This object relates to Charles Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 23/03/1917 in Garden Vale, VIC. Charles Forrester served in the ARMY (VX48411) enlisting on, 09/08/1940 in Armadale, VIC before being discharged (on death) from duties with the 2/22 AUST INF BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 01/07/1942. Charles Forrester BETHUNE was a prisoner of war. Date of death, 1/7/1942. His next of kin is M BETHUNE. Charles Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.1939-45 Star; France & Germany Star; Aus Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Aus Service Medalsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

On 12 August 1940, SS Orduna sailed from Liverpool with a privately organised party of 16 children from Belmont Preparatory school, Hassocks Sussex to Nassau. It was part of a wider British Government children's evacuation program during World War II, when the prospect of imminent invasion threatened Britain. In 1941 with the need for military transport in the Second World War, she was put into service by the British government as a troopship. Another task during the Second World War was that of an evacuation transport. In 1945 the Orduna brought back Prisoners of War and internees from the Far East. A memorial to the ships involved in the repatriation was unveiled on the Liverpool waterfront on 15 October 2011. Black and white photograph of ship at sea alongside populated coastline.In pencil on rear - SS Orduna - We escorted her from Panama to Valparaisoss orduna, ww2

Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge dated 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 recovered POW arrived in UK prior to returning to Australia. Cream coloured paper certificate with words printed and hand written in black ink.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge No 173511ta karnatz, ww2, pow, tobruk, 2/24 battalion

This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC and served with the 21 BATTN. He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. He was killed in action at Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isaiah PEARCE (Father) and after his parents' deaths, it is John PEARCE, his brother. John also served in WW1 as 8203 L/CPL with the 12 FLD AMB and was awarded the Military Medal. first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Ric Edwards was born in Melbourne, but moved to Beechworth in 1962. He had strong associations with Beechworth Prison, which is now called Beechworth Correctional Centre after 144 years. Ric had a strong role in creating the education program for the prisoners. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Although Beechworth is famous for its history in gold, the project by Jennifer Williams is significant as it captures the everyday life and struggles of residents living in Beechworth during the twentieth century. Ric Edwards story is significant as his story brings to light the prison system in Beechworth and it gives insight into not only Ric's role in the prison, but it also gives insight into the psychology of the prisoners.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, edwards, ric edwards, beechworth prison, beechworth correctional centre

Plaque present to Corporal Sperry BODSWORTH MID who served with the 2/21st Battalion and involved with the Battle of Ambon. On the night of 30-31 January 1942 this small force of 1131 Australian soldiers were stationed at Ambon, an island which formed part of the Netherland East Indies (now Indonesia). An invasion of approximately 20,000 Japanese overwhelmed Gull Force and the majority of the Australian soldiers were taken prisoner. The execution of 229 at Laha, starvation, over work, disease and the absence of medical supplies led to horrific loss. At the cessation of hostilities only 352 of the original 1131 had made it back to Australia. 779 members of Gull Force made the supreme sacrifice and now lie in foreign fields. The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber in the shape of a shield mounted with a metal a coat of arms depicting white seagull above black and orange diamond within pale blue oval shape.Gull Force 2/21 Battalion Ambon Laha Plaque - Cpl Sperry Bodsworth VX23435 MIDgull force, 2/21 battalion, ambon, ww2

At the outbreak of war in 1939 Perth was serving in the West Indies. She served with distinction at Cape Matapan against Italy. Perth suffered damage from an air attack while berthed in Malta. Perth evacuated troops from Greece to Crete when Crete was invaded by the Germans When Japan entered the war in December 1941 Perth was sent to Java in the Dutch East Indies - now Indonesia. Perth's total complement was 681, of these 353 including Captain Hector Waller D.S.O were lost in action, 4 died ashore and 324 fell into Japanese hands. Of these 106 ratings died while prisoners of war, 53 dying while working on the Burma - Thailand railway.Framed Information sheet with description of specifications - crew numbers and service record of H.M.A.S Perth.H.M.A.S Perth (ex H.M.S Amphion). A Light Cruiser Leander Class 1941 of 7600 tons. Under full power speed trials reached 31.7 knots. Perth was commissioned as H.M.S Amphion on 15th June 1936 and was renamed H.M.A.S Perth by H.R.H Duchess of Kent on 10th July 1939.

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.With Clasp - "SW Pacific"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS. He was born on 18/02/1925 in Adelaide, SOUTH AUSTRALIA. Alwyn Harvey served in the RAAF (129061) enlisting on, 26/04/1943 in Prahran, VICTORIA before being discharged from duties with the AIRFORCE HEADQUARTERS as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 25/07/1946. His next of kin is Charles ROBERTS, father. Alwyn Harvey ROBERTS was not a prisoner of war. Alwyn Roberts was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Service Medal of the Order of St. John.photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat