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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - FRENCH CONVERSATION, 1895
The book contains verse in both French and British. The name in black handwriting. Joseph Akeroyd had previous Military service before enlisting in the AIF. Enlisted 11.5.1916 age 33 years 5 months in C Company 38th Bn with the rank of Capt. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 27.2.1917 multiple wounds listed. At various times in his records as : GSW face, chin, eye, Right arm, shoulder, fractured Tibia, left leg etc. RTA 21.7.1917, discharged from the AIF 5.2.1917 medically unfit.Book multi coloured hard cover red leather spine binder with 244 pages.Inside on 3rd page, “J Akeroyd Capt 38th Battalion 10th Inf Brigade AIF"books, french, 38th bn, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, 2) 1.5.1919
The collection revolves around cards, letters to "Hannah Firth" of Melbourne. .1) & .2) Cards are from William Martindale No. 1188, enlisted 17.7.15 aged 27. D Coy 29th Bn AIF. Embarked 10.11.15, transferred to 13th F.A.B, returned to Australia 23.6.1919. .3) Card from Henry Haines Sutherland No. 3916. Enlisted 22.7.15 aged 21. 12th reinforcements 14th BN AIF. Transferred to 46th Bn, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.19. .4) & .5) from Bill, .5) from Billie. The rest are unknown. Refer to 4049.12P.1) Postcard, photo, black & white, street scene and mosque. On rear, letter in pencil. .2) Postcard, photo, black & white, harbour scene with ships and city in background. Short letter on rear. .3) Photo, black & white, soldier in peak hat, cpl. stripes, background is clear. On rear, brief note. .4) Postcard, photo, black & white, soldier standing, slouch hat, bandolier, crop, studio background. Brief note on rear. .5) Postcard, photo, black & white, harbour scene, ships with statue on the right. On rear letter. .6) Postcard, photo, black & white, portrait, oval shape, soldier, no hat, wearing ribbons. Nothing on rear. .7) Postcard, photo, black & white, soldier standing, hat, riding crop, spurs, studio background. Nothing on rear. .8) Postcard, photo, black & white, portrait of soldier, slouch hat, no rank, background clear. Nothing on rear. .9) Postcard, photo, sepia, soldier standing, one hand on table, studio background. Nothing on rear. .10) Postcard, photo, sepia, group of seven soldiers, four standing, three sitting outside tents. Nothing on rear. post cards, hannah, photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BADGE, ANZCA DAY, C. 2006
The Soldier on the badge is apparently VX103098 James Aloysious Canty, enlisted 19/7/1942 in Port Moresby age 29 just prior to Kokoda. He had initially enlisted No V42281. One record has him in E Coy 39th Infantry Batt which was the Machine Gun Coy of the Batt when formed. One record shows him being Taken on the Strength of 7th Machine Gun Batt on 2.11.1942. At discharge on 5.12.1945 he is listed as serving in the 39th Infantry Battalion with the rank of Cpl. The 39th was disbanded in July 1943.Badge, metal, Anzac commemorative. badge is rectangular in shape. Front is gold coloured with "Courage" at the top. Centre is a coloured photo under plastic of a soldier in tin helmet looking up. At base is "Anzac Day April 25 2006. On rear is a pin and clip.badges, anzac day -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, 1941
Raymond James Russel WHYTE Initially enlisted on 16.8.40 as V28354 serving in 2 Cav Div ASC. He was discharged on 6.10.41 his enlistment date into the AIF on his records is stated as 1.10.1941 age 24 years 4 months. Taken strength at RRD Royal Park on 7.10.1941, posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops 2.1.1942, embarked for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving 26.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942, listed POW dated 29.10.1942, deceased while POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. Raymond died in Borneo on the Sandakan Death March.Photo, B & W Portrait of R.J.R. Whyte in uniform, no hat on. Photo is in a black plastic frame.photography - photgraphs, military history, sandakan, borneo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Charles Frederick Langdon No 6452 enlisted in the AIF on 26.9.1916 with 18 reinforcements 23rd Batt age 24 years 11 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, embark for France 13.8.1917, hospital 1.10.1917 with Synovitis of the Knee, return to unit 6.10.1917, hospital 8.2.1918 with Gastritis and Trench Fever. Returned to Australia 24.8.1918 classed with Gastritis, Trench Fever and Debility, discharged from the AIF 28.2.1919. He enlists again on 16.1.1942 No V145863 in the CMF, serves in various units in AHQ & LHQ, promoted to Cpl 19.3.1943, discharged from the Army 2.2.1944 medically unfit.Framed photograph, timber frame, brown colour with glass, photograph B & W copy of photograph, portrait, beige background, type written label at bottom, rear has information re Sig C.F.Langdon.photography, framing, portraits ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
John Thomas O'Bree enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal.1 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf" 2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn" 4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, c. 1953
The Battle Dress is a 1953 model, style used for many years. The uniform was issued to William Gamaliel Bartlett, Regt No’s 35052 (VX25300) enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.6.1940 age 21 years, 2/9th Field Ambulance, taken POW Malaya, discharged from AIF on 12.11.1945 with the rank of Pte. He later enlisted in the CMF on 20.7.1959, unit OCTU 3 TRG GRP and was discharged in 1974 with the rank of WO 2 after 15 years 32 days. The ribbons on the uniform, five are for WW2 service and one is a long service award. .1) Jacket - Serge, khaki, maroon lanyard, service ribbons, "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL CORPS" on both upper sleeves and WO 2 rank patches. .2) Trousers - serge, khaki .3) Tie - cotton, light khakifield ambulance, wwii, battle dress -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education - Intermediate Technical Certificate, 1952, 12/1952
Major General Sir Alan Hollick Ramsay, Director of Education 1948-1960 when he retired. He was born 12 March, 1895 and began teaching in 1912. He enlisted in the AIF as a gunner - 21/07/1915. He resumed teaching on his return from the War in 1919. In 1939 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF as Commander Royal Artillery 9th Division. He was appointed GOC (Major General) of 5th Division. He returned to the Education Department, eventually becoming Director of Education and served under both a Labour and Liberal Premier.Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Certificate number - 23344 Signature of Director: Alan H Ramsay Certificate made out to Donald George Furlong -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education, Victoria - Junior Technical Certificate, 1957, December 1957
Major General Sir Alan Hollick Ramsay, Director of Education 1948-1960 when he retired. He was born 12 March, 1895 and began teaching in 1912. He enlisted in the AIF as a gunner - 21/07/1915. He resumed teaching on his return from the War in 1919. In 1939 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF as Commander Royal Artillery 9th Division. He was appointed GOC (Major General) of 5th Division. He returned to the Education Department, eventually becoming Director of Education and served under both a Labour and Liberal Premier.Certificate printed on beige paper. Signature of Director of Education: Alan H Ramsay Student's name: Jennifer Lorraine Sarah Certificate number: 65356 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education, Junior Technical Certificate - 1952, December 1952
Major General Sir Alan Hollick Ramsay, Director of Education 1948-1960 when he retired. He was born 12 March, 1895 and began teaching in 1912. He enlisted in the AIF as a gunner - 21/07/1915. He resumed teaching on his return from the War in 1919. In 1939 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF as Commander Royal Artillery 9th Division. He was appointed GOC (Major General) of 5th Division. He returned to the Education Department, eventually becoming Director of Education and served under both a Labour and Liberal Premier.Beige coloured paper with ink printing. Name been removed and correct name written above area.Certificate presented to Thomas David Osborne Signed by Director of Education: Alan H Ramsay Dated: December 1948 Certificate number :47526 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education, Junior Technical Certificate - 1954, December 1954
Major General Sir Alan Hollick Ramsay, Director of Education 1948-1960 when he retired. He was born 12 March, 1895 and began teaching in 1912. He enlisted in the AIF as a gunner - 21/07/1915. He resumed teaching on his return from the War in 1919. In 1939 he enlisted in the 2nd AIF as Commander Royal Artillery 9th Division. He was appointed GOC (Major General) of 5th Division. He returned to the Education Department, eventually becoming Director of Education and served under both a Labour and Liberal Premier.Beige coloured paper with ink printing. Certificate presented to John Patrick Lamb Signed by Director of Education: Alan H Ramsay Dated: December 1954 Certificate number :59672 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Box containing Medal, Pte G J Malcolm 3536
Original Victory Medal belonging to Private George James MALCOLM 3536 10th Battalion AIF who came from Naracoorte South Australia Enlisted on 24/8/1915 Aged 25 years and KIA on 19/8/1916 at Mouquet Farm near POZIERS. Unknown grave - Villiers Bretonneaux Medal sent to next of kin - brother William Silas MALCOLM - Nandaly near Sea Lake Victoria - born 8/4/1899 at Narracoorte SA. Enlisted 25/9/1918 Melbourne V80527 aged 19 years but not called up.Small white box with black typing on attached label on lid Contents - round gold coloured medal with multicoloured ribbon and red and fawn coloured diamond shaped patchBox - 3536 Pte. G. J. MALCOLM 10 Bn AIF 29783/DECD. Medal -The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 private george james malcolm, 10th bn aif, kia, ww1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
letter
Part of a collection of objects relating to the service of Lieutenant Russell Jones, 13th Battalion. The collection gives an interesting insight into the social life of a young officer during and immediately following the end of the war. Regimental No 3350 later Lieutenant Russel Norman Jones was a 20 year old linotype operator when he enlisted in the 13th Battalion AIF 6 August 1915. He had 4 years cadet service and two years CMF prior to enlistment. He was wounded in action on two occasions and returned to Australia in September 1919 on SS Suevic. Example of community support for men serving overseas in World War 1 (1914-1918). Letter from Neutral Bay Parents' & Citizens' Association dated October 1917 to 3350 Corporal R N Jones D Company 13th Battalion AIF advising him that a parcel has been forwarded to London to be delivered to him for Xmas. The parcel was one of 100 sent by the Association following a successful fund raising "Entertainment & Gift Evening". Attached to the letter is an envelope addressed to Corporal Jones with a one penny postage stamp affixed.jones russell n, neutral bay parents' & citizens' association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AIR CREW 466 SQD, C. Originals 1944
Items in the collection re "Jack Mitchell". It is not sure if .1) was taken before the Mission. As per .2) The target was Berlin on 21.1.1944. There was 769 Aircraft on the mission which included 264 Halifax's of which 22 were lost. The Crew; Roger John Evans No 410202, Flt/Sgt, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. (refer Cat No 7467) John Henry Maunder No 412562, Flt/Sgt, (refer Cat No 7467) Jack Mitchell, Flt/Sgt, (refer Cat No 7467) F. Greenwood Sgt British RAF. Sidney Robert McDonald No 413239, P/O, enlisted16.8.1941 age 19 years 3 months. Keith Mossman Tranent No 426402, Flt/Sgt, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. (refer Cat No 7467) Patrick John Bourke No 426822, Flt/Sgt, enlisted 11.8.1942 age 21 years. (Later KIA on 11.4.1944, craft No HX274) Black & white photographs laminated. .1) Day light photo shows 7 Aircrew standing beside a Halifax Bomber before take off. .2) Night time photo showing 7 Aircrew standing beside a Halifax Bomber on return from a mission..1) "Jack Evans Flt/Sgt DFC, Jack Maunder Flt/Sgt KIA, Jack Mitchell Flt/Sgt POW, Frank Greenwood Sgt RAF, Bob McDonald Flt/Sgt, Keith Tranent Flt/Sgt POW, Pat Bourke Flt/Sgt KIA". .2) "Back from a raid on Berlin 21.1.1944. Same names but in a different order"photographs, 466, raaf, berlin -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPH, c.1916
James Henry SCOBERG No 664 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt on 19.12.1916. Embarked 20.6.1916. Promoted L/ Cpl 6.6.1917. Hospitalised with influenza 14.9.1917. Sergeant 13.11.1917. Hospitalised with scabies 2.1.1918. WIA 1.5.1918 GSW to thigh then debilitated 28.6.1918. Attended Lewis Gun Course 20.8.1918. Discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919. George Brown FULLERTON No 548 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt on 17.2.1916. Embarked 20.6.1916, hospitalised at sea with influenza 24.7.1916 then measles. Promoted L/Cpl 23.11.1916 then Cpl 3.3.1917. Awarded the "DCM" at Messines 7.6.1917 and DOW's 12.6.1917 with GSW to the abdomen. John HOLMBERG No 568 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt on 17.2.1916. Embarked 20.6.1916, hospitalised at sea with influenza, hospitalised 4.12.1916 with diarrhea then mumps. Promoted Sergeant 6.1.1917, 2nd Lieut 31.1.1918, Lieut 14.5.1918. WIA 31.7.1918 GSW left shoulder severe. Discharged from the AIF 2.10.1919. Collection re Mrs May BurnsPhoto, sepia tone, 3 soldiers in uniform all standing re J H SCOBERG, G B FULLERTON DCM, J HOLMBERG.photography, group portraits, military history, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
Benjamin Francis Esposito No 368 enlisted on 23.1.1915 in the 21st Bn age 25 years, embarked for Eygpt 10.5.1915 then to Gallipoli, embarked for France 19.3.1916, awarded the “MM” at Moquet Farm 26.8.1916, WIA 11.2. 1917 GSW to Face & L/Hand, promoted to 2nd Lt 1.1.1919, Lt 1.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 6.10.1919. Francis Stacey Esposito No 535 enlisted on 14.7.1915 age 22 years in B Coy 29th Bn, embarked for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, WIA 26.11.1916 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, transfer to the 32nd Bn 12.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 25.7.1919. Mervyn Harold No 781 enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 20 years in C Coy 7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, admitted to Hospital Ship 2.7.1915 with Influenza, later classified as Enteric serious, Died of Disease 8.8.1915.Portrait photos, head & shoulders, of 3 soldiers in uniform, 2 with peaked caps. Oval photos mounted on cream backing with 3 battalion patches in the centre. On LHS is a drawing of a soldier with rifle surrounded by green leaf edging. Photos have brown wooden frames with gold inner edge, glass front & wooden ply backing.Across the top in white: 1914 THE WORLD WAR 1918 In centre in red: THREE MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME In centre in black: Ben Esposito, 1915 Frank Esposito, 1915 Mervyn Esposito, 1915 To fight for the preservation of .... Australia's nationhoodmemorabilia, framed, brothers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, FRAMED
Francis Robert Burchnall No 1666 enlisted in the AIF in 2nd reinforcements 58th Batt on 23.8.15 age 24 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.4.16, embark for France 17.6.16, transfer to 2nd Anzac Postal Corps France. He then is posted through several Field P.O’s, discharged from the AIF 29.9.19. He re enlists as V91735 in the CMF on 29.11.40 giving his age at 47 years 1 month. He then enlists in the 2nd AIF as VX64477 on 8.10.41 giving his age at 39 years 11 months. Posted to A.A.O.C 3.12.1941, promoted A/Cpl 12.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark 10.1.42 disembarking Singapore 26.1.42, reported missing 16.2.42. Later reported POW on Borneo 13.4.1943, then DOD Dysentry 19.5.1943. Refer also Cat No 1116P re his son also POW on Borneo. A.A.O.C (Aust Army Ordnance Corp) DOD ( Died of Disease) Two photo's, 1 Sepia, 1 B & W. Set in a frame with typed details on the soldier. 1 photo is take of F.R Burchnall in WWI and the other in WW II. Frame is black plastic with a gold edgephotography - photographs, military history, pow, borneo, sandakan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 2002, original 2002
