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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Cassell and Company, Ltd, Australian War Photographs, 1917
... australian commonwealth military forces... pigeons australian commonwealth military forces sgs Chatham ...Photographic history of Australians during World War One129 page book with soft beige, brown and black cover depicting three soldiers at the front during World War One. The book includes many photographs and artwork of Australians at the French front from November 1917 until the end of the war. Photographers include Frank Hurley, E. Brooks, H.F. Baldwin and G.H. Wilkins. Artists include Crozier, W.L. King, Alan Lewis, Lothian, John Davis, S. Perks, I. Picking, Daryl Lindsay, Alf Saville, L.H. Howie, Stuart Shaw, P. Huthnance, Stiggo, S. Perks, C.H. Gould, Ted Canon, Bernie Bragg, S. Shaw, Will Dyson, An introduction is written by W. Birdwood, France, 28 September 1917. A number of pages have written notes on them by someone who had obviously been on the French Front. (These pages have been scanned and uploaded onto Victorian Collections. non-fictionPhotographic history of Australians during World War Onechatham family collection, chatham, world war one, world war 1, world war i, france, trenches, front line, birdwood, mark ridgeay, harold williamson, flanders, poziers, somme, becourt, mouquet farm, rupert whiteley, ypres, montauban, field cooker, gueudecourt, band, bapaume, bullecourt, h. murray, hindernburg wire, messines, howitzer, w. holmes. canon, ted canon, hill 60, gas masks, siege battery, menin road, ambulance, dressing station, glencorse wood, prisoners, pigeons, australian commonwealth military forces, sgs, chatham - holmes family archive -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - World War 1914 - 1918, Badge fund-raising, c1916
... australian commonwealth military forces... military forces A copy of the City of Caulfield's Coat-of- Arms ...The Kooyong Military Hospital in Kooyong Road, Caulfield was established for the care and rehabilitation of soldiers injured in World War 1. Many events like carnivals were held by the Red Cross to raise funds for the war effort and entertain the patients.This badge is a reminder of the Community support for injured soldiers when they returned from WW1 conflict and were hospitalized at Kooyong Military Hospital Caulfield 1914 - 1948 This badge was displayed at the GECC 'Wounded Soldier WW1 1914-1918 Exhibition" 2016 at Glen Eira Town Hall Caulfield A small tin button, with pin attachment at the back. The button was produced and sold as a fund-raiser for the Kooyong Military Hospital during the World War1, 1914-18, at that organisation's Carnival held on March 18th 1916. The front of the button is white with a blue perimeter. A copy of the City of Caulfield's Coat-of- Arms and the words, City of Caulfield, is written on the front of the button, as is the date 18th March 1916. Both the above are written in red. Kooyong Military Hospital is written in blue. ww1, 1914-18, kooyong military hospital, war casualties, caulfield, moorabbin, bentleigh, carnivals, fundraising, patriotism, anzac, australian commonwealth military forces -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Armed Forces, Australian Service book 1921, 1919
... australian military forces.... marriott wilfred marriott geoff australian military forces defence ...'Instructions " This book serves as proof of the fact that the bearer has performed the services required to fit him for the defence of his country, as prescribed by the (Defence) Act 1903-1918." 'Wilfred Marriott was from a family of early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. Wilfred (Willie) died at the age of 14 on 31 July 1921.The 'Record of Service Book' of Wilfred Marriott, b. 30/4/1907, of Jasper Road, Bentleigh, issued on 3/2/1921 in Area 37A Caulfield AM Form M7 / (revised 1919) / Record of Service Book / issued to / Surname MARRIOTT / Christian Names Wilfred / Training Area AREA 37A / Year of Birth 1907marriott wilfred, marriott geoff, australian military forces, defence act 1903, militia forces, record of service, caulfield, melbourne, moorabbin, bentleigh, world war 1914 -1918, world war 1939-1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Donald Bergman's home movies. 2 Commando Coy CMF
... Citizens Military Forces (CMF)... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Citizens Military Forces ...Coloured footage of men in the CMF.citizens military forces (cmf), vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CERTIFICATE OF PROMOTION FOR JOHN STAFFORD FARRER
... australian military forces... DOCUMENT Certificate australian military forces Record of promotion ...Record of promotion to the rank of Lieutenant issued to John Stafford Farrer on the first day of January 1920. This certificate was found beneath the floorboards of a house at 1 Dungey Ave. Bendigo next to a small black and white photo of a man (item 6453.1)document, certificate, australian military forces -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Albert Palazzo, Defenders of Australia : the Third Australian Division, 1916-1991, 2002
... citizen military forces...-and-the-dandenong-ranges citizen military forces australian army - 3rd ...The 3rd division was the longest serving citizen soldier formation. This book is the history of the 3rd division from 1916 to 1991index, bibliography, ill, maps, tables, p.245.non-fictionThe 3rd division was the longest serving citizen soldier formation. This book is the history of the 3rd division from 1916 to 1991citizen military forces, australian army - 3rd division -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Tony Geraghty, This is the SAS : a pictorial history of the Special Air Service Regiment, 1982
