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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MENU, WELCOME HOME, Boltons Print, 1) c.1945
... of Staff Sgt in Advanced Land HQ. documents - menus military ...Item is a Welcome Home menu put on by the Bendigo City Council. William Charles GILBERT No VX 5263 was one of the first to enlist in Bendigo on 24.10.1939 age 20 years in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army on 8.9.1945 he held the rank of Staff Sgt in Advanced Land HQ. .1) Laminated yellow cardboard with blue, gold printing, crest on front cover, hand written name inside front cover - PRIVATE W GILBERT. .2) Photocopy of portrait photograph, black & white printing.Handwritten in black ink: “PRIVATE W GILBERT”documents - menus, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - IDENTITY CARDS WW2, 2) 02.06.1944
... for his service details. documents - cards military history ...Items in the collection re J.C.W.LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.2 Identity Cards issued to members of the LEDEUX Family. They are civilian registration cards for British Subjects, made of light brown card printed in black ink..1) Written in front in ink: “LEDEUX / John Claude William / Rushworth” .2) “ Rose Christina Ledeux / Moora Road / Ruthworth” .2) Is endorsed: Ration Books for two childrendocuments - cards, military history - identification, civilian -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - DIAGRAM, MOUNTED
... . Refer 2485 for his service history. documents - maps military ...Item donated by Alf Maskell POW. Refer 2485 for his service history.Diagram showing construction of Burma-Siam railway. White background with black writing & markings. Mounted on blue board.Top centre: Diagram showing disposition of strength and others during construction of Burma - Siam Rly (Finished about Oct / Nov 1943)documents - maps, military history - pows -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Witness to War. Diaries of the Second World War in Europe and the Middle East, 2004
... -diaries military history ...Witness to War - a retelling of the war experience through the private diaries kept by people from all walks of life and from many countries. Hard cover, black colour buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover gold and black print on front, back and spine, background sepia colour photograph of military scene. Black and white photograph of military personnel and people. End papers - illustrated with diary pages. 720 pages cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.On first front title page - hard written black ink "Len Burke" "Donated by Len Burke family" Owners stamp black ink "Len Burke"/ 11/290 St Aidens Road, Bendigo, Vic. 3550 documents-diaries, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Faraway War. Personal Diaries of the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific
... military history ...Hard cover - Black with author and title in gold on spine. White dust cover - photo of solder on front and six photos on back. 704 pages - illustrated - 7 mapsDonated by Len Burke on fly leafdocuments-diaries, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1,FRAMED, A Spencer & E Rider, C.1920
... documents - certificates military history tributes Burial A Spencer ...The item relates to the burial of an unknown Australian soldierColoured, pastel green & cream, black print (under plastic), metal backing. Australian & British Flags surrounding (red flag), laurel wreath.The Allied Commander Pays the Highest Tribute to the Australian Forces.documents - certificates, military history, tributes, burial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - MEDICAL CERTIFICATE, 27th Oct 1942
... No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775. documents certificates military ...Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775.Certificate " Australian Military Forces form C24." It certifies that Capt W. Rosethal attended a course of instruction in " AMC Duties - war" from 14 SEPT 42 till 24 Oct 42 held at "Ravenswood" IVANHOE. Paper is yellowed , printed form with some hand writing in ink. Form is mounted on cardboard with photo corners.documents, certificates, military history, medical -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - OFFICER SCROLL, 31..3.1943
... military history ...Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer Cat No ‘s 622.3, 775.Embossed scroll on parchment paper in black lettering re the appointment of Warick Rosenthal to be an Officer of the Active Citizen Military Forces of the commonwealth from the 13th Day of October 1942.documents, certificates, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, 3/3/16-16/11/16
... . Refer 1317P, 1320P. documents-diaries military history ...The diary is part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service history. Refer 1317P, 1320P. Black fabric covered diary with ruled lines Re. Jack Grinton. Writing is in ink, starting on 3 March 1916, ends 16 November 1916. Detailed accounts of enlistment, journey to England, and training until embarkation."Pte JW Grinton No 16 Section, No 12 Platoon, C Company 10th Brigade AIF, On Active Service Abroad"documents-diaries, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - POCKET BOOK, HM Stationery Office, 1914
... -notebooks military history Grinton HM Stationery Office ...Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War . Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Brown 1914 field service pocket book.No. 1043 Sgt J.W Grinton C Company 38th Battaliondocuments-notebooks, military history, grinton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE VDC, 7/2/1946
... , 1641, 1643.4 for WW1 service. documents-certificates military ...Joseph Frederick Gunston enlisted in the VDC 15.5.42 and was discharged on 8.14.45. Refer Cat No’s 1640, 1641, 1643.4 for WW1 service.Volunteer Defence Corp discharge certificate No 32211 re J.F Gunston."V.365566 . CPL. GUNSTON J.F - 4 Bn. V.D.C. Vic"documents-certificates, military history-service records, vdc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, STEVE FLETT, c.1915 - 1919
... but appears to be KIA by a sniper. documents - letters military ...Stephen Nicholas Flett No 97 joined the AIF in A Coy 25th Batt on 10.2.1915 age 29 years 7 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 4.9.1915, hospital 20.12.1915 with Jaundice, return to Egypt 30.12.1915, rejoins unit 5.3.1916, embark for France 14.3.1916, hospital 29.3.1916 with Mumps, then Orchitis, rejoin unit 30.4.1916, promoted Cpl 30.10.1916, KIA 14.11.1916 at Flers France. There are 4 statements to the Red Cross re his death all different but appears to be KIA by a sniper..1) To Frances dated 2 May 15 from Steve Flett 25 BN .2) To sister dated 8 Nov 15 from Steve on Gallipoli .3) To sister dated 15 Nov 15 from brother Steve on Gallipoli .4) - .6) To mother dated 29 Oct 16 from Steve, France .7) To sister dated 12 Sep 16 from Steve, France .8) To Frances dated 7 Jun 16 from brother Steve, France .9) To sister dated 9 Apr 16 from S N Flett No 7 Gen Hosp, France .10) To mother from Steve dated 5 Sep 09, Chillagoe .11) Page 2 of above .12) To sister from Steve Flett dated 18 Sep 12, Chillagoe .13) Page 2 of above .14) To Neil & Annie from Uncle Steve, undated .15) Poem headed 'Newhall Busay", 11 lines, no author's namedocuments - letters, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - POSTCARDS, 1) 13.12.15; .2) 13.1.16; .3) 12.3.16
... history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3. documents - postcards military ...The 3 cards are to Leo Harris & all written by Gladys Nokman from Bank Street, Avenal, Victoria. Leo Harris No 3132, KIA 9.8.16. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Postcard written in ink dated 13 Dec 15. Front has 'Hands Across the Sea', view of horses drinking in oval shape with flags. .2) Postcard written in ink dated 13 Jan 1916. Front has 'Overseas Greetings inset of HMH5 Australia' floral arrangement around. .3) Postcard written in ink dated 12 Mar 1916. Front has 'Overseas Greetings' inset photo of 2 ships, floral arrangement around.documents - postcards, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, 4.3.44 - 1.10.45
... . Donald Henry Harris. Refer 2318 for service history. documents ...The transcribed version of this diary on A4 refer 2126.2. Donald Henry Harris. Refer 2318 for service history.Diary, hand written in pencil, book is a ruled Memo Note Book, blue cardboard covers, white headings. Diary starts 4.3.1944 & ends on 1.10.l1945. Written by D.H HARRIS 141844, LAC RAAF."D H HARRIS, 8 Taylor St, Castlemaine Vic"documents - diaries, military history - airforce -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 1) 29.1.46; .2) 29.9.45
... 2126.2. documents - certificates military history - service ...Donald Henry Harris. Refer 2318 for service history also 2126.2..1) Interim Discharge Certificate RAAF re HARRIS, DONALD HENRY - 141844, LAC. Small blue folded parchment paper, black writing. Front has crown & wings, Royal Aust Airforce Interim Certificate of Discharge, inside are his details. .2) Paper yellowed, ink & pencil writing re D.H HARRIS & entitlement to wear 1939-45 Star & Pacific Star.documents - certificates, military history - service records -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, TASMANIA, c.2007 - 2008
... - postcards military history - army ....1) Greetings from Scottsdale Tasmania depicting wooden carvings of military figurines. .2) Greetings from Scottsdale Tasmania depicting wooden carvings of Simpson & his donkey carrying a wounded soldier.documents - postcards, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, J Jenkin, Buxton & Co / Rialto, c.1915
... Montrose. documents - certificates military history J Jenkin ...For King and Country certificate - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Enlisted / sailed / served the Empire in the Australian Imperial Forces / Company / Battalion / Brigade. God Save The King. Verse by CHC Montrose.Cardboard rectangle with map of Australia in gold print, 2 red, blue, white flags. Oval cutouts with block & white photographs of 2 individual soldiers in uniform inserted, black print verse. Rising Sun badge depicted in gold print.“1st Nov 1916 / 16th Dec 1916 / W A Reid / 14th / 4th”, handwritten in red ink. “5th June 1915 / 8th Nov 1915 / W Robinson / 21st & 59th”, handwritten in blue ink.documents - certificates, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CARD, 1915
... 2325.2 for his service history. documents - cards military ...Item belonged to Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. refer 2325.2 for his service history.Small, yellow cardboard outer with paper inside. Folds in half. Front has crown with M & 1915 in red underneath.Written inside: Best Wishes for a Victorious Year from Princess Marydocuments - cards, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
... . documents - newspapers military history - army ...Items belonging to Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Newspaper cutting re Sir John Monash with photo. .2) Newspaper cutting re James Dinsdale returning home in 1919.documents - newspapers, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, C.WW2
