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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Transport Trophy, 5th BN Transport Trophy 1931
... 5th Battalion...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical ...small silver trophy with both handles intact 2nd Inf BDE 1931 Transport 5th BN2/5 battalian, 2nd inf bde, 5th battalion -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING
... 5th BATTALION...LOCAL HISTORY MILITARY 5th BATTALION NEWSPAPER CUTTING ...NEWSPAPER CUTTING - READER SEEKS ANSWERS ON CLUNES HISTORY. PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS A MILITARY PARADE TAKEN IN CLUNES AT TURN OF CENTURY AND MRS KIRWAN IS SEEKING INFORMATION AS SHE IS A DESCENDANT AND IS HOPING TO RECEIVE NEWS OF RELATIONS AND EXPLAIN THE REASON FOR MILITARY PARADElocal history, military, 5th battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2nd INF BDE 1927 Vickers Gun HOWING 5th Btn
... 5th Battalion... BDE 1927 Vickers Gun 5th Battalion 2nd INF BDE 1927 Vickers ...2nd INF BDE 1927 Vickers Gun HOWING 5th BtnMedimum size trophy 2nd INF BDE 1927 Vickers Gun HOWING 5th Btn5/6 rvr, 2nd inf bde, 1927 vickers gun, 5th battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Presented by Marquess G.T Fitz Gerald's S.Ladies Committee 1927-1928 for annual competition Citizen Force Tug of War 1928 59th Battn 1929 59th Battn 1930 5th Battn
... 1930 5th Battalion... 1927 - 1928 1928 59th Battalion 1929 59th Battalion 1930 5th ...Annual competition Citizen Force Tug of War 1928 59th Battn 1929 59th Battn 1930 5th BattnPresented by Marquess G.T Fitz Gerald's S.Ladies Committee 1927-1928 for annual competition Citizen Force Tug of War 1928 59th Battn 1929 59th Battn 1930 5th BattnPresented by Marquess G.T Fitz Gerald's S.Ladies Committee 1927-1928 for Annual Competition Citizen Force Tug of War 1928 59th Battn 1929 59th Battn 1930 5th Battn5/6 rvr, annual competition 1927 - 1928, 1928 59th battalion, 1929 59th battalion, 1930 5th battalion, victorian scottish regiment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flyer - Vietnam Veterans' Day: Order of Ceremony, Victorian Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia
... 5th Battalion... Infantry Corps 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 1 Armoured ...Commemorating the 43rd Anniversary Of the Battle of Long Tan 18th august 1966 and Remembering the Battle of Binh Ba during the period 6-8 June 1969.Commemorating the 43rd Anniversary Of the Battle of Long Tan 18th august 1966 and Remembering the Battle of Binh Ba during the period 6-8 June 1969.vietnam veteran's day, melbourne shrine of remembrance, 43rd anniversary, battle of long tan, battle of binh ba, victorian branch of the vietnam veterans association of australia, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, royal australian regiment, 1 armoured regiment, apc's, 3 cav regt, australian forces, the tiger battalion, brigadier colin kahn, 5 rar, major ian charles teague, 35803, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 1st special air service sqnuadron -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Talma & Co, John "Jack" AMBROSE MM
... 5th battalion ww1... World War. john ambrose 5th battalion ww1 carboor Wangaratta ...Unknown WW1 soldier ................. 22/11/2018 ..........due to its poor condition the photograph was removed from its timber frame revealing below the photograph the handwritten words "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick"..... identified as Ethel Maud CHICK Soldier identified as John AMBROSE MM 1132 Labourer of Carboor who served on the western front in France during the First World War. Joined 19/2/1916 aged 23 years and 4 months Born and enlisted at Wangaratta Embarked on 3/6/1916 on HMAT Persic. Served with 5/37Battalions. Wounded on 3 occasions, returning to Australia on 27/7/1919. Next of Kin - Edward Henry PAYNE (Cousin) of Carboor. Jack and Edward were both cousins to Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop.By identifying this originally unknown soldier to be John "Jack" AMBROSE has revealed links to the children of Edward Samuel PAYNE and his wife Catherine Marie nee WALPOLE. Jack's mother Ida Elizabeth AMBROSE nee PAYNE is the elder sister of Alice Emily Maud DUNLOP nee PAYNE mother of Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" DUNLOP, twin sisters Lily May and Violet Minnie PAYNE who both served as Nurses during the First World War along with youngest brother Alfred Ernest PAYNE 1256. The latter three together with Jack AMBROSE are listed on the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll. Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE was born at Wangaratta (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) and an Australian Surgeon renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.Framed timber mounted photograph of unknown WW1 Soldier - now identified to be John AMBROSE MM 1132 of CarboorBelow photograph handwritten "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick" Rear Miss S Wright Farm Hill Carboor East via Wangarattajohn ambrose, 5th battalion ww1, carboor, wangaratta, weary dunlop -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Back To Base
