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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, 1945 - post war
Henry Charles Robert Greenwood enlisted No 150999 on 9.12.43 in the RAAF. He was discharged on 13.3.46 and re enlisted as No A12362 and went on receive a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.Medals, court mounted, set of (8) re H. C. Greenwood, No. 150999 No.6 Wireless Unit RAAF. 1. 1939 -45 star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian Service medal. 5. Australian Service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "Japan" 6. Defence Force Service Medal. 7. Long Service and Good conduct Medal. 8. Phillipine Liberation Medal.Medals 1,2,3,4 - "15099 H.C Greenwood" Medals 5,6,7 - "A12362 Greenwood H.C.R" Medal 8 - "150999"numismatics - medals, military, metalcraft, airforce -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, 1945 - post war
Some early medals issued were not engraved. Lionel Thomas Richard Harvey No 118956 enlisted in the RAAF on 22.6.43 as a LAC age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF 10.10.46 he was serving in 486 (M) SQDN..1) Medals, court mounted, Set of (5) Re L.T.R Harvey R.A.A.F 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 "PNG" .2) Medals, miniatures, court mounted, set of (5) as above medals 1,2,3,4, are replicas"118956, L.T.R Harvey" medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL DFC, C.1944 - 46
Allan Frederick GOODALL DFC. Allan enlisted in the RAAF on 10.10.1941 No 409828 age 18 years. He was mustered as Aircrew on elisted and was designated as WO/AG ( Wireless operator Air Gunner) on 23.7.1942. he rose through the ranks from AC2, LAC, Sgt, F/Sgt, W/O, F/O to Flt/Lt on 1.3.1945. Embarked for England on 24.8.1942 and posted to RAF Station Bournemouth on 18 .11.1942, posted to MEC (Middle East Command) with 150 Sqd RAF flying Wellingtons from North Africa. On 21.12.1943 on a non operational flight from Africa to Italy his flight crashed into Mt Etna, they were coming out of a cloud when the Pilot saw Etna. Allan as least injured made sure his mates were okay and sheltered he walked down to a nearby village (Maletto) to get help. Allan spent from 21.12.1943 to 5.1.1944 in hospital with Abrasions. He was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) in 1944 for operations over Italy, at the time he was classed as Sqd Signals Leader. According to his records he flew 37 Operational sorties. He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. Allan Goodall Aust (WOP/AG) abrasions and injured wrist. Alan Warner (Aust) Navigator, Fractured Ankle. Y.F.Redknap (UK) injured shoulder. C.A. Carr (UK) Fractured Dorsal Spine. J.E. Ward (UK) Dislocated shoulder. Alfred Dugdale (UK) Deceased. Tony Moore (UK) Deceased. Both are buried at the Catania War Cemetery Sicily. Refer Cat No 1025P for his photo.543.1 Medal-Distinguished FLying Cross won by FO Alan F Goodall. Rear of medal is engraved "Italy FO Alan Goodall 1944" 543.2 Case-to suit DFC above. Case rear has a note "Alan's sister Jean, Mrs R.T Mitchell, 22 O'Dea Cres Kangaroo Flat 3555 471428." Written inside case in pen "F/O Alan Goodall Bendigo Won in Italy 1944 Presented by HRH Duke of Gloucester 13-11-1946"awards, dfc ww2, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - KIT BAG RAAF, est 1939-1945 or post 1950
Item issued to R.R.Bennetts No A312177 RAAF.Kit bag, blue colour, cord at top. Writing on one side and base. Metal ring on base.“A 312177 Bennetts, RR RAAF”kit bags, raaf, accessories -
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Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, estimated 1939-1945
Items issued to Robert George Bennetts No 119452 enlisted in the RAAF on 8.10.42 age 29 years. At discharge on 5.11.45 he was an LAC in 86 Sqd. He enlisted after in the RAAF No 36088.560.1) Identity disc, metal, round, polished, hole for attachment. 560.2) Identity disc, metal, 8 sided, polished, hole for attachment. 560.3) Chain, metal, small, 3 sections.119452 Bennetts RG. RAAF COFE 04personal effects-identity tags, metalcraft, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGE, HAT, RAAF, 1939-post war
Item issued to either R.G Bennetts No’s 119452, 36088 RAAF, R.R Bennetts No A312177 RAAF.Badge, hat, blackened brass, RAAF crown with floral surrounds. RAAF centre lugs on rear for uniform.badges, hats, raaf, accessories -
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Uniform - BUTTONS, RAAF, 1939-post war
Items issued to either R.G Bennetts No’s 119452, 36088 RAAF, R.R Bennetts A312177 RAAF.562.1) Button, large, dark copper, RAAF 562.2) Button, small, dark copper, RAAF 562.3) Button, large, brass, shiny, RAAF 562.4) Button, large, brass, shiny, RAAF 562.5) Button, small, brass, shiny, RAAF 562.6) Button, small, brass, shiny, RAAFbuttons, uniform, raaf -
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Book - BOOKS, Allan S Walker, Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. Series 5 Medical, 1) & .2) 1956; .3) 1957; .4) 1961
Medium red buckram covers with dark maroon plastic covered dust jackets. .2) Dust jacket is lighter shade of puce. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with photos & maps. .1) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle East and Far East, 701 pages .3) Vol III The Island Campaigns, 426 pages .4) Vol IV Medical Services of the RAN and RAAF, 574 pages.3) Fly leaf stamped in ink, oval shape: Returned Services League Memorial Hall Bendigobooks - history, military, medical -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, AIR FORCE, C.1939 - 45
Belonged to Charles Edward Owen DFC No 409435 RAAF. Refer 1953P for service history..1 Cap peak, blue with RAAF insignia .2 Shirt, light blue cotton polyester .3 Tie satin black colour .4 Braces elastic, leather navy/white stripes .5 Pants wool serge navy blue colour .6 Jacket blue colour with “Australia” shoulder patches, RAAF “Wings” insignia, service ribbons, metal crown and eagle on lower sleeve.uniforms raaf, dfc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HAT, SLOUCH, Akubra, c.1991
RAAF broad khaki fur felt slouch hat, dark blue puggaree, no chin strap, no clips on side turning rim up.“Forrest” possible.uniforms airforce, costume-male footwear, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED RAAF, c.1939
Air Force peaked cap, dark blue, black cloth band around exterior brim, black leather band around half the brim & held in place with 2 dark copper buttons. RAAF badge at front, crown with red insert over a golden flying eagle. Underneath are 2 leaf fronds.uniforms airforce, costume - male headwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED RAAF, 1945
Belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service history.RAAF peaked cap. Dark blue with black leather band around brim and blackened brass RAAF badge on front."Made in Australia 1945"uniforms-raaf, costume-male-headwear, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED RAAF, 1939-45
Belonged to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4.Faded blue RAAF peaked cap. Leather band around brim and gold coloured RAAF badge on front.uniforms-raaf, head wear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - FLYING HELMET, Possibly 1930’s on
Brown Leather flying helmet with felt and fur lining has flaps for headphone and front visor flap.uniforms raaf, leather making -
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Headwear - FORAGE CAP, 1944
Belonged to A.A Loxton No 1845, 12 Sqd. RAAF enlisted 14.5.1935 age 33 years, discharged from the RAAK on 9.5.1949 with the rank of W.O.RAAF forage cap. Blue wool outer with two black buttons on front, black rayon twill lining. Clip on side flaps.Inside on lining "V 330 1944 D→ F Made in Australia Size 7 1/2"forage, headwear, uniform -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Post WW2
William Charles Atkinson enlisted in the RAAF on 9.2.1944 age 18 years. On discharge from the Air Force he held the rank of LAC in No 7 Aircraft Depot.From the citizens of Bendigo to WC Atkinson. Signed by Mayor A Truscott and town clerk.Written on rear: "William Charles Atkinson 147081 RAAF” , “Frank Palmozzo”documents-certificates, frame accessories, raaf, atkinson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Gordon Powell M.A., B.D., Chaplain RAAF, Two Steps to Tokyo, 1945
Red buckram cover, colour & black & white illustrations, black & white photos, 222 pages.To mother with love from Walter and Antionette 26/11/45 Mrs A. E. Wadey 25 Robe Tce Menindeebooks-history, military, japan -
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Equipment - VICKERS CLEANING KIT, HERFORDS PTY. LTD, 1941
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service record.Cleaning kit for a Vickers Machine Gun 1) Leather "wallet" for the kit 2) Brass inspection mirror, with cap, for the use of checking barrels. 3) Oil can tin 4) Oil brush, set into the brass cap of oil can 5) Gauge tension, with flat blade one end and bullet shape other end 6) Screwdriver, flat blade, wooden handle 7) Leather pouch with strap1) Front marked "303 INCH VICKERS" 5) Marked "0 - 20" scale 7) Front marked "D.D 303 VICKERS GUN E.B", rear marked "MADE BY RE BOWDEN & SON LTD. (indistinguishable) ST, NEWTOWN NSW 1942" handcrafts - leatherwork, metalcraft brassware, trades-tools, military history, vickers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Footwear - BOOTS, FLYING, c.1939
The boots belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history..1 & .2 Black leather boots, wool fur lined, straps to hold shut, pairflying boots, footwear, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - INSTRUMENT PANEL RAAF, Early WW2
Belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history.Wood frame block with six (6) instruments, round shape set in the wood frame. The 6 instruments all different all represent a replica of a standard "sperry flight instrument panel". These parts were fitted to most RAF and RAAF aircraft. "M Matheson 87 Reservoir Road Strathdale Bendigo" (Label on rear).instruments, equipment, raaf -
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Equipment - WEBBING BELT/POUCH, C. 1939-45
The belt and pouch issued to John Charles Dean No 144278 RAAF, enlisted 26.8.43 age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF he was an LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. Refer also 1817..1) Webbing Belt, Khaki, adjustable with brass buckles and loops, rear of belt has two webbing loops with brass buckles .2) Compass pouch with a brass stud also two brass loops on the rear..1) "144278 RAAF"uniforms airforce, webbing -
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Container - KIT BAG RAAF, c.1940-41
MAXWELL LENNOX MATHESON 418447 Flight Lieutenant RAAF 1942 - 1948, refer Cat No 1959 for service history.RAAF Kit Bag, blue canvas, sausage shape. The top has 12 brass eyelets for a card strap. White stencil writing on side.“RAAF 418447”containers - military, military - equipment - air force -
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Equipment - BATTERY, LEAD ACID, c. 1945
RAF Lead acid battery accumulator, type D 12 V 25 AH. Black with lid of bakelite construction fitted to battery by metal clips. A leather strap is fitted for carrying. There are two labels inside on the terminals. "April 1945 W"battery, lead acid, raaf -
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Equipment - THEODOLITE, c.1930 - 1940
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history. The two items were put together to make a home made Theodolite.Metal, glass construction consisting of an eye piece from a bomb sight eye piece with several adjustments fitted to an ASTRO Compass MKII and rotates on a base"AM ASTRO Compass MKII Ref 6A/1174 3.C"surveying-terrestrial, compass -
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Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, RAAF, C.WW2
Item issued to Max Matheson No 418447, refer Cat No 1959 for his service details.Blue RAAF peak cap. Front insignia Crown over gold coloured wings above a feather emblem.uniforms airforce, costume - male - footwear, numismatics-badges-military -
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Equipment - GENERATOR/TACOMETER UNITS, C.WW2
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service records..1) Unt is black metal, cylinder shape with hexagonal section fitted with 6 bolts cylinder section also has a shaft on the rear that turns. .2) Unit is metal with dial numbering from 0 to 45 rpm Rear has electrical connections.1) “Generator Tachometer Ser no 7169” .2) “Indicator Tachometer E73”electrical technology, instruments, raaf -
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Equipment - COMPUTER, c.1939
Item used by Navigators or Pilots of small aircraft. Belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No1959 for his service history.NAVIGATIONAL Computer Mark III.D, metal - bakelite, construction rectangular box shape, top lid hinges open. Top lid has a circular adjustment. Inside has another circular adjustment. Centre is a graph in red which winds by a dial on side. Inside top lid hand written in black are items of Navigation."NAVIGATIONAL Computer MKIID REF No 68/180 ICAN CALIBRATION"electrical technology, appliances & accessories, navigational -
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Equipment - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENT, 1940 (exact)
Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox MATHESON No 418447 RAAF. Refer 1959 for his service history. The 'Pilot Head' worked 3 flight instruments,air speed, altimeter & rate of climb.'Pilot Head' from an aircraft, metal & Bakelite construction, long rectangular shape rounded on edges with a fin. At rear are 3 connectors one for electrical."PAT NOS 2.2.04.367 Des 114.332 Pat Canada 1940 Made in USAaircraft, equipment, pilot head -
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Equipment - AIRCRAFT PARTS, C.WW2
Parts are items from either Course Setting or Bomb SightsVarious aircraft parts of unknown as to what their specific use is. Metal & aluminium Log Cabin tin, various items of aircraft parts.military, aircraft, raaf -
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Accessory - BADGES & BUTTONS, c. 1939 - 45
See also 2589 & 2590.1), .2) & .3) Badges, blackened brass, word Australia in a curved shape. .4) & .5) Badges, blackened brass, Rising Sun lapel badges. .6) .7) Badges, pressed metal, gold colour, Kings crown. .8) Button, black plastic, RAAF crown over wings. .9) Button, metal, gold colour, crown over map of Australia wording Australian Artillery. .10) Badge, metal, round Red Cross in white & blue. .11) Badge, metal, gold colour, round section with top clasp. Presented to the children of Victoria for the 1954 Royal Visit. .12) Badge with red ribbon on metal clasp. Badge is oval shaped, Red Cross in centre with white scrolls, Australian Red Cross Society 20 Years Service. .13) Coin, half penny, dented by ammunition fire. .14) Coin, one penny, 1943 dented by ammunition fire.numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft - brassware, costume accessories - clothes accessories