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Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, Aust Army, The Daily Monitor, 1945
Refers to the service of 51964 LAC Hicks. Refer Cat No 1363.Single sheet foolscap printed both sides. Headlines: United Nations Charter signed. Japan gets it again, Nagoya Osaka B.29 Targets. England wins the Test. King Leopold sees Party leaders. No statement on Simla talks. Bougainville Battles. Pacific War News. Polish Affair. 2. Photo copy of one side. newspaper, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, MINIATURE
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. (Joe) Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Set of twelve miniature medals mounted with ribbons. A separate citation bar appears below the group. All are displayed on a blue velvet pad attached to a brown cardboard base. Paper labels are attached. Medals displayed L-R MBE, 1939-45 Star, 8th Army Africa Star, Southwest Pacific Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 Japan, Korea, United Nations Medal Korea, Air Efficiency Medal, Bronze Star. Bar - Korean Presidential Citation. Handwritten in black ink on medal label: ' MEDALS FROM SQUADRON LEADER IAN A. (JOE) LYONS'. Handwritten in black ink on citation label: 'KOREAN PRESIDENTIAL CITATION'.medals, awards, mbe, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, JAPANESE SURRENDER, C1945-1947
Refer to CAT NO 5445.2Photograph has bee taken from high point inside a building. Looking down on an assembly of allies and Japanese officers. There are tables between them. Each Japanese officer has an allied serviceman standing at attention behind him. There is solitary US Army guard standing near a marble pillar A British Navy person probably Lord Mountbatten is approaching the centre chair.ww2, war trials, japanese surrender -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, Australian Army, Guinea Gold Australian Edition, 1945
Two newspapers are similar in size and heading. Single sheet paper when folded provides 4 pages. Printing in black ink. .1) Japan Signs Surrender .2) Gen. Adachi surrenders to 6 Division . Sword handed over ww2, pacific war, japan surrender -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Desmond Jack DUFFY MC. ED. Regt Numbers 237501, NX34792, enlisted 22.6.1940. As a Capt in the 2/30th Bn he played a major role in the “Gemas” ambush in Jan 1942 against the Japanese. He was later taken a POW. He was discharged from the Army with the rank of Lt Col on 30.4.1960.Photograph - copy of black and white portrait photograph, paper, of Col. DUFFY M.C.ww2, photograph, portrait, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c.1940 - c post WW2
Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BCOF BANNERS, FRAMED, Banners c 1946 - Frames 2022
1. "AACS" - Australian Army catering Service. 2. "RAE" - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD BTY RAA" - Royal Australian Artillery B.C.O.F. Japan 1946-1948.1. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, BLUE BACKGROUND, PALE GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, GREY, PALE BLUE AND WHITE. 2. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, MID BLUE BACKGROUND, GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, FUSCHIA WITH GREY SURROUND. 3. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, NAVY BLUE BACKGROUND, WHITE COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE FABRIC INSCRIPTIONS, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, RED AND BLUE WITH GREY SURROUND. 1,2,3, Frames - timber, block colour print, glass front, cardboard backing.1. White embroidered inscription. AACS. 2. White embroidered inscription, "RAE/6 Welding PLT/10 Bomb disposal/13th Army Troops/14th WKs PKs/1st AWT/17th CRE/42 & 43 Port Operating/28th FIELD COY" 3. White fabric inscription. "A FLD BTY RAA"/ "345 Aust LAD".military, ww2, japan, banners -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - ARMY SONG BOOK, The Adjutant Generals Office U.S Government, 1941
... collection, refer cat No 3979.2. Army songs U.S 1941. Inside front ...The book is published by the U.S Government. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2.Book, “Army Song book”, cardboard light fawn colour covers, front has cartoon character depictions in black, 63 pages, all print in black.Inside front cover, “ hand drawn sketch believed to be a Japanese”army songs u.s, 1941. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Silk Flag, Nippon Times
Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender of Japan. The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947. Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. Unconditional Surrender by Japs Completed at 20 minute Ceremony. Picture of cherry blossoms, map of Japan and British, American FlagSee imagesilk, american army, british army, australian military forces, aif, cherry blossoms, nippon times, japan, world war 2, ww2, japenese surrender -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Bombardier G.S.Hunt 57473, 1914
World War 1 Australian Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery189 A brass gift box with an embossed hinging lid which was presented to WW1 sailors and soldiers for Christmas 1914. The gift was at the initiative of HRH The Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary the daughter of the then King George V and Queen Mary. 189.1 Small card with paper insert 189.2 Three medals with coloured ribbons, one medal has a small metal badge attached. Items belonging to Bombardier G.S.Hunt, 57473 in the Royal Field Artillery, WW1.The lid is embossed with the bust of HRH Princess Mary in a wreath with the letter "M" to either side and the following words "IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM" and "CHRISTMAS 1914" and has the country names "FRANCE", "BELGIUM", "JAPAN", "RUSSIA", MONTENEGRO" and "SERVIA". 189.1 Front of card a crown with M underneath with 1915 under that. Inside Wreath with sword through it and the words With best wishes for a victorious new year from The Princess Mary and friends at home. 189.2 WW1 Campaign Medals / ribbons 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.brass, hunt, g.s hunt, christmas, 1914, princess mary, bombadier, ww1, world war 1, army, royal field artillery, 1914 star, british war medal, victory medal -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945 Published for The Australian Military Forces by Australian War Memorial, 1945
A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.Personal recounts and reminiscing of service by Army service personnel, after the Japanese surrender. The title 'Stand Easy' meaning that whilst there was a surrender the Army's task still continued. Contributors to this publication can be identified by their service number.Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons, blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - COMPENDIUM WW1 - WW2, 4) A H Pettifer, Government Printer et al, 2) 14.2.1946; .3) 1.3.1919; .4) 30.11.1954 .5) 24.11.19? - WWI; .6) 31.10.1917; .7) 12.6.1917; .8) Page 1: 20.12.1915, Page 2: 10.12.1915, Page 6: 19.1915; .9) 10.9.1918; .10) 18.4.1919; .11) c.2.3.19?; .12) 18.9.1920; .14) post WWI; .15) 24.4.1920; .17) 18.4.1942; .18) 19.6.1943; .19) 18.3.1947; .20) 1944; .21) 1944; .23) 22.10.1941; .26) 13.9.1944; .27) 1.1944; .30) 7.3.1950; .31) 31.7.1944; .32) 16.4.1942; .33) 13.6.1946; .34) 6.5.1946; .36) a) & b) 3.11.1947; .37) 24.10.1951; .38) 24.9.1957; .39) 9.10.1957; .40) 19.2.1958; .41) 26.2.1958; .42) 1.3.1958; .43) & .44) 7.3.1958; .45) 25.2.1958; .46) 3.1.1948; .47) 26.2.1948; .48) 22.4.1958; .49) 24.2.1958; .50) 12.3.1958; .51) 6.1958; .52) c.Mar/Apr 1958; .53) 5.4.1958; .54) c.end WWII; .55) a.b. 13.6.1967; .56) 26.5.1967; .57) 18.2.1954
Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer 2755.4 for his extensive service history and wards. .2) Details gifting of a pair of Japanese binoculars to Col H T ALLAN by Pacific Island Regiment. .3) Certificate issued by Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for War (The War of 1914-1918), awarded to Capt H T ALLAN MC. .4) Herbert Trangman ALLAN born 5.1.1895 at Woolwich, NSW. Middle name misspelled, should be Trangmar not Trangman. .6) Congratulating H T ALLAN on receiving the Military Cross award for leading 2 companies which had lost officers during action on Passchendaele Ridge on 9.10.1917. .7) Describes life behind the lines whilst H T ALLAN's battalion has been resting for a month. Daily life consisted of training drills, sport & entertainment. Writer takes time to describe the countryside & weather. .8) Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results & his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in 1915. .9) To Herbert Allan's father, Mr P Allan detailing the citation for awarding of the Military Cross to Herbert ALLAN. Original citation appeared in the London Gazette,5.4.1918. .10) Form addressed to Capt H ALLAN MC, 17th Battalion stating his period of enlistment in the 1st AIF was to expire 26.5.1919. .11) Letter from Lord BIRDWOOD (General) to Herbert ALLAN in response to a letter received 19.11.19?. General BIRDWOOD expresses his opinions on difficulties the allied troops face in their fight against the Japanese. .12) Letter to Capt H T ALLAN advising of MID oak leaves sent to him. Details guidelines for attaching oak leaves to both the larger Victory Medal & the small service dress medal. .13) Form details H T ALLAN's WWII Army No, Rank, Unit & Decorations & Medals held. The form has not been signed & dated. .14) Details service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN NX12229. Includes military service from 1912 - 1944, schools & courses attended, decorations, promotions & overseas service. .16) Form issued to H T ALLAN on 15.12.1939 granting permission to leave New Guinea for Australia & return within a period of 12 months. Issued by Customs Office in Salamaua. Lists H T ALLAN's age as 44, height 5' 10" & occupation. .17) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD GOC, AIF (ME) to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC congratulating him on being awarded the OBE for outstanding service at Tobruch. .18) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC replying to ALLAN's letter of 15.6.1943. MORSHEAD is congratulating ALLAN on his appointment to New Guinea Force, also acknowledges his excellent service record. .19) Letter acknowledges H T ALLAN's resignation from the Office of Production Member of the Australian New Guinea Production Control Board, effective from 28.8.1946. .20) Major General WINDEYER commanded the 20th Brigade from 1942-1946. .22) Card sent from the CO of the 3rd Australian Anti-Tank Regiment. .23) Menu for Farewell Dinner held in the Officer's Mess of the 20th Infantry Brigade, Tobruch on 22.10.1941. .24) Menu & Toast list for Farewell Dinner to Brigadier J J MURRAY DSO MC VD. Attended by H T ALLAN & held in the Officers Mess, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion on 22.12.1941. .25) Invitation to Col H T ALLAN by Lady Gowrie (wife of Governor General Baron Gowrie) to attend a Luncheon at Government House, Canberra, ACT. .26) Letter to Major (T/Lt Col) H T ALLAN from Major W A JENNER advising him of his secondment to 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion & appointment to command 5 Aust Base Sub Area. .27) Application for Africa Star with Eighth Army Clasp signed by H T ALLAN & approved by Lt Colonel of 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion. H T ALLAN held the rank of Major (substantive) at the time of qualification, 1.3.1942 - 11.1942. He held the rank of Lt Colonel at the time of application in 2.1944. .28) Detailing changes in command & promotions including that of Lt Col H T ALLAN, dated 1.4.19? .29) For Lt Col H T ALLAN detailing movements required by First Australian Army command. .30) Acknowledgement & confirmation of Col H T ALLAN's application for campaign awards for WWII. .31) Letter addressed to Lt Col H T ALLAN from Lt Gen Stanley Sauige requesting information on New Britain for a forthcoming visit. .32) Certificate was presented to H T ALLAN on 16.4.1942 when he was awarded an OBE by King George VI. .33) Document details H T ALLAN's relinguishing of Command of the HQ of Pacific Islands Regiment. ALLAN also relinguished the rank of temporary Colonel & was transferred to the Reserve of Officers with rank of substantive Lt Colonel. .35) Official letter to Colonel H T ALLAN from Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. The letter acknowledges Col ALLAN's long & distinguished career during both peace & wartime. .36) a) & b) From H T ALLAN (assumed) to Prime Minister J B CHIFFLEY referring to the production of copra in New Guinea, the actions of the Commonwealth Bank in relation to planters & the collaboration of New Guinea natives with the Japanese. Assumed to be a copy of original. .37) Letter to H T ALLAN indicating he had been placed on the Retired List with the rank of Honorary Colonel. .38) Letter invites H T ALLAN to officially open the State Conference in Lae in late March or early April 1958. Invitation was extended due to H T ALLAN for distinguished service in PNG. .39) Letter to H T ALLAN thanking him for accepting the invitation to open the Papua & New Guinea State Conference in late March or early April 1958. .40) Letter from H T ALLAN to Lt Gen Sir Henry WELLS, Chief of the General Staff, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. ALLAN requests permission to wear his uniform for official engagements during his upcoming visit to New Guinea. ALLAN also offers advice on how to deal with native troops including serving time with them, learning their language & studying their customs. He suggests that this would help quell & dissent & revolt. .41) Reply from Major General DALY to HT ALLAN thanking him for his offer to spend time with the CO of the Pacific Island Regiment to address concerns with that unit. This meeting would coincide with ALLAN's upcoming visit to PNG. .42) HT ALLAN's reply to Major General T J DALY's letter of 26.2.1958. ALLAN requests an opportunity to discuss PIR issues with Major General DALY prior to his visit to PNG. .43) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's request for a meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the Pacific Island Regiment. .44) Letter from HT ALLAN to Brigadier D M CLELAND notifying him that he will be staying in Port Moresby on his way to the RSS&AILA Congress in Lae. .45) Lieutenant Colonel MCGUINN writes to invite Colonel ALLAN to visit the PIR during his visit to New Guinea at the end of March of the beginning of April 1959. .46) Letter of appreciation to H T ALLAN thanking him for his efforts in presenting the case for the Territory of New Guinea during the post WWII transition period. .47) Letter to H T ALLAN from New Guinea Citizens Association, Lae Branch, thanking him for his service on behalf of the people of the Territory of New Guinea. The association offered to send ALLAN a suitable present in recognition of his service. .48) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's suggestions for handling disquiet amongst the native troops in the Pacific Island Regiment. .49) Reply from Lieutenant General WELLS to H T ALLAN granting him permission to wear his uniform on his forthcoming visit to New Guinea. WELLS also notes that he has passed other requests made by ALLAN to Major General DALY. .50) Copy of H T ALLAN's reply to Lieutenant General WELL's letter of 24.2.1958 [.49)]. .51) A written account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's visit to New Guinea in 3.1958. Article appeared on p.65 & 67 of the 6.1958 edition of Pacific Islands Monthly. .52) Newspaper account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of the Native Ex Servicemen's Association. Colonel ALLAN spoke of the involvement of the Pacific Islands Regiment during WWII. .53) The Rabaul Times account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Featured on p1, concluded p3. .54) Biographical account of Colonel H T ALLAN's service in WWI & WWII. In addition an account of his success in New Guinea between the wars is included. .55) a.b. Biography of Colonel H T ALLAN written by R W Robson who was the founder of the Pacific Islands Monthly. Article was written following ALLAN's death on 23.5.1967 aged 72. This item is a pre publication copy of Robson's article which appeared in the Pacific Islands Monthly. .56) Text of a valedictory given