Statue of infantry man in Australian Uniform 1915Bronze statue of "Billy" depicting an Australian Soldier in full WWI AIF uniform with 303 Rifle in "at ease" positionRising Sun emblem on base

The War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal, Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King George honouring the Service of L/Cpl Chester George Mather on the other. L/Cpl Mather enlisted on 8th of June 1915 and embarked for France on HMAT Anchises on the 26th Augest 1915. He was killed at Polygon Wood, Zillebrook near Ypres in Belgium on 4th October 1917 aged 25.Double sided wooden and glass display caseOn one side are the Sons Medals (War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal), Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King Geaorge honouring the Service of "L/Cpl Chester George Mather of the 22nd Battalion AIF" on the otherworld war one, medal, military, ypres, badge, plaque, polygon wood

The Gallipoli campaign, also known as the Dardanelles campaign, the Battle of Gallipoli or the Battle of Çanakkale, was a campaign of the First World War that took place on the Gallipoli peninsula, from 17 February 1915 to 9 January 1916. Rectangular shaped folder containing information and pictures of the Gallipoli campaign.A Heritage Kit, APRIL 25,1915. The Australian and New Zealand campaign on Gallipoli in 1915.how it looked, battle maps, leaders and vcs, relics, photographs, the soldiers, the news, the men of anzac, the battleground, why gallipoli was fought, the first aif, the landing, the campaign, the new zealanders

Magazine distributed to Troops during WW1.No.10 January 1919. "AUSSIE", The Australian Soldier's Magazine.magazine, ww1

"Pte CYRIL ALLEN JOLLY", Reg No 4006, 7th Battalion AIF, Died Friday 21 Sep 1917 aged 19. Buried Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium.Photograph - paper, sepia reproduction, uniformed soldier standing.photograph, ww1, soldier, portrait, cyril allen jolly

Ribbon set from WW2- ribbon represent area of service and awards received. Alfred Charles JURY VX66822 2nd AIF Ribbon set from soldier WW2. Brass pin on back on 2 metal plates, Material ribbons encased in plastic (clear) for protection. Ribbon have 10 colours (dark blue, dark red, light blue, light red, dark blue, green, yellow, green, light blue, light red)Noneww2, war ribbons

Richard Alexander Hanson initially enlisted in the CMF No V85605, transfers to the AIF No VX111070 on 18.6.1940 age 29 years. posted to New Guinea as CO of a heavy Artillery installation team. Later posted as CO of a Japanese POW Camp New Guinea. Discharged on 7.6.1946 with the rank of Capt in Port Phillip Coastal Battery..1) Photo B & W showing a group of 20 soldiers including one native al in different stances in a jungle clearing. .2) Photo B & W of a truck/trailer with some sort of lifting device over. .3) Photo B & W of a New Guinea Native girl in a white dress..1) Paper stuck on rear basically says, "Capt R.A. Hanson is in front and to the right of the Digger in black shorts and hat back row". .3) On rear, "KOWI (?) May 1941 Port Moresby, Alec".photographs, artillery, new guinea

Australian Imperial Force, Paybook Receipt. Location "Rio Pardo", at sea 27/5/1919. Received Soldier's Paybook No. 107950. Sign ......Lieut. Paymaster AIF.paybook, ww1, aif

Pay book of CPL L. P. WARREN, Reg'n No. 615 Enlisted 18.8.1914 60th Battalion - AAVC 17.5.1917Small book, cotton cloth cover in brown colour with black print on cover. Rising Sun Insignia in centre. 19 pages.Paybook No. 146893. Surname WARREN Christian Names L.P. Reg'n No. 615 Unit AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE SOLDIERS PAY BOOK.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, aif, paybook

Refer Cat No 2698.2, Arthur Stedman LOAM. Handwritten notes throughout the book by Arthur Loam.Book - Light cardboard cover, red print, sketch of a soldier, 110 pages."The 38th Battalion AIF" by Eric Fairey.passchendaele barracks trust, book, ww1, 38th battalion

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark brown print on front and back on light brown background. Cover illustration dark brown sketch of a soldier in a trench (Sketch by Walter SEED). 40 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, sepia colour half portrait of "Signaller Tom Skeyhill".books, military history, ww1, anzac, songs

Owner and donor details - see Cat No. 5836.3.Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, pale blue colour linen look buckram paper. Gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, gold, black and white print on front, spine and back with pale blue background. Illustrated - front (top) 2 Tobruk soldiers (bottom) patrol moving through barbed wire entanglements. Back - wounded soldier. 580 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - illustrated sepia tones - half portraits of "General Field Marshal Rommel and Corporal John Edmondson AIF".books, military history, ww2, campaigns, tobruk

The soldier is Edward Turner VX112851 2nd AIF, refer Cat No 3119 for his service details..1) B & W photograph showing a soldier standing with rifle over his shoulder. .2) Sepia tone photograph showing a soldier sitting.photographs, photography, turner

Items in the collection relating to Lt Col Jack Swatton Regt No 4905, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his extensive service records and RSL. .6 - No. 2813 James Albert Handley (right), 38th Bn. & No. 6132 Allan Ernest Driscoll (centre), 39th Bn. 1. B & W portrait of an Aust WW1 soldier with slouch hat. He is smiling. 2. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers in work clothes. Brick pier and iron gate behind them. 3. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers in work clothes. Photo of poorer quality. 4. B & W photo of 2 Aust soldiers casually dressed. A brick building and wooden door is behind them. One soldier is not wearing puttees. 5. Group portrait of 21 soldiers including one officer. They have musical instruments. 6. Snow covered cemetery photo. The wooden grave marker just to the right of centre is that of No. 2813 Pte Handley James Albert. He was KIA 18 July 1918. 7. Portrait of soldier looks like between wars or during WW2. Different shaped photo.1-6 Nil. 7. has '25' on back.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, aif, photos

Presented to the Officers and Sergeant Mess Passchendaele Barracks, Mollison Street, Bendigo. By Major R. A. HATTAM Aug 1955.Book - cream coloured medium weight cardboard cover. Red and black print script, black print soldier. 110 pages.The 38th Battalion AIF by ERIC FAIREY.passchendaele barracks trust, book, 38th battalion

CORPORAL STEPHEN NICHOLAS FLETT, No 97, 25th Infantry Battalion. Killed in Action 14 Nov 1916 in France. PRIVATE WILLIAM LAUNDRY FLETT, No 1767, 22nd Infantry Battalion, 21st & 224th Battalion AIF, Returned to Australia 13/4/1919Memorabilia - FRAMED STORY OF TWO BROTHERS, SOLDIERS, IN COLOUR, USING MEMORABILIA OF THE SOLDIERS AND THEIR LIVES. Printed on paper. Frame - Black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.FLETT BROTHERSframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

See Cat 5192THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRESSED TIN BADGE. ORIGINALLY CHROME OR SILVER, IT HAS THE SHAPE OF THE RISING SUN. IN THE CENTRE IS A STANDING SOLDIER WITH A RIFLE. THERE ARE TWO BANNERS AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE WORDS "AUSTRALIA - THE EMPIRE AND OUR ALLIES'. THE MOUNTING PIN ON THE REAR IS MISSING.ww2, aif service, souvenir

Private David J.V. Jamieson, No.3875, 5th Battalion AIF, Killed in Action 25 July 1916.Certificate - sepia toned illustrated certificate with small inset sepia toned portrait photograph of a soldier in uniform from the Borough of Eaglehawk. Black print on paper. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative edge, glass front, backing paper and cardboard.Handwritten on certificate in black ink "No 3875 - Pte David J.V. Jamieson - 5th Batt A.I.F./Killed in Action 25 July 1916 - "Dated 20 August 1920". Adhesive label back of frame - "Courtesy: Aylene Kirkwood OAM/ 40 Napier Street, Eaglehawk/ 8-8-2022.framed items, certificate, ww1

The 38 Bn AIF was raised in Bendigo 1916. After WW1 the local C.M.F. ZUnit became the 38 Bn Northern Victorian Regiment. It was shut down in 1962.1. B & W Photo of 38 Bn Colours, being marched with a colour party past the fountain at Charing Cross, Bendigo. The soldier's uniform is battledress, slouch hat, and black boots. They have .303 rifles at the slope. 2. B & W photo taken in front of the 38 Bn colour party. There are civilians lining the march. The soldiers are in battle dress slouch hats with .303 rifles at the slope arms position.1. Rear - "38th B colour party. Colours represent the dead and are guarded and carried by escort. 1 WO, 1 set 2 Officers. Queens colours carried by Senior Officer and Junior carries Battalion Colours. ANZAC 1950" 38 bn, anzac day 1950

Certificate of Discharge No. 399379 for Gunner Roy Hilton Taylor NX94268 from 2/1 Aust Field Regiment. Date of Effect 17th Jan 1946. Date of joining AIF 2/4/1942. Certificate issued to Service Personnel to prove that discharge is legitimate.Yellow paper folded into 4. Certificate of Discharge contains identification of Soldier, length of Service and details of discharge. Conditions of Discharge itemised on the back.headed with Aust Govt Forces and Certificate includes details of Discharge.discharge certificate, 2/1 aust field regiment, ww2

The photo is James Daniel Williams No 3502, enlisted on 17.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Bn AIF age 30 years 6 months, embarked for Eygpt 11.10.1915. No more details are available at this point.Post card photo sepia tone portrait of a soldier i peak hat, back ground is one colour, inscription on rear in black pen.On rear, “Lance Corporal J.D.Williams 11th of the 7th Rfts A.I.F”postcards, photographs, 7th bn

Photo is; Robert John Milligan No 1877 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 34 in 2nd reinforcements 38th Bn, embarked for England 16.8.1916, due to getting into trouble he does not embark for France until 3.1.1918, WIA 30.8.1918 GSW to Arm and Thigh, discharged from the AIF 20.3.19120Postcard photo sepia tone showing a soldier standing hands behind back, has Sergeants stripes on one arm, studio background, inscription on front.On front in black, “Yrs sincerely R.J.Milligan”, On rear in pencil, “R.J. Milligan C/- J. Milligan Maiden Gully”photographs, 38th bn,

Given that the photo was taken in Bendigo there are two “Salis Brothers” listed on the system, Francis and Albert. “Con” was maybe a nickname. Francis Edgar Salis No 4594 enlisted on 13.9.1915 age 18 years 8 months in 14th reinforcements 6th Bn AIF, embark for Eygpt 28.1.1916, embark for Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Mumps 16.5.1916, rejoin unit 17.6.1916, WIA 17.8.1916 GSW Left Hand, rejoin unit 11.5.1917, KIA 21.9.1917 Ypres Belgium. Albert Joseph Salis No 1887 enlisted on 13.8.1915 age 21 years 6 months in 2nd reinforcements 46th Bn, embark for Eygpt 4.4.1916, embark for Marseilles 8.6.1916, WIA 10.8.1916 GSW Chest, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, hospital with PUO 10.4.1917, rejoin unit 3.5.1917, hospital 17.7.1917 with Scabies, rejoins unit then gets Sabine’s again, rejoins unit 7.2.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 8.4.1918 GSW Left Hand, rejoin unit 23.8.1918, WIA 3rd occasion 18.9.1918 SW to foot, RTA 2.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 1.4.1919.Sepia tone photo oval shape set inside a large light cream coloured rectangular card. Shows a soldier standing with a crop held behind his back, studio back ground. Studio details in gold colour at bottom of card, name written in ink on rear.On front, “J Remington Alexander View St Bendigo”, On rear in blue pen, “Con Salis”photographs, brothers

William Owen Lewis No 471 enlisted on 10.9.1914 in D Coy 14th Bn age 22 years, embark for Eygpt 22.12.1914, due to factors he finally embarks for Gallipoli 22.7.1915, reported missing 8.8.1915 then reported WIA, rejoin unit 19.9.1915, hospital with Pluerisy 2.12.1915, rejoin unit 4.2 1916, transfer to 46th Bn then to 12th MG Coy, embark for Marseilles 11.6.1916, hospital 1.10.1916 with Synovitis L/Knee, rejoin unit 21.1.1917, hospital 25.7.1917 Abcess Buttock then Fistula, RTA 5.4.1918, discharged from the AIF medically unfit (D.A.H) 4.7.1918.Certificate on light cream parchment paper, outer print is in red showing a Coat of Arms at the top with columns down each side with Dominion/Commonwealth names around, centre in black print shows a soldier standing with a rifle and Brittanica seated with a sword and flag, under is printed wording wording acknowledging a soldier was Disabled and Honourably discharged in the Great War, soldiers name is hand drawn in.In black hand drawn, “W.O.Lewis Australian Imperial Force”, “4.7.18”certificates, disabled ww1

The photo relates to Robert Richard Metcalfe No 4853 enlisted on 13.7 1915 in the 15th reinforcements 7th Bn AIF age 22 years, embark for Eygpt 7.3.1916, transfers to 5th Pioneer Bn 17.4.1916, embark for Marseilles 19.6.1916, hospital 18.3.1917 injury to Hand, rejoin unit 27.3.1917, KIA 10.5.1917 at Bullecourt.Photograph B & W showing a soldier standing hands behind back and wearing a peak hat. The background has an ornamental studio structure, photo set on a white edging with main backing being a dark greyish colour., name hand written on the rear.On the front in white print, “Yeoman Studios”, On rear in black pen, “Mrs Metcalf 3 in ....”photographs, ww1

4359 Private Begelhole William Berkin, 11th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion AIF. Form No. 11E (PR 17A). KIA 6 January 1917 France."Pay and deferred pay record of deceased soldier A.I.T.", Bluish paper with purple carbon typing, printed in black ink.4359 Private Begelhole William Berkin, 11th Reinforcements, 24th Battalion AIF. Form No. 11E (PR 17A).pay record, ww1, allowance

Pte. William Bailey, Service No. 8/A 1st AIF 31 Batt. KIA 25 October 1916 in France. Buried AIF burial ground, Flers, France.Photograph - on cream cardboard, sepia, full length portrait of a soldier.R. McGeehan, Photographer, The Central studios 57 Elm Grove, Ripponlea, Melbourne.ww1, portrait

Refer to the service of BATTYE, Albert Wilkinson No 3020. Sergeant 8 INF BN. A.I.F. Died of wounds 5th October 1917.1). 2 sheets of paper, written on all sides in pencil. Addressed to Mrs Willis from A.W. BATTYE. Dated 20 August 1915 .2) 3 sheets of paper, written on all sides in ink. Addressed to Mrs Willis from A.W. BATTYE Dated 9 February 1915.1) Header on page “CHURCH OF ENGLAND SOLDIERS INSTITUTE (HOME MISSION) EXPEDITIONARY FORCE ENCAMPMENT BROADMEADOWS. ( CROSSED AT SEYMOUR WRITTEN) .2) Header on page. “ THE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION WITH H.M. MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN EGYPT”aif ww1, letter, egypt

5479.1, 5479.2 Photograph of John EDWARDS VX3857, 2 ND AIF BATT DEC 1939. Refer Cat No. 536 Box 31 Photographs may have been taken before overseas posting. 5479.3P Photograph of Australian Soldiers Club at Jerusalem Three photographs from 2nd A.I.F.- originals black and white, with white borders dated 1939. Two portrait photographs of a soldier in uniform, and one photograph of a building in Jerusalem 5479.1) Dec. 1939 Faint stamp on back 5479.2) Dec 1939 Stamp “KODAK PRINT “ and stamp “L 23 on back 5479.3) STAMP “A.S.C “ on back.a.i.f., soldier club jerusalem

Photographs from Colin G. ODLUM VX 45898 from HQ COY 2/23 Batt. Posted to Palestine December 1941. Refer Cat no 127.56 for service details Box 7 Two original black and white photographs with white borders of Australian Soldiers Club Jerusalem and Haifa Port demo a height. Both photos. on the back “From VX 45898, ODLUM C. G., HQ COY, 2/23 BATT, AIF, Abroad, 20/12/41 .2) Written on the front “ AUSTRALIAN CLUB JERUSALEM “ palestine, ww2, soldiers club, haifa