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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK, CERTIFICATE, KOREA, 1) 11.2.52, .2) 30.3.79
Both items are re F.E.T Groves, Signalman. Enlisted 11.1.52. Discharged 10.2.61. Served Korea with 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment 25.7 1953 to 24.7.1954, awarded Korea Medal, UN Service Medal Korea..1) Record of Service Book (AAB83) Re 3/3895 Pte F.E.T Groves. Brown coloured cardboard covers, record of service medial, issues kit. .2) Certificate of Service, whitish coloured, dark blue, light blue crown centre with crossed swords under. Gold coloured metal frame. Details re Frank Ernest Theodore Groves.military history - service records, korea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE VIETNAM, 27.7.1945
Walter William Forbes enlisted on 6.11.39 serving 40 days in Australia and 1863 days overseas. He was taken P.O.W in North Africa and imprisoned in Germany. Discharged from the A.I.F 27.7.45. Refer 1102, 1103.44, 1106."Certificate of Discharge" from the 2nd A.I.F re W. Forbes. On yellow parchment paper, double sided giving details of his Name, Rank, Regt No, period of Service, dates and physical appearance."Certificate No 173552" "VX 953 Dvr Walter Forbes 6 Aust Division ASC"documents - certificates, military history, army/records, forbes, pow -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - WWI Binoculars
Binoculars from Col. John Stanley CMG to Capt. G. Hurry 38th Battalion A.I.F 1916 Lieut/Col Geoffry HURRY was a Solicitor in Kyneton before enlisting on 4/5/1916. He was awarded a DSOSmall black binoculars - made of metal with black hard rubber over the top, metal eye protectors and leather strap. Engraved on left front; Carl Zeiss Jena D.R.P Engraved on right front: Feldstecher Vengr x 6 Engraved on left back: From Col. John Stanley QMG to Capt. G. Hurry 38Bn A.I.F 1916 Engraved on right back: Bombaycarl zeiss jena, binoculars, german, world war 1, captain g. hurry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS U.S, c.1930’s - 40’s
ALAN WILLIAM HOLMES No VX124730 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.4.1943 age 20 years. At discharge on 24.6.1946 he held the rank of Cpl in 18th Advanced Ordnance Depot. Later in life he was President of the Bendigo RSL.Pair of US gaiters worn by soldiers in WWII. Made of canvas with green leather straps & brass bucklesInside canvas in black texta: “VX124730 A HOLMES 13”uniforms - army, gaiters us -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, R. K. Churches
Collection of photographs which were the property of Ronald Keith Churches, service number VX34599, who was a Sergeant in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2. Churches enlisted on the 12th July, 1940 and was discharged on the 4th December, 1945. The 2/9th FA was formed on the 1st July, 1940 at Dandenong, Victoria and was initially based at Seymour (Puckapunyal). The 2/9th FA relocated to Bonegilla in September 1940 and embarked for Singapore in February, 1941. The men of the unit were taken prisoner by the Japanese in February, 1942. Churches spent the remainder of World War 2 as a POW in Changi Prison. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Alan Scarlett, Morwell War Memorial, 2015, 2015
The Morwell War Memorial Morwell War was unveiled on 06 June 1921. The Memorial was originally the level crossing between Commercial Road and Station Street (later Princes Highway). It was later moved to its present position on the Princes Highway opposite Hoyle Street. (http://www.morwellhistoricalsociety.org.au/warmemorial.htm) Names Inscribed on War Memorial – World War 1 *Killed in action * Allis G. Francis J. Pettit H. Amiet C. Graur R. L. Pryor W. * Amiet F. D. Hall J. A. Pryke R. Anderson C. Hall S. D. Rowell F. Billingsley A. H. Hare Bert Rowe C. Butters C. * Handler P. Ronald A. Q Butters R. Hogan E. J. Rintoull W. G. (D.C.M.) Brown H. H. Kleine F. W. Saddler J. Brinsmead F. S. Whitelaw A. Smith C. Collins W. Whitelaw D. Symons H. Collins J. S. F. Keegan F. Thomas L. G. Cooper H. S. Little K. Thomas R. W. Capon W. V. Lock E. * Thomson R. H. Davey R. R. Lyons C. * Tulloch J. Davey E. W. Lyons R. P. Vunell C. R. E. Davey W. R. Miller F. Vinall H. V. Davey C. E. Maher A. Wood A. Duncanson J. Maher L. Wilkins F. Dusting C. * McIntosh A. Warnett J. * Dusting H. Neal A. E. Warnetyt W. H. Derham H. * O’Donnell T. Young J. A. World War 2 – Killed in action Allen H. A. Eason L. W. McDonald D. Angus C. P. Evans H. T. Muncaster J. Bolitho H. Ferguson R. W. Murray A. M. Bolton C. R. A. Gair N. Peter T. Bowden N. J. Green D. I. A. Read L. H. M. Brudge W. G. Hewat G, A, Roy E. W. Catterick J. H. Horsefall L. Sillcock R. R. Deanne A. Johnson F. Stagg J. L. Deering C. J. King L. S. Templer R. C. Doolan W. T. Lawrence F. E. Tienery R. Dickson L. H. McArthur D. Turner R. H. Williams R. K. Vietnam War – Killed in action Adrian RichColour photograph of a life sized Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat, on top of a large raised platform. A commemorative plaque is depicted in the foreground. The front inscription of the memorial reads: "This plaque was erected in memory of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in the Boer War [Names] Erected by the residents of Morwell riding as a tribute to the men resident in the riding who enlisted and in memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Great War 1914-19 [Names] This plaque is erected in memory of those who paid the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II and Korea [Names] In affectionate remembrance of A. Rich R.A.R killed in action Vietnam 1962-72"The plaque in the foreground reads" "Centenary Commemoration Plaque This plaque commemorates 100 years since the first World War commended in 1914 and Australian and New Zealand (ANZAC) troops landed at Gallipoli on 25th April, 1915. Members of the Morwell RSL Sub-Branch will always remember the sacrifices made by service personal to give us the freedom we enjoy the this day. They Shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Lest We Forget."morwell, morwell war memorial, world war one, anzac centenary, gippsland -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1918", Original 1918
Digital copy of 22 pages of the "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1918" the operator of the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives details of the Board members, actions against the cable tram operator (Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTO Co)), passenger statistics, financial statements, General Managers Report, Cost and description of the undertaking, fares, balance sheet, stats, revenue accounts, graphs of traffic receipts and passengers carried for the period 30/6/1916 to 30/6/1918. Also lists those who enlisted for the WW1 and who died on active service.trams, tramways, cable trams, annual reports, reports, mto co, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, Tramway Board, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1919", Original 1919
Digital copy of 25 pages of the "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for year ended 30th June 1919" the operator of the Melbourne cable tram system. Gives details of the Board members, actions against the cable tram operator (Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTO Co)), passenger statistics, financial statements, General Managers Report, Cost and description of the undertaking, fares, balance sheet, stats, revenue accounts, graphs of traffic receipts, passengers carried and tramcar mileage for the period 30/6/1917 to 30/6/1919. Also lists those who enlisted for the WW1 and who died on active service.trams, tramways, cable trams, annual reports, reports, mto co, world war 1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, "Flinders Street Railway Station, World War 1 Era", 1980's?
Reproduced photograph, sepia toned of "Flinders St Railway Station, World War 1 Era, taken from St Paul's Cathedral steps. Has part of the Princes Bridge Station building on the left hand side. The Swanston St canopy of Flinders St station has the words "Enlist and Fight for the Dear Old Flag". Two Richmond line cable trams in Flinders St along with horse drawn vehicles. One of a series of four photographs produced by an unknown person/company. Two sizes of prints held, one large, two small. See also Reg Item 1883 for a 1944 photograph.On the rear of 587 "Cable Tram prints $10/set"trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, world war 1, cable trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
.1) & .2) PERCY MCIVOR MM No 749 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt on 20.2.1915 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, awarded the Military Medal 26.2.1917 in the Armentieres Raid, WIA 21.5.1917 GSW left forearm, returned to Australia and was discharged medically unfit on 16.11.1917. .3) ARTHUR THOMAS HALL No 744 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt 0n 22.2.1915 age 32 years 5 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 24.12.1916 with Diarrehoea, discharged from the AIF on 27.7.1919. .4) WILLIAM PETER MOWAT No 748 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt on 8.2.1915 age 20 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 8.12.1916 GSW’s legs and fractured right tibia, discharged medically unfit 2.7.1917. All 3 were from the small town of Tragowel near Kerang Vic..1) Black & white photo of WW1 private in uniform, full body shot. .2) Black & white photo WW1 in uniform. .3) Sepia tone photo WW1 in uniform. .4) Sepia tone photo WW1 full body shot in uniform..3) “Arthur Hall” on the back. .4) “Will Mowat”photo, ww1, soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, 5 July 1922
"John Patrick Kelly" No. 2077, enlisted 26/5/15 in the 3rd Reinforcements in 24th Battalion, at age 28. Served in Gallipoli and France. Was WIA on 5/8/16 and discharged 15/6/17 due to his injuries.A.4 size, typed letter containing a general reference for John Patrick Kelly from his Platoon Captain, dated at top and signed at the bottom, recomm3ending him as a good honest employee.Dated 5th July 1922. Signed Capt. Stan Savige.john patrick kelly, reference, gallipoli, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, WW1, C 1917
Andrew Young LUNDY No 5868 enlisted on 7.2.1916 age 41years 11months in the 16th reinforcements 21st BN, embark for England 2.10.1916, embark for for Aust 22.7.17 classed “Debility”, discharged from the AIF 22.11.1917 Medically unfit, Debility.Diary, black fabric covers, diary entry pages are 136 by dates all in ink. First 3 pages have names and addresses, rear cover page has notes and figures. The diary begins in July 1917 as Andrew Lundy begins the homewards journey from England.literary work, diaries ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, 13.10.1916
Christmas card given to services men active during WW1 to send home to family. Henry William Reilley No3607. Enlisted 1.3.16 age 22 8th Reg 29th BTN. Emb 1.8.16 RTA 21.3.19 Warrnambool.Paper folded Christmas card from a soldier from the front in WW1. Black printed Christmas message and signature. “ 13.10.16 PTE H.W. Reilley”christmas card, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2, C.1940 - 2
Charles William Rowe VX47153, enlisted 16.7.1940 age 32 years, discharged with the rank of WO.2 in 2/9th Field Company, no discharge date recorded. Believed he served as per photo in Syria, Egypt and Darwin..1) Photo B & W shows soldier writing letters/cards being Charles Rowe. .2) Photo B & W shows a soldier standing centre without shirt on being Charles Rowe. .3) Photo B & W shows three soldiers at a table, centre man is Charles Rowe..3) In red on bottom of photo, “Syria”syria, photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, 1915
William Henry CHAPMAN No 1070 enlisted in C Coy 23rd Batt AIF on 2.3.1915. Embarked for Egypt 10.5.1915. Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Hospitalised 20.11.1916 with sore feet. KIA 3.5.1917. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Photo post card, in sepia tone re W H Chapman.On rear; written in pen and pencil. “18 Middlesex Road Surrey Hills William Henry Chapman”photographs - photography, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 14.3.1940
Robert Thomas PHILLIPS enlisted possibly early 1940, Regt No V28869. He then transferred to the 2nd AIF Regt No VX113093 aged 21. He was discharged from the Army on 19.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in the Australian Army Pay Corps.Black & white photo of an Australian Soldier wearing a winter Great coat standing in front of a tree. A dark Rising Sun badge is on his hat. Rear: "R T PHILLIPS March 14th 1940"photography-photographs, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
William Brunne enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 8.3.15. Hospital on Gallipoli with Cellulitis 25.10.15 then Diarrhoea 15.12.15 followed by Influenza. Embarked for France 25.3.16. WIA 5.5.16, GSW severe to Buttocks. Discharged from the AIF on 11.3.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Brunne. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."319 Pte W Brunne 20 Bn AIF"numismatics, medals, military, history, campaigns,, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Post 1918
D.J Hamilton, Regt no 329 14th Batt A.I.F enlisted 10.9.14, W.I.A twice, K.I.A 7.6.17 while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Machine Gun Company. Pre war he served 6 years in the R.A.NCommemorative plaque, bronze, round shape re D.J Hamilton. on the face "Britannia." with a lion and seals, Rectangular space for individual name."He Died for Freedom and Honour." "David James Hamilton."military history - memorials, plaques -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Percival Albert Amiet, 1914-1918
A short article about Percival Albert Amiet and his service in World War 1. At the time of Percival Albert Amiet's enlistment, he was living at Korumburra. Percival Amiet's next of kin was Mrs. W. Mitchell (Sister) of Greensborough.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, percival albert amiet -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Norman H V Powell, 20th Century
The Medals, Plaque and Scroll are the original items presented to 2952 N H V Powell's Family. 2952 N H V Powell enlisted in the AMF on 12 October 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 July 1916 in FranceThe items are the originals of 2952 N H V Powell as presented to his family.A collection of Medals and Memorial Plaque and cloth scroll in a wooden frame. Medals are - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque, cloth scroll.The Medals are behind glass, inscriptions cannot be confirmed. Plaque is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military Forces - For Australiaww1, france, killed in action, 2952 n h v powell -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of George William Hall
Hall enlisted in October 1939, and departed Melbourne onboard HMT Dunera in April 1940. Diary runs from April 1940 until April 1942, and includes the evacuations of Greece and Crete. Hall returned to Australia in September 1945.WW 2 diary of George William Hall (VX 3479 2/8 battalion)george william hall, 2/8 battalion, ww2, diaries -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1901
This is a photograph of Prtivate William Hanlen from Tullamarine No. 1160, 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles Contingent. he was one of several local enlistments for the Boer War in South Africa. In June 1901 he was listed as being dangerously illThis is a copy of a photograph of a soldier.Written on the back: PTE.W.S. HANDLENboer war, soldiers, uniforms, handlen, william, cossum, jeff, 5th mounted rifle contingent, george evans collection -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Bert Elliott, c1916
Mr. F. Davis received word that Private Alf Elliott who enlisted at Carisbrook 18 months ago, had been severely wounded in France, a bone in the leg being broken. (Maryborough Advertiser, 25 May 1917) Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, bert elliott -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Alf Elliott, c1916
Mr. F. Davis received word that Private Alf Elliott who enlisted at Carisbrook 18 months ago, had been severely wounded in France, a bone in the leg being broken. (Maryborough Advertiser, 25 May 1917) Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Alf Elliott. em22, carisbrook, alf elliott, world war one -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, R.J.C. Moore
Photograph of Private Rupert James Cavanagh MOORE 6852 22nd Battalion and 3rd Australian Machine Gun Company - Enlisted on 6/2/1917 at Wangaratta and killed in action on 13/7/1918 in France aged 25 yearsUnframed copy of sepia photograph of group of men in uniform and a bulldog mascot in front of corrugated tin building.Attached to photograph - Pte RJC Moore kneeling front row first left (no information as to where photo taken)private rupert james cavanagh moore 6852, wangaratta, kia, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS
Ribbon mounted on a small bar generally issued for wear in place of a medal when not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Ribbons are Long Service Medal and National medal. Related to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer Cat no. 7674P.RAAF Ribbons - Dark Blue and Gold Bars. 1. Gold brass pin on back with working clip. 2. 2 pins but no studs. 3. 2 pins with a white stud in each. 4. 2 pins with a white stud in each.raaf, ribbons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RISING SUN, AUSTRALIA BADGES, I DISC, 1939-1945
Identity discs commonly known as 'dog tags'. Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY enlisted in the AIF on 19.6.40 in the 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regt. Discharged from the AIF 30.8.45. Refer 192.2, 187.3, 190P..1) Rising sun hat badge, blackened brass. .2) & .3) Two Rising sun lapel badges, blackened brass. .4) & .5) Two "Australia" shoulder badges, blackened brass. .6) & .7) Two Identity discs, one round, one 8 sided(cord missing).6) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 .7) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 badges, rising sun, australia, identity -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Central Army Records Office, 1955
The certificate Army service and Korean War service of PTE John Frank MATHEWS. D.O.B 1926 Enlisted 30 April 1950 Discharged 30 April 1956 Includes 1 year 154 days active service KoreaPaper document, single sheet printed in black ink on one side only Army form AAF A16. Top of page is the Australian crest. Hand written signatures of a Major in records office A.H.Q and signature of John Frank MATHEWS australian army, korean war -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Document - WW1 Memorial, 3rd June 1919
Albert Charles Andersen. Service Number 60326, 16th N.S.W. General Service. Place of Birth Lavington, N.S.W. Place of Enlistment Henty, N.S.W. Farm labourer. Son of Thorwald of Lavington and mother deceased. Aged 22 years and 9 months. Albert died at sea. Memorial Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton, United Kingdom. His name is on the Australian War Memorial - Panel 185. Note on the back "Enlisted 12th July 1918, died 17 Oct. 1918. Aged 19 years 11 months. (Different to Australian Archives) Perhaps Albert was a farm labourer in the district of Kiewa hence the Memorial.A large cardboard sheet with Memorial for Pte. Albert Charles Andersen, 16th N.S.W. Gen. Service, Reinforcements on a white sheet with brown writing with a photo of Charles in the middle, between the cardboard and the sheet.charles andersen. ww!. memorial. aif. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, FRAMED, Vander Toorren
DOUGLAS GEORGE PHILLIPS enlisted No 3449 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 14.7.1915 aged 18 years 2 months in Bendigo. He embarked for Eygpt on 18.12.1915. Promoted to Corporal 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 26.3.1916. Promoted to Sergeant 10.8.1916. Hospitalised with trench feet on 6.11.1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 3.3.1917. Hospitalised with haemoptysis 20.7.1917. Promoted to Lieutenant 30.9.1917. WIA 4.10.1917 and remained on duty. Awarded the Military Cross for the same days actions. Discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919. He enlisted again on 28.9.1939 as V80050. At discharge on 12.3.1945 he was a Captain serving in No 12 Australian Garrison Coy. Ornate wood frame with glass over a brownish background. Inset at top is a sepia tone photo of an Officer in uniform. Centre is a description of service and award of an "MC". At the bottom is a mounted medal set, group of (5) re Lt D.G.Phillips MC. At base of the frame is a brass plaque.Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"medals, bravery, framing, photograhy