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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Eugene GORMAN, "With the Twenty - Second", Original Edition 1919, Revised Edition 2001
"This is a revised edition of the original 1919 Regimental History" "From the beaches of Anzac Cove to the gas ridden trenches of the Western Front" "The pyramids to the rolling plains of Stone Henge" "Ground traversed by the Twenty-Second (Victorian) Infantry Battalion during World War One"Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover cardboard with grey coloured buckram , gold coloured print on front and spine. Illustrated with purple over red diamond colour patch. Dust cover, paper, pinkish/orange glossy coloured background, purple coloured print on front, spine and back. Illustrated with purple over red diamond colour patch (small) front and back and black and white photograph of a group of soldiers 'somewhere in France. 245 pages, cut, plain, semi gloss white. Illustrated - black and white photographs and maps.Front fly leaf - printed donation label - "Donated by 39th Australian Infantry Battalion (1941-43) Association Inc www.39battalion.com" Top right front flyleaf - printed label with handwritten in black ink "No. 120 of 500"books, military, history, wwi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Denis Gibbons 4
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A colour photograph of Hat Dich, South Vietnam, December 1969. Australian United Press International War Correspondent Denis Gibbons, in a night harbour position with members of the 8th Battalion from the Royal Australian Regiment, watches a medic burn contaminated dressings following the treatment of wounded diggers in a contact with the NVA/VietCong.photograph, hat dich, united press international, war correspondents - australia, 8th battalion, royal australian regiment, medic, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, 8 rar, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, (1961-1975). history- sources, nva viet cong -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Raymond Vernon Baldock, Raymond Vernon Baldock, February to September 1915
Diary covers the period from February 1915 until September 1915, including the landing and subsequent operations at Gallipoli. Raymond Baldock was killed in action on the Western Front in September 1917.Black, softcovered notebook with string marker. Diary of Raymond Baldock (520 - 8th Battalion, E Company).ww1, gallipoli, diaries, raymond vernon baldock, 8 battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Photograph and Mementos of William Aston Tuckfield
William Tuckfield embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ballarat on 19th February 1917. The SS Ballarat was torpedoed by the German submarine UB.32, but no lives were lost. On board were members of the Victorian Scottish Regiment (see photograph).Photograph, SS Ballarat menu, and invitation card of William Tuckfield (7315 - 8th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement).photographs, ww1, 8 battalion, william aston tuckfield, victorian scottish regiment, ss ballarat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 4 CO's, 7/08/1968 12:00:00 AM
Unframed photo of the Commanding Officers of the four Infantry Battalions represented in vietnam at a farewell party of Officers of 7RARAWM THU/68/C0356/VNlt. col. shelton, 3 rar, lt. col. charlesworth, 7 rar, 1 rar -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Neill Vic medal
World War One Victory medal awarded to 3425 Private J Neill 4 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, medal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Brown Victory medal
The Victory Medal was awarded to all servicemen and women who served in a theatre of war between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 and automatically qualified its recipient for the British War Medal. The Victory Medal was never awarded on its own.World War One Victory medal awarded to Private F W Brown 30 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, brown -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, Brothers Battlers and Bastards, 1995
Hard cover, no dust cover. 226 pages containing black and white prints.2/5th Battalion. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Poster - The Units of the Australian Imperial Force in WWI
A poster containing the details of all the Infantry Battalion of Australian units in WWI, containing all the colour patches. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Captain E Gorman MC, With the Twenty-Second, 1919
Brown & beige part buckram (on spine) cover. Purple print on cover & red & purple colour patch. Black & white photos, 132 pages.With the compliments of the Twenty Second Battalion AIF Associationbooks, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - MOVEMENT ORDER, 26.10.1918