at the funeral of Colonel Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE, MC, ED, NX12229 held 26.5.1967 following his death on 23.5.1967. The speech summarized his life in both wars & civilian life. 57) Invitation issued to Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN to attend a Garden Party at Government House on 18.2.1954. At this function Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN were to be presented to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Herbert T ALLAN Collection. The contents are all of various size, the Album is the size documented. .1) Large teal green album containing 16 plastic pockets each with white card insert. Various documents & photos contained in each pocket. .2) Typed letter, black type on cream paper. .3) Certificate mounted on fawn card backed with dark brown veneer. Presented to Capt H T ALLAN MC for being mentioned in despatches on 7.11.1917. .4) New South Wales Birth Certificate extract, printed on pink paper with watermark. .5) Telegram on tissue paper to a sheet of cream paper. Pin located top L corner. Requests the attendance of Lt Herbert ALLAN, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. .6) Typed letter mounted on grey cardboard. .7) 2 page letter on foolscap paper, secured by pin top L corner. Written from France by Herbert (Bert) ALLAN & addressed to his father. .8) 11 pages secured with a clip top L corner. 1st document typed, 2nd handwritten, remainder printed. Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results. .9) Typed letter from Department of Defence Base Records Office to P ALLAN. .10) Document, printed form to inform the recipient that their period of enlistment in the 1st AIF had expired. .11) 4 page handwritten letter on 2 sheets of paper. 1st page has a printed letterhead. .12) BR Form No 20. Typed formal letter from AIF Base Records Office to accompany Mentioned in Despatches oak leaves sent to the recipient. .13) Form AAFA36 used for recommending the awarding of an Efficiency Decoration. Form details service record & details of a serving soldier. .14) 1 large / 1 small page, numbered, detailing the service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN. Black type on cream paper. 2 pages are loose but evidence of attachment visible. .15) Bachelor of Arts Degree Certificate (testamur) granted by the University of Sydney, awarded to Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Printed on cream parchment. .16) Proforma document issued by the Territory of New Guinea permitting leave & return to the Territory. Printed 2 sides, black type on cream paper. .17) Letter on Australian Imperial Force letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .18 Letter on HQ2 Aust Corps letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .19) Typed letter on External Territories letterhead from J R Halligan to H T ALLAN. .20) Cream Christmas card folded in 2, sent to H T ALLAN. On front in black lettering is HQ 20th Australian Infantry Brigade below black Rising Sun emblem. Inside in black lettering is With Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year. Christmas 1944. .21) Cream card folded in 2. Front illustration depicts a devil figure riding a platypus & carrying a pennant with 2/13 on it. The devil is depicted attacking a German & Japanese soldier. Below the devil is a boomerang with Greetings Xmas 1944 printed on it. Illustration is in green & black. Inside on LHS is a message from 2/13 Battalion. On RHS is a list of 2/13 battle honours from 1940-1943. On back in black print is 1944-1945 New Guinea Australia. .22) Cream Christmas card folded in 2. Front illustration in brown with word Greetings in green. RHS inside printing in green & brown letters. Artillery badge on back in brown. .23) Cream card folded in 2. Typed menu on cream paper attached inside. Front cover illustrated with 20th Infantry Brigade colour patch & a rat over a scroll with words - So What? .24) Cream card folded in 2. On front black printing accompanied by 2/17 Battalion colour patch that is black over green diamond shape. Inside a list of Toasts & Dinner Menu printed in black. Back page for autographs. .25) Cream invitation card. Black cursive script printing below gold crown on front. .26) Typed letter on cream paper. .27) Typed foolscap application form to claim the Africa Star. .28) & .29) Message form filled with typed orders. .30) Typed letter acknowledging an application for campaign medals & listing eligible awards. .31) Typed letter on bond paper. .32) Certificate on cream parchment. Black print in cursive script. Text details the awarding of an OBE to the recipient. .33) Typed text on Australian Military Forces letterhead. Cream paper. .34) Typed text. Temporary note for H T ALLAN's discharge from AMF. .35) Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia, Minister for the Army letterhead. .36) a) & b) 2 page letter in black type on cream paper. Pages are loose, letter unsigned. .37) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead. .38) & .39) 1 page typed letter on Return Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Papua & New Guinea Branch letterhead. .40) 1 page typed letter, unsigned. .41) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead on cream paper. .42) 1 page typed letter, unsigned on cream paper. .43) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .44) Single sided typed letter on cream paper. .45) 2 page typed letter on folded cream paper bearing the letterhead of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .46) 1 page typed letter on cream, lined paper. .47) 1 page typed letter on cream paper. .48) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .49) 1 page typed letter on Chief of General Staff, Australian Military Forces, Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne letterhead on cream paper. .50) 1 page copy of an unsigned letter on cream paper. .51) Magazine article: Building a New Nation in New Guinea : Some advice from Colonel Blue ALLAN. Black & white article with a 2nd small section stapled to the main page. Large page features a black & white captioned photo of a group listening to a uniformed Officer deliver a speech. Also features advertising front & back. .52) Newspaper article: Official Opening of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Black & white typed newspaper article featuring a captioned black & white photo of a uniformed Australian Officer & a group of New Guinea Ex Servicemen. .53) a. b. c. Newspaper article: Master Blue Came Back to the Islands: 4000 Attend Club Opening. 3 Section article cut from a newspaper. One part is the banner of the newspaper with date published. Other sections contain the text of the article. The larger section features a black & white photo of an Australian Army Officer in uniform. .54) Newspaper article, untitled. Black & white typed newspaper article with black & white caricature of an Australian Army Officer featured. .55) a. b. Magazine article: The Story of a Big Man who Loved Soldiering. 2 page black & white typed article with sub headings. .56) Text of a Speech. 2 page typed text written for a valedictory given at a funeral. Pages connected with a staple in the top L corner. .57) Printed, cream card invitation to a Garden Party for the recipient to meet Queen Elizabeth II & The Duke of Edinburgh. Text is in cursive script under the Coat of Arms of Her Majesty. .2) Signature ? Capt S C PIR. .4) Date of issue typed: 30.11.1954 Name of recipient: Herbert Trangman Allan Stamped: T Wells, Registrar General NSW .5) Handwritten: To Lt Herbert Allan, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. Typed: Buckingham Palace OHS. Your attendance is required at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday next the Twentyeighth inst (28.11.19?) at ten o'clock am service dress please telegraph acknowledgement Lord Chamberlain London. Stamped: Central District 24 NO 19. .6) Signed in pencil: W Birdwood. In pencil on back: 15 x 12. .8) p1: Handwritten signature. Copy dated 29.12.1915. p2 Handwritten in ink: P Allan Esq, Mount Hunter Hill. Military Examination. Copy dated 29.12.1915. Handwritten in pencil: Results: H T Allan. Tactics - Distinction 92% HE Barff p3 Underlined in ink: 38th Infantry Herbert Trangmar Allan to be 2nd Lieutenant (provisionally). Dated 16 June 1914. p5 Handwritten: Total 139. Lieut Allan tied with 15 others for 20 place. p7, 9, 10 & 11underlined in ink: H T Allan. p8 Underlined in ink: Allan HT. .9) & .10) Signature in black ink. .12) Handwritten signature in black ink: On back handwritten signature in black ink: Clive Wilkinson, Buddong, Robinson St, Chatswood. Also ? Rd, Cremorne Pt. .13) Handwritten in black ink: Details of HT Allan's Commission Service from 16.6.1914 - 18.2.1946. .15) Handwritten signature of the University Chancellor, Dean of Faculty of Arts & Registrar. Handwritten name of recipient. Seal of the University of Sydney imprinted bottom LHS. .16) Handwritten in black ink: Details of recipient. Stamped in red ink: New Guinea Customs. Stamped in blue ink: H M Customs, Cooktown, dated 17.12.1939. Handwritten on reverse: Signature. Stamped on reverse in red ink: New Guinea Customs, dated 15.12.1939. .17) & .18) Handwritten signature: Major General Morshead. .19) Handwritten signature in black ink: J R Halligan. .20) Handwritten inside in blue ink: Lt Col Allan. Good wishes from your many friends here. Signed by Major General Windeyer. .21) Inside LHS handwritten in blue ink: Lt Col Allan & an indecipherable signature. .22) Inside RHS handwritten: To Major (Blue) Allan OBE MC from Lt Col? .23) On front handwritten in blue ink: H T Allan?. Inside in black ink & pencil are 19 signatures. .24) On front: 3 signatures in black ink & pencil. On back: 36 signatures in black & blue ink & pencil. .25) On back handwritten in black ink: Colonel H T Allan OBE MC, with 3 ink lines below name. .26) Handwritten in blue/black ink: Signature. Handwritten in blue pencil top R corner: A32/3477. Handwritten in black ink bottom L corner: Cond (?) 15/9A. Handwritten in black ink: Signature. .27) Stamped top R corner: 2/17 Bn Received 9.2.1944. Signature in black ink: H T Allan. Signature in black ink: ? Lt Col 2/17 Aust Inf Bn 10.2.1944 Page bottom in pencil: Blue will keep 1 1/4 for you? .30) Handwritten: Details of eligible medals. Handwritten signature: J C K Miller Capt 7.3.50. Handwritten bottom L corner: Col H T Allan Bottom R corner: OBE, MC, 1914-19, Victory, ED, MID 1914-18, MID 1939-45 On back: Steak & Kidney Morris ) Clark ) Vowood ) 10/- 70215 Maughan ) Allan ) .31) Top of page: Imprinted Coat of Arms Top LHS in black ink: TOP SECRET AND PERSONAL Handwritten signature: Stanley Sauige .32) Embossed top L corner: Seal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Handwritten: Mary R. .32) Signed: Queen Mary, mother of George VI. .33) Handwritten signature. .34) Handwritten in blue ink: HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN 6 MAY 46 Handwritten signature. .35) Handwritten signature in blue ink: Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. .37) Handwritten signature. .38) & .39) Handwritten signature: J W Knight. .41), .43) & .45) Handwritten signature in blue ink. .46) & .47) Handwritten signature in black ink: Henry G Eckhoff. .48) Handwritten signature in blue ink: With best wishes Yours sincerely T J Daly. .49) Handwritten signature in black ink: Yours sincerely H Wells. .57) Handwritten in black ink: Colonel & Mrs H T Allan.certificates, records, awards, administrative, compendium -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, C WW2
John Donald (Jock) VX19003 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 29.5.40, served in Middle East, POW briefly in Syria then captured by Japanese in Pacific. Discharged from the army on 11.4.1946 in 2/2nd Pioneer Batt with the rank of Pte. Refer to Cat. No. 3385 re book on 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. .1) & .2) Photo, colour enhanced, portrait of a soldier in slouch hat, on the bottom is a colour patch with inscription between. .1) & .2): "Private John Donald (Jock) VX19003".photographs, pow, 2/2nd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Ligare Pty Ltd, Milne Bay 1942, 2000
Original owner: William John GARLAND, 5th Army Troop. Milne Bay 1942 - The Story of Milne - Force. From book cover: The 1942 battle for Milne Bay was a turning point in the Pacific War, when a garrison of predominantly Australian Infantry and RAAF Fighter Squadrons turned back a Japanese invasion force.Hard cover, cardboard, glossy finish, colour background blue to green with yellow layer. Blue / orange print front, white print spine, black print back. Front cover has black / white photo of bogged Japanese tanks. 496 cut, plain, white, pages. Black & white illustrations, photos, maps.book, milne bay, 1942 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RECORD - POW, c.1941 - 1943
Japanese Prisoner of War record for Sgt Ignacio EISMA, 1st Howitzer Battalion, Dutch East Indies Army. Sgt EISMA died 3.1943 at the Rin Tin POW Camp on the Thai Burma Railway. refer Cat No’s 3669P and 3670.Photo copy of a Japanese Prisoner of War record.record, administration, pow, japanese -
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Book - BOOK, POW’s WW2, Betty Jeffrey, White Coolies, 1956
This is the story of those Australian Army nursing sisters who were in Malaya with the 8th Division AIF in 1941 and early 1942 and later taken prisoner by the Japanese.Hard cover in green buckram. Title on spine in faded gold lettering. Green end papers feature a map of South East Asia. Front cover embossed with the shape of a compass. 204 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white line drawings.Inside on first page: “E Houlden Skene St Bendigo” Stamp in blue ink on title page: “Returned and Services League”books-military, military history-army nurses, illustrations, coolies, pow’s -
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Book - BOOK, POW’s, ABC Enterprises Sun Books, Changi Photographer
... with the Japanese. military history-army books-history photography POW’s ...Covers the experiences of Australian Prisoners of War with the Japanese. Paperback cover with photo of Keppel Harbour on front. Photo of Selerang Barracks with red background on back. 144 pages, white with black & white photos & printing. military history-army, books-history, photography, pow’s -
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Uniform - HELMET, PITH
This hat was sent home to Laanecoorie, from Malaya, in 1941 by Driver Cyril John Johnson VX36298, 1 Coy A.A.S.C whilst a POW. Cyril enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 17.6.1940 age 22 years 2 months. Posted to 8th Div Petrol Coy Seymour 25.7.1940, hospital 12.8.1940 with Mumps, rejoin unit 31.8.1940, embark for overseas 2.2.1941, disembark Singapore 19.2.1941. He is listed as missing on 16.2.1942 and later listed as POW in a Thai Camp no date. (He was on the Burma Railway) Last entry on his records states Presumed to be dead 12.9.1944 SWPA. (South West Pacific Area) He with hundreds of others were on the Japanese prison ship Rakuyo Maru to Japan when it was sunk by an American submarine. The hand written signatures on the hat include high ranking AIF Officers, major local Officials and dozens of 8th Division AIF soldiers. British pattern Pith Helmet, khaki coloured cotton cloth with brown leather strap over the top. Large quantity of hand written names on top. Inside rim has green felt lining. Dome section is plaited red silk with manufacturer's label at crest. Hat band is brown leather.On top written in pen & ink: Many army numbers & names of soldiers and some dignitaries.. On top written in ink: To Dad etc from Cyril.military equipment - army, costume - male headwear -
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Leisure object - CARDS, PLAYING, C. WW2
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 -
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Award - MEDAL SET
Daniel Vervon Frank Hufer "ED" No VX52861 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 7.4.41. He was a POW of the Japanese. At discharge from the Army he was a Lieutenant in 2/29th Aust Infantry Batt. Awarded the Efficiency Decoration. He served in the 38th Batt pre and post WW11. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re. D.F.V. HUFER. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal 5. Efficiency Decoration Medal 6. Efficiency Medal "VX 52861 D.F.V. HUFER" medals, military, history, awards, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Leonard Edwin Bliss VX59955 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.45 he was a Sapper in 2/8th Field Company. He re enlisted later No 3/400361 and served with 3 RAR in Korea. After that he served with the 38th Batt North Victorian Regiment. Medal set, miniatures, court mounting, set of (9) Re L.BLISS. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Korea Medal 7. UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 enlisted on 24.4.41 in the 2nd AIF aged 37 years. Posted to Pioneer Wing 23.6.1941, graded Cook Group 2 in 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. Embark for the Middle East 2.11.1941 disembarking 4.11.1941, relinquishes Group 2 Cook position, embark for Batavia 18.2.1942, reported Missing in Action Java then Missing POW 7.3.1942, recovered POW Siam 20.8.1945, embark from Singapore 29.9.45 disembarking Australia 17.10.1945, discharged from the Army 1.3.1946. With the entry of Japan into the war the 2/2nd Battalion embarked from the Middle East for Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945. 4. Australian Service Medal. "VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post 2000 reproduction
... military history - army Mine “Japanese Landmine, Tarakan” Photo ...STANLEY BAYLISS (VX138816) enlisted on 7.5.1943 & discharged on 26.3.1946. On discharge he was listed as being posted as a Private to 2/108 General Transport.Photo of a soldier with a Japanese landmine, Tarakan“Japanese Landmine, Tarakan”photography-photographs, military history - army, mine -
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Book, George Odgers, Diggers: The Australian Army, Navy and Air Force in Eleven Wars From 6 June 1944 to 1994, 1994
Vol 2. See also item no 723.Hardcover book with dust jacket. Both covers are blue, spine is yellow. Front cover has picture of Australian soldiers fighting the Japanese with two tanks in the background. Picture is between the stars of the Southern Cross.books, military history -
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Book - BOOKS, 1), .2) & .7) Gavin Long et al, Australians in the War of 1939-1945 . Series One. Army, 1) 1952; .2) 1953; .3) 1966; .4) 1957; .5) 1963; .6) 1961; .7) 1963
.3) A Lee, 27 Alamein Court, Golden Square, Bendigo.Red buckram covers with loose paper & plastic covers. White text on loose covers. Black & white photos & illustrations. .1) Vol I The Benghazi, 336 pages .2) Vol II Greece, Crete and Syria, 587 pages .3) Vol III Tobruk and El Alamein, 854 pages .4) Vol IV The Japanese Thrust, 715 pages .5) Vol V South-West Pacific Area - First Year, 655 pages .6) Vol VI The New Guinea Offensives, 851 pages .7) Vol VII The Final Campaigns, 667 pagesbooks, military history -
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Poster - POSTER, FRAMED
Coloured poster listing all units - Navy Army & Air Force in BCOF period - Japan 1946. Mounted on purple backing, white metal frame, glass front, masonite backing.BCOF 50th Reunion - Dubbo NSW March 1996 On back in black texta: Donated by: Maurie Smith. Seymour Vicdocuments - posters, frame accessories -
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Accessory - ENVELOPE JAPANESE, 1942-45
John Phillip MURPHY No VX17294 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 15.5.1940 age 30 years 5 months. Posted to the 2/29th Bn 29.11.1940, embarked for Singapore 30.7.1941 disembarking 15.8.1941. Promoted to L/Cpl 2.1.1942, listed as missing 16.2.1942 then POW. A telegram in his records dated 4.8.1945 to his wife Mrs A Murphy of Kirkwood St Eaglehawk states “Alive at Changi Camp”. He disembarked Australia on 8.10.1945 and discharged from the Army on 6.12.1945. Refer also Cat No 1110.Envelope, “Prisoner of War Post” yellowed, red print, stamped “Passed by Censor” re J.P.Murphy.Typed “VX17294 L/Cpl J P Murphy 2/29 Battalion AIF Australian Prisoner of War Malaya”. In pencil “Changi”.envelopes japanese, pow, murphy -
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Uniform - JACKET, C.1939 - 41
Item issued to Cyril John WATSON. Cyril enlisted initially in the 17th Machine Gun Regt on 29.9.1939. He rose through the ranks to Lieut on 23.7.1940. Seconded to the 2nd AIF as VX39057 on 1.11.1940 with 4th Anti Tank Regt age 22 years 5 months. Embarked for Malaya 3.2.1941, hospital on ship with Influenza 11.2.1942, disembark Singapore 18.2.1942 and into hospital, rejoin unit 3.3.1941. Listed as Missing 16.2.1942, reported POW Borneo dated 22.3.1943, rescued from the Japanese 12.9.1945 at Kuching Borneo, hospital 2/9th AGH with Malnutrition and Malaria then to 2/2nd Aust Hospital Ship and stopping Morotai arriving Sydney 19.9.1945, then to Victoria and Heidelberg Military Hospital 14.10.1945. Although a bit sketchy it appears on his records he may have had Pulm T.B in early 1946, finally being discharged from the AIF on 17.1.1947. Over 500 members of 4th Anti Tank Regt were taken POW. Refer also Cat No 1121..1) Tropical dress uniform jacket. .2) & .3) Rising sun lapel badges (attached to jacket, right one is broken in two.)uniforms - army, numismatics-badges, pow, borneo, watson -
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Literary work - BOOK SET, Australian War Memorial Set of 20, 1) 1919; .2) & .6) 1942; .3) & .12) 1943; .4), .7), 8), &.16) 1953; .5), .9) & .14) 1945; .10) 1941; .11) & .20) 1954. .13) & .14) 1944;
Set of Books commonly called 'As You Were' from WW1 and WW2. Green cloth. .1) Australia in Palestine (WWI) Book, hard cover, cardboard in centre of cover is silhouette of a Light Horseman & horse. Print is black ink, 153 pages. Illustrated with photos, drawings & maps. .2) These Eagles. Story of the RAAF at War. Book, green hard buckram cover, 200 pages. Front cover has black print with outline drawing of an eagle. Illustrated with photos, drawings. .3) RAAF Log - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front has profile of a pilot, black print, 200 pages, illustrated with photos, maps. paintings & drawings. .4) RAAF SAAG - The RAAF at War. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter Pilots in black ink, black print. 200 pages, illustrated with photos, drawings & paintings. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter pilots, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & paintings. .5) Victory Roll - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & charts. .6) HMAS Green buckram hard cloth cover, cloth cover with black text. 200 pages, black & white print, black text on white paper. .7) HMAS Mk II. Book, green buckram hard cover, black & white text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .8) HMAS Mk III Book , green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .9) HMAS Mk IV Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. Illustrated colour prints. .10) Active Service with Australia in the Middle East. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 129 pages. .11) Soldering on the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 200 pages. Rising Sun badge at bottom right hand corner. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .12) Khaki & Green with the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 204 pages. Front cover has a layout of words khaki & green, 2nd tone in light yellow. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, & drawings. .13) Jungle Warfare with the Australian Army in the South West Pacific. Book, brown buckram hard cover, light brown ink. Image at bottom of Australian soldier in jungle, 208 pages. Illustrated with photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .14) Stand Easy. After the Defeat of Japan, 1945. Book, light green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 208 pages. Image of soldier, both arms outstretched, smiling. Illustrated with photos, maps, paintings, & drawings. .15 On Guard with the Volunteer Defence Corps. Book, green & black buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 172 pages. Illustrated with colour prints, & black & white photos. .16) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1946. Book, green buckram hard cover, tan & black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .17) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1947. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .18) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1948. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .19) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1949. Book, green buckram hard cover, green text on white paper, red & green diagram, 194 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .20) Signals. Story of the Australian Corps of Signals. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 196 pages. In the corner of the front cover is the badge with motif of the Australian Corps of Signals. Illustrated with photos & drawings..1) 4214 TPR J E Neilson Year 1919 F E Addlem 1962 .books-military, museums, history -
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Award - MEDAL SET AND NAME BADGE, Post WW2
.1) The first medal on the left is the BEM. There are 9 clasps denoting overseas service and 3 clasps denoting Long Service. Francis William (Dinky) Dean enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX93960 on 16.12.43 age 18 years. He went on to serve with the 2nd/2nd Pioneers in the islands ending up on Morotai at wars end. At the end of 1945 while still overseas 3 new Battalions were formed for service wth BCOF in Japan. They were the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s made up from 3 Aust Divisions 6th, 7th and 9th. Frank was one of the first to sign up in the 65th Bn with same Regt No. They moved to Japan in early 1946. While still in Japan in 1947 there was a period called the Interim Army while the 65th, 66th and 67th Bn’s were designated 1st, 2nd and 3rd Bn’s R.A.R, Aust Regular Army. His Regt No changed to 3742 and the 65th became the 1st Batt of the R.A.R. He then served with 1 RAR in Korea 7.4.52 to 28.2.53, 3.3.54 to 24.3.56. Malaya during the Emergency/ Confrontation Oct 1959 to Oct 1961. Vietnam 1.6.65 to 7.6. 66, 18.3.68 to 11.2.69. Malaya 1969-70. Frank was discharged from the Army on 19.12.1975 with the rank of Quarter Master Sergeant with a total of 32 years service. He was the longest serving member of 1 RAR, he had a final posting to RMC prior to discharge. BEM (British Empire Medal) For service in Korea. BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan) RAR ( Royal Australian Regiment) RMC (Royal Military College Duntroon) In 2004 Frank was the guest of honour at the new Coral Lines Lavarack Barracks Townsville, a street was named “Dean drive” after him. Frank passed away on 11.2.2005 age 79 years. .1) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (16) re F.W Dean BEM. .2) Name badge - battalion badge for unit associations. Black plastic backing with pin, black name on gold background. .2) "Frank Dean 1RAR"numismatics, medals, military, badges, metalcraft