This object relates to Ian Ernest STADUS. He was born on 09/11/1922 in Dimboola, VIC. Ian Ernest served in the RAN Reserve (PM3734) enlisting on, 15/10/1941 before being discharged from duties with the HMAS Lonsdale on 21/02/1946. Ian Ernest STADUS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bessie Agnes STADUS (mother). Ian Ernest Stadus was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ian Ernest STADUS. He was born on 09/11/1922 in Dimboola, VIC. Ian Ernest served in the RAN Reserve (PM3734) enlisting on, 15/10/1941 before being discharged from duties with the HMAS Lonsdale on 21/02/1946. Ian Ernest STADUS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bessie Agnes STADUS (mother). Ian Ernest Stadus was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Charles Walter MURRAY. He was born on 1/01/1881 in Ballarat, VIC. Charles Walter served in the Army - 16th Reinf's 8th Battalion (5165) enlisting on, 24/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 16th REINF'S 8th BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 28/11/1917. Charles Walter MURRAY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Fanny Bertha MURRAY (wife). Charles Murray was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ivy Grace HALLANDAL. She was born on 27/11/1903 in Ballarat, VIC. Ivy Grace served in the Army (VF507143) enlisting on, 22/02/1943 in Kew, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST ARMY MEDICAL WOMENS SERVICES as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 26/04/1946. Ivy Grace HALLANDAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Ernest HALLANDAL. Ivy Grace Hallandal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.1 of 3 No. V26051 2 of 3 No. V10460 3 of 3 No. V5104uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON. He was born on 30/10/1917 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie Royce served in the Army (VX22256) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/12 FLD REGT as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 14/01/1946. Leslie Royce LILLINGSTON was not a prisoner of war. Les Lillingston died 24/1/1991. His next of kin is George LILLINGSTON. He was a Rat of Tobruk 1941 9 DIV 2/12 BTN.personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Silver medal hanging from a coloured ribbon. The ribbon has a thick centre band of orange with three thinner bands appearing on either side, which are in order from centre to outwards of white, black and blue. The ribbon is also missing a pin at the top, so the material is open-ended. The front side of the medal depicts a relief (elevated from the surface) of a bearded man's face facing to the left side, and Latin text also in relief follows the top perimeter of the medal. The reverse side of the medal is a relief of a man on a horse carrying a sword. The horse can be seen standing on a shield with a skull visible just to the left side of it, and water can be seen on the horizon. The dates 1914 and 1918 have been written on the left and right side of the medal, as well.Front of medal: "GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN: REX ET IND IMP" Back of medal: "1914 1918"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Wilfred ‘Billy’ Kent Hughes (1895-1970) appearing to question Bedouin men in Egypt. Kent Hughes was a Gallipoli veteran and later in 1917 won a Military Cross and was mentioned in dispatches four times. He served in World War Two, was captured at the fall of Singapore in 1942 and spent time as a Prisoner or War. He later was made a Knight of the Realm, served in the Menzies federal ministry and played a key role in organizing the Melbourne 1956 Olympics. He rode in the Anzac Day Parade in Melbourne in 1968 in full Light Horse uniform. kent hughes, ww1, natives, bedouin, egypt, aif, a.i.f

Two handwritten letters - dated 27/6/1941 on blue lined writing paper from Pte D Detbridge VX31082 D Coy2/24 Batt. AIF Abroad to Mrs Karnatz advised her husband Tom was safe. He and several others were surrounded and forced to surrender and taken prisoners. Two of the boys managed to escape and brought the good news about Tom and others, being well and safe……… Airmail letter card dated 2/1/1942 from Pte Detbridge to Mrs Karnatz thanking her for the cake of chocolate and enquiring about Tom and if he had mentioned Tim Rogers, a mate who has not been heard of for some time. Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 recovered POW arrived in UK prior to returning to Australia. Two handwritten letters - one in lead pencil on blue lined writing paper and the second in black ink on Airmail Letter Card with square blue stamp top right corner and triangular purple stamp lower left corner.Air Mail Letter Card addressed to Mrs T A Karnatz Tawonga Roadside Wodonga Victoria Australia Purple triangle stamp containing Passed by Censor No 3469 with a crown in the centre.ww2, 2/24 battalion, tobruk, thomas karnatz, pow

Cardboard Album Khaki coloured 8 leaves with photos and written descriptionsFront sleeve To Allan Groves With Christmas greetings from Will Adams YMCA Secretary with A.L.H. Brigade There are explanations under each couple of photos too much to write in this space. In general the photos are of Will Adams experience in Egypt The Rafa Raid Prisoners of war, Beni Selah women waiting for water. Women making bricks, 53rd Casualty Clearing Station destroyed by a bomb, Royal Scots Fusilier Pipe Band after church parade, The Sultan Hasser Mosque photograph, album, egyp, ww1, allan groves, will adams, rafa raid, 53rd casualty clearing station

On the night of 30-31 January 1942 this small force of 1131 Australian soldiers were stationed at Ambon, an island which formed part of the Netherland East Indies (now Indonesia). An invasion of approximately 20,000 Japanese overwhelmed Gull Force and the majority of the Australian soldiers were taken prisoner. The execution of 229 at Laha, starvation, over work, disease and the absence of medical supplies led to horrific loss. At the cessation of hostilities only 352 of the original 1131 had made it back to Australia. 779 members of Gull Force made the supreme sacrifice and now lie in foreign fields. The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame with gold coloured inner edge containing badge and tribute on grey backgroundGull Force 2/21 Battalion Ambon Laha In memory of and tribute to the Officers and Men of "Gull Force" comprising of 2/21 Battalion and attached Units.gull force, 2/21 battalion, ambon, ww2

Eternal Flame was created by Ballarat sculptor Peter Blizzard as a marker of the end of WWII in the Pacific. Engraved into the bluestone shaped tile across the base of the statue is details about conflict areas where Australian Troops were active. The metal structure mimics a moving flame with it's polished golden hue, a feature included in many war memorials around the world. Peter Blizzard also designed the Prisoner of War Memorial in the South Gardens, Ballarat Botanic Gardens. The metal structure mimics the moving flame of polished golden hue that is present in war memorials around the world. Eternal flame is aesthetically and historically significant to the people of BallaratMetal construction on bluestone tile baseConflict areas for Australian Troops are engraved into bluestone shaped tile across the base of the statue. eternal flame, world war ii, conflict, peter blizzard, australian sculpture

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Six pointed star-shaped medallion in dark golden colour, attached by a ring to a ribbon of mustard yellow, navy, red and light blue stripes of varying thicknesses. Ribbon ends are frayed and not attached to a bar. The cast medallion features a circle with text around the circumference and a monogram in the interior, topped with a crown motif. Further inscriptions are stamped into the reverseAround front circle: “THE AFRICA STAR” Stamped into the reverse: “VX28243, J. E. LE MARSHALL”second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William MANSFIELD. He was born on 27/03/1902 in Ballarat, VIC. William served in the Army (VX39853) enlisting on, 24/02/1941 in Albert Park, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 AUST RES MOTOR TRNSPRT COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 14/12/1945. William MANSFIELD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clarice MANSFIELD. William Mansfield was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William MANSFIELD. He was born on 27/03/1902 in Ballarat, VIC. William served in the Army (VX39853) enlisting on, 24/02/1941 in Albert Park, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 AUST RES MOTOR TRNSPRT COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 14/12/1945. William MANSFIELD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clarice MANSFIELD. William Mansfield was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William MANSFIELD. He was born on 27/03/1902 in Ballarat, VIC. William served in the Army (VX39853) enlisting on, 24/02/1941 in Albert Park, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 AUST RES MOTOR TRNSPRT COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 14/12/1945. William MANSFIELD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clarice MANSFIELD. William Mansfield was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William MANSFIELD. He was born on 27/03/1902 in Ballarat, VIC. William served in the Army (VX39853) enlisting on, 24/02/1941 in Albert Park, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 AUST RES MOTOR TRNSPRT COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 14/12/1945. William MANSFIELD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clarice MANSFIELD. William Mansfield was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Circular medallion attached via a soldered bar to a ribbon of red, white and blue stripes of varying thickenesses. Front of medallion features a year and image of a lion pinning an eagle underfoot in relief. Reverse features image of King George VI.On front: “1939/1945” “ECBP” On reverse: “REX ET INDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI D G BROMN”second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy Edmund MARTIN. He was born on 28/04/1919 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy Edmund served in the Army (VX15647) enlisting on, 17/05/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY ENGNRS as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 05/09/1945. Roy Edmund MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E MARTIN. Roy Martin was awarded the Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat