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Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Division of Responsibility within the Army Survey Regiment, Army Survey Regiment, 30.10.1979
Division of Responsibility within the Army Survey Regiment detailing the Management, Logistics, Production and Training in some detail. Sections detail the functions of key personnel and sub sections within the Regt. Other Sections describe production responsibilities, coordination of production aspects, management, manning and supply. Annex A has 13 x appendices. The "P" category has Personnel Employment - Officers, Other Ranks and Misc. Individual Support, Collective Support, Discipline, Financial, Conditions of Service, Ceremonial, Personnel Branch Services, Individual Training and other functions not allocated to the "P" category.A4 booklet detailing the division of responsibility within the Army Survey Regiment, paper pages with two staples on the booklet spine.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDAL, SERVICE to AUSTRALIA & BOX, Royal Australian Mint
Medallion was produced by the Royal Australian Mint and given to members who served with Australian Forces or her Allies between 1939 - 1945. This was on the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Given to Tony Cork who was in the Merchant Navy, England 1939-45.1. Gold coloured coin medallion produced by Royal Mint. On one side of the coin is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with the reverse side symbolising the Navy, Army and AirForce through the depiction of sea, land and air over a stylized map of Australia. 2. Contained in a hard cardboard black box inscribed with gold writing and Commonwealth emblem and medal lays in a felt recess within the box. 1. One side inscribed "World War 2", "60 years""1945 - 2005". and stylized map of Australia. Other side inscribed around Rim "World War 2"and "Service to Australia" with Commonwealth of Australia emblem in centre. 2. Box on top has Commonwealth Emblem and "Australian Govt", "Dept of Veteran Affairs". Inside "60th Ann of WW2".medal, 60th anniversary ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK INSIGNIA, SERGEANT
Insignia denotes Sergeant. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Two sets of rang insignia, each consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a light brown background.uniform, rank insignia, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK INSIGNIA, SERGEANT
Insignia denotes Sergeant. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Two sets of rank insignia, each consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a khaki background.uniform, rank insignia, sergeant, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK INSIGNIA, SERGEANT
Insignia denotes Sergeant. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No 397661, collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Four sets of rank insignia, each consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a jungle green background.uniform, rank insignia, sergeant, kevin john herdman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK INSIGNIA, CORPORAL
Insignia denotes Corporal. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Three sets of rank insignia, each consisting of two white and brown chevrons on a jungle green background.unifporm, rank insignia, corporal, kevin john herdman -
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Literary work - STORY BOARD - FRAMED - WW1, Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc. et al, C.2008/09
Refer Cat No. 1280. "JACK GRINTON No. 1038" 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1280 for Service History. "BERT GRINTON No. 5024" 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1320P for Service History.Story Board - framed. Story board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Illustrated - one black and white photograph, one colour photograph. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Life after 1919" Photographs - black and white - "Grinton family: Jack, Bert and Fred (back), and Arthur, May, Hughina and Emily (front) Tragowel 1920", Colour - "38th Battalion reunion hosted by the Grintons"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, WOMENS AUXILIARY 60 YEARS, Vic RSL Women’s Council, C.1996
Refer Cat 8021 for details re Bendigo Women’s Auxiliary.Framed certificate, frame is plastic, black with gold colour edge, certificate whitish background, all print blue and black, at the top badge of “RSL Women’s Council of Victoria” followed by details of the certificate.Main points. “Presented to Bendigo Auxiliary as a token of esteem and in grateful recognition of valuable services rendered as an Auxiliary for 60 years of the RSL Women’s Council” - “Year 1996” “Judy Murdoch - President RSL Women’s Council” “Joan Russell - Secretary RSL Women’s Council”brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, wabrsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - RECCOMENDATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1954, Sir George Lansell Bendigo RSL, 13.5.1954
Willam John Turner. The recommendation details his awards of being made a Life Govenor twice, Fund raising for the POW efforts, RSL Relief fund, RSL Picnic Committee, Chairman & Organizer off, RSL Inter Units Social Club, President and Treasurer off and Committee. The originals of this submission are damaged and will be in later Cat No’s in the Turner collection. Cat No 8030 will detail his service history and more RSL involvement.Framed letter, frame is timber gold colour, frame backing is maroon colour with the letter I set. This is a copy of the letter for the reccomendation for a Life Membership of the RSL to William John Turner Bendigo Sub Branch. The letter is very specific as to the roles and fund raising undertaken by Turner over many years. The fund raising amounts in Pounds is quite large.Letter heading and signed, “Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo 13th May 1954” “Yours faithfully" "Sir George Lansell” Funds raised in Pounds, “£3891 - £4,100 - £2,000 - £938 - £200” The last figure was an annual amount raised.brsl, smirsl, life membership -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, PROCLAMATION 1943, C. November 1943
The “Ugly man Contest” was a fund raiser for the P.O.W comfort fund in which £3891 was raised. (Pounds). The certificate was given to William (Bill) John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 re this effort and others by Bill Turner. Refer Cat No 8030 for his RSL history and his WW1 service details.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing piec is maroon colour, certificate is a fawn colour, all text in black. At the top is the word “Proclamation” followed by text, a red seal/stamp is at the bottom LH side. The paper relates to the “Ugly man Contest”Text, “Be it known by these presents - Bill Turner on the Tram each day, of ugly men he has his say; In competition he gives us shocks; And with his trams, he has his stops. In this event, he’s worked each day, to do his bit, in this big fray” “Bendigo November 27th 1943”brsl, smirsl, fund raiser -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH WW2
Photos related to 3rd Sqn RAAF WW2. Nature of photo's suggest locations in North Africa and Middle East. The album is related to a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details.Collection of 60 plus photos in an album. All black and white and the nature is of various landscapes, buildings, people of a local tourist nature around Tripoli and other Middle Eastern/ Arabic looking locations. Album itself is bound loose leaf pages. Cover is pale brown/yellow with picture of lagoon and palm trees on the front and the word " Album" in black. Picture is in green. Two stud holes for binding through which one piece of white string threaded. Other string is missing.Written on inside front cover "Birthday at Farm Killian" and "Mrs Colivers Kid". photos, album, north africa -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS
Dog tags used to identify service personnel specifically if WIA or KIA. Showing name, Service No, Religion and Blood group. Clive Vincent Horan RAAF, enlisted 13.3.1944 age 29 years, mustered as a “Flight Rigger” 15.10.1944, listed as served on Morotai 13.4.1945 to 24.5.1945, Tarakan 25.4.1945 to 14.11.1945, discharged from the RAAF on 13.2.1946.Set of two Identity Discs on back cord. 1.Round dog tag with one hole, silver in colour tied with a black cord. Number, Name, Service and letters R.G. engraved. 2. Octagon shaped dog tag with 2 holes. Silver in colour and tied with black cord. Number, name and Service engraved on one side as is letters R.C.Engraved in both No." 147965", name "HORAN C.V." "RAAF" AND LETTERS "R.C”dog tags, accessory, identity disc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPERS WW2, TARAKAN TIMES, 1945
Items in a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details. 1. Newsletter - Paper, cream coloured, black typed print, one page, two sides printed. 2. Newsletter - Paper, cream, black typed print, two pages, three sides printed. 3. Newsletter - Paper, cream, black typed print, one page, two sides printed.1. TARAKAN TIMES, Wed August 15, 1945 " PEACE" Japan Surrenders. 2. TARAKAN TIMES, Sunday, Sept 2, 1945 " SURRENDER SIGNED" . 3. TARAKAN TIMES, Monday Oct 1, 1945. " DUTCH SAY MOST INDONESIANS WILL CO-OPEATE WITH NEW DEAL".tarakan, newsletters, ww2 -
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
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER WW2, 1st Aust Press Unif AIF, TARAKAN TABLE TOPS, 16 Aug 1945
Table Tops Newsletter provided to soldiers in TARAKAN in 1945. Item in a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details. Newsletter No 74 Sunset edition - Paper yellowed colour with black and red print."IT'S ALL OVER" TARAKAN TABLE TOPS " JAPAN ACCEPTS ALLIED TERMS" OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTnewsletter, tarakan, table tops -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - PROGRAMME, 9th DIVISION 1944, 1945
Item in a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details. Programme - paper, cream coloured with black print and illustrations, 12 pages.“Programme - 9th Aust. Division. July 1944”, “Divisional Parade - Race Meeting - Rodeo”race programme, 9th aust divison, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BRACES
Part of the KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN, No. 397661 Collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Set of cotton, elastic braces with brown leather button attachments for trousers. Stripes on elastic are black, brown, grey, orange and blue in colour. Metal slides for adjustment to "wearers" size.Stamped on metal adjustment slides; "POLICE AND FIREMEN".uniform, braces, kevin john herdman -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBER 1960, RSL Inter Units Social Club, 28.3.1960
The Life Membership relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his work and fund raising for the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee involvement with Bendigo Sub Branch and his WW1 service history. The Unit Social Clubs listed in an RSL Bendigo Annual report 1946 appear to be 6th, 38th, 57th Bn Associations, Railways Sub Section, Catholic War Veterans Association, POW Association (new member 1947).Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing for the certificate is maroon colour, certificate has ornate blue edging, RSL logo at the top followed by the details of the certificate, all print in black, signed and dated.Main points; “Inter Units Social Club - Life Members Certificate - Presented to Mr W.J. Turner for services rendered to the above club” “R C. Kuryke President” “H Skinner Secretary” Dated 28.3.1960”brsl, smirsl, certificate. -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, MR BENDIGO 1945, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1945
The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his fund raising and work with the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details on his Committee history and WW1 service.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black.Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary”brsl, smirsl, certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo Benevolent Home, 14.10.1953
The certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. On the day the award was given Sir George Lansell acted on behalf of the President of the Benevolent Home Jtn Smalley. Another Life Govenorship was also give to Mr D.T. Langlands at the same time for the same work with the RSL. Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate edging, at the top “Bendigo Benevolent Home - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, all print in blue & black, signed and dated, a red seal is in the bottom RH corner.Main points: “We certify that Mr W.J. Turner was duly appointed Life Govenor of this Institution on 14th October 1953” “J. Smalley President” “H. Truscott Vice President” “ ................... Hon Treasurer” “ J.H. Perryman Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 15.12.1953
The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
.1) The Soldier would be WW1 given the Chevrons on his arm. .2) The Soldier appears to be more like WW2.Black and white photographs of two Soldiers in Formal pose. 1. Soldier George Wilson in uniform sitting in a formal pose. Portrait shape. He is wearing 3 chevrons for overseas service on his right arm. 2. Soldier Bob Wilson in uniform in formal pose in chest and head shot and portrait shape and signed on bottom right corner, 1. On the back written,”Uncle George Wilson, Nana Spencers Brother”. 2.On front right corner signed "Sincerely Yours, Bob". On back written "Nana Spencer's brother, Bob Wilson". ww1, photographs, bob wilson, george wilson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
