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Post Card - Field Service
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.To "Miss Myrtle Kent, Portarlington, Victoria, Australia", From "H C Benham, 18 February 1917"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card Book - Egypt
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Card - "Lastest WAR Bit"
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star."With love from Winnie J"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Rationing Order
This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Memorabilia - Postcards (21) - in Canvas Pouch, c. 1917
This object relates to Charles Walter MURRAY. He was born on 1/01/1881 in Ballarat, VIC. Charles Walter served in the Army - 16th Reinf's 8th Battalion (5165) enlisting on, 24/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 16th REINF'S 8th BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 28/11/1917. Charles Walter MURRAY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Fanny Bertha MURRAY (wife). Charles Murray was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.WWI era postcards (21), collected and posted home to Ballarat East by an AIF soldier on active duty in a handmade pouch/envelope fashioned out of a khaki garment, hand-sewn and addressed with pen and ink to his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Sandwith. This object relates to Samuel Thompson SANDWITH. He was born on 1/06/1892 in Ballarat, VIC. Samuel Thompson served in the AIF (5219) enlisting on, 28/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1919. Samuel Thompson SANDWITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane Elizabeth SANDWITH (Mother). Pouch front reads: (0n left hand side) On Active Duty (On right): Mrs. E. J (?). Sandwith / 27 Queen St / Ballarat East / Victoria. Australia / PRESENT FROM A SOLDIER. Pouch back reads: present from a soldier / On Active Service / Mrs. E J Sandwith / 27 Queen St East / Ballarat E. / Victoria. Australia. Other text on left illegible.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, ballarat rsl, ballarat, samuel thompson sandwith, aif, homefront, correspondence -
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Photograph - Framed Lt (Dr) George Pinnock MERZ MID
This object relates to William Sylvester O'SHEA. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Ballarat, VIC. William Sylvester served in the AIF (3866) enlisting on, 05/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 59th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 26/09/1917. William Sylvester O'SHEA was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M O'SHEA (Mother). William O'Shea was awarded the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Framed
This object relates to Walter Stanley KENT. He was born on 1/03/1891 in Melbourne, VIC. Walter Stanley served in the AIF (2852) enlisting on, 04/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed during service with the RAILWAY OP SEC DETAILS as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 22/02/1919. Walter Stanley KENT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is George KENT (Father). first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Picture- Framed WW 1 Soldier
Photo of 538 Pte. Charles Raymond McClymont. 8 Battalion 1st AIF. Included in frame 1xRing with unit colours, IxMedallion present by Bungaree People, to commemrate a safe return from the front 1917. 1X Set WW1 medals, 1X Hospital form.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Medals - Framed 2 x WW1
"Sapper Samuel WATSON 3904 2nd TUNNEL COY AIF" British War Medal & Victory Medalmedals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Matchbox Holder
This object relates to Thomas VINES. He was born on 1/10/1892 in Hamilton, VIC. Thomas served in the AIF (1671) enlisting on, 06/01/1915 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/03/1919. Thomas VINES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Thomas & Christina VINES (Parents). Thomas was awarded MM - Battle Pozieres."Souvenir Yeres 1916"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Memorial Tree
This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)"In Honour of Pte Gordon Fink 16th Batt. Killed In Action, Popes Hill, GALLIPOLI May 2nd 1915 Aged 30yrs Planted by his Family"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Soldier's Pay Book - AIF
This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dog Tag
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Tin or aluminium tag, circular in shape with embossed text. Loop at top is attached to the circular disc as a single piece of metal.Embossed in tag: “H. S. GREENING (in round arc design)/ 3292, 5. A. I/ C.E”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Returned from Active Service
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Brass coloured, circular badge with a crown protruding from the top centre. The symbol of the rising sun can be seen at the centre of the badge in relief with the letters A I F written just below. One line of text follows the top perimeter of the badge, while another line of text follows the lower perimeter (also in relief). On the back of the badge are two eyelets and a pin, as well as engravings.Front of badge (top perimeter): "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE" Front of badge (bottom perimeter): "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Back of badge: "54676" and "6TOKF68SON?" / "MFL8"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Ribbon Bar - Miniature Set
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Rectangular shaped ribbon bar for three miniature WW1 medals first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dog Tags
This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Three tags of leather attached via a light brown cotton tape. Two tags are hexagonal in shape with two holes punched in opposite sides; the third tag is round with two holes punched at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. The tags are embossed/branded with text.Round tag: “O C MURPHY (on outer)/5/BATT/6047/A I/ C E” Hexangonal tag: “MURPHY OC/ PTE/6047/C E/5 AIF” Hexagonal tag: “6047/5/ OC MURPHY”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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ID Tag - Trench Art
This object relates to Arthur Ernest BLAKE. He was born on 1/01/1896 in Clunes, VIC. Arthur Ernest served in the Army (3724) enlisting on, 08/08/1915 in Boulder, WA before being discharged from duties with the 12 REINFORCEMENTS/11 BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/06/1919. His next of kin is Emma KIPPS. Arthur Ernest BLAKE was not a prisoner of war. Arthur Blake was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Circular medallion with two hammered sections along edge, attached via a ring in the top to a chain of bronze/rusted metal. Disc is engraved on both front and back. "D E K Blake 3724 11 BATT C of E AIF" "Miss Dolly Lehrle Warington Lancashire England 194 Battersby Lane"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Dead Man's Penny
This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC and served with the 21 BATTN. He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. He was killed in action at Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isaiah PEARCE (Father) and after his parents' deaths, it is John PEARCE, his brother. John also served in WW1 as 8203 L/CPL with the 12 FLD AMB and was awarded the Military Medal. first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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washing in camp, les chandler_a00002.tif
Washing. Seymour training camp.ww1, seymour, seymour army camp, training camp, washing, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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medical vehicle in camp, les chandler_a00004.tif
... seymour army camp training camp ww1 world war 1 aif a.i.f les ...Training camp at Seymour.medical vehicle, seymour army camp, training camp, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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soldier fishing, les chandler_a00014.tif
... hand coloured ww1 world war 1 aif A.I.F hand coloured photo les ...Les Chandler was always going on nature walks. If he had time off, he would go off and walk into a wood or go and look for bird's nests or chasing butterflies and insects or whatever because he was interested in the whole of nature. hand coloured photofishing, hand coloured, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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soldier posing, les chandler_a00021.tif
... Melbourne melbourne Les Chandler. ww1 world war 1 aif A.I.F les ...Les Chandler.ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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seymour training camp, les chandler_a00035.tif
... seymour training camp ww1 world war 1 aif A.I.F les ...Training camp in Seymour.seymour army camp, seymour, training camp, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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Target dummies, les chandler_a00045.tif
... . Seymour army camp seymour target range target dummies ww1 world ...Straw effigies of the enemy strung up at Seymour Army Camp for use in bayonet drill. It was this sight and the compulsory instruction in the art of killing other men that so repulsed Les Chandler that he requested a transfer to an ambulance unit where he sought to save lives rather than take them. photoseymour army camp, seymour, target range, target dummies, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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on duck boards western front, les chandler_a00051.tif
... boards western front ww1 world war 1 aif A.I.F photo les ...On the duck boards on the Western Front.photoduck boards, western front, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f -
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soldier walking in camp, les chandler_a00063.tif
Photo by Les Chandler.camp, ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, aif -
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15th aust. field amb. 2nd anniversary pamphlet, les chandler_a00082.tif
Les Chandler. Pacifist who was a stretcher bearer on the Western Frontpamphletww1, world war 1, 15th australian field ambulance, aif, a.i.f, 1918 -
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Cooking house at training camp in Seymour, les chandler_a00107d.tif
Cooking house at training camp in Seymour.kitchen, cooking, ww1, world war 1, seymour army camp, training camp, seymour, aif, a.i.f -
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Les Chandler portrait, les chandler_a00120.tif
... bearer on the Western Front ww1 world war 1 aif A.I.F Les ...Les Chandler. Pacifist who was a stretcher bearer on the Western Frontww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f, les chandler -
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soldier in rickshaw, les chandler_a00124a.tif
... Melbourne melbourne In Egypt. egpyt soldier rickshaw natives ww1 ...In Egypt.egpyt, soldier, rickshaw, natives, ww1, world war 1, aif, a.i.f