Leslie Raymond Hughes initially enlisted in the Militia No V56193 then joining the AIF on 22.7.1942 No VX88615 age 23 years. On discharge from the AIF on 22.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Medal Set court mounted, group of (5) Re L.R Hughes (Militia and AIF) 1. 1939 -45 Star, replica, not engraved. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939 -45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX88615 L.R Hughes"numismatics - medals, military

Edward Harold Hildebrandt enlisted on 12.6.40. He held the rank of "Gunner" on discharge from the AIF 24.10.45. Refer 1026, 1027, 1028.2, 1029.2P. Medals, court mounted, set of )4) re E.H Hildebrandt. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 "VX25591 E.H Hildebrandt"medals, military,

Leah Rosenthal ARRC enlisted in 1915 and embarked 18.12.15 from Australia to join the QAIMNSP service. Her service was terminted on 9.5.19. She was awarded the ARRC (2nd class) for her work at a CCS on the Western Front. Articles written about her state that she was also awarded an "MM". ARRC, (Royal Red Cross). CCS, (Casualty Clearing Station). MM, (Military Medal) QAIMNSP, (Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service) A brother Samuel was KIA in the war, refer 620. The badge was an “Empress Club 1914 Emergency Voluntary Aid Committee badge”which was a Ladies Club in Dover street Piccadilly. “Fortiter Fideliter” meaning “Strongly Faithful”. The centre of the badge is a Maltese Cross. There is a ribbon with the badge but missing. During WW1 the Club was used as a War Supply Depot. In 1917 a Red Cross hut was opened on the roof of the building. Pre war Leah had done her training at Alfred Hospital. After the war Leah and close friend Isabella Jobson bought St Lukes Private Hospital and renamed it “Vimy House”. Leah passed away in 1930. Isabella inaugurated and annual prize in Leah’s name at the Alfred Hospital for the best Theatre Nurse. Isabella had gone with Leah to England and they both served together during WW1..1) Medals, court mounted set of (3) re L.Rosenthal. 1, 1914-1915 Star. 2. War Medal 1914 -1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved. .2) Badge metal slightly oval Red cross centre with white and gold trimming. In gold lettering "Fortiter Fideliter 1914" around the outside.,1) Sister L Rosenthal Q.A.I.M.N.S.Pmedals, hospitals, military, nursing

Warick Rosenthal initially enlisted in the CMF on 2.5.42 and then transferred to the AIF on 10.9.42 age 28 years. He held the rank of Captain in the Australian Army Medical Corp. He was discharged from the Army on 19.7.46. Refer 775. He was a well known Doctor In Bendigo and the Medical Officer for the local CMF Unit for many years reaching the rank of Lt Col..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re W Rosenthal. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .2) Medals, court mounted, set of (3) Miniatures 1. The Defence Medal. 2. War medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .3) Service ribbons, set of (3) on brass plate with pin. 1. The Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.1) "TX6321 W. Rosenthal"medals, military, medical

Jack Smethurst enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.40 in the 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment. The 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment was a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment. On discharge from the AIF 13.5.46 his rank was Staff Sergeant. (Artillery Surveyor) Refer 549.4, 550.2, an older brother who died in WW1. 558.6.Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re J Smethurst. 1. 1939-1945 Star 2. Defence Medal 3. War Medal 1939-1945 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX28896 J Smethurst"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, royal australian artillery

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 RSSAILA Badge. .2) Ribbons set of 2, Pacific Star & 39 - 45 Star. .3) Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .4) War Medal 1939 - 1945 .5) Pacific Star.2) “37779”Stamped on reverse .3) & .4) “ VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rim .5) “VX138816 S BAYLISS” on rearbadges, membership, medals

Ribbons were with a group of items that are possibly related to Cat No's 3596 & 3957..1) Ribbon set x 4, brass plate mounted. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star. 2. Africa Star with rosette North Africa 1942-43. 3. Defence Medal. 4. British War Medal 1939 - 1945. .2) As .1) above.award, ribbons, service

Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals

Stephen Spokes No 3870 enlisted on 16.6.16 in 9th reinforcements 29th Batt aged 43years 9 months. Embarked for England 19.9.16, embark for France 16.1.17, hospital 30.3.17 with Chronic Rhuematism, returned to Australia 22.7.17 classed with Rhuematism and Flat feet for home service. Discharged from the AIF on 2.11.17.Medals, brass plate mounted, set (2) re S Spokes. 1. War Medal 1914.18 2. Victory Medal 1914. - 1919"3870 Pte S Spokes 29 BN A.I.F"medals, military, history

John Alexander McDonald VX79511 enlisted on 28.4.42 aged 19 years, served 2/29th Bn. On discharge from the 2nd AIF 17.1.46 he was a Craftsman in 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment..1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re J.A McDonald. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp"SW PACIFIC" .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) as in .1). .1) "VX79511 J.A McDonald"medals, military, history

Army Combat Badge: the Army Combat Badge (ACB) recognises the unique service of a member operating with an Arms Corp unit within a warlike area of operations. The ACB does not recognise combat duties but service with a combat element through formal force assignment. Infantry Combat Badge: The Infantry Combat Badge (ICB) is a military decoration awarded for service as an infantryman in warlike operations. the ICB was awarded to members of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in an infantry battalion and deployed for at least 90 days to an operational area. Returned from Active Service Badge: Since World War Two the Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to those returning from warlike service, such as Vietnam. The RASB is a personal issue and not issued to relatives of deceased ex-members,The three badges are placed horizontally on a thin board with white background and black border. The board sits on a white stand. First badge is at the top with gold colour of the crown on a background. Second badge is copper alike brushed with black top layer of a dagger. Third badge is at the bottom and has almost black colour of 2 crossed swords.badge, medals, army combat badge, acb, infantry combat badge, icb, returned from active service badge, rasb

Belonged to Fanny Isabella Nicol, Staff Nurse AANS AIF. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6.Medals, mounted on a strip of cardboard, set of (2) re F.I Nicol. 1. War Medal 1914-18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919"S-Nurse F. Nicol A.I.F"medals, military, nursing

This photograph was with a number of others associated with Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria. The postcard was written on by Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Nurse Kirkham is Laurie Hemsley Kirkham She was admitted to the Suez Public Hospital (Abbassia) post 06 January 1916. She left Australia with a group of South Australian nurses. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) The Nurse Kirkam mentioned by the writer is probably Sarah Alice Kirkham, Staff Nurse with the Australian Army Nursing Service. Nurse Kirkham was from North Perth, Western Australia. She was posted to the Auxiliary Hospital, Egypt on 09 November 1915 leaving for France on 23 June 1916. Samuel Gordon Spittle (8005) enlisted into the AIF on 17 July 1915, a member of the 18th Australian Army Service Corps (AASC). He left Alexandria on 15 June 1916 disembarking at Marseilles 24 June 1916. Harry Holmes was discharged from a hospital in Egypt on 15 August 1919. He was awarded the Military Medal promulgated on 11 December 1919. (NAA: B2455, Spittle Samuel Gordon) Not only does this photograph portray life in Egypt during World War War, it highlights the role played by members of the Australian Army Nursing Service in both professional and social activities in the theatre of war.Two Australian nurses and a number of Australian soldiers in Hospital Uniform pose for a photograph in Egypt during World War One. Verso: "A little group of Australians at Suez Hospital Joe F[awcett] & I [Gordon Spittle] are standing in the back row with Nurse Kirkham standing between, she is on the short side so stood on a box. Gordon S."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, gordon spittle, kirkham, suez, egypt, samuel gordon spittle, joe fawcett, laurie kirkham, nurse kirkham, suez hospital, laurie helmsley kirkham, l.a. kirkham, harry holmes, nurses, ascot

William Frank Rouden Budge "ED"No VX48105 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. He was WIA twice , at Tobruk then Alamein losing his left leg. At discharge from the Army on 7.1.47 he was a Major in 2/24th Aust Infantry Battalion. During his service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re W F BUDGE .1) 1939 - 45 star .2) Africa Star .3) Defence Medal .4) War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp "MID" .5) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Elizabeth 11 coronation medal 1953 .7) Efficiency Medal with clasp "Australia". .8) Tobruk Commemorative medal "VX 48105 W F R BUDGE"medals, military, history, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust

Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Daniel Vervon Frank Hufer "ED" No VX52861 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 7.4.41. He was a POW of the Japanese. At discharge from the Army he was a Lieutenant in 2/29th Aust Infantry Batt. Awarded the Efficiency Decoration. He served in the 38th Batt pre and post WW11. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re. D.F.V. HUFER. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Efficiency Decoration Medal 6. Efficiency Medal "VX 52861 D.F.V. HUFER" medals, military, history, awards, passchendaele barracks trust

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 MEDALLON 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasp 'S W PACIFIC" "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Samuel Veal No V501508 enlisted in the Army on 19.8.42 age 43 years. At discharge from the Army on 9.11.45 he was a Pte in 9 Works Company. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (4) Re S. VEAL 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 " V501508 Veal"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Noel Carson No VX8214 enlisted in 2nd AIF on 14.5.40. At discharge from the AIF he was a Sgt in 2/7th Aust General Hospital. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re N. CARSON. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Africa star with clasp "8th Army" 3. Pacific Star 4. Defence Medal 5. War Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX 8214 N. CARSON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Horace William Thompson No 53897 enlisted in the RAAF on 11.4.42 age 39 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 1.12.45 he was a Cpl in Security Gaurds Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re H.W. THOMPSON 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939 - 45 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"53897 H.W.THOMPSON”medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

John Norman Haughton No 75761 enlisted in the RAAF on 11.5.42 age 19 years. On discharge from the RAAF 21.2.46 he was a Cpl in 88 Operational Base Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re J. N. HAUGHTON. 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939 - 1945 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"75761 J. N. HAUGHTON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Leonard Edwin Bliss VX59955 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.45 he was a Sapper in 2/8th Field Company. He re enlisted later No 3/400361 and served with 3 RAR in Korea. After that he served with the 38th Batt North Victorian Regiment. Medal set, miniatures, court mounting, set of (9) Re L.BLISS. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Korea Medal 7. UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Medals belonging to Pte L.A. Murray, No. VX61585, 22 Australian Brigade WKSP (Workshops). Also known as Lawrence Arthur McCormack, Part of the Cooper Collection. Burma clasp issued to those service personnel who received the Pacific Star but also qualified for the Burma Star. A person could not receive both stars.1. Court mounted WW2 medal set consisting of five medals and ribbons; 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star with Burma clasp, Defence Medal, British War medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 2. Court mounted WW2 miniature medal set consisting of five medals as per 1.Inscribed on back of stars and rims of disc shaped medals: “VX61585 L.A. Murray”cooper collection, l.a. mccormick, ww2, medal set, miniature medals

Medals issued to VX132160 "Pte A.W. Cooper", 67 Mobile Searchlight BTY RAA. A.W. Cooper is the father of the donor. Part of the Cooper Collection.Court mounted set of WW2, 2nd AIF medals consisting of: 1939 - 45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 1939 - 45 Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45On all medals, “VX132160 A.W. Cooper, D”cooper collection, a.w. cooper, medal set, ww2

Miniature Medal Set belonging to Keith Cooper, No. 3798359. Part of the Cooper Collection.Court mounted set of six miniature medals. Back has brass pin and catch. Medals in order L-R: Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with Vietnam Clasp, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Defence Force Long Service Medal with two service clasps, Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal, Vietnam Medal with clasp “60 -“ cooper collection, keith cooper, medal set, vietnam war

Part of the Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of N.3798359, Keith Cooper's service.Set WW1 replica miniature medals and Rising Sun badge mounted on a piece of maroon coloured cardboard. Medals include; 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914 - 18 Victory Medal 1914 - 19cooper collection, keith cooper, medal set, ww1

The Service Ribbons relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd 1st and 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 27.1.1916 No 10594 in Div Signal Company 3 age 20 years. Embarked for overseas 27.5.1916. As a driver in Signals he was WIA on 4.6.1918 GSW to right thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.6.1919. At some point he enlisted in the Peace time Army and was promoted to Lieut 3rd Div Signals on 1.7.1921, promoted Major 19.2.1929, to Command 2nd Div Sigs 9.9.1936, 3rd Div Sigs 5.5.1939 then to 7th Div Sigs as Lt Col and transfers to the AIF as VX20311, serves in the Middle East, Syria and Pacific. Discharged from the Army on 9.1.1946 with the rank of Colonel. Refer 2034P.Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-18. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 3. 1939-45 Star 4. Africa Star Bottom Row: 1. Pacific Star 2. War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf clasp 'MID' 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 4. Efficiency Decorationmanchester-trimmings, military history

In the collection re LEO HARRIS No 3132, KIA 9.8.16. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Set of 2 Service ribbons mounted on brass plate with pin clip War Medal ribbon 1914 - 1918 Victory Medal ribbon 1914 - 1919 Two single pieces of ribbon .2) 1. War Medal ribbon 1914 - 1918 2. Victory Medal ribbon 1914 - 1919ribbons, military

Horace Pickford was Mary Elizabeth Chatham's ( nee Holmes) mother's bother Horace Pickford Service number 2882 Rank Lance Corporal Unit 58th Australian Infantry Battalion Service Australian Imperial Force Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Award Distinguished Conduct Medal A service ribbon bar, or small ribbon mounted on a small metal bar equiopped with an attachig device, which is issued for wear in place of a medal when it is not appropriate to wear the actual medal. This service medal belonged to Horace Pickford.chatham-holmes collection, army, numismatics, colour bar, horace pickford, ww1, clunes