Francis Joseph Palmer V65132 enlisted in the CMF on 12.3.1941 age 29 years. On discharge on 6.2.1946 he held the rank of Pte in 37/52nd Aust Infantry Battalion.Record of Service Book AAB 83 re F.J.Palmer, brown covers“V65132 Pte Palmer F.J”documents, record of service, palmer

Percival Sylvester LANYON NR V 14661 enlisted 21 May 1941 Aged 45, Discharged 5 June 1944 Rank PTE. UNit 3 Garrison Bde. Heavy copper medallion and chain. At the top of the chain is a solid rod, 5 rings in the chain. Medallion is gold colour, top has the Rising Sun Badge covered with a saluting soldier. Two rifles go from his waist to the ground. A blue enamel across the medallion. Centre has a small shield with a concave recess in its centre. A wreath up from the bottom on both sides, bottom has a boomerang.Front. “DUTY. BRAVELY. DONE. P.S. LANYON in the boomerang Back is stamped “presentation from Bendigo” ww2, bendigo, medallion thankyou

George Stockett Gerrans No 2336 28 BN AIF. Enlist 20.7.15 RTA 23.8.19 Final rank Lieutenant The letter was writte when he was a Sgt with Postal Corps AIf.1) .2)Two page letter with envelope. The paper is lined and handwriting in blue ink. Written by George Stockett Gerrans No 2336 to his sister Lizzie. He mentions he is leaving soon to “Another place- near where mum was born” .3) Envelope On the envelope has has written “ On active service- no stamps available “ Envelope, one postage rubber stamp is marked Cairo. The other river stamp marked Abbassia, Artillery Barracks Addressed to P. Gerrans Esq. C/o G.R. Chart Esq Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia letters home, cairo, pyramid hill

Robert Hunter GOLDIE VX40795. Born Goornong, Vic on 26 Feb 1915. Enlisted 9 July 1940 at Graytown, Vic. Sergeant 2/34 Battalion. Ref. 3696.Photograph - Coloured photo of a uniformed soldier in summer uniform.photo, soldier, ww2

"Ronald Edward Browning" VX124215, enlisted 17.3.1943 and was discharged on 12 3 1947 with the rank of L/Sgt in HQ Aust ADV Supply depot. Refer also Cat No 4424.2 Photo, copy of original B & W portrait of a soldier in uniform with Peak cap, colour patch visible is a triangular shape on the arm.photography, portraits, military ww2, ronald edward browning

Medal issued to Hazel Irene Daphne MACLENNAN No NF465083, enlisted in the Army 4.10.1943 age 18 years, discharged on 26.4 1944 with the rank of Pte in No 114 Aust General Hospital.British War Medal 1939-45. No ribbon attached.“NF465083 H.I.D Maclennan”award, medal ww2, 114 agh

Research shows the person in photo is Chas Thomas CASSIDY No 3800 9th Reinforcements 22nd BN AIF. Enlisted 22.7.1915 aged 20. Embarked 8.2.1916. Returned to Australia 29.5.1919.Post card photo, sepia, showing a soldier in uniform. The uniform shows 2 x Empire Wounded Stripes.On rear original writing in blue pen: “FROM CHARLIE TO HIS LOVER GIRL MARY” On front written later: “CHARLES THOMAS CASSIDY”photograph, postcard, 22nd

Item issued to Maxwell Sydney ANDERSON VX139912, 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 22.5.1943 age 21 years. Discharged 26.11.1945 with the rank of Sapper in 2/4th Aust Field Sqd.Brown canvas kit bag with cord & 12 brass eyelets. Painted one side is a stylized Rising Sun with black center & white triangle rays tips. An emu on the left & kangaroo on the right. Original number was 167211 painted over in yellow paint is VX139912. The name Anderson in light blue is painted below.Stenciled on base in black print: “V167211 ANDERSON M.S”equipment, kit bags

Item souvenired by of Robert Clarence DERBY VX148150, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 9.1.1944 age 21 years. Discharged on 22.5.1946 with the rank of Signalman in 19 Australian Lines of Communications, Signals.Brown, leather case with leather straps containing black metal telephone mechanics & bakerlite hand piece.“SIGNAL CORPS US ARMY, TELEPHONE EE-8-A”equipment, telephone, field, us

Beathea Isobel Weppner No VFX126729 enlisted on 22.6.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army she was a Cpl in 2/9th Aust General Hospital. VFX meaning Victorian female. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (6) Re B.I WEPPNER. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4. War Medal Service Medal 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasp 'S W PACIFIC" "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Donald Henry Harris No 141844 enlisted in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history

Charles Herbert Balfour Smith enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 25th Batt AIF on 7.7.15. WIA 5.8.16 GSW to the thigh. Transferred to 7th MG Coy 11.2.17. KIA 10.10.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re C.H.B Smith. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal.Victory Medal "1754 Pte CHB Smith 25 Bn AIF"numismatics-medals-military, military history-army

The sleeve patch is “Coder in Communications”. Uniform issued to Keith Edward Daniel RAN No 25700, enlisted 25.2.1942 age 19 years, discharged 13.3.19146 with the rank of Coder at HMAS Lonsdale..1) Naval Bib cotton with white & blue trim on neck .2) Tar Flap (blue/white stripe trim) .3) Pants / trousers black .4) Jacket black with service ribbons, service chevrons, right sleeve has crossed flags. .5) White lanyard, rope ..6) Back lanyard polyester .7) Navy hat white and black polyester trim with HMAS .8) .9) Pair of black boots. uniforms - navy, ran

Helmet issued to John Charles Dean No 144278 RAAF. He enlisted on 26.8.43 aged 18 years and was a LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. He was discharged from the RAAF on 13.3.46.British designed steel helmet painted a khaki colour. The chin strap is made of light khaki coloured cotton webbing and is secured with an adjustable brass buckle. The liner is black coloured and coated canvas with rubber padding on the crown.On the underside of the rim in black handwriting: 'LAC Dean JC/144278/RAAF'uniforms - raaf, helmet, headwear

Mathew Edward Riley enlisted in the 9th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF on 25.1.17. Transferred to the 38th Batt on 7.2.18. WIA 29.7.18 GSW to the wrist. Discharged from the AIF 22.3.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re M.E Riley. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."3474 Pte M.E Riley 38 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Jack Cowan MAY No VX94224 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 4.2.1944 age 21 years. At discharge on 9.12.1946 he held the rank of Trooper in 2/10th Australian Commando Regt. Certificate of Appreciation from City of Bendigo to J. C. May. Wooden frame - glass front - cardboard backing. Coloured certificate with service member and flags on top with Bendigo Buildings in background. Signed by Mayor and Town Clerk. Red seal bottom L.H.S. documents - certificates, frame accessories, bendigo shire

Harry Thompson came from Sebastion near Bendigo Victoria. He enlisted in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force No 69437 Canterbury Infantry Regiment. Refer 323.3, 1258, 2026.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re H.Thompson. 1. War medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal."69437 Pte H Thompson N.Z.E.F"medals, military, history

Discharge Certificate for Walter Henry SMITH, Reg. No 1572, Register No 282. Enlisted 10.4.1915. Discharged medically unfit 26.7.1919. Refer Reg Nos 102.4 Medals, Badges. 105.7P Discharge Certificate on parchment paper with the service details on front and rear of Walter Henry SMITH.Top left: Reg No 282 Top centre: AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Top Left: SMITH Walter Henrydocument, certificate, military history, records

Items relating to Harry and Lily COWLEY. Refer 347.3. Refer 347.3 for Harry Cowley, WW1 service history. Obviously he tried to enlist in WW2 but was rejected on medical grounds..1) Medical Certificate of Unfitness AA.Form MoB 5 .2) ID Card Civilian Registration ( British Subjects ) Number V9 F94 44,027 Stamped Prahran Vic 29 April 1942.1) For "Harry Cowley, Area 14 Drill Hall Prahran, Dated 1 Apr 1942" .2) For "Francis Lily Cowley, K15 Raleigh St Windsor S1"documents, medical, identification

A short article about David Alfred Mann and his service in World War 1. David Mann was born in Janefield and at the time of his enlistment he was possibly living at Thomastown.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david alfred mann

A short article about Reginald Harold McDowell and his service in World War 1. Reg McDowell was born in Greensborough and at the time of his enlistment he was living at Diamond CreekOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald harold mcdowell

A short article about Kenneth Gordon Sharpe and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Fitzroy; his parents lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, kenneth gordon sharpe

A short article about Robert John Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Parkville; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert john spencer

A short article about Robin Henry Davey and his service in World War 1. At the time of Robin Henry Davey's enlistment, he was working on his father's farm at Greensborough 2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robin henry davey

A short article about Walter Bruce and his service in World War 1. At the time of Walter Bruce's enlistment, he was living at Plenty Farm and working for Mr John Davey.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter bruce

Following service in World War Two, Staff Sergeant M Miles enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces and served as Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant in 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Lapel style Blues jacket with Staff Sergeant rank insignia. All buttons except one pocket button have been removed.miles, wwii, cmf, reserve

William Wyatt was a young soldier, who enlisted in 1915 for World War 1. This is an account of his life during the war until his untimely death at ade 24 in 1917.A 64 page loose leaf in binder of A4 size. photos(mr) william (willie) victor baily wyatt, soldiers, world war, 1914-1918, soldiers - victorian - surrey hills - history

R. Murphy VX30391 was born in Colac (Vic). 26th June 1906. Enlisted Royal Park (Vic). on the 31st May 1940. Served with 2/8th Field Company .R.A.E.Australian Service Medal 1939-1945. 1939 - 1945 Defence Medal. Return From Active Service Badge.Australian Service Medal has Crowned effigy of George the V1 on obverse face. The reverse depicts the Australian Coat of Arms with kangaroo and emu surrounded by words The Australian Service Medal. 1939 1945. Inscribed on rim of medal VX30381 R. Murphy. Defence Medal has crowned effigy of George the V1 on the obverse face. The reverse depicts a lion standing on a double headed dragon. 1939 - 1945 in inscribed above lion. The Return From Active Service Badge is a Tri - Service badge with ( anchor - wings and rising sun) surmounted by the Queen's Crown.

Relates to "John James Meade", No.144860 RAAF. Enlisted 29/9/43, age 18. Discharged 20/2/46, Rank L.A.C. No. 2 Operational Training Unit.Two Australian Service medals. 1. Australian Service Medal with Australian Commonwealth symbol on one side and image of George VI on other side. Ribbon attached to Ribbon that is light blue, red, white and dark blue stripes and a large safety pin on top. 2. War Medal 1939-1945. Round silver metal with picture of Rampant Lion standing on a vanquished eagle. Other sign image of George 6th. A ribbon attached to top that is red, blue and white.1. The Australia Service Medal - one side with 1939-45. and George 6th on other side. 2. Image of lion and 1939-45 on one side and George 6th on other.war medal, australia service medal, john james meade, ww2

STANLEY BAYLISS, VX138816 enlisted on 7 May 1943 and discharged on 26 March 1946. On discharge he was listed as being posted as a Private to 2/108 General Transport Company..1) 1940 RSSIL Badge. .2) Ribbons set of 2, Pacific Star & 39 - 45 Star. .3) Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945 with ribbon. .4) War Medal 1939 - 1945 with ribbon. .5) Pacific Star with ribbon..2) “37779”Stamped on reverse .3) & .4) “ VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rim .5) “VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rearbadges, membership, medals