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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1916
... and dress armed forces george evans collection ...Infantry Private 1st AIF 1915 - 1917A b/w postcard sized full portrait of soldier Frank Letten at ease with riding crop tucked under right arm.Typewritten on front: FRANK LETTEN Handwritten on back: FRANK LETTEN Printed on back: POST CARD S.R. SHIER, CAMP STUDIO, SHOW GROUNDSworld war 1, postcards, letten, frank, shier, s. r., photographers, soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1916
... and dress armed forces george evans collection ...c1918 Private Light Horse, Wounded twice in actionA sepia postcard sized portrait of soldier J. Smith seated on a chair.Typewritten on front: J. Smith Handwritten on front: ............................? Handwritten on back: TO MR AND MRS HEDE WITH BEST WISHES / FROM J SMITHworld war 1, postcards, smith, j., hede, - (mr), - (mrs), soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1917
... . soldiers uniforms armed forces clothing and dress photographers ...A sepia photograph of 3 soldiers and 4 ladies seated at a table with others standing behind.Stamped on back: FROM F.W.TOLRA / 79 GLEN EIRA ROAD / RIPPON LEAtolra, f. w., soldiers, uniforms, armed forces, clothing and dress, photographers, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 10/10/1915
... October 1915 soldiers uniforms clothing and dress armed forces ...Wounded Soldiers Reception opposite the Ruperstwood gates 10 October 1915A sepia photograph of a community activity - a reception to welcome wounded soldiers.Handwritten on back: Wounded Soldiers Reception / Sunbury (at Rupertswood Gates) / Oct 10th 1915soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, community activities, community services, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1915
... October 1915 soldiers uniforms clothing and dress armed forces ...Wounded Soldiers Reception opposite the Ruperstwood gates 10 October 1915A sepia photograph of a community activity - a reception to welcome wounded soldiers.Handwritten on back: Wounded Soldiers Reception / Sunbury (at Rupertswood Gates) / Oct 10th 1915soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, community activities, community services, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1915
... October 1915 soldiers uniforms clothing and dress armed forces ...Wounded Soldiers Reception opposite the Ruperstwood gates 10 October 1915A sepia photograph of a community activity - a reception to welcome wounded soldiers.Handwritten on back: Wounded Soldiers Reception / Sunbury (at Rupertswood Gates) / Oct 10th 1915soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, community activities, community services, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1916
... soldiers ozanne alf uniforms clothing and dress armed forces ...A b/w photograph postcard of a group portrait of World War 1 soldiers. They are only identified as the class of Ist Australia Training School for Officers, England 1916.Handwritten on front: 1st Australia Training School for Officers.....England / with my best wishes Alf Ozanne 22/10/16world war 1, soldiers, ozanne, alf, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, portraits, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
... armed forces clothing and dress mounsey frank horses george ...F. S. Frank Mounsey's Coy in Egypt.A mounted b/w photograph of soldiers attending to horse lying on the ground. Group of Lighthorsemen c 1914.world war 1, soldiers, uniforms, armed forces, clothing and dress, mounsey, frank, horses, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1917
... . sportsmens thousand band a. i. f. armed forces bands military bands ...A sepia photograph of the Sportsmens Thousand Band visit to Sunbury for the Grand Combined Memorial Service on 8 August 1917. It shows a group of 17 men in uniform with their instruments, and a civilian on the right, in front of a blustone building.Handprinted on front: Sportmans Thousand Band visit to Sunbury / for the Grand Combined / Memorial Service Aug 8th 1917.sportsmens thousand band a. i. f., armed forces, bands, military bands, uniforms, 1910s, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1930s
The photograph was probably taken on either Anzac Day or Remembrance Day, 11 November because some men are wearing medals and others are holding wreaths.A sepia print of a group of 21 men standing at attention outside the newsagency in Brook Street, Sunbury. Three men are holding wreaths. There are two drummers and one is in uniform. There are two dogs near the drummers. Some men are wearing medals.KODAK PRINT / VELOX / (S) 579anzac day, ceremonies, festivals and celebrations, remembrance day, brook street, sunbury, men, clothing and dress, dogs, armed forces, sunbury newsagency, newagents, shops, businesses, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1915
Mounted b/w photograph of soldier, Corporal Carl Huf, standing in his uniform.Printed on front: "The Alma Studio" 13 PAISLEY STREET, FOOTSCRAY. Handwritten on back: Corporal Carl Huf, aged 20 years, who gave his life for the Empire at Gallipoli, Turkey, May 15, 1915.huf, carl (corporal), armed forces, world war 1, soldiers, eric boardman collection, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Probably taken between 1911 and the 1920s when Australia operated a system of conscription which included school boys in cadet units. Children who did not attend could be prosecuted.Mounted b/w photograph of three boys in army uniform, at ease, holdiing rifles. Unidentified.Printed on front: THE SWISS STUDIOS MELBOURNEarmed forces, soldiers, george evans collection -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Embroidered pocket, c. 1945
The Rats of Tobruk were soldiers of the Australian-led Allied garrison that held the Libyan port of Tobruk against the Afrika Corps, during the Siege of Tobruk in World War II. The siege started on 11 April 1941 and was relieved on 10 December. The port continued to be held by the Allies until its surrender on 21 June 1942. HUTCHINS, Mervyn Arthur Thomas VX27912 Born in Mornington, Victoria, October 1906, Mervyn joined the Australian Armed Forces in Caulfield in June 1940. Mervyn was posted with the 2/23rd Battalion and was sent to Tobruk. He died at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in the 1970'sMervyn Hutchins owned this jacket. He was both a RAT of Toburk and a patient at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.Navy blue woolen jacket pocket with embroideryLarge letter T with red crown. Overlay of the RATS of Tobruk logo with Victoria embroidered across the bottomrats of tobruk, wwii, world war two, second world war, uniforms, mervyn hutchins collection -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Local World War 1 servicemen, About 1914
Local men serving in WW1Sepia photo on dark cardboard of a group of 13 WW1 servicemen in uniform. All Army except one Naval Officer.Bill Butcher, ? McLardy, Gove Howard, Alex McLardy, Vere Mc Henry, Harry Justice, Bill Gothoys Front row Bob Britton, Jacko Dixon, Arthur Webster, Ian? Cambell, W.Coll?photographs, soldiers, mclardy family, harry justice, armed forces ww1 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photograph, black + white, Lt G S Williams, Dec 1917
Unknown donor.Sepia photograph of Lt. G. S. Williams - standing on the Cowes Pier in uniform. He was the son of Mr S Williams, Cowes. Leaving Christmas 1917. The following day he embarked for France. He was decorated with Order of The Star of Roumania.armed forces wwi, lt g s williams -
Woodend RSL
Neck Gaiter (Tour De Cou), Circa 1990
... snood uniform the french armed forces Textiles Manufactures ...French army accoutrements, as part of uniform allocation.Army green (dark) wrap-around neck warmer, wool and elastin blend (?), rib stitch, two tags stitched into interior end, one which reads 'Antimite Definitiv' (Anti-Moth)' the other reads 'T.M.P AMIENS'. Overlock stitched at both ends.Two tags stitched into interior end, one which reads 'Antimite Definitiv' (Anti-Moth)' the other reads 'T.M.P AMIENS'.neck warmer, tour de cou, snood, uniform, the french armed forces -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Plaque - Medical Services, 3/8/2018
The plaque is a clear indication of the respect and gratitude of members of Australian Armed Forces of the RAAMC who served with devotion during the Vietnam war.The RAAMC teams saved many lives and mended many soldiers often working under difficult circumstances and with limited available timeframe to perform their duties.Polished timber plaque with smaller shoulder flashes and badges of Royal Australian Army Medical Corp across the top of the plaque and then with larger shoulder epaulettes and uniform sew-on badge across the middle of the plaque.In Regognition Of All The Doctors And Nurses That Served In Vietnam. They Fought To Save And cared For The Wounded.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, medical, mackay vietnam veterans qld -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BADGE & BUTTON DISPLAY, MOUNTED, c.1914 - 1918
The items were souvenired by Robert Allen No 7925, 6th FAB AIF. Refer Cat No 1786P for his Service History also 1777 & 1787.4.Mounted on a RX frame with wire attachments, 63 affixed items of various badges & buttons from other countries Armed Forces.numismatics- badges - military- international, uniform accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - HAT, SLOUCH, WWI c.1914
... . armed forces military uniform costume hats australia male ...Ernest OLD. Records show that he enlisted for the Boer War No 2356 on 11.7.1902 in the 2nd Australian Commonwealth Horse age 27 years. On 10.8.1912 he enlisted in the 17th Aust Light Horse No 84004 D Troop A Sqd. He then enlisted in the AIF No 77, 13th LH, HQ & Machine Gun Section aged 40 years on 22.12.1914. Embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915. Embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised 24.12.1915 with Parotitis / Mumps. Hospitalised 23.1.1916 with Debility. Transferred to 2nd Pioneers 14.3.1916. Embark for France 19.3.1916. WIA 14.11.1916 GSW thighs severe. Medically downgraded to C3. Returned to Aust 20.12.1917 re wounds and overage. Discharged from the AIF 27.3.1918. He then went back into 17th LH until 1933 with the rank WO 2 in Stores.Australian Lighthorseman Slouch Hat with pugaree, emu plume, badge & leather chin strap with metal buckle. The badge has the devil above a half wreath of leaves on a round red Petersham On Badge: "13/ALH" Handwritten inside crown: E. Old 7' (Size) Adelaide HATS COY 1028armed forces, military uniform, costume, hats, australia, male -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
... military uniform armed forces costume male H. Alexander & Co ...Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal
... Newhaven gippsland Medals Uniform Bars Armed Forces Honour Medal ...Collection of Medals and Uniform Bars in sealed plastic. Replica Medals. Eleven Uniform Bars. Three Medals all from Republic of South Vietnam: various coloured Ribbons.Armed Forces Honour Medal 1st and Second Classmedals, uniform bars -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Miniature medals, Solomon Bros Uniform Specialists
Awarded to personnel of Australian Armed Forces who served in Vietnam, this miniature medal set belonged to National Serviceman Gregory Carl Juckert, Catering Corps with 161 Recce in 1969.Vietnam medal: Silver miniature: Queen profile: Elizabeth 11; Dai Gratia Regina F.D. Reverse Vietnam. Human figure Gold back: Enamel star with map in red on blue in centre: Silver bar 60 on green and white strip ribbon: three red stripes: yellow, red, blue and navy.medal, award, vietnam, juckert, catering, 161 recce -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Administrative record, Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse records January 1867 - July 1876. Book 1
A military unit of the Victorian Volunteer Colonial military forces was formed in Bacchus Marsh in 1860. The unit was commonly called the Bacchus Marsh Troop but was more formally known as the Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse.Foolscap size ledger book. Bound. Gold colored covers with rectangular red section on spine which has gold lettering inside it. The book is mainly a record of stores received by the Bacchus Marsh Light Horse Troop. Stores or supplies noted include shot and shell, saddle cloths, shoulder belts, bugles, leather, ammunition, uniforms and clothing details such as great coats and tunics and firearms such as rifles. Some pages contain details of specific firearms received such as Lancaster and Martini Henry rifles. Most entries relate to supplies received. Some pages contain specific supplies provided to each member of the troop who are individually listed by name and rank alongside their allotted supplies.'Stores Received' on spinearmed forces, bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - Ian Darnton Watson, 1946
Ian Darnton Watson was a member of a prominent family of civic leaders in Wodonga. He was born on 6th July 1925 in Albury, the first son of Kenneth Darnton Watson and Phyllis Lenore Emily Austin. He completed his primary education at Albury Grammar School, and later became a boarder at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. He enlisted for service at Albury on 25th January 1944 and commenced full time service on 8th February 1944 at Royal Park in Melbourne, Victoria and was allocated to the 2nd Medium Regiment. He embarked for overseas service in Borneo on 30th July 1945 and disembarked in Australia on 15 April 1947 after serving with the Australian occupation forces in Japan. Mr Watson was discharged on 22 April 1947 at which time he was a member of the Australian 2nd Medical Regiment. On discharge he returned home to help his father farm his property, De Kerilleau in Wodonga. De Kerilleau was classified by the National Trust in 1974. Ian described his father, Kenneth as a hardworking, practical man, who for two years from 1929 - 1931, had been the Wodonga Shire President. Cr K. D. Watson was again elected to the Council in 1943 and served until he died in October 1951. In March 1957, he married Miss Lesley Buttfield, of Sydney, NSW. They had three children, Fiona, John and Rowena. John was later to become a member of Wodonga Council and served as mayor. Ian was past President of the RSL branch at Wodonga, Captain of the Wodonga Rural Fire Brigade, and President of the West Wodonga Primary School Committee. He also served on Wodonga Council from 1974 until his death on 14 December 1981, aged 56.This certificate is significant because it acknowledges the War Service of a prominent member of the Wodonga communityA colour printed certificate presented to Ian Darnton Watson in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of Ian Watson from his Service Records and another photo in uniformOn Certificate: PRESENTED TO Ian Darnton Watson BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 26th day of February 1947watson family wodonga, ian darnton watson, de kerilleau -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - James S. N. Harris
James Stewart Noel Harris was born in Rutherglen on 21 March 1905 to John Richards Harris and Jessie Lily nee Prentice. His father was a doctor in Rutherglen. John later entered politics and was knighted for his services in May 1937. After finishing his secondary schooling James (Stewart) Harris moved to Melbourne to study law, becoming a resident of Trinity College in 1925 and rising to become Senior Student in his final year, 1928-29. He enlisted in the Air Force Cadets at Point Cook in 1925 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1930. On 7th October 1940 James transferred to active service as a Flight Officer. He worked his way up the ranks, being appointed Wing Commander in 1944. He also served as Chief Instructor of the RAAF School of Administration, receiving the RAAF Long Service Commendation. The RAAF School of Administration and Special Duties had moved from Ascot Vale to Trinity College in 1942 meaning that James Harris' service career had returned to the place it began in 1925. In 1945 he requested to be transferred back to the Reserve so that he could resume his civilian life. On discharge, James returned to Wodonga and resumed his legal career. In the early 1930s he had joined the legal practice of Mr. Edmondstone which had opened for business in High Street, Wodonga in 1886. The practice continued to develop and in 1966 was joined by Lou Lieberman, becoming known as “Harris Lieberman & Co”. Harris Lieberman still operates in Wodonga and Albury. James Stewart Noel Harris died in Wodonga on 30th November 1978.This item is significant because it recognises the War Service of a prominent citizen of Wodonga.A colour printed certificate presented to James S. N, Harris in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of James Samuel Noel Harris in uniform and also saluting on presentation of an award recognising his service in 1942.On Certificate: PRESENTED TO James S. N. Harris BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 25th day of February 1946 C F Pollard, Presidentjames stewart noel harris, servicemen wodonga wwii, harris lieberman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Utility pouch
Standard issue utility pouch as used by armed forces during the war in Vietnam.Brown canvas pouch. Brass press stud at front with three small compartments in lid. Brass buckle on back with two brass clasps for attachment to uniform.pouch, canvas, brass fittings, utility pouch, military equipment -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Administrative record, Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse records March 1867- March 1877. Book 2
A military unit of the Victorian Volunteer Colonial military forces was formed in Bacchus Marsh in 1860. The unit was commonly called the Bacchus Marsh Troop but was more formally known as the Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse.Foolscap size ledger book. Bound. Gold colored covers with rectangular red section on spine which has gold lettering inside it. The book is mainly a record of stores received by the Bacchus Marsh Light Horse Troop. Stores or supplies noted include shot and shell, saddle cloths, shoulder belts, bugles, leather, ammunition, uniforms and clothing details such as great coats and tunics and firearms such as rifles. Some pages contain details of specific firearms received such as Lancaster and Martini Henry rifles. Most entries relate to supplies received. Some pages contain specific supplies provided to each member of the troop who are individually listed by name and rank alongside their allotted supplies.'Stores Received' on spinearmed forces, bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Combat shirt
... Multicam Camouflage Uniform (AMCU) shirt australian armed forces ...DCPU is a five colour camouflage pattern developed by the Australian Defence Force and tested during Auscamthe late 1970s. DCPU has been replaced in the Australian Army by Australian Multicam Camouflage Uniform (AMCU) Long sleeved Shirt with two pockets, epaulets on both shoulders, tightening tabs on cuffs. Material is Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DCPU) nicknamed Auscam or Jelly Bean Camo. shirt, australian armed forces, auscam cammo, uniform -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, VVAA Assoc of Aust: Bendigo Sub Branch Inc, Jewish Anzacs: Jews in the Australian Military, 2016
... Armed Forces Produced by the Bendigo South East College in co ...What makes Jewish Anzacs unique is its interweaving of the many remarkable lives and personal accounts of Jewish Australians who have served in uniform.Produced by the Bendigo South East College in co-operation with members of the Bendigo Sub Branch of the VVAA.jewish soldiers - australia, armed forces -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Yeomans and Co Melbourne, 1916 August
Mounted on presentation card To Mrs D Davidson Forestville with Best Wishes from Private C R Sands Signal School Broadmedows August 22/16Black and white photograph of Private Charles R Sands wearing AIF uniform peaked cap, signalers patch on upper right sleeve Melbourne Victoriabuildings, arts, armed forces