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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - INSIGNIA, FRAMED, C. 1956 onwards
Item in the collection re MAX Jolliffe, refer Cat No 4322.3 for service/ other details.Framed gold colour metal with MDF backing, inset are two shoulder patches, "15 National Service Battalion" and "Royal Australian Signals". Centre is a Signals badge and a small crown, either side of that is cloth arm badges re "Australian Army HQ", under are two sets of Sgt's stripes.framed, memorabilia, insignia, rank, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, post 1956 onwards
Items in the collection re MAX Jolliffee, refer Cat No 4322.3 for service details..1) Badge metal square shape blue with gold trim and text, one pin on rear. .2) Badge metal silver colour black background crown at top, centre has the letters "CMF". .3) Badge metal centre oval shape, colours gold, black, two blues, crown at top, centre figure boomerang at bottom, one pin on rear. .4) Badge, miniature of .3).1) "National Servicemens Association 51 - 72 Navy Army Airforce". .3) .4) Royal Australian Signals Association".badges, association, cmf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION AND BOX, 2010
Item in the collection re Max Jolliffe, refer Cat No 4322.3 for service details..1) Medallion round shape metal, greyish background colour with silver circles, centre depiction for Army, Navy, Airforce with text around. .2) Medallion Presentation Box, black fabric covers, hinged lid, inside is black velvet and white linen lining, cover has text on..1) "Anniversary of National Service 1951 - 72" .2) In silver, "Dedication of the National Servicemens Memorial Canberra 2010"medallions, memorabilia, national service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Silver Service Morning Tea – Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1991
... Silver Service Morning Tea – Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna...Silver Service Morning Tea – Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna... Service Morning Tea – Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Army ...These six photos were taken in the grounds of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna in spring 1991. MAJ Ray Redman appears in his mess dress by the Roman fountain, serving a silver service morning tea to CPL Pat Drury, as a result of a losing bet on the 1991 Rugby League Grand Final. Pat Drury was a very keen rugby league supporter and followed Penrith, who lost its first Grand Final appearance to the Canberra Raiders in 1990. Penrith reversed the result the following year against Canberra winning their first premiership. This occasion is covered on page 152 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.This is a set of six photographs of two Army Survey Regiment personnel in the grounds of Fortuna, Bendigo, 1991. The photographs were on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) to .6) - Photo, black & white, 1991, MAJ Ray Redman and CPL Pat Drury. No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - CO Army Survey Regiment - LTCOL Constantine AM, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1975-1976
This is a photograph of LTCOL Peter Constantine AM, who was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1975 to 1976. He then assumed command of the School of Military Survey (SMS) from 1976 to his retirement in January 1982. LTCOL Constantine was one of RASvy’s most revered officers in this era, with 32 years of meritorious service as a leader on active duty in Vietnam in 1969 and the commanding officer of the Regiment and School. His memoirs of active duty in Vietnam ‘Surveyor - Printer Behind the Lines’ was published in 2022.This is a photograph of LTCOL Peter Constantine AM, who was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, from 1975 to 1976. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. There is no annotation.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, ARMY, Sandleigh Clothes, Post WW2
... , retired from the Services 7.5.1975. Uniform Army Glazebrook ROYAL ...MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK AM, RFD, ED AM ( member of the order of Australia) RFD ( Reserve Force Decoration) ED ( Efficiency Decorations with Rosette Regt No 3137211 Enlisted as recruit Sapper 22.9.1950, promoted L/Cpl same day, promoted to Sgt 29.9.1951, promoted to Lieutenant 28.6.1956, Captain in May 1966 then qualified as Major and Administering Command of 104 Construction Sqd RAE, promoted to Major Officer Commanding 104 Sqd 8.7.1968, retired from the Services 7.5.1975..1) Jacket- navy, wool, polyester, yellow metal buttons, efficiency decorations with rosette. Metal lapel badges. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY .2) Trousers- navy, wool, polyester, red felt stripe on each outer leg.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY BADGE- “UBIQUE” ( everywhere)uniform army, glazebrook -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, TRUCKS FROM 1970's, RACT, 1970's
3. 2 trucks have the 3rd MD TAC Sign, 1 truck has the TAC sign with 7 on it. Passchendaele Barracks was the name of the Army Drill Hall, Mollison Street, Bendigo. The drill hall was in use 1916 - abt 2004.1. Side view of international MK3 Army Truck 4 x 4 set up for troop or general service work. Canvas cover is on. Coloured photo taken in the Mollison Street Depot yard. Photo is mounted on stiff cardboard. 2. Side View of Army Commercial Ford Truck. Cabin tilted forward to enable access to engine (Ford CL 400). 3. Group photo in colour, of 5 MN3 trucks lined up on the road beside the Mollison Street Drill Hall,. 1. On the rear is a 'stuck on' label "International 2 1/2 tons GS MN3 Bendigo Deport Yard". 3. On the rear is written "Convoy Inter MK3's in Mollison Street Bendigo. trucks, cmf, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, RAAF PERSONEL, IAN LYONS
Ian Lyons being presented with a Bronze Star Medal by Colonel Sullivan. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of an Army officer presenting a RAAF officer with a medal. Photograph is mounted on dark green coloured cardboard.Handwritten in pencil on the back: 'IAN ALFRED LYONS BEING PRESENTED WITH BRONZE STAR MEDAL BY COL. SULLIVAN'.bronze star medal, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Lithographic Squadron Personnel and Others at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s
These two photographs were taken circa 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Photo .1P was taken in 1971 when the then Justice John Kerr (later Sir John Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC) visited the Regiment. At that time, he was the Chairman of the Committee of Enquiry into Service Pay and Conditions. Personnel from Lithographic Squadron had submitted a grievance regarding salaries to the Committee, who during this visit reviewed their technical skills and conducted interviews. This ultimately led to the personnel achieving salary parity with other technical trades in RASvy. Photo .2P was taken after a formal medal presentation at the Army Survey Regiment in c1976. The Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service.This is a set of photographs of Lithographic Squadron Personnel, Justice John Kerr and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1971, L to R: Jim Mulqueen, Sir John Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC, LTCOL Bill Howarth .2) - Photo, black & white, c1976, L to R: WO1 Joe Farrington, John Rankine, CPL Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, SGT Peter Saunders, LTCOL George Ricketts, SGT Ross Hyde, WO1 Ian ‘Ike’ Lever, WO1 Aub Harvey, SGT Jim Mulqueen.1P to .2P – personnel annotated royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TROUSERS, SERVICE DRESS, A.G.C.F, 1982
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Two pairs of polyester and viscose service dress trousers. Each pair has two side pockets, a button down hip pocket and a fob pocket. Each has sewn belt loops and a zipper fly. The waist band is closed with a metal hook. A calico manufacturer's label is sewn onto the hip pocket lining. The washing instruction label is sewn onto the inside of the waist band.army chaplain, uniform, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE of TRANSFER, British Army, BRITISH ARMY CERTIFICATE OF TRANSFER TO RESERVE ON DEMOB, 1919
Refers to Service of Albert Edwards This is a small sheet of strong paper. It was white paper and the print is in black ink. British Army Form Z.24. It is for MJ/5471 Cpl Edwards, Albert. DOE: 23 Sep 1914 RASC. DOB 1884. MIL trades Motor Lorry Driver, Good NCO. Transferred to Army Reserve (UK) 20 Apr 1919. Certificate NR 106843. Stamped RASC. Woolwich Dockyard.ww1, certificate of transfer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, Aust Army, The Daily Monitor, 1945
Refers to the service of 51964 LAC Hicks. Refer Cat No 1363.Single sheet foolscap printed both sides. Headlines: United Nations Charter signed. Japan gets it again, Nagoya Osaka B.29 Targets. England wins the Test. King Leopold sees Party leaders. No statement on Simla talks. Bougainville Battles. Pacific War News. Polish Affair. 2. Photo copy of one side. newspaper, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - 38 Bn STATEMENT of DISBANDMENT, Aust Army, c1945
Refers to service of E.H. Bush.1. Two sheets of paper, quarto and foolscap, ref disbanding of 38 Bn and Officers level of Training prior to transfer to Infantry battalions. Ten officers are mentioned. Foolscap size document. 2. Three copies of Officers training levels and their whereabouts. Ten Officers mentioned (same as above) 38 Inf Bn.ww2, officers, 38 bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - OFFICERS OBLIGATIONS POST WW2, Australian Army, c1939-1950
Refers to WW2 Service of Capt E.M. BushOne sheet of paper folded to make 4 pages. Printing is in black ink. It covers subjects such as Reserve of Officers. Retired list. Male and Female Officers. Obligations of Officers.officers, regulations, post ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, 1945
... Army Book 64. Soldiers service and pay book... ( England) 4th May 1945 Ref 5401, 5402 Paybook Soldiers Army Book 64 ...1497299, ASTON, Derg James Randell, Enlisted Worster ( England) 4th May 1945 Ref 5401, 5402Pay book cloth covered cardboard book, brownArmy Book 64. Soldiers service and pay bookpaybook, soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, MINIATURE
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Set of twelve miniature medals mounted with ribbons. A separate citation bar appears below the group. All are displayed on a blue velvet pad attached to a brown cardboard base. Paper labels are attached. Medals displayed L-R MBE, 1939-45 Star, 8th Army Africa Star, Southwest Pacific Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 Japan, Korea, United Nations Medal Korea, Air Efficiency Medal, Bronze Star. Bar - Korean Presidential Citation. Handwritten in black ink on medal label: ' MEDALS FROM SQUADRON LEADER IAN A. (JOE) LYONS'. Handwritten in black ink on citation label: 'KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL CITATION'.medals, awards, mbe, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - MACHETE, Ca?augus, c. Korean War
Machetes similar to this example were issued as part of the USAAF emergency survival kits for B-2 and B-4 crew. This item was brought back from Korea by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) Machete with short slightly curved single-edged folding blade. Black riveted bakelite handle fitted with a thumb operated lock which secures the blade when opened. .2) Black metal detachable blade guard..1) Stamped on blade but partially obscured by corrosion: 'Ca?augus U.S.A.'machete, weapons, edged weapons, us army air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, FRENCH, Boulogne, Ville de Lille, Ville de Tourcoing, 1914-1925
Refers to the service of Albert Edwards. British Army 5471, Southhsmpton, UK.1. 50 cents, Chamber of Commerce de Boulogne Sur Mer. Dated 4 June 1920. 2. 10 cents - Ville de Lille Bon Communal. 3. 5 cents - Ville de Lille Bon Communal. (Garanti par la ville). 4. 10 cents - Ville de Tour Coing Bon de Denrees. 5. 5 cents - Ville de Tour Coing Bon de Denrees. 6. 5 cents - Roubaux. Everre de 1914 - 1915 "Bon de Cinq Centimes".ww1, french currency -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS, WW2, c1039-1946
Refer to the Service of; Brit NR 911335, Edgar James William Foster.4 sets of ribbons, sewn over a brass bar. One of the ribbons has the number "8" sewn on to it (some threads have broken) . oN THE REAR OF THE BAR IS A 60MM PIN FOR MOUNTING IT ON A UNIFORM.campaign ribbons, british army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, ARMY PAY, British Army, Soldiers Service and Pay Book. Edgar J.W. Foster, c1939-1946
Refers to the service of Edgar James William Foster. NR.911335 British Army.This is a pocket sized booklet. It is made of brown buckram for the cover. Inside are paper pages printed in black ink. The covers have small pockets on the inside. The pages cover service history of soldier, vaccinations, trades etc. In the rear pocket is a small cricifix cross made out of grass/flax.Lots of hand written entries from various officers.ww2, british army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, SERVICES RENDERED, Australian Army, 1914 - 1919
... goldfields Issued to a returned service person who had been wounded ...Issued to a returned service person who had been wounded, invalided or retired during WW1. The aim was to prevent harassment from the members of the public (ie White Feathers) This badge was for no 3529 D. W. Hart Round badge for wearing on coat. In the circumference are the words “ FOR KING AND EMPIRE. SERVICES RENDERED” In the centre is the Royal cipher and crown On the rear is stamped numbers 434087ww1, returned service people. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Australian Army, 1) 1965. .2) 1967
Refer to the service of Major Maxwell Bruce TINKLER 337713 Unit 102 Field Workshops Served SVN 10 March 1968 - 25 February 1969Two pay books. The cover is a flexible brown artificial material. Printing on the front is in black ink. The Australian crest is in the centre. Inside the book are numbered pages showing payments and pay history.Front Cover..1) Book NR A 37154 Maxwell Bruce TINKLER 337713 .2) Book NR C 27592 Maxwell Bruce TINKLER 337713 CANCELLED vietnam war, aust soldiers, soldiers pay -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COMPASS
Wrist mounted flying compass worn by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Circular faced brown bakelite flying compass with rotating dial. Degrees and NSEW marked on the dial. The direction needle is suspended in liquid. Brown leather strap with buckle for attaching to wrist.Stamped on the back: 'US ARMY COMPASS, WRIST. LIQUID FILLED, TAYLOR MODEL'.flying compass, equipment, navigation equipment, maps, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons -
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Award - MEDALS, MINIATURE, WW1, Aust Army, 1916-1920
Refers to the service of 3483 Pte J.J. COLLINS. Refer to Cat 647P.This is a set of two WW1 medals mounted on a bar. There is a pin at the back to mount the bar on clothing. The medals are; British War Medal 1914-15, Silver in colour. Victory medal 1914-1919, Gold in colour. The actual medals are 18 mm diameter.Around the rims is his engraved name " J.J. Collins".medals, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - BEEHIVE STORE HONOUR BOARD WW1, Bee Hive Staff, Photographic Honour Roll Members of the Beehive Emporium Staff who served in the Great War WW1, c1918-1925
This honour roll was found in poor condition in a district antique shop. It was fully restored by an enthusiastic local lady, It was presented to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum on 20 April 2022. The Museum is now known as the Bendigo Military Museum. The Beehive was a major store in Pall Mall Bendigo, the Main Street through the centre of the City. Names on the roll. Top row, E. Buddle, Edgar Peter No 4450 14th reinforcements 6th BN. R Jenkins, Reginald Claude No 4526 14th reinforcements 6th BN. H Crowalladar. Spelt wrong, actually Thomas Henry Cadwallader No 4160 13th Reinforcements 7th BN KIA 18.8.1916. J. A. Williams, John Arnold No 9797 16th reinforcements 2nd Fld Amb. J. Holl, James Thomas No 2432 5th reinforcements 60th BN. 2nd row, N. Veale, (Veal) Norman Joseph No 2070 5th reinforcements 14th BN Major Robert Oswald Henderson D.S.O, 38th BN HQ, KIA 29.9.1918. Rank at death Lt Colonel. P, Buddle, Thomas Percy No 3359 9th Reinforcements 58th BN KIA 27.4.1918. 3rd row. C. Wood MM, Charles No 2453 5th Reinforcements 24th BN, MM 20.9.1917, Bar to MM 14.6.1918. T. Henderson MM, Thomas Richard, 15th Reinforcements 5th BN (2nd Lt). Awarded MM after joining the Canadian Army. F. Marriot, Frederick No 1897 13th Reinforcements 4th LH Regt, MM 2.11.1917 4th row. N Meagher, Norman Bernard No 43 38th BN HQ. G.Speedy, George Thomas No 21718 General reinforcements Army medical Corp 1917. W. Trebilcock, William Edward No 55239 5th General Reinforcements (Vic) 1918. C. P. Fisk, Charles Reginald No 55371 6th General Reinforcements (Vic) 1918. "MM" Military Medal "DSO" Distinguished Service Order The frame is a flat faced hardwood timber, varnished. Each corner has a decorative scroll work of leaves and flowers. They are dark brown colour. There is a gold rim around the inside of the picture frame. Inside are 15 oval openings, in which are black and white portraits of WW1 soldiers. The writing and captions are in white paint. Each name has a decorative loop around it. There are two sets of National flags painted near the top. Red and blue tints.ww1, honour roll, beehive -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTONS, Australian Army, c1939-1945
Refer to Cat 4967.2. Service of John Robert Attwood.These buttons are of three different sizes. The motif is Australian Military Forces with a map of Australia. They are of copper metal, darkened with a black paint. They have brass "Keepers",ww2, uniforms, buttons, uniorms -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK BADGE, SERGEANT, Australian Army, c1939-1945
Refer to Cat 4967.2 Service of John Robert Attwood1, Sgts Chevrons, sewn onto dark khaki material. It in turn is sewn onto a cotton arm band. The armbvand is held closed with a brown bakelite button. 2, Sgts chevrons, dark tinted sewn onto dark khaki material. 3, Sgts chevrons, the stripes are of a two tone colour, which is sewn onto a background of light khaki. 4. Sgts chevrons, two tone khaki sewn onto a medium colour khaki. 5. Sgts chevrons, two tone khaki sewn onto a medium colour khaki.ww2, uniforms, rank badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELT HOLDERS, Australian Army, c1939-1945
Refer to Cat 4967.2. The service of John Robert Attwood.Brass hook shaped item. One end has two loops, the other end is the curved hook. They are made from one piece of brass wire. x 4 ww2, uniforms -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SLIDE SHOULDER BOARD
Established during world War Two, the first 'Everyman's Hut' was built at Bonegilla camp to serve army personnel. An 'Everywoman's Hut' was established at Bandianna and was staffed by women. The hut's were also staffed by ministers of religion who had returned to Australia due to war plus volunteers. Everyman's staff wore a military cut uniform and, where appropriate, were given officer status by local commanders. Today, Everyman's Welfare Service caters for the well being of members of the ADF and their families. Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No556101, Collection.Khaki coloured slide should backgrounder board in poly ester fabric. A label with fawn lettering on a brown background is sewn to the straight end of the board. Above the label are two horizontal red bands in cotton braid.Embroidered on a brown label: 'EVERYMAN'S HUT'.everyman's hut, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS of Frank Edwards 1541, Australian Army, c1914 - 1919
Refers to service of Frank Edwards No. 1541 5th Battalion, Enlisted 30 Nov 1914. WIA 13 May 1915. Discharged Australia 23 June 1916.1. P - B & W full length portrait of Frank Edwards in uniform. He is wearing webbing, no rifle, This is a photocopy. 2, P - B & W Group portrait of four soldiers with coquet clubs in front lawn of a large mansion. This is made in the form of a postcard. 3. - Newsclipping about wounding of Frank Edwards. Melbourne Age, Sat 5 June 1915. 2. On rear, written in ink is - This is a photo of Lady Northcote's place where Frank was staying on sick 'leaf'(sic) in England. To Willie and Mary with love from Mother M.A.E.ww1, australian army