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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, c. 1914 - 1919
.1) 21.1.19 Yours sincerely Sgt. J.S. HOWLETT. 48.1 Pc Copy re 48.1P. .2) Single soldier, unknown. .3) Harry FOWLER, George ALLEN, Unknown. .4) Jack HOWLETT 2nd from left - group of 6 soldiers. Jack HOWLETT No. 2676, 59th Batt. AIF Refer 41 medals. .1) - .4) 4 sepia tone photos re J.S HOWLETT and mates in uniform. .1) Has a copy on display.photography, serving soldiers, portraits, military history -
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Postcard - PHOTO POSTCARDS, c.1914 - 19
.1) War damage Albert .2) War damage Albert .3) War damage Albert .4) Village scene Native .5) British soldiers in dug outs, colour .6) War damage Hotel De Ville Arras The cards are part of a collection re J S HOWLETT. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .6) Photo cards of war damage at various sites in different theatres of war.Postcards written in either ink or pencil.documents, postcards, military history, bombardment damage, ruins -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, c.1919 - 1920
Plaque was commonly called 'Dead Man's Penny. Walter Leslie SMITH enlisted No 3486 on 14.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements to the 7th Batt AIF. He transferred to the 21st Batt on 4.3.1916 to be with his brothers. His No is changed to 3846A. He DOW's on 31.7.1916. Refer 52.6 for photo and details of his brothers and cousins.Plaque, round, bronze commemorating the military service of Walter Leslie SMITH.He died for Freedom and Honour 'Walter Leslie Smith Brittanica & Lion 20 - ECRPmilitary history, memorial, plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GROUP PHOTOGRAPH, c.1917 - 19
Some of the soldiers are wearing up to 4 Service Chevrons, one has a “”MM” ribbon on.Possibly taken at or near Wars end. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Group photo in sepia tone of 19 soldiers outside Hut No 30.photography, group portraits, military history, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD, 1915
On the rear; “This photo was taken in Gallipoli by a chap in the 5th”. “Getting rid of insects that pay no rent and are very annoying” Collection re Mrs May Burns.Post card photo of a group of 10 soldiers at Gallipoli getting rid of insects.photography - group portrait, military history, gallipoli -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 11.7.1920
Francis John Williams No 7326. Refer 69.2 medals for his Service Details also Reg No 69P. Discharge Certificate in wooden frame for Francis John WILLIAMS, No. 7326 8 Battn.. In purple stamp in ink, “117374, 18.6.20, JM”documents - certificates, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Francis John Williams No 7326 8 Batt AIF. Refer Reg No 69.2 for his service details also Reg No 66.Photo of soldier standing in uniform & peak cap. WWI. Frame is simple gilt wooden design.photography - photographs, portraits, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - CRUISE SOUVENIR, 10.1937
M V Kanimbla coastal liner requisitioned in Australia August 1939 to become armed merchant cruiser 1943. It was converted to a landing ship for infantry, saw service at Hollandia, Borneo, Morotai & Phillipines.Photo of H V Kanimbla mounted in a frame the shape of a lifebelt depicting the Australian Merchant Flag with red Scottish Lion. Shoelace attached to hang it.Handwritten on back: Melb to Adelaide 10.37 Troopship L K Morgan Painted on front: Souvenir 10.1937 M V Kanimblaphotography - photos, souvenirs, military history - navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE RSL
Item in the collection of W.H.GREENMAN VX126789, 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other.Enameled RSL badge, red, white & blue on copper with a crown at top of badge, fastening pin is missing.Returned Services League of Australia.numismatics - badges, societies, military history - army - navy, rsl -
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Administrative record - DRIVERS LICENCE, c.1942
Licence issued to: Pte William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.7.1943 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.10.1948 he was a Driver in No 53 Aust BIPOD PL AASC. Refer Reg No's 79, 82, 83, 84, 85.5, 86. Australian Army Driving Licence No 10782. Tan buckram stiff folding cover.Top centre: Australian Military Forces Left: Army No. VX126789 Left: Pte Centre: Name (in full): Greenman, William Herbert Right: Transferred to (unit): 2/167 Aust Gen Tpt Coy"documents - licences, military history - army, personal effects - identification -
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Accessory - AERIAL STREAMER, 1942-45
Item collected By Ernest King NEWMAN VX100091 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 317 for his service history.Aerial message , with string to be delivered from Japanese aircraft. Cloth is off-white."Any person who has received this package is cordially requested to send it over to the Army Headquarters of Port Moresby"streamers, communication, aerial -
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Accessory - PARACHUTE CORD, C 1939 -45
From the first Japanese aircraft shot down over Port Moresby. Souvenired by Capt Ernest King NEWMAN V X100091. Refer Cat No 317 for his service history.Two different sized coiled lengths of parachute cord.military, cord parachute -
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Accessory - NAVAL ITEMS, JAPANESE, pre 1939
.1) Band, black ribbon, Japanese characters on woven gold mid section and gold anchor each end .2) brass coloured metal badge with flower centered on anchor surrounded by twisted metal oval. .3) Gold coloured metal alloy badge, leves with flower at top, possibly laurel .4) Japanese torpedo spanner. From Rabual, New Britain.military history - navy - japan, numismatics - badges - navy, tools, metalcraft -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, Kentish South Australia, Service dress 1965
Items issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat 754 for service history also 2586. Ribbons are Vietnam, ICB being Infantry Combat Badge..1) jacket khaki polyester, gold colour metal buttons, lapel buttons, black lanyard, service ribbons and ICB .2) trousers khaki polyester. .3) shirt polyester light khaki colour .4) tie, cotton Kahki colour .5) belt, nylon webbing with silver belt buckles uniforms, service dress, vietnam, icb -
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Card - CARDS, RATION, Commonwealth of Australia, 1948
The cards relate to Francis Lily, Arthur and Harry COWLEY. Arthur is the son of Harry. Refer Cat No 347.3 for Harry’s WW1 service history. Refer Cat No 354.5 for Arthurs WW2 service history. Clothing rationing was introduced in Australia in June 1942 and finished in June 1948.Clothing ration cards. .1) 1948 Clothing Ration Card, red printing with hand written details. .2) 1948 Clothing Ration Card, red printing with hand written details. .3) 1948 Clothing ration Card, red printing with hand written details..1) B147155 Cowley F.L, K.15 Raleigh St S.1 .2) B147156 Cowley H, K.15 Raleigh St S.1 .3) B147157 Cowley A, K.15 Raleigh St S.1ration cards, clothing, -
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Card - MEDICAL CERTIFICATE AND ID CARD, 1942
Items relating to Harry and Lily COWLEY. Refer 347.3. Refer 347.3 for Harry Cowley, WW1 service history. Obviously he tried to enlist in WW2 but was rejected on medical grounds..1) Medical Certificate of Unfitness AA.Form MoB 5 .2) ID Card Civilian Registration ( British Subjects ) Number V9 F94 44,027 Stamped Prahran Vic 29 April 1942.1) For "Harry Cowley, Area 14 Drill Hall Prahran, Dated 1 Apr 1942" .2) For "Francis Lily Cowley, K15 Raleigh St Windsor S1"documents, medical, identification -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1945
A highly enlarged, blurry photo, of the warship HMAS Cairns in high seas. The photo has an overall green tint. The dot structure of the enlargement can be seen.Bottom L in green ink: Cairns Bottom R: H.M.A.S. Cairns J183 Bathurst Class Corvette British East Indies Fleet British Pacific Fleet Battle Honours Sicily 1943 / Okinawa 1945photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Wong Photographer, 1969
The photo relates to S/SGT FRANCIS WILLIAM (DINKY) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR. Refer 124.2 for service details also 123.5, 125.4, 366P.Photograph, framed, black & white group portrait of Australian Senior NCO's in shorts & long trousers, slouch & peak caps. Most are wearing campaign ribbons. One Officer, Lt Colonel of Regiment is absent. Named are Senior NCO's of IRAR & CO of the Battalion. IRAR Sergeants Mess, Malaysia 1969.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history- army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 AIF. Refer 396.2 for his service history also 369. Black & white portrait photograph of Australian WWI Soldier wearing a slouch hat & Rising Sun badge. The image has been artistically enhanced. The frame is ribbed timber.J S S HAMMILL No 1351photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army -
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Map - MAP, FRAMED, Siege of Tobruk, Post 1945
Map & detailed description on framed information board. Tan coloured wooden frame, glass front, masonite backing, coloured detailed map of Tobruk area with history of area featured on blue border around map.Siege of Tobruk April - Dec 1941.documents-maps, frame accessories, tobruk -
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Book - RULES BOOK, Handbook on Baseball Rules 1943, 1943
Book belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Handbook on baseball rules, Published by Australian Army Amenities Service.books, baseball rules, amenities -
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Equipment - PROTRACTOR, SQUARE, C.1939 -45
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER No V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history..1) 360 deg Protractor labelled as "Direction finder" Used for map navigation planning,yellow plastic. .2) Cardboard sleeve for .1).marked "T. ISER"navigation, protractor, military, equipment -
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Manual - RANGE TABLE, John Sands, 1937
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Manual, red cover, Range tables for the .303 inch Vickers Machine gun 1937.Handwritten, "VX102660 T.H.ISER"manuals military, .303 vickers -
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Booklet - COURTS BOOKLET, Victorian Railways Printing Works, Courts of Enquiry and Boards, 31/05/1941
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Book, Australian Military Forces, Courts of Inquiry and Boards.Paper cover, beige with black printing."31st May 1941, A.M.R & O. 1588B"courts boards, enquiry military, booklets -
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Book - COMPENDIUM, Field Service Pocket Book 1938, 1939-40
Books belonged Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Compendium of 13 pamphlets, Field service pocket books Australian and British in a red buckram cover.Spine is marked "Field Service Pocket Book 1938" Stamped each edition Headquarter 4 Armed Regt. Golden Square No. 5 handwritten T.H. ISERbooks-collections, field service, military -
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Pamphlet - PAMPHLET SIGNALS, WAR OFFICE, Aide Memoire - Message writing and Radio Training 1944, 14.5.1944
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Cardboard cover, folds out to reveal Radio Training procedure 1944 and morse code.At top in black pencil, “HQ SQD”books-technical, signals morse, military -
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Equipment - WATER BOTTLE & CARRIER, C.1939 - 45
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history..1) Australian Army issue enamel water bottle 2 pint capacity; with cork stopper attached by cord to bottle, dark khaki felt cover over. .2) Water bottle carrier, webbing (no strap).water bottles, webbing, military -
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Uniform - SAM BROWNE BELT, C.1939 - 45
Belt belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history. Sam Browne leather belt, tan colour, with decorative stitching with strap. Brass buckle & rivets.belts, sam browne military -
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Uniform - BADGES, C.1939 - 45
Items belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history..1) 2/10 Armoured Regt attached to Khaki hat band .2) 2/10 Armoured Regt shoulder patch badge(badge) .3) 2/10 Armoured Regt shoulder patch (Badge) .4) 14th Aust Armoured Regt shoulder (Badge) .5) 14th Armoured Regt cloth patch (small)cloth badges, uniforms - military -
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Headwear - BEANIE HAT, C.1939 -45
Belonged to Thomas Henry ISER V24933 and VX102660 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 383.2 for his service history.Headwear, Military issue, Beanie woollen, khaki colourhats woolen, beanie military