Photo of an unidentified Australian Soldier in WW1.Full sepia photo of Australian Soldier (Corporal) in uniform from WW1. Unidentified. Rough back as photo has been pulled out of an album.ww1, photo unidentified soldier

Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.Portrait black & white of soldier standing. Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY. The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England. To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16. Sailed June 20/16documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - army

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.240.non-fictionMore than one quarter of the Australian soldiers chosen to land on Gallipoli at dawn on 25 April 1915 were Western Australians. Four years later, only one in four of them had escaped death or severe injury. But that morning, by climbing the cliffs under a hail of Turkish bullets, they won a permanent place in Australia's most celebrated national legend. At Gallipoli that was all any of the attacking troops won." "The British and French, whose armies also suffered heavy losses at the Dardanelles, regarded the campaign as nothing but a humiliating military disaster best forgotten. In Australia Gallipoli was hailed as 'the proving of a nation's soul' and the day of the landing became sacred.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, australian army - soldiers - western australia

A relaxed group of soldiers at Lone Pine, Gallipoli Peninsula in August 1915. Lone Pine, so named after a single Turkish pine on the battlefield was part of a diversionary attack to draw Turkish troops away from the main assaults elsewhere. The four day long battle, was ultimately won by the Australians but at a fearful cost that saw seven Australians awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery. lone pine, gallipoli, 1915, soldiers, trench, australia, a.i.f, war, ww1, world war 1

Pocket book was given to servicemen during the second world war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts.A small red book 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book' printed on cover. Book contains information useful to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed on bottom of cover.'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6books, military

Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Queenscliffe RSL Club HistoryReturned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Reverse " NIL "historical references

Painting depicts a typical patrol by Australian soldiers, this time in open grasslands.Item is a realistically accurate picture of Australian Soldiers in the field.Original painting, in two pieces depicting Australian soldiers on patrol; also give an insight as to vegetation common within patrol areas at this particular place and time.Signature of painter.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Photo of unidentified Australian soldier from WW1.Sepia photo of Australian soldier from chest up, in uniform, bandolier and slouch hat. The back is torn as it was stuck to another surface and ripped off, torn bottom left corner.ww1, photo soldier

This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - New Guinea and Islands area. A private soldier is shown in mixture of green and khaki uniforms, US style long leggings, long trousers with Thompson and Owen guns.The diorama shows the gradual introduction of green uniform elements and recognition of passive anti malaria measures (long sleeve and long pants)1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Australian soldier of the 7th Division at the time of the advance into the Markham and Ramu Valleys, September 1943ramu, markham, shaggy ridge, 7th division, 9th division

Australian Soldier at Kokodapicture, ww2, army

Australian Soldiers in Koreaphoto, korea, army

The photograph was associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Gordon Spittle was the youngest of three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle died in 1949 aged 56. They were the aunty and uncle of Mary Elziabeth Holme ( m Chatham) Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html)Four Australian soldiersVerso: 'Moascar, Egypt, June 14th '16. From left to right. S.G.S. [Gordon Spittle], Cam Williamson & Harry [Holmes]. Sitting is Private Berry a son of the big merchants in Melbourne. Am sending these negatives to Jim W. so if they arrive safely, you'll be able to get better proofs from him. From Gordon [Spittle].chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, moascar, egypt, suez canal, spittle, williamson, harry holmes, berry, egypt, moarcar, ascot

Documented stories of Australian soldiers who served on Crete and in the Greek CampaignHard cover book. The Battle of Crete , the Untold Story by Dina Gerolymou. Details of many Australian Soldiers who served on Crete in WW2.Contain photo and text.

Palestine Australian soldiers club

Photocopy of a Photograph taken from Medivac Chopper of two soldiers, one Australian Soldier and one South Vietnamese Soldier. Notation on top of photocopy telling of event.photograph, document, medivac, soldiers

Australian soldiers photographed in front of the "Dome of the Rock" shrine in Jerusalem. During the Second World War, Palestine was under a British mandate and Australian and New Zealand soldiers were back helping the British army to stop the Germans from capturing Egypt and the Suez Canal. They fought alongside several Palestinian brigades enlisted into the British Army under The Palestine Regiment. World famous "Dome of the Rock", site of the ancient temple of Solomon and now a Muslim shrine. During the 7th century it served as a testament to the power of the new faith of Islam. The Dome of the Rock is one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. This remarkable building is not a mosque, as is commonly assumed and scholars still debate its original function and meaning.Black and white photograph of Australian Soldiers in front of arched columns with large dome building in background.domeof the rock, jerusalem, ww2

Various photos of Australian soldiers in the mid 1950's at training on tourist locations in Central Victoria and Puckapunyal.Series of 7 small black and white photos stuck on an A4. piece of paper, showing various Australian soldiers at various locations in Central Victoria with typed captions underneath each.Each photo has an identifying caption.photographic collage, training, army, puckapunyal

Australian Soldier's Pocket book gifted by the Australian Comfort Fund to WO2 Almora Reedie SHARROCK VX142263 Born 13/7/1911 at Dandenong. Enlisted 26/2/1940. Occupation Armourer. Unit 127 Australian Brigade Workshop. Served in New Guinea during WW2An example of a small pocket book gifted by the Australian Comforts Fund (ACF) to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and was given as a morale boosting gift. The book contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.Red canvas covered pocket book The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund 1944ww2, almora reedie sharrock, 127 aust bde workshop

One postcard size photo of guard detachment A Coy 67 Btn. Four photocopies of same Signatures of 21 Australian soldiers

7145 Seven standing stones listing countries where Australian Soldiers have fought. At each end another stone with peoples names. 7145A Close up of soldiers names.Two Colour photographs. Seven standing stones listing countries where Australian Soldiers have fought. At each end another stone with peoples names.biarri

Ray Blight from Ballarat, Victoria was an Australian soldier during World War One. John Raymond (Ray) Blight enlisted on 19 July 1915. He was an electrical engineer, having studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 23 June 1916 Ray Blight disembarked at Marseilles. On 3 February 1917 he was hospitalised with scabies. Ray Blight's next of kin was his mother, Mary Jane Blight of 116 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. This photograph was with a number of other World War One photos relating to the Holmes family of Ascot, Victoria.Black and white photographic portrait of Ray Blight a soldier of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). Verso "Sincerely Yours Ray Blight France 1918."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, blight, ray blight, france

Australian soldiers of the 2nd AIF departed Australia in 1940 en route to England, however this destination was changed to Egypt to defend the Suez Canal. When it became clear the AIF would remain in the Middle East publications such as this small phrase book was published to enable communication with the local population.Example of commercially published booklet for soldiers proceeding to Middle East in WW11.Buff covered booklet " Easy Conversation Arabic and French for the Australian Soldier." 30 pages, soft cover, saddle stitched and stapled.phrase book, arabic, french

In March 2003 military forces of the Coalition of the Willing, including 2,000 men & women of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) invaded Iraq. Since July 2003 working with the interim Iraqi Government, the ADF has continued to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure & stable environment in Iraq & assist national recovery programs. In mid Jun 2005 some 1,400 ADF personnel were serving in Iraq.Small enamel badge showing face of a soldier which is attached in the centre of cardboard. Cardboard shows coloured print of children welcoming an Australian soldier.Printed on badge: “Remember Iraq” Printed bottom of cardboard: “Iraqi children welcome an Australian soldier in a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah. Photograph courtesy of Department of Defence” Printed back of cardboard: “Remember Iraq”badge, iraq, 2003

White card with white red and blue flags and blue print. On the card are the words, ' Welcome to Bendigo. The Bendigo Branch of the R.S. & S.I. L.A. welcome you back to your Native City, congratulating you on your safe return.' Major Adams, V.D. Two copies. C. 1945.clubs and associations, history, service clubs, lydia chancellor, collection, world war ii, civic reception, returned sailors & soldiers imperial league australia

Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.613.non-fictionThis book focuses on the raising, equipping and dispatch of the 514 young colonials who served in the first two contingents which were sent in response to Britans call for aid when the Anglo Boer war broke out in 18999boer war - participation - victoria - australia, soldiers - victoria - biography

Indebted is not your usual military autobiography. 'Sketchy's' easy-to-read memoir is both humorous and thought-provoking. It gives a unique insight into jungle warfare during the Vietnam conflict and training and culture in the Australian Army, particularly the Special Air Service. It is a powerful book that will be of interest to both service and non-service personnel.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, australia. army. special air service regiment -- biography, soldiers -- training of -- australia

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a light brown cover with abbreviated title authors' and publisher's names embossed in silver on the spine. Dust jacket has background of shades of brown, off-white and grey. On the front is a photograph 'Australian infantrymen evacuate a wounded soldier on a stretcher to the beach during the landing at Balikpapan, Borneo, July 1945, along with the title printed in brown and navy, and the authors names printed in white. On the spine, the abbreviated title is printed in brown, authors names in black, and publishers name in white. On the back cover is a photograph of a soldier with arm in a sling (in an advanced dressing station on the Menin Road near Ypres, Belgium, 20 September 1917) Also on the back cover is a quote from Graham Edwards (Vietnam veteran, veteran's advocate and former MP) and a list of other contributors to the book. non-fictionWar has been an accelerator of the advances in medical treatment and surgery. As modern weaponry became more destructive, medicine developed techniques and procedures to deal with the volume and nature of battlefield casualties. This book is a collection of chapters by historians, medical practitioners and researchers, former and serving military medical officers, surgeons, nurses and veterans, who explore the impact of war, wounds and trauma through the historical record, reported narratives and personal experiences.war-medical aspects, medicine-military-history-australia, soldiers-wounds and injuries-treatment-australia, alfred nurses