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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Alick Jackomos et al, Forgotten heroes : Aborigines at war from the Somme to Vietnam, 1993
The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.Ill, p.88.The involvement of Victorian and New South Wales Aboriginal people in war; World War One; World War Two; Korea; Vietnam; James Lovett; Hannah Lovett; Reg Rawlings; Henry Thorpe; John Firebrace; Dan Cooper; Jackson Stewart; Reg Saunders; Harry Saunders; George Birkett; Bill Egan; Jack Kennedy; Linda (Lester) Nihill; Marge Tucker; Alice Lovett; Connie Alberts; Stewart Murray; Norman Herbert Franklin; Bill Edwards; Lester Marks Harradine; Clarke family; Merv Bundle; Leo Maxwell Muir; Glen James; Graham Atkinson; Pat Owen; Cummeragunga; Lake Tyers; Framlingham; list of Aboriginal servicemen and women; different treatment of Aboriginal people during the war and after; introduction by Terry Garwood annotated separately.australia - military forces - aboriginal members, australia - aboriginals - personal histories - military -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Bison Books, Korean war, 1990
... -1953 - History General Douglas Macarthur The Korean war ...The Korean war in illustrations and textIndex, ill, p.80.non-fictionThe Korean war in illustrations and textkorean war 1950-1953 - history, general douglas macarthur -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Les Coleman Collection Moorabbin Airport History and photographs - See Description for more details
... Medal Ambassador for Peace Medal Korea Ministry of Patriots... Airport History WW 2 and Korean War aircraft photos Personal ... -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac Day, 198?
Photo of a legatee marching on Anzac Day, his name is not known. The year is not known but the photo was with others from the 1980s to 1990s. His medals include a Companion of the Order of Australia around his neck. Other medals indicate he served in Korea and Vietnam. He is also wearing a sprig of rosemary and a small Australian flag. The Legacy widows prepared these prior to Anzac day and they were given out to the general public as s sign of remembrance. Was found in an envelope marked "For Melbourne Legacy. Anzac Day Parade featuring Legacy Lads.'A record of Legatees marching on Anzac Day and that their medals show a history of distinguished service. Photo of a legatee marching on Anzac Day.anzac day, march -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day, 199?
Photo of legatees marching on Anzac Day in 1997. One legatee has a Companion of the Order of Australia medal around his neck. Other medals indicate he served in Korea and Vietnam. He is walking with George Logan (wearing a hat). Legatee Logan's medals show he served in the Vietnam War. Was found in an envelope marked "For Melbourne Legacy. Anzac Day Parade featuring Legacy Lads.'A record of Legatees marching on Anzac Day and that their medals show a history of distinguished service.Photo of 2 legatees marching on Anzac Day.Handwritten on reverse '25.4.97' in blue pen.anzac day, march -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Reginald Thompson, Cry Korea, 1952
... Korea. Index, ill, p.303. Korean war 1950-1953 - History Korean ...From September 1950 Reginald Thompson reported from the frontline during the four months in which the Korean War was 'won' and 'lost'. After the Inchon landings, he followed UN forces up to the Chinese border and back, witnessing scenes of appalling brutality. No newcomer to war, Thompson was sickened by the carnage left in the wake of America s military machine, and horrified by the implications of this new form of warfare. Cry Korea is not only a powerful piece of reportage, but a cry for us all to examine the all too resonant issues of modern conflict and intervention.Index, ill, p.303.non-fictionFrom September 1950 Reginald Thompson reported from the frontline during the four months in which the Korean War was 'won' and 'lost'. After the Inchon landings, he followed UN forces up to the Chinese border and back, witnessing scenes of appalling brutality. No newcomer to war, Thompson was sickened by the carnage left in the wake of America s military machine, and horrified by the implications of this new form of warfare. Cry Korea is not only a powerful piece of reportage, but a cry for us all to examine the all too resonant issues of modern conflict and intervention.korean war 1950-1953 - history, korean war - american participation -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Australian Army - A Brief History, Austin, Brigadier M and Lever, Major Geoff, 2001
A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.A bound volume of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover. This publication includes 11 maps in colour as well as black and white and colour illustrations.A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.australian military, military history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Jon Cleary, A Flight of Chariots, c. 1964
A Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programBook, hardcover, dark blue cover, gold print on spinefictionA Flight of Chariots is a 1963 novel written by Australian author Jon Cleary about two friends who fly planes during the Berlin Airlift and Korean War then become involved in the space programfiction, australia, adventure -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, DISCHARGE 1975, Australian Military Forces, 30.9.1975
