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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - BOOK & CERTIFICATE, 1945
Items relate to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282. Enlisted 11.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF age 22 years 10 months. Served in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from 23.6.1945 to 19.11.1945. On discharge from the Army 30.11.1945 he was a Sergeant in No 1 Ordnance Field Park AASC. Refer Reg No's 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.2. .1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83, brown, card covered. .2) Certificate of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF. Details name, rank, unit, service home & abroad, enlistment & discharge dates. Paper sheet with black printed ink..1) Handwritten in ink at top: Left: Army No: VX31282 Centre: Rank: Sgt Right: Name: DAY H M .2) Information typed at top centre: VX31282 Sergeant Howard Maxwell DAY 11 Jun 1940 - 30 Nov 1945documents - certificates, books - military -
Wangaratta High School
Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris certificate of Discharge, 1944
Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris (born 4/3/1914) was the eldest son of Walter 'Bob' and Zillah Harris of Bendigo. He enlisted in the C.M.F. 8th L.H. February 1937. No V22764. He enlisted in the A.I.F. 7th January 1941 when the 8th light horse disbanded. He was then posted to he 143 P.O.W. camp Murchison. He was made a Sgt. at Geelong.Paper Certificate with Australian military forces logo and some slight ageing evident. Reads: Australian Military forces Certificate of Discharge certificate no. 66757 This is to certify that v22764 Sgt Mervyn Sylvester Walter Harris- 6 Aust. Aux. House fnanopant cay who enlisted for the C.M.F on the 25th day of Nov 1939 and who served on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces for a total effective period of nine hundred and fifty four days which included active service in Australia for 748 days outside Australia for [0] days is discharged from the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue of that service the soldier was awarded or became eligible for [no] medals and decorations [no] war badge. this discharge takes effect on and from the first day of may one thousand nine hundred and forty four. [signitures]Australian Military forces Certificate of Discharge certificate no. 66757 This is to certify that v22764 Sgt Mervyn Sylvester Walter Harris- 6 Aust. Aux. House fnanopant cay who enlisted for the C.M.F on the 25th day of Nov 1939 and who served on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces for a total effective period of nine hundred and fifty four days which included active service in Australia for 748 days outside Australia for [0] days is discharged from the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue of that service the soldier was awarded or became eligible for [no] medals and decorations [no] war badge. this discharge takes effect on and from the first day of may one thousand nine hundred and forty four. [signitures -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter, 1945
Silver cigarette lighter issued to Sapper G.W. Skidmore, No. 39570 when he enlisted in 1968.1945 D...Dcigarette lighter, gordon skidmore -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 31/1/1919
James Joseph Kirkham No 685 enlisted in the AIF with F Coy 8th Batt on 21.8.1914 age 25 years. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, hospital 19.5.1915 with Influenza then Rhuematism, return to Gallipoli 6.8.1915. Embark for France 26.3.1916, hospital 25.4.1917 with Appendicitis, return to unit 10.12.1917, attached to 1st Pioneer Batt 9.3.1918, return to Australia, leave for 1914 personnel 8.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 31.9.19. Refer 1283, 1986P.Certificate of discharge, Register No 1135 for Pte James Joseph Kirkham no 685, 1st Pioneers, 31/1/1919. Details name, rank, regt no, enlistment date, service at home and abroad, reason for discharge and discharge date. Certificate has been laminated.documents - certificates, military history-service records, kirkham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - SCHOOL ROLL OF HONOR, The Southland Press, C.1918
An ANZAC Day booklet Commemoration of Former Students who enlisted and or died in WW1 from the State School No. 307 from Queensberry St North, Melbourne and included a PATRICK FRAWLEY. Refer Cat No 7424.4 for his service details.Two page fold over card. On yellow cardboard with brown writing and picture of State School Queensberry St. in Top centre on page 1. Two poems below for "The Call & "ANZAC". Page 2 has a Roll of Honor. In the middle is a list of the Fallen within a Wreath and on either side is a list of those who had enlisted. “Issued by Head Teacher & Committee of State School 307 North Melbourne”ww1, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 24.10.45
Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Valerie Polley, War & Warrandyte 1914-18 - Valerie Polley, 2016
The story of the township and its enlisted men during the Great War, by Valerie Polley, Warrandyte Historical Society.This book has been compiled from posters exhibited in the Warrandyte Historical Society's exhibition entitled War & Warrandyte 1914-18, made possible by a grant through the Anzac Centenary Community Grants (Veterans Fund) from the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council. -
Wangaratta High School
WWII Propaganda and Photos, 1915-2017
a collection of WWII posters and commemorative images. - In Flanders fields, South Australians come and help enlist at once. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Cliff Game
Black and white photo of Cliff Game, said to be first soldier in district to enlist for World War I.game, cliff, world war, 1914 - 1918 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
Thomas William Francis No 2584. Enlisted on 7.7.1915 in 4th reinforcements 29th Batt AIF. Embarked 14.3.16. KIA 20.7.16 (Fromelles) no known grave. The photo is one of a number that originally hung in the "Gallery of Honour" foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo now the Bendigo Military Museum. On 12.4.2013 it was announced that his remains had been identified. Refer Cat No 8003.Portrait photo B &W of a soldier in uniform, Great coat and peak hat re T.W Francis. Photo is set in a grey background with a dark stained wood frame."Pte T.W Francis 29th Batt D Coy A.I.F, enlisted July 1915, embarked March 1916. Killed in Action July 1916". brsl, smirsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - ENLISTMENT LETTER, RAAF Recruiting Centre, 4th August 1941
... Enlistment ...This is a reply to F.G.Davey’s application to join the RAAF as an Aircrew member. His call up for training was likely to be December 1941 or later. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Letter typed in black ink on paper designed to be folded to form an envelope, envelope seal attached above the Commonwealth of Australia letter head, recipients name and address on the back under “On His Majesty’s Service”Bottom right hand corner, “Hand written signature in black ink.”enlistment, aircrew member -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Legatee Edward Scott, 194
A portrait of a Legatee that had rejoined to serve in the second World War. The caption says it is Legatee E T T Scott. From NAA.gov.au Edward Thomas Tronson Scott joined on 6 March 1918 to serve in World War One, he was enroute on a troop ship when Armistice occurred and then ship returned to Australia. He caught influenza and was hospitalised for several months before being discharged. His records from the DVA show he enlisted 13 July 1940 and attained the rank of Major (service number VX46714), his posting at discharge was AASC Vic L of C Area. The portrait was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). Legatee E T T Scott died 30 September 1962.A record of a legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of Legatee E T T Scott who re-enlisted in WW2. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.legatee, portrait, edward scott -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MEDAL, SHIRE
There are two Brothers “Ray and Wilson BROADBENT” The correct spelling for Rae not Ray. Rae enlisted No 31395 on 12.9.1916 in 8th F.A.B reinforcement No 7, embarked for England 23.12.1916, embark for France 19.6.1917, transfers to 5th F.A.B, WIA 1.8.1917 GSW to right hand, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1918 medically unfit. Wilson Lyle BROADBENT enlisted No 3034 in 10th reinforcements 5th Bn on 13.7.1915, embark for Egypt 29.9.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 GSW to face severe, discharged from the AIF 13.3.1918.Medal, brass, star shaped with a central circle, inside circle is a map of Australia with a soldier and rifle, a small ring at the top, on the rear engraving and raised writing.On the front,”From the Shire of Marong”, On the rear in raised form, “Presented to .... who enlisted for the Great War that commenced on 4.8.1914”, Engraved on rear, “Ray - Wil BROADBENT”. The “Wil” has 3 engraved lines through.marong shire, medals -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, R.J.C. Moore, c1917
Copy of Studio portrait of 6852 Private Rupert James Cavanagh Moore, 22nd Battalion, of Wangaratta, Vic., (seated), and two other unidentified soldiers of 22nd Battalion. Pte Moore, a printer prior to enlisting on 6 February 1917, embarked from Melbourne on HMAT Ascanius on 11 May 1917 with the 19th Reinforcements. He was killed in action in France on 13 July 1918, at the age of 25. Copy of black and white portrait of three uniformed men two standing and one seated in front.Attached to photograph - Private Rupert James Cavanagh Moore (seated) Enlisted in Wangaratta 6/2/1917 Killed in action in France 13/7/1918rupert james cavanagh moore, wangaratta, 22nd battalion, ww1, kia, 3rd machine gun battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - NOTEBOOK WW1, 1916-1918
Horace Selleck served in the Citizens Military Forces for many years prior to enlisting in the 38th Batt AIF as a Captain on 4.5.16. He embarked with the 38th Batt in June 1916 as part of D Coy. WIA on 1.2.17 with Deafness from Shelling. WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.17 with multiple GSW's to the arms and wrist. He was KIA on 20.7.18 at night by a sniper while visiting night posts in Vaire Wood. The extensive listing of the men under him was retrieved by Sgt Jack Lockett No 1194 D Coy 38th Batt. Jack Lockett went on to become Australia's oldest man attaining the age of 111. Officer's notebook with green fabric or paper cover containing names, ages, enlistment dates, military skills, pay allowances and civilian trades of approx 450 soldiers who passed through the command of Capt Horace Ferdinand Selleck, 38th Btn AIF.inside cover: "Capt HF Selleck"documents-notebooks, military history-service records, selleck, 38th bn -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell and Leave or Duty Ration Book, No makers mark, Early 20th Century
This Certificate of Discharge was issued to 6251 Pte George Dilwell upon completion of Enlistment Leave or Ration Book was issued when 6251 Pte Diwell went on leave 28 May 1919 - 11 June 1919.This the original Certificate of Discharge and Ration Book of 6251 Pte George Dilwell who served during WW1Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell, buff colour page oblong page. Leave or Duty Ration Book Serial No L 22, No 247759, buff colour oblong pages.6251 Pte George Diwell, Certificate of Discharge, Enlisted 15 May 1916 Discharged 12 October 1919 6251 Pte G Diwell, Leave or Duty Ration Book, Soldier or Sailor'discharge, certificate, ww1, pte g diwell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, William Lionel Schwerkolt, 1916
Records of army service of William Lionel Schwerkolt, enlisted 19August 1914, killed in action 11 November 1916.Records of army service of William Lionel Schwerkolt, enlisted 19August 1914, killed in action 11 November 1916.Records of army service of William Lionel Schwerkolt, enlisted 19August 1914, killed in action 11 November 1916.world war 1914-1918, schwerkolt, william lionel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Military service of Fred Brian Cox, 2000?
A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan.A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan. A life of Fred Brian Cox, Box Hill and Blackburn resident who enlisted in the AIF and died as a POW in Japan.armed forces, cox, fred brian, world war, 1939-1945 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Medals, Private Henry JONES
Set of eight medals awarded to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and spent time in hospital in Alexandria after being wounded at Tobruk. He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945. Brown timber frame with maroon velvet mount containing 8 medals, black and white photograph, two brass badges and a black plaque with white inscription .VX48340. Pte. Henry G Jones, 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. Enlisted at Wangaratta 25/7/1940, Twice wounded in action. Discharged 26th September. 1945 henry jones, tobruk, 2/23rd battalion, ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
AIF Service Record of Henry John Higginson
The Higginson family farmed in the Kiewa Valley17 pages of photocopied pages from Henry John Higginson's enlistment and service history with the Australian Imperial Force (WW1)world war 1, war service, higginson, kiewa valley -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Cambrai Day is celebrated annually by Armoured Corps regiments of the British Commonwealth. It marks the anniversary of the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917 when a force of more than 400 British Mark IV Tanks broke the defences of the German Hindenburg Line, It was the first large-scale, effective use of tanks in warfare. Cambrai turned from a battle of great success to failure, but it heralded a new type of warfare and changed the nature of the battlefield forever.The gathering at Buna Barracks Albury, Beersheba Barracks Wangaratta, Bapaume Barracks Benalla and Salamaua Barracks Cobram on 30 November 1986 was the inaugural meeting of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Association.Colour photograph of Corporal Bruce Barnett and Major Gordon Cole taken at Buna Barracks Albury at a Cambrai Day gathering of former members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 30 November 1986.Gordon Cole enlisted as a trooper and progressed to Squadron Commander. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-18, 2014
28 page soft cover booklet. Post Office Gallery Exhibition 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos including some Bendigonians who enlisted. Exhibition dates Dec 2014 to June 2015. Published 2014 by the Bendigo Art GalleryRoss McMullin -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Tinkers at War, Early 21st century
This booklet contains information on the Tinker families who served in World Wars One and Two. The Tinker family lived in South Warrnambool and four sons enlisted in World War One with James Tinker killed in action. There are records in the booklet of two members of the Tinker family who served in World War Two. This booklet is of interest as it gives information about the war services of members of the Tinker family who lives at South Warrnambool. It also has good examples of the cards and letters sent home to Warrnambool from soldiers in the World Wars. This is a booklet of 134 pages produced by a Tinker family member. It contains information (cards, newspaper reports, letters etc) on members of the Tinker families who enlisted in World Wars One and Two. It has black and white and colour photographs, poems, cards, documents, certificates and illustrations. It has a clear plastic cover and red plastic ring binding and a red back cover. tinker families, history of south warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Canterbury Welcomes Back Her Sons And Daughters Souvenir, c1918
Souvenir booklet of enlistments from Canterbury, Balwyn and Deepdene to World War 1914-1918. Lists names of the fallen and the Battlefields. photocopycanterbury, balwyn, deepdene, world war 1914-1918, wars, returned service people -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents - NX84949 O F Atkins
These AIF items were issued to NX84949 O F Atkins during his enlistment 21 Jan 1942 - 14 Dec 1945. Photographs and Newsapapers were collected whilst O F Atkins was posted overseas. The Books I believe would have been acquired post discharge. These documents are originals that belonged to NX84949 O F Atkins, a member of the AIF during WW2. O F Atkins served in the Middle East from 23 August 1942 to 28 February 1943 and Borneo from 25 May 1945 to 5 December 1945.This is a comprehensive collection of items obtained during the enlistment of NX84949 O F Atkins - including Soldiers Paybooks, Drivers Licences, Demobilization Proceedure Book, Dog Tags, Corps Bagdes, Colour Patches, a Self made Dagger in a bamboo sheath, Prayer Books, Photographs and an Album, Newspapers The AIF News 17 October 1942, Enemy Propaganda leaflettes, Books Soldering On, Khaki and Green, Stand Easy. Variousnx84949 o f atkins, ww2, aif, middle east, borneo, documents, photographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ENLISTED
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Enlisted: trooper Harold Berry was 18 when he enlisted at Bendigo on October 9, 1914. He is pictured here prior to embarking for overseas duties. Harold served in Egypt at Gallipoli and in France with the 13th Light horse Regiment. He survived the war.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Diary, Rough Diary 1966, 1958 to 1970
A hard covered diary (in AAB 74) of the activities of the 4/19 PWLH Band, the venue and dress for the performance. There are also notes on enlistments and discharges.band, diary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Roy Charlesworth, 24/11/1941 12:00:00 AM
Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.charlesworth, albert roy, shire of blackburn and mitcham, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
War Service Record, War Service Record 1939-1945 Education Department,Victoria, 1959
Blue covered book with serious water damage. Contains the names and photographs of the Teachers, College Lecturers and Departmental Officers who enlisted in WW2. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Photograph and Medals, L.Cpl. Harold Prest M.M
Photograph of L.Cpl. Harold Pearson Prest M.M. Service Number: 1334 Enlisted Wangaratta 24/3/1916 Embarked on 3/6/1916 on board "Persic" Returned on 20/12/1917 37th. Battalion A.I.F Awarded Military Medal for Bravery Ypres, Belgium 4th of October 1917 Harold's brother George PREST 1333 served with the 38th Battalion Brown timber frame with maroon felt mount containing photograph,three medals with ribbons and metal plaqueL.Cpl. Harold P. Prest M.M. Service Number: 1334 37th. Battalion A.I.F Enlisted 24th March 1916 Awarded Military Medal for Bravery Ypres, Belguim 4th of October 1917 harold prest, 37th battalion aif, ww1, military medal