Richard James Smethurst enlisted No 2517 in the 7th reinforcements to the 5th Bn AIF on 13.7.15. He embarked for overseas and was hospitalised in Malta where he died from septicaemia caused by an insect bite on 28.11.15.550.1. Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re R.J Smethurst. 1. 1914-1915 Star 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal 550.2 Mothers and Widows Ribbon. Black cloth ribbon with silver bar. For a son KIA No 12701. Silver bar missing from bottom edge. (Possibly J2701)550.1, " Pte R.J Smethurst 2517 5 BN AIF" 550.2,"Australian Military Forces for Australia".medals, military, remembrance

13th Brigade (Devil's Own) is part of the 2nd Division and is Headquartered in Perth!! Part of the 4th Light Horse trained at Broadmeadows.Wooden framed glass display box. Contains 10 items : - Anzac Day Medal 1918; Large brass rising sun;set of spurs with three pence piece inserted in place of rowel; Dress medals;1915 Star;British War Medal;Victory Medal;metal bit;brass/black fob watch;white and red patch with a over;silver coloured dog tag belonging to #592 V C Walker HQ 13th ALH C of C.Inscription on rear of frame V C Walker 592 13th A L H.

Maxwell Barry Cowden VX19297 enlisted in the 2/nd AIF on 30.5.1940 age 18 years (put his age up to 21) in 2/2 Pioneer Battalion AIF, embarked for the Middle East 8.4.1941, promoted L/Cpl 25.6.1941, promoted Cpl 29.10.1941, took part in the Syrian Campaign. On 31.1.1942 the unit embarked for Australian but were diverted to Java to defend it, disembarked 18.2.1942. Java surrendered and they were taken POW, reported MIA on 30.4.1942 then after as POW. As a POW he worked on the Burma Railway. In December 1944 they were on the Hell Ship AWA Maru and sailed for Japan to work in the Coal Mines arriving mid Jan 1945. He was repatriated back to Australia on the HMS Formidable, discharged on 28.11.1945 with the rank of Cpl. Refer also Cat No 7077.Brown wood frame with gold edge, contains a photo and medals on a green background re a WW2 soldier/POW. The medals are a mixture of official and unofficial not in the correct order. Medals top. 1. Miniature Dutch medal 1942 - 45 official. 2. Prisoner of war medal, commemorative unofficial. Centre row. 1.Dutch medal 1942 - 45 official. 2. Africa star, official. 3. 1939 - 45 Star, official. 4. Pacific Star, official. 5. Front line service medal, unofficial. Bottom. 1. Defence medal, official. 2.Australian Service medal 1939 - 45, official. 3. For Combatant duties in active service, unofficial. 4. Foreign service medal, unofficial. 5. British war medal 1939 - 45, official."Max Cowden VX19297 2/2 Pioneer Battalion AIF"award, medals, photo, pow, 2/2

Circular medalet with a plain edge and integral suspension loop. The obverse features a symbolic female figure of Peace, holding a sword and standing on a plinth marked 'PEACE 1919'. Behind her flies a dove, and at her left and right feet are two figures freed from their shackles. The reverse features a central panel surrounded by laurel leaves, surmounted by the King's Crown with the word 'VICTORY' over the rays of the rising sun. A sailor and a digger stand at ease on either side of the panel on which is cast 'THE / TRIUMPH / OF / LIBERTY / AND / JUSTICE'. Below the leaves is a very small panel with the words 'THE PEACE OF 1919' and the manufacturer's name.military, world war 1, peace medal

Medals awarded to Alwyn Terrance Till during 1939- 1945 war.1.1939- 45 Imperial Star, navy red and blue ribbon 'A. Till' 2.1939-45 France & Germany star red blue & white ribbon. 'A.Till' 3.1939-45 Defence medal green red & black ribbon 4. 1939-45 'Australian service medal' mentioned in dispatches, navy, red beige & pale blue ribbon. 5. 1939-45 War medal navy red & white ribbon.l 6. photo of Alwyn Till. 7. photo of Alwyn Tills' grave. 8. plaque..1 1939--1945 Imperial Star, Bronze star, crown over G R 1V.The 1939-1945 Star engraved around. Ribbon with dark blue, red & pale blue stripes. A.Till on back of medal .2 1939--1945. France & Germany Star. Bronze star .crown on top with GR1V in middle. 'The France & Germany Star' around edge. Dark blue white & red ribbon. A.Till 410756 on back.|3. 1939--1945. Defence Medal, round silver coloured medal with King George 1V profile. George .1VS:V1G BR MN REX F.D IND IMP around edge. The defence medal printed underneath coat of arms. Orange black & green ribbon. 'A.Till 410756 outside edge'. 4. Australia Service Medal mentioned in dispatches. Round silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile wearing crown. 'George IVS ViDG BROMN REX ET INDIA IMP' around edge on front. Australian coat of ar,s on back with 1939-1945. Pale blue, red, beige and dark blue ribbon. 'A.Till 410756', on outside edge. 5. War medal 1939-1945. Silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile on front 'George IVS G BR,OMN,REX ET INDIAE IMP around edge. 1939-1945 and lion on back. A.Till 410756 around outside edge. 6. Photograph of Alwyn Till in uniform. RAAF.|7. Coloured photograph of Alwyn Till grave at Hotton war cemetery in Belgium.|8. Metal bronze coloured plaque--Alwyn Terrence Till 1921-1944. Son of Sydney and Evelyn Till. Brother of Alison Till.numismatics, medals - military, photography, photographs / slides / film

Robert George Lunn VX76842 enlisted on 27.2.1942 age 35 years, 5.3 1942 transfer to Engineer Training Echuca, 12.4.1942 transfer to 2nd Field Sqd, 27.6.1942 transfer to No 4 Bomb Disposal Coy, 3.9.1942 transfer to No 2 Bomb Disposal Coy, 18.2.1943 transfer to Engineer Training Centre RAE, 18.8.1943 transfer to 5th Aust Advance Reinforcements Depot Townsville, 11.11.1943 embark for Pt Moresby, 19.11.1943 taken on strength 2/9th Field Coy, 4.6.1944 embark from Lae to Brisbane, 11.8.1944 hospital with Malaria28.8.1944 rejoin unit, 20.9.1944 hospital (unclear), 27.9.1944 rejoin unit, 23.5.1945 embark for Morotai, 7.8.1945 promoted to Cpl, 12.8.1945 fly from Balikpapan to Aust to attend a Junior leaders school Aust Army, 22.8.1945 arrive Vic and attend school, 29.8.1945 attend RAE Training Centre NSW, 31.10.1945 Move to Vic for discharge, 7.11.1945 discharged from the 2nd AIF.Wood framed item with photo, ID tags, medals x 4, RAS badge, RSL badge, all items are set in panels within the frame, panel with text at bottom. Medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. British War medal 1939 - 45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45."VX76842 Lance Corporal Robert George Lunn, 2/9 Australian Field Company Australian Imperial Force, 27 February 1942 - 7 November 1945"framed, memorabilia, ww2, medals, lunn

00020.1 Navy Blue Jacket with Australia cloth titles and B bomb aimer half wing. Medal ribbons 1939 - 45 Star, France Germany Star,Defence Medal and War Medal. With waste belt. 00020.2 Navy Blue RAF Trousers 00020.3 RAF Forage Cap with metal badge 00020.4 RAF issue money belt.

Service ribbons belonging to VX61585, "Pte L.A. Murray/McCormack", 22 Aust Brigade WKSP. Part of the Cooper Collection.Bar with five WW2 service ribbons. Bar with 1939-45 Star attached to the top of the bar with the remaining four. Ribbons in order: 1939-45 Star, South West Pacific Star with Burma rosette, Defence Medal 1939-45, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Ribbons backed with brass plate and pin.cooper collection, service ribbons, ww2, l.a. mccormack

John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Set of 7 medals mounted in a brown wood frame with red backing, brass label under the medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939 - 45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7. Greece & Crete Commemorative medal.On brass label, " VX16067 Pte John Eric Wiles, VX16067 Capt J. E. Wiles 2/7th INF BN 2/AIF"medals, awards, wiles

Five World War II medals attached to coloured ribbons. Clip on back. Two star medals, bronze, and three silver round medals.The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star (two medals). On reverse of both, 56830 Tanner KL 1. 1939 1945 with lion, otherside, head of King George, on rim, A31746 Tanner KL. 2. 1939- 1945 with lion, other side, head of King George. 56830 Tanner KL. 3.Head of Queen Elizabeth, otherside, For long-service and good conduct, on rim, A31746 Tanner K.L.ww2 medals,tanner, pacific star., 1939- 1945 star

The medals belonged to Charles Sutherland CORNELIUS No 40595 RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 13.5.1941 age 21 years. On discharge from the RAAF he was a Corporal in No 4 Radio Installation and Maintenance Unit. Refer Reg No's also 94 & 95P..1) Medal: 60th Anniversary of the end of WW11, gold coloured, made of aluminium, zinc and bronze amalgam. .2) Black presentation box for .1). .3) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 4 re C S CORNELIUS. 1. Pacific Star. 2. Defence Medal. 3. War Medal 1939-45 4. Australian Service Medal..1) & .2) "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11", "For Service to Australia 1945-2005" .3) "40595 C.S Cornelius"numismatics - medals, containers, military history - souvenirs

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

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of two men dressed in band uniforms. One is displaying his war medals on his chest and is resting his tuba on the ground. The other, in a different uniform is standing to the right of the first man. This man is Frank Wright the conductor and the uniform is from the St Hilda's Band. Behind the men are folding seats, a hedge and two floors of a large building.frank wright, st hilda's band, conductor, tuba, brass band uniform

Uniform worn by Major Charles Stening when serving with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. He had World War Two service (SX 1412) and service with United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) 1951.Battledress jacket, shirt and tie. Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) shoulder titles, Major badges of rank, blue platted lanyard, ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service medal 1939-45, United Nations medal and Efficiency Decoration (ED). Blue UN beret.united nations, world war two, wwii, sinai, stening, un, unmogip

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

Service Ribbons are: British War medal 1939 - 45 annd Australian Service Medal. Belonged to Lt. Col. E.P. Seymour. One of the CO's of 38 Bn.1. Jacket - woollen, black. Lt Col Rank Badges, gold, on epaulettes. Rising Sun badges on collars. Aust Commonwealth Military Forces. Four pockets. Four gold centre buttons. Top two pockets held shut with a gold button. 2. Trousers, woollen, black with red vertical stripe on sides. Pockets - 1 coin, 2 hip, 1 rear. Fly held shut four black buttons. 3. Shirt (ex) white short sleeved. 1 button missing. E... its cotton pocket. 4. Belt, Woollen black. Brass buckle. Two mini straps on inside of belt. 5. Tie, black, cotton. 6. Ribbon bar WW2 (2 medals). 7. Hat peaked black. Formal wear. Gold braid on brim. Red band and red piping. Rising Sun Badge. Aust Comm Military Forces.On trousers, written on two pockets is name: “Seymour” Hat has a ticket inside. “Lt. Col. E.P. Seymour”post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust, e.p. seymour

HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 4. Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal. 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF NX12229 H J ALLEN NX12229 COL ALLEN H T Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery

Item belonging to Mathew Redwood 3811680/8237166. Iraqi Army medal also known as “The Mother of all wars medal” Refer Cat No 3891 for his service details.In three pieces, gold colour, Arabic writing , on green back ground, crossed leaves on gold back ground, Iraqi flag around circular edge, crossed items on gold back ground, pins and clasp on rear.medals, iraq

Colour photograph of Gus Gervasoni wearing his World War Two Service medals. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, service medals

The Defence Medal is awarded for six months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened, in Australia and overseas, or for 12 months service in non-prescribed non-operational areas. Within Australia the area is the Northern Territory, north of 14 degrees 30 minutes south, and the Torres Strait Islands between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.World War Two Defence medal 1039-45 awarded to 162841 J McLeish.world war two, wwii, mcleish

Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY No VX28403 enlisted 19.6.40 in the 2nd AIF age 24 years. Served 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment. At discharge from the AIF on 30.8.45 he held the rank of Cpl. Refer 187.3, 190P, .1) Ribbon - Africa Star ribbon with small 8 (made of metal) mounted in centre. .2) Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re F.V.C Lowery. 1. 1939-45 Star, 2. Africa Star with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2) "VX 28403 F.V.C. LOWERY"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft

William Frank Rouden Budge "ED"No VX48105 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. He was WIA twice , at Tobruk then Alamein losing his left leg. At discharge from the Army on 7.1.47 he was a Major in 2/24th Aust Infantry Battalion. During his service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re W F BUDGE .1) 1939 - 45 star .2) Africa Star .3) Defence Medal .4) War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp "MID" .5) Australian Service Medal .6) Elizabeth 11 coronation medal 1953 .7) Efficiency Medal with clasp "Australia". .8) Tobruk Commemorative medal "VX 48105 W F R BUDGE"medals, military, history, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust

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

John Stanistreet collection..1) Ribbon: British War Medal 1914-20 .2) Ribbon: Victory Medal 1914-19 .3) Button: Brown, plastic 4 hole .4) Button: Brass coloured Australia in centre Crown above .5) Button: Gold coloured Australia in centre Crown above .6) Button: Gold coloured Australia in centre Crown above, piece of fabric attached.4) - .5) - .6) Australian Military Forcesuniforms - accessories, metal craft- brassware, manchester

Charles "Watty" McLeod No 944 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 25.2.16, embarked for England 20.6.16. Hospitalised at sea with "Chill"1916, Gastroenteritis 1916, WIA 1917 "Gassed", hospital again in 1918 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF on 30.4.1919 with the rank of Cpl. Refer 1644P, 1645..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) Re C.W McLeod. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replacement, not engraved. .2) Badge, bronze "Returned from Active Service". Round with Rising Sun and scroll with "Australian Military Forces AIF" in centre and crown atop. Rear is stamped with a number and has 2 lugs for attaching to clothes..1 "944 Cpl CW McLeod 38 Bn AIF" .2 "Issued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service 111659"medals, military, active service

Dead Mans Penny manufactured from gunmetal (Bronze Colour) Depicts Britiania British Lion. Dolfin depicting Naval Forces Bottom British Lion destroying German Eagle British War Medal (Gun Metal) Horse & Rider Ribbon Blue White Gold Victory Medal (Bronze)Angel figure Ribbon Dk Blue Green Yellow Mounted on timber board."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" Inscribed around top edge,/ NORMAN EDWARD JOHNSON SCHMIDT Story 2253 Trooper Norman Edward Johnson Schmidtworld war one, 1917, wwi, beersheba 2253 trooper, norman edward johnson schmidt dead, mans, penny 31, october

Frame containing (a) RAAF Badge - (b) photograph of LAC W. D. Thomas RAAF - (c) Service medals WWII L-R (1) 1939-45 Star (2) Pacific Star (3) War Medal 1939-45 (4) Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 (5) Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 (d) Metal tag: RAAF badge and inscriptionRAAF badge (LHS) 128683 LAC William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945

Photograph of PTE. Alfred Claude Westray. VX52881. Army Ordnance Corps . Mounted in picture frame with - 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 45-75, Service Medal with Bar. 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of WW II Service to Australia Medal. Medals were mounted in 2005 and 2007.