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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Australian soldiers pocket book, January 1940
Soldiers pocket book issued to Leonard Francis MULDOON VX10046 .Born on 14 July 1909 at Condoblin NSW. Enlisted 23 January 1940 at South Melbourne Served during WW2 An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Burgundy colour imitation leather cover book held together with bandaids pocket book, ww2, muldoon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Brooch, c1940
Brooch attached inside Australian Army Soldier's pocket book belonging to Lance Sergeant Leonard Francis MULDOON VX10046 who served during WW2. Born 14/7/1909 at Condoblin NSW but enlisted at South Melbourne in Victoria.Rectangle metal brooch housing three filigree metal circles with red and blue plaited metal surround.leonard francis muldoon, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
Photograph of Lance Sergeant Leonard Francis MULDOON VX10046 born 14 July 1909 Condoblin NSW. Enlisted at South Melbourne.Black and white photograph of soldier standing in front of house.ww2, leonard francis muldoon, army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Military Medal, Private Roy SANDOW MM
Original Military Medal issued to Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow, born at Georgetown South Australia who enlisted in Melbourne on the 19th September 1914 and served with the 5th Battalion AIF. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery at Polygon Wood, Belgium on 20th September 1917 and died of his wounds on 22nd September 1917. His citation reads:- During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Round silver metal disc medals with blue red and white striped ribbon 1120 Pte. R L. Sandow 5 / AUST INF, military medal, private roy l sandow, 5th battalion, ww1, polygon wood -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, K.W. Truscott
Keith William "Bluey" TRUSCOTT 400213 Awarded DFC & Bar - Born 17/5/1916 Prahran Victoria WW2 RAAF Squadron Leader and Ace fighter pilot who served in Europe, South West Pacific and Milne Bay. Played for Melbourne Football Club. Died at sea and buried at Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth Western Australia. Three coloured photographs depicting head stones in cemetery400213 Squadron Leader K.W. Truscott DFC & Bar Royal Australian Air Force 28th March 1943 Aged 26 In Loving Memory of our Darling Son His duty nobly done. truscott, raaf, ww2, dfc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Report on the potential relocation of the South Africa and China War Memorial, 2011
Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.war memorials, box hill returned servicemens league, box hill gardens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army uniform, c1966
From Mitcham RSLKhaki military jacket, long sleeved with 4 pockets 2 above waist with bass buttons and 2 below with flaps. Four brass buttons and button holes down front of jacket. Belt attached at waist with leather straps and small brown buttons on each side. Epaulets on each shoulder with brass buttons and red braid attached on right side down to right breast pocket. Label inside left side 'eE W P/L South Australia 1966 size 39 regular class 8405 66-09-8464. Dry clean only repress using iron and damp cloth on medium to low steam iron. Crease upper half of lapels onlyuniforms, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Durban South Africa Drivers Licence
It appears that Mr WA Benville was born in/near Durban South Africa on 6th Oct 1884. He served for Her Majesties Services for 222 days in the Boer war then came to Australia. He worked as Electrician at the GPO and lived at 180 High St.Kilda and joined the Australian Imperial Force, Australian flying Corps on 26/6/1917. Service No, 2320. Rank,.Air Mechanic 2nd Class. Roll Title Flying Corps Conflict Operation, First World War 1914-1918. Mr Benville Departed Melbourne on HMAT Port Sydney A15 on 9/11/1917. He was Married to Mrs Emily Madge Benville when he enlisted in Australia. Mrs Benville died on 10th July 1947. ( Buried at the Cheltenham Cemetery) Mr William Arthur Benville Died on 28th August 1976. Rest In Peace. Drivers licence to drive a Motor Car "William Arthur Benville" Natal Province District of Durban South Africa. Pink Cover.(The licence is written in English on left and Afrikaans on right. [We have used the English Inscriptions] Natal Province-Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulation Ordinance 1937. (Ordinance No. 10 of 1937 as amended) Drivers Licence class of motor vehicle in which respect licence is granted Motor Car. 123659. Issued to Surname Benville, Christian Name William Arthur, Address 178 Florida Rd, Date of Birth 6.10.84, Fee Paid 10/- shillings This licence is hereby granted to the abovenamed person, whose photograph and signature (or right thumb impression) appear hereunder, to drive a motor vehicle of the class described above. (Signature) ?????? Registrar District DURBAN , Date 26Sep 1951 ( Line undecipherable ) he must present his licence at any revenue or borough licencing office for amendment. Change of Address Date New Address Recorded by. Endorsements PN 363-P. 15593/NW.756/4,000/22-6-49 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Circa 1965
Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele CBE is a noted war artist famous for his portraiture of war scenes. He is Australia's longest serving war artist and completed more commissioned paintings than any other painter. The artist was born on the 13th June 1912 at Edwardstown South Australia. He died on the 2nd December 1993 at Bedford Park South Australia. He was educated at Prince Albert College at Westbourne Park in South Australia.Framed print of an oil on canvas war scene. " Operation Bulimba ".Inscribed Operation Bulimba ( 2/15th Battalion attack near Tel El Eisa Egypt in September 1942. Artist Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele CBE. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
South African Medal, Circa 1900s
The Queens South Africa Medal was awarded to British and Colonial Military personal and civilians who served in the Second Boer War. On the death of Queen Victoria the medal became the "Kings Africa Medal". Was awarded for service after January 1902. There were 176,000 medals awarded.Queens South African Medal. Round Silver Medal with 4 bars on cotton ribbon - Orange Red and Black stripes. The Bars were for campaigns South Africa 1902 , South Africa1901, Transvaal and Orange Free State. There were 26 bars awarded for the various campaigns. Obverse side shows Queen Victoria - reverse side depicts Britannia with South Africa above.The medal was awarded to Private J James # 2784. RLY. PNR. REG x. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Cap Badge
The origins of the Royal Australian Engineers date back to 15th November 1860 when the Corps of Engineers was founded in Victoria by Peter Scratchley. By 1876, five of the six colonies - New South Wales , Victoria ,Queensland ,Tasmania and Western Australia - had raised their own engineer units. The RAE is ranked fourth in seniority in the Corp of the Australian Army.Silver and Gold coloured hat badge showing outer laurel wreath surrounding gold St Edwards Crown with inner gold belt and ER in centre.The inner gold belt is inscribed Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense. (Meaning - in French -" Evil be to him who evil thinks." Below the wreath in gold are the words "Royal Australian Engineers." The centre has the gold " E R ". -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Photograph:, South Command Training School< Lara, No 13 Course
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Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medal:, South Africa with Transval and Netal bar
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Medals, mounted, Unknown
NilAustralian Active Service Medal1945-75 , Korean medal, General Service medal 1918-62 with clasp Malaya and General Service Medal 1962 with clasp South Vietnam. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Brass ashtray, G.E. Section, 106 Field Workshop, 1970
Linked to Cfn R.R. Clarke. Vietnam War History.Ashtray made of brass with a medium size shell cartridge in the middle and 2 smaller size bullet shells attached to the cartridge. The brim of the astray lifts off the main body. (Trench art).Presented to Cfn R.R. Clarke from G.E. Section, 106 Fd Wksp, Nui Dat. South Vietnam 13-8-70 is inscribed on the side. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation to PM4551 Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman R.A.N.R, Citation to ABLE SEAMAN CYRIL PERCY WHITEMAN, PM445,R .A. N.R, unknown
WWII historical significanceCitation His Majesty the King has been Graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman. the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in hazardous operations in dangerous waters in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Victory Medal 1945
Circular Medal with suspension loop. The front of the medal shows a Knight with sword in front of an outline of Australia &1945, The back shows a map of the southern hemisphere showing Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, South America & South Africa. At the top has words Victory Medal and the bottom manufacturers marking,Victory Medal 1945 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Various memorial coins
Our Legends 25 cent coin: OBVERSE Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II in the field of the coin. Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 IRB. REVERSE Depiction of a Victoria Cross Medal. 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean war coin: The coin design background of vertical lines replicates the stainless steel poles which are a major feature of the design of the Australian National Korean War Memorial in Canberra. The 'Dove of Peace' is shown between the floral emblems of South Korea and Australia. 1915 Gallipoli Coin: The Royal Australian Mint released the 2005 One Dollar Coin commemorating the 90th anniversary of the ANZAC landing on Gallipoli. The design of the coin has a silhouette image of an Australian bugler. This design is very plain and simple, but it portrays its message - ‘Lest We Forget. The image captures the ‘sounds of the last post being played as the sun sets over the beaches of Gallipoli. Whilst commemorating the 90th anniversary of Gallipoli, the image of the bugler is the highly relevant in relation to all conflicts in which Australia has fought. Centenary of the Australian Army coin: This coin is being minted in memory of those who have given their lives in the past and those who still serve for our country today. The $1 coin displays the Army crest, also referred to as the "rising sun" crest. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Mauser? with South Africa engraved on stock
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Army Jacket, C1965
Khaki polyester Dress Jacket. Post 1960It has the ribbons of the Vietnam Medal and South Vietnam Star mounten on the chest. Also collar badges of the Royal Australian Engineers in gilt finish. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Flag, Japanese flag, WW2
Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant." -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Memorial Scroll, C 1922
Scroll was donated to th Ringwood RSL with George Thom's medals.WW1 Memorial Scroll sent to the family of George Thom South African Infantry after his death on service. Mounted in a plastic frame.Pte. George Thom 4 Bn. S. African Inf. written on scroll\in red ink. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Headgear Cap Private purchase, Modern
Black cap with gold trim. Purchased as a souvenir.Nui Dat South Vietnam Floral leaves on peak -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book WW1 South Australian, The British Australian Publishing Service, All Australian Memorial, Circa 1917
Records the name and details of many South Australians that served in WW1.Lists details and photographs of South Australian personnel who served at Gallipoli and the Western Front including those who were killed (Red leather bound)Australias roll of honour with heroes and helpers. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Printed Display item, c 1921
WWI memorial to a soldier from CollingwoodMemorial certificate for Pte Harry Metcalf 23rd Btn KIA 18/6/1916 on backing board Certfiicate has photos of memorials located on Western Front covering South African, Ulster, Highlanders, Australian and British -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Membership identification, Waterside Workers Federation of Australia - Melbourne Branch
Card board cover four paper pagesBearer - H A Webb, 200 Park Street, South Melbourne No 4419. For years 1951 - 1954. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal Boer War, Queens South Africa Medal 1899 - 1902 with four clasps, C 1903
Medal and description mounted on velvet covered cardAwarded to Pte. J. Irvine 3171 Royal Irish Rifles -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Boer War rosette, 1905 and 1919
Robert Summerton Games served in the Boer War with the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles No 1614. He enlisted again in WW1 and served with the 5th Australian Light Horse and also the 4th Camel Regiment. Ribbon bar for Queen South Africa and King South Africa Medals, Rosette made of cloth in the colours of the QSA. Also cardboard Qld railway pass dated 6th May 1919. Also part of the box that was sent to Pte. Games containing his Boer War QSA. Trooper R S Games -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment First aid/medical kit, Sanax First Aid Company, 1939
Khaki Canvas Bag designed for First Aid Kit. Contains 25 items including 2 x tweezers, 1 x eye bath, 1 x metal syringe, 1 x bottle gauze strip, 1 x snaake bite kit, 1 x pocahontas inhaler, 1 x water sterilizing kit, 1 x cat gut in glass tube, 1 x blade in container, 1 x splint set, 1 x first field dressing 1939 Smith and Nephew, 4 x large field dressingss, 2 x splint holders ?, 1 x First Aid book, 1 x Sanax First Aid card.Receipt from Red Cross Victorian Division South Melbourne Branch dated 14th April 1942. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Button British, Circa 1870
The site of Rorke's Drift is probably most renowned for the defence by a British Force of less than 200 soldiers who held out a against 2000 Zulus in 1879. The story of the epic battle is portrayed in the film ZULU starring Michael Caine and Stanley Baker. Brass British Army Button found at the Site of Rorke's Drift Natal South Africa with 4 recent photos and research. Made in Birmingham on the reverse.