... (Bill) Forrest, served Korea & Malaya. This certificate is his ...William Malcolm (Bill) Forrest, served Korea & Malaya. This certificate is his second enlistment. Refer Cat No 7281P for all his service history.Certificate of discharge AAT - A16 register No P147143. Certificate is attached to a brown buckram covered folding cover. The certificate has details re name, Regt No, rank, enlistment and discharge dates, previous service, postings and trade qualifications, decorations & medals, all print in black, signed in blue and black pen.Main points: "36283 William Malcolm Forrest Sergeant"certificate, discharge, korea, malaya -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, Post 1950
Items of uniform issued to Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF and 3742 A.R.A 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his full service history. The ribbons denote service in WW2, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam during his service. Since retirement he would have received approx 4 more awards.Uniform, Service dress. .1) Shirt polyester .2) Trousers .3) waist belt .4) neck tie kahki .5) Jacket and waist belt, comprises 2 x collar badges, 3 x rows of service ribbons, 1 x Unit citation, shoulder lanyard, ICB, 3 x Sgt’s stripes on arms .6) Shoe black .7) Shoe black .8) slouch hatcostume - headwear, uniforms - army, footwear -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, King, Jonathan, Great battles in Australian history
As historian Jonathan King takes us to the battlefields of long ago, and then on a rollercoaster-ride right up to the war in Afghanistan, he brings history alive, laying bare the significance of each battle.As historian Jonathan King takes us to the battlefields of long ago, and then on a rollercoaster-ride right up to the war in Afghanistan, he brings history alive, laying bare the significance of each battle.world war, 1914-1918, participation, australian, korean war, 1950-1953, participation, australian, world war, 1939-1945, participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975, participation, australian -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/05/2000 12:00:00 AM
Only four Australian Mustangs saw wartime action all in KoreaColour photograph of Mustang aircraft owned by Judy Pay and Dick Hourigan of Tyabb piloted by Darcy O'├onnor taken at Airshow Bairnsdale Victoriaarmed forces -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Reid Richard, Page Courtney, Pounds Robert, In Captivity. Australian Prisoners of War in the 20th.Century, 1999
An account of Australians as prisoners of war from W.W.1 to the Korean War. Includes personal recollections and short biographies. Illustrated with photographs.military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Korea Biographies 2001 50th. Anniversary Commemoration, 2001
... Entrance gippsland Military History Stories of Korean War veterans ...Stories of Korean War veterans, service nurses and war widows who represented the Australian Korean War veteran community in the official mission to Korea in April 2001 to commemorate the 50th.anniversary of the Korean War.military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Evans, Ben, Out in the Cold- Australia's involvement in the Korean War 1950-1953, 2000
An account of the wartime service of Australians in Korea from 1950 to 1953. Illustrated with photographs and a map.military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Payne, Keith, Keith Payne VC: No One Left Behind, 2021
... history - (Australia Vietnam S. Korea) From the battlefields ...From the battlefields of Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to the struggle for veterans' welfare, Keith Payne has never shied away from a fight.From the battlefields of Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to the struggle for veterans' welfare, Keith Payne has never shied away from a fight.soldiers - australia - biography, payne, keith vc, military history - (australia, vietnam, s. korea) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Army Tankard
Tankard to commemorate conflicts in which the Australian Army has been involved since and including World War I. From the Returned Services League, Mitcham Sub-Branch, 26 McDowall Street, Mitcham, cnr Harrison Street when it closed early 2014.Australian Army Tankard with Australian rising sun badge on front. Tankard is made of pewter with a glass base. On the tankard all the conflicts that the Australian fought in are commemorated from World War I to Vietnam.The Australian Army Tankard, World War I, World War I, Mesopotamia, Flanders, German New Guinea, Gallipoli, France, Palestine, World War II, North Africa, Crete, Malaya, S.W. Pacific, Timor, New Guinea, Java, Bougainville, Borneo, Greece, Syria, Singapore, South Africa, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam.military history, army, metalcraft, pewterware -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - DOLL COLLECTION: SOFT BABY DOLL
Soft Stuffed baby doll with plastic head and hands.Dresses in pink with white bib and bottle in hand.toys, dolls, plastic, joy time. made in korea for george tauber imports melbourne australia. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 25 JULY 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen pages of typed notes headed Mayoral Report 25 July 1951. Corrections in green ink. In the format he used for his talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Melbourne Lord Mayor's Ball, the traffic inspector, the cattle markets, the Korean War, Sewerage works, the City Engineer.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo, 3bo 'the mayor speaks'