William Patrick SHEPHERD No VX66586 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.11.1941 age 25 years 10 months at RRD Royal Park. Transfers to A.A.S.C on 3.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving Singapore 26.1.1942, listed Missing 16.2.1942, listed as POW 13.4.1943, dated 28.9.1945 listed as deceased whilst POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. A letter to Mrs Sheperd dated 18.1.1946 states died of Malaria. This was from Japanese records mostly. William died on the Sandakan Death March Borneo.Photo B & W portrait of W.P Sheperd in uniform no hat. Photo taken with his Regt No. Display at bottomphotography - photographs, military history, sandakan, borneo

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

Souvenired by Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for his service history.Currency, Notes, Collection: .1) 10 Gulden, purple ink, for use in Dutch Indies, "SI" stamped on front .2) 10 Rupees, red ink, for use in India "BA" stamped on front .3) 1 cent, blue ink, "MD" stamped on front - no country.1) 10 Gulden note = "De Japansche regeering betaalt aan toonder" .2) 10 Rupee note = "The Japanese Government Ten Rupees" .3) "The Japanese Government One Cent"currency, occupation, japanese invasion

Souvenired by Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for his service history.Japanese Invasion Money Qty six notes: - "THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT" .1) 10 dollars - green ink - letters "MN" stamped on front (No country mentioned) .2) 50 cents - brown ink - letters "MP" stamped on front (No country mentioned) .3) 5 dollars - yellow purple ink - letters "MK" stamped on front (No country mentioned) .4) 1 dollar - pink & blue ink - letters "MD" stamped on front (No country mentioned) .5) 10 cents - green ink - letters "M" over "AJ" stamped on front (No country mentioned) .6). 5 cents - brown ink - letters "ML" stamped on front (No country mentioned) currency, japanese invasion, occupation

In Collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Sepia tone photo showing 4 Japanese soldiers loading sand into a truck, 1 Australian soldier supervising.photography-photographs, military history

In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. Crinollated edges around photo and writing on the rear. "Japs rounded up at Kuching, capital of Sarawak Borneo 1945"photography, photo, japanese, pow’s

In the collection of Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for his service history.B&W photo with crinolated edges showing a Japanese soldier in handcuffs sitting on the bumper bar of a vehicle. Description on rer of photo. "JAP SGT MAJOR, war criminal who has been tried and shot. Nice friendly chap. Captured at Mini, Borneo1945"japanese, pow

Items souvenired by Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P. * Japanese Coins 5 large , 2 medium , 1 small, aluminium colour. All depict center circle being a chrysanthemum on one side. Large opposite side, center depicts a central flower arrangement with writing around. Medium opposite, a bird with writing; small opposite, small central scroll with writing.numismatics - coins, japan

Items souvenired by Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P..1) Medal, brass, Japanese, ribbon and clasp. Medal is detached from ribbon mount. Medal one side , bird with flags, other mountains and writing. Ribbon colours, 2 blue, yellow, 2 reds .2) Medal, brass, Japanese, Ribbon and clasp. Medal one side, 2 with helmets over scroll and writing. other bird with spread wings. Ribbon colours 4 shades red and yellow. .3) Medal , metal, Japan's, ribbon. Medal one side is tree and flower arrangement, on rear, writing. Ribbon is red and white, .4) Ribbons x2, Japanese fitted with metal clip. 1, Red and white 2, , 2 blues, 2 reds ,yellow.metalcraft, medals japanese

Items souvenired by Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P. .1) Badge, Japanese, Metal, Rectangular shape with crossed swords, Anchor and chain, centre is a brass star. Rear has Japanese writing and pin clasp .2) Same as abovenumismatics -badges - military, japan

Items souvenired by Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P..1) Note "50", (318) Blue, Red, Black and green colour .2) Note "10 Sen". Red, Blue, Black colour. .3) Notes "50" Numbered 1616, 1479, Red, Blue, Green colour .4) Note "10 Yen" Numbered 153893 (785) Red, Blue, Green colour .5) Note "1 Shilling" Japanese Govt(oc) Blue and White colourcurrency, japanese

Items souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Allied forces leaflets, Papers, propaganda leaflets, article. Refer to Book 39 Collection of leaflets dropped by allied forces detailing expected treatment of surrendered Japanese soldiers. Illustrated and written in Japanese and Pidgin English . Also includes copy of orders for contact with Japanese soldiers after the cessation of hostilities.documents - pamphlets, japanese

Item souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Japanese compass with hinged cover. Casing made of metal. N,S,E,W in Japanese. Case has loops for attaching to a strap.PATEN 2908 stamped on back (worn but visible)surveying-terrestrial, military - equipment, japan

Items souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history..1) Japanese badge with Rising Sun .2) Japanese ribbon bar with pin fastnernumismatics - badges, metalcraft, japanese

Item souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history.Japanese flag (signed) in black ink with hand written names in Japanese script white silk/ rayon. background with large red disc centered. Brown paper , triangular corner strengthening on two sides where cords are attached.Signed with handwritten names.flags, japanese ww2

Item souvenired by Leslie John Kupke No VX93892 2nd AIF. Refer 2054.2 for his service history. Japanese hand held an (folding type) made from paper and bambooJapanese writing on one side. Rising Sun on the otherpersonal effects - fans, japanese

Souvenired by Alfred Edward Boland V59811, VX120170. Refer 2473 for service details.Japanese propeller tip from a plane shot down over Darwin in 1943. Wood covered with canvas (painted red and blue), overlayed with metal (possibly brass) in leading edge. Inscribed with "To Bette from AIF, I love you."Inscribed "To Bette from AIF, I love you" on metal leading edge. "Jap prop tip Darwin 1943" on red sectionmilitary history - souvenirs, military-aircraft, japan

Items were collected by F.G.East, served WW1, WW11, POW. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 517..1) Stamp Japanese. Wooden base, Square metal molded stamp face. Japanese characters. .2) Metal Tag or Badge, aluminium front marked "9196". Japanese characters either side, rear two large Japanese characters.philately - date stamps/seals, numismatics - badges, japanese

Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945Signed by Vernon Sturdee, LT General First Australian Army and Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army (signed in Japanese characters).documents-certificates, japan, military history, surrender

Red buckram cover, colour & black & white illustrations, black & white photos, 222 pages.To mother with love from Walter and Antionette 26/11/45 Mrs A. E. Wadey 25 Robe Tce Menindeebooks-history, military, japan

.1) Possibly a ships boarding pass on return from Japan at wars end..2) 3 Pagodas was a place on the Burma Railway. Items belonged to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221, 4th Anti Tank Regt 2nd AIF. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1076, 1100.2, 2489P. .1) Card, printed in black with hand written details on one side, rear is lined. The card details name, rank, sex, civilian, physical condition, name of ship embarked on, billet No. .2) Pamphlet, "The Bridge on the River Kwai, history of the Death Railway". Front has a drawing of the bridge, rear has depiction of the "3 Pagodas", 12 pages."Maskell Alfred R, Gunner AIF VX25221 British-M-Australia"identification, burma railway, ww2

Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals

Medal was presented to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221 2nd AIF POW of the Japanese. Refer..Medal with ribbon, 6 colours, medal in form of a cross with central map of Australia, 4 logo's around the cross, rear is engraved. "Prisoner of War" "Presented by the Clayton RSL 1993"medals, military, history

Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service details. Facsimile copies of Honolulu Star - Bulletin produced detailing events around Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour & its aftermath. Broadsheet newspaper dated Sunday December 7 1941. Headlines detail the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. NB: Facsimile copies of 1st Extra, 2nd Extra, 3rd Extra.documents - newspapers, military history - airforce

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

Item brought by Wesley Bertuch while on leave from Vietnam. Refer 1664.2 for his service history.Kimono, fine red cotton with oriental design on the rear depicting a winged dragon in five colours. Sleeves are elbow length. Includes a red cotton sash.costume - female, japan, souvenirs

Hard cover with illustraltion of two ships under attack by Japanese Aircraft. There are large explosions behind each ship. rear cover has picture of "watch and Ward" magazine cover." 170 PP including photosbooks, medical, military history

.1 Darwin's Battle for Australia Volume 1. Softcover with colour photo across both covers showing horizon between ocean and sky. Inset on front cover is a smaller composite photo of Japanese bombers flying over an explosion and a shipwreck. Title in black is vertical against right edge. .2 Darwin's battle for Australia Volume 2. Softcover with picture across both covers showing a view of a beach behind plants and palm trees. title in yellow at bottom..2 Inside front cover "Donated by Bill Hosking".books, military history

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

Details the story of Vivian Bullwinkel, sole survivor of a massacre of Australian nurses by the Japanese during WWII.Orange buckram hardcover book with title in gold on cover and spine. Red dust cover with image of nurses and inset colour picture of Vivian Bullwinkel in red, grey and white nurse's uniform. 239 plain paper pages with cut edges and illustrations.On front end paper "John W Bill Toon OAM. 8th Div AASC. Ex POW. VX30397. Siam Burma Death Railway Slave 1942-45" and "Donated by Bgo YMCA" books, military history