... 5th Battalion... Royal Australian Air Force 5th Battalion The Royal Australian ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of An RAAF 35 Squadron Caribou transport aircraft, after landing in a paddock outside of the Vietnamese village of Xuyen Moc, collects members of the 5th Battalon, Royal Australian Regiment, following their successful operations in the area.photograph, caribou, raaf, 35 squadron, 5 rar, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue, royal australian air force, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, vietnamese villages, denis gibbons -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Card - 1915 Christmas card, Souvenir Christmas card sent to wounded servicemen
... Leslie with love. L.H.Jones. No.2282 of 5th Battalion... of 5th Battalion at (HQ?) Small Christmas card Souvenir Christmas ...Small Christmas card Leslie with love. L.H.Jones. No.2282 of 5th Battalion at (HQ?) -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Goblet wine x 2, Prateado Sobre Latao
... Goblet wine with inscription - "SGTS Mess 5th/6th Battalion...SGTS Mess 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment...The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical ...Goblet wine with inscription - "SGTS Mess 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, presented by WO2 D. W. Stevenson 3-9-88" Diameter 80SGTS Mess 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, presented by WO2 D. W. Stevenson 3-9-885/6 rvr, officer's/sergeant's mess -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Alfred Edward Keys, Captain Alfred Edward Keys, 28/5/1915
... Thirteen foolscap pages by Alfred Keys (569 - 5th Battalion... known to him. ww1 gallipoli 5 battalion diaries alfred edward ...Description by Alfred Keys of Gallipoli landing and subsequent engagements, and details of woundings and deaths of men known to him.Thirteen foolscap pages by Alfred Keys (569 - 5th Battalion, F Company), dated 28 May 1915 at Heliopolis.ww1, gallipoli, 5 battalion, diaries, alfred edward keys -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation, Military Medal
... 5th australian infantry battalion...Military Medal 1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 5th... 5th Australian Infantry Battalion attached 1st Australian ...During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuousu gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Cream coloured citation with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 5th Australian Infantry Battalion attached 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company 1st Australian Divisionroy llewellyn sandow, polygon wood, belgium, 1917, ww1, 5th australian infantry battalion -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Field Gun
... Martins Wood France by 5th Battalion 23rd August 1918... Martins Wood France by 5th Battalion 23rd August 1918 Field Gun ...WWI Field Gun, M15 Skoda, German Army, Captured in St Martins Wood France by 5th Battalion 23rd August 1918weapon, ww1, army -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Administrative record - WW1 Discharge papers, WW1 Discharge papers for Leslie Hiram Jones July 30, 1919
... No. 2282. 5th Battalion. 30.7.1919. 1413 days overseas... Charlton, 3525 goldfields No. 2282. 5th Battalion. 30.7.1919. 1413 ...Papers for discharge WW1 (laminated)No. 2282. 5th Battalion. 30.7.1919. 1413 days overseas service. Issued Melbourne. -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - PAPER CUTTING, THE WEEKLY TIMES, 22/05/1915
... 4 PAGES OF THE WEEKLY TIMES. PHOTO OF THE 5TH BATTALION.... PHOTO OF THE 5TH BATTALION AND VARIOUS OTHER MILITARY PHOTOS ...4 PAGES OF THE WEEKLY TIMES. PHOTO OF THE 5TH BATTALION AND VARIOUS OTHER MILITARY PHOTOS IN DIFERENT LOCATIONS. A PHOTO OF A GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATION AT NORTH CLUNESlocal history, document, newspaper, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of James Law
... of Discharge; Permanent Pass from 5th Battalion; Permanent Leave Pass... Pass; Certificate of Discharge; Permanent Pass from 5th ...Identification Card & Local Leave Pass; Certificate of Discharge; Permanent Pass from 5th Battalion; Permanent Leave Pass from 7th Battalion & 4 b/w photos.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, G. E. Miller
... of the 2/5th Battalion. (refer to items 00460.1 and 00460.2)..., service number VX3693 of the 2/5th Battalion. (refer to items ...Collection of items relating to Australian Army World War 2 serviceman Private George Edward (Red) Miller, service number VX3693 of the 2/5th Battalion. (refer to items 00460.1 and 00460.2) -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
... 5TH / 7TH Mechnised Battalion... IRAQ Army 5TH / 7TH Mechnised Battalion Cap ...5TH / 7TH Mechnised Battalionheadgear, iraq, army -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - 2/5 AIF Oakley 1940
... Black and white photograph of members of th 2/5th Battalion... and white photograph of members of th 2/5th Battalion pipe and drums ...Black and white photograph of members of th 2/5th Battalion pipe and drums on parade ground. 11 Members in WW2 uniforms Framed in black wooden frame yellow sticky note taped to rear " 2/5 AIF OAKLEY 1940" on sticky note 2/5th bn -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, HORNBY STUDIO - CLUNES, CIRCA 1920s
... IN FRANCE. HE WAS IN 5TH. BATTALION C COMPANY A.I.F.... THE MILITARY MEDAL FOR BRAVERY IN FRANCE. HE WAS IN 5TH. BATTALION C ...BLACK & WHITE ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF CORPORAL R.R. MITCHELL. M MEDAL. TAKEN IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES. FEATURES ANOTHER TYPE OF CELULOID COLLAR. ROBERT WON THE MILITARY MEDAL FOR BRAVERY IN FRANCE. HE WAS IN 5TH. BATTALION C COMPANY A.I.F.STUDIO HORNBY CLUNES/POSTCARD TO ELIZA WITH LOVE 2415 BOB. CORPORAL R.R. MITCHELL MM 5 BATTALION C COMP .A.I.F KODAKlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Talma, c.1918
... 60893 Private Jim BURNS, 5th Battalion, Heathcote, Victoria... goldfields 60893 Private Jim BURNS, 5th Battalion, Heathcote ...60893 Private Jim BURNS, 5th Battalion, Heathcote, Victoria. Reinforced 5th Battalion in England then went to Belgium. War ceased whilst at sea. Arrived England 14.11.1918. Discharged 25.9.1919.Black & white photo of a group of Soldiers attached to dark grey heavy cardboard.In front of group in handwritten white paint: "9th RFTS, C S GROUP"photographs, framed, 5th -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Operation Bondi
... Carrier operating with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment... with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment diggers, guards Binh ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an Armoured Personnel Carrier operating with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment diggers, guards Binh Ha villagers awaiting to be interrogated and undergo identidy checks during the cordon and search Operation Bondi.(30/12/1969)photograph, 5 rar, operation bondi, binh ba, gibbons collection catalogue, apc, armoured personnel carrier, diggers, denis gibbons, idenity checks -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Binh Ha Villagers
... A black and white photograph of a 5th Battalion, Royal... Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of a 5th Battalion ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, digger guards Binh Ha villagers awaiting interrogation and identity checks, during the cordon and search Operation Bondi.(30/12/1969). around the village and Gallia Rubber Plantation.photograph, duc trung "gallia" rubber plantation, operation bondi, 5 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, binh ba, digger, interrogation, identity checks, denis gibbons -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of James McDonald & James William Pumfrey, James Pumfrey and James McDonald, 1915 - 1918
... Seventy six letters of James McDonald (2872 - 5th Battalion... to Australia on 7th August 1916. ww1 5 battalion james mcdonald james ...Pumfrey embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Chilka on 2nd February 1915 and returned to Australia on 1st July 1919. McDonald embarked on board HMAT Star of Victoria on 10 September 1915 and, after being shot in the stomach at Pozieres, returned to Australia on 7th August 1916.Seventy six letters of James McDonald (2872 - 5th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement) and thirty five letters of James William Pumfrey (5175 - Light Horse Brigade Train 3), addressed to Miss Ida Rutherford. Includes photograph album belonging to Rutherford.ww1, 5 battalion, james mcdonald, james william pumfrey, ida rutherford, light horse brigade train 3, pozieres -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 5 RAR 1969 - 1970 (Second Tour)
... An informatation board of the 5th Battalion Royal... An informatation board of the 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment ...An informatation board of the 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment conducted sixteen major operation and numerous company sized sweep during its second tour. Cordons and search, search and destroy, ambush, and clearing patrols were conducted at company, platoon and sectional levels.poster, information board, 5 rar, battle of binh ba, battle honour, 1 atf, nui thai vai mountains, phuoc tuy province, viet cong, 33 nva regiment, guerrilla warfare, may tao mountains, hat dich, capt d s wilkins -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, J.Wallace Ross Cup, 1931
... to 5th Battalion ... to 5th Battalion 5/6RVR VSR Trophy interwar J. WALLACE ROSS CUP ...Prented to the Victorian Scottish Regiment, fore runner to 5th Battalion Large silver Trophy with art deco handles handrailing the bowl . Bowl stands on a cone shaped tand that flairs into a convex base Victorian scottish rampant lion is affixed to the front of the trophyJ. WALLACE ROSS CUP FOR COMPANY EFFICIENCY PRESENTED TO VICTORIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT BY CAPTAIN WALLACE ROSS V.D 19315/6rvr, vsr, trophy, interwar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C.1914 - 17
... Framed photo of B.A.S. Carey, No. 49, 5th Battalion AIF.... Framed photo of B.A.S. Carey, No. 49, 5th Battalion AIF and A.F.C ...Bertram Avenue Sheir Carey No 49 enlisted in the AIF in A Coy 5th Batt AIF on 17.8.14 age 26 years. Embarked for Egypt 21.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 26.4.15 GSW to thigh fractured, returns to duty 30.9.15, promoted to CPl 1.3.16, attached to 1st Army Pay Corps 1.9.16, transfers to Australian Flying Corps (AFC) London and posted 30th Training SQD 29.11.17, taken on strength 1st Wing HQ 16.1.18, discharged from the AIF 28.3.19.Framed photo of B.A.S. Carey, No. 49, 5th Battalion AIF and A.F.C. A grainy black and white portrait of an Australian soldier. Bare headed. Hat under his left arm. At least two strips on right sleeve. Frame - stylised black and gold wooden frameTicket on front - B.A.S CAREY NO 49 5 BN AIF and A.F.C. WIA 26 - 4 - 1915.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Catching Up
... (RAANC) and her brother Capt Terry Southwell 5th Battalion Royal... infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Capt Shirley Southwell (RAANC) and her brother Capt Terry Southwell 5th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, snatch a few moments together as they watch the sick being loaded aboard ambulances for RAAF medivac C130 medivac transport to Australiaphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, raanc, nurse, capt shirley southwell, capt terry southwell, 5 rar, raaf, medivac, c130 medivac flight, gibbons collection catalogue, vung tau -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
... Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France...Front: "FROM 5TH PIONEER BATTALION FRANCE" "KEEP SMILING...) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted ...Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France 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 yellow rising sun, crown, banner and foliate decoration. Handwritten message on backFront: "FROM 5TH PIONEER BATTALION FRANCE" "KEEP SMILING" (embroidered) Back: "To Enid best love from Dad xxxxxx / France June 28/6/1917" "My Dear Mary / just a pc to let you know I'm still well and hope you are all the same I have not seen Joe yet is is still warm over here yet we have been out shooting to day I feel tired. I wish it was all over I full up of it. I seen Dexter the other night he is looking well on it ?? I'm beginning to think it is never going to end well this all at present love Will love from your loving husband xxx / xxxx " wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Roll of Honour 5RAR
... A white board roll of honour for the 5th Battalion, Royal... A white board roll of honour for the 5th Battalion, Royal ...A white board roll of honour for the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment listing the name and dates of their members who were killed in Vietnam. The first list of names were from 1966-67 and the second list of names were from 1969-70. At the top of the board is the 7RAR insignia5 rar, roll of honour -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Medal - Colonial Auxiliary Forces Forces Long Service Medal . Presented to 54 COL SGT J.Stevenson 5th Australian Infantry Regiment
... . Member had served in the 5th Battalion ... had served in the 5th Battalion Awarded to a member of the 5th ...Presented to Colonial Armed Forces for Long Service. Member had served in the 5th Battalion Awarded to a member of the 5th BattlSilver medal with image of King Edward VIII on obverse hanging from a dark green ribbon No 54 Colour Sergt J.Stevenson 5th Australian Infantry Regt.5/6 rvr, long service medal, king edward viii, officers and sergeants mess