... Clandestine military forces... military forces A history of British and Commonwealth SAS forces ...A history of British and Commonwealth SAS forces from the second world war to the Falklands war.Ill, p.156.non-fictionA history of British and Commonwealth SAS forces from the second world war to the Falklands war.great britain - special air services, clandestine military forces -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Alick Jackomos et al, Forgotten heroes : Aborigines at war from the Somme to Vietnam, 1993
... Australia - Military forces - Aboriginal members...-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australia - Military forces - Aboriginal members ...The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.Ill, p.88.The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.australia - military forces - aboriginal members, australia - aboriginals - personal histories - military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Khaki jungle trousers
... Australian Military Forces - uniform... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australian Military ...Khaki jungle greens.D & D.australian military forces - uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, The Viet Cong Bombing of Mycanh Restaurant, 25/05/1965 12:00:00 AM
... Australian Military Forces... Restaurant Cpl Hans Hurit Cpl Eric Watkins Australian Military Forces ...Photograph Collage of injured people being extricated from the Mycanh floating restaurant. The Viet Cong placed two Claymore Mines in the popular restaurant on 25/6/1965. Forty one people including US Servicemen were killed and eighty two seriously injured. Two Australian MP's were two of the first rescuers.photograph, saigon, mycanh restaurant, cpl hans hurit, cpl eric watkins, australian military forces, collage -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Certificate
... Australian Military Forces Warrant... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australian Military ...Mustard coloured certificate which has been laminated. Marked Warrant to Robert George Harris: the Royal Aust Armoured Corpsaustralian military forces warrant -
The Foundling Archive
Application for air crew, Royal Australian Air Force - Application for air crew George Argo Turner (sr), c1938-1945
... Autralian Military Forces... Victoria School Autralian Military Forces Royal Australia Air Force ...Here, we learn that George Argo Jr, attended Scotch College in Melbourne between 1931-1937, and that is parents (George Argo Sr and Bertha) were British. they all live at 3 Hotham Street East St. Kilda at this time. Blue paper , black inkRoyal Australia Air Force letterhead social history, victoria, school, autralian military forces -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Large Gold "L"
... australian military forces... or cap. australian military forces badge A large "L" which ...Detachable badge that could be worn on uniform or cap.Large gold coloured metal badge, possibly for a hat or to attach a sash. Has an "L" in the centre and leaves on the bottom. The "L" is removable.A large "L" which is removable in the centre.australian military forces, badge -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document - Enrollment form Cadet Corps, 1948
... australian military forces.... Webber, Capt. australian military forces amf cadets brian jasper ...B.S. Jasper, Brighton Grammar School. Signed B.S. Jasper on 17/2/1948. Date application granted 2/11/1948. Signed H. Webber, Capt.Printed document, Senior Cadet enrolment form. Black printing on white paper, writing in blue ink."Senior Cadet Corp / Enrolment Form / A.A.F. A.42 / Revised April 1943"australian military forces, amf, cadets, brian jasper, brighton grammar school -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet, Australian Cadet Corps Record of Service, 1947 (Exact)
... australian military forces... Corps. australian military forces amf cadets brian jasper ...Supplied to B.S. Jasper when he joined Australian Cadet Corps.Small, light brown, 12 page booklet. Record of service or Australian Cadet Corps. Name and Unit in red printing. Printed in black. Light cardboard cover.Australian Coat of Arms "Australian Cadet Corps / Record of Service / A.A.B. 85 / Introduced 1947"australian military forces, amf, cadets, brian jasper -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c 1940-1980
... australian military forces...-country soldiers military australian military forces Black ...Black and white photograph of an unknown man in military uniform. Photo is mounted on cardboard and enclosed in folder with an embossed design.soldiers, military, australian military forces -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - VMR uniform c.1948
... Citizen Military Forces... the VMR Squadron of that regiment. uniform Citizen Military Forces ...This uniform was worn by members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from its formation in 1948 until replaced by battle dress and braided yellow lanyard. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki World War Two style service dress jacket with two-colour platted lanyard, metal buttons, rising sun collar badges, metal 'Australia' titles on epaulettes. Teamed with khaki webbing belt. Mounted on half mannequin.uniform, citizen military forces, cmf, armour, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Reserve Forces Day march
... military - reserve forces - albury - guidons... melbourne military - reserve forces - albury - guidons military ...Three jeeps carrying flag bearers holding guidons of 8th, 13th & 20th Light Horse, Reserve Forces Day parade Albury 4 July 1998.military - reserve forces - albury - guidons, military, reserve forces, albury, guidons, parade -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Army, Australian Army: Field Engineering And Mine Warfare, Pamphlet No. 10: Mine Anti-personnel M18A1 (Claymore), 1970
... Australina Military Forces... Military Forces Field Engineering Mine Warfare Mine "Anit ...A blue coloured back cover with the front cover which has rutned to a brownish colour with some blue at the bottom of the cover and it looks like possible water marks on the cardboard cover. Top right hand side reads DSN 7610-66-034-5750. There are two punch holes down the left hand side of the booklet.australia - armed forces - service manuals, australina military forces, field engineering, mine warfare, mine "anit-personnell m18a1, claymore mine -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, The Enemy 1970 Amendment List No 1 (3 copies), 1971
... Communist military forces in sufficient detail... booklet providing information about Asian Communist military ...Soft covered booklet providing information about Asian Communist military forces in sufficient detail for their organisations, characteristics, weapons and tactics to be portrayed realistically in training. This booklet covers Part 2 - Communist Coventional ForcesDSN 7610-66-035-7506/1the enemy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - AUSTRALIAN ARMY HAT BADGE
... the words Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Long flat pin... ORGANIZATION Military army Cap/Hat badge in the form of a stylized ...Cap/Hat badge in the form of a stylized rising sun, Kings crown in the lower centre, running across the bottom in a ribbon the words Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Long flat pin on back to attach to headgear.organization, military, army -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Army Badge Display
... Commonwealth Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria... Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria Juncta ...Display of army badges (14) metal, mounted on teal fabric board with wooden uprights. 3 with ' Rising Sun' and 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria Juncta in Uno' inscribed.ww2, army uniform badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
... Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military... Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces ...Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
... Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military... Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces ...Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917 Parchment of Appointment as a Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire by King George V dated 3/6/1919Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
... Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military... of the Commonwealth of Australia Appointed Lieutenant of the Military Forces ...Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917 Parchment of Appointment as a Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire by King George V dated 3/6/1919 Two parchments issued by the Governor General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia Appointed Lieutenant of the Military Forces of the Defence Force of the Commonwealth from 1/1/1920 by Henry William, Baron Forster Appointed Lieutenant of the Reserve Military Forces of the Commonwealth from 13/4/1940 by Alexander Gore Arkwright, Baron GowrieFour large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
... Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military... of the Commonwealth of Australia Appointed Lieutenant of the Military Forces ...Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917 Parchment of Appointment as a Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire by King George V dated 3/6/1919 Two parchments issued by the Governor General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia Appointed Lieutenant of the Military Forces of the Defence Force of the Commonwealth from 1/1/1920 by Henry William, Baron Forster Appointed Lieutenant of the Reserve Military Forces of the Commonwealth from 13/4/1940 by Alexander Gore Arkwright, Baron GowrieFour large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
... . 200 pages. Published by Australian Military Forces 1965.... pages. Published by Australian Military Forces 1965. Manual ...This vehicle was issued to 8/13 VMR during 1970s and 1980s for transport and logistic tasks. Part of a collection of 8th/13th VMR officers’ mess property passed to the Regimental Collection during the relocation of the regiment from Buna Barracks Albury to Building 105 North Bandiana in 2000. Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century.Buff coloured card soft cover with fabric spine binding being user Handbook Truck Cargo 2.5 Ton GS with winch Aust Nok3. 200 pages. Published by Australian Military Forces 1965.Ink stamp on title page " 8/13 VMR Regimental Collection " -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Bracelet, Circa WW2
... On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian Commonwealth Military... Commonwealth Military Forces Small Bracelett made of grey metal ...Made possibly by a jewler while a priosner of the Japanese in WW2Small Bracelett made of grey metal in a filigree (Very Fine) Pattern with green bottle glass in a metal mount (one is missing entirely) Very small Rising Sun to front of bracelett. Joining link held together by a split pin, other links looped together with chain.Fusal. Terling. Silver 935. On rear of Rising Sun On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesbracelet,, pow. prisoner of war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BROOCH & BADGES, c.WWII
... .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2...: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2) Centre: RAAF .3 ...Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out of Perspex..1) Rising Sun badge, mother of pearl. .2) RAAF Badge with wings, perspex. .3) Brooch, oval shape. .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2) Centre: RAAF .3) Centre: Mother I go to return numismatics - medals, military badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE WW1, RAS, Stokes & Sons, Post WW1
... FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY... SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES AIF” Yellow ...Returned from Active Service No (187814) ? William J HUMPHREY (46) ? Battalion AIF.Yellow metal badge imprinted with Rising Sun motif & printing. Crown on top.Around edge: “ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES AIF”badge, active service, returned