The movement order was issued to Frederick Arthur William Hutson No 3539. He enlisted in the 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 28.7.15 age 23 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.15, transfers to 60th Batt 26.2.16 then to 57th batt on 15.3 16, embark for France 17.6.16, promoted L/Cpl 20.9.16, hospital 31.10.16 with Bronchitis, return to duty 9.11.16, hospital 20.1.17 dental, return to duty following day, promoted to Cpl 1.6.18, discharged from the AIF 31.8.19. Note paper ruled vertically and horizontally with a brief note in ink to report to HQ 5th Australian Division. Stamped in red ink with date.57th Battalion AIF 26 Oct 18documents-military, movement order -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1914/18
ORIGINAL BLACK & WHITE OF CLARANCE GERALD PARKINSON WEARING AUSTRALIAN WORLD WAR 1 ARMY UNIFORM, CAP AND LAPEL BADGES; LEG PUTTEES AND AMMUNITION BELT.PTE. CLARANCE GERALD PARKINSON - 7TH BATTALIONlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir teaspoon, unknown
silver teaspoon with Perspex inlay, training logo in plastic case with blue bottom1st Recruit Training/ Battalion/ Home Of The Soldiertraining battalion, kapooka, teaspoon -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - Certificate, WWI, In Memoriam, BEA Henderson
Private Bertie Ernest Alfred Henderson served in the 5th Pioneer Battalion, 5th Division of the AIF. He died of wounds In France on 29/5/1918 or 1/6/1918. His burial place is Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme. The framed 'In Memoriam' has been in the custody of family members until presented to W&DHS in 2013 by Mrs Beris Porter. Pte BEA Henderson, 1866, 3 Pioneer Battalion(2 Reinforcement Group) was a farmer and single. His father was Mr HH Henderson of Naringal. He enlisted on 27/5/1916 then sailed on the Themistocles on 28/7/1916 and transferred to the 5 Pioneer Battalion. His name is recorded on the War Memorial, Artillery Crescent, Warrnambool as having made the supreme sacrifice.Mass produced Memorial page with a sepia original half portrait photograph of a soldier surrounded with two mounts,narrow white and dark/grey brown, and a thin gold gilt surround next to an inward angled plain, wooden frame with clear glass. Hand white painted name, rank, number, battalion, division with decorative flourishes. A. tarnished plaque is on the mid lower frame Front- White hand painted dedication: 1866/PRIVATE B.E.A. HENDERSON/5th Pioneer Batt 5Division/A.I.F. The mass produced decorative mount has battle place names and a bird's eye view of battlefields in France. In sepia 'Glory' stand atop a rock and cross with a laurel wreath in her right hand and a scroll with ANZACS falling from her left hand. A verse is written Anzacs, you've graved your name upon Immortal Scroll/Naught can compare with what the World a claims/Zenith of a fighting patriotic soul./A host of heroes, you have but echoed back with Clarion tongue/the Spartan Sires from who you fitly sprung Coo-ee! Comrades, 'Kia-Ora' you didn't ant couch will ever be./Sacred to all Eternity. An oval cut-out holds a half portrait of the soldier in uniform. Plaque on lower wooden frame FRANCE/29.5.18 Reverse- in pencil handwriting: ? o/c/... ... A. Henderson/of ...T/Yar..galin memoriam, wwi, 5th pioneer battalion, 5th division, aif, private bea henderson, warrnambool, anzac -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5 RAR 1969 - 1970 (1st Tour)
An Poster, Information Board of The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in vietnam from 1966 - 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cont control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas of the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operational base.5 rar, 1 atf, viet cong, phuoc tuy province, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, 274 vc regiments, 275 vc regiments, military awards, rj o'neill, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, operation hardihood, poster, information board -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents - 2146 Pte L W England, Relating to the Plaque, there are no makers mark, Early 20 Century
2146 Pte L W England was a member of the AIF and served during WW1 with 'A' Coy, 5 Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade. He was Lilled in Action of 25 July 1916 at Posieres.The documents and the plaque relate to 2146 Pte L W England and provide information to his Service and being Killed in Action at Posieres.Seven white photocoped foolscap pages relating to 2146 Pte L W England - missing in action/killed in action on 25 July 1916 at Pozieres. A metal plaque.The pages are relating to enquiries from Pte England's family and the Military. There is also a plaque with the documents - In Loving Memory of our dear son and brother, Killed at Poziere July 1916 aged 19. 'A' Company 5th Battalion, AIF. Presented by Mr and Mrs G England and Family.ww1, posieres, killed in aciion, 2146 pte l w england, 5th battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - 5/6 RVR Plaque
1st Battalion RVR plaque fixed onto a piece of red wood, the unit symbol is the present day 5/6 RVR unit symbol in gold colour, the 1st Battalion is in silver colour. A small metal piece below the unit symbol marks it was presented to the mess -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sgt Cook
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Sergeant D.N. Cook, Assault Pioneer Sergeant Support Company 4th Battalion/New Zealand (ANZAC) (June 1968 - May 1969). Sgt Cook is the only man in the Australian Army allowed to grow a beard, granted by Lord D'Isle when he presented 4 RAR/NZ with their colours.photograph, 4 rar nz, lord d'isle, gibbons collection catalogue, assault pioneer sergeant, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons, sgt d.n. cook, 4th battalion, 4 rar/nz (anzac) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Infantry Training 1
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of assembled Infantry Diggers receiving instructions using a wood and hessian helicopter 'mockup' to practice embarking and disembarking during training at the Australian Army Infantry Centre, Ingleburn New South Wales, Australia. The diggers were completeing their Infantry Corps training prior to being posted to Battalions (Dec 1965).A black and white photograph of assembled Infantry Diggers receiving instructions using a wood and hessian helicopter 'mockup' to practice embarking and disembarking during training at the Australian Army Infantry Centre, Ingleburn New South Wales, Australia. The diggers were completeing their Infantry Corps training prior to being posted to Battalions (Dec 1965).photograph, australian army infantry centre, ingleburn nsw, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, infantry, diggers, infantry corps training, mock up helicopter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Infantry Training 3
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of assembled Infantry Diggers receiving instructions using a wood and hessian helicopter 'mockup' to practice embarking and disembarking during training at the Australian Army Infantry Centre, Ingleburn New South Wales, Australia. The diggers were completeing their Infantry Corps training prior to being posted to Battalions (Dec 1965).photograph, australian army infantry centre, ingleburn nsw, infantry, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, infantry diggers, mock up helicopter, infantry corps training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Infantry Training 2
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of assembled Infantry Diggers receiving instructions using a wood and hessian helicopter 'mockup' to practice embarking and disembarking during training at the Australian Army Infantry Centre, Ingleburn New South Wales, Australia. The diggers were completeing their Infantry Corps training prior to being posted to Battalions (Dec 1965).photograph, australian army infantry centre, ingleburn nsw, infantry, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, infantry diggers, mock up helicopter, infantry corps training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Infantry Training 4
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of assembled Infantry Diggers receiving instructions using a wood and hessian helicopter 'mockup' to practice embarking and disembarking during training at the Australian Army Infantry Centre, Ingleburn New South Wales, Australia. The diggers were completeing their Infantry Corps training prior to being posted to Battalions (Dec 1965).photograph, australian army infantry centre, infantry, ingleburn nsw, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, infantry diggers, mock up helicopter, infantry corps training -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Infantry Training 5
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of assembled Infantry Diggers receiving instructions using a wood and hessian helicopter 'mockup' to practice embarking and disembarking during training at the Australian Army Infantry Centre, Ingleburn New South Wales, Australia. The diggers were completeing their Infantry Corps training prior to being posted to Battalions (Dec 1965).photograph, australian army infantry centre, ingleburn nsw, gibbons collection catalogue, infantry diggers, mock up helicopter, infantry corps training, diggers -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, The Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW, 1925-1926
Pte W Shirley served with 13 Battalion during WW1. Whilst an inpatient at Lady Davidson Home ex Pte Shirley commuted to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase to cut the Sphinx out of rock as a Memorial to his comrades. The time taken for the project was approximately 1 year 6 months.This is a project of 5756 Pte W Shirley 13 Battalion AIF. The Memorial is dedicated 'To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF'2 x black and white photographs of the Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW. A buff coloured cover for the photographs with a detailed description of the Memorial and who was responsible for the erection and placement of the memorial.On the front of the 'Sphinx' 1st plaque - To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF, by the Late W. Shirley, no 5756, 13th Battalion. Died 27 August, 1929. 2nd plaque 'Lest We Forget'. 3rd plaque - 1914-1918.w shirley, aif, 13 battalion, sphinx memorial, ku-ring-gai chase, nsw -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Print - Reproduction, framed, Bardia (action leading to the fall of Post 11)
Ivor Hele was the Australian official war artist of World War II. This painting depicts the members of 17 platoon 2nd/6th Battalions in their first action of the war. their mission was to "attack and capture Post 11" in order to provide a faint or diversionary attack for the brigades main penetration. The attack was pressed home with the characteristic vigour of Australian soldiers Prior to the attack the commanding officer demanded that " No matter what happens to us, when we go forward we shall give the enemy such a thrashing that they will never willingly stand up to an assault by Australian Infantry again." The Battalion succeeded in its mission and went on to play a vital role in many of the most arduous battles of the war. This painting depicts the actions of one of the predecessor units to 5/6 RVR. Large framed print of painting by Ivor Hele shows 17 Platoon 2/6th Infantry Battalion in an Italian trench during the attack on Bardia. The painting depicts the scene after the capture of one of the Italian dugouts by Corporal Brian Latham's Section. The print is in a large mahogany coloured frame and has a matt finish to the picture. A smaller, separate frame sits below the print and contains the history of the painting. it is in a matching frame and has an olive card backing and the story is printed on an off white sheet. A manufacturers label is located on the obverse " GRAPHIC IMPRESSIONS 239 Burwood Road Hawthorn Vic. 3122 Telephone 9819 5800 76 Harold Street Camberwell Vic 3123 Telephone bardia, 2/6th australian infantry battalion, ww2, ivor hele, wark vc club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: HAT BADGE -MILITARY, 1927-1936
Object. Dark metal hat badge, 38th Battalion Coat of Arms with a shield in the centre flanked by two rearing horses, topped by a crown. Banner above reads, ''BENDIGO REGIMENT''. Banner below, ''HONOREM CUSTODITE'' two pin loops on the back. This badge was issued between 1927 and 1936. It relates to the 38th Battalion (The Bendigo Regiment). The 38th Battalion was disbanded in April 1919, but reformed in several ways between then and 1936, when it was reraised as a separate unit.numismatics, badges - military, hat badge 38th battalion ( bendigo reg.) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCHES, c.1939 - 1945
Items in the collection relateing to Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service details and 937P..1) & .2) Colour patch, felt, black over red, rectangular shape, grey background, 57-60th Battalion 2nd AIF. .3) Colour patch, felt, brown over red, rectangular shape, grey background, 7th & 2/7th Battalion 2nd AIF. uniform, military, unit -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Intergrated Training Program
A black and white photograph of Diggers of D Company, 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC), on operations with the 3/52 Battalion, Army Of The Republic Of Vietnam (ARVN), conducting an integrated retraining program under combat conditions. Four (4) Battalions, of the 18th ARVN Division (28/10/1969)photograph, d coy, 6 rar/nz, arvn, 18th arvn, 3/52 battalion arvn, gibbons collection catalogue, army of the republic of vietnam (arvn), digger -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Headstone of Herbert and Emily Hulm in the Tower Hill Cemetery, 2019, 03/01/2019
Herbert (Bert) Hulm was gassed during World War One. He served with the 46 Battalion. His niece remembered he was always laboured in his breathing. Emily Lenehan married Bert HulmColour photograph of the headstone of Emily and Bert Hulm in the Tower Hill Cemetery.5110 Corporal H. Hulm 46 Battalion 4th December 1967 age 76 Beloved husband of Emily, Loved father of Chriss, Pauline and Bill Also his beloved wife Emily I. Hulm Died 12th Jan. 1970 aged 82 years R.I.P.tower hill cemetery, h. hulm, bert hulm, emily hulm, world war one, emily lenehan, headstone -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of David Reginald Tynan, David Reginald Tynan, 30/9/1915 to 20/1/1919
Diary covers the period from embarkation in Adelaide on 11 January 1916 until part way through the return trip to Australia in January 1919.Black, card-cover notebook. WW1 diary of David Reginald Tynan (1837 - 32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement).ww1, diaries, david reginald tynan, 32 battalion, 4 pioneer battalion