Item in the collection of Gilbert John Mitchell (Jack) Pre WW2 Jack had service for a brief time in the 38th BN Bendigo No 447203. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1942 No 410686 age 20 years. Embarked for England on 6.1.1943 for further Training. Posted to 166 Sqd RAF Wellington Bombers then posted Operational to No 466 Sqd RAAF flying Halifax Heavy Bombers. On 18.7.1944 he and his crew in MZ313 were on a mission to attack Railway Sidings at Vaires. This was new Aircraft on 11.6.1944. They were hit by Anti Aircraft shells exploding in the fuselage. The Bomb Aimer Flt/Lt Finley advised the crew to leave by parachute as it was possible the craft could disintegrate. The Pilot Officer R.J. Evans decided to try and get the aircraft back to England, once there they abandoned the craft which was seen to disintegrate in mid air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. The Crew were; Roger John Evans No 410202, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. Peter Hamiliton Finley No 412294, enlisted 22.6.1941 age 22 years. L.C. Abbott, British/Allied. G.J. Mitchell, POW. Keith Mossman Tranent POW, No 426402, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. J.P.T. Finn RAF (Paddy) T.W. Wild British/Allied. On 30.4.1945 The Germans vacated the Camp Jack was in and 2 days later the Russians released them and he was placed in a British Hospital weighing 6 stone. He arrived home in Sept 1945. He stayed in the RAAF No 033130 and served in No 35 Sqd flying VIPs. He was in the Berlin Airlift 1948 - 1949, he also went on exchange with the RAF and flew in No's 24 & 511 Sqd's one a transport the other VIP transport. He was discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flt/Lt on 6.7.1956 in No 11 Sqd. "Maunder and Sheean". In the article Jacks says that Lofty Maunder always had a joke etc when near the target to settle everyone down. The crew of Halifax LV875 were shot down by a Night Fighter near the target "Terngier" north of Paris 0n 11.4.1944. There was 157 Halifax's on the raid with 10 being lost. The Crew were; John Henry Maunder No 412562, Navigator, enlisted 19.7.1941 age 19 years 10 months. Brian Leo Sheean, No 409855, Wireless Operator, enlisted 1.10.1941 age 18 years. Research shows there were at least 3 more of the Crew KIA. Cecil John Bond No 420433, Pilot, enlisted 8.11.1941 age 19 years 11 months. John Neville Keys No 426112, Bomb Aimer, enlisted 23.5.1942 age 19 years 6 months. Clifford Young Warren No 427047, Rear Gunner, enlisted 26.4.1942 age 19 years 3 months. J.A. White, Flight Engineer, British/Allied. D.K. Messenger, Mid Upper Gunner, British/Allied. Newspaper article Herald Sun 19.4.2002, copy. Article re Jack Mitchell. The article has 6 photo insets 3 of Jack, 2 show Airmen beside an aircraft. The one with 2 Aircrew is "Lofty" Maunder and Jack. The article is mostly about "Maunder and Brian Sheean" mates of Jack. The inset photo of a women in uniform is believed to be "Maunders" English wife who he had married previously. Maunder and Sheean were KIA. "FLY THE FLAG FOR A MATE"newspaper, article, 466 sqd -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photographs, Courtney's Thelma Studio
These men were either born, worked or enlisted at Wangaratta prior to serving their country in the First World War. There names also appear on the South Wangaratta School and District Honour Board (27) Private William John LAW 1221 - 19 years - Born Murchison in Victoria. Occupation Carpenter Next of Kin - Father John Wilson LAW of Wangaratta Joined 2-3-1916 Enlisted at Wangaratta Unit 37th Battalion. Embarked Melbourne 3-6-1916 HMAT Persic A34 Discharged 21-9-1919. Private Joseph Henry LAW 986 - 21 years Born Euroa in Victoria Occupation Labourer Next of Kin - Mother Mrs Robert (Esther) LAW of Yatte Yattah - 18 NSW Joined 29-3-1915 Enlisted at Wangaratta Unit 24th Battalion. Embarked Melbourne 10-5-1915 HMAT Euripidies A14 Killed in Action 29-7-1916 France. Private Norman William FOSTER 7785 -18 1/2 years - Born Wangaratta in Victoria Occupation Labourer Next of Kin - Sister Mrs William (Florence) McLean of Wangaratta Joined 15-7-1915 Enlisted at Melbourne Unit 54th Battalion Killed in Action 1-9-1918 France Private James Archibald McCORMICK 3195 - 19 years Born Wangaratta Occupation Engineer Next of Kin Father Samuel McCormick Enlisted Melbourne 27-7-1915 Embarked 26/11/1915 Unit 24th Battalion Killed in Action 5-8-1916 France Private Roland Caractacus HUGHES 3134(3131) - 20 years 5 months Born Wangaratta Occupation Blacksmith Next of Kin Father Roland W Hughes Joined 21-10-1915 Enlisted at Seymour 7th REIN 24th Battalion Embarked 26-11-1915 Wounded - GSW Leg and thigh RTA Discharged 11-10-1917 Private James Kelly O'CALLAGHAN 1250 - 22 years Born Mansfield Occupation Labourer Next of Kin Father John O'Callaghan Swanpool via Benalla Joined 6-3-1916 Enlisted at Wangaratta 37th/59th Battalions Embarked 3-6-1916 Wounded GSW Face and arm. RTA 30-1-1918 Discharged 2-7-1918 Private Samuel William DAVISON 6793 - 22 years 5 months Born Benalla Occupation Baker - Employer A Watson of Wangaratta Next of Kin Mother Mrs Ellen Tutty of South Wangaratta Enlisted Melbourne 3-1-1917 21/24th Battalions Embarked 11-5-1917 Wounded 9-8-1918 GSW Arm RTA 16-4-1920 (with wife) Discharged 26-7-1920 Private William Leslie HUNTER (Depot) 18 years 2 months Born Yan Yean Occupation Farmer/Labourer Next of Kin Father William James Hunter of Wangaratta Joined 18-2-1916 Enlisted Wangaratta 3-4-1916 Discharged at Seymour on 26-5-1916 Medically Unfit due to DiabetesThe school was completed in May 1875 and commenced operating as South Wangaratta State School No 1580, on the 15th June 1875 with 47 children in attendance. By the end of that year the number had grown to 72. The pupil recorded as number 98, in the school register of 1876, was Stephen Hart from the Three Mile Creek. He first attended the school at the age of 17 years and within two years he was a member of the infamous Kelly Gang. During World War I, 22 former pupils volunteered for active service and four gave their lives. Brown timber frame and mount containing eight photographs of soldiers.Photos of the following Soldiers: Pte J H Law, Pte J McCormick, Pte N Foster, Pte R Hughes, Pte W J Law, Pte J O'Callaghan, Pte S Davison, Pte W Hunterlaw, mccormick, foster, hughes, o'callaghan, davison, hunter -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PROPELLER, WOODEN MODEL, 1942 - 1945
Oswald James Renshaw No. 116751 RAAF Enlisted 6.8.1942 aged 37. Discharges 13.2.1945 with rank of Corporal in No. 1 Stores Depot. Served in New Guinea, Goodenough Isl, Noemgor Isl, Kirinina Isl.Propeller - laminated wood, brown, shaped as a propeller on a stand, six brass screws and circle metal disc in centre.souvenir, raaf, o. j. renshaw -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Aust Govt Clothing Factory, Fletcher Jones, ADA, 1. Hat 1988, 2. 1995. 3. ADI 1991. 4. - 5. 2006
Belonged to Craig Triffett No 326845/8253666 Enlisted: 27 .3.1985 Discharged: 9.2.2005 Unit/Corps: RAA Rank - Warrant Officer Class 2 Served tour with British Forces - Bosnia, Herzegovina 1997.1. Khaki peaked cap with Royal Aust Artillery Badge. 2. Jacket - Khaki with RAA Collar badges, white lanyard, WO2 and parachute badges, Australian Army Rising Sun Badge top of left arm. 3. Trousers - Khaki - (polyester). 4. Tie - khaki (polyester). 5. Tie - khaki (polyester). The ribbons are; The Australian Service medal. Long Service Medal with 20 years service. Australian Service Medal. Nato Medal (Bosnia Herzegovina)1. Written inside is "326845 Triffett". 2 - 3. Nil. 4. Written on small end is "326845 Triffett". 5. Nil.dress uniform, australian army, raa -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. The grave of Cyril Edward Andrew DUNN No 3058, 7th Reinforcements C Coy 38th Bn, enlisted 1916, KIA 31.8.1918 Refer - Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a field grave with cross, tin helmet, kit bag and rifle with bayonet in the ground. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance." "1. Field grave of a 38th Battalion soldier - Pte Dunn".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, dunn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2 SOLDIERS, c1939- 1945
These refer to the service of "Dinnen, Thomas Michael" NX17247, Born Annandale, NSW. Enlisted 24 May 1940. Discharged 29 Oct 1945, Rank L/Sgt in 2/17 Aust Inf. Btn.1. portrait of an Australian Soldier with a peaked cap. He has a Rising Sun badge on his cap. The portrait is black and white. 2. Black and white photo - group of five Australian soldiers WW2. They are positioned in front of a simple weatherboard wall. A ladder is on the ground behind them. A cross in blue ink marks one soldier. Written on top of photo is - Tom Dinnen. 3. Postcard in form of a Palestinian Pound in black and white. It has three images in circles. A woman and two male soldiers. It has two written languages, Hebrew and Arabic. It is unposted.1. On the back is "To Thelma with Best Regards from Tom". On the front bottom is written Tom Dinnen. 2. Written on back is Tom Dinnen, 23 Dec 1940. 3. On the rear is written "Bell, Jim & Tom".ww2, photos, soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, RAAF, 1943
Owner - "Keith Balfour Gordon GILL" No.11243 RAAF. Place of birth - Bendigo. Enlisted - 24th July 1940. Discharged 12th December 1945. Rank Sergeant. At discharge - posted to 1 Aircraft Depot.1. Dress Coat - navy blue colour, cotton twill fabric, black and beige cotton lining to shoulders and sleeves. Full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank, emblazoned with the Kin's Crown and a Wedge tailed Eagle in flight. WW2. Bird in flight on two sleeves - LAC blue chevrons on sleeves. Rank - red chevron on right sleeve - years of service. 2. Trousers - navy blue colour, wool twill. 4 button fly. 1. Makers label - red ink print on white cotton "M.Tx/Size 10" 2. Makers label - black print on white cotton - "V243 Made in Australia/1943/ Size/ G43 (handwritten)"uniform, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - BAYONET, Department of Defence, 3) 1941
“VX52199”. George Edward Krygger, enlisted 31.3.1941 age 39 years, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 13.3.1943 with the rank of Sapper in 2/16th Fld Coy RAE. Bayonet type for .303 Rifle..1) Bayonet. .2) Scabbard. .3) Bayonet frog, leather.1) On blade, “MA 130 1 44”, “XOA” .3) DENSIL DON 1941 D (arrow up) D”, “VX52199” written in blackweapons, bayonets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c.1940 - c post WW2
Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Shirt Collar, C. 1943
This shirt collar belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Light khaki-coloured detatchable collar with pointed tips. Three button holes along long edge attach to shirt presumably through a cufflink-type attachmentHandwritten on interior collar "VF518245/MORTLOCK, D/A.W.A.S./13 1/2"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, 29.7.1919
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted on 17.7.1915 aged 20 years. No 2672 he embarked with the 6th Reinforcements 23rd Battalian AIF on 27.10.1915. He was discharged in Melbourne on 29.7.1919. Refer Cat No1040 medals.The certificate is light parchment paper, light fawn in colour. It is a standard printed form on both sides and personnel details are filled in at the time of discharge from the AIF. Certificate No's V/ B No. 50322 No. 133122certificate, 2672, a c jones, 23rd btn aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH, C 1940
Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY, VX28403 2/4th Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Enlisted 19.6.1940 Discharged 30.8.1945. 457 days in Australia; 1249 days overseas. Refer 187.2, 192.2. Photograph of Frederick V. Lowery dressed in shirt and shorts, hands in pockets, standing in front of trees and tent. Rocks in foreground.photography - photographs, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, c.1939 - 1945
Sidney Charles ROUSE enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.12.1942 Regt No VX119373 age 28 years. He was discharged from the Army on 24.10.1945 with the rank of WO2 in the 2nd Aust Supply Reserve Depot AASC.The War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached.On front in Latin around outside edge: GEORGIVS VII GBR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE. IMP On back: 1939 - 1945 On outer edge: VX119373 S C ROUSEmedals, military, history