Harry Cowley No 2615 enlisted in the 6th reinforcements to the 22nd Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 27.10.15. Transferred to the 7th Batt AIF on 24.2.16. Embarked for France 26.3.16. Hospitalised 4.7.17 with injured knee, hospital again 26.6.18 with Catarrh. WIA 11.8.18 GSW to right shoulder. Discharged from the AIF on 6.7.19. Chevrons were worn inverted on the right sleeve of the uniform below the elbow. Colour patches were worn as shown on each arm.Items relating to H. Cowley. .1) Chevrons denoting years of service, 4 blue "V" shaped stripes on a piece of kahki uniform cloth. .2) Colour Patch, cloth, brown over red, 7th Batt AIF. .3) Same as .1)uniforms - military, military equipment

Corporal Hugh Terence O'Reilly VX108560 was born in Temora, NSW on 25 September 1916. He later lived in Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Victoria, and enlisted at Sunshine with the Australian Army on 29 July 1942. He served in New Guinea, and at the time of discharge on 8 November 1945 was posted with the 22 Australian Infantry Battalion. Additional service number recorded is V37790. In civilian life Hugh Terence O'Reilly was employed in the manufacture of fibrous plaster boards.The significance is that the Shire of Braybrook, and perhaps other councils, recognised their citizens who served in the Australian Armed Forces during World War 2, by presenting them with Certificates in appreciation of their military service.Yellowish background. Grey scale diagrammatic image of warships, tank, and aeroplanes at the top. Vertical posts with swords and wreaths along the sides. At the bottom a diagrammatic image containing in colour the Union Jack and the Australian flag, the Shire of Braybrook Coat of Arms, the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces insignia, and a red coloured circular seal.Presented to Hugh T. O'Reilly. The President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services with the Australian Armed Forces, and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality for your noble effort for King and Country. Given under the Seal of President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook, this second day of August, 1946. J. R. Parsons - President, 'illegible' - Shire Secretary

This object relates to Sir Leslie James MORSHEAD. He was born on 18/09/1889 in Ballarat, VIC. Sir Leslie James served in the ARMY AIF (NX8) enlisting on, 09/09/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARMY AIF as a RL (GEN LIST) 2 MD on 02/02/1950. Sir Leslie James MORSHEAD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary Eliza MORSHEAD (Mother)photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Harold Ernest GOLDSMITH. He was born on 03/01/1914 in Ballarat, VIC. Harold Ernest served in the Army (VX22236) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat North, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST W/SHOP COY A E M E as a Army Non-Commissioned Craftsman(CFN) on 10/07/1945. Harold Ernest GOLDSMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice GOLDSMITH.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Harold Ernest GOLDSMITH. He was born on 03/01/1914 in Ballarat, VIC. Harold Ernest served in the Army (VX22236) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat North, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST W/SHOP COY A E M E as a Army Non-Commissioned Craftsman(CFN) on 10/07/1945. Harold Ernest GOLDSMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice GOLDSMITH.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Harold Ernest GOLDSMITH. He was born on 03/01/1914 in Ballarat, VIC. Harold Ernest served in the Army (VX22236) enlisting on, 05/06/1940 in Ballarat North, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST W/SHOP COY A E M E as a Army Non-Commissioned Craftsman(CFN) on 10/07/1945. Harold Ernest GOLDSMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice GOLDSMITH.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Arthur Ernest BLAKE. He was born on 1/01/1896 in Clunes, VIC. Arthur Ernest served in the Army (3724) enlisting on, 08/08/1915 in Boulder, WA before being discharged from duties with the 12 REINFORCEMENTS/11 BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/06/1919. Arthur Blake was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Arthur Ernest BLAKE was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Sydney Oswald CLARK. He was born on 21/01/1923 in Ararat, VIC. Sydney Oswald served in the AMF (VX15042 V240218) enlisting on, 26/11/1941 in Ararat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 31/51 AUST INF BN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/07/1946. Sydney Oswald CLARK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Percival Oswald CLARK (Father).A 2753/ DALE J V/RAAF/CofEsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ronald D2/13 David. He was born on 03/10/1922 in Camperdown, VIC. Ronald D2/13 served in the Army (VX138872) enlisting on, 03/05/1943 in Bostocks Creek, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/13 AUS FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 12/06/1946. Ronald D2/13 David was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary BREWER.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John HALLIGAN. He was born on 1/01/1895 in Ballarat, VIC. John served in the AIF (1355; 72830) enlisting on, 27/10/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 59th BATTN as a Army Commissioned Lieutenant (LT) on 31/05/1917. John HALLIGAN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isobel HALLIGAN (Mother). John Halligan was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to John HALLIGAN. He was born on 1/01/1895 in Ballarat, VIC. John served in the AIF (1355; 72830) enlisting on, 27/10/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 59th BATTN as a Army Commissioned Lieutenant (LT) on 31/05/1917. John HALLIGAN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isobel HALLIGAN (Mother). John Halligan was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Keith McLEOD. He was born on 08/02/1910 in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Norman Keith served in the Army (VX77087) enlisting on, 02/03/1942 in Wagga Wagga, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 1 AUST SPECIAL INTELI PERS GRP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 20/11/1945. Norman Keith McLEOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice McLEOD.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Keith McLEOD. He was born on 08/02/1910 in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Norman Keith served in the Army (VX77087) enlisting on, 02/03/1942 in Wagga Wagga, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 1 AUST SPECIAL INTELI PERS GRP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 20/11/1945. Norman Keith McLEOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice McLEOD.Includes photocopy picture of SM working as Farrierfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Sir Leslie James MORSHEAD. He was born on 18/09/1889 in Ballarat, VIC. Sir Leslie James served in the ARMY AIF (NX8) enlisting on, 09/09/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARMY AIF as a RL (GEN LIST) 2 MD on 02/02/1950. Sir Leslie James MORSHEAD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary Eliza MORSHEAD (Mother)Sir Leslie Morsheadliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Sir Leslie James MORSHEAD. He was born on 18/09/1889 in Ballarat, VIC. Sir Leslie James served in the ARMY AIF (NX8) enlisting on, 09/09/1914 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARMY AIF as a RL (GEN LIST) 2 MD on 02/02/1950. Sir Leslie James MORSHEAD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary Eliza MORSHEAD (Mother)Engraved on Front - "L.L."personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Badge with motif of the Rising Sun, for use on Australian Army slouch hats. Rising Sun includes rays of sunshine in an arch around a crown, below which there is a scroll bearing text. On reverse, two loops are soldered to the badge and a pin is fed through both loops, used for attachment to slouch hat. On front: “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Oliver Charles MURPHY. He was born on 1/01/1879 in Lexton, VIC. Oliver Charles served in the Army (6047) enlisting on, 20/03/1916 in Swan Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 23/06/1919. Oliver Charles MURPHY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs Sarah Ann MURPHY - Wife.Three tags of leather attached via a light brown cotton tape. Two tags are hexagonal in shape with two holes punched in opposite sides; the third tag is round with two holes punched at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. The tags are embossed/branded with text.Round tag: “O C MURPHY (on outer)/5/BATT/6047/A I/ C E” Hexangonal tag: “MURPHY OC/ PTE/6047/C E/5 AIF” Hexagonal tag: “6047/5/ OC MURPHY”first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This gear bag was issued to Sergent Harold Loraine Reed, who was born in 14 Aug 1889 in Portland, Victoria. Reed enlisted in the army in 1940 in Ballarat to serve in WWI, and was discharged from 8 Battalion in 1943. Gear bags such as this were standard issue to servicemen. Soldiers would fill their gear bags with essential equipment (mess tins, clothes, etc.) and carry them with them from post to post, or ship them to their destination ahead of time.Khaki coloured canvas bag that is cylindrical in shape with the owner's rank, name, and service number written on the front of the bag in white paint. The base of the bag is rounded, while the top is open with 11 eyelets (one missing) through which a cotton cord has been threaded. Each end of the cord has been wrapped with red tape.V58131 / S/Sgt. H.L. REEDmilitary equipment, duffle bag, barracks bag, kit bag, wwii, second world war (ww2)

Medallion awarded to surviving members of Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula during 25 April 1915 to January 1916. Recipient enlisted 07 June 1915 and was taken on strength of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment at ANZAC on 14 October 1915. He arrived at Alxandria on 27 December 1915. Subsequently served in France, and was discharged, in London, 24 January 1920. Returned to Australia, departing United Kingdom 06 May 1921. Cast bronze, approximately 75 mm high and 50mm wide. The obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, with '1915' . It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The presentation box in black leatherette is lined with deep red velvet and deep red silk (lid)."W. R' Hawkins"

The letter describes various financial arrangements, the letter has him in 20th MGC. Alexander Cross Smyth, No 559, enlisted 19.10.16, age 27 years 2 months in 8th Reinforcements 10th Machine Gun Company. Embarked for England 14.2.1917, embark for France 5.6.1917, detached to “A” Burial unit 9.4.1919, detached to Australian Graves Services 20.8.1919, RTA 22.10.1921, discharged from the AIF 2.2.1922. letter describes various financial arrangements. Letter refers to 20th MGC.Business correspondence. Brown with letterhead. Purple type, addressed to Private A.C. Smyth, signed by manager.Hand-written signature, addressed to Private A.C. Smyth, 20th Machine Gun Company, Seymourletter, ww1, 20th

Information from artist. " Oil painting titled/ My Father's War! by Sharon Hackett/Phd/ My father, John Peter Hackett served in World/ War Two. This painting by myself is an expressionist realist oil painting, about / a young man serving in/ New Guinea". John Peter HACKET V146209 Enlisted 27.01.1942 aged 18 years 6 months. No discharge date. States on Attestation form 609 days 2nd AIF, 485 days overseas.Painting - oil painting in colour, with red, yellow, blue and black. Style - expressionist realist. Artist's signature bottom left. Unframed canvas on timber.painting, military history, ww2, new guinea

Manuals supplied for training and for maintenance in relation to use and upkeep of the Bren Gun. Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF.Small yellow/brown manual for the operation of the Bren Gun. Writing on cover and inside all in black and some illustrations. Centre page folding out to three standard pages with image of full gun and mount with individual parts identified. 12 pages inside.Written on front "VX116906 R.D. Vincent SGT" Titled "The Bren Gun Simplified" - price One Shilling.bren gun, training

Items in the collection of SQD LEADER "SHANE WRIGHT". Enlisted RAAF 1982 Regiment number 0323963/ 8194842. Became radio technician on Electrical systems on Orion and F111. 1990 became Electrical Systems Specialist promoted to Sgt. 1996 Commissioned as an Officer. Postings: HQ Logistic Command. Aerospace Equipment Systems. OTS as Specialist Military Training Flight Command. 2005 Promoted Sqn Leader. Posted Executive Officer RAAF Williamtown. 2018 Discharged from RAAF.1. 2. 3. Service dress style, dark blue colour wool/polyester fabric. 1. Jacket - collar, four front patch pockets with button down flap. Buttons - gold colour plastic with shank and raised emblem - crown and wings - RAAF. On right pocket, metal RAAF Badge, above metal name badge. Above left pocket - service ribbons. Blue and yellow ribbon - long service with three rosettes, black, red, white ribbon - Defence medal. Sleeves - three rank stripes, black and blue ribbon. Lining - dark blue polyester fabric with concealed pocket. White colour cotton/polyester fabric. Manufacturers label inside left side. 2. Belt - fabric with gold colour plastic buckle with dark blue plastic buttons and strap belt keepers. 3. Trousers - waist band with belt loops, fob pocket, two side pocket and one inset back pocket. Nylon and metal zipper fly and metal closer. Lining - dark blue polyester fabric to waistband and pockets. White colour cotton/polyester fabric. Manufacturers label on back pocket lining.. 4. Shirt - light blue cotton/polyester fabric. Long sleeves, collar, shoulder epaulettes with fabric rank slides - 3 stripes, black and blue ribbon - Sqdn Leader. Top left sleeve - dark blue and white oval shoulder patch, embroidered - wings and "AIR FORCE". Clear plastic buttons. Manufacturers label - illegible. 5. Tie - dark blue colour necktie. polyester/wool. 6. Cap - peaked, Service dress Officer, dark blue colour fabric with black cloth band around exterior of cap. Black colour patent leather chinstrap secured by two gold RAAF buttons around the front half of the brim. RAAF badge on front, Queens Crown with red insert over gold coloured wings over laurel leaves. Interior - black sateen fabric with clear plastic lining. Brown leather look sweatband, White cotton manufacturers label.Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. "A73/ADA/VICTORIA 2003/ NSN:/ NAME: / SERVICE NO:/ 70% WOOL, 30% POLYESTER/ LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ PRESS ON ORIGINAL CREASES/ USE DAMP CLOTH OR MEDIUM/ TO HOT STEAM IRON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 3. "A72/ADA/ VICTORIA 2003/ NSN:/ NAME: SERVICE NO:/ 70% WOOL 30% POLYESTER/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 1. 3. Handwritten blue/black ink "S. WRIGHT/ 40594" 5. Black label white embroidered print "NOONE/ IMAGE WEAR/ MADE IN / AUSTRALIA/ 2002" 6. "MOUNT CASTLE PTY LTD/ BRISBANE 1999/ SIZE 59^". Handwritten black ink "S. WRIGHT"uniforms, raaf, service dress, shane wright

John Allan FLEMING enlisted on 19.1.1916 age 26 years 6 months in C Coy 38th Bn Regt No 873, appointed Cpl 5.3.1916 then Sgt 6.3.1916, appointed CSM 20.4.1916, embark for England 20.6.1916, he was appointed Lieutenant as he was hospitalised with fever on 18.8.1916, rejoin unit 24.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, 28.11.1916 attached to 10th LTMBattery, discharged from the AIF on 5.5.1919. Post War he had a career in the CMF ending in 1945.This is a B & W photo of a boxer in bare fisted fighting stance. He has a tattooed chest which appears to be of a dragon. He is wearing dark coloured trunks and wearing a Championship belt. See Cat 6634, On the rear of the postcard, written in pencil, are the words Championship Boxing Belt (?8) BN 1st AIF. John Flemming. Donated by May John A Flemming.boxing, 38th battalion, 1st aif, passchendaele barracks trust collection

John Moore-Robinson No 3253 enlisted in the 8th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 12.10.1916 age 42 years 11 months. Attends Bombing and Trench Mortar schools, promoted A/Sgt, embarks for England 22.12.1917, embarks for France 3.6.1918, taken on strength of 38th Batt 13.6.1918 and reverts to ranks, transfers to 40th Batt 24.6.1918 allotted No 3253A, returns to England 20.9.1918 classed unfit, returns to Australia 8.11.1918 classed age/Senility, and Rheumatism, discharged from the AIF 11.2.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re J MOORE - ROBINSON 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal3253 A SGT J MOORE - ROBINSON 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

.All the letters are to Thomas Henry Whyte's wife Adelaide. Thomas Henry Whyte No 1936 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 18.4.1916 age 32 years 1 month. Embark for England 16.8.1916, transferred to 8th Training Batt England 14.10.1916, classified PB 8.8.1917, due to a pre existing condition “Alternating Strabismus” of the right eye he was classed not medically fit for general service but fit for home duties and was discharged from the AIF on 9.11.1918..1) Silk postcard with "From your loving husband" letter on the back in ink. .2) Silk postcard with "I'm thinking of you" letter on back in ink. .3) Silk postcard with "Rising Sun and Flags" letter on the back in ink. .4) Silk postcard with "Good luck" letter on the back in ink. .5) Silk postcard with "All kind thoughts" letter on the back in ink.postcards, silk