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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Assorted cards and photographs
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. These postcards, photographs and clippings were sent to William's family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Assorted cards and photographs nested within a larger card. 1. Bi-fold Christmas card with blue flowers and horseshoe 2. Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit and hat in a green / grey cardboard oval window mount 3. Sepia photograph of a man in a suit in a dark grey oval window mount 4. Small rectangular card with round edges and handwritten message from Mrs William West 5. Plastic and paper card with yellow cover and rose detail, pink ribbon binding 6. Small black and white landscape photograph of Ypres with "magpie cigarette" branding on back 7. Small slip of paper with inscription: "Pohoto" 8. Small rectangular card with white string binding and oval black and white photograph of a horse and carriage and printed detail of a kangaroo and wattle. Inscription reads: "Greeting from Wattle Land"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, christmas wishes, photograph, moustache, sepia, ypres, wattle land, australia, magpie cigarettes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, MEMORIAL
Taken from 38th Battalion History by Eric Fairey 1922.Card - Cream coloured cardboard, purple and red colour patch, black print.Colour Patch. Dedicated to our fallen, who gave their all in the service of their country. Poem by Author Eric Fairey.memorial card, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, CROIX DE GUERRE, post 1998
Item used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIF.Croix de Guerre, French medal awarded for bravery.“1914 - 1918 Republique Francaise”numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, MM, c.1998
Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFMilitary Medal 'MM'. Replica not engraved used to show awards gained by the 38th BN AIF."For Bravery in the Field"numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, DSO, post 1998
Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFDistinguished Service Order 'DSO'. Replica not engraved.military history, numismatics-medals-military, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, MSM, post 1998
Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIF.Meritorious Service Medal 'MSM'. Replica not engraved. "For Meritorious Service"numismatics-medals-military, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, DCM, post 1998
Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIF.Distinguished Conduct Medal 'DCM'. Replica not engraved.:For Distinguished Conduct in the Field"numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, MC, post 1998
Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFMilitary Cross 'MC'. Replica not engraved.numismatics- medals - military, passchendaele barracks trust -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Weapon - Bayonet
Originally used by Mauarie Hogan in the 58th/59th battalion WW2Steel bayonet with a wooden sheath. Used with an SMLE Enfield rifle.MX 1907 1 9 44 (broadarrow symbol) XOAbayonet, enfield, hogan, ww2 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Pte Albert Russell
17th Battalion AMF Garrison Sentry. Private Albert Russell.Black and white photograph of soldier on sentry duty outside camp. The soldier is in full uniform and holding a rifle with bayonet. A small corrugated iron hut. a large wire gate, supported by timber poles. Accommodated huts are inside the fence.camp, 17th garrison battalion, albert russell, mould, russell, tatura -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pte Ernest Bolan in WW1 uniform -- Studio Portrait
Portrait of Pte Ernest Bolan. WW1 6th Battalion In uniformstawell ww1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, J.Wallace Ross Cup, 1931
Prented to the Victorian Scottish Regiment, fore runner to 5th Battalion Large silver Trophy with art deco handles handrailing the bowl . Bowl stands on a cone shaped tand that flairs into a convex base Victorian scottish rampant lion is affixed to the front of the trophyJ. WALLACE ROSS CUP FOR COMPANY EFFICIENCY PRESENTED TO VICTORIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT BY CAPTAIN WALLACE ROSS V.D 19315/6rvr, vsr, trophy, interwar -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy Cup, Cohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D with a trophy stand contain 6 badges for winners
Cohen Trophy for Champion Battalion 2nd Infantry Senior CadetsCohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade Donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D Trophy is large in size and the cup (bowl) section is very large and noticeable. The trophy has both handles which are square arched shape.6x badges on trophy stand 1st Badge - 1926 - 27: - Won By the 59h Battn Senior Cadets 2nd Badge - 1927 - 28 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 3rd Badge - 1928 - 29 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 4th Badge - 1929 - 30 - Won by the 59th Battn Senior Cadets 5th Badge - 1930 - 31 - Won by the 32th Battn Senior Cadets 6th Badge: - Scratched/ illegible to read 5/6 rvr, champion battalion, senior cadets, cohen trophy, 2nd inf brigade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
World War One Certificate (Coulstock), WW1 Certificate of Service, 1914
This item is a World War One certificate featuring Walter Coulstock. Private Walter George Coulstock, an engineer, was born in Warrnambool and educated at the Warrnambool Academy. He enlisted at the age of 21 in August 1914, embarked in October 1914 and while travelling to Egypt he entered the machine gun section. He was wounded on the afternoon of the Landing and died of wounds in May 1915. He was buried at sea while in transit to Alexandria. Walter Coulstock was one of the many men and women from Warrnambool and district who enlisted in World War One and who died on active service.This certificate is of considerable significance as it is memento of Walter Coulstock who died in World War One. The Coulstock family was a prominent one in the Warrnambool district in the 19th and early 20th centuries and Walter is one of the local heroes of the Great WarThis is a paper certificate mounted on a frame of plywood. The mount indicates that the certificate has previously been framed. The certificate has a grey background and contains images of the British and Australian flags in red, white and blue, six black and white photographs, an image of H.M.A.S. Australia, an image of a battle scene with artillerymen and black and red lettering. Pasted on to the centre part of the certificate is a yellow piece of paper with a photograph and information on Walter Coulstock. The plywood is broken at the bottom edge and is somewhat stained."For King and Country' 'The Empire Called Us' 'Walter George Coulstock, Private, 8th Battalion, Company B. Reg. No.481, Date of Enlistment August 1914walter coulstock, world war 1 certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, UNOPENED, 1918
Letter sent originally by sister but reg'n No. wrong so not delivered but returned 23 April 1918. Soldier KIA in June 1918. Linten Cypus Rogan see 6947A.Unopened letter - light brown paper, envelope, black print and handwriting, red one penny King George stamp.Return to Sender: No. 6884 Pte L. C. Rogan, 20th Reinforcements 22nd Battalion 6th Brigade Australian Imperial Force on Active Service Abroad.passchendaele barracks trust, unopened envelope, l.c. rogan, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, 2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Brim Medallions Pty Ltd
Presented to Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club by Major W. F. R. BUDGE"Plaque - wood with metal centre. Round centre has red and blue woding and picture."2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION" "TOBRUK. THE SILENT. TEL EL EISA. EL ALAMEIN, LAE - NADZAB, WAREO, TARAKAN." "1 HOLD FAST". plaque, aif, 2/24 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BIBLE, Holy Communion, c. 1912
Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936. Refer Cat No 2212.6 for his service history.Preparation and companion book. Dark red leather look binding. Gold Lettering "Holy Communion" on front cover. Cut out angle pasted inside front cover."Pte T H Whyte 2nd Reinforcments 38th Battalion 10th Brigade AIF. Private address 90 Queens street, Bendigo, Victoria. Australia”books, bible, holy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915
Charles Todd No 2881. 14th and 46th Batt's AIF. WIA on 14.8.16 he then died of disease (pneumonia) on 17.7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details.Original sepia tone post card photo of two Australian WWI soldiers in uniform. One is sitting with a cane, the other, Charles Todd, is standing.On rear in pencil, “No 2881 Pte Charles Todd, 46th Battalion 9 the reinforcements 10th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Force, on active service abroad”photography-photographs, military history, todd -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents & Photographs 6454 James F Fry, Early 20th Century
6454 James F Fry enlisted in the AIF on 27 October 1916 and served in France during WW1. 6454 James F Fry embarked Australia on the HMAT Hororata on 23 November 1916 and returned to Australia on HMAT Runic on 22 March 1918. James F Fry also served in the Volunteer Defence Corps during WW2 his regimental number was V361385.The photographs and documents are copies of the originals belonging to 6454 James F Fry. The medals are the originals belonging to 6454 James F Fry.Black and white photographs, oblong, on photo paper. The photographs include those of 6454 James F Fry, a unit photograph, photographs of the hospital St Leonards by the Sea, England, discharge Certififate, Recognition Certificate from Balliang RSL. Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal with ribbons., silver colour, round, gold colour round. On the back of the hospital photograph only, St Leonards by the Sea, England. The Meds are inscribed around the edge - 6454 J F Fry AIF 24 Battalion.ww1, 24 battalion, 6454 james f fry, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation, H P Prest MM
Citation for Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST reads as follows - On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. His promptness and courage not only saved many casualties but enabled the advance to continue.Military medal for conspicuous gallantry in WW1Cream coloured paper with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1334 Lance Corporal Harold Pearson Prest 37th Australian Infantry Battalion 10th Australian Infantry Brigade 3rd Australian Divisionmilitary medal, ypres, 1917, harold pearson prest, 37th australian infantry battalion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. William Gray A. I. F. Bandsman 1914 –1918 -- In Uniform - Studio Portrait
Bandsman William Gray A. I. F. 1914 –1918 The Gray Family respected residents of StawellPortrait photograph of a World War 1 soldier in uniform on an oval shaped image on a post card.No 1301 Bandsman Wm. Gray, B. Company A.I.F. 39th Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade. On Active Service Abroad Grammond Gordon Studios, Stawell.stawell ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Demob.Book, Demobilization Procedure Book. No: 172513
Small Paper Booklet.Inscribed Demobilization Procedure Book. John Albert Fleming. VX71122 .Rank Pte. 2/12 Australian Infantry Battalion. Discharged 24th December 1945. -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Camel corps / Portrait of Private, red cliffs00150.tif
Four photos on a page from an albumCamel corps on the bank of the suez canal Nov 1914 Private ... 8th battalion A.i.f Camel corps on arabian bank of suez canal nov 1914ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, november, 1914, camel corps, portrait, private, suez canal, arabian bank -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, In The Dawning of the Day
In Memoriam booklet of 34 pages. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Ringwood Hall, c1926
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on back of photograph: "Ringwood Hall. Building on right was temporary fire station, later a 24th Battalion drill hall and then Infant Welfare Centre. c1926." -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - MERRITT TEAMS MATCH, Merritt teams match trophy
A silver trophy with square rounded handlesMERRITT TEAMS MATCH RAV 1933 Won by 14th Battalion -and- Prahran Rifle Club 5RVR VSR TRUSTEE PROPERTY "MERRITT TRAINER CUP" 41814th bn -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Personal Records, Certificate of Discharge, 1919
This World War 1 certificate of Discharge was issued to John Lachlan McIntyre on the 15 July 1919 due to the termination of period of his enlistment after serving 1457 days, 1321 of those days were served abroad.WW1 Military Discharge Paper.A two-sided document that is rectangular in shape and beige in colour. This document provides details regarding the discharge of a solider from the Australian military.Certificate of Discharge of No. 3591 (Rank) Private / (Name) John Lachlan McIntyre / (Regiment of Corps) 58th Battalion / born at or near the Town of Beeac / in the State of Country of Victoria / Attested at Geelong on the / 16th July 1915 for the 11/7 Battalion / A.I.F. Regiment of Corps at the age of 24 1/2 years / He is discharged in consequences of The termination of / period of his enlistment -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Display of Private Oscar McCarthy / Brooch, Medals and letter from the King George V
Wooden Frame and backing with glass front showing memorabilia.Private Oscar McCarthy No.6623. 14th. Battalion AIF (From Bairnsdale VIC). Killed in action Bullecourt, France 11th. April 1917 aged 23. No known grave- remembered on National Memorial Villers, Bretonneux France. 14th. Battalion broach, medals and letter from The King. Donated by his Niece Kath Davis of Chirnside Park, Vic. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, GALLIPOLI, cWW1
Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703, Enlisted 19-08-14 F.COY 8th Battalion Became an officer 2nd Lieutenant in 1st Machine Gun Battalion RTA 17-03-1919 See also Cat No. 5979.6.Original photograph - black and white on photographic paper. Scene depicts landing boats, beach scene, an encampment with tents and small buildings with background of ridges. Handwritten greeting and information on back of photograph. Panorama photograph.Handwritten in faded black ink - back of photograph "Clevedon/ 3/7/18/ Just a picture of Gallipoli/ if you show it to any of/ the boys that have been/ there they will explain it/ better than I can by writing/ best love/ Ste ? xx" Handwritten in mainly uppercase letters, blue ink. Left to Right - " MOST OF OUR/ SUPPLIES WERE/ LANDED HERE" " THE LAST OF/ THE AIF LEFT/ HERE 29-12-1915" " 1ST AIF DIVISION/ LANDID (sic) HERE/ 25-4-1915" " THIS PERE WAS/ RECKED (sic) SEVERAL/ TIMES BY STORMS" " 1ST AIF/ HOSPITAL TENTS " TURKS BEACHIE (sic) / FIRED SCHRAPNIL/ ALONG BEACH/ FROM HEARE (sic)" " 4th INF BGDE/ Faught (sic) have/ on 9-5-1915" . "photographs, ww1, gallipoli, s. j. parish, 8th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, FREDERICK D. TREWARNE/ EDWARD J. SILER, C2014
Lance Corporal FREDERICK DAWSON TREWARNE No 2295, 60th Infantry Battalion. RTA 8/07/1919 Awarded the Military Medal in 1918 Private EDWARD JOHN SILAR No 1907, 38th Infantry Battalion, Killed in action 7/06/1917 in Messines, BelgiumMemorabilia- Framed story of two soldiers, in colour, using memorabilia of the two soldiers and their lives. Printed on paper Frame- black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.FREDERICK D. TREWARNE/ EDWARD J. SILERframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk