Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Items in the collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.1. Sepia photo of WW1 Airman holding a piece of machinery standing in a field being J.A.R. Alexander. 2. Black and white photo of people having a snowfight, possibly at an airfield.airmen, airfield, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Postcards collected by R.H. Baron while on leave in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service. 1. Coloured coastal scene featuring yachts, beach goers and cliffs. People are standing on a pebbled beach. 2. Coloured coastal scene featuring cliffs and ocean. 3. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach, bathing machines, cliffs and town buildings. 4. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach with boats and town buildings. 5. Sepia toned photograph featuring houses. Stream running in front of house. Footpath between stream and house. 6. Coloured street scene featuring houses fronting a gravel road. 7. Black and white photograph of a street scene featuring buildings, pedestrians and horse drawn transport. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a street scene. Right side lined with houses. Single pedestrian on footpath. 9. Coloured scene featuring standing stones. 10. Coloured photograph of a ruined building overgrown with vegetation.1. Ladram Bay. 2. Ladram Bay. 3. Budleigh Salterton from East. 4. Budleigh Salterton from West. 5. Budleigh Salterton, Cottages at the Granery, 6. Budleigh Salterton, West Terrace. 7. High St. Budleigh Salterton. 8. Budleigh Salterton, Station Road. 9. Stonehenge. 10. Abbey Ruins, Waverley. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1

Each postcard features handwritten anecdotes and letters to various people in R.H. Baron's family. Baron was a band member. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Coloured drawing of a Stately house with motor car, people and a horse in foreground. 2. Coloured drawing of a couple walking through an avenue of trees. 3. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower. 4. Coloured photograph of a mill building and adjacent body of water. 5. Black and white photograph of a row of buildings fronting an unsealed road. 6. Sepia toned photograph of a large stately three storey house.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to Doris written by R.H. Baron - dated 14 July 1918'. Picturesque, Wiltshire, Charlton House, near Malmsbury. 2. Picturesque Wiltshire Avenue, Savernake Forest. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters and brothers.' 3. St. Mary's Church, Motcombe, Dorset. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'We played at a service at this church last Sunday night (1/12/18), Bob xxx' 4. Worplesdan, Rickford Mill, Handwritten in black ink on back: ' Letter to Alf from R.H. Baron.' 5. Crown Inn, etc. Hartley Row. Handwritten in black ink on back. 'Anecdote signed by Bob (R.H. Baron)'. 6. Longleat House. Handwritten in black ink on back; 'We were playing at a dance at this place a few weeks ago. We had a splendid time. It is near Bath, Bob'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1

Postcards of day often held actual photos on front side. Re collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat 7820 for his service details.1. Black and white postcard photo of the streetscape of "The Bargate, Southampton". On the back is a message from "Andy" to Jack (presumably J.A.R. Alexander). 2. Formal picture of rows of serviceman in uniform in front of some buildings. Postcard space on back is empty. 3. 1. Letter to Jack from Andy. 2. Nil. 3. Says "Love to Daddy from Jack" "Baby held pen to sign above".postcards, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

4. Photograph of a burning Zeppelin shot down at Potter's Barr, London at midnight 1st October, 1916. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's Service.1. Colour photograph of a group of soldiers on parade. Each is in uniform and have shouldered arms. officer in uniform in front of troops. 2. Blank cream coloured postcard. printing front and back in blue type. 3. Sepia toned drawing of a group of three soldiers in uniform. Bomb damaged building in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a burning zeppelin.2. Handwritten in pencil on back 'No.3596' Pte R.H. Baron. 10th Reinforcements, 57th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces abroad. (written twice). 3. Handwritten in black ink on back 'Dear Bob, I wish you a Happy New Year, I hope you treated the poor Huns better than this, from Mum'. 4. Handwritten in black ink and pencil on back: 'Costings of various items in pounds, shillings and pence.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1

This six-postcard group is the eighth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Studio portrait of sergeant, 57th Battalion 2. Unidentified sergeant, 57th Battallion 3. Pay Sergeant, 57th Battalion 4. Sergeant, 57th Battalion 5 Sergeant 57th Battalion 6. Unidentified soldier, 57th Battalion 1. On verso "Yours sincerely Alex, March 1916" 2. On Verso "This is a pal of mine in my old company, he was wounded on 26-9-17 and now in Blighty" 3. "This is our pay sergeant, he came over with me. He is a fine chap and comes from Bendigo" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm

This four-postcard group is the ninth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. From left, lower: Ross, Angus John William 4584 Wilkinson, Albert James 4627 Wheaton, Stanley 4631 Shearer, Robert John Lesley 2896 Macken, Charles Anthony 2007 Howard, Ray Septimus 3556 Rogers, Ernest 1764 Harris, Alfred George 1959 Cockram, Louis 955 Short, Stanley 2684 Rex King (number not traced) 2. Unidentified group of sergeants, 57th Battalion 3. A Company sergeants, 57th Battalion 4. B company sergeants, 57th Battalion 1. Names on verso 2. "Yours sincerely, J.W. Brown Sgt, 57th Battalion, A.I.F pt address Etonia, Coorigil Road Murrumbeena Victoria" 3. "These are the sergeants of A company of our battalion" 4. "This is B company sergeants of our battalion. The three in front came over on the boat with me" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm

This six-postcard group is the tenth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Moore, James Robert 2462 57th Battalion 2. 'Bert H', unidentified Lance Corporal, three years service stripes, unit unidentified. 3. Unidentified medic, from Bendigo 4. Medic, 57th Battalion, not yet identified 5. 'Snow", unidentified 57th Battalion medic 6. Unidentified medic, 57th Battalion 1. "Yours sincerely J R Moore, 57th Battalion A.I.F 17-12-17" 2. "Yours sincerely, Bert H" 3. "Another Bendigo boy doing great work in the A.M.C" 4. "Yours sincerely *** France 20-12-17" on verso "*** co Reuters Ltd, 5 Moore Street Sydney" 5. "Yours sincerely, Snow, 25-2-18" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm

Miniatures re: “Augustus PEGLER MM", No. 967 C. Coy 38th Bn, rank Sgt. Awarded MM 31/8/1918. See Cat No 7501P for his full service details.Medal set miniatures, metal plate mounted. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-18. 3. Victory Medal with clasp "MID” ww1, medals, augustus pegler

The WW1 roll has 11 names with 1 x MC and 1 x DCM award. The WW2 roll has 15 names. The entire structure is in 16 pieces that all fit together.Eaglehawk Lodge No 55 Honour Roll, all marble, all text in gold, the main centre piece is WW1 with Lodge insignia at the top with year dates followed by 2 columns with text and list of names following, at the bottom the Lodge name. Two sections one each side is for WW2 with names on.Centre section, “1914 - 1919 HONOR Roll - The Great War - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939 - 1945”memoroabilia, honor, roll, lodge, eaglehawk

Full name: Robert Sinclair John Mackay, POB Caithness, Scotland. Training notes: "B" is about bearings - navigation. "G" is for guard duty, "H" is for human frame with drawing and notes - skull to toes - bones. "H" is for hemisphere - finding north in north and south hemispheres. "M" Map reading. "Q" Quarter master rules. "R" Road Railway river recon report. "R" .303 Cartridge design and Ballistics. "R" - duties of an R.S.M. "S" - Stretcher drill. Syphilis, Gonorrhea. "ST" is for stables routine. "W" is for words of command, Ambulance formations. At the very back of the book, is a list of numbers in 3 columns. Mackay enlisted on 8.9.1914 No 907 in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance, embarked for Eygpt 2.2.1915, embark for Gallipoli 25.10.1915, Hospital 21.11.1915 (just said “Disc”) while in Eygpt he is hospitalised again with Bronchial Pneumonia rejoin unit 2.4.1916, hospital 6.11.1916 with Bruised Thigh, promoted Cpl 18.2.1918, hospital 4.8.1918 with Catarrhal Jaundice, rejoin unit 14.9.1918, promoted Sgt in the field 29.1.1919, hospital 26.4.1919 (unclear), hospital 20.6.1919 with Fractured right Disc, embark for England 23.7.1919, RTA 4.1.1920, Discharged from the AIF 22.2.1920. Pocket sized address book which has been used as a Training Exercise book. The cover is made of dark buckram. Inside are sections labelled A - Z, with lined pages or each section. First page has written in pencil: - “CPL ROBERT S. MACKAY, 907 3rd L.H.F.A. 3rd L.H. Brigade, A.M.D. MOASCAR 2 Jnay 1918”.ww1, lighthorse, training notes, 3rd field ambulance

1. Small timber cabinet with glass fronted door. Old metal handle. 2 hinges on left side. It holds two Honour rolls. 2. Leather bound book. Gold embossed writing. Gold rim around the edges - brown leather. Marked as Honor Book 1914- 19. Gravel Hill School No. 1566. The edges of pages are "marbled". Each page is handwritten with a short biography of a soldier. There are 82 names and 10 blank pages. 3. Leather bound book. Gold embossed writing. The leather surface has a dimpled appearance. The wording is: Honor Book 1939-1945 - Gravel Hill School No. 1566. There are approx 100 pages that have a service persons name stated. They have a very brief note above name.ww1, ww2, honour books, gravel hill school

The letter describes various financial arrangements, the letter has him in 20th MGC. Alexander Cross Smyth, No 559, enlisted 19.10.16, age 27 years 2 months in 8th Reinforcements 10th Machine Gun Company. Embarked for England 14.2.1917, embark for France 5.6.1917, detached to “A” Burial unit 9.4.1919, detached to Australian Graves Services 20.8.1919, RTA 22.10.1921, discharged from the AIF 2.2.1922. letter describes various financial arrangements. Letter refers to 20th MGC.Business correspondence. Brown with letterhead. Purple type, addressed to Private A.C. Smyth, signed by manager.Hand-written signature, addressed to Private A.C. Smyth, 20th Machine Gun Company, Seymourletter, ww1, 20th

Lewis Gun was used in WW1. Lewis and Bren Gun were used in WW2.1. Lewis Gun. This is a pocket size notebook. Khaki colour, printing is in black ink. It shows the title and drawing of a Lewis Gun. Fourth Edition (enlarged). Inside are illustrations of Lewis Gun Parts. 2. Bren Gun. Pocket size notebook. Pocket book and illustrated guide. Second edition. Inside are written instructions and illustrations of Bren Gun parts.1. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”, “1/-“ 2. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”.lewis gun, bren gun, manuals

From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR". "The Unseen Panoramas of the Western front".Box with hard cover book, dust cover and two CD's. 1. Cover - cardboard, with adhered buckram, red colour, white print on spine. Dust cover - paper, with red, black and white print, front, spine and back. Illustrated, black and white photographs. Front cover - "German prisoners and wounded Canadians crossing the battlefield, Passchendaele 1917". Back cover - "Canadian soldiers carrying trench mats. Passchendaele". 376 pages, cut plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs, maps and diagrams. 2. Box for book - Cardboard, duplicate of print and photographs as per dust cover. Box is open one end. 3. & 4. CD's. - two, plastic CD's in clear plastic storage envelopes adhered to back and paper cardboard cover.books, ww1, pictorial

The photographs show the award of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His excellency Dominique Giraud on 21.7.1998 in the Main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall Bendigo. There was some 100 officials and invited guests in attendance. Jack Lockett No 1194 enlisted on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 1 month in D Coy 38th BN AIF, embarked for England 20.6.1916, Hospital at sea with Influenza 25.7.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, Hospital with Gastritis 30.11.1916, rejoin unit 10.12.1916, promoted L/Cpl, 12.5.1917, promoted Cpl 23.10.1917, promoted Sgt 12.12.1917, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.1919. Jack received the following awards as well as the French legion of Honour. 80th Anniversary Armistice remembrance Medal 1999. OAM 11.6.2001, Centenary Medal 1.1.2002. Jack passed away on 25.5.2002 age 111 years 123 days. Refer Cat No 8143 & 8144 for the arrangements and program of the award re Legion of Honour.Ten colour photographs relating to the award of the French Legion of Honour. .1) The Army guard of Honour on the lawns in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. .2) .3) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard arrives. .4) John Henry Lockett (Jack) enters the Main Hall of the Institute. .5) The French Ambassador Dominique Giraud pins the French Legion of Honour Jack Lockett. .6) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard responds. .7) Left to right. The Ambassador Dominique Giraud, Jack Locket wearing his WW1 medals and the Legion of Honour, the Prime Minister John Howard. .8) On the right is Jacks son Kevin .................. .9) Afterwards in the Billiard room of SMI Jack is interviewed by the media, Jack's son Kevin on the right. .10) In the Billiard room from the left, Kevin Lockett, Jack Lockett, Prime Minister Howard, Ambassador Giraud.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour

Stretcher used in WW1 by "Dr. Harold Catford". Refer Cat No. 8048 for his service history.1. Stretcher, canvas, folds into 3, timber and metal joiners at folds. One end has a section to pad out as a pillow. 2. The 6 folding wooden leg sections for the stretcher.equipment, stretcher, harold catford

In WW1 postcards often were prepared with actual personal photos on front. Identity of the soldiers is unknown.Various black and white photos of WW1 soldiers posing for formal photos. Primarily on the front of a postcard. Some cards from Australia and some marked from France.2. On back written "Lily K". 3. Message to "Dear L" from "Jack" 4. Message "With love, to Lilly from Stan Mac 19/9/17". 6. Message "With love from Jack xxx".postcards, ww1

Photo of unit of L.R.O.C. in WW1and separate photo of two soldiers stranding around an artillery piece with other guns in background during WW1..1) Photo of 24 Australian soldiers posed in 4 rows on steps in front of an unidentified building with identification of unit on a sign. 2.) Photo of two Australian soldiers standing around an artillery gun with a camp and other guns in background.Sign in photo - "HQ 3rd Australian L.R.O.C."lroc, ww1, photos

The Magazine "Fragments from France" was produced during WW1 and was basically a comic and sold to troops at the front..1) Titled - "Fragments from France" No. 4 - green cover and 36 pages inside of various cartoons. A cartoon on front and a poem on the back. .2) Titled "More Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnfather. Dark green magazine with 42 pages. Inside cover is some ads and cartoon on front and series of cartoons and a foreword inside. This is 2nd Edition..1) On front No. 4, The Bystanders "Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnsfather, Price on back. .2) On front "More Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnsfather. .3) On front "The Bystanders Fragments No. 5" by Bruce Bairnsfather.magazine, fragments from france, cartoons, ww1

All photos include George Ballinger, No. 828 Enlisted 8/3/1916, Age 24 in C Company 38th Battalion. 7670.1P includes Charles Barkell, No. 811, enlisted 29/2/1916, age 22 to same unit (top RHS), Walter Montieth No. 936 enlisted 14.3.1916, age 18, KIA 4/10/1917 (Bottom LHS). and Charles Christian Snell who enlisted as John Lewis No. 925, enlisted 11/3/1916, age 21.Various black and white/sepia photos of WW1 soldiers. 1. Landscape photo of 4 WW1 Aust. soldiers posed in two rows (Charles Barkell, Walter Montieth, George Ballinger, Charles Snell). 2. Portrait photo of George Ballinger & Charles Snell (seated). 3. Landscape photo of two soldiers (George Ballinger & unknown). 4. Posed photo of George Edward Ballinger in front of photo board. 5. Portrait photo of George Edward Ballinger. 6. Portrait photo of George Ballinger. 7. Portrait photo of George Ballinger with his image within an oval and an inscription below it.2. On back written "Snell (seated) & Ballinger” 3. On back written "Unknown & Ballinger” 4.- 6. “Ballinger”on back. 7. “Ballinger”on back & "My father George E. Ballinger", "Home studio, A. Power, Brunswick”38th battalion, ww1, photographs

1. November 28th 1914. 2. January 2nd 1915. 3. January 9th 1915. 4. April 17th 1915. 5. July 24th 1915. 6. May 29th 1915. Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703 Became an Officer, born Warracknabeal, living in Mildura when he enlisted in the 8th Battalion.Six Magazines; 1./2./3./6./ - Covers - semi glossy white paper - black print with red colour highlights and part of illustration. Illustrated - black and white photographs. 4./5./ Covers - white paper and black print, illustrated black and white photographs. These magazines are missing their outer cover. 1. No 342 - 364 pages. 2. No 466 - 488 pages. 3. No 490 - 512 pages. 4. No 194 - 216 pages. 5. No 522 - 544 pages. 6. No 330 - 352 pages.magazines, ww1, s. j. parish, 8th battalion

"Victorian Members of the Australian Mining Corps 1916 - 1919". The 4 mining units formed by the Royal Australian Engineers for the British Expeditionary Force departed Australia for the United Kingdom 1916. After May 1916 the four constituent companies of the Australian Mining Corps were deployed directly as part of the Tunnelling Companies of the Royal Engineers. list produced by "The Australian Mining Corps Memorial Campaign Inc".1. & 2. Record document - facsimile copy of names. Black print on white paper. Both 8 pages - printed on one side, white paper. Stapled top left corner.records, royal australian engineers, tunnellers, ww1

William John TURNER served on the Committee of the Bendigo Sub Branch from 1948 - 1951, 1953, 1955 - 1958, he was Jnr Vice President during the 1953 - 1958 years. His fund raising and other positions are well documented in Cat No 8029 re the submission for the Life Membership. William Turner had pre WW1 military service in the 67th BN Bendigo area as a Cpl in the Machine Gun section for 2 years. He enlisted in the AIF No 3627 in the 8th Reinforcements 21st BN age 19 years 6 months on 10.7.1915, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Bn 26.2.1916, promoted Cpl 25.3.1916, embark for France 29.6.1916, WIA 24.4.1918 GSW right wrist, rejoin unit 23.7.1918, promoted Sgt, transfer to 59th Bn 25.9.1918, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 22.8.1919. Certificate framed, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate has ornate edge, all print in blue and black with a red seal at the bottom RH corner. At the top is R.S.S.A.I.L.A followed by the RSL logo then the details of the person receiving and signed.Main points; “This is to certify that Mr W.J. Turner has been awarded Life membership of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman’s Imperial League of Australia for services rendered as a member of Bendigo Sub Branch Vic” “Dated Canberra 21st Day of November 1956, ................Federal President J Neagle General Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life membership

.1) The Soldier would be WW1 given the Chevrons on his arm. .2) The Soldier appears to be more like WW2.Black and white photographs of two Soldiers in Formal pose. 1. Soldier George Wilson in uniform sitting in a formal pose. Portrait shape. He is wearing 3 chevrons for overseas service on his right arm. 2. Soldier Bob Wilson in uniform in formal pose in chest and head shot and portrait shape and signed on bottom right corner, 1. On the back written,”Uncle George Wilson, Nana Spencers Brother”. 2.On front right corner signed "Sincerely Yours, Bob". On back written "Nana Spencer's brother, Bob Wilson". ww1, photographs, bob wilson, george wilson

The letters are all related to William John Turner being recommended for a "Life Membership" of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Appears to be a final one although not officially signed. .2) .3) These are possibly earlier versions of .1) Cat No 8029 is a framed copy. Cat No 8030 is TURNERS Life Membership and his volunteer/committee work with the Sub Branch as well as his WW1 service history..1) Letter, paper with the letter head of the "Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman's Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo Sub Branch, all type/print in black signed in blue pen. .2) Letter paper typed in black and dated. .3) Letter paper typed in black and dated..1) "Bendigo Sub Branch 13th May 1954" - "Re: TURNER W.J" .2) "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo May 1954" .3) Same as .2)brsl, smirsl, letter, recommendation

1. H. Cadwallader. 2. C.P. Fisk. 3. T. Henderson MM. 4. W. Trebilcock. 5. E. Buddle. 6. T. Marriott. 7. N. Veale. 8. P. Buddle. 9. T. Holl. Refer Cat 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.Nine (9) photographs - black and white copies, of the originals on the Beehive Honour Roll.ww1, beehive store

1. "T. HENDERSON MM" 2. "C.P. FISK" 3. "H. CADWALLADER" 4. "P. BUDDLE" 5. "E. BUDDLE" 6. "W. TREBILCOCK" 7. "N. MEAGHER" 8. "F. MARRIOTT" 9. "N. VEALE" 10 "T. HOLL" . Refer Cat No. 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.Ten (10) original Sepia Portraits - photographs from the original Beehive Honour Roll.ww1, beehive store

"ROBERT OSWALD HENDERSON" He was first commissionioned as a 2nd Lt on 16.5.1899. When the 67th Bn Bendigo Militia Training Bn was formed in 1911 he served as Major. Enlisted in the AIF 23.1.1916 with the rank of Major aged 41 years in 38th BN HQ. Embarked 20.6.1916 for England then to France with the BN late 2016, promoted Lt Col to Command the 39th Bn on 1.6.1917, awarded the “DSO” January 1918, WIA 31.3.1918 GSW left Thumb, returned to unit 12.6.1918, KIA 29.9.1918 at Bony - Le Catelet - Hindenburg Line. Refer Cat No. 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.Three photographs. 1. Sepia, oval photograph, Officer in uniform. 2. Photograph, toned blue, Officer in uniform. 3. Photograph, toned blue, Officer in uniform.beehive staff, ww1