This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.Photocopies of Grave; Soldierfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This object relates to Wallace Clement TAYLOR. He was born on 1/01/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Wallace Clement served in the AIF (8220) enlisting on, 08/04/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 FIELD AMBULANCE as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/08/1919. Wallace Clement TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clara TAYLOR (Mother). Wallace Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Wallace Clement TAYLOR. He was born on 1/01/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Wallace Clement served in the AIF (8220) enlisting on, 08/04/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 FIELD AMBULANCE as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/08/1919. Wallace Clement TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clara TAYLOR (Mother). Wallace Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Wallace Clement TAYLOR. He was born on 1/01/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Wallace Clement served in the AIF (8220) enlisting on, 08/04/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 FIELD AMBULANCE as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/08/1919. Wallace Clement TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clara TAYLOR (Mother). Wallace Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star.Medals of "Pte W C TAYLOR 2-8 Hosp AIF 1914-1918" On back - "On Permanent Loan to Jack BLACKMORE Property of Ballarat RSL signed Norm BLACKMORE"collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John HALLIGAN. He was born on 1/01/1895 in Ballarat, VIC. John served in the AIF (1355; 72830) enlisting on, 27/10/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 59th BATTN as a Army Commissioned Lieutenant (LT) on 31/05/1917. John HALLIGAN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isobel HALLIGAN (Mother). John Halligan was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John HALLIGAN. He was born on 1/01/1895 in Ballarat, VIC. John served in the AIF (1355; 72830) enlisting on, 27/10/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 59th BATTN as a Army Commissioned Lieutenant (LT) on 31/05/1917. John HALLIGAN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isobel HALLIGAN (Mother). John Halligan was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Henry Walter MOORE. He was born on 1/02/1890 in Coburg, VIC. Henry Walter served in the AIF (24) enlisting on, 19/08/1914 in Coburg, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1ST SQD AFC as a AIF - AFC Non-Commissioned Air Mechanic - 2nd class (2/AM) on 04/05/1919. Henry Walter MOORE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Miss W MOORE. Henry Moore was awarded the British War Medal.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved plate - "Souvenir 1914-1918 War Amiens La Cathedrale Sgt J H Lavars No 928"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved plate - "Souvenir 1914-1918 Amiens La Cathedrale Sgt J H LAVARS No 928"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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

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

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 colour medal hanging from a red, white and blue ribbon (in order left to right). The medal is in relief - a wreath is overlaying two crossed swords with a banner in the very centre that reads "1914-15". At the left, right and bottom of the wreath are triangular shapes, and a crown can be seen protruding from the very top that attaches to an eyelet through which the ribbon is fed. Also at the bottom of the wreath is the letter "C" with a "V" in the centre of it. The medal is also missing a fastening pin, so the material is fraying.Back of the medallion: "3292" / "PTE H.S. GREENING" / "5 BN. A.I.F"medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.Gold coloured circular medallion attached via a ring to a ribbon of indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red stripes blended with undefined edges; yellow stitching defines the border. Medallion features a figure in robes with wings. Reverse features text inside a wreath.On front: “WMM” On reverse: “THE GREAT/ WAR FOR/ CIVILISATION/ 1914 - 1919/ .........”medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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

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