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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK of REGULATIONS
... of Regulations & Standing Orders for Australian Military Forces with 3... for Australian Military Forces with 3 parts outlining A) Defence Act. B ...1. Book of Regulations coming into effect 1st Nov 1910 applying to Financial & Allowance Regulations. 2. & 3. Book of Regulations & Standing Orders for Australian Military Forces with 3 parts outlining A) Defence Act. B) Military Regulations. C) Military Standing Orders.1. Green covered book of Financial and allowance regulation for Military Forces issued 1910. 132 pages. 2. Defence Act 1903-04 Regulation Standing Orders. Red cover, 318 white pages content. Issued 1908. 3. Defence Act 1903 - 12 Regulations Standing Orders for Military Forces Commonwealth of Aust issued 1908 Amended.1. Financial & Allowance Regulations stamped for 67th Infantry. Aust Govt emblem on front cover. 2. Defence Act Regulations Standing Orders with Commonwealth Australia emblem. 3. As per previous but amended.passchendaele barracks trust, 67 battalion, book of regulations -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Drawing, HEADQUARTERS 29th BATTALION AMF
... Officer Of the 29th Battalion Australian Military Forces Circa... Battalion Australian Military Forces Circa 1940 On back ...The building depicted is at 16 George Street Fitzroy Victoria. It later was to be the HQ building of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment. Black & white drawing of HQ 29 Bn AMFOn front: "Presented By Lt Col Garde To The 4th/19th P.W.L.H Officers Mess On leaving the Regiment on 30th December 1986. From the Estate of the Late Lt Col Hosking Commanding Officer Of the 29th Battalion Australian Military Forces Circa 1940 On back: Inscription repeated drawing, 29 bn -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Shell Fuse Cap, Galt Manufacturing Company
... indicates use in the Australian Military.... which indicates use in the Australian Military. This object can ...Galt Mfg Co in Canada produced shell percussion caps for allied munitions during WWI. This cap would have been attached to the end of a shell and provided the ignition to cause the shell to explode. It has a small arrow in a circle on the base which indicates use in the Australian Military.This object can tell the story of allied war production, showing that it was produced in Canada and used in Australian munitions. Brass shell fuse, rounded pyramid in shape.m Has multiple sections and a ring of measurements around the circumference. Lighter coloured cap on the top. Has a number of holes on the surface.Underneath: Galt Around the cirumference: DC, and measurements 1-22 cmgalt, shell, percusssion, cap, munition, brass, manufacturing, war, wwi -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card - Card, ID, ID Card - Corporal James Archbold
... Archbold, Australian Army stamp, military ID info. (COPY)... Newhaven gippsland Australian Army ID Card CPL JS Archbold Personal ...Orange card mounted on white card, photograph of Cpl Archbold, Australian Army stamp, military ID info. (COPY)Personal info regarding Corporal James Archboldaustralian army, id card, cpl js archbold -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Army Badge Display
... Commonwealth Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria.... 3 with ' Rising Sun' and 'Australian Commonwealth Military ...Display of army badges (14) metal, mounted on teal fabric board with wooden uprights. 3 with ' Rising Sun' and 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria Juncta in Uno' inscribed.ww2, army uniform badges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - AUSTRALIAN ARMY HAT BADGE
... the words Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Long flat pin... the bottom in a ribbon the words Australian Commonwealth Military ...Cap/Hat badge in the form of a stylized rising sun, Kings crown in the lower centre, running across the bottom in a ribbon the words Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Long flat pin on back to attach to headgear.organization, military, army -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Service Jacket; Army Nurses Uniform, Early 1940's
... above and the words Australian Military Forces around. Makers... above and the words Australian Military Forces around. Makers ...This uniform was worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2.. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey fitted, lined jacket with long sleeves, collar and lapels. Three front metal buttons buttons and two smaller buttons on each sleeve. Dark green epaulette with four metal buttons on each shoulder (Right side is faded). Two hip pockets with one button fastener. One internal pocket with small grey button. Unit patches on each sleeve and four inverted service chevrons on right sleeve at wrist. Two ribbon bars containing 5 Campaign Ribbons on left side of front, attached with standard 'brooch' fitting . Belt (same material as jacket) passes through two loops on back of jacket and is fastened by two buttons, hidden when belt is fastened. Metal buttons stamped with map of Australia with crown above and the words Australian Military Forces around. Makers label inside back below collar: " /tailors and habit makers, J .RAVENSDALE & SON Nicholas Bldg Swanston Street Melbourne". Name of owner handwritten "Sister Ride:" -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Frame Photos and badges of Keith Richard Faulks
... Material badge of Australian Military Forces, Material...Material badge of Australian Military Forces, Material ...Black plastic frame with 3 badges 2 beer labels 1 Beer coupon and two photos of soldiers drinking beerMaterial badge of Australian Military Forces, Material badge of British Forces Commonwealth, Material badge with crown and commonwealth. Paper label from Asahi Beer and Kirin Brewery Company Lager Beer. Paper coupon from Asahi Beer Hall. 2 photos of soldiers with beer -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Bracelet, Circa WW2
... On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian Commonwealth Military... of Rising Sun On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian ...Made possibly by a jewler while a priosner of the Japanese in WW2Small Bracelett made of grey metal in a filigree (Very Fine) Pattern with green bottle glass in a metal mount (one is missing entirely) Very small Rising Sun to front of bracelett. Joining link held together by a split pin, other links looped together with chain.Fusal. Terling. Silver 935. On rear of Rising Sun On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesbracelet,, pow. prisoner of war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BROOCH & BADGES, c.WWII
... .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2... shape. .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2 ...Items were classed as Trench Art, many items were made out of Perspex..1) Rising Sun badge, mother of pearl. .2) RAAF Badge with wings, perspex. .3) Brooch, oval shape. .1) Bottom: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces .2) Centre: RAAF .3) Centre: Mother I go to return numismatics - medals, military badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES & BUTTON WW1, 1) 1917-19, .2) post WW1, .3) WW1, .4) Post WW1
... of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside... of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside ...The items relate to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Ca No’s1640, 1641, 1642. Item .1) was referred to as a "Sweetheart Badge" made from two uniform badges. .1) Badge, Rising sun lapel, blackened brass, soldered onto a "Australia" shoulder badge. .2) Badge, brass, circular with Rising Sun in centre and crown atop, "Returned from Active Service". 2 lugs on rear. .3) Button, brass, round with map of Australia with crown and "Australian Military Forces" around outside. 1 lug on rear. .4) Badge, RSL membership with 2 soldiers in centre. Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. 2 lugs on rear with brass plate..2) "21552" .4) "V64773"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft-brassware, rsl, badges -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, More Flags program
... Australian flag represents military, medical, communication... Newhaven gippsland Flag Australian flag Australian flag represents ...Australian flag represents military, medical, communication, construction, food relief and refugee relief. Blue with white stars and union jackflag, australian flag -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Digital Image, Australian Army, AACC Handbook No.3: Sample pages, 1945_
... of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces... handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has ...Sample pages from "AACC Handbook No.3: Recipes and general hints on preparation of Army rations in SWPA". An example of a war time handbook issued to Australian Military Forces, and has a 'restricted' warning printed on cover. These sample pages include cuts of beef, mutton and pork, and a cross-section of a drum pug oven. An example of a war time 'how-to' book.Digital copy of sample pages from a bookaustralian army, rations, cooking, drum pug oven, meat cuts -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Legal record - Bank book, 1912 Circa
... of a reorganisation of Australian Military Forces in 1912 replacing earlier... of Australian Military Forces in 1912 replacing earlier Victorian ...The 16th Light Horse Regiment was a Citizen Military Force unit located in North East Victoria with its Headquarters at Benalla. The regiment came into existence as part of a reorganisation of Australian Military Forces in 1912 replacing earlier Victorian Mounted Rifles units, and was in turn redesignated 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment in 1919.A rare bank book detailing how a CMF regiment conducted its financial affairs in the pre-World War 1 (1914-1918) period.Black clothboard covered bank book issued by the National Bank of Australasia Limited, Benalla Branch for the account of the 16th Light Horse Public Monies Account. The book was in use from December 1912 to March 1919.16th light horse, national bank of australasia, military, bank account, cmf -
Woodend RSL
Headwear - Military Peak Cap, Possibly 1942. May be associated with jacket bearing 10/12/1943 as date of manufacture
... 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap... 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap ...Presumably World War II based on comparison with silimar items. Initials inside cap may be associated with item to jacket, initialled with Lt. H. Dixon, VI. 7290.This item has historical signifigance as a an example of Australian military uniform dating presemably to World War II. Military peak cap, dark green. Brown leather chinstrap, attached by buttons on either side of visor with lettering 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap has double row of top stitching in dark yellow thread. Metal rimmed air holes (two) on each side under top of cap. Inner band made of brown leather embossed or printed with maker inscription. Rear of inner band has a row of rectangles punched through leather .50 mm in length, 22 in total, threaded through with gold coloured ribbon, tied together at centre back. Inner cap lining made of pale gold fabric, with diamond shaped liner/swear shield attached and topstitched in gold thread. Bronze coloured badge above visor with lettering Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE' on inner band in gold. Hand written initials H, and what appears to be D N (area has tears and insect damage) visible on lining behind visor. Initials in black marker. military, war, fashion, uniform, head, style, fabric, textile, cap, hat, visor, peak, outfit, myer, tailor, australian, forces, headwear, commonwealth. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - LAPEL BADGES, C.WW2
... with lettering "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" two lugs on rear... underneath with lettering "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces ...Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Rising Sun Lapel Badge, pressed blackened brass, Rising Sun with Crown in the Centre, scroll underneath with lettering "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" two lugs on rear and pin. .2) As above minus two lugs.uniform badges, lapel rising sun -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Pocket Book, Regimental Pocket Book, 1914
... with the insignia of The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains... with the insignia of The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains ...Regimental pocket book for use by non-commissioned officers and men of the 14th Battalion AIF. Publication presented to the 14th Battalion by pupils of Church of England Grammar School, Melbourne. Issued by Commanding Officer Lt Col RE Courtney VD. Contains sections on: a Nominal Roll of Officers; Espirit de Corps and The Regimental Motto; Badges of Rank and how to recognise them; Duties of Non-Commissioned Officers; The Special Duties of the Squad Commander in the Attack; The duty of every individual man in the Attack; The Special Duties of Section Commanders in Defence; Applications etc by Letter; The Soldier, Fit and Strong; What every Outpost Sentry should know; Signals; General Introduction for Guards and Sentries; The Rifle, and how to care for it; The Three Rules for Aiming; Points to Note when you are firing; Rates of Fire; Scouts; The Individual Use of Cover; Hints for Camps; Sergeants and other Non-Commissioned Officers; Musketry; Description of the SMLE Rifle Mark III; Ships' Bells and what they mean; the Half-company Commander in the Attack; Regimental SongBooklet covered with blue fabric-covered card embossed with the insignia of The Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Contains multiple paper pages printed in blue with yellow border. Bound with sewn blue cotton. Two booklets held in collection.SKHS1587 inscription inside front cover, in blue ink handwriting, now largely obscured: G Clarendon Hyde 2.1.15. Inside back cover: No 115 "C" Company Sept 1914. Both SKHS1587 and SKHS 1620 contain handwritten notations against the Nominal Roll of Officers, updating the information about the officers listed.14th battalion aif -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, For King & Country, 2016
... of Australian military history, especially in relation to enlistment... of Australian military history, especially in relation to enlistment ...This is the revised edition of the book, For King & Country by Ron Blair and James Affleck. It contains information on the World War One enlistments from Warrnambool and district. Both Ron Blair and James Affleck are researchers and writers of Australian military history, especially in relation to enlistment and service records of those who took part in World Wars One and Two.This book is an important one as it gives details of World War One enlistments and service records of those local people who served in this war. It is a valuable research tool for writers, researchers and descendants of those who served in the war. This is a soft cover book of 270 pages. The cover is blue with yellow lettering.The front cover has a colour photograph of the Warrnambool War Memorial and the back cover has a colour photograph of the Honour Board at Christ Church, Warrnambool. The book has Acknowledgements and Introductions, an Index, a Foreword, four Chapters and five Appendices, Honour Rolls, Poetry and Tables. There are many colour and black and white photographs and illustrations. world war one, western district military history, warrnambool war memorial, james affleck, ron blair -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUALS, FIELD SERVICE, 1938 - 1955
... for the Equipment of the Australian Military Forces and Australian Cadet... of the Australian Military Forces and Australian Cadet Corps 1955. 1. Book ...Items in the collection re Colonel J. W. Swatton refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details. 1. Book - cloth cover, red, paper, black print - 423 pages. 2. Pamphlet - paper, cream with black print - 11 pages. 3. Book - cardboard cover, cream with black print - 209 pages.1. Inside book - Field Service Regulations Vol 1 1930 Organisation and Administration, Serial No.10 Nov 1938. 2. Staff Duties in the Field 1949, Appendix F, Vehicle Unit Signs. 3. Standing Orders for the Equipment of the Australian Military Forces and Australian Cadet Corps 1955.passchendaele barracks trust, colonel j w swatton, manuals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER WW1,FRAMED, Bendigo Art Framing, Post WW1
... at bottom: “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” Stamped... of the Greatest War” Printed at bottom: “Australian Commonwealth Military ...Item donated in the memory of Regt No 3188 Sgt John Joseph MILBURN, Unit 15th M G Company, 5th M G Battalion, 1st AIF. Saw service in Egypt and on the Somme 1915 - 1919.Display of unit colours of WWI in the form of a Rising Sun. Printed on white background with drawings of Belgium, France, Gallipoli & Egypt in each corner. Decorations are listed each side of display. All decorations & unit badges are in regimental colours. Display has glass front & brown wooden frame with gold inner edge, fawn cardboard backing.Printed top: “Souvenir of the Greatest War” Printed at bottom: “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” Stamped on back: “Passchendaele Barracks Trust”military history-army, documents-posters, passchendaele barracks trust -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt WW2, Untitled, 1942 (exact)
... , Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badge..., felt fur, 6 3/4, 1942 on inside hat band, Australian ...A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, binding edge, press stud, folded puggaree rising sun badgeN. 121, felt fur, 6 3/4, 1942 on inside hat band, Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, folded puggaree, binding edge -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed cloth, NE Framing Studio
... Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth.... Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces ...Stan Grossman sent this silk embroidery to his cousin Doris Grossman. Private Stanley GROSSMAN 246 from North Wangaratta enlisted on 15/7/1915 aged 19 years. He embarked on 10/11/1915 and served with the Camel Corp , 29th Battalion and 14th Light Horse.Ornate gold coloured plastic frame with cream mount containing a pink cloth square embossed in yellow and white thread and edged in yellow fringe. Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 stanley grossman 246, ww1, 29th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - CUSHION COVERS and HANDKERCHIEF, C.1941
... ”, “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”.... of Palestine 1941”, “Davids Tower”, “Australian Commonwealth Military ...Items souvenired by Albert Corrie VX47191, refer Cat No 4847 for service details..1) Cushion cover silk with pink tassels, colour depiction of a women, donkey and child of to the market. .2) handkerchief cotton blue with crochet boarder, flowers and word embroidered. .3) Cushion cover silk yellow tassle edges, green background with depictions of a vehicle, tower, rising sun badge embroidered on..1) “Souvenir of Palestine”, “To the Market”. .2) “Beyroujth”. .3) “Souvenir of Palestine 1941”, “Davids Tower”, “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”.cushions, handkerchiefs, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, AIR MAIL
... of the Queen. On the front is the censor's stamp "Australian Military... "Australian Military Forces. Passed by censor 537". Signed by unknown ...See Cat 5109PThis is a foldable Air Mail letter card. The cover is printed in blue ink. It has a One Penny stamp attached with a Post Office Stamp. The stamp is Australian with the image of the Queen. On the front is the censor's stamp "Australian Military Forces. Passed by censor 537". Signed by unknown. Inside the letter is addressed to "My Darling Loved One" From VX25591 Pte E H Hildebrandt, 13th A.D.B. N.T. Forces. It ends with "From your loving Sweetheart & Husband. First Line he mentions receiving a letter 4-3-45. Tex xxxww2, romance, civilian life -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SUMMER UNIFORM WITH PEAK CAP, 1939-45
... ARE DARKENED. THE BUTTON MOTIF IS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES.... THE BUTTON MOTIF IS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ON THE COLLARS ...'Maj. R.M. Shadforth'1. THIS IS AN OFFICER'S PATTERN KHAKI JACKET. IT HAS FOUR POCKETS. IT HAS A 50MM WIDE BELT OF SAME MATERIAL. THE BUTTONS ARE DARKENED. THE BUTTON MOTIF IS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ON THE COLLARS ARE DARKENED RISING SUN BADGES ON THE EPPAULETTES ARE THE RANK BADGES OF A LT.COLONEL. There is a semi detached ribbon Bar on the left breast - War Medal 1939-45. Australian Service Medal Efficiency Decoration. 2. Trousers, long Khaki, same material as jacket. Button up fly buttons - Khaki Bakelite. 3. Peak cap, Australian leather strap with Infantry Corps Badge.Jacket - on the label inside jacket is docket 3198, Jan 13 1942. Factory No. 2853. Name Maj. R.M. Shadforth. Jacket - Officer Khaki Drill - 38 Batt.uniform, 38th batt, shadforth, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, HMAS BATAAN, C 1952
... on the back. Australian sailors and foreign military on the deck....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...PHOTOGRAPH ON BOARD HMAS BATAAN 1951. JAMES LESLIE PELL refer cat 5455 for service detailsSmall black and white photograph with handwriting on the back. Australian sailors and foreign military on the deck.Back - SNAP WITH JIMMIE- SAME AS IN BOOK HMAS BATAAN 1952”hmas bataan, korean war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGE, RISING SUN
... with the words: - " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces...: - " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". There is a small patch ...See Cat 5192This appears to be a small, pressed tin badge. The pattern is that of the Rising Sun with a crown. There are two banners at the bottom with the words: - " Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". There is a small patch of corrosion on the crown. There is no sign of mounts on the badge on the rear, only a square piece of solder.badge, rising sun, australian army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 8ALH title
... of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered... federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military ...The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.Metal shoulder title of 8th Australian Light Horse worn on the epaulet during the period 1900-1912.light horse, victoria, federation -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 8ALH hat badge
... of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered... reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment ...The 8th Light Horse was raised from companies of the colonial Victorian Mounted Rifles located in North-east Victoria following federation. In 1912 a major reorganisation of the Australian military forces resulted in the regiment being renumbered 16th Light Horse. Following World War One the regiment reverted to 8th Light Horse with the territorial title Indi Light Horse.Metal hat badge of 8th Australian Light Horse (VMR) worn during the period 1900-1912., and with motto 'Timeo Nec Sperno'light horse, victoria, federation, vmr, 8th -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photo and Medals, Private J L Parker
... "This scroll commemorates Private J. L Parker Australian... Australian Military Forces held in honour as one who served King ...Photograph and medals belonging to Private John Leonard PARKER VX56265 2/23 Battalion AIF Killed in Action on 24/11/1943 during WW2. Buried at Lae cemetery in New Guinea. The 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in August 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The battalion did its initial training in Albury before moving to Bonegilla, Victoria, before sailing for the Middle East in November. The 2/23rd left Alamein on 2 December and headed back to Gaza in Palestine, where it participated in the 9th Division parade on 22 December. The battalion left Palestine in the third week of January 1943 and reached Sydney at the end of February. Reorganised for jungle operations, on 4 September the 2/23rd participated in the division's amphibious landing at Red Beach, north west of Lae. Shortly before the landing occurred, the invasion fleet was attacked by six Japanese fighters and three bombers. Most of the Japanese bombs missed the Allied ships but one bomb hit the landing craft carrying the 2/23rd headquarters - killing the battalion commander and the ship's captain. The landing craft, however, made it to shore and the 2/23rd participated in the subsequent fighting around Lae, Finschhafen, and Sattelberg. After Sattelberg, the 2/23rd continued to move inland, capturing Masangkoo, Kuanko, and finally on 9 December, Wareo. Brown timber frame with dark blue background containing photograph of soldier, three round and three star shaped medals and document with coloured crest."This scroll commemorates Private J. L Parker Australian Military Forces held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."private john leonoard parker, 2/23rd battalion, ww2, new guinea