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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - RAE badge (bi metal)
... original Royal Australian Engineer's uniform cap badge...original Royal Australian Engineer's uniform cap badge ...circa 1960/70 bi metal RAE Queens Crownoriginal Royal Australian Engineer's uniform cap badge. The two piece metal badge features the central EIIR Royal Cypher, with Queen's crown atop, with 'Honi soit qui mal y pense' (Evil be to him who evil thinks) & Royal Australian Engineer's mottos, encompassed by a silver wreath. The badge has the correct gold/silver colour finish as issued. Attachment fittings to rear. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES R.A.E, C.1960 - 80
... Military issue “Royal Australian Engineers” shoulder badges... goldfields Military issue “Royal Australian Engineers” shoulder ...Military issue “Royal Australian Engineers” shoulder badges. Peter Dodd collection, refer Cat No 2436.2P.1).2).3) Badges, silver colour, alloy, “R.A.E”, each has two pins on the rear with spring clips to hold on uniform, .3) has only one clip.badges, r.a.e, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - MILITARY PLAQUES, Post 1970
... Australian Engineer plaque centre. Under is a gold coloured scroll... shield shaped plaque with a Royal Australian Engineer plaque ...Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Rising Sun badge mounted centre. The badge has been bent into a curved shape. .2) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Royal Australian Engineer plaque centre. Under is a gold coloured scroll with 1 Field Squadron Group RAE SVN. At the top is a small brass plaque..2) Presented to SPR W FORBESmilitary history - army, plaques, rae -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Wire cutter, 21/1/2022
... tool of the Royal Australian Engineers and others in that time.... of the Royal Australian Engineers and others in that time. Given ...This item has been in use since WW2 and has been a critical tool of the Royal Australian Engineers and others in that time.Given the wide range of uses of various gauges of wire to 'hold things together', and to repair maintain equipment, the wire cutter is of high significance as an important tool for a wide range of Service personnel but in particular, for engineers.Iron wire cutter, suitable to cut up to a heavy gauge wire. The item unfolds for usage and folds up when resting.D of D with small indecipherable markings.vietnam, vietnam war, engineers, tools, equipment -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Army Uniform trousers, 1968
... of the Royal Australian Engineers Corps. By the date on the uniform... 3795948 of the Royal Australian Engineers Corps. By the date ...This uniform belonged to Sapper Hughes 3795948 of the Royal Australian Engineers Corps. By the date on the uniform, it is assumed that he served C 1968.This uniform has significance as an example of a uniform worn by soldier ranks for daily work and dress parades.Khaki coloured long trousers with attached suspenders. They have a button up front (5 brown plastic buttons). There are two pockets on either side of the trousers and one button up pocket on the back right with a flap that is fastened with a single brown plastic button. There are three extra brown plastic buttons on the back exterior of the waistband and six belt loops on the whole length of the waist band. The interior pocket fabric is more light weight and a slightly more green in colour. The interior of the right back pocket includes a white patch of fabric with printed inscriptions and further inscriptions written in black ink just above. The suspenders are composed mostly of blue, grey, beige, black and cream striped thick fabric. There are also silver coloured metallic components (which include inscriptions) and leather sections, most of which have a reddish/brown coating on the exterior and a white coating on the interior. One leather component has inscriptions in black ink on the interior as opposed to a white coating. The suspenders are attached to the trousers by six brown plastic buttons on the interior of the waistband. Back pocket interior inscriptions on the green fabric: HUGHES / 3795948 Back pockket interior inscriptions on the white fabric: E.W. P/LTD. / SOUTH AUSTRALIA / 1968 / (a symbol of a broad arrow) / Class 8405-66-025-6405 / Batch 67 / Mill / Size and Waist 28C / Matching Jacket 35 /36C / DRY CLEAN ONLY / CREASES SET BY SIROSET / REPRESS ON ORIGINAL CREASES / MENDING PATCH ATTACHED / NAME HUGHES. J.W. / ARMY No. 3795948 8PL Bcoj Identical metallic clip inscriptions on two of the suspenders: POLICE / (embossed image of a police baton)royal australian engineers, warrnambool rsl, warrnambool, engineer, hughes, sapper hughes, 3795948, hughes 3795948, uniform, army uniform, trousers, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, Commonwealth Govt Clothing Factory
... on top of the brim. It has the badge of Royal Australian... the badge of Royal Australian Engineers on it. The badge is copper ...Item in the collection re Tom Glazebrook, refer Cat No 4330.2 for his service details. This is an Officer's peaked cap, khaki colour. The brim is also Khaki cotton covered. It has a leather strap sitting on top of the brim. It has the badge of Royal Australian Engineers on it. The badge is copper, but with silver oak leaves around left and right side. Inside is a leather lining around the inside rim. It has a water proof vinyl layer against the interior top,Inside the leather internal rim is "T. Glazebrook 3137211”uniform, hats, tom glazebrook -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 10 assorted badges
... Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women... below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET ...Various Historical significance.Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal. Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia
... .) It was donated by Sapper Gordon Skidmore, who served Royal Australian....) It was donated by Sapper Gordon Skidmore, who served Royal Australian ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972.) It was donated by Sapper Gordon Skidmore, who served Royal Australian Engineers in Vietnam 1968-69.A 50 cent commemorative coin is presented in a green envelope. Images of a huey helicopeter to the left, an ink stamp of a helicopter with the date of issue, a postage stamp is located on the top right hand side. The coin is located in a plastic cover, to the right of the coin is a sepia photo of a solider looking at a map hanging up. The coin commemorates Operation Overlord. South Vietnam Long Khanh Province, South Vietnam, 5 - 14 June 1971.Operation Overlord/Long Khanh Province, South Vietnam/ 5 - 14 June 1971.commemorative coin, 50 cents, operation overlord, long khanh province, 5 - 14 june 1971, skidmore, 39570, 17th construction squadron, 21 engineer support troop, auspost -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque - RAEME
... Wooden, shield shaped plaque, badge of Royal Australian..., shield shaped plaque, badge of Royal Australian Electrical ...Wooden, shield shaped plaque, badge of Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers affixedPresentation plate: Presented to 4/19 PWLH Offrs Mess by Capt F J Bell 4 Sep 69plaque, raeme, plaque, raeme -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional object - Cigarette lighter
... Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers...., a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian ...Used in Vietnam 1968-9, by Special Reconnaissance Regiment (SRR) Brian Leonard Start, a National Serviceman in 17th Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Engineers.Silver flip-top cigarette lighter. Has been personalised with the RAE emblem in gold on the front and engraving of serviceman's name, number and year on the back. Stored in original box.Front: R.A.E. VIETNAM, Back: 3791450/SRR START/'68-69r.a.e., bl start, "68-69, special reconnaissance regiment, 3791450, engineers, zippo, vietnam, cigarette lighter -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Survival knife, US
... Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded...Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded ...Sapper L S Sempel of Royal Australian Engineers traded an Australian Army shirt for this knife, then used it to probe for mines during his service, 1966-1967.Knife with metal blade attached to a wooden handle and bolt hilt. The handle is made up of six wooden spheres joined to the blade. A wooden bolt secures the spheres.Shelham 4131 Japan inscribed on the knife blade.knife, mines, survival knife, us army kabar knife, kabar, engineer, sapper, vietnam, trade, sempel, ka-bar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BCOF BANNERS, FRAMED, Banners c 1946 - Frames 2022
... " - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD BTY RAA" - Royal..." - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD BTY RAA" - Royal ...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 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood City Council, City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry for Royal Australian Engineers 4th Combat Engineer Regiment 2001 - Program Booklet, 1965
... to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 4th Combat... for Royal Australian Engineers 4th Combat Engineer Regiment 2001 ...Program Booklet for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 4th Combat Engineer Regiment, Sunday 18 March 2001. The Program booklet includes: - Order of the Ceremony - Image of the Freedom of Entry Scroll - List of serving Officers of the Regiment, including the Commanding Office, Lieutenant Colonel D. G Hughes - List of Councillors including the Mayor, Cr Peter Gurr - Information about the Regiment -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
... Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian Electrical... c1950 Army Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian ...Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers with Insignia (Stored with trousers U112)uniform, c1950, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - KNIFE, C.1960’s
... General purpose knife used by Royal Australian Electrical... General purpose knife used by Royal Australian Electrical ...Item issued to Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, served Vietnam.General purpose knife used by Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.domestic items-cutlery, military equipment-utility knives -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Jacket battle dress, 1977
... by a warrant officer class 2 of the Royal Australian Electrical... “Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical engineers” in Bright... “Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical engineers” in Bright ...standard style of a jacket battle dress from the late 1940s to 1982; it was used for parade dress; this jacket was worn by a warrant officer class 2 of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.This jacket has historical significance because it representative of a standard style service battle dress worn by soldiers of the Australian Army Post WW2 until the introduction of the modern polyester cotton uniforms. It is also in excellent condition, which is special considering it's age. Waist length jacket, with two breast pockets either side, collar, olive green, two shoulder patches on both side ones says “Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical engineers” in Bright yellow/gold writing on a in navy blue shoulder patch; a ranking insignia of Warrant Officer class 2 above the cuff of both sleeves Label located inside the jacket on the right hand side it says “A.G.C.F. VIC 1977 8405.66.025.6423 Size of chest: Size. 109/112PR. Yarra Falls. Batch 21657. Dry clean only Crease upper half of labels only.jacket, jacket battle dress, jacket khaki -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Film - ABC, 16mm Film Celebration of Freedom of the City of Ringwood given to Royal Australian Engineers March 1965
... to the Royal Australian Engineers in March 1965 (later renamed to 22nd... of the City of Ringwood to the Royal Australian Engineers in March ...16mm Kodak Film (Eastman Plus-X Reversal Safety Film Type 7276) of the presentation of Freedom of the City of Ringwood to the Royal Australian Engineers in March 1965 (later renamed to 22nd Engineer Regiment, RAE). The film title indicates made by ABC but no other information. There is no sound on the film. It was digitised in 2023 by Aidem Media and the resulting .mp4 is attached to this record. Two newspaper items giving further information are also attached - one has a number of photos which match scenes in the film, verifying the occasion -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
... Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian...Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers ... with insignia of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers ...The Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME; pronounced Raymee) is a corps of the Australian Army that has responsibility for the maintenance and recovery of all land electrical and mechanical equipment. RAEME has members from both the Australian Regular Army and The Army Reserve. Prior to being given the title of 'Royal', the Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (AEME) were raised on 1 December 1942. Some 64 years later, on 1 December 2006, the last independent RAEME Workshop was disbanded. RAEME soldiers continue in their role to provide support through attachment to other units in Tech Support Troops, Sections or Platoons.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cm with insignia of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Lanyard, Battle Dress, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1981
... of a jacket issued as a Royal Australian Engineers uniform item post... of a jacket issued as a Royal Australian Engineers uniform item post ...This lanyard attaches under the right shoulder epoulette of a jacket issued as a Royal Australian Engineers uniform item post WWII until the late 1980s. It was also used parade dress until its replacement of a newly designed uniform made of polyester. This particular sample belonged to CPL K. Howe 3144504 whist in the Army Reserves 1982 to 2005The khaki battledress was a standard uniform issued post world war two and used until the introduction of the polyester uniform in the late 1980s. This lanyard is a component of a uniform belonging to CPL K. Howe, the donor provided good provenance, in conjunction with other items of militaria donated by the Howe family. The Uniform can tell a story of multi generations of military service of the Howe familyA length of thick, navy blue, cylindrically shaped fabric. Knotted in two locations to create two loops at either end. One loop is 270mm long when outstretched and the other is 82mm long when outstretched.royal engineers, battledress jacket, battledress jacket khaki, lanyard, royal australian engineers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Beer can, Aluminium beer can
... 21 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers 21... 21 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers 21 ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972). Item donated by National Serviceman Pte DJ Moore, who served with 3RAR in the Army Catering Corps in 1968.Deep blue can with 21 Construction Sq insignia on front. Back of can-Thanking sponsor R.S.L. Seymour/Royal Hotel/ Highland caravan park/ Reunion in Seymour, Victoria/ 25-28 October 2024.21 Construction Squadron Royal Australian Engineers 21 Insignia for Construction Squadron Motto- Up the/ Old Red/ Rooster/ and more piss. / Reverse of can thanking supporters/ RSL Seymour. Vic sub Branch/ The royal Hotel-Seymour/ Highland caravan park/ Reunion in Seymour/ 25-28 Oct 2024.old red rooster, engineers reunion 25-28 oct 2024, seymour, beer can, engineers, moore, 3rar, d moore -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Rats of Tobruk Memorial Canberra Coasters, 1983
... by Royal Australian Engineers during the siege. That memorial has... Australian Engineers during the siege. That memorial has since been ...This memorial commemorates the historic siege of Tobruk. The memorial is based on the one in the Tobruk War Cemetery, built by Royal Australian Engineers during the siege. That memorial has since been destroyed. The original marble inscription stone was brought back to Australia after the war and is incorporated in the obelisk in Canberra. The memorial was unveiled on 13 April 1983 by the Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ninian StephenThis item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A group of 3 coasters produced to commemorate the unveiling of the Tobruk Memorial in Canberra on 13 April 1983. In top left "CANBERRA TOBRUK/MEMORIAL/UNVEILED 13 APRIL 1983"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Frognall - History, Royal Australian Air Force
... Photocopy of a 38 page booklet compiled by Royal Australian...Canterbury Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Cadet ...Photocopy of a 38 page booklet compiled by Royal Australian Air Force Engineers Cadet Squadron , includes maps, house floor plan, photographs and footnotescanterbury, royal australian air force engineers cadet squadron, hicks> clarence, laycock> burdett, frognall, mont albert road, maps, elgar's special survey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD, WW1, The Australian Mining Corps Memorial Campaign Inc, "Victorian Members of the Australian Mining Corps 1916-1919", unknown
... - 1919". The 4 mining units formed by the Royal Australian...". Records Royal Australian Engineers Tunnellers WW1 1. & 2. Record ..."Victorian Members of the Australian Mining Corps 1916 - 1919". The 4 mining units formed by the Royal Australian Engineers for the British Expeditionary Force departed Australia for the United Kingdom 1916. After May 1916 the four constituent companies of the Australian Mining Corps were deployed directly as part of the Tunnelling Companies of the Royal Engineers. list produced by "The Australian Mining Corps Memorial Campaign Inc".1. & 2. Record document - facsimile copy of names. Black print on white paper. Both 8 pages - printed on one side, white paper. Stapled top left corner.records, royal australian engineers, tunnellers, ww1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Army Jacket, Dress
... Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers RAEME... Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers RAEME Uniform, Army ...White dress jacket for Sergent from Vietnam war. Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers RAEME -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Stable Belt, Hobson and Sons Ltd, Circa 1980s
... Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers stable... Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers stable belt. Dark blue ...Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers stable belt. Dark blue in colour with red and yellow stripe.Motto on buckle ARTE ET MARTE with badge of RAEME. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Lt. Col Baldwin receiving Freedom of Ringwood City from the Mayor, Cr. B.J. Hubbard - 27 March, 1965. ( 2 photographs)
... of City to Royal Australian Engineers'. Typed below 11172-2: 1965... scroll of Freedom of City to Royal Australian Engineers'. Typed ...Typed on back of one photograph, 'Lt. Col Baldwin receiving the key and the certificate of Freedom from the Mayor. Town Clerk, F. Dwerryhouse seated at back. The unit paraded on the reserve at the back of the Town Hall. 27 Mar. 1965'. Written on back of another picture, "Mayor Ben Hubbard handing "Freedom of City" to Capt.. 3rd Div. Engineers'. Last photograph states below it, 'Freedom of the City' on back of same picture, '27th Mar. 65. Mayor (Cr. B.J. Hubbard presenting scroll of Freedom of City to Royal Australian Engineers'. Typed below 11172-2: 1965 Mayor Cr. B. Hubbard presenting scroll qwith Major General His Honour Norman A. Vickery & Major Gen R. J. H. Risson, and handwritten on the reverse: "This is the Scroll presented to the Royal Australian Engineers 3rd Division on 27 March (1965) granting them the freedom of the City of Ringwood. From Left the Mayor of Ringwood (Cr Benjamin Hubbard), The Commander 3rd Division (Major General His Honour Judge Norman A. Vickery) and Major General RJH Risson who represented the Colonel Commandant, Royal Australian Engineers" -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Royal Australian Air Force, "Frognall" 1985
... Photocopy of a booklet compiled by the Royal Australian Air... of a booklet compiled by the Royal Australian Air Force, Engineer Cadet ...Photocopy of a booklet compiled by the Royal Australian Air Force, Engineer Cadet Squadron, giving a brief history of Frognall. Includes many photograph of the interior and exterior of the housecanterbury, mont albert road, frognall, royal australian air force, laycock> burdett, world war 1939-1945 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Battle Dress, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1981
... Red patch reads "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS" Internal left... reads "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS" Internal left chest label ...Issued as a uniform item post WWII until the late 1980s. It was also used parade dress until its replacement of a newly designed uniform made of polyester. This particular sample belonged to CPL K. Howe 3144504 whist in the Army Reserves 1982 to 2005The khaki battledress was standard uniform issued post world war two and used until the introduction of the polyester uniform in the late 1980s. This uniform belonged to CPL K. Howe, the donor providing good provenance. In conjunction with other items of militaria donated by the Howe family. Item can be to tell a story of multi generations of military service of the Howe familySingle breasted hip-height jacket in khaki fabric, fastened with five buttons down the centre of the chest. Two pleated breast pockets with triangular flaps fastened with two buttons. All buttons plastic and khaki green in colour. Jacket is fastened around the hips with a belt, attached on left hand side and buckled in a rectangular metal buckle on right hand side. Both left and right sleeves bear two patches, a double chevron and red rectangular patch rounded to follow the seam of the shoulder, with embroidered text. Navy lanyard looped around right shoulder, held in place by epaulet and tucked into right side pocket. Red patch reads "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS" Internal left chest label reads "A.G.C.F./VIC. 1981/[broad arrow symbol]/6405.66.025.6408/SIZE OF CHEST/SIZE 99-102R/MACQUARIE 80/BATCH J/DRY CLEAN ONLY/CREASE UPPER/HALF OF/LAPELS ONLY/No. 3144504 [handwritten]/NAME/CPL K. HOWE [handwritten]"jacket, battledress jacket, battledress jacket khaki, royal engineers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - BERET, RAEME, post 1960
... vents RHS & back. Silver RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical... band, 2 air vents RHS & back. Silver RAEME (Royal Australian ...Beret, black felt with reinforced black hat band, 2 air vents RHS & back. Silver RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers) badge in front.costume-male, headwear, military history - army, raeme, passchendaele barracks trust -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... , who served in the 2/10th Field Company, Royal Australian... Australian Engineers. The 2/10th FC was attached to the 8th Division ...Copy of framed photograph of World War 2 Australian Army serviceman Lieutenant Edgar Burton Chapman, service number VX43645, who served in the 2/10th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. The 2/10th FC was attached to the 8th Division. Chapman later transferred to the 2/12 FC which was in Singapore when the Japanese invaded. Chapman was captured and spent 3 1/2 years as a Prisoner of War in Changi Prison. Chapman was born in Dromana, Victoria, on 21st March, 1914 and lived in Frankston and attended Frankston High School. He trained as a Civil Engineer and commenced work with the British Phosphate Commission in Nauru.