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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pacific Star
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Plaque
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge."In loving memory of Ormond Arthur JOYCE Died 2nd May, 1989 Aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Esme. In God's Care. 128"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, shields & plaques, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Returned from Active Service
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Duffle bag, C. 1940
This gear bag was issued to Sergent Harold Loraine Reed, who was born in 14 Aug 1889 in Portland, Victoria. Reed enlisted in the army in 1940 in Ballarat to serve in WWI, and was discharged from 8 Battalion in 1943. Gear bags such as this were standard issue to servicemen. Soldiers would fill their gear bags with essential equipment (mess tins, clothes, etc.) and carry them with them from post to post, or ship them to their destination ahead of time.Khaki coloured canvas bag that is cylindrical in shape with the owner's rank, name, and service number written on the front of the bag in white paint. The base of the bag is rounded, while the top is open with 11 eyelets (one missing) through which a cotton cord has been threaded. Each end of the cord has been wrapped with red tape.V58131 / S/Sgt. H.L. REEDmilitary equipment, duffle bag, barracks bag, kit bag, wwii, second world war (ww2) -
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Australian Service Medal 1939-1945
The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 was awarded to armed Australian forces and volunteer defence corps for their service during WWII. Created by King Geroge IV, this was the first distinctive Australian medal in the British system of honours and awards.Medallion attached to a navy blue, light blue, red and beige striped ribbon. The medallion depicts an effigy of King George IV of Great Britain and the commonwealth with the words: "GEORGE IV S VI (obscured component) G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP" in relief on one side. The others side depicts the Australian Coat of Arms and the words: "The AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945".medallion, medal, australian service medal, service medal, ww2, world war two -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Floatation Bladder, B.F. Goodrich Co, 1939-45
This floatation bladder was made for survival whilst crossing rivers and streams. The device would have been inserted into clothing and the user would have blown air into the pipe. The pipe would have been folded in half and held in place to prevent air from escaping.Tough rectangular, flat, khaki coloured fabric and rubber bag. There is a rubber pipe at the top, right corner. There is a fabric flap at the base of this pipe which holds the pipe in a bent position. There are also inscriptions on the front/centre of the bag.The following inscriptions are at the front/cente of the bag, printed in red. The very last inscriptions ('M. KNAUSS') are printed in dark purple. 'BLADDER, FLOATATION, JUNGLE' 'THE B.F. GOODRICH CO.' 'CONTRACT W669QM21639 9-30-42' 'SPECIFICATION P.Q.D. 243' 'STOCK NO. 74-B-303' 'PHILADELPHIA QUARTERMASTER DEPOT' 'INSPECTOR______M. KNAUSS_____' floatation bladder, floatation device, world war two, ww2, wwii, second world war -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque, Jungle Training Centre Australia Plaque
The dragon is the symbol for the Canungra Jungle Training Centre in Queensland. Soldiers were sent here to prepare for fighting in the South West Pacific. The Centre was first established during the 1950's and 60's and is still used today as Australian Army training establishment. It is unknown how the Tramways / East Melbourne RSL came to have this piece. Bronze image of six headed dragon with ribbon above stating 'Jungle Training Centre, Australia' mounted on wooden plaque. canungra, army, korea, vietnam, training, jungle training centre -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque, Royal Airforce Squadron Plaque, 1940's
This piece was given to servicemen to commemorate service, in each unit that they served. A bronze mounted on a wooden plaque, with the insignia of the Royal Airforce Squadron 14, and Arabic Script that translates to 'I spread my wings and keep my promise.'On the back of the plaque in black pen is marked 'On permanent loan from: 543369 Norman Storey, RAF, 14 Bomber Squadron M.E 1940 - 1943'. Marked on a white label on the back is also the translation of the script 'I spread my wings and keep my promise. (Arabic Script).' ww2, royal aiforce, 14, english royal airforce -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque
No other historical information is available. Green enamelled bronze badge fixed to a wooden plaque. Badge details an image of the Royal Australian Corps of Signal Sergeants Mess. Plaque affixed to front states: 'Presented to RAR Association Victoria From W01 I J Haycock Dec 87' ww2, royal australian corps of signals, signalmen -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Certificate, La Ville De Dunkerque
Framed certificate awarded to Ernest James Bray of the Middlesex Regiment, in memory of combat in June 1940. dunkerque, dunkirk, ernest james bray, middlesex regiment, ww2, combat certificate -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Framed photographs, Formal Surrender of the Japanese Army
Framed images showing the surrender of the Japanese Army to General Sir Thomas Blamey, 1945. This a reprinted memorial 'board' ww2, japan, surrender, thomas blamey, 1945 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Certificate, Certificate of Japanese Surrender, 12/9/1945 (Original) unkown (Replica)
Gold Framed replica certificate detailing the terms and conditions of Japanese Surrender in 1945japan, ww2, surrender, certificate, world war two, wwii, second world war -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Tool - Australian Machete
Used for clearing way when traversing thick scrub or jungle, long grass. Cutting down saplings, bambooPlastic Handle with safety rope, Steel blade,Scabbard with claspaustralian machette as used in wwii, korea, malaysia, vietnam -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 2/8th AR
The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was raised in June 1941 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W G Hopkins with officers and men selected from the wider AIF in Victoria. The regiment trained in newly arrived M3 General Grant tanks at Puckapunyal before moving north to Singleton, then the Wee Waa plains. The regiment sailed for New Guinea in April 1943 and carried out mobile defence to airfields at Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Dobadura and Popondetta. The regiment returned to Australia in February 1944 and disbanded as an armoured regiment and retrained as Nos 41, 42 and 43 Landing Craft Companies. They returned to the South West Pacific serving at Bougainville, Balikpapan, Lae and Wewak.Black and white photograph of squadron of armoured regiment soldiers, thought to be 2/8th Armoured Regiment. c. 1942armour, uniform, world war two, wwii, ww2 -
Wonthaggi RSL
Torch, EverReady, 1939
Used in Second World War to alert planes and as a hand torch. This torch was used by a member of an Australian unit.It is a representative item of military equipment for service. This item was used by Australians serving overseas during WW2.A metal torch with glass dome at top and brass clipEverReady 1939 64205ww2, military equipment, australia, wonthaggi rsl -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Clothing ration book WW2, Special clothing ration book, 21/1/46
Cardboard outer with paper pages and couponsT.L.Fielder 21/1/46 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, It's Ard to go Wrong in New Guinea, 1945
Paper stories by Kay Grant poems and verse. Distributed by Australian Red Cross Society. Illustrations by Joan Ellis. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - WW2, Soldiers in a group. 21 Sept 1941, 1941
Photo of a group of soldiers with names. Wearing tin hats and gas masks.21 Sept 1941. Sinclair, Robothom, Pascoe, Ford and Maclure -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book WW2, Customs of the services, 1952
Booklet concerning the Customs of the services. Published 1939 reprinted 1952.Helpful hints to the newly commissioned. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - equipment, Japanese Army, c.1940
Captured in New Guinea 11/9/1943 by Australian forcesTelescopic sight for 6.5 LMG type 96No 25235 2.5 x 13 above a symboljapanese army, ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war, pacific theatre, type 96, lmg, scope, new guinea -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenirs WW2, Assorted collection of fragments and dog tags
Cardboard backing with meta and fabric souvenirs of War memorabilia. Dog tags on leather cord, rising sun, shoulder title, 8th Div AASC color patch, piece of zero, piece of kittyhawk, piece of Curtis dive bomberStaff Sergeant Keith G Ernst. NX137463 126 General Transport Company AASC -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenirs WW2, Flowers and Views of the Holy Land, 1941
1. Wooden covered album of photos and pressed flowers. 2. Gents wrist watch engraved Harrison, W A. VX27978 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book WW2 - Retreat from Kokoda
Hard cover with dust cover 320 printyed pages complete with photographs.Author - Raymond Paull, Published by Heineman 1958 in Meklbourne. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, RAAF No 7 O.T.U. Tocumwal, 1996
Soft cover 81 pages with black and white photos. A history of the RAAF Base at Tocumwal. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, Lebanon to Labuan, June 1980
Hard cover with dust cover. 124 pages with black and white photos. The story of the Australian Army map makers. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, Brothers Battlers and Bastards, 1995
Hard cover, no dust cover. 226 pages containing black and white prints.2/5th Battalion. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book _ WW2, The AIF in Malaya. Grim Glory, 1943
Soft cover, no dust cover. 79 pages. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, Retreat from Kokoda, 1958
Hard cover, no dust cover. 319 pages containing black and white prints. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW2, The Mediteranean and Middle East, 1954
Volume 1 506 pages