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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medallion - SECDAT Iraq, abt 2010
... Medallion, Australian Army Security Detachment, Iraq... Iraq Medallion, Australian Army Security Detachment, Iraq ...Medallion, Australian Army Security Detachment, Iraq. Obverse SECDAT badge, Reverse - flags of Australia & Iraq behind Australian Army rising sun badge.No 079medallion, secdat iraq -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Frame of "The Storey Begins", The Australian New Zealand Army Corps .....Lest We Forget
... The Australian New Zealand Army Corps .....Lest We Forget... Dandenong melbourne Frame of "The Storey Begins" The Australian New ...Gold painted wooden framed photograph of 'The Legend of Anzac" with 15 stories are displayed on a cut out on red background. -The Legend Begins -The Land and the Landing -The Chance of a Lifetime-Every Man A Volunteer -The Dardanelles -The Enemy Face- Johnny Turk -Making Do - Home Was Never Like This -An Informal Armistice -A new Landing - The Breakout -Dardanelles Committee -The Home Front -The New Enemy - Winter -Evacuation - The Great Deception -A.N.Z.A.C. Names and Places -Battle Honours, Flags, Drums and Medals -A.N.Z.A,C. … Lest WE Forget. Stating on the top left 2 Australian Medals Gallipoli Star Medal - Victory Medal (next) Rising Sun Badge NZ Expeditionary badge Victory Medal NZ Star Medal Australian Gallipoli Star Medal - The four medal star is bright bronze ensigned with a crown the obverse has cross gladius overlaid with oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of Ki ng George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the blades was authorised in 1918 and awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5th Aug 1914 & 31st Dec 1915. Australian and New Zealand Victory medal is a United Kingdom and British First World War Campaign Medal. The award of a common allied campaign recommended in March 1919. The New Zealand Star Medal, designed R.K. Peacock, eight pointed star (representing NZ and the seven Territories of Australia) surrounding a silver disc with the words " Gallipoli 1914-15. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Badge - War Service Badge, c1948
... Australian Women's Army Service... full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army... full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army ...This badge was awarded to Joan Cahill in 1948 for serving full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army Service. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service were she rose to the rank of Corporal.Gold metal badge with wing, rising sun and anchor design, crown at top.OBVERSE: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA', REVERSE: '1948 / ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT / A307351 / AMOR / SYDNEYburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two, joan cahill -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian...A black and white photograph of an Australian Army Training... and white photograph of an Australian Army Training Team Vietnam ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of an Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) advisor with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), Armoured Corps, sharing a meal with his Vietnamese counterpart during a lull in operations.photograph, aattv, army of the republic of north vietnam (arvn), 1 corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Hat Badge, Warrnambool High School
... australian army nursing service... at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing... at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing ...This badge belonged to Mirth Marfell who was a student at Warrnambool High School from 1929 to 1930 and from 1935 to 1936. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This badge is of interest, firstly as a memento of Warrnambool High School from the 1920s and 30s and secondly because it belonged to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Shield shaped metal and enamel badge with scroll attached to lower edge. The shield area is silver coloured with raised royal blue text centrally and a turquoise narrow rounded bar with golden coloured text under it. There is a thin wire across the upper area . The scroll is royal blue with golden coloured text . A pin clip is on the reverse.W h S NIL SINE LABORE WARRNAMBOOLmirth marfell, warrnambool high school, agricultural high school, warrnambool north technical school, warrnambool co-operative milling company, australian army nursing service, history of warrnambool -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Equipment - Lifebuoy, Marra Melbourne, 1955-1984
... australian army... to the Australian Army and renamed AS3051 (John Monash) and provided... to the Australian Army and renamed AS3051 (John Monash) and provided ...Marra was a refrigerated cargo ship built by Ardrossan Dry Dock & Ship Building Co. in 1955. The first owner was the Adelaide Steamship Co. Ltd., Melbourne . 1,396 gross tons. Lbd: 233'2" x 37'8" x 14'9". in May 1965 it was sold to the Australian Army and renamed AS3051 (John Monash) and provided a shuttle service from Australia to Vietnam transporting cargo for the Australian Task Force. In September 1974, it was sold to unknown buyers however prior to that sale, she worked the West Australian coast being used on the Ord River Project under 'Stateships' perhaps under lease. The Clydebuilt shipsite states she was renamed Asian Queen in 1976 , Arabian Victory in 1980 and finally Sea Rose in 1981. The ship was scrapped in May 1984 at Gadani Beach, Pakistan. Lifebuoys are an essential piece of equipment on a ship. Because the name of the ships it belongs to is written on it is often the only memorabilia left from the ship when it is sent to scrapyard.Round buoy decorated in red and yellow sections with the word "Marra Melbourne" painted on the front. There is a rope that is strung through sections of the exterior.In black paint on the front of the buoy: "MARRA MELBOURNE"safety wheel, lifebelt, water wheely, ring buoy, lifering, lifesaver, life donut, life preserver, perry buoy, lifebuoy, lifesaving equipment, rescue, drowning, vietnam war, adelaide steamship, john monash, australian army, life buoy -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Manual
... with Australian Army circa 1955.Technical manuals and User Handbooks were..., Full Tracked M113A1 ( FS }. Published by Australian Army 17... Support, Full Tracked M113A1 ( FS }. Published by Australian Army ...M113 family of Armoured vehiclesentered service with Australian Army circa 1955.Technical manuals and User Handbooks were essential equipment for Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) tradesmen permanently attached to Armoured Corps regiments as Light Aid Detachments (LAD) or AFV Workshops and were responsible for repairs and maintenance of a nature beyond the expertise of AFV crewmen and just short of major rebuilds undertaken by Base Workshop detachments.Research and historical display value, Part of a collection of workshop manuals and user handbooks relating to equipment on issue to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles during the latter half of the twentieth century.Green vinyl covered manual 54 pages, bound with metal screws being technical Manual User Handbook Carrier Fire Support, Full Tracked M113A1 ( FS }. Published by Australian Army 17 December 1970Ink stamp on title page " 8/13 VMR Regimental Collection " -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian... the Royal Australian Army Catering Corps prepare the evening meal... the Royal Australian Army Catering Corps prepare the evening meal ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of the kitchen at the1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Cooks from the Royal Australian Army Catering Corps prepare the evening meal for hospital staff and patients.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, royal australian catering corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Education Department Victoria
... australian army nursing service... at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing... at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing ...This medallion was awarded to Mirth Marfell for swimming. The award was given to students in Victorian schools for advanced prowess in swimming and lifesaving. Mirth Marfell was a student at Warrnambool High School in 1935 when she received the medallion. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This medallion is of interest, firstly as an example of the medallion given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Circular metal medallion . Obverse features raised semi naked figure holding a cloth across the lower torso with one hand and a palm like branch in the other hand, an oval shield with text and decorative sprays of leaves. The reverse features the back of a naked female figure with long hair and a trident holding the hand of a child half immersed in the sea, another child"s head is raised above the sea. A lighthouse is featured on the distant shore. MIRTH MARFELL 1933. 34 on rim EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA SWIMMING AND LIFE SAVINGmirth marfell, warrnambool co-operative milling company, australian army nursing service, history of warrnambool -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Titles
... Royal Australian Army Ordanance Corps Shoulder Bars... Titles Royal Australian Army Ordanance Corps Shoulder Bars Badge ...Royal Australian Army Ordanance Corps Shoulder Barsbadge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... Royal Australian Army Medical Corps cap badge... Royal Australian Army Medical Corps cap badge Badge/Buttons ...Royal Australian Army Medical Corps cap badgebadge/buttons, present, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... Royal Australian Army Dental Corps cap badge... Royal Australian Army Dental Corps cap badge Badge/Buttons ...Royal Australian Army Dental Corps cap badgebadge/buttons, present, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (placed on U212)... Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (placed on U212) Badge ...Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps (placed on U212)badge/buttons, currernt, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Buttons
... Australian Army Coat Button silver- (1 large)... Australian Army Coat Button silver- (1 large) Badge/Buttons Army ...Australian Army Coat Button silver- (1 large)badge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Buttons
... Australian Army Jacket Buttons Black - (1 small)... Australian Army Jacket Buttons Black - (1 small) Badge/Buttons Army ...Australian Army Jacket Buttons Black - (1 small)badge/buttons, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Buttons
... Australian Army Catering Corps Brass,small (1)... Australian Army Catering Corps Brass,small (1) Badge/Buttons 1953 ...Australian Army Catering Corps Brass,small (1)badge/buttons, 1953+, army -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - trench coat, Heavy Army olive green trench coat
... Heavy Australian Army trench coat with silver buttons... green trench coat Heavy Australian Army trench coat with silver ...Heavy Australian Army trench coat with silver buttonsTempalton (?) 3/643(?) on label.1957 Size 7 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Framed Photograph
... Collage of Photographs of members of 161 RECCE Australian... of members of 161 RECCE Australian Army Framed Photograph Photograph ...Collage of Photographs of members of 161 RECCE Australian Army161 recce photo collage -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle, M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier, 1958 approx
... Armoured personnel carrier used by the Australian Army... by the Australian Army in Vietnam. M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier Vehicle ...Armoured personnel carrier used by the Australian Army in Vietnam.ARN - 134253armoured vehicles, military, armoured personnel carrier, m113 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO EASTER, Mar 1970
... Slide. Bendigo Easter. Australian Army Pipe Band.... Easter. Australian Army Pipe Band. Slide BENDIGO EASTER. ...Slide. Bendigo Easter. Australian Army Pipe Band.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter., bendigo easter. -
Bendigo Military Museum
document - ARMY DOCUMENTS WW2, WWII
... to Australian Army Staff in London in 1947. 2054.2) Issued to L. J....1) Stamped by Australian Army Staff .2) Addressed... to report for Medical Examination. .1) Stamped by Australian Army ...2054.1) Travel pass issued to L. J. KUPKE whilst attached to Australian Army Staff in London in 1947. 2054.2) Issued to L. J. KUPKE VX93892 requesting that he report for a medical examination in Bendigo on corner of Pall Mall and Bull St. Leslie John KUPKE initially signed Mobilization forms on 12.7.1943 as No V513056 age 18 years. He then transferred to the AIF on 3.12.1943 as No VX93892. He embarked for Bougainville with the the 15th Aust Infantry Battalion on 23.11.1944, hospital with Hookworm from 8.6.1945 to 30.6.1945, embarked for Australia returning on 1.6.1946, hospital with Malaria on 17.8.1946. On 21.1.1947 he embarked for England as a POW voyage guard and returned on 14.6.1947. Discharged from the Army 1.7.1947..1) Free leave travel pass issued to L. J. KUPKE VX93892. Army form W4098. .2) Notice to report for Medical Examination..1) Stamped by Australian Army Staff .2) Addressed to Leslie John KUPKE, Sparrowhawk Rd. Long Gully.documents-army records, travel -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... Rising Sun badge. Australian Army. Worn on the left side.... Australian Army. Worn on the left side of the Ceremonial hat KFF ...Rising Sun badge. Australian Army. Worn on the left side of the Ceremonial hat KFF (brim up) by Australian Army personnel. Current version used from 1991. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARMY HEADQUARTERS SURVEY REGIMENT, BENDIGO, 10 May, 1964
... Australian Army war. sixteen million maps Australian Territories and... of the Australian Army for the remainder of the war years. During... plant Australian Army war. sixteen million maps Australian ...Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Bendigo. Public Inspection at 'Fortuna', 10 May 1964. Donation 2/-. Includes photos of the Entrance Hall, Music Room and Villa. 3 army photos. In 1942 the mansion was occupied by the Australian Survey Corps and 'Fortuna' became the site of the base map production plant of the Australian Army for the remainder of the war years. During this period approximately sixteen million maps of Australian Territories and theatres of operation in the South West Pacific Area, were produced for use by the Allied Services. This function was continued as a peace time role in the post war years, and in 1951 ''Fortuna'' was purchased by the Commonwealth Government. As the largest unit of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, AHQ Survey Regiment carries out mapping in all parts of the Commonwealth and Territories including Papua and New Guinea. The Regiment is not only capable of doing its own field surveys but is responsible for the drawing and printing of map compilations from Royal Australian Survey Corps units in all States. . . . Includes map of grounds.buildings, residential, fortuna villa, army headquarters survey regiment, bendigo. public inspection at 'fortuna', 1964. photos of the entrance hall, music room and villa. mansion was occupied by australian survey corps and 'fortuna' site of the base map production plant australian army war. sixteen million maps australian territories and theatres of operation in the south west pacific area, were produced for use by the allied services. 1951 ''fortuna'' was purchased by the commonwealth government. royal australian survey corps, ahq survey regiment mapping commonwealth and territories including papua and new guinea. royal australian survey corps units in all states. map of grounds -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian...A colour photograph of a member of the Australian Army... War A colour photograph of a member of the Australian Army ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection A colour photograph of a member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) supervising the traning of Chinese (Nung) Mercanaries at the Mike Force Training Area, Marble Mountain, Danang, 2 Corps region of South Vietnam.photograph, aattv, chinese nung mercenaries, marble mountain, 2 corps, mike force, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Brassard
... Australian Army, Engineering Development Establisment.... writing in a white round circle. Australian Army, Engineering ...Worn by all Army personnel and civilian employees whilst deployed on research trips prior to camouflage uniforms.Green army armband/brassard with white writing in a white round circle.Australian Army, Engineering Development Establisment.brassard, arm band -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Green beret, Green beret with ordinance badge
... Royal Corp Australian Army Ordinance... Australian Army Ordinance ...Green beret with ordinance badgeRoyal Corp Australian Army Ordinance -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Army, Khaki Jumper, 1996
... Australian Army badger on left shoulder,... melbourne Uniform, Army, Khaki Jumper Woollen jumper. Australian ...Woollen jumper.Australian Army badger on left shoulder, -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian..., of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), at the special forces... Opie and WO1 Bill Birkett, of the Australian Army Training Team ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A colour photograph of Capt Len Opie and WO1 Bill Birkett, of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV), at the special forces camp at Lake Lac Thien where they are working with Rhade, M'nong, Muong and Sedang Montagnards.photograph, aattv, capt len opie, wo1 bill birkett, lake lac thien, rhade, m'nong, muong, sedang montagnards, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Inhaler, Probyn Williams, Mayer & Meltzer, c. 1900
... australian army medical corps... Street. He was appointed Captain Australian Army Medical Corps... Australian Army Medical Corps, AIF and served in Gallipoli ...Hurley, Sir Thomas Ernest Victor (1888-1958) was gifted this Probyn Williams inhaler in 1914. After studying at Melbourne University, Victorian-born Hurley was a Medical Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital until he commenced private practice in Collins Street. He was appointed Captain Australian Army Medical Corps, AIF and served in Gallipoli with the 2nd Field Ambulance. He served in Enypt, London, and the Western Front during World War 1. He gained a Companion of the Order of St George and St Michael in 1917. Upon return to Melbourne he held positions such as surgeon to Victoria Police (1928-1956), elected to Council of the Victorian branch of the British Medical Association, member of the Charities Board of Victoria and foundation member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and chaired the Flying Personnel Research Committee m a consulting surgeon at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. This apparatus is transitional between Clover's and Hewitt's having Clover's narrow "ways" and compact size, but using Hewitt's ether-control lever.Black round topped box with brass hooks [missing] at front and brass hinges at rear. The initials T.E.V.H. are printed in gold leaf on the front. There is a black fabric handle on the top. Inside the box is black padding with the manufacturer's logo printed in gold leaf. There is a square section in the base of the box for holding the square clear glass bottle for ether. The pear-shaped mask is made of metal. There is also a metal ether measure for pouring the ether. The metal inhaler is ovoid shaped. The rotating gauge has a series of numbers engraved onto the inhaler for measurement. There is an elbow joint attaching a re-breather bag, with a small amount of waxy paper remaining attached with a thin ribbon. There is a small glass bulb encased in a metal housing. Printed in gold leaf on front of box: T.E.V.H. •Printed in gold leaf on inside lid of box: MAYER & MELTZER / LONDON / MELBOURNE & CAPE TOWN •Engraved on side of inhaler: PRESENTED / TO / T.E.V. Hurley Esq.,M.D.M.S. / by / THE M.S.S. / 15.6.14. •Engraved on reverse side of inhaler: PROBYN WILLIAMS / ETHER INHALER •Moulded into connector on elbow joint: MAYER & MELTZER •Stamped into base of metal pourer: MAYER & MELTZER / LONDON •Blue sticker with white printed text on front of inhaler: O.2.21.hurley, thomas ernest victor, probyn williams, university of melbourne, world war 1, wwi, gallipoli, australian army medical corps, medical student society, mayer & meltzer, clover, joseph, hewitt, fredrick william -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Lest We Forget
... , in particular the nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service, during... there are the words ""CENTAUR" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP". The words "AUSTRALIAN... of the Australian Army Nursing Service, during WW2. The booklet has a light ...A commemorative booklet about the role of nurses, in particular the nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service, during WW2. The booklet has a light cardboard cover of buff colour and contains 28 pages. This booklet was published as a fund raiser for the "Centaur" War Nurses Memorial Fund.The booklet is entitled "Lest We Forget" and has the Red Cross symbol surrounded by an olive wreath printed, in colour, on the cover. There is an image of the hospital ship Centaur superimposed on the Red Cross symbol. Beneath the wreath there are the words ""CENTAUR" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP". The words "AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE" are printed across the bottom of the cover page and the price was 2/-.