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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Arthur Edgar Judkins, 1914-1918
A short article about Arthur Edgar Judkins and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, Arthur was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, arthur edgar judkins -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frank Henry McGill, 1914-1918
A short article about Frank Henry McGill and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at BundooraOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frank henry mcgill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Donald McKay, 1914-1918
A short article about Donald McKay and his service in World War 1. Donald and his brother attended Greensborough State School.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald mckay -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John William Medhurst, 1914-1918
A short article about John William Medhurst and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john william medhurst, john mcphee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter Raywood Menzies, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter Raywood Menzies and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter raywood menzies -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Jonathan Lionel Mills, 1914-1918
A short article about Jonathan Lionel Mills and his service in World War 1. He was born in Upper Diamond Creek (Plenty).One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, jonathan lionel mills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James Alexander Mitchell, 1914-1918
A short article about James Alexander Mitchell and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james alexander mitchell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Donald Vary Paterson, 1914-1918
A short article about Donald Vary Paterson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald vary paterson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James William Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about James William Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james william poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Raywood Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about John Raywood Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john raywood poulter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James Richard Purcell, 1914-1918
A short article about James Richard Purcell and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james richard purcell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Roy Preston Quirk, 1914-1918
A short article about Roy Preston Quirk and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughTwo pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, roy preston quirk -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William David Sharpe, 1914-1918
A short article about William David Sharpe and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william david sharpe, william david sharp -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Thomas Baden Simpson, 1914-1918
A short article about Thomas Baden Simpson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas baden simpson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Reginald Emerson Sims, 1914-1918
A short article about Reginald Emerson Sims and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in Greensborough2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald emerson sims -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Certificate - Certificate of discharge, photocopy, Ministry of War Transport: continuous certificate of discharge: George Winfield Duncan, 1943
This card together with a log book was a vital record of service for any seaman serving on a Merchant vessel that had been commandeered for War transport work and needed to be validated to ensure eligibility to be taken on as qualified member of the crew. G.W. Duncan appears to have specialised in engine room and mechanical maintenance. He appears to have served aboard a number of vessels including merchant vessels commissioned into wartime service in WW2.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. small grey blue printed single fold seaman's photo identity card with printed guidelines and conditions of association / membership.stamped on front cover oval ribbon insignia surrounding roses and surmounted by crown with lettering : Ministry of War Transport Printed at lwr edge: Continuous / certificate of discharge. Inside left cover: seaman photo, name reg number and official stamp with date Inside right page: notes and information.war transport, ww2, merchant navy, merchant seamen, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), g.w. duncan -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, For King & Country, 2016
This book, a 2006 second edition of a book first published in 2004, includes additional material in the second edition. It has been meticulously compiled from a variety of official war records and local information and is the most comprehensive work available on the records of World War One enlistments from Warrnambool and district. Australia’s military involvement in World War One was highly significant and a most important event in the history of our growth as a nation and our newfound place on the world stage. This book is very important as it gives a comprehensive coverage of the people from Warrnambool and district who enlisted in World War One. It is an essential reference for researchers of those times and for family history recorders. This is a soft-cover book of 270 pages. It is the 2016 second edition of the book by Blair & Affleck of Great War Enlistments from Warrnambool and District. It has a blue cover with an image of a World War One battle scene in the background covering both the front and the back cover. The front cover has an inset colour photograph of the soldier figure from the Warrnambool War Memorial and the back cover has a colour photograph of the World War One Honor Roll from Christ Church, Warrnambool. The titles etc on the cover are printed in yellow. The book has a contents page, acknowledgements and introduction, an index, lists and descriptions of soldiers who died in the war and those who returned home, information on local Honour Boards and appendices.Front Cover: ‘For King & Country, Great War Enlistments from Warrnambool and District, Ron Blair and James Affleck, 2nd edition, 2016’ Spine: ‘For King and Country – Great War Enlistments from Warrnambool and District, Ron Blair and James Affleck’ world war one, enlistments in world war one from warrnambool and district., blair and affleck, warrnambool, history -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - British War Medal, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. British War Medal awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598. 22nd Battalion
World War 1 Military AwardSignificantRound medal. Silver colour. Multi coloured ribbon attachedFront:- Portrait of King George Rear:- Man on a Horse with 1914. 1918 on rimmedal awarded to australian personnel, 1st world war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Vivian Thomas, 1914-1918
A short article about Vivian Thomas and his service in World War 1. Vivian Thomas is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, vivian thomas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Caroline Elizabeth (Bessie) Gallagher, 1914-1918
A short article about Sister Caroline Elizabeth (Bessie) Gallagher and her service in World War 1. She worked at Mont Park in 1915.5 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, caroline (bessie) gallagher, bessie gallagher -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harry Frederick Miller, 1914-1918
A short article about Harry Frederick Miller and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment his wife was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harry frederick miller -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Preston Coe, 1914-1918
A short article about Victor Preston Coe and his service in World War 1. Victor Preston Coe was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor preston coe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James Richard Bell, 1914-1918
A short article about James Richard Bell and his service in World War 1. James Richard Bell is buried in St Helena Cemetery.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james richard bell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Henry James Burrows, 1914-1918
A short article about John Henry James Burrows and his service in World War 1. John Henry James Burrows was born in Greensborough.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john henry james burrows -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Thomas John Finnigan, 1914-1918
A short article about Thomas John Finnigan and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working at Mont Park.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas john finnigan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Eric Carl Garlick, 1914-1918
A short article about Eric Carl Garlick and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working as a farmhand in Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, eric carl garlick -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James George Gosstray, 1914-1918
A short article about James George Gosstray and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, James was living in Diamond Creek.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james george gosstray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Henry Green, 1914-1918
A short article about Henry Green and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, Henry was living at Grace Park GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry green -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Malcolm Stuart Kennedy, 1914-1918
A short article about Arthur Malcolm Stuart Kennedy and his service in World War 1. Malcolm Kennedy lived at St Clems, GreensboroughTwo pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, malcolm stuart kennedy