500 Pte Ewart W Davis enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was posted to 22 Battalion, Pte Davis was Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsula 17 October 1915. This badge was presented to Pte Davis' family by the Residents of Belmont on 14 February 1920.This badge is the original that was presented to 500 Pte E W Davis family on 14 February 1920 - 500 Pte E W Davis lived in Geelong and enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was Killed in Action at Gallipoli Peninsula on 17 October 1915.Gold colour, metal Badge. The badge has crossed rifles on the top front and a crown on the top of the badge.On the front of the badge - AIF, in large print BELMONT, War 1914-5. On the back of the badge - "In memory of Pte Ewart Davis for services rendered from the Residents, 14-2-20.aif, 500 pte e w davis, kia, gallipoli, ww1, belmont

Bill Smith & Grandson (colour set 3 photos) 1980's. Pleasant Creek Courthouse and World War 1 Memorial Stawell. In one of these photos Bill is standing beside a different person. Bill Smith served in World War 1, enlisted in Stawell.Coloured photographs of scenes depicting people in front of building and war memorial Stawell. Pleasant Creek Court House Restoration Project stawell

Formal dress ‘blues’ uniform with patrol collar and chain mail epaulets replacing the previous lapel style jacket. This uniform was worn by Major Gordon Cole RFD who enlisted in 8/13 VMR 1960 (?) and went on to command the Independent Squadron 1980-1982.Army dress jacket with silver VMR buttons and badges and chain mail epaulets. Jacket is hung on half mannequin.military, uniform, vmr, cole, blues

This project started from the discovery of named photographs which were discovered behind an Honour Roll at the Koroit Primary School during renovations in 2009. These two volumes contain enlistments in the First World War, from the area of Koroit, Port Fairy, Macarthur, Penshurst and surrounding hamlets. It stretches from Codrington in the West through to Byaduk, Penshurst, Caramut in the north, and down though Woolsthorpe, Winslow and Dennington. It includes the personal family details, military records, photographs where possible, and fate of each soldier. Enlistments from the district numbered 250 men who paid the supreme sacrifice and 1100 who returned. It includes citations for bravery, excerpts from correspondence and local press.The significance and value of these two volumes lies in the fact that they bring together a large amount of information from various sources and link them effectively to the area of the Western district. They tell the stories of the many district soldiers of the first world war.Volume 1 Cover has collage of photographs of soldiers over coloured with different shades of green. Title text is white on black banner. Back cover is in shades of green, yellow and black with photograph of soldier and his bride in the centre. 348 pages Volume 2 has the same front cover with a family plaque on the back cover commemorating the four Dix brothers. Page numbers continue into Volume 2 up to page 654. The full index of names is contained in Volume 2. Signed James Affleck, April 17, 2015 on title page. The volumes are dedicated to “The brave men of the AIF, particularly those written about in these volumes.” stories untold and faces forgotten by james affleck., soldiers from the western district ww1, codrington, byaduk, penshurst, caramut, warrnambool

Medals awarded to John Michael Martin, born Bendigo, enlisted No 2396 in the 7th reinforcements 9th Bn AIF on 22.6.1915 in Brisbane, aged 21 years 3 months, embarked for Eygpt 20.8.1915, hospital with Mumps 7.12.1915, rejoin unit 5.12.1915, transfer to 49th Bn 2.4.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, attends 1st ANZAC Bombing School 5.1.1918 - 24.1.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW to right knee severe, amputated, another entry says right thigh, embark for Australia 16.3.1919, discharged medically unfit 12.12.1919. John Martin was actually John Michael Tilley, Martin was his mothers maiden name, why he enlisted under her name is unclear.Medals, three, with ribbons unmounted. .1) 1914 - 15 Star. .2) British War medal 1914 - 19. .3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919.On all three, “2396 Pte J.M.Martin 9/Bn A.I.F”medals, awards

William HOLMES served 6 months in the Junior Cadets prior to WW1(National Archives records) As No 6826 he enlisted in the AIF in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt on 28.7.1917 age 18 years 10 months. Embarked 21.11.1917 and arrived Suez 15.12.1917, embark for England 9.1.1918, allotted letter A on Regt No due to duplication (6826A), hospital 16.4.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 25.4.1918, embark for France 29.4.1918, WIA 17.7.1918 Gassed, move to overseas Training Brigade 2.11.1918, embark for Australia 8.1.1919, discharged medically unfit 14.3.1919. He again enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 28.3.1942 as No V352711, promoted to Lieutenant 10.12.1942, discharged from the Corp on 31.10.1945. Items are part of a collection. .1) Small oval portrait in dark grey mount. .2) Group photo of WWI uniformed soldiers. WILLIAM HOLMES marked with blue ink above his head - middle row RHS..1) Handwritten: “W HOLMES, Dad when a boy” .2) Handwritten: “Dad when away” Stamped in blue ink: - Kitchener Studio Broadmeadows Camp - Ainar Studio Auburnphotography-photographs, military history - army

The Service Ribbons relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd 1st and 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 27.1.1916 No 10594 in Div Signal Company 3 age 20 years. Embarked for overseas 27.5.1916. As a driver in Signals he was WIA on 4.6.1918 GSW to right thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.6.1919. At some point he enlisted in the Peace time Army and was promoted to Lieut 3rd Div Signals on 1.7.1921, promoted Major 19.2.1929, to Command 2nd Div Sigs 9.9.1936, 3rd Div Sigs 5.5.1939 then to 7th Div Sigs as Lt Col and transfers to the AIF as VX20311, serves in the Middle East, Syria and Pacific. Discharged from the Army on 9.1.1946 with the rank of Colonel. Refer 2034P.Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal 3. 1939-45 Star 4. Africa Star Bottom Row: 1. Pacific Star 2. War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf clasp 'MID' 3. Australian Service Medal 4. Efficiency Decorationmanchester-trimmings, military history

See Cat 5820, 5821, 5822. NAA Record of "John Lewis JOHN; Service number - VX77957: Date of Birth - 11 Mar 1921: Place of birth: Melbourne Vic: Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC: Next of Kin - JONES Mary - Page 1 of 16.Records - facsimile, with clear plastic front cover, black cardboard back cover and plastic binding comb. 16 pages - cut, plain, white paper. All with black print. NAA Record.naa records, military history, ww2

Part of equipment issued to all soldiers on front line to be used for both serving food and drink. Belongs to Captain Brian Clerehan VX 91862 who enlisted 29/3/43 and was discharged 17/7/46 from 2nd New Guinea Infantry Batt.1. Light brown canvas carry bag for two metal bowls. Fold out piece with metal stud to open/close and metal hooks on back to attach to kit. 2. Silver metal bowl approx .6 litre capacity with metal folding handles - oval in shape. 3. Silver metal bowl approx 0.5 litre capacity with metal folding handles and oval in shape. Small folding ring attached to bottom. Smaller bowl sits inside bigger bowl sitting in canvas container.2. Has engraved between handles "D^D" & "VD".mess kit, equipment, ww2

The card belonged to William Cather Somerville, enlisted No 3462 in 9th Reinforcements 58th Bn age 39 years, embarked for England 16.7.1917, embark for France 20.5.1918, detached to Grave Registration Unit 24.3.1919, embark for Australia 25.10 1919, discharged from the AIF 24.11.1919.Silk Post card, cardbaord backing with embroidered to show 1917 consisting of flags of Allied Nations, flowers and lettering. The rear is blank.“1917 To the Victory”cards, silk,

Photo is Sgt Ernest Walter Corrie Reg No 2236, enlisted 4th Reinforcements 17th Batt on. 31.7.1915, KIA 9.10.1917. A brother Richard Wilkin Corrie Regt No 1737 4th Bn was KIA 16.8.1916. The relationship to Albert Corrie VX47191 Cat No 4847 is not known at this point.Photograph copy of original showing a soldier in uniform standing, slouch hat in hand, 3 stripes on arm denoting Sergeant rank, studio gallery backing behindphotograph, corrie

Noel Johnson, No 650, 21st Battalian AIF embarked for overseas on 8.5.1915. He was later hospitalised and invalided home on 3.3.1916. He re enlisted as No 5948 in the 23rd Batt AIF and returned overseas on 16.11.1916. He was hospitalised twice more and then was discharged medically unfit on 29.8.1918.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re N Johnson. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal."650 PTE. N. JOHNSON. 21 BN AIF."medals, military, history, campaign.

Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes

Edward George Longstaff No 3381, enlisted 31.10.1916 age 44years 2 months, embarked for England 6.12.916, posted to 2nd Pioneer Bn, embark for France 22.5.1917, classified with Rhuematism 10.11.1917 and returned to England, Returned to Aust 11.1.918 and then discharged Medically unfit “Senility” 22.4.1918..1) Certificate of Discharge Register No 374 in the name of Regt 3381 Private Edward George LONGSTAFF, 2nd Pioneer Battalion. Cream heavy paper with black writing. .2) Maroon coloured cloth covered Pay Book in the name of 3381 Private Edward George LONGSTAFF.certificate, administrative, paybook

Displayed as War Medal 1939-45, should be Australian Service Medal. Displayed as Australian Service Medal, should be War Medal 1939-45. Items relate to Kenneth Edwin Beckmann V64354, enlisted in the CMF on 19.2.1942 in the 7th Australian Infantry Battalion, discharged on 25.10.1945.Patterned wooden frame surrounding a collection of medals, colour patches, photograph & silver cigarette box. Articles all on maroon background with salmon coloured border. Glass fronted. On rear: V64354 K F BECKMANnumismatics-military-medals, photography-photographs, personal effects - smoking accessories, glass technology

Robert Charles Roberts No 3200 RAAF. Enlisted 17.1.1938, Rose to the rank of T/Sgt LAC 1.11.1939, transfer to Aircrew 26.11.1940, commissioned 29.7.1941, embarked for Canada 15.9.1941 then UK, posted to 455 Sqd (UK) 24.2.1942. Reported missing 10.4.1942 then presumed dead 11.4.1942.Coloured photo, cream background., head & shoulders portrait of Robert Charles ROBERTS in RAAF uniform. Peaked cap, white shirt & tie, Air Force wings badge on L breast. Brown wooden frame with gold trim, glass front, fawn cardboard backing.In black texta on back: Lyn Harrisonphotographs, raaf, framed

HERBERT EDGAR HEWSTON No 40 enlisted in the AIF on 14.2.1916 in the 3rd Pioneer Batt age 38 years 4 months. Embarked for England 6.6.1916, hospitalised 8.8.1916 (not specified), embarked for France 24.11.1916, discharged from the AIF on 14.8.1919. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Medals, set of (2) individual not mounted re H E HEWSTON. .1) War Medal 1914 - 1919. .2) Victory Medal..1) & .2) 40 PTE. H E HEWSTON 3 PNR BN AIF”medals, military, history

F/O Marriott. George William Alfred MARRIOTT No 3608 enlisted in the RAAF on 4.3.1935 aged 27 years. He rose through the ranks to become Sqd Leader. He was discharged from the RAAF on 10.7.1946. At the time he was serving in the Air and Ground Radio School. Training Manual - Ground Signal Codes RAF. Brown hard cover, black printing, 28 pages. Shows various signals for ground troops to indicate to aircraft their requirements. Front cover marked: “F/O Marriott”books reference - military, raf, signals

BERTRAM BENJAMIN OSGOOD No 635 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt AIF on 21.2.19 16 age 24 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, embarked for Australia 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919. He escaped illness, injury or wounding.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re B B OSGOOD 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal635 PTE B B OSGOOD 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Daniel Vervon Frank Hufer "ED" No VX52861 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 7.4.41. He was a POW of the Japanese. At discharge from the Army he was a Lieutenant in 2/29th Aust Infantry Batt. Awarded the Efficiency Decoration. He served in the 38th Batt pre and post WW11. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re. D.F.V. HUFER. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal 5. Efficiency Decoration Medal 6. Efficiency Medal "VX 52861 D.F.V. HUFER" medals, military, history, awards, passchendaele barracks trust

Leslie Alfred TENNANT VX55621 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 12.5.41. On discharged from the AIF on 30.10.45 he was a Craftsman in 2/4th Base Work Shops. Refer Cat No 519 for another card to A McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for more information re Miss A McLURE.Christmas card made of cardboard, folds in two. Blueish colour faded to brown. Front has a rising sun badge over "2nd Aust. Adv. Ord. Workshops, Middle East, Xmas 1942" Inside has cartoon description of an Army truck, "Leaping Lena."To Mrs Mclure, 40 York St Prahran S.I Victoria Australia." From VX 55621 Pte L.A Tennant.documents-cards, greeting, xmas, middle east

This Ensign was last flown over “Lae” in New Guinea in 1946 by No 33 RAAF Transport Sqd. Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF, enlisted 22.5.42 age 19 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 19.2.48 he held the rank of Flight Lieut. RAAF 33rd Transport Sqd ensign. Light green/blue fabric lower half, top right hand quarter. Union Jack in top left hand corner. Canvas inner edge with rope looped at top (stitched) looped at bottom (tied).“IWB 2005”, written on canvas edgeflags - military, raaf, ensign

James Gordon Doherty enlisted in the 1st reinforcements to the 38th Batt AIF on 11.4.16. He was hospitalised at sea with Chill 5.8.16. Appointed Acting Sergeant 5.1.17. Hospital again with Trench Feet 13.10.17. WIA on 29.4.18 GSW's to face, arms and back, DOW's the same day. Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re J.G Doherty. 1. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour, replica, not engraved. 2. Victory Medal, gold colour."1732 A. SGT JG Doherty 38 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

William (Billy) Bird VX 113169 enlisted in the 2/14th Batt 2nd AIF on 19.10.42 age 18 years. He served in the Pacific and was discharged from the Army on 21.8.46. Refer 136.2P re his sister Bettie. Refer 127.56 re Colin Odlum.Record of Service book A.A.B 83 re W Bird. Khaki card covers."VX113169 Pte Bird W"documents-records, military history-service records, army

Albert Ernest Boase enlisted in C Coy 22nd Batt AIF on 15.5.15 as Quarter Master Sergeant age 25 years. He embarked for Suez. He was hospitalised on 12.7.15 and diagnosed with Valvular Disease of the heart. He was discharged from the AIF on 21.10.15 medically unfit. Medal set, court mounted. Set of (3) re A.E Boase. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal. Replica not engraved..1 "559 Pte A.E. Boase 22/BN A.I.F"metalcraft, medals, military

Norman Graham, No 551 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Battalion on 1.6.1916 age 22 years 11 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, promoted to Cpl 22.8.1916, promoted to L/Sgt 18.11.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, KIA 7/9.6.1917, no known grave.Poem, gold printing on yellow background, frame is black with silver edging. Poem titled "Christmas Thoughts 1916" by Cpl. N. Graham 551. military history - souvenirs, frame accessories, 38th

These three Books, AAB 83, AAb 87 and AAF F 204 have belonged to Pte R G Fitz. Pte Fitz is a Victorian, he enlisted on 02 August 1941, interestingly his discharge was from 153 Aust Port Craft Coy, RAE.VX111423 Pte R G Fitz enlisted in the AIF on 02 August 1941, the books are originals that belonged to Pte Fitz.AAB 83 Record of Service Book, AAB 87 Demolization Procedure Book, AAF F 204 Members Personal Equipment CardAll books - VX111423 Pte R G Fitzvx111423 r g fitz, aab 83, aab 87, aaf f 204

When Australia joined World War I men were encouraged to enlist to help Australia aid their 'mother country' Britain in the war against Germany. Many men volunteered often joining at the same time as their friends from the same district, all over Australia.Bert Roper and Stewart Hollonds came from families living in the Kiewa Valley. Details of their service records are kept in the KVHS collection.Thick wooden dark frame with decoration on each corner. Two separate portraits of Soldiers Bert in oval shape and Stewart in rectangular shape. At the centre of the bottom are two coloured small flags - the Union Jack and another.On the back, behind each man, their names are written: "Bert Roper" and "Stewart Hollonds"bert roper, stewart hollonds, ww1 soldier, portraits of wwi soldiers

Upon approval of the construction of the new bridge, there was a move to retain the old bridge. It was a very significant connection to the world when first built and it was hoped that all or part of the old bridge could be retained. Town meetings were held and the National Trust approached to enlist their financial support. Significant as it demonstrates the efforts by the townspeople to retain the old bridge.Three and half column newspaper article from the Cobden Times Jan 16th 1985Handwritten at the top is "Cobden Times Jan 16th 1985". With handwritten corrections of names in the article.peterborough, peterborough old bridge, curdies river bridge