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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
John Thomas O'Bree enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal.1 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf" 2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn" 4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MOTHERS BADGE & BAR, Amor Sydney, c1939- 1947
In WW2, this badge was issued to the nearest female relative, that has a service member abroad. Each star on the bar is for a serving member. Badge A293587, was issued to GREEN, C. Of 'Morneve'. Leopold street, Kangaroo point, Inverloch, VIC. Her relationship is noted as (S) sister of Denis and (E) of Annie. The two stars were for these Defence Force members:- V315242. BOURKE, Denis Patrick. Discharged 1 APR 1946 of the 39 WORKS Coy. VF389600. BOURKE, Annie Irene. Discharged 15 FEB 1946. Unit was Aust. Womens Army Service. A circular silver badge. Around the circumference are oak leaves. At the top is a Royal Crown. In the center of the badge is a map of Australia, which is surrounded by a leaf pattern. Between the two rings of leaves, are the words "to the Women of Australia". Suspended beneath the badge is a rectangular silver bar. On that bar are two gold stars.On the rear is stamped the number A293587.mothers badge, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, c. 1953
The Battle Dress is a 1953 model, style used for many years. The uniform was issued to William Gamaliel Bartlett, Regt No’s 35052 (VX25300) enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.6.1940 age 21 years, 2/9th Field Ambulance, taken POW Malaya, discharged from AIF on 12.11.1945 with the rank of Pte. He later enlisted in the CMF on 20.7.1959, unit OCTU 3 TRG GRP and was discharged in 1974 with the rank of WO 2 after 15 years 32 days. The ribbons on the uniform, five are for WW2 service and one is a long service award. .1) Jacket - Serge, khaki, maroon lanyard, service ribbons, "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL CORPS" on both upper sleeves and WO 2 rank patches. .2) Trousers - serge, khaki .3) Tie - cotton, light khakifield ambulance, wwii, battle dress -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - VALEDICTORY TO TARAKAN, 1945
Item in a collection re VX35201 Edgar Martin COLLIHOLE. Enlisted 17.6.1940 age 25 years 7 months in the 2/24th Bn AIF. His overseas service is listed as; Middle East 16.11.1940 - 25.2.1943, New Guinea 1.8.1943 - 22.2.1944, Netherlands East Indies 8.4.1945 - 8..11.1945. 1286 days which includes embarking from Australia to disembarking back in Australia. Discharged with the rank of L/Cpl on 11.2.1946. Enlisted 28/6/40. Discharged 11/1/46. L/Cpl 2/24 Bn.Literary work - Paper, cream with black type written print - One page.“Lt. Gen Morshead's Address at Presentation of Decorations won here”lt.gen morshead, valedictory address, tarakan, e d collihole, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.1939-45
Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, ANZAC DAY 1985, Bendigo Advertiser, C. 25.4.1985
The photo was taken on ANZAC Day 1985 at the Kangaroo Flat RSL service with Bill Forrest leading. William (Bill) Malcolm Forrest was born in Moora WA, enlisted 12.4.1951 No 5/1788 age 18 years and became a Sapper. After attending Battle School in Japan he then served with 3 RAR in Korea, DVA file states 12.7.1953 to 15.7.1954. He later went on to serve with 2 RAR in Malaya. He was discharged after 6 years service on 11.4.1957, discharge certificate states Active Service being 1 year 337 days. He re enlisted again on 11 3.1958 with Regt No 36283 and served another 17 years 165 days and was discharged with the rank of Sgt on 22.8.1975. During this engagement he had Corps and Trade Training 6 months, Regimental, Steward, Army Mess Supervisor and General Duties with Training and Survey Units.Photograph B & W showing a group of men marching in an ANZAC Day Parade. The man leading carrying a flag is Bill Forrest from Kangaroo Flat RSL.photographs, anzac day, korea, malaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Samuel Henry Richardson enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 23rd Batt AIF on 12.5.15. Promoted to L/Cpl on 1.12.15. WIA on 2.10.17, GSW to the arm severe. Discharged from the AIF on 15.8.19 medically unfit.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re S.H Richardson. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal." 1794 Lcpl S.H Richardson 23 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TINS, TALCUM POWDER, Simpsons Manufacturing Chemists, c.1920
