An issue of the Field Newspaper of the 24th Battalion by the 24th Battalion Press printed entirely in the field. This edition is Volume No. 5 January 1919. The articles reports on Christmas 1918, honours and awards given to the Battalion, and the arrangements for returning home to Australia. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Legatee Frank Doolan he was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy. A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1. The founding members of Legacy would have been familiar with items like this as they fought in the first World War.A copy of the Red and White Diamond field newspaper x 12 pages, published for the troops in World War 1.world war one, souvenir, 24th battalion

Private ARTHUR ERNEST DOWER, No 1825, 38th Battalion, died of wounds 3 October 1918. Private EDGAR BRITON PENALUNA, No 3584, 21st Infantry Battalion. killed in Action 19 July 1916 in France.Framed story of two soldiers in colour using memorabilia of the two soldiers and their life. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard baking."ARTHUR E. DOWER" "EDGAR B PENALUNA" framed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

Issued to VX 140967 Lance Corporal MASON, refer Cat No 3979.2 for his service details.2nd AIF WW2 Soldier's uniform jacket and trousers. Khaki colour. Jacket has embossed buttons "Australian Military Forces". Both shoulders have colour patches of the 2/38th Battalion. A Lance Corporal's strip is on the right sleeve. Often known as Service Dress or SDs.Inside jacket labelled "Made In Australia V46 1942 Size 14. Label for Regimental Number and Name. Also a Government arrow "O^O". Trouser inside label "Made in Australia V93 1942 Size 16. Label for Regimental Number and Name. uniform, aif, jacket, trousers, 2/38th battalion

Document re. "Special General Order. Battle honours-Citation of Units 28 June 51". Document relates to the Battle of Kapyong 24/25 April 51 and the 3rd Btn RAR. The battalion was awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation. Document is in a wooden frame with gold edge.military history-army, korea, kapyong, australia

Badham collection: Newspaper clipping regarding Private G. N. Crump missing, presumed dead on 30.8.1942. He served in 2/14th Battalion fighting on the Kokoda Trail Private Crump was 20 years old and employed by Favalro Bros. when enlisted. Small newspaper clipping.document, newspaper, bendigo theme, pte. g.n. crump 30.8.1942. 2/14th battalion. kokoda trail. favalro bros.

A black and white photograph of - On the edge of the 'Iron Triangle' in War Zone D North West of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, a 1 RAR digger hit by a VietCong Sniper is treated by Battalion Dr Maj Mike Naughton prior to being Casevaced by an American Dustoff helicopter. (1966)photograph, 1 rar, hue, iron triangle, bien hoa, maj mike naughton, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, wounded serviceman

A black and white photograph of the Captain of the Vung Tau Ferry, HMAS Sydney, Capt "Nobby" Clarke enjoys a jazz concert given by the ship' band as the Sydney makes its way towards Vietnam, carryng the Royal Australian Regiments' youngest Battalion, 9RAR for Woodside, South Australia.photograph, vung tau ferry, hmas sydney, capt nobby clarke, 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainment

A black and white photograph of Adelaide Street Brisbane 12/11/1970. Diggers of 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment led by their Commanding Officer, Lt Col K.J. O'Neill DSO march through the City of Brisbane, through a paper streamer welcome past the City Hallphotograph, brisbane parade, 8rar, lt col o'neill, gibbons collection catalogue, 8th battalion, digger

A black and white photograph of two diggers with the 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, an M60 machine Gun on the Company, perimeter defence, in a night location, North East of the Australian Task Force Base, brew up a quick cup of coffee, only minutes before they have to 'stand to'photograph., 9 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, 9th battalion, m60 machine gun, australian task force, diggers

VX39077 Neil Ross enlisted in to the AIF on 21 November 1940 at Royal Park and was posted to 2/29 Battalion, The Battalion completed training at Bonegilla and Bathurst and then went to Malaya as part of the 27th Brigade, assigned to 8th Division. This Battalion fought in several actions prior to being captured on 15 February 1942 in Singapore. On return to Australia SSgt spent time in Military Hospital prior to Discharge October 1946.All of the items in this collection are originals as issued to SSgt Ross.A collection of items belonging to the Ross Family. The items belong to VX39077 SSgt Neil Rossross, 2/29th battalion, 27th brigade, 8th division

This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.This shaving brush was part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles and string reinforcement bindin at the top of the handle. On base of brush "H. OLDFIELD/& SON/ SYDNEY/1941world war 11, rats of tobruk, soldiers kit

Robert H> Baron initially enlisted in the 57th Battalion before joining the 14th Training Battalion on arrival in England. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular enamelled two colour metal badge with pin fastener. The badge is positioned vertically with the black bar on the left and the red on the right.robert h. baron, cooper collection, badge, 57th battalion

This is the original colour patch of 2/23 Rd Battalion based on the 23rd Battalion 1st AIF colour patch. After the siege of Tobruk, the patch was changed to a 'T' shape. See Catalogue No. 7835.3. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. - 4. Diamond shaped colour patch on grey cloth background. Colour patch consists of brown over red.cooper collection, colour patch, 2/23rd battalion.

Private JOHN THOMAS TAYLOR, no 2067, 24TH Battalion, Killed in Action on 21st August 1916, France. Lance Corporal ALFRED ALEXANDER PRIEST, No 5162, 6th Battalion, died of wounds in France, May 27, 1918.Memorabilia - framed story of two soldiers, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldiers and their lives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.JOHN T. TAYLOR/ ALFRED A. PRIESTframed items, anzacs, eaglehawk

Badge is probably for 2/8 Battalion, WW2.This is a grey felt background. Rectangular shaped. On that grey felt is a combination of white and red bars.ww2, infantry, 2/8 battalion

Soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion C Company.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of large group of unknown soldiers in four rows, standing and sitting on the ground in front of open structure with corrugated roof. Partial C Company2/24th battalion, wangaratta

Sydney P Howe 2,6 infantry battalionWood frame with brass

Unit Aggregate trophy 5TH Battalion 1933A small-medium size trophy with both bird like handles intact. Base of trophy at bottom has a hole 3RD M.D.A & S.C.A Unit Aggregate 1933 5th BN5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, unit aggregate, 5th battalion, 1933

Original owners: John GRYLLS Reg No 418, Unit: 4th Light Horse, WWI John Frederic GRYLLS Reg No 51033, Unit: RAAF, WWII John Grylls No 418 enlisted on 19.8.1914 in the 4th LH Regt AIF age 28 years 8 months. He enlisted with the rank of Sergeant having had 3 years prior service in the LH. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 20.5.1915, to hospital 12.12.1915 with Mumps, rejoin unit 22.12.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, transfer to 1st Anzac Cyclist Batt 12.5.1916, promoted to CSM 13.5.1916, promoted to RSM 7.4.1917, hospital 9.7.1917 with Scabies, rejoin unit 31.7.1917, embark for Australia 24.9.1918, disembark Colombo with Lobar Pnuemonia, embark for Australia 10.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 30.3.1919.Fawn wooden frame with white cardboard backing, glass front & rear white hanging cord. Sepia photo of WO Class 2 John GRYLLS with his medals, badges & Certificate of Discharge. All mounted on dark green background & border.Bottom RHS of Montage: “Warrant Officer Class I John Grylls - 418 1st ANZAC Cycle Battalion Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” montage, framed, 418

ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH, SEPIA TONED OF PTE. T.H. BRAY IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES, FEATURED LAPEL POSY POCKET HANDKERCHIEF FOB WATCH CHAIN AND MEDALPTE. T.H. BRAY 16 ST BATTALION A.I.F. MISSING IN FRANCE RUTES 182 NO. 2662 RETURN TO SUN" T. H. BRAY 582 ASlocal history, photography, photographs, military

"Lark Force" defended Rabaul made up of anti-aircraft, anti-tank and artillery batteries. Medical and supply units with 24 Squadron RAAF.Historical.Wooden plaque with metal emblem.2/22 Battalion Lark Force over Service Patch with Rabaul below. Service Number V X 37033 belonging to Pte. A.B.Bishop.

This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved Plaque - " In Memory of Sgt John Henry Lavars No 928 (Standing on Left) 1914-1918 War Photo 8th Battalion Taken in England"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

A black programme with pink and white printing on the front and a photo of Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Guards astride her horse. On the outside cover are the words 'Aztec Services Pty. Ltd. Presents The Regimental Band of the Scots Guards with pipers and Drummers of the 1st Battalion with Highland Dancers.' On the inside cover are the words, ' Aztec Services Pty. Ltd. (Kenn Brodziak, Managing Director) presents The First Australian Tour of The Band of Her Majesty's Scots Guards with Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion.' 18 pages includes advertisements, photos, a brief history of the Scots Guards and Pipers and other information pertaining to Guards, Pipers and Drummers. The tour was in 1965.program, music, scotts guards, lydia chancellor, collection , entertainment, music, dancing, scots guards, music, programme, program, event

PRIVATE WILLIAM HUGH McCLELLAND, No 2712, 24th Infantry Battalion, died from heart failure in Egypt on January 15, 1916. PRIVATE RICHARD HENRY McCLELLAND, No 2633, 7th Infantry Battalion, RTA 5/3/1919.Memorabilia - framed story of two brothers, soldiers, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldiers nd their lives, Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.McCLELLAND BROTHERSframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

PRIVATE LESLIE WASHINGTON MILLER, No 1226, 14th Infantry Battalion. KIA 8/8/1915, Gallipoli Peninsula. PRIVATE PERCIVAL JAMES GELLON, No 785, 7th Infantry Battalion, KIA 5/7/1915, Gallipoli Peninsula.Memorabilia - framed story of two soldiers in colour using memorabilia of the soldiers and their ives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.- LESLIE W. MILLER/ PERCIVAL J. GELLONframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

This six-postcard group is the third in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. The 57th had a company of men largely from Bendigo and Eaglehawk. These postcards are from his personal album. Many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P Service details available through the NAA. Physical description Collection of six photo postcards B+W 1. Portrait of Richards, John 3593 57th Btn 2. Portrait of Moore, Charles 4593 57th Btn 3. Portrait of Mitchell, Leslie Fenen 4854 57th Btn 4. Portrait of Hutson, Herbert Spence 3540 57th Btn 5. Portrait of Steele, Leslie William 2737 57th Btn 6. Portrait of Spinks, William Edward 2239 57 Btn1. On verso "L.Cpl J Richards, St Killians Road, White Hills Bendigo Victoria 6-10-17" 2. On verso, "Chas Moore, 9-9-17" 3. On verso "Pt L.F. Mitchell, No 4854, 13th reinforcements, 29th Battalion, AIF Abroad" 4. On verso "This is one of our gallant runners France 1917" "Herbert S. Hutson, Lemon Grove, Heathcote Victoria" 5. On verso "With best wishes L Steele 10-2-18", "L. Steele, Balmoral Street, Essendon, Melbourne Australia" 6. On verso "W.E.Spinks, Templeton Street, Euroa, Victoria, Australia"postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm

Paper cover, white background, red / gold print on front, black print on back. Front cover illustrated in red / purple / gold Coat of Arms of 58/32 Infantry Battalion. 26 cut, glossy white pages. Illustrated black / white / sepia / colour photos. Stapled.booklet, 58/32, infantry, battalion

A white board roll of honour for the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment listing the name and dates of their members who were killed in Vietnam. The first list of names were from 1966-67 and the second list of names were from 1969-70. At the top of the board is the 7RAR insignia5 rar, roll of honour