Letter of Appreciation given to Servicemen and Women in recognition of their service to the country. This certificate unlikely to have been issued as name not complete and not dated. Soldier named is Arthur Garfield Genders V78542Certificate of Appreciation from Marong Shire. On yellow cardboard with blue and red flag emblems of Britain and Australia at top. Formal council stamp and signatures of President, Councillor & Shire Secretary. Writing in gold and surrounded by stylised brown, red and green board. Name of person presented to outlined but not completed. Date also not filled in.Name only partially done "ARTHUR G. GENDERS Signed by President, Councillor and Shire President with Red official Council stamp.shire of marong, certificate of appreciation, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - Australian Survey Corps 1947 - Instructions for the use of Slotted Template Equipment, Australian Survey Corps, 1947
This is an instruction manual describing in detail the construction of the templates used for producing map compilation sheets from aerial photographs, and how the system works.Foolscap size, soft carboard covers, 9 x numbered pages, 3 x fold out pages containing two photos on each. Australian Survey Corps Badge on cover. Stapled and re-stapled on Left hand edge.Front Cover, "15" Top Left and Bottom Left corner, "COOPER" and stamped "58" in Top Right, "AHQ/Misc/0015" Bottom Left Corner, Stamped "Eastern Command Survey Service copy 5"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED WW2, Arnall & Jackson, c.1940's
Certificate "FOR KING/ AND/ COUNTRY" from 'SHIRE OF EAST LODDON" "CERTIFICATE IN APPRECIATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR 1939-45" "Robert T. Phillips" Robert Thomas Phillips V28869 (AMF) VX113093 (2nd AIF). Enlisted 16.12.1941 age 20 years 7 months as V28869, transferred to the AIF 14.10.1942 in 2/2nd Tank Transporter Coy ASC, listed as served in Adelaide River, Winnellie and Darwin between 25.11.1943 to 23.9.1945. Discharged 19/10/45 with the rank CPL in A.A. Pay Corps.CERTIFICATE - ORIGINAL, ON PAPER. Dark Brown print. Illustrated in colours, red, blue, yellow and beige. Top - Rising Sun Badge with British and Australian Flags, outline map of Australia and surrounded by decorative scroll work. Bottom - Red seal. Certificate framed with decorative line and scroll work. Frame - timber, gold colour paint with black paint highlights to decorate moulding. Glass front. Backing - cardboard and brown paper. Original metal hanging clips and cotton cord.Handwritten in black ink: "Robert T. Phillips" - 6th April 1946, Signed by R.W. Bogie, President. H.C....???...... Councilor, A. Gutherie Shire Secretary.framed accessories, certificate, ww2, shire of east loddon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE FRAMED, RSL, RSL, 2001
Service Award presented in recognition of 50 years continuous service as a member of the League. Robert Thomas Phillips V28869, VX113093, refer Cat No 7258 for his service details.Certificate - on paper, cream colour. Black print. Illustrated with; " top - Gold "RETURNED SERVICES LEAGUE/ AUSTRALIA" badge. Bottom - Red Seal.Handwritten in black ink "Robert T. Phillips" "Fifth September 2001" Two illegible signatures of National President and National Secretary.framed accessories, certificate, rsl, robert t phillips -
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
Administrative record - DISCHARGE PROCEDURE 1957, Australian Military Forces, 5.4.1957
William Malcom (Bill) Forrest, served Korea and Malaya. Refer Cat No 7281P for both of his service engagements..1) .2) Discharge Procedure forms AAF A 102, card. .1) brown colour .2) light brown. All print in black, entries in red pen, others in blue pen, both have been stamped. .1) Appears to be an initial one and .2) a completed form.Main points: "5/1788 SPR Forrest - William Malcolm - Termination of engagement" Stamped, "Passed X Ray" Stamped, "AHQ Svy Regt - R Aust Svy" - "CO AHQ Survey Regiment"administrative record, form, korea, malaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE, Australian Military Forces, No date
... " Letter LETTER, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE Australian Military ...William Malcom (Bill) Forrest. Refer Cat No 7281P for the details of his two periods of engagement. The figures "Korea 19.3.53 - 31.8.54" are a different figure from what is in the DVA file.Letter, paper yellowed, "CARO A11 (E1) MP", all print in black from Central Army Records Office to Pte W.M. Forrest relating to the issue of the "Returned from Active Service Badge"Main points; "Pte W.M. Forrest - A400524", "5/1788". On rear hand written in blue pen. "Korea 19.3.53 - 31.8.1954". "Malaya 8.10.55 - 20.4.56"letter, badge, active service, korea, malaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Australian Military Forces, C. 1957
William Malcolm (Bill) Forrest, served Korea and Malaya. Refer Cat No 7281P for his two service engagements.Letter, paper yellowed, A11/B/, Central Army Records Office. Letter relates to the issue of a Discharge Certificate to 5/1788 William Forrest.Main points.: "5/1788 Spr W.M. Forrest", "P35010" "Mr W.M. Forrest, Spring Gully Rd Bendigo Vic"letter, discharge, korea, malaya