Powder used by Douglas Warhick WHITEHEAD 2nd AIF. He initially enlisted as V315365 then transferred to the AIF VX104727, enlisted 29.8.1942. On Discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in 118 Gen Transport Coy.2 Tins talcum powder provided by Australian Comforts Fund. Navy blue tins with red star with white print & white instruction pane with blue print.Printed on front of tins: A gift from ACF Australian Comforts Fund Printed on back of tins: Simpsons Talcum Powder with instructions belowtoilet requisites, containers, comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH, C 1940
Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY, VX28403 2/4th Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Enlisted 19.6.1940 Discharged 30.8.1945. 457 days in Australia; 1249 days overseas. Refer 187.2, 192.2. Photograph of Frederick V. Lowery dressed in shirt and shorts, hands in pockets, standing in front of trees and tent. Rocks in foreground.photography - photographs, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, 1945 -post war
Leslie Raymond Hughes initially enlisted in the Militia No V56193 then joining the AIF on 22.7.1942 No VX88615 age 23 years. On discharge from the AIF on 22.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Medal Set court mounted, group of (5) Re L.R Hughes (Militia and AIF) 1. 1939 -45 Star, replica, not engraved. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939 -45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX88615 L.R Hughes"numismatics - medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2 SOLDIERS, c1939- 1945
These refer to the service of "Dinnen, Thomas Michael" NX17247, Born Annandale, NSW. Enlisted 24 May 1940. Discharged 29 Oct 1945, Rank L/Sgt in 2/17 Aust Inf. Btn.1. portrait of an Australian Soldier with a peaked cap. He has a Rising Sun badge on his cap. The portrait is black and white. 2. Black and white photo - group of five Australian soldiers WW2. They are positioned in front of a simple weatherboard wall. A ladder is on the ground behind them. A cross in blue ink marks one soldier. Written on top of photo is - Tom Dinnen. 3. Postcard in form of a Palestinian Pound in black and white. It has three images in circles. A woman and two male soldiers. It has two written languages, Hebrew and Arabic. It is unposted.1. On the back is "To Thelma with Best Regards from Tom". On the front bottom is written Tom Dinnen. 2. Written on back is Tom Dinnen, 23 Dec 1940. 3. On the rear is written "Bell, Jim & Tom".ww2, photos, soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG, C. 1939 - 45
Issued to Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 2nd AIF. Initially enlisted as V59636. Enlisted 9.3.43 age 26 years. At discharge from the AIF on 28.6.46 he was a Pte in the Australian Army Catering Corps. Kit bag, khaki colour, sausage shape with brass eyelets at top for pull rope.“Stevens N.C VX123648”military-equipment, kit bags -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TUNIC WW2, 1942
VX103961 relates to Reginald Harry Clark, he had a previous Regt No V59524 in the CMF, enlisted 17.7.1942 age 33 years, discharged 4.12.1945 with the rank of WO 2 in 1st Adv Ret Depot.Khaki, wool button down tunic with 4 regimental buttons and one tan plastic button at the top, issued to soldiers in WWII. Ends of collar have rising sun badges. Hanging loop at centre of back of neck. 4 pocket with flaps and buttons. Buttoned cuffs. Warrant Officer's badge on right sleeve and red over white colour patches indicating HQ New Guinea Force. Australia badge on each epaulette.Woven label on inside R front: “Q42 made in 1942 Australia size” Second label beneath: “Regimental No VX103961 Name Clark, R”uniforms-army, battle dress -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
John Alexander McDonald VX79511 enlisted on 28.4.42 aged 19 years, served 2/29th Bn. On discharge from the 2nd AIF 17.1.46 he was a Craftsman in 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment..1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re J.A McDonald. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp"SW PACIFIC" .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) as in .1). .1) "VX79511 J.A McDonald"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BADGES AND MEDALS, 1) 1918, .2) 1919, .3) to .6) post WW11
Medals .3) to .6) belonged to David William Ralph Davies No V245464, enlisted on 19.12.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.46 he was a Pte in 57/60th Aust Infantry Battalion.1) Medal, circular, metal, issued to Commemorate Anzac Day 1918. Obverse has head of a soldier with Slouch Hat with wording "Honor to the AIF". Reverse has the words " Gallipoli, France, Palestine". .2) Medal, circular, metal, issued to School children to commemorate Victory and Peace in 1919. Obverse depicts a Women, reverse has figures of a Sailor and Soldier with the wording "Victory the Triumph of Liberty and Justice, the Peace of 1919". Medals, ribbons, single, (4) re D.W.R Davies. .3) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6) Australian Service Medal..3) .4) .5) .6) "V245464 D.W.R Davies"medals, memorabilia, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CARVED WOOD BOX, 1942 - 1943
Carved by Walter Ernest Rowe VX44035 2nd AIF. Enlisted 7.9.1940 age 34 years. Taken POW at the fall of Singapore. At discharge on 20.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2nd/4th Casualty Clearing Station. Teak wooden box crafted whilst a prisoner of War. Carved Burma / Malaya 1942 1943.Carved in lid “2/4 CCS, WE Rowe”, “VX 44035 8th Div AIF” Hand inscribed on lid, “Dela Fliente”containers, military history - souvenirs, handcrafts - woodwork, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
George Dare No 3048 enlisted in the 7th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 16.1.1917 age 18 years 1 month. Embarked for England 19.2.1917, embarked for France 6.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 19.10.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re G DARE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal3048 A-L-P CPL G DARE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, passchendaele barracks trusy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
George Llewellyn Thomas enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.41. He was taken a POW and imprisoned in Changi. He was attached to 13th Australian General Hospital. He was discharged from the AIF on 5.12.45. Refer 1073.2, 1074P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re G. L. Thomas. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific star. 3. War medal 1939-45 4. Australian Service Medal"VX58918. G.L Thomas"medals, military, history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Documents, Ludwig EICHBAUM
Certificate of Internment x 2; Deed poll; Certificate of Naturalization; Certificate of Discharge. Ludwig EICHBAUM was an refugee from England who was sent to Australia on HMT Dunera and interned in Hay NSW and then Tatura Victoria.5 documents in 4 plastic sleeves pertaining to Ludwig 00 (later known as Leslie Ernest EVERETT). certificate of internment, certificate of naturalization, certificate of discharge, deed poll, ludwig eichbaum, leslie ernest everett, hay internment camp, tatura internment camp, hmt dunera -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, FRAMED, C 2005
Picture of Sergeant HUNTER, Henry in uniform. WW2 VX118416 4th Battalion. Enlisted 5th November 1942 and discharged 11 September 1945 born in Bendigo but enlisted in Gin Gin WA Newspaper 2005. Gold metal frame with silver embossing and hard black cardboard backing. Glass cover over picture and photo of a soldier.Newspaper picture has caption “the war we were………..” written history of the soldier depicted on the photo.4th battalion, ww2, photograph hunter henry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, c.1939 - 1945
Sidney Charles ROUSE enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.12.1942 Regt No VX119373 age 28 years. He was discharged from the Army on 24.10.1945 with the rank of WO2 in the 2nd Aust Supply Reserve Depot AASC.The War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached.On front in Latin around outside edge: GEORGIVS VII GBR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE. IMP On back: 1939 - 1945 On outer edge: VX119373 S C ROUSEmedals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - BAYONET, Department of Defence, 3) 1941
“VX52199”. George Edward Krygger, enlisted 31.3.1941 age 39 years, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 13.3.1943 with the rank of Sapper in 2/16th Fld Coy RAE. Bayonet type for .303 Rifle..1) Bayonet. .2) Scabbard. .3) Bayonet frog, leather.1) On blade, “MA 130 1 44”, “XOA” .3) DENSIL DON 1941 D (arrow up) D”, “VX52199” written in blackweapons, bayonets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c.1940 - c post WW2
Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PROPELLER, WOODEN MODEL, 1942 - 1945
Oswald James Renshaw No. 116751 RAAF Enlisted 6.8.1942 aged 37. Discharges 13.2.1945 with rank of Corporal in No. 1 Stores Depot. Served in New Guinea, Goodenough Isl, Noemgor Isl, Kirinina Isl.Propeller - laminated wood, brown, shaped as a propeller on a stand, six brass screws and circle metal disc in centre.souvenir, raaf, o. j. renshaw -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW2, 1943, 1944
These items were brought home by Kenneth George Proud 2nd AIF from the Islands. Enlisted 21.8.1942 age 20 years, WX34558, discharged 20.12.1945, rank Cpl in 16th August Infantry BN.(.1) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a Japanese soldier looking out over a bay and pier. On the rear in orange 2 x stamps, Japanese writing. (.2) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a native hut scene. On rear in orange 2 x stamps in Japanese writing.(.1) hand written in pencil “Finschafen New Guinea 1944” (.2) “Finschafen New Guinea 1943”post cards, japanese, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDAL SET, ID DISC, BADGE & RIBBONS, post WWI
Walter Joseph Constantine Baldwin enlisted in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 11.3.16. Hospitalised with Mumps 13.12.16. He remained unscathed for the wars duration and was discharged from the AIF on 4.9.19. Refer 1526..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Baldwin. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Set of ribbons for War and Victory Medals .3) 38th Infantry Social Club Life Member badge, gold colour with 38th Batt colour patch in centre. .4) ID disc, round metal, stamped "1617 W J Baldwin IRF 38 AI CE".1) (1 & 2) "1617 Dvr WJC Baldwin 38 Bn AIF" .3) Inscribed on back "W Baldwin 14/9/66"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Aust Govt Clothing Factory, Fletcher Jones, ADA, 1. Hat 1988, 2. 1995. 3. ADI 1991. 4. - 5. 2006
Belonged to Craig Triffett No 326845/8253666 Enlisted: 27 .3.1985 Discharged: 9.2.2005 Unit/Corps: RAA Rank - Warrant Officer Class 2 Served tour with British Forces - Bosnia, Herzegovina 1997.1. Khaki peaked cap with Royal Aust Artillery Badge. 2. Jacket - Khaki with RAA Collar badges, white lanyard, WO2 and parachute badges, Australian Army Rising Sun Badge top of left arm. 3. Trousers - Khaki - (polyester). 4. Tie - khaki (polyester). 5. Tie - khaki (polyester). The ribbons are; The Australian Service medal. Long Service Medal with 20 years service. Australian Service Medal. Nato Medal (Bosnia Herzegovina)1. Written inside is "326845 Triffett". 2 - 3. Nil. 4. Written on small end is "326845 Triffett". 5. Nil.dress uniform, australian army, raa -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
John Stanistreet No 408598 enlisted in the RAAF on 27.4.41. He was WIA over Duisberg Germany 7.9.42. He was returned to Australia and on discharge from the RAAF 9.5.45 his rank was F/O in a Medical Rehabilitation Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J Stanistreet. .1) 1. 1939-45 Star with clasp "Bomber Command" 2. Aircrew Europe Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) same as .1)..1) "408598 J Stanistreet"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, C. WW2
Trench Art. Used shell base 25 pounder dated 1941 plus various rounds to depict a fighter plane. Belonged to John Donald McSween, no. 117346 LAC RAAF, enlisted 14.8.1942; discharged 14.5.1945Fighter plane mounted on ashtray base(2 pieces). Plane removable, made from artillery rounds, central stem welded onto ash tray base.Badge on central stem, "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".ornaments - metal, souvenirs - military history, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COVER, FIELD DRESSING, Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd, July 1942
Edna Phyliss BIRKIN No VF396668 enlisted in the Australian Women’s Army Service on 26.1.43 age 20 years. At discharge on 1.3.44 she held the rank of Pte. This item was held in the tin 182.2 with the card set 184.54.Khaki cloth bag with instructions for use of dressing printed in black on surface.In ink - "E.P. Birkin"medicine - first aid, military history, field dressing