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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, 57th Battalion AIF, 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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BCOF, Donald Henry NANCARROW, “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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Soldiers pay
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted in the AIF aged 20 years on the 17.7.1915. No 2672 6th Reinforcements to the 23rd Battalian AIF. He embarked on 27.10.1915. Posted to a Signals Company he was attached to various differant units in the field. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.7.1919. Refer 1040 medals.Soldiers Pay book for Archibald Clarkson Jones 5th Division Signals. Army No 2672A Jones ACdocuments - records, militray history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISC, C.1915
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted on the 17.7 1915 aged 20 years. He embarked as No 2672, 6th Reinforcements 23rd Battalian AIF on 27.10.1915. He was atached to various Signal units at Battalian and Divisional level. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.7.1919. Refer Cat no 1040 medals.Identity Disc, fibre, round with brass clip.Marked “2672 Sgt A C Jones 5. Div Sig Co AIF Presbyterian “military equipment - identity, identity, jones -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, Post 16.4.17
The disc belonged to Thomas William Tuckerman, No 7318, 2nd Australian Tunneling Company AIF. He enlisted on 16.4 1917 aged 38 years, embarked on 4.8.1917. He was hospitalised twice and wounded in action once. He was discharged from the AIF on 4.5 1919. Refer 935P, 1265.3.Aluminium circular Identity disk with section at the top for attachment to a cord. On one face hand engraved. “7318 T.W.Tuckerman Tunn Coy A.I.F C - E”7318, t w tuckerman, 2nd australian tunneling company -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - PAMPHLET, SIGNAL WW2, Signal Training Vol III Switchboards UC 10 & 6 Line, c.1940
This is an Australian reprint of a British War Office Publication 21.5.1940. Item relates to Desmond Francis BOYLAN, enlisted initially as No S5441 then transferred to the 2nd AIF No SX20194 on 18.7.1942 age 27 years. He was discharged from the Army on 3.9.1946 with the rank of L/Sgt in 2/4th Armoured Regt.Brown soft cover, black printing. 56 pages, plus numerous circuits, black & white photos & a large quantity of glued in amendments.Handwritten top right of front cover: "High School Senior Cadet Detachment" Inside front cover: "SX 20194 CPL D T Boylan, HQ Sqn 9 Aust Motor Regt"books reference / military, signal, training -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Archibald John Nelson Brown No 6225 enlisted in 20th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 2.5.1916 age 20 years. Embarked for England 11.9.1916, embarked for France 13.12.1916, WIA 4.10.1917 GSW's left leg and right hand. Returned to France 17.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.12.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re J N BROWN 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal6255 A/CPL A J N BROWN 6BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MENU, WELCOME HOME, Boltons Print, 1) c.1945
Item is a Welcome Home menu put on by the Bendigo City Council. William Charles GILBERT No VX 5263 was one of the first to enlist in Bendigo on 24.10.1939 age 20 years in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army on 8.9.1945 he held the rank of Staff Sgt in Advanced Land HQ. .1) Laminated yellow cardboard with blue, gold printing, crest on front cover, hand written name inside front cover - PRIVATE W GILBERT. .2) Photocopy of portrait photograph, black & white printing.Handwritten in black ink: “PRIVATE W GILBERT”documents - menus, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
James Douglas No 2669 enlisted 8.8.16 in the 6th reinforcements to the 60th Batt AIF aged 39 years 8 months. Embarked for England 2.10.16, hospital 5.2.17 with Tonsilitis, WIA 9.8.18 GSW right Thigh severe, returned to Australia 8.11.18 with Debility, discharged from the AIF 29.1.19. Medals, court mounted, set of (2) RE J. Douglas. 1. War medal 1914 -19. (Replica, not engraved) 2. Victory Medal. "2669 T- Sgt. J Douglas 60 BN A.I.F"numastics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
William John Harris No 2166 enlisted in 6th reinforcements 13th Batt AIF on 1.5.15. Embarked for overseas 14.6.15, landed Gallipoli 2.8.15. Embarked for France 1.6.16, WIA 28.9.16 Shell Wounds hand and foot. WIA 2nd occasion 15.10.17 Gassed. Discharged from the AIF 21.2.20. Medals, Court Mounted, set of (3) Re William J. Harris 1. 1914 -15 Star, Replica, not engraved 2. War Medal 1914-19, Replica, not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."2166 Pte W.J. Harris 13th Bn A.I.F"numismatic - medals - military, metalcraft -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, 14th Australian Armoured Regiment, c1942, c1942
Antonio Patrick (Tony) Saligari served during World War Two (V235078), enlisting at Castlemaine on 13 July 1941. He served with the 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. He was born on 28 February 1912 at Campbelltown, Victoria. He was discharged from the Experimental and Testing Section, Monegeeta.Members of the 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Seated to the right is Tony Saligari. The commander was Lieutenant Colonel E.P. Seