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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BOARD MOUNTED
Photograph - black and white photograph on paper, a large group of soldiers on the stone blocks of a pyramid. Possibly the 11th Battalion. WW1.photographs, mounted, ww1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph and medals, Photograph and military medal of Lance Sergeant
Military Medal of Lance Sergeant, 2/6 Battalion, AIF, 20/24 June 1943, Mubo, New Guineatwo medals with the explanation text -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photo of 5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment
5th Battalion, Victorian Scottish Regiment, Drums presented to the Regiment by the Victorian Scottish Regt, Ladies Welfare Assoc 1941. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BOARD MOUNTED
Sgt A. V. GRINTON received the Distinguished Conduct Medal from Lady Denman for action, at Curlu on 28 Aug 1918. Refer Cat No. 1320P.B & W photo of Sgt A.V. Grinton receiving a Distinguished Conduct Medal from Lady Denman at Curlu on 28 August 1918. Photo mounted on a solid cardboard base. Includes thick piece of cardboard with description of action whn medal won and it's presentation. Writing in black. Black edging and white board.Headed WW1 38 Battalion and description of action and presentation.passchendaele barracks trust, photograph, ww1, a. v. grinton, 38th battalion -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Card - 1915 Christmas card, Souvenir Christmas card sent to wounded servicemen
Small Christmas card Leslie with love. L.H.Jones. No.2282 of 5th Battalion at (HQ?) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Pay Book, Australian Imperial Force. Soldiers Pay Book, Circa 1914
Was with first landing at Gallipoli.Brown Cover Soldiers Pay Book. Australian Imperial Forces. Dated 21st October 1914 to 21st February 1919. Photograph and Postcard included.Inscribed H. Adams Private 57th Battalion. #57575 . -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1914/18
ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. GEORGE WILTON PARKINSON WEARING ARMY UNIFORM OF WORLD WAR 1- NO BADGES OR CAP.PTE. GEORGE WILTON PARKINSON 11TH BATTALION KEEP THISlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/09
The Grinton Collection. The soldiers are unknown at this point. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group portrait of nine soldiers, five standing and four seated in front. Background - stone wall. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance" "A. 38th Battalion Lads."framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Welcome Home
A black and white photograph of WO1 Reginald Amos Bandy MBE, the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment is met by his wife on arrival at the Garden Island Naval Base, Sydney, NSW after the Battalion had completed its second tour of duty in Vietnam (1970-1971)photograph, wo1 reginald amos bandy mbe, member of the order of the british empire (mbe), 7 rar, garden island naval base, sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, 7th battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - Embroidered Postcard, c. 1916
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in Egypt to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered foliate and flowers bordering a message. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Remind / France" (embroidered) Back: "1268 2 of 5 Pioneers Battalion" "Egypt / May 28 1916" "My dear Alice just a PC to let you know I'm well and hope you are all the same I got a letter from you yesterday and Enid PC but I have not got the money yet did you ??? if you need not send enny more till I send for it well I have not seen joe since you say you are goin gto town for a trip it will not hurt you i wish I was going to will my eyes are a bit weak yet it is the sand and flys. well this is all at present. Best love to all from your loving husband Will xxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
booklet Infantry Training, Infantry Training, 1967
Australian Military Forces - infantry Training - The Platoon Australian Military Forces - infantry Training - The BattalionPrinted in 1967 Restricted 1. Infantry Training Volume 4 Part 1 The Battalion (1967) 2. Infantry Training Volume 4 Part 2 The Platoon (1967) 3. Elementary Field Defences All Arms (1969) Three copies 4. Infantry Training Volume 1 Fieldcraft and Target Detection (All Arms) 1967 5. Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet 3C The Automatic Rifle - M16 (1966) Two Copies 6. Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet 7 Grenades and Pyrotechnics (All Arms) 1970 7. Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet 12 Theory of Small Arms Fire & Training the Battle shot (All Arms) 1967 Two Copies. 8. Infantry Training Volume 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pamphlet 13 Gun, Anti-Tank, 84 mm, L14A1 (1966)noneaustralian military forces, infantry training volume 1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Medals, Private Roy SANDOW MM
Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 1120 born in Georgetown Sth Australia enlisted on the 19th September 1914 at Melbourne and posted to the 5th Battalion AIF. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery at Polygon Wood, Belgium on 20th September 1917 and died of his wounds on 22nd September 1917 Private Sandow's family received of a memorial plaque which is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour. Brown wooden frame containing round metal disc and four metal medals with ribbons mounted on red velvet.Bronze Plaque Service Number 1120 Pte. Roy L. Sandow MM 5th Battalion AIF Enlisted 19th September 19th September 1914 Awarded Military Medal 20.9.1917 Polygon Wood Belguim Died of Wounds 22.9.1917military medal, death penny, private roy l sandow, 5th battalion, memorial plaque -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Document, Life history of Sgt. William Carroll, (estimated); early -mid 1990
This short history is in a display of photos and a copy of a letter written home by Sgt Carroll to his Aunt.A brief written life history from birth to death of William Carroll service Number 815. As written by a member of Red Cliffs R.S.L. in consultation with the family.Born in Wangaratta in 1891, was a drover and boundary rider in Queensland when enlisted.Sgt. Carroll was one of the original members of the 21st Battalion, 6th Brigade, 1st AIF, which was formed at Broadmeadows early 1915. The battalion embarked from Melbourne on the Uylsses on the 8th May 1915 enroute to the Middle East. Saw action Middle East> Gallipoli>Middle East to reform and reorganise > Western Front> Somme> Bullecourt> Ypres> Somme> Mont St. Quentin> Villiers Bretonneux> Hamel Mutiny./ Sgt. Carroll was twice wounded in action (at Fluers and Broondseinde)and was recommended for the Distinguished Conduct Medal, with a Sgt Cozens (No 825 also original member, on the 15th September 1916, for exceptional zeal in the performance of their duties and coolness in action, which had a great affect on the moral of their mem. He was discharged medically unfit with gun wounds to his left knee and back. Of the full Battalion strength of the original Officers and men, there were 16 Officers and 24 Or's left. 21st Battalion left buried on foreign soil 47 Officers and 827 Or's. It was the highest decorated Battalion of the 6th Brigade. Listed are some of the Battles and Misfortunes that Sgt. Carrol survived to return to Australia. Torpedoed on the troop ship Southland enroute to Gallipoli 1915;/ First Australian troops to Garrison Cairo; First Australian Infantry Unit into line in France; Last out of the line; Staging a successful mutiny; 21st Battalion was disbanded in 1918. Sgt. Carroll was given block 276 Red Cliffs, he sold his block in 1982. He was interested in Community affairs and was involved in ADFA, RSL, Mildura Club, and Mildura Show Society and was the third last Red Cliffs Soldier Settler to die. He was in his 100th year.medal, distinguished, battalion, aif, 21st, 6th, brigade, 1st, mutiny, gallipoli, wangaratta, 1891, boundary, rider, ulysses, middle, east, western, front, conduct -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph Album
Bound photograph album containing a collection of photographs apparently taken by Sgt F G Toy of the 29th Battalion, AIF. The photographs cover the transportation of the 29th Battalion from Broadmeadows, Melbourne on the S S Ascanius on the 10-11-1915. The album is a light green colour and the collection consists of approximately 100 photographs.ww1, world war 1, 29th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1950
The soldier on the left of the phot is Ken Buchanan.Brown wooden framed black & white photo on white background. Glass front, fawn plywood backing. Photo of six members of 38th Battalion colour party in battledress uniform, rifles with fixed bayonets. Photo taken in front of The Northern Victorian Regiment Headquarters. 38th Battalion emblem on top of headquarters sign.In biro on backing: On Loan - “K D Buchanan” In texta on backing: “Trust No 23”passchendaele barracks trust, photography, 38th -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Tribute, Wangaratta Picture Framers, Gull Force
On the night of 30-31 January 1942 this small force of 1131 Australian soldiers were stationed at Ambon, an island which formed part of the Netherland East Indies (now Indonesia). An invasion of approximately 20,000 Japanese overwhelmed Gull Force and the majority of the Australian soldiers were taken prisoner. The execution of 229 at Laha, starvation, over work, disease and the absence of medical supplies led to horrific loss. At the cessation of hostilities only 352 of the original 1131 had made it back to Australia. 779 members of Gull Force made the supreme sacrifice and now lie in foreign fields. The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame with gold coloured inner edge containing badge and tribute on grey backgroundGull Force 2/21 Battalion Ambon Laha In memory of and tribute to the Officers and Men of "Gull Force" comprising of 2/21 Battalion and attached Units.gull force, 2/21 battalion, ambon, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, 38th BN, 1958
Colour, group portrait photo of Officers of 38th Infantry Battalion in dress blues. Attached white label includes the Officer's names. Handwritten label in black ink on front:, “38th Inf Bn Offrs Centenary Dinner 30 Aug 1958” Handwritten names in pencil on rear: Officer's names.photography-photographs, military history, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED, estimated 1940
Item was in the collection relating to William Leslie Tibbett VX28381, Refer 491.3P for his service history. Photograph of a flag covered in names of 2/21st Battalion, BDE, 8th Division AIF at Bonegilla December 1942, Mounted on card.photography-photographs, personnel, flags -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of William Milne Thomson, William Milne Thomson, December 1916 to March 1919
Covers the period - with some breaks - from embarkation in Melbourne on 16 December 1916 until early 1919. Four softcover notebooks. Diaries of William Thomson (4631 - 29th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement) - one notebook contains only photographs.ww1, western front, diaries, william milne thomson, 29 battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Framed Collage, 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit 1968-69, 1968/69
Photo collage of Soldiers during their two to four week training by 1st Australian Reinforcement Unit before posting to an Infantry Battalion1st australian reinforcement unit, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate, Certificate Of Appreciation
Yellow paper certificate mounted on carboard. United States - Cambodia Long hai training battalion awared to Cpl Gregory Wilsoncertificate of appreciation, certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET AND NAME BADGE, Post WW2
.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5 RAR 1966 - 1967 (1st Tour)
