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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Administrative record - Book - Record of Service, John Taylor, C1940
... /1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal.../1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal ...Record of Service books issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two brown cardboard covered books containing lined pages2/900269 Pte Taylor J N QX25010 Pte Taylor J Nww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Container - Cigarette case, C1940
... /1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal.../1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal ...Cigarette case belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Square silver metal case with left side hinge. A small rising sun badge is affixed in centre on top cover.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Domestic object - Playing cards, C1940
... /1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal.../1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal ...Pack of playing cards belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Light green cardboard packet containing playing cardsLucky Chips Playing Cardsww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1945
TARAKAN, BORNEO, 1945-05-08. GENERAL SIR THOMAS A. BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA, (4), DRINKING COFFEE WITH SENIOR OFFICERS OUTSIDE THE SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD HUT DURING HIS INSPECTION TOUR OF THE 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- BRIGADIER D.A. WHITEHEAD, COMMAND 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE, (1); LIEUTENANT COLONEL F.A.G. TUCKER, (2); LIEUTENANT COLONEL DWYER, (3); LIEUTENANT GENERAL F.H. BERRYMAN, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 1 CORPS (5). Brigadier David Adie Whitehead had a distinguished and decorated career in both First and Second World Wars. He joined the Citizen Military Forces when it was raised in 1947 and commanded the 2nd Armoured Brigade (4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse and 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiments) till 1953 The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honourReproduced black and white photograph of four Army Officers having a brew under roof of thatched hut and in front of banner of The Salvation Army/Australian Comfort Fund Handwritten on note attached to rear -Whitehead on L Blamey on R - Qld tablelands (?)general blamey, brigadier whitehead, 26th brigade -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Medals
Australian Army service medals awarded to Clarence William DREHER VX11730 born 15/6/1911 at Netherby. Enlisted on 19/4/1940 and discharged 23/10/1940. Served 912 days abroad assigned to the 1st Australian Corp of SignalsSix medals with multi coloured ribbons attached mounted on black felt with large pin attached at rear. Three of the medals are star shaped in copper coloured metal and three are round in silver coloured metal. The 1939-45 Star/Africa Star and Pacific Star all feature a crown and the royal cypher of King George VI The round shaped medals 1939-45 Defence medal/War medal and Service medal feature the head of King George VI All medals are engraved VX11730 C DREHERaustralian army, ww2, c dreher, corps of sigs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - 4 x Service Medals
1 x 1939 -45 Star. 1 x Pacific Star. 1 x 1939 - 1945 Australian Service Medal. 1 x 1939 - 1945 War Medal.The Star Medals are inscribed on the reverse with the name Itzerott A R and service #401750. The Australian Service Medal shows the Crown of St. Edward ,modified Coat of Arms surmounted by the Australian Defense Force Joint Service emblem. Service # 401750 on edge. The 1939 1945 War Medal shows an effigy of King George the V1. The reverse shows a lion standing on a double headed dragon with the dates 1939 - 1945. Service # 401750 on edge. -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Photograph - Photograph on photo paper, Jacquinot Bay Area, New Britain, [Circa 1940s]
... Pacific War... in New Britain. Pacific War Jean Gracey Marjorie Smith Kathleen ...Event photography, first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain.Unframed, printed black and white photograph on photo paper of 8 women in uniform standing in a row, from left to right Sisters Jean Gracey, Marjorie Smith, Kathleen Barnes, Gertrude Muller, Mary Wilson, Marie O'Laughlan, Dorothea Harrison and Gwen Dwyer. "DEPT. OF INFORMATION" [Stamped in purple in on back] "Jacquinot Bay Area, New Britain... 253. The first Australian Army Nurses to arrive in New Britain. Leading from left to right: Sisters Jean Gracey (Nutgrove, Q'sland) Marjorie Smith (Roseville, Sydney) Kathleen Barnes (Nedlands, W.A.) Gertrude Muller (Harrisville, Q'sland) Mary Wilson (Caulfield, Vic.) Marie O'Laughlan (Wangaratta, Vic.) Dorothea Harrison (Beaudesert, Q'sland) and Gwen Dwyer (Kew, Vic.). AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL PHOTO. PASSED BY PUBLICITY CENSORSHIP 8/3/45. " [Typed in blue/purple ink on paper which has been stuck on the back of the photo]pacific war, jean gracey, marjorie smith, kathleen barnes, gertrude muller, mary wilson, marie o'laughlan, dorothea harrison, gwen dwyer -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print, N.E. Framing Studio
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. No. 243 Squadron was a flying squadron of the Royal Air Force. Originally formed in August 1918 from two flights that had been part of the Royal Naval Air Service, the squadron conducted anti-submarine patrols during the final stages of World War I. The squadron was later re-raised during World War II, operating initially as a fighter squadron in Malaya and Singapore during 1941–42. It was briefly disbanded just prior to the fall of Singapore, and was re-formed in mid-1942, again as a fighter squadron, and fought in the Tunisian and Italian campaigns in 1942–44, before being disbanded in October 1944. In 1945, after training on transport aircraft in Canada, the squadron moved to Australia where it operated in support of the British Pacific Fleet before disbanding in mid-1946 Spitfire, also called Supermarine Spitfire, the most widely produced and strategically important British single-seat fighter of World War II. The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British aircraft.Brown timber frame with white mount containing photograph of fighter plane in sky.Spitfire by Barrie A F Clark (signed) Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force 243 squadron royal air force, spitfire -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print, Catalina Flying Boat
Watercolour painting of Catalina Flying Boat - Attached to rear of frame is a short history of the Catalina Flying Boat together with the service history of Owen and and his younger brother Roy MORTIMER who both served in the Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific area during WW2 Developed as a naval patrol aircraft, the Consolidated PBY Catalina was a widely exported flying boat during World War II. Over the course of the conflict it served with a number of different nations in a variety of roles. In the Royal Australian Air Force, PBYs and PB2Bs (a variant built by Boeing in Canada) served as multi role bombers and scouts, the type eventually earning great renown among Australian aircrews. The motto of the Catalina squadrons was "The First and Furthest." Gold painted embossed metal frame with cream coloured mount containing watercolour painting of plane on waterCatalina Flying Boat Royal Australian Air Force catalina flying boat, raaf, mortimer, ww2 -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, John Deane Potter, Admiral of the pacific: The life of Yamamoto, 1965
... World War Two 1939-1945 - Pacific theatre...World War Two 1939-1945 - Naval operations World War Two ...The life and death of Admiral YamamotoIndex, appendix, ill, p.317.The life and death of Admiral Yamamotoworld war two 1939-1945 - naval operations, world war two 1939-1945 - pacific theatre -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Adams Bruce, Rust in peace, 1975
... World War Two 1939-1945 - Campaigns - South Pacific... of the remnants of World war II in the South pacific area Ill, p.239. Rust ...Descriptions and photographs of the remnants of World war II in the South pacific areaIll, p.239.non-fictionDescriptions and photographs of the remnants of World war II in the South pacific areaworld war two 1939-1945 - battlefields, world war two 1939-1945 - campaigns - south pacific -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Functional object - M.V. Manunda Silver Kookaburra Hilt Letter Knife, Angus & Coote Ltd, c. 1940 - 1956
... to this collection. Papua New Guinea Middle East Pacific AANS Japan World War ...The M.V. Manunda is a ship owned by the Adelaide Steamship Company, that became a registered hospital ship in 1940, during World War 2. The Manunda serviced injured personnel in the Pacific and Middle East. This letter knife is highly significant to the Returned Nurses collection. Though there is a few recorded pieces of memorabilia from the M.V. Manunda, they are few and far between. This item could potentially draw attraction and attention to this collection. Silver, chrome-plated letter knife, with decorative kookaburra hilt handle. Due to age [and perhaps storage] the letter knife has turquoise and brown erosion, corrosion and rust spots, primarily upon the blade faces. One blade face includes a small, raised enamelled flag, with gilding around the flag boarder. The flag itself is white, with a blue cross and an eight-pointed red star in the centre, it is the logo of the Adelaide Steamship Company. On the same blade face as the flag, is the name of the vessel, 'M.V. Manunda'. On the opposing blade face is 'EP A1 NS', silver quality marking, and the maker's mark, 'Angus & Coote Lt.' Due to the metallic property of the letter knife, it often feels cool to the touch. Though this is true for the kookaburra hilt too, the kookaburra hilt has more texture and feels rough to the touch. 'EP A1 NS' (Silver quality marking) / 'Angus & Coote Lt.' (Markers mark) / 'M.V.MANUNDA' (Naval vessel identifier.) papua new guinea, middle east, pacific, aans, japan, world war ii, world war 2, world war two -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS WW2, Post 1945
... . 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4... Medals relating to one person. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star. 3 ...Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted 30/5/41. Discharged 30/6/45. Cpl. No 1 Wireless & Gunnery School. Four individual WW2 Service Medals relating to one person. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 medals, raaf, edmond grey bates -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - NETHERLANDS NATIONAL FLAG, Flagworld.com.au - Carrol & Richardson, c.2023
... and Northern Australia at the outbreak of the Pacific War in WW2.... and Northern Australia at the outbreak of the Pacific War in WW2. Flag ...In recognition that Dutch Forces helped defend Darwin and Northern Australia at the outbreak of the Pacific War in WW2.The flag is polyester fabric flag. Colours are; Top - Horizontal Bar is red. Middle - Horizontal Bar is white. Bottom - Horizontal bar is blue. There is a white strong binding on the spine. There is a small nylon cord loop at each end of the spine.flag, ww2, netherlands -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... -45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4.... The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal ...Hamlet Cyril Rosewall No V31545 enlisted in the Army on 9.7.41. On discharge from the Army he was Gunner in 2 Field Regiment. Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re H.C Rosewall. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945"V31545 H.C Rosewall"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Donald Henry Harris No 141844 enlisted in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer Cat No 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM, C.1950’s
... . Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star.... Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star ...Items issued to Capt T McCAW VX93 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.10.1939, he was discharged on 19.2.1947 with the rank of Capt in 2/2nd Field Regt. He is also listed with a Regt No 350309 so assumably he enlisted again going by the uniform on Cat No 1488.2. Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence medal, British war medal, Australian Service medal, Efficiency decoration.Service dress, post WWII. .1) Trousers, kahki, waist buckles and buttons intact. .2) Shirt, light kahki, long sleeved, cotton, buttons intact, made by “Rexbilt” .3) Tie, light kahki colour .4) Jacket, Dress, Service, kahki, gold coloured metal buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 2 x sets of “Captains rank badges, 3 to each shoulder, 2 x collar epaulette badges, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and Efficiency ribbon, 2 x “R” badges (Retired Officer) .5) Cap, peak, leather strap, RAA hat badge, kahki. .6) & .7) Socks, pair, kahki. .8) & .9) Shoes, pair black .10) Belt, kahki with brass buckle.Inside coat and pants sewn in. “M TX”. Inside hat, “Commonwealth Clothing Factories Melbourne” “S56 71/8uniforms-army, military equipment -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History Collection
Book - Illustrated book, Gay Halstead 1929, Story of the RAAF Nursing Service 1940-1990, 1994
Established in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.Illustrated book with blue cover. Front cover has a coloured illustration by Vivian and Marjorie Mare of a nurse in uniform standing in front of a plane, the title is printed in blue and the author's name printed in white. Title and author's name are also printed in white on the spine. The back cover has a collage of black and white photographs of RAAF personnel including nurses. Limited edition of 1000 copies.non-fictionEstablished in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.royal australian air force nursing service-history, world war 1939-1945-medical care-australia, military nursing-australia, nurses, nursing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Military Medals in Frame, ca. 1939 -1945
... Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star... Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian ...WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation to PM4551 Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman R.A.N.R, Citation to ABLE SEAMAN CYRIL PERCY WHITEMAN, PM445,R .A. N.R, unknown
WWII historical significanceCitation His Majesty the King has been Graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman. the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in hazardous operations in dangerous waters in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war. -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, War against Japan 1941-1942, 1988
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area...World War 1939-1945 - Australian involvement World War 1939 ...Australian troops fighting against Japan in 1941 and 1942Index, bib, ill, maps, p.163.non-fictionAustralian troops fighting against Japan in 1941 and 1942world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, War against Japan 1942-1945, 1989
... World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Pacific area...World War 1939-1945 - Australian involvement World War 1939 ...Australian troops fighting against Japan in 1941 and 1942Index, bib, ill, maps, p.163.non-fictionAustralian troops fighting against Japan in 1941 and 1942world war 1939-1945 - australian involvement, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian War Memorial, Jungle warfare, 1944
Anecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the South West PacificIll, p.200.non-fictionAnecdotal stories of life and action of the Australian army in the South West Pacificaustralian army - history, australian army - anecdotes -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Flag, C1950
... /1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal.../1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal ...Korean flag acquired by John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Large rectangular calico cloth with blue and red circle in centre and four groups of three short black lines in each corner. String attached to top and bottom left edge.ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RASB- Active Service, C1945
... the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service... the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service ...The Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is a military badge and awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.The Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. The badge enables individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while wearing civilian attire. It is worn when the wearing of service medals is not appropriate or possible. Brass badge features tri-services (with an anchor, wings and Rising Sun) surmounted by the crown, with a boomerang underneath with the text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' . The reverse of the badge has a pair of pin clips.Reverse -384439 - issued by the C’wealth Govt. 1945ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... -45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939... of War. Date of death was 8.7.45. numismatics-medals, military ...Cyril Norman Paynter enlisted in the AIF on 1.4.41 age 20 years. Serving in the 2/21st Batt AIF he was taken Prisoner of War. Date of death was 8.7.45. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re C.N Paynter. 1.1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX52502 CN Paynter"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... . Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939.... 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War ...Robert James Lee VX65555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.11.41. According to his birth date he was aged 17 years. He was a "Gunner" in the 4th Field Regiment Artillery. Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 18.6.46. Refer also 728.2, 1814.3. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6)re R.J Lee MM. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "PNG"Military Medal has "VX65555 GNR RJ Lee AIF" Others have "VX65555 RJ Lee"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, FEMALE RELATIVE BADGE, 1) Post 1945 .2) War time .3) 1940-45 .4 &.5) 2005
... . 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4... Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian ...The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 15 .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... -45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian... of (4) re A.C.Jury. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War ...Alfred Charles Jury VX66822 enlisted on 13.12.41 aged 21 years. At discharge from the 2nd AIF he was a Gunner in 2/4th L.A.A. Regt. Refer 2083P, 2079.3 also 2082 re his father.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re A.C.Jury. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX66822 A.C.Jury"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4.... 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4 ...Arthur George Holley No 13556 enlisted in the RAN as a boy Sailor on 25.9.22 age 15 years. During his long career he served on or at the following postings; HMAS Tingara, Brisbane, Sydney, Cerebus (5 times), Canberra (2), Australia, Hobart, Townsville, Rushcutter. His main WW2 service was on HMAS Hobart 27.1.39 - 14.9.44. At discharge from the RAN on 17.10.45 he held the rank of Leading Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman. He was awarded the “Long Service and Good Conduct Medal”.Refer 2135.3, 2137, 2147. His older brother was KIA in WW1, refer 2133.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal."13556 A.G.Holley (medals 1 to 5) "13556 Able Seaman A.G. Holley R.A.N" (6th medal)medals, history, naval