... & POW's WWII See Cat No No 2455. documents - newspapers military ...See Cat No No 2455.Newspaper re Friedrich Krupp & POW's WWIIdocuments - newspapers, military history - army, krupp -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS, SOLDIER SETTLEMENT, Soldier Settlement Commission, 24.7.1946
... . documents - applications military history Settlement Soldier ...Part of WILLIAM HOLMES COLLECTION. Refer Cat No 2548.2P his service history. The applications relate to the following; Percy Douglas James HEARD No V170819 enlisted on 15.1.1942 age 26 years old. At discharge from the Army on 15.11.19145 he was a Pte in 135th Australian General Transport. Ronald Alveston Johnstone No VX15541 enlisted on 17.5.1949 age 22 year’s old. At discharge from the Army he was a Gunner in 2/2nd Heavy Anti Aircraft Regt..1) & .2) Acknowledgement of an application for a Soldier Settlement Grant post WWIIdocuments - applications, military history, settlement -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, original 1917
... -photographs documents - notes military history craters mines ...Item in the collection re Brig E.M. Williams DSO, refer cat No 2580..1) Note, typed in ink with description of .2). .2) Photograph, black & white, showing a mine crater 75 yards circumferance at Ypres 1917.photography-photographs, documents - notes, military history, craters, mines -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, Herald Sun, 12.11.1991
... . documents - newspapers military history Passchendaele barracks trust ...See also: 2605.2, 2607, 2608.3 Article details the awarding of the French Chevallier de Legion d'Honneur (Legion of Honour) to ARTHUR EBDON and the reason of awarding.Newspaper article reporting the awarding of the Legion of Honour to ARTHUR EBDON.Top RH corner: "Herald Sun Tuesday 12.11.1991 p5" Bottom RH corner: Life size portrait of "ARTHUR C EBDON painted by Mary Wheeler. Entered in Archibald prize Competition"documents - newspapers, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - LEAVE PASS WW2, 1942
... (2.10.42)" documents - licences military history leave ...Leave Pass A.A.F., A. 96, paper, black print, hand written in pencil."No 11102 Rank: GNR (Gunner) Eldon RA (A9) Unit: M7 TT9 Absent: 1630 2.10.42 - 0730 5.10.42 To: Bendigo Signature: MAJOR A F MACARTHUR (2.10.42)"documents - licences, military history, leave, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Leisure object - CARDS, PLAYING, C. WW2
... documents - cards military history - recreation Passchendaele ...Playing cards of Japanese aircraft, black & white, design backing. .1) 9 of Clubs: 97 Dive Bomber like US Douglas A-24. .2) 10 of Club: 96 Mitsubishi H/Bomber - Army. .3) Jack of Clubs: 97 Kawasaki Flying Boat - Navy. .4) Queen of Clubs: Fiat BR-20 H/Bomber - Army.toys - games, documents - cards, military history - recreation, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
map - MAP, JAPANESE, C. 1930's
... . documents - maps military history Pearl harbour ...Map, Japanese, B&W, yellowed "Pearl Harbour". Japanese and English translation, Map No. 2015.documents - maps, military history, pearl harbour -
Bendigo Military Museum
mixed media - NEWS LETTERS/PAPERS WW2, 1945 - 1946
... - newspapers military history - army Guinea gold jungle news ...2055.1) Newsletter, "Jungle News", paper yellowed, Mon 10 SEP, No. 606, 1 page. 2055.2) Newspaper "Guinea Gold", yellowed, Vol. 4 No. 186, Fri MAY 17, 1946, 4 pages. 2055.3) Newspaper "Guinea Gold", yellowed, Vol. 3 No. 271, Wed AUG 15, 1945, 4 pages. 2055.4) Newsletter, "Round up on Radio", yellowed, end of war, 1 page, double-sided.documents - newspapers, military history - army, guinea gold, jungle news -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - NEWSPAPERS, c.1940
... history also 2034P. documents - newspapers military history-army ...Items were in the collection of Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for service history also 2034P. .1) Single sided news sheet dated 30.10.1940 Volume 1 No 3. Headline refers to sinking of ship Empress of Britain. .2) Single sided news sheet dated 29.10.1940 Volume 1 No 2. Headline refers to Italy invades Greece. AIF Newspapers WWIIdocuments - newspapers, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - NOTEBOOK, Government, c.1939-45
... history also 2034P. documents - notebooks military history-army ...Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for service history also 2034P. Cotton covered brown cardboard Army book No 153. Contains numerous pencil entries of an officers orders & plans during Middle East campaigns WWII.Inside cover has signature of BTR Chadddocuments - notebooks, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLET PROPAGANDA VIETNAM, C.1960’s
... 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P. documents-pamphlets military ...These pamphlets were part of the "Chieu Hoi" (open arms) campaign designed to encourage North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers to defect. They granted a soldier free passage through US/South Vietnamese held territory. They were dropped over the countryside as well individually. This item souvenired by Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer 638P.Propaganda pamphlet printed by US government. White cardboard with yellow rectangle with images of flags and text in three languages. Titled "Chieu Hoi The Winning Ticket"documents-pamphlets, military history, vietnam