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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BAG, CALICO, I939 - 1946
Item belonged to Arthur Gordon James Lake VX34877, enlisted 11.7.19140 age 21 years, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 11.2.1946 serving in the 2/14th Batt.White calico bag with draw string, on the front and rear in pen the owners details.On the front, “VX34878 A.G. Lake 61099”. On the rear “VX34878 Sig Lake A.G 61099 HQ Coy”.bags, accessories, calico -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, Guinea Gold, 12.8.1943
Newspaper distributed to troops in the field. Sent home by Charles Vernon COCHRANE VX116175. Enlisted 21.10.1942 aged 21, 67th Anti Aircraft Searchlight Battery. Discharged 14.6.1946.Newspaper, cream with black print.Printed in black at top: GUINEA GOLD In the Field, Thursday August 12 1943 Vol 1 No 268 Not For Salenewspaper, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Post WW2
Bruce SHELLARD enlisted initially as No V145106 then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX133235 on 5.3.1943 age 44 years. He was discharged on 4.12.1945 with the rank of Major in HQ NT Force.Colour certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at top. Members of the 3 services around edges. Brown wooden frame, green border & glass front. Black cardboard backing with gold wire hanging strap.Printed on certificate: “FOR DUTY NOBLY DONE. Borough of Daylesford. Presented to B Shellard. For services rendered for King & Country in the World War 1939 - 1945. Seventh June 1948 Bottom L: “Red seal”certificates, shire, daylesford -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION, SALT : Authorised Australian Army Education Journal, October 1941- May 1945
Volumes collected by Robert Lindsay Munro No VX147447, enlisted in th 2nd AIF on 23.11.43 age 29 years. At discharge on 2.1.46 he was a Sgt in 15th Infantry Brigade. 8 leather bound " SALT Army - airforce" magazines each leather bound, item has between 7-13 editions of ' SALT." Each has leather thong sew front and back covers. "Authorised Eduation Journal of the AMF and RAAF" .1) Vol 1, 2, oct 41 - mar 42 .2) Vol 3 ,4, April - Sep 42 .3) Vol 6 March 43 .4) Vol 5 oct 42 - Mar 43 .5) Vol 7 Sep 43 - Feb 44 .6) Vol 8 Mar - Aug 44 .7) Vol 9 Sep 44 - Feb 45 .8) Vol 10 Mar - may 45books collections - magazines, military history - army, airforce, salt magazine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TROUSERS, 1942
It’s issued to Fredrick Burchell SMITH VX128239, enlisted 4.1.1944 age 19 years, discharged 2.8.1946 with the rank of Driver in 2/166 Aust Work Shops Platoon.Trousers, Battle Dress, winter, Kahki, side pockets, plastic buttons.“V 48 Made in Australia, 1942”costume - male, uniform, trousers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Alfred Edward Boland initially enlisted as V59811 then transferred to the AIF as VX120107 on 28.11.42. At discharge from the Army on 15.2.46 he was a Lieutenant in 41/2 Aust Inf Batt.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re A.E Boland. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal."VX120107 A.E Boland"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post WW11
Kenneth James Halliday Simons No VX136478 enlisted in Port Morseby on 20.3.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the AIF on 1.8.44 he was a Gunner in 23rd Anti Aircraft Battery. Medal, no ribbon re K.J.H. Simons. 1. Pacific Star."VX136478 K.J.H Simons"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Cyril Norman Paynter enlisted in the AIF on 1.4.41 age 20 years. Serving in the 2/21st Batt AIF he was taken Prisoner of War. Date of death was 8.7.45. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re C.N Paynter. 1.1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX52502 CN Paynter"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, BADGES, 1) Post WW11 .2) War time .3) 1940-45 .4 &.5) 2005
The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, The Marlborough Studios, Late 1914
Cuthbert "Bert" Lodington enlisted under the Alias George Williams No 1608, 3/6th Batt AIF. KIA 8.5.15. Refer 2072 medals for full service details. Photo in sepia tone re "Bert" Lodington. Central photo on cardboard backing. Soldier standing in uniform holding a riding crop. Backing is light brown with ornamental surrounds."The Marlborough studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne"photogtaphy, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET BRITISH, Post WW11
Awarded to Beryl SCRIMSHAW (MORRELL) who was a gunner in the heavy Ack Ack Royal Artillery in England during WW2. Enlisted 8.9.1941, discharged 9.1.1946 with the rank of L/SgtMedal set, court mounted, set of (2) re B Morell. 1. Defence medal, round silver colour. 2. War medal 1939-45, round silver colour.B MORRELL No W78538military, female, medals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alfred William McDougall, 1914-1918
A short article about Alfred William McDougall and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Brunswick and his parents lived in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred william mcdougall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Adam Bush - Frederick William Bush, 1914-1918
A short article about John Adam Bush and his brother Frederick William Bush and their service in World War 1. At the time of their enlistments their parents were living at GreensboroughThree pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick william clarence bush, john adam bush -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Benjamin Scrivener, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Benjamin Scrivener and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was working at Guildford WA; Charles was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles benjamin scrivener -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, May Caroline Shortall, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse May Caroline Shortall and her service in World War 1. When she enlisted, May was working as a nurse at 14 AAH Macleod.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, may caroline shortall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Edward James Curry, 1914-1918
A short article about Edward James Curry and his service in World War 1. At the time of Edward James Curry's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough Railway Station1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, edward james curry -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alfred George Abbott, 1914-1918
A short article about Alfred George Abbott and his service in World War 1. At the time of Alfred Abbott's enlistment, he was living at Greensborough in the Mount Morey Estate.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred george abbott -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Charles Bigmore, 1914-1918
A short article about William Charles Bigmore and his service in World War 1. At the time of William Charles Bigmore's enlistment, he was living in Kent Town, S. A.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william charles bigmore -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Echoes of ANZAC, Early 20th Century
This book was compiled by 1557 Gnr F E Westbrook. Gnr Westbrook was posted to 4th Battery 2nd F A B, he enlisted into the AIF 16 Sep 1914.This booklet is of War Verses and Other Poems by 1557 Gnr F E Westbrook. Gnr Westbrook Enlisted into the AIF in Bairnsdale in 1914, Victoria, he served in 4th Battery, 2nd F A B and went to Egypt, Gallipoli and France.A grey coloured book, white pages, oblong shape, 47 pages.front page - Echoes of ANZAC, by Gnr F E Westbrook , Late 2nd F A B. Introduction by the late Gen Sir James Whitesides McCay. Price One Shilling.1557 gnr f e westbrook, book echoes of anzac -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Documents of Owen Edgar Tink
Born in Derby, Tasmania, Tink enlisted in January 1941 and was discharged in December 1945. Documents include Flying Log Book, RAAF ID, paybooks and certificates of training and service.Official WWII RAAF documents and photographs of Flying Officer Owen Tink (401289). owen edgar tink, wwii, raaf, flying log book -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Picture, c1918
Mitcham RSL collection History of war service- enlisted Geelong 25/8/1915 aged 18. Died 15/4/1917 Bristol England age 19Picture containing service memorabilia for Pentzlyn, Charles Stewart memorial plaque (Dead mans penny) Memorial certificate Kings letter Mothers badge Victory Medal & Mothers medal Photograp |Mounted in black frame Medals & memorial plaque inscribed with namemilitary history, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Spectacles in black case. Medal Africa Star, Unknown. Possibly Circa WW1
The spectacles and medal were owned by Joseph Vella. #50425 Born 8th May 1918. Enlisted with Territorial Army and served with the Kings Own Regiment in Africa and as a gunner in Malta.Stainless steel silver frame round glass spectacles. Black covered steel case. Africa Star Medal with ribbon.Instructions inside case. How to wear under respirator. Alpha B (inscribed on frame.) 50425 J V inside case. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 1939
Presented to men and maybe women who enlisted in the Australian Armed Forces in WW2. It is unknown if this was a one of to soldiers from the 2nd AIF who were leaving for service overseas.Chrome plated mirrorFrom the Mayor and Councillor's of Richmond presented to members of the 2nd AIF on 20th February 1940. -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Junior Legatees, 1945
Correspondence between Legacy and the Australian Military Forces in 1943. Legacy was requesting updated address details for junior legatees who had enlisted and were now Army Personnel.A record that Legacy were interested in the welfare and future of junior legatees even after they were old enough to join the Defence Forces and were maintaining contact with them.Three documents pinned together about tracing the whereabouts of Junior Legatees who were serving in the AIF and AMF in World War Two.junior legatee, world war two -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ted Shepherd, Ben Nicol and Spencer Grigg in Army Uniform, WWII
Ted Shepherd, Ben Nicol and Spencer Grigg, who all grew up in Linton, enlisted in the army during World War II. Spencer died as a prisoner of war.Small black and white copy of original photograph, which shows three young men in Australian army uniform.ted shepherd, ben nicol, spencer grigg -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES of PROMOTION
Form A.M.S5 Issued and authorised when a serving enlisted man is promoted in the NCO ranks. These two registered to W. J. Tyrrell No. 172769 of the 39th Battalion in Hawthorn, Vic.1. Corporal's Certificate. Single sheet of paper, faded white paper, black writing, dated 20th Oct 1925. promotion from Private to Corporal. 2. Sergeant's Certificate, single sheet of paper, black writing dated 23 February 1926 promoting from Corporal to Sergeant. Both headed "Australian Military Forces" and Commonwealth Emblem.Signed by Adjutant and Commanding Officer, 39th Battalion. Scribble on back "VX5760 Cath O'Day"promotion certificates, amf, 39th battalion, w.j tyrell -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Commemorative Teaspoon, CIrca 2001
Australian Army commemorative teaspoon belonged to Lt Richard Benjamin HARRIS VX 798 born 13/8/1909. Enlisted with the Australian Army on 28/10/1939Silver plated teaspoon with rising sun badge "Teamwork Courage Initiative / 1901-2001 / 100 years service to the nation"spoon, teaspoon, commemorative spoon, 100 years of service, rising sun, australian army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Manual - R.A.A.F. Fitters Manual II.E, c1941
Item issued to 20164 Granville Inverell Hamilton BULLUSS Born 12/11/1909 in Hamilton NSW . He enlisted at Tamworth into the RAAF. Service records not available to the public.RAAF Fitters Manual II.E belonging to L.A.C G. Bulluss. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. On front cover in two drawings in ink.R.A.A.F. 3613 Fitters II.E Flight Mechanics, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 3 - 1941. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in ink is numerous names and addresses. On the front cover is a drawing of clouds and rain and the RAAF crest. Inside on various pages is some sketches in pencil, quite a few of people in profile.raaf, manual, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Manual - R.A.A.F. Fitters Manual II.A, c1942
Item issued to 20164 Granville Inverell Hamilton BULLUSS Born 12/11/1909 in Hamilton NSW . He enlisted at Tamworth into the RAAF. Service records not available to the public.RAAF Fitters Manual II.A belonging to 20164 Cpt Bulluss G. Book has black binding with black cord to bind it. Cover is a dirty cream colour with black writing. Water stain on front cover.R.A.A.F. 6201 Fitters II.A Carpenter Riggers, Flight Riggers, Course Notes, Engineering School. Issue 4 - 1942. This book is R.A.A.F Property and is NOT TO BE REPRODUCED without authority. Inside cover written in red ink is 20164 Cpt Bulluss G.raaf, manual, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG WAAF WW2, 1939 - 45
Item issued to Mavis Irene KEILLOR No 105119 WAAF, enlisted 30.12.1942 age 22 years. Discharged with the rank of Aircraftwoman Laverton Transit Departure and Reception Centre on 6.12.1945. Kit Bag, faded dark blue, 12 brass eyelets. Appears to have been dyed dark blue over the original khaki colour.Painted on side & bottom: “105119 WAAAF”equipment, kit bag, waaaf