Article and photograph relating to former nurse Wilma Young recounting her experiences as a survivor of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke and her time as a Japanese prisoner of war (POW) on Bangka Island Indonesia. Her talk was part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the revised Geneva Conventions.Page of a newspaper with multiple headlined articles, a colour photograph, logo and advertisement. Photograph of three women looking at the camera, two are in nurses uniforms with white wimples and the third wearing a multicoloured jacket with four medals and various pins attached.wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, bangka island, ss vyner brooke, wilma elizabeth forster oram, wilma elizabeth forster young, geneva convention

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

Medal and ribbon for Foreign Service awarded to service in Occupation of Japan by BCOF. Item in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details. This medal and ribbon are not part of Defence Honors and Awards.1. Round Service Medal, silver, roaring lion on front and picture of crossed spears with flags through a shield and wings at bottom, connecting to a clasp with occupation of Japan and threaded with ribbon that is red, white, yellow and blue. 2, Small ribbon, red, white, yellow and blue. 3. Small silver clasp with gap to thread a ribbon and inscribed on front is Occupation of Japan.1. Inscribed for "For Foreign Service". Clasp has "Occupation of Japan" inscribed on it. 3. Inscribed "Occupation of Japan", bcof, foreign service medal, richard william mcgilvery

Articles all concerned with various ANZAC Day services in Melbourne as part of newspapers '4 pages for women' section.Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts missing. One side has a black and white photograph of three woman wearing medals and holding a floral tribute. The other side has a black and white photograph of two women in Army nursing uniforms looking at the camera. There are a range of articles on both sides.'NC9' [crossed out in blue ink top right hand corner] 'NC11' [blue ink top right hand corner]edith cavell memorial, ida o'dwyer, agnes betty jeffrey, mary lougron, royal red cross, mrs a t noy, kathleen rogers, margaret grace caterson, helene joyce wilding, british commonwealth occupation forces, japan, korea, lou marshall, royal australian air force nursing service

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 1939 - 45"VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history

Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 enlisted in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history

.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

Ron was a POW of the Japanese. Refer 305P. Refer 304P, 315 re his wife Beryl.Medal set, brass plate mounted. Set of (4) Awarded to Ron Morrell Sherwood Foresters No 4985826 18th British Div. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal 4. War medal 1939-45military, british, pow

Henry Charles Robert Greenwood enlisted No 150999 on 9.12.43 in the RAAF. He was discharged on 13.3.46 and re enlisted as No A12362 and went on receive a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.Medals, court mounted, set of (8) re H. C. Greenwood, No. 150999 No.6 Wireless Unit RAAF. 1. 1939 -45 star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian Service medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "Japan" 6. Defence Force Service Medal. 7. Long Service and Good conduct Medal. 8. Phillipine Liberation Medal.Medals 1,2,3,4 - "15099 H.C Greenwood" Medals 5,6,7 - "A12362 Greenwood H.C.R" Medal 8 - "150999"numismatics - medals, military, metalcraft, airforce

A 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' created by Princess Mary had overwhelming response and so it was decided to give every person 'wearing the King's uniform on Christmas Day 1914' the brass tin along with a Christmas card and a picture of the princess, and items such as pipe, lighter, tobacco, and 20 cigarettes. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets. Indian troops often received sweets and spices, and nurses received chocolates. Many of the items were sent separately from the boxes because of lack of space. Not all the tins could be sent out by Christmas and so those sent in January 1915 contained a New Year card. Shortage of brass meant that many did not received their tins until summer 1916, however by January 1919 some still did not receive them. After using up the contents many service people then used the tins to store small items. The brass tin, bullet pencil, and medals belonged to Pte George Nutting of the 2nd London regiment, and regimental number 2080/230442. After World War 1 George Nutting sailed for Melbourne on June 1, 1922 aboard the S.S. Borda. He then lived at several addresses in the Sunshine/Albion area including Dawson St, 32 King Edward Ave, and 15 Kamarooka St. At one stage he was involved in a window cleaning and gardening business, and both he and his wife Janet were very good dancers. George Nutting was also involved in the loyal Sunshine Lodge and was presented with a Past Grand's Collar in 1943. He lived at 15 Kamarooka St until he passed away on March 20th 1979 at the age of 85. The above information was sourced from http://www.kinnethmont.co.uk/1914-1918_files/xmas-box-1914.htm (accessed 1/3/2014), and from http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-Christmas-gift-1914 (accessed 1/3/2014), and from research work done by Eva and Marie of S&DHS.The Tin and Medals provide a visible historical record of the Christmas gift, and the awards that the average WW1 British service person received about 100 years ago. The bullet pencil may indicate that Pte G. Nutting was probably a non-smoker, at least around circa 1914.Brass rectangular box with an embossed and hinged lid. The lid features the profile of Princess Mary with an 'M' on each side, and the names of Britain's allies in 1914. The pencil fits into the brass bullet casing to give the appearance of a bullet. The WW1 British medals are: 1. 1914 - 1915 Star, 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1918 (Silver), 3. Allied Victory Medal.TIN: Imperium Brittanicum, Christmas 1914, Belgium, France, Servia, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro. MEDALS: 2080 Pte G. Nutting 2 - Lond.R g. nutting, princess mary tin, christmas 1914, bullet pencil, british ww1 medals, 1914 - 1915 star, british war medal 1914 - 1918, allied victory medal