australian Engineers France” A.A.M.C meaning Australian Army Medical Corp.documents - cards, military history - souvenirs, xmas, engineers -
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Accessory - CAMERA & CASE, Eastman Kodak, est 1910
Percival Rueben Carne No 775 enlisted in the 7th Batt AIF on 18.4.18 age 28 years 6 months. Embark for Eygpt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, promoted to L/Cpl 30.4.15, promoted to Sgt 14.5.15, hospital 16.7.15 with Shock and Ear trouble. Embark for France 26.3.16, WIA 23/26.7.16 GSW to right arm, Appointed 2nd Lieut 15.5.15, hospital 27.1.19 with Influenza, embark for Australia 9.8.19, appointment in the AIF terminated 7.12.19. He served in the peace time army for many years after the War. .1 Kodak No 3 Special camera. Front has small copper badge. .2 Brown leather case with strap and metal clasp..1 On copper badge "F Honeychurch Bendigo". .2 Stamped on case lid "PR Carne 775 D Coy 7 Btn AIF". Inside of case has handwritten exposure instructions and "Weldon 5 Spring Gully Rd Bendigo".photography-cameras, camera accessories, trades-leatherworking -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Edward Ralph Norman enlisted initially as No 260 in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Tropical unit) B Coy on 11.8.14. He was discharged on 4.3.15. He then re enlisted as No 4535 in the 14th reinforcements 3rd Batt AIF. He was hospitalised with Influenza on 3.5.17. He attended Officer Training School and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 1.8.18. He was then Gassed on 16.9.18. He was discharged from the AIF on 31.10.19.Meal set, court mounted, set of three re E.R Norman. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal, replica not engraved. On War Medal "Lieut E.R Norman AIF"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Jack McMillan No 319 enlisted in D Coy 16th Batt AIF on 22.9.14 aged 20 years 2 months. Embarked for Eygpt 22.12.14, embarked for Gallipoli 12.4.15, Sprained ankle, classed as WIA on 27.4.15, embarked again for Gallipoli 8.6.15, hospital 21.7.15 with Diarrhoea, WIA 2nd occasion 8.8.15 GSW right hand turned Septic, hospital 11.4.16 with Pyorrhoea. Embarked for France 7.6.16, WIA 3rd occasion 10.8.16 GSW right thigh, WIA 4th occasion 5.2.17 shell wound to Forehead, hospital France with scalded right foot 30.5.17 then contracts Scabies 2.6.17, Boils on 28.7.17. While in England he goes AWL 3 times, embarks for France 8.5.18, goes AWL twice more, appointed L/ Cpl 2.9.18, discharged from the AIF on 13.1.19.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re J McMillan. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."319 L/Cpl J McMillan 16 BN A.I.F"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - POEM 38TH BN, J.H. McColl, 17 May 1916
Published in the Bendigonian 18th May 1916. J.H. McCOLL believed to be James Hiers McCOLL father of Lieut. Hugh McCOLL, C Coy 38th Battalion AIF. Pre war Hugh McColl spent 11 years in the junior and senior cadets and then 1 year as a Commissioned Officer in the local 67th Batt. He enlisted in the AIF with the rank of 2nd Lieut on 1.3.1916 aged 27 years 4 months. Embarked for England on 20.6.1916 and then France in November 1916. WIA on 12.10.1917 with concussion, hospital 7.4.1918 with sprained ankle, KIA by machine gun fire on 12.8.1918 during an advance near Proyart. There was a possibility he was awarded the Military Cross but this needs investigating.The Bendigo 38th Battalion Poem. A printed written copy. Seven verses. Two pages.documents - poetry, military history - army, 38th -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH & POSTCARDS, 2) 17/02/1916
.1) Albert BOLDISTON, No. 747 enlisted 02/11/1916 ANZAC cyclist Batt. then 37th Bn. Discharged 29/01/1919. .2) Letter is to "Mr & Mrs DILLON from Pte. J. BURKE No. 3477 21st Batt. A.I.F", dated 17/02/1916. .3)-.10) These are "Daily mail official war pictures". Series 18. Albert Boldiston No 747 enlisted in the AIF in reinforcements 7 Anzac Cyclist Batt on 2.11.1916 age 24 years. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, transfer to 8th Batt 7.3.1917, embark for France 14.6.1917, transfer to 37th Batt 29.6.1917, hospital accidental injury (sprained ankle) 5.7.1917, rejoin unit 10.9.1917, hospital 18.11.1917 with Trench Feet, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW left wrist (through the joint) return to Australia 20.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.1.1919. Joseph Martin Burke No 3477 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 16.7.1915 age 21 years 4 months. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Batt 26.2.1916, then 57th 21.3.1916, then 13th FAB (Artillery) 27.3.1916, embark for France 16.6.1916, transfer to 25th FAB 9.7.1916 then 13th FAB 24.1.1917, hospital England while on leave 29.10.1918 with Influenza, return to Australia 21.12.1918 re the Influenza for discharge, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919..1) Photo, B&W on cardboard, group of soldiers (20) seated outside building. Albert BOLDISTON is on 2nd left front row. .2) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier in peak cap standing. Letter on rear in ink from J.M. BURKE. .3) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "King George" in a gun pit. .4) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australian heavy gun at work". .5) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australians loading a trench mortar". .6) Postcard photo, B&W showing a camouflaged troopship. .7) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier keeping a lookout in trench. .8) Postcard photo, B&W showing "An observation balloon". .9) Postcard photo, B&W showing wounded waiting for the field ambulance. .10) Postcard photo, B&W showing "Australian gunners at work". .11) Card, yellow with black print both sides relating to a 37th Batt. 1st & 2nd A.I.F reunion "Whippbang 1950"..5) "Troopship in port".photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, 2014 (originals c. 1914 - 1915)
.1) & .2). Benjamin Noel Edwards had several years pre WW1 service in the 67th Infantry. He enlisted in the AIF No 909 in H Coy 7th Batt on 18.8.1914 age 20 years 5 months. Promoted L/Cpl 13.9.1914, Cpl 24.9.1914, embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, promoted Sgt 30.4.1915, promoted 2nd Lieut to date from 29.4.1915, KIA 8/9th August 1915. Refer 107.4 medal, 108.61 diary, 109.4 letter re Noel Edwards. The photos were supplied by the AWM for Larna MALONE in her book "The First Lot"..1) Photo, B&W, copy. Photo is a portrait in oval shape of B.N. EDWARDS. .2) Photo, sepia, copy. Same as in .1). .3) Photo, B&W, copy, showing group of mostly Bendigo men survivors of "D COY" after the Battle of Krithia in May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula. 27 men in total. .4) A4 sheet with names of men in photo .3).photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Souvenir - DOCUMENTS, 1) 11.6.1917
The items relate to Harry COWLEY No 2615, 7th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 347.3 for his service history..1) Brochure, folded, in red and black print. "2nd AUST INF BRIGADE, Sports Meeting" .2) Souvenier card, Introduction to the "Australian YMCA Club Charleroi Belgium".1) "11.6.17, IN THE FIELD" .2) Signed "ARE Mauldon Lt"documents, programmes, documents-invitations, sport -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAN, 1) - .2) 1908; .3) 1912; .5) 1917
David James Wallace HAMILTON. Prior to WW1 he had 6 years service in the RAN until his time expired. He enlisted in the AIF No 329 in the 14th Batt Machine Gun section on 10.9.1914 age 24 years 11 months. Promoted to Cpl 4.12.1914, embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, WIA 19.5.1915 SW Left Thigh, WIA 2nd occasion 20.8.1915 GSW to Back, embark for France 7.6.1916, promoted to Sgt 22.8.1916, transfer to 12th MG Coy 23.8.1916, promoted to W.O 20.10.1916, promoted to 2nd Lieut 24.3.1917, KIA Belgium 7.6.1917. Items relating him, Photo, Commemorative plaque etc have been framed & are in the SMIMM collection. Refer 2354.4P re his brothers service..1) Photo, black & white, portrait of a soldier on white ornate cardboard backing, re DJW HAMILTON. .2) Photo postcard, black & white, portrait of sailor re DJW HAMILTON, full page letter on the reverse in ink. .3) Photo postcard, sepia, sailor standing by a column. .4) Photo postcard, sepia, group of 9 sailors. .5) Photo postcard, black & white, 2 sailors on ships deck..1) April 1908 D HAMILTON. .2) Yours truly DAVID 17.5.08. .3) Your Aff son Dave, Portsmouth, England 18.12.1912. .5) H Brew HMAS Protector 12.11.17.photography-photographs, ran -
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Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BOXED, C.1965
... John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 enlisted in the AIF... goldfields John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 enlisted in the AIF ...John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 enlisted in the AIF on 14.8.14 in 2nd reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.15, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, hospitalised in Malta then England, returned to Australia 8.10.15, discharged from the AIF 26.6.16. Refer 368P, 369..1) 50th Anniversary Medallion Bronze circular in shape One side has a crown a top of Simpson and His Donkey with leaf arrangement, under them a scroll with lettering “1915 ANZAC” Other side a crown over a map of AUST/NZ with a southern cross with a scroll with space for an Individual name' .2) Black case with purple felt lining for 396.1.J.L.S HAMMILLnumismatics-badges-military, commemorative, anzac 50 years -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, c.1919
... AIF, 1st on left 2nd row from top. For details re Mills refer... AIF, 1st on left 2nd row from top. For details re Mills refer ...The photo relates to JAMES WORLAND MILLS No 3441 59th Batt AIF, 1st on left 2nd row from top. For details re Mills refer 169P. Photo includes at least 4 Military Medal Winners.Rectangular, wooden framed sepia photo with glass front. Shows a group of 32 soldiers mainly Sergeants and Warrant Officers of the 57th, 58th & 59th Battalions AIF in early 1919. photography -photographs, military history - army, frames -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
William John Harris No 2166 enlisted in 6th reinforcements 13th Batt AIF on 1.5.15. Embarked for overseas 14.6.15, landed Gallipoli 2.8.15. Embarked for France 1.6.16, WIA 28.9.16 Shell Wounds hand and foot. WIA 2nd occasion 15.10.17 Gassed. Discharged from the AIF 21.2.20. Medals, Court Mounted, set of (3) Re William J. Harris 1. 1914 -15 Star, Replica, not engraved 2. War Medal 1914-19, Replica, not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."2166 Pte W.J. Harris 13th Bn A.I.F"numismatic - medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1947, FRAMED, 8/5/47
Doctor HAROLD ROBERT CATFORD was the first to be made a Life Member of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. The certificate was signed on the 8th Day of May 1947. He was first elected to Committee of the Bendigo Branch in 1918 and retired after 29 years at the AGM 1947 serving the whole time as Vice President. Doctor Harold Robert Catford enlisted as a Captain on 23.6.15 age 41 years and attached to HQ 29th Batt AIF. Embarked for overseas 10.11.15, transfer to 8th Field Ambulance 6.10.16. At various times he was attached to 5th Div Ammunition Column and 2nd A.C.C. Station, promoted to Major 24.8.17. He returned to Australia on 26.9.17 for personal reasons and his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 11.12.17. from 1.1.18 he was RMO to several military units including the 38th Batt in Peace time. Promoted to Lt Col on 19.4.23, placed on the AAMC reserve list 30.1.30 and then the retired list 30.1.1934. Life membership certificate of the Bendigo RSL awarded to Dr HR Catford. Certificate is set in a yellowish cardboard frame inside a silver wooden frame. The certificate is in colour with a red seal and signatures of Federal President and Secretary of the RSSILA. A set of WWI ribbons has been placed in the frame.brsl, smirsl, life membership -
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Literary work - DIARY / LETTERS WW1, V Kelly (his eldest daughter), Post 2000
WILLIAM EDWARD PEACH No 4272 enlisted in the AIF in 13th reinforcements 7th Batt on 19.7.1915 age 19 years. Embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, embark for France 29.3.1916, hospital 25.9.1916 with Synovitis left knee, rejoin unit 16.2.1917, promoted Cpl 19.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) near Ypres 4/5.10.1917, promoted Sgt 5.10.1917, WIA 12.1.1918 Gassed, rejoin unit 13.5.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 15.5.1918 GSW hand, rejoin unit 1.8.1918, WIA 3rd occasion GSW right Knee and Back 25.8.1918, embark for Australia re his wounds 5.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.3.1921. .1) Diary in plastic sleeve cover with red binding, 75 typed pages from 2.1.1916 to 10.1.1919, also various documents & photo of W E PEACH. .2) Letters in plastic sleeve cover with red binding, 152 letters to his mother written from 14.7.1915 to 4.8.1916. Also other documents & photo of W E PEACH. All letters have been typed from original.documents - diaries, military, correspondence -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1916 - 1918
Albert Francis STRAUSS No 1914 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Batt on 26.4.1916 age 27 years. Embarked for England 16.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 28.1.1917 GSW to face, rejoin unit 7.2.1917, hospital 3.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin unit 18.5.1917, hospital 24.7.1917 displaced tendon left hand, rejoin unit 28.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 13.6.1918; WIA 2nd occasion 11.8.1918 GSW left shoulder and arm, rejoin unit 7.10.1918, RTA 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919.Brown moulded wooden frame with olive green mount & glass front. Rectangular enhanced studio portrait of ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS in uniform.Short military history of “ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS of Bendigo”photography framing, strauss -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, c.1914
.1) H.N.Cummin. Harold Nesbit Cummin had prior Military service (unclear) to joining the AIF. No 1239 he enlisted on 17.8.1915 in the 6th reinforcements to the 11th Light Horse Regt age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 27.10.1915, hospital 3.1.1916 with Bronvhitis, rejoin unit 15.1.1916, over some 7 months from 4.4.1916 he transfers 4 times until 2.11.1916 and listed as 4th Australian Camel Regt, by 16.2.1917 he is classed as being with 11th Coy 3rd Anzac Batt 1st Camel Brigade, WIA 1.12.1917 GSW’s, DOW’s at 2nd L.H.Brigade Field Ambulance 1.12.1917 in Jaffa. Refer 2535P re his brother Alexander Norman. The photo obviously refers to his previous service as the photo is dated “Oct 1914”. The Germans are possibly people interned after outbreak of the war. .1) Photo of 4 armed Australian Soldiers with 6 civilians, verso postcard has hand written description. .2) Generic postcard from Egypt to a brother, verso letter from Harold to Norman. .3) Photo of 2 WWI German Servicemen with no headgear, verso addressed to a German lady - see Inscriptions & Markings. .1) SGT LOCK (Tamworth), CPL H N CUMMIN & PTES CHAPMAN & YOUNG (Tenterfield) in charge of German prisoners, Infantry Camp, Newcastle, NSW, October 1914. Address: To Norman with best wishes from his loving brother Harold. .2) Dated 5.10.1917 Dear Norman, .... 17 lines .... Your loving brother Harold. .3) To Frau A Muxfeldt Niendorf (Kr Tinneberg) Gaustedterueg No 19, Gesebrieben d 18 Juli 1918. Absender Hugu Muxfeldt No 252 15 Prisoner of War Coy France C/o GPO London Englandpostcards, photographs, 38th -
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HENRY HOLMBERG No's 334, 26673, 8th L.H Regt AIF. Refer 54P for full service records re Henry and brother Carl. Also 626.Framed photo showing mounted bandsmen with trees in the background. HENRY HOLMBERG is 2nd from left. The tan wooden frame has moulding on the outer edge. Black & white photo is mounted on grey background with gold edging around glass.On back in black texta: H Leslie In gold lettering RH bottom corner of grey background: Frazer & Vallance Melbournemilitary history - army, army bands, photography-photographs, frame accessories -
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Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Post WW1
Samuel Rosenthal enlisted in the 6th reinforcements to the 58th Bn AIF on 20.7.15 age 33 years 8 months. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 17.1.16, embarked for England 2.10.16, hospital 27.1.17 serious, promoted Lietenant 15.7.17, KIA 25.9.17. Refer 1019, 1020.Commemorative Plaque, round, Bronze, has Brittanica with a lion with a rectangular space for a name. Around the outside of the plaque "He died for Freedom & Honour"."Samuel Rosenthal"death penny, metalcraft, bronzeware, memorial plaque, military history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
Hubert Valentine Gould enlisted as 2nd Lieutenant in the 4th reinforcements 4th Batt AIF on 12.2.15. Promoted to Captain 1.4.16. WIA 25.7.16 remaining on duty. Promoted to Major transferring to 17th Field Coy Engineers 9.5.17. WIA on 6.5.18 shell wound to back and leg he DOW's 8.5.18. This is one of a number that originally hung in the "Gallery of Honour" foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute" Pall Mall Bendigo now Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No 8003.Portrait photo B &W of an Officer in uniform no hat re H. Gould. Set on a light coloured background in a dark stained wood frame."H.V Gould"brsl, smirsl, 4th -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Post 2000
Kenneth Arthur ROBERTS No 4582 enlisted in the AIF in 14th reinforcements 5th Battalion on 6.7.1915 age 21 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to 57th Bn 20.3.1916, embark for France 18.6.1916, transfers to Aust Flying Corps (AFC) 30.11.1916, promoted 2nd Lt 25.3.1917, hospital with Scabies 27.8.1917, rejoin unit 27.8.1917, to be Lt from 23.8.1917, embark for France 10.9.1917, hospital 25.11.1917 with Nasal obstruction, rejoin unit 29.12.1917, hospital 13.1.1918 Sprained right knee and ankle severe, classed as WIA, rejoin unit 3.7.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.10.1919. B&W photo showing LT KA Roberts in uniform. Under the photo are his details, under that is the AFC emblem. Photo is on a white paper sheet on particle board with black frame.military history, photography-photographs, frame accessories, afc -
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Award - MEDAL, CARD & IDENTITY DISC, 1 & .2) post 16.4.17, .3) post WW1
Thomas William Tuckerman enlisted on 16.4.17 in the Australian Tunnelling Coy reinforcements age 38 years. A Miner at 5 feet 2 and a half inches tall. Embarked for England 4.8.17, hospital on 1.11.17 with scabies, embark for France 14.11.17, transfer to 2nd Aust Tunneling Coy 28.7.18, WIA on 30.9.18 GSW to leg. Discharged from the AIF on 4.5.19. He was also entitled to the War medal 1914-19. Refer 935P for his other two brothers in the AIF..1 Sepia postcard, photo of T.W Tuckerman. .2 Grey coloured metal ID disc. .3 Victory Medal, gold coloured, rainbow ribbon.1 "Postcard photograph of Kia-ora Studio Seymour, Vic" .2 "7318 TW Tuckerman, Tunn. Coy. AIF C.E." .3 "7318 Spr T.W. Tuckerman 2 Tunn. Coy. AIF"medals, photography, identification -
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Poster - POSTER WW1, FRAMED
Copyright J W SANDERS (late AIF).Black decorative wooden frame without glass. Poster in colour with white border & cardboard backing. Poster shows history of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Australian Divisions, also campaign medals.Printed top section of frame: “RECORD OF THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE IN THE GREAT WAR 4TH AUG. 1914 - 28TH JUNE 1919”documents-posters, military history-army, aif