An Poster, Information Board of 5 RAR 1966 to 1967 (tst Tour). The 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ("Battalion") were the leading element of the First Australian Task Force (1 ATF) and stationed in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The Battalion's task was to break Viet Cong control over the central region of Phuoc Tuy Province - an area that communists had freely operated in since 1945. Commencing of the 24th May 1966, the Battalion conducted its first operation codenamed "Hardihood". Their objective was to sweep and clear areas to the north and east of Nui Dat to a distance of 5000 meters, then create a defensive position to enable 1 ATF to establish an operation base. The Battalion conducted eighteen full-lenght operations as well as numerous day and night cordon and search, search and destroy, ambush and clearing patrols conducted at company, platoon and section levels. the Battalion achieved considerable success during Operations Canberra and Queanbeyan in October 1966 when it swept and cleared the Nui Thi Vai mountain. A Viet Cong base consisting of training facilities, a hospital, booby trap factory and several tonnes of rice was located and destroyed. during phase two (Operation Queanbeyan) the battalion discovered complex cave and tunnel systems along with other fixed installations that were vigorously fought for and destroyed by the battalion. Not only di the caves contain large quantities of weapons, equipment and documents but the 274 VC Regiments deputy commanders radio complex. For bravery and leadership, three Military Crosses, one Military Medal and one Mentioned in Dispatches were awarded. The last was awarded posthumously. However, at the completion of the battalion's first tour, the 274 and 275 Viet Cong Regiments remained functional. While the enemy retained the capacity to inflict serious casualities on smaller allied forces, the Battalion and other elements of the 1 AFt were successful in denying the enemy their previous gains. This enabled the South Vietnamese Government to re-establish control of over 96 per cent of the Phuoc Tuy Province during Australia's involvement. Source O'Neill, RJ Vietnam Task, the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment 1966/67, Melbourne. Cassell Australia Ltd, 19685 rar, 1st tour 1966 - 1967, operation hardihood, 1st atf base, poster, information board, nui dat, nui thai vai mountains, operation canberra, operation queanbeyan, viet cong, 274 vc regiments -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Private William Stanley Paull, 1915
W S Paull was born 12/01/1893 and was known as Stan. His name is listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. He was severely wounded at the Gallipoli landing on 25/04/1915. He was repatriated to Malta, spent time in 8 different hospitals in England, returned to Australia on 8/10/1915 and discharged medically unfit. He died 19/04/1949. The photo was possibly taken in England and sent home to family.Sepia studio photo of Private William Stanley Paull, No 431 of the 7th Battalion. He is wearing WW1 army uniform with the jacket buttoned to the collar and a peaked hat with a rising sun badge. There are 2 similar badges on the point of each collar. The (brown and red) patch of the 7th Battalion is visible on his right shoulder. He is standing 'at ease'.armed forces, world war, 1914-1918, uniforms, surrey gardens, shrine of remembrance, 7th battalion, monuments and memorials, stan paull, william stanley paull -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, MOUNTED, Masterpiece Frames, Post 1960
Coloured poster giving the history of the 8th / 7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment from its formation in 1858 to its absorbing into the 2 RVR in 1960. Poster is mounted on chipboard with a black border & sealed with clear plastic. Small white hanging strap attached at rear. Background of poster features photos of events during the battalion's history.Sticker on rear RHS bottom: “Masterpiece Frames 315 - 317 Sturt Street Ballarat”poster, rangers, victorian, 8/7th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LABEL, 38th BN LINEAGE, Post 1960
Black & white printed paper attached to cardboard.“38th Infantry Battalion The Northern Victorian Regiment. The Lineage. Honours”38th bn, lineage, honours -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - POCKET BOOK, HM Stationery Office, 1914
Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War . Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Brown 1914 field service pocket book.No. 1043 Sgt J.W Grinton C Company 38th Battaliondocuments-notebooks, military history, grinton -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The First Year of War in Pictures, c.1941
Removed from Garrison library, probably at Camp 3, and remained in the possession of Fred Harrison until, aged 92, he donated it to the Tatura Museum. Printed sheets found in the book consisted on the inscription of the "Arandora Star" Monument and list of names of those from the Seaton and Paignton U.K. camps, who lost their lives on the "Arandora Star", These sheets catalogued elsewhere.Brown hard covered book with gold printing on spine, story of the first year of WW2 told in pictures and text."C Company, 17th. Battalion, Tatura" stamped throughout the book.books, history, local -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, PRINTCRAFT PRESS, Soldier's Field Handbook, 1960s
Field handbook distributed to those serving in the Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.Maroon booklet with gold text. In the centre is a gold emblem of a kangaroo with two rifles surround by holly and berries, crown on top and boomerang beneath. "7th Battalion / The Royal Australian Regiment / Soldier's Field Booklet"vietnam war, royal australian regiment, soldiers field handbook -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. An unknown 38th Bn soldier at his point. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting an informal portrait of a soldier seated on a chair with a brick wall behind. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance". "E. 38th Battalion soldiers" .framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton