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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medal Sets Lock Brothers
A collection of 3 identical medal sets and ribbon bars belonging to LOCK Brothers all who were KIA comprising 1939-45 star, Pacific Star,Defence Medal, War Medal& Aust. Serive |Medalmedals, ww2, army -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 120
This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments. The front cover illustrates a knitted convalescent jacket (with extra room for bandages, etc) and there are other patterns suitable for men in the services which could be knitted for the Red Cross or Comfort Funds. The back is illustrated with a photo of two men (one in a flying cap, one in army uniform) reading a sign on a wall which states: "Don't help the enemy! Careless talk may give away vital secrets".Front cover, Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 120, WWII. Back cover of Patons and Baldwins Specialty Knitting Book no. 120, WWII.MEN'S SERVICE AND CIVILIAN KNITWEAR / No. 120 / 6D. / PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / THIS IS A SPECIALLY DESIGNED CONVALESCENT JACKETknitting, world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widow Daytrip, 1988
An outing by the widows club to visit a memorial to servicemen and women from the Woodhouse-Nareeb area. The photos show a group of ladies who attended and the plaques and memorial board. The plaque says 'These trees were planted by district people in memory of servicemen and women who died serving their country in the 1939-45 war, including nursing sisters who lost their lives in the java seas and on Banka Island. Dedicated 1978, Sister Jeffery 'Lest We Forget'. The memorial board says 'World War 2 Soldier Settlement Woodhouse-Nareeb area. The settlers served with Navies, Armies, and Air Forces of the British Commonwealth, many of their wives served with the Womens' Auxillaries and nursing services.'A record of the types of activities Legacy provided as a physical and social outlet for widows.Colour photo x 5 of an outing to a memorial in 1988.Photos are marked as 4 December 1988.widows, widows outing, memorial, daytrip -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, Snows, Unknown
.1) Black Military Jacket - four pockets. brass buttons with AMF motif - 2 epaulettes - 2 on top pocket, 4 on chest. There are three officers pips on each epaulettes. It has a 38 Bn - Northern Victorian RACT silver badge on each collar. It has a quantity of six medal ribbons. War Medal 1939-45/ Defence Medal/ Pacific Star/ Africa Star/ 1939-45 Star/ Australian Service Medal. .2) White shirt - long sleeved - possibly silk. .3) Tie black - possibly silk. It is stitched in place. .4) Trousers black, red stripe, black buttons.The shirt has a sales ticket "St. Vincent de Paul, Cost $0.30”ww2, formal army uniform, passchendaele barracks trust -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book (Item) - Scrapbook, Edith E Hitchcock, Victoria Missions to Seamen, Spencer Street Railway Station, 1931-1943
The scrapbook, compiled by Edith E Hitchcock, displays a variety of newspaper clippings with photographs relating to ships, sailors, their hobbies, Padre Oliver. Page 1 - Map of the British Empire Page 3 - Newspaper clipping with photographs: "Happy Sailors Lads" onboard the CB Pedersen C.1935 Page 5 - Photograph depicting three children watching of a ship at sea Page 7 - 1937: article: with photograph"Sea Captain and Artist": Captain A.C.G. Dreillek, Swedish ship Yngaren (similar photo published in 1937 in the Courier Mail Brisbane) Page 9 - 1935: "Reunited": Dog Patsy with ship Pegasus crew members / "Sydney Harbour Bridge": Phillip Vanderhill, Cook of the Kota Inter and its sitar creation Page 11: Mr G. Gatty and Tim, the cat from the Esperance Bay / Herbert the hen, pet on the ship King Arthur / Frank Simpson, quartermaster and painter from the ship City of Dieppe. Page 13: Conway Seymour and shipmate aboard the Orford. Page 15: 3 photographs of French sailors from the cruiser Rigault de Grenouilly in 1936. Page 16: Photograph of A.J. Kramer working on a ship model aboard the Dutch ship, Kota Inten. Page 17: 1936: Photographs of sailors from the French ship Rigault de Grenouilly and the American ship: California State berthed in Prince's Pier. (plus two large loose clippings with portraits of same sailors). Page 18: 1934: Ball on the Manunda to raise funds for the Mission: photograph of Captain Robert Sunter, Padre Oliver, Moira Oliver, Mrs Harold Clapp. Page 19: Photograph of French sailors from the Rigault de Grenouilly in a bus en route to the Dandenong Ranges. Page 21: Photographs of a shipwreck (probably Kakariki in 1938, see next page). Page 23: Aerial photograph of the shipwreck Kakariki in Hobson's Bay in 1937 Page 25: Photograph of the shipwreck Kakariki in Hobson's Bay in 1937. Page 26: Photograph of the shipwreck Kakariki in Hobson's Bay in 1937. Page 27: Photograph of the survivors from the shipwreck Kakariki in the Mission in 1937: A. Bunyard, W. Fisk, J. Greene, L. Tarlington, J. McInnes, G. Coote, G. Sugar. Page 28: Photograph of the survivors from the shipwreck Kakariki in the Caradale in 1937: W. Fisk, T.W. White. Page 29: Missioneers talk to Firemen: Padre Oliver and his assistant, L.V. Owen talking to ship's firemen.(the Argus, 24 July 1931) Page 31: 3 articles with photographs: American cadets from the California State / Governor's Surprise Visit: Lord Huntingfield visiting Padre Oliver in the Mission (the Argus, 19 May 1936) / Sea Scouts on Liner: Padre Oliver on the P&O Cathay (the Argus, 16 June 1936) Page 33: Harbour Lights: padre Oliver, Lord Somers and Rev. R. Kerdell / Visit of the Duchess to the Mission (the Argus, 26 february 1945). Page 34: Photograph titled "An old salt still yearns for the sea- 369 miles away". Page 35: two clippings : Presentation of cheques for Merchant Navy: Betty Raymond giving a cheque to Padre L.L. Elliott / A cheque for the Seamen's Mission: Photograph of Padre Oliver with a cheque. Page 37: 4 clippings with photographs: Padre Oliver playing the piano for the cadets of the C.B. Pedersen / Miss Gladys Grant with parcels (from the Age 10 November 1943) / All Nations' Dance / Christmas at the Flinders Street mission, Padre Oliver cutting the cake (The Age, 15 December 1942) Page 39: Unveiling of the Memorial window to Captain Robert Sunter in 1936. Page 41: 2 clippings: At the Seamen's Mission: photographs of J. W. Neill and Padre Oliver / Married: Albert Robertson and Beryl Landrigan / Postcard of the St Peter Chapel. Page 43: 2 postcards: The Cloisters / The Mission view from Flinders Street. Page 45: Postcard of the windvane. / clipping of Sailors from the Zealandic. Page 46: 2 clippings: Virtually a Man without a country: Frans Nobel on the ship Milleeta / Seaman, Soldier, Waiter, Singer, Cook Finds Peace (Frans Nobel).(1939) Page 47: That Land Looks Good: two seamen from the tanker British Fame Page 48: large clipping of the C.B. Pedersen "Like a page from the past".(april-May 1935) Page 49: Photograph of Padre Oliver in his army uniform.This scrapbook is significant because it makes reference to contemporaneous events related to the Mission to Seafarers. On the inside cover is the name Edith E. Hitchcock.edith e. hitchcock, scrapbooks, c.b. pedersen, hobbies, ship models, painting, frank leslie oliver, mv manunda, captain robert sunter, windvane, rigault de genouilly, french, german, california, kakariki, ship pegasus, sydney harbour bridge, sugar, kota inten, philip vanderhill, lord somers, reverend r. kerdell, r.m.s. moldavia, victoria dock, ww2, pets, bird, dog, cat, gladys grant, alphonse polo, eugene emonin, raoul gannson, esperance bay, g. gatty, captain a. macwhirter, frank simpson, city of dieppe, conway seymour, orford, a.j. kramer, dutch, moira bird oliver (nee good), mrs harold clapp, caradale, 3uz radio, betty raymond, l.l. elliott, j.h. bustard, merchant navy patriotic fund, g.h. martin, j.w. neill, albert robertson, beryl landrigan, zealandic, frans nobel, milleeta, british fame -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS, MOUNTED, Post WWI & Post WWII
HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 4. Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal. 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF NX12229 H J ALLEN NX12229 COL ALLEN H T Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WALKING PROUD
From 1909-1929, all boys 12-14 yrs and men 18-20 were required to enrol for army training only for domestic service. In 1939 all unmarried men aged 21 yrs were required to register for 3 months training for service in Australia and its territories. This was expanded in 1942 when all men 18-35 yrs and single men 35-45 yrs were required to register for the CMF (Citizens Military Force) Many of these then volunteered for the regular army during WW2. However the biggest National Service intake occurred between 1951 and 1972 as a reaction to the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Initially this required all 18 yr olds to complete 176 days of military service. Then in 1964 the lottery system was invoked.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Walking proud: these men were part of the July 9, 1957 national service intake chosen by ballot. The men are pictured at Puckapunyal army camp. Photo supplied by Ernie Hartland.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive - Personal papers, Leonard James Baker Collection, 1918-1971
A collection of items owned by Leonard James Baker who enlisted in the British Army in WWI then migrated to Australia and enlisted in the Australian Army in WWII. The period covered by the collection is 1918-1971.1. Photograph of Len Baker in WWI British Army uniform 2. Certificate of Transfer to Reserve 1918 3. Photograph of Len and Edie Baker's wedding in 1932 4. Letter from St Paul's Church of England, East Kew vicarage 1940 5. Letter from City of Kew 1941 6. Wallet from City of Kew given in WWII 7. 2nd Australian Imperial Force Certificate of Discharge, dated 7 May 1941 8. Australian Military Forces Volunteer Defence Corps Certificate of Discharge dated 15/3/42 - 9/10/45 9. British Passport issued 20 April 1971 from British High Commission Canberra 10. One original and two copied photographs of his wedding. The items were donated by the great-niece of Len Baker. Many can be viewed in the image carousel above.ww1 (1914-1918), second world war (1939-1945), first world war (1914-1918), ww2 (1939-1945), wwii (1939-1945), wwi (1914-1918), len baker, city of kew -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, FORMAL, 1968
Uniform re Bertram Charles (Bluey) Addington. Initially enlisted No S5269 on 20.4.1942, discharged as a Pte on 13.5.1943 in 4th Bn Volunteer Defence Corps. Re enlisted No 140422 on 25.5.1943 in the RAAF, discharged 5.5.1948 with the rank of Cpl in Laverton Transit Departure and Reception. At some point enlisted in the Army No 41843 and served Vietnam in Aust Force Provost Corp from 19.4.1967 - 19.4.1968, Aust Army Training Team Vietnam 4.8.1970 - 14.10.1971. Awarded U.S Army commendation for Service, Vietnam Armed Forces Honor medal 2nd class. Service ribbons on jacket. 1. British Empire medal. 2. British War medal 1939 - 45 3. Aust Service medal 4. Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Long Service and good conduct Medal 6. South Vietnam Campaign Medal. .1) Jacket, woollen. Four breast pockets. The top two pockets are held shut with a button. Has woven WO1 metal badges. There are four brass buttons holding the front shut. It has a detachable collar system (white). The collar badges are a laurel wreath, topped with a crown and 2 crossed swords in the centre. The motif on the buttons is similar, but, without the wreath it has a ribbon bar with six medals. .2) Trousers, woollen. Black with white stripe down each leg. .3) Swagger stick. Dowel with woven leather cover.ww2, vietnam war, passchendaele barracks trust -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, John Taylor
Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two star and seven round shaped miniature medals all attached to various striped ribbons in one row mounted on black felt with large pin attached at rear.ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Administrative record - Book - Record of Service, John Taylor, C1940
Record of Service books issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two brown cardboard covered books containing lined pages2/900269 Pte Taylor J N QX25010 Pte Taylor J Nww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Container - Cigarette case, C1940
Cigarette case belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Square silver metal case with left side hinge. A small rising sun badge is affixed in centre on top cover.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Domestic object - Playing cards, C1940
Pack of playing cards belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Light green cardboard packet containing playing cardsLucky Chips Playing Cardsww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Medals
Australian Army service medals awarded to Clarence William DREHER VX11730 born 15/6/1911 at Netherby. Enlisted on 19/4/1940 and discharged 23/10/1940. Served 912 days abroad assigned to the 1st Australian Corp of SignalsSix medals with multi coloured ribbons attached mounted on black felt with large pin attached at rear. Three of the medals are star shaped in copper coloured metal and three are round in silver coloured metal. The 1939-45 Star/Africa Star and Pacific Star all feature a crown and the royal cypher of King George VI The round shaped medals 1939-45 Defence medal/War medal and Service medal feature the head of King George VI All medals are engraved VX11730 C DREHERaustralian army, ww2, c dreher, corps of sigs -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, John Taylor
Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two star and eight round shaped medals all attached to various striped ribbons mounted on red felt covered board.QX25010 JN Taylorww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, Esquire, 1950 and 1981
John Bruce MacCathie. POB: Dalkeith, Scotland. DOB: 4 AUG 1923. WWII: He served in the Royal Navy, Service No C/JX340061. POST WWII: As a member of the British Armed Forces he applied to stay in Australia – the National Archives holds his application form. MARRIAGE: He married Isabel Noel Fulton in 1949, in Vic. AUST. MIL. FORCES: He joined the Aust. Army and served from 1953 to 1977. His number then was 35175 in the Royal Aust. Engineers. His last rank was Sergeant. Returned Service League: He spent some time as a member of the Castlemaine Sub Branch. DEATH: He died 28 JUN 2005. His remains are in the Garden of Remembrance, Springvale, VIC. FAMILY: He was survived by his wife Isabel ( dec 2020) and two children. Ribbons 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Atlantic Star with Rosette, 3. Africa Star with Rosette. 4. Italy Star, 5. Defence Medal, 6. War Medal 1939-45, 7. General Service Medal 1962, 8. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.1. Jacket - Khaki, woollen. On both arms are Sergeants cloth stripes and a cloth badge for Royal Aust. Engineers. It has eight medal ribbons on left breast. 2. Trousers - Khaki, woollen. Zip fly, no cuffs on ankles. 3. Lanyard - cotton, black. Small loop one end, large loop at other end.Written in jacket is “35175 MacCathie” A tag in jacket shows his Navy no. “C/JX340061” - British Navy.post ww2, uniform, winter, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS WW2, c.1940 - c post WW2
Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBON SETS ARMY, Post 1945
The ribbons belonged to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838 2/7th Bn. This set of ribbons are actually made from the original ribbons that came with his Service medals. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Service ribbons mounted on a green cardboard backing. Top row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. Bottom row. 1. Pacific Star. 2. Defence Medal. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal.ribbons, service, military -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals - Australian, Circa 1950
Pte E.A. Middleborough was killed in action in Egypt 31st October 1942 while serving with 2/32 Australian Infantry Battalion. Buried at El Alamein War Cemetery.Framed display containing 5 WW2 Australian medals and memorial scroll. Medals are; 1939-45 Star, Africa Star complete with 8th Army clasp, Defence Medal. War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal.Details on medals; VX35798 E.A. Middleborough -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CITIZENS OF CALIFORNIA GULLY, California Gully Mechanics Institute, c1946
Presented "In Appreciation of Service/ rendered in the/ Second World War 1939-45".Certificate - appears to be an original certificate on thick paper which has been laminated. Red and dark blue print on beige background surrounded by colour illustrations - red, white, and blue flag, the Australian Coat of Arms; Navy, Army and Air Force badges, laurel leaves and scroll work.Certificate presented to "LAC E.R. Bassett" by the "Citizens of California Gully".certificate, ww2, raaf, lac e.r. bassett -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Gay Halstead 1929, Story of the RAAF Nursing Service 1940-1990, 1994
Established in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.Illustrated book with blue cover. Front cover has a coloured illustration by Vivian and Marjorie Mare of a nurse in uniform standing in front of a plane, the title is printed in blue and the author's name printed in white. Title and author's name are also printed in white on the spine. The back cover has a collage of black and white photographs of RAAF personnel including nurses. Limited edition of 1000 copies.non-fictionEstablished in July 1914, the Royal Australian Airforce Nursing Service (RAAFNS) personnel expanded from 45 in December 1940 to 616 in December 1945. Miss Margaret Irene Lang was appointed Matron-in -Chief and her staff's conditions in service were similar to those of the Australian Army Nursing Service. The nurses were originally attached to RAAF bases in Australia but later served in New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. With the Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit (MAETU), established in 1944, nurses helped with aerial evacuation of casualties and were involved with the liberation of Prisoners of War from Singapore and other areas. The service was disbanded at the end of World War Two, but in 1948 a peace-time service was formed, and the RAAF nurses have served in the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency and the Vietnam War. They continue to care for the sick and injured at RAAF hospitals. Includes honours, awards and the nominal roll of RAAFNS 1940-1952.royal australian air force nursing service-history, world war 1939-1945-medical care-australia, military nursing-australia, nurses, nursing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS VARIOUS, 1939, 1945,1947, 1965
.1) India, Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 .2) Dutch (DHK 1940-45)Military, army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marine .3) India, 1947-48 General Service Jammu & Kashmir 25048 Separation. .4) Dutch, 1945-49 Issued to Dutch Army. War against Indon. Rebels. .5) India, 1965 Rausha Medalfor Bravery 1965numismatics - medals, india, dutch, ron mills collection -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Beret, Grand’mere Knitting Company Limited, C1952
Red felt beret belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Red felt beret with black lining and edged in black leatherSize 6 1/2 1952ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 enlisted on 24.4.41 in the 2nd AIF aged 37 years. Posted to Pioneer Wing 23.6.1941, graded Cook Group 2 in 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. Embark for the Middle East 2.11.1941 disembarking 4.11.1941, relinquishes Group 2 Cook position, embark for Batavia 18.2.1942, reported Missing in Action Java then Missing POW 7.3.1942, recovered POW Siam 20.8.1945, embark from Singapore 29.9.45 disembarking Australia 17.10.1945, discharged from the Army 1.3.1946. With the entry of Japan into the war the 2/2nd Battalion embarked from the Middle East for Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Edward Joseph Flynn VX28373 enlisted on 19.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 29.12.1940, disembark 29.11.1940, embark for Australia 5.2.1942, disembark 16.3.1942, embark for New Guinea 12.6.1942, disembark Sydney 8.12.1943 for leave, from here he spends time in hospital with Malaria then Dermatitis of the Face. Embark for Morotai 10.4.1944, disembark 22.4.1945, embark for British North Borneo 30.5.1945, embark for Australia 28.10.1945, disembark Brisbane 15.11.1945. On discharge from the AIF 6.12.45 he was still serving as a Gunner in 2/3rd Anti Tank Regt. He would also be entitled to the Australian Service medal 1945 - 75.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re E.J Flynn. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal.1939 - 45"VX28373 E J FLYNN"numismatics- medals - military, medals, service awards, medals army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Clarence Wilfred Curnow enlisted initially as V12644 on 1.4.1941 then joined the AIF on 27.8.42 as VX100151 and served in 1st Aust Pack Transport Coy AASC. At discharge from the Army he was a L/Cpl on 24.10.45. He had 652 days in Australia and 638 days outside Australia.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (4) Re C.W.Curnow. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45."VX100151 C.W.Curnow"medal set, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
Leonard James Cross No WX6147 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.7.40 aged 39 years 10 months in 2/11th Bn, embarked for the Middle East 16.4.1941, transfer to the AAMC then to 2/7th Field Ambulance 31.7.1941, embark for Aust 12.2.1942, entrain for the Northern Territory 21.6.1943, discharged from the Army 15.2.1944.Medal Set of five court mounted re L.J. Cross. .1 Africa Star, original medal unstamped. .2 1939 - 45 Star, original medal unstamped. .3 War Medal 1939-45. .4. Defence Medal. .5 Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.3) .4) .5) "WX6147 L.J.Cross"medals, middle east, field ambulance -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Army Slouch Hat, Dunkerley Ltd, C1950
Army slouch hat issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Khaki felt hat with rising star badge attached to brim turned up on right side. Dark and light blue diamond patch attached to hat band/pugaree.Dunkerley Ltd Akubra Size 6 1/2 Made in Australiaww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL, Swann & Hudson, C1971
The RSL membership badge issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.The badge is a symbol of readiness at all times to render service to the country and to former comrades. No wealth or influence can purchase the RSL badge which may be worn only by those who are members of the RSL.Shield shaped badge with crown on top. White enamel with blue circle in centre above red colour scroll. Soldier, sailor and airman depicted in centre circle.Reverse - 77211 Property of League ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr