CPL ROBERT JOHN BICKFORD No 1518, 21st Batt AIF, DOW’s 12.1.1917. Refer Catalog No 2948.4 for his and his brothers service history. Refer brothers 2949P, 2991P. Black & white portrait of WWI Australian Soldier who has a a broad mustache. Soldier is wearing a peaked cap with Rising Sun Badge, there are no badges on his uniform.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army

CPL WILLIAM BICKFORD No 815, 14th Batt AIF, KIA 11.4.1917. Refer catalogue No 2948.4 for his and his brothers service history. Refer brothers 2949P, 2950P Black & white 3/4 length portrait of an Australian Soldier wearing a peaked cap with a Rising Sun badge. Soldier has Australian badges on his epaulettes & Rising Sun badges on his collar. The timber frame has a 12 mm gold trim around the inner edge.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army

Edward Bickford No 1519 enlisted in the AIF in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 8.4.1915 age 25 years. Embarked for for Egypt 28.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, embark for France 19.3.1916, reported MIA 26.8.1916, a Court of inquiry dated 20.7.1917 found that he was KIA 26.8.1916 at Moquet Farm. Robert John Bickford No 1518 enlisted in the AIF in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 8.4.1915 age 30 years 11 months. Embark for Egypt 8.4.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, hospital with Mumpa 20.1.1916, rejoin unit 7.3.1916, embark for France 19.3.1916, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Lewis Gunner and Gallantry under fire since March 1916, promoted CPL 1.9.1916, hospital with Odema of the feet 8.11.1916, rejoin unit 22.11.1916, WIA 12.1.1917 SW’s to Groin and Abdomen, DOW;s Flers 12.1.1917. William Bickmore No 815 enlisted in G Coy 14th Batt on 12.9.1914 age 21 years 11 months. Embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli, WIA 4.6.1915 shrapnel wound left arm, returned to Australia for discharge stating Stiffness of the Arm15.8.1915, return to Egypt in the 14th reinforcements and rejoin the 14th Batt 2.4.1916, embark for France 1.6.1916, promoted L/Cpl 1.9.1916, promoted Cpl 24.3.1917, reported MIA 11.4.1917, Court of Inquiry found he was KIA 11.4.1917 at Bullecourt. Refer 2949P, 2950P, 2991P for their photos.Bickford Family Set of WWI Commemorative Plaques: .1) Bronze Death Plaque, British pattern showing a helmeted female (Brittanica) in classic style dress holding a trident in right hand, wreath in the other & a lion at her side. In the rectangular box, embossed is the name Edward Bickford. .2) As above description though in the rectangular box is the name Robert John Bickford. .3) Descriptions as above though in the rectangular box is the name William Bickford. .4) Heavy wooden display case painted cream colour, 2 hinges on the side, no lock or catch. Inside are 3 recessed circular holes to hold the plaques.Written on rear of box is: “A.T.B. 94”military history, memorial, plaques

Item was commonly called a “silk”.Rectangular nylon sleeping bag outer, fits over a blanket.“CGCF Victoria 1963”military equipment - army, silk, sleeping, outer

Item issued to Murray Metherall 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for his Service History.Hat, bush, floppy, cotton, green colour with metal air holes around crown.uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, bush hat, floppy

Item issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for Service History.Cotton mesh, green cloth used as a sweat rag.military history - army, military equipment, sweat, rag, accessory

Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Black & white newspaper cutting showing a march of Service women through a city street.Front bottom R corner: “1942” Rear: “Aunty Gert, First Governor of New Guinea” military history, documents - newspapers

Refer Cat No 2578 for her service history in the Australian Army Nursing Corp 2nd AIF. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.White memorial card, coloured photo of Stella Jesse Mackin, blue printed text. Rear cover, black & white photo.“Thanksgiving for the life of Stella Jesse Mackin 15.12.1914 - 17.7.2010”documents - cards / memorials, military history, thanksgiving

Black & white photos (postcards) of France mainly during WWI.Rectangular black & white cardboard postcards..6) From Herb Rumble dated France Dec 1912. .7) - .16) Handwritten message undersigned.documents-postcards, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Black & white postcard / photos of France during WWI.Rectangular black & white cardboard postcards / photographs..1) - .5) “Handwritten descriptions”documents - postcards, military history, post card, passchendaele barracks trust

Rectangular postcard / photos of Australian soldiers WWI. .1) 2 Soldiers possibly NCO's. .2) Group of soldiers possibly all privates. documents - postcards, military history, post cards, passchendaele barracks trust

Rectangular postcard / coloured photo showing a soldier rescuing another.“Gallant rescue under fire”documents - postcards, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Postcards sent home from Europe in WWI.Three rectangular cardboard photographic postcards from WW1 era..2) Front: “First stop Berlin”, Rear: Addressed to “Miss L Dead, 35 Camberuellon” .3) Front: “On Active Service” documents - postcards, military history, photography-photographs, passchendaele barracks trust

Items issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for Service details. AATTV: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.Shirt, work, dress, green, cotton complete with name sewn on over left pocket, Rising Sun on right shoulder, Unit Patch on left shoulder, Captains Rank epaulette on both shouldersSewn on: “Metherall” On Unit Patch: “AATTV Persevere” Handwritten: “Metherall”uniforms - army, costume - male working, aattv

Item issued to Murray METHERALL 35455. Refer Cat No 590.2 for his Service History.Trousers, work dress, cotton, green colour with 2 side pockets, 2 back pockets, 1 leg pocket & belt retainers.“YAKKA 1967 D [up arrow[ “uniforms - army, costume - male working, aattv

The dressing on one side has full directions on use & handling. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Shell dressing, khaki colour, light waterproof canvas cover with draw string at top.Commonwealth of Australia Shell Dressing Written: Peter BALLmedicine-first aid, military history - equipment

These pouches were issued in Vietnam to hold SLR Magazines as the smaller green standard issue basic pouches were not large enough. Items issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Basic pouches, khaki webbing for ammunition. Fitted with brass keepers for webbing belt, harness & securing the fold open flap. .1) & .2) Identical..1) & .2) Peter BALLmilitary, basic webbing

Refer Reg No's 3006 & 3008. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Water bottle carrier, green colour, webbing & water proof material, felt lined, has 2 press stud flaps to close around the bottle, rear has 2 sorts of metal keepers for attachment to webbing belt.P BALLcontainers, water bottle, military

The entrenching tool fits inside item 3005 for attachment to basic webbing. See also Reg No 3005. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Entrenching tool consisting of a wooden handle with a fold open spade & pick. A threaded metal section allows either spade or pick to be locked for use.Peter BALLbasic webbing, military

.1) & .2) 7.62 ammunition magazines for SLR RIfle. Metal, black, spring loaded. Both magazines identical.weapon, ammunition, slr

Entrenching tool - refer Reg No 3004. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Webbing pouch, green colour, shaped to fit a entrenching tool. Has press stud closing cover, rear is fitted with 2 x steel keepers for fitting to basic webbing.PETER BALL D [up arrow] Dmilitary, webbing, entrenching tool

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Basic webbing belt, green colour with brass buckles, keepers & eyelets for harness connection.Peter BALLbasic webbing, equipment, military, army

Blanket outer cover commonly called a “Silk” Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704Blanket cover, green, nylon, folds in half to form a sleeping bag. Press studs along the fold with loops to hold a blanket. Conlons Australia 1971 [up arrow] 8465-66-011-58. In writing: P C BALLmilitary, bedding, equipment

Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Mosquito Net, nylon, green colour with green cord on 4 corners to attach to a hutchie or branches.Conway Bros Pty Ltd SA [up arrow] 1969 8465-66-012-1390 In writing: Peter BALLmilitary, equipment, protection

Items issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Mattresses, black colour, blow up to fit Reg No 2997. 3 Mattresses per mattress cover, all identical with 1 point for air inflation.military, bedding, personal

The water bag was designed to hold approximately the equivalent of 3 water bottles as in Cat No No 3006. Item issued to Peter Ball 3796117, refer Cat No 4704.1) Water bag outer, camouflage greens, water proof material, has webbing adjustable strap for attachment to basic kit. .2) Water bag inner, clear plastic with screw top lid..1) 8465 - 66 - 1969 - AGM (the remainder unreadable) Written: Peter BALL .2) 8465 - 66 - 024 - 4020 - CANTHS - P/L 1971 [up arrow]military, equipment, water container

Commonly called by Soldiers, a hutchie & sometimes spelt hootchie. Item issued to Peter Ball, 3796117, refer Cat No 4704One man waterproof tent, green colour, fitted with eyelets around outside so as can be strung up at any position desired. Made from wooven nylon.Hugh Quinn Ltd 1970.military, tent, waterproof

Souvenir token issued to acknowledge the return of Australian troops from the South African (Boer) War in December 1900.Two sided circular copper coloured disc struck as a souvenir to welcome home troops from the South African War. The device has a profile of a woman's head surrounded by flags & a crown. Under the head are words: British Transvaal 1899-1900. The reverse has two hands joined. Surrounded by words. A hole has been drilled in the top to take a chain.Obverse side: “British Transvaal 1899-1900” Reverse side: “Return of troops from South Africa Dec 1900. Welcome home Australians”numismatics - medals - commemorative, metalcraft - copperware, souvenir, boer war

Donors listed the original owner as Frank FITZGERALD of Moonee Ponds.Two Tone brass & copper coloured brass bugle with silver coloured metal mouth piece. Mouth piece is secured to bugle with a loop of cored.At top of bugle: Etched: “Rolestone Lark Hill” At top of bugle: Stamped: “Henry Potter & Co, 38 West St, Charing Cross Road London 1915” At side of bugle: Etched: “R Jacobson”musical instruments - brass section, bugle

.1), .2) & .3) Water bottle pouches, green webbing & waterproof material, felt lined inside. Each have two folds for closure, metal press studs, metal clips on rear for attachment to belt..1) “Conlons 1968” Written: “YOUNG” .2) “Gunnourie A410603”military equipment - army, containers, carrier, water bottle