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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents - VX111423 Pte R G Fitz, Mid 20 Century
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 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Framed Photo - Soldiers: Bert Roper and Stewart Hollonds
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Town of Port Melbourne WWI certificate presented to J J Morgan, 1920
"Uncle jack" was John James Morgan, enlisted 24 July 1915, aged 27 years and 11 months.. Born Wales. Addrress 257 Esplanade East, Port Melbourne. Returned 1919. Next of Kin: James Morgan 122 Thomas Street, Tonypandy Wales.Postcard photo of certificate presented to J J Morgan on his return from World War I, by the Town of Port Melbourne Reverse side is a message from "Aunty mabel" to "Richie" asking if his mother would also like onewar - world war i, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, local government - town of port melbourne, john james morgan -
Peterborough History Group
Article - Submission bid for retention of Peterborough Bridge, Cobden Times, 1985
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 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile, 68 Eglinton Street, Kew, 1980-2000
Framed embroidery, 68 Eglinton Street Kew. Undated. Home of the Bogle family during the First World War. Thomas Bogle Reg No. 479 Church of England, Single, Labourer, Father William Bogle (same address), enlisted 1915 29th Battalion B CompanyNoneSmall framed tapestry of 68 Eglinton Street, a single-fronted weatherboard cottage in Kew.68 EGLINTON STREEThouses - eglinton street - kew (vic), tapestries -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Ernest Castledine with friend, Emily Beckett (on his left) and unidentified woman, c1939
George Ernest Castledine (1914-1941) from Lower Plenty with friend Emily Beckett and possibly his fiance Jean Simonson of Montmorency. George would be the first soldier from the Shire of Eltham to be killed in the Second World War after he enlisted in January 1940. Digital file only created from scan of print on loangeorge ernest castledine, pier -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed certificate, 1945
Certificates such as these were given to the families of service-men killed while serving overseas. They were often given out at the welcome home ceremonies for returned men. The returned men received a certificate of appreciation while those for the deceased were given to their families.Jack Birrell was a local lad.... unfinished.Black framed certificate "Black timber framed print with glass – Picture of ship, cannon and plane at top between two Australian Flags with the Kyneton Shire Logo.( Established 1865) Signed by the President under seal with the Australian Commonwealth Military forces emblem at the bottom.enscribed as follows: Presented to Jack Birrell He made the supreme sacrifice By the President, Councillors and Citizens of the Shire of Kyneton In appreciation of His response to the call of the empire by Voluntarily enlisting for active Service overseas. Given under the common seal of the Shire of Kyneton by the President, Councillors and Citizens of this sixth day of September 1945. Signed President W L Hooppell Secretary Swanson "jack birrell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38TH BN, C.1918
Photo is; Robert John Milligan No 1877 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 34 in 2nd reinforcements 38th Bn, embarked for England 16.8.1916, due to getting into trouble he does not embark for France until 3.1.1918, WIA 30.8.1918 GSW to Arm and Thigh, discharged from the AIF 20.3.19120Postcard photo sepia tone showing a soldier standing hands behind back, has Sergeants stripes on one arm, studio background, inscription on front.On front in black, “Yrs sincerely R.J.Milligan”, On rear in pencil, “R.J. Milligan C/- J. Milligan Maiden Gully”photographs, 38th bn, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DRIVERS LICENCE, c.1942
Licence issued to: Pte William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.7.1943 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.10.1948 he was a Driver in No 53 Aust BIPOD PL AASC. Refer Reg No's 79, 82, 83, 84, 85.5, 86. Australian Army Driving Licence No 10782. Tan buckram stiff folding cover.Top centre: Australian Military Forces Left: Army No. VX126789 Left: Pte Centre: Name (in full): Greenman, William Herbert Right: Transferred to (unit): 2/167 Aust Gen Tpt Coy"documents - licences, military history - army, personal effects - identification -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, pre 1917
Photo is William Owen MUMFORD. He enlisted 17.10.1916 aged 19 years in the 24th Reinforcements 7th Batt AIF Regt No 7271. Embarked for England 19.2.1917, transferred to 23rd Batt. KIA 3.10.1917 at Menin Road, Ypres Belgium. Refer Honor Roll Cat No 1204.Photo, black / white, of a soldier in uniform with peak hat, studio garden scene as background.photograph, 7th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWII
James William JENKINS V236058 enlisted in the Army 3.2.1942 aged 21 years. On discharge on 27.2.1946 he held the rank of Sapper in 7th Aust Army Troops Company. The brass plate mounting has 5 spaces for medals indicating that there was possibly 3 more originally on the set.Medals, brass plate mounted, set of 2. Re J W JENKINS. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Australian Service Medal. V236058 J W JENKINSmedals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 enlisted in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c. 1941
The photos relate to Vivian Raymond George Thomas No VX15538, enlisted on 17.5.40 age 28 years. Embarked for the Middle East with D Coy 2/14th Batt holding the rank of CPL. The Batt returned to Australia before then embarking for New Guinea where he was KIA on 28.11.1942.All black & white photographs. .1) Church, Jerusalem. .2) Sheep in countryside & shepherd Jerusalem. .3) Male serviceman. .4) 2 Male servicemen & Jewish 3 children in front of car. .5) Same as above. .6) Group of soldiers with rifles. .7) Nazareth - scenery & town. .8) Soldier in shorts & slouch hat in countryside. .9) View of Bathsaida - Palestine. .10) View of market in Bethlehem, animals & people. .11) View of Nazareth town. .12) Soldier in slouch hat & shorts. .13) Nazareth - view of countryside. .14) Nazareth - animals, people & town. .15) Mountain view, Palestine. .16) View of Galilee Sea.photography-photographs, military history - army, palestine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF WW2, c.WWII
.1) Arthur John Gorsuch Hando No 116921 enlisted in the RAAF on 19.7.1942 age 18 years. At discharge on 12.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2) - .5) Photographs reflect service life in Darwin during World War II..1) Portrait of WWII Airmen - copy of original. .2) Group photograph of a football team - copy of original. .3) Group sitting on truck - copy of original. .4) x 2 Trucks - copy of original. .5) Group of 3 - copy of original..1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO 4th from top, 5 RC Air Force footy team. .3) 2nd World War, Darwin, ARTHUR J HANDO. Pop 1st one sitting on car, no hat. .5) A HANDO.photography-photographs, military history- army - airforce, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - XMAS CARD, 1940 -1943
Leslie Alfred TENNANT VX55621 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 12.5.41. On discharge from the AIF 30.10.45 he was a Craftsman in 2/4th Base Work Shops. Cat No 520 is another card from Les to A McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for more information re Miss A McLURE.Christmas card made from cardboard, folds in half, has red and blue cord where it folds in half, front has drawing of a town with a mosque , card is yellowish with blue coloured drawing. Inside card in pen " Dear Mrs. McClure I wish you and all your family a Merry Xmas and a happy new year, from Your sincere friend Les Tennant VX55621 PTE L.A. Tennant."documents - cards, greetings, xmas, middle east -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1, Post WW11
Frederick George East. WWI Service , " Royal Army Mecial Corp", British. WW2 Service. Enlisted in the AIF on 13.10.41. Part of "Sparrow Force” he was a POW. On discharge from the AIF 10.12.45 he was a Capt serving in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refer 516.7, 517, 538.2.Medals, set of (8) court mounted Re F.G. East . "ED" 1.1914 -1915 Star. 2.British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939-45. 7. Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal.Medals 1,2,3 - "56520, CPL F.G.East R.A.M.C" Medals 4,5,6,7 - "VX64901 , F.G. East" Medal 8 - "VX64901 Capt. F.G. East"numismatics - military medals, british - australian -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, c.1915
JOHN JOSEPH COLLINS No 3483 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Battalion on 4.8.1915 age 18 years. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Bn 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, appointed Driver 18.4.1916, return to Australia 8.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919.Brown wooden framed, hand coloured portrait of AIF Soldier JOHN JOSEPH COLLINS in uniform. portraits, photography, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, DEMOBILIZATION, August 1945
Item issued to John Claude William LEDEUX. Previous service in the CMF Regt No V24623 then enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX81693 on 26.6.1942 age 39 years. Discharged with the rank of private on 24.10.1945 serving in 20th Australian Motor Regiment. There re 12 Cat No’s attached to this Cat No.Brown cardboard cover containing cream paper pages printed in black. Issued by Australian Military Forces.military history - records, documents - army records, demobilization -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Raymond Aubrey Gardiner enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 8.7.16. Embarked 20.10.16. He passed Lewis Gunnery School in England and was then in the field 3 months when he was KIA by shell fire on 4.10.17. A brother Claude served in the 46th Batt. Refer 1896.Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re R.A Gardiner. 1. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour, replica not engraved. 2. Victory Medal, gold colour."2325 A.Cpl RA Gardiner 38 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Alfred Gray No 3766 enlisted in 12th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 44 years 4 months, embarked for Eygpt on 23.11.15, embarked for France 29.3.16. He Died of Disease (DOD) on 16.8.16, Dilation of the Heart and Anaesthenia. Refer 1658 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re Alfred Gray. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal."3766 Pte A.Gray 6 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Clarence Wilfred Curnow enlisted initially as V12644 on 1.4.1941 then joined the AIF on 27.8.42 as VX100151 and served in 1st Aust Pack Transport Coy AASC. At discharge from the Army he was a L/Cpl on 24.10.45. He had 652 days in Australia and 638 days outside Australia.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (4) Re C.W.Curnow. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."VX100151 C.W.Curnow"medal set, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Hughy Pippin No 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Hughy enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements to the Batt on 3.4.16. Embarked 16.8.16. WIA 4.2.17 GSW to face. WIA 11.8.18 shrapnel wound to groin severe. To hospital at sea with Influenza 6.2.19. Discharged from the AIF on 25.5.19. Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re H Pippin. 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory medal. "1895 L Cpl H Pippin 38th Bn AIF"medals, campaign, military -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Statuette, Simpson and His Donkey, Unknown
John Simpson Kirkpatrick enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps serving as a stretcher bearer at Gallipoli. With the help of a donkey he recovered wounded from the battlefield, often under fire. He was killed in action on 19 May 1915 and was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his act of bravery.Simpson and his donkey has become the most famous of the images arising from Australia's Gallipoli Campaign in the First World WarA small statuette depicting a World War 1 Australian serviceman assisting a wounded comrade who is riding on a donkey. This statuette is made from pewter and symbolises the brave deeds of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick who, during the early days of the Gallipoli campaign, similarly assisted a number of wounded servicemen. This Army Medical Corps serviceman was a stretcher bearer and commonly known as "Simpson". The statuette is mounted on a stained wooden base which has a small title plate at its front edge.Title plate inscribed "SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY" -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Pocket Book, A.R. Sharrock, 1944
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD - CHRISTMAS 57TH BATT, c.1918
Card was sent by "Pte Albert Victor Whitelaw", No. 4936, 57th Battalion, AIF. He enlisted on 23 August 1915 at the age of 32 and RTA 10 June 1919. Recipient was Miss E. Keast, fiancee and later wife of Robert H. Baron. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page folded card featuring 57th Battalion insignia on front cover. Behind the insignia are the numerals 57 below a Rising Sun. Inside on LHS is a 57th Battalion colour patch. On the RHS is a series of red banners listing the battalion's battle honours. Text in black ink. Pages secured with black and red card.Handwritten in pencil on inside of card: 'Pte Whitelaw, A.V., to Mrs E. Keast with Good Wishes.cooper collection, albert whitelaw, 57th battalion, christmas card, robert h. baron -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, Post 1918
Archibald Smith Johnson. It appears that he initially enlisted on 16.7.1915 and was posted as a GNR in Divisional Ammunition Column based at Albert Park Depot. He was discharged Medically unfit on 10.12.1915 with Defective Vision. He re enlisted on 17.2.1916 No 4595 in 11th Reo’s 24th Bn, embark for England 21.3.1916, hospital 11.7.1916 NYD, rejoin unit 2.8.1916, embark for France 16.9.1916, hospital 6.10.1916 with Chronic bronchitis, rejoin unit 17.11.1916, hospital 20.11.1916 Influenza, rejoin unit 25.12.1916, hospital 8.1.1917 Influenza, rejoin unit 12.2.1917, hospital 5.3.1917 with Scabies then classed as well with Influenza & Impetigo, rejoin unit 28.3.1917, hospital 8.8.1917 with Trachoma, return to Australia 1.11.1917 with Trachomia left Eye, discharged MU 15.2.1918.Certificate, red decorative border with Britannica seated RHS & 2 soldiers presenting arms LHS. Certificate for service with honour is for A S JOHNSTON AIF. Certificate printed on fawn cardboard backing.Handwritten bottom right corner: “A S Johnson Australian Imperial Force” Underneath in print: “Served with honour and was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 15.2.18” Underneath handwritten signature: “King George R J” In black print bottom LHS: “V4477”certificate, disabled, distinction, great war -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph, Private Cyril Buckler, c1916
Studio portrait of 5347 Private Cyril Buckler, 14th Battalion, presented in his memory as a past student, by his parents to North Wangaratta State School. Cyril was a postman from Wangaratta Victoria, prior to enlistment on 16 February 1916. He embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for Egypt. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. Private Buckler was killed in action near Pozieres, France, on 7 August 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. This image of Cyril Buckler in uniform with the rank of Sergeant was probably taken while he was serving in the Senior Cadets or Citizen Forces prior to enlistment in the AIF Framed photograph presented to North Wangaratta State School in memory of a past student killed in action at Pozieres, France on 7 Aug 1916 during the First World War. North Wangaratta State School 2391 opened in May 1881 and closed on October 26 1969. Today a plaque commemorates the old site in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta.Wooden frame with gold insert, wooden mount. Coloured paper Union Jack on top left of mounting, Red Ensign on top right of mounting. Inscriptions in white paint. Glass front. Back has wire hangings. Has paper backing has stitching on three sides, some paper backing is ripped.For King and Country. Presented to North Wangaratta State School No 2391 by Mr & Mrs W. Buckler in memory of their son Sgt Cyril Buckler who was killed in action at Pozieres France 7 Aug 1916 world war 1, france, pozieres, north wangaratta state school, cyril buckler -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Junior Legatee Noel Shiels, 194
A portrait of a former Junior Legatee, Noel Shiels who had enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in World War 2. It was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). Research on NAA.gov.au and DVA confirms it was Noel Lindsey Sheils Service No 430062, who was born 31 March 1924 in Preston who joined the RAAF when he enlisted on 4 December 1942, he became a pilot and his rank was flying officer and was posted with the 37 Squadron. His father was James Howard Sheils Service No 158 of the 1st Bay AFA who died in May 1931 leaving his wife and 5 children. Noels brother Brian joined the AIF, his sister Wendy joined the WRANS.A record of a junior legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of Noel Shiels in RAAF uniform, he had been a junior legatee. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.junior legatee, raaf, noel shiels -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Annual Report/s, "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for period 28 Jan. 1916 to 30th June 1917", Original 1917
Photocopy - 29 A3 sheets of "Tramway Board - Report and Statement of Accounts - for period 28 Jan. 1916 to 30th June 1917", who took over the cable tram operations from the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTO Co). Gives details of the Board members, actions against the cable tram operator, passenger statistics, financial statements, General Managers Report, Cost and description of the undertaking, fares, routes and mileage, freehold and leasehold property, balance sheet, stats, revenue accounts, graphs of monthly revenue, passengers carried and car mileage for the period 30/6/1914 to 30/6/1917. 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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BCOF, “MY JOURNEY’, 2017
“MY JOURNEY’ ‘ THE LIFE AND TIMES/ OF DONALD HENRY NANCARROW/ 1927-2017” 2nd AIF Service No VX 96723. Enlisted 21 March 1945. AWOL. To Japan- age 19 years March 1946. “Tour of Duty” in Japan ended September 1947. Discharged 9 October 1947Soft cover book Cover- front clear hard plastic, back black cardboard, metal spiral bound. Title page - black print on white paper 97 Pages- cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps Title Page- handwritten donors name Title Page- handwritten donors name- blue pen “ Carol NANCARROW/ Mob 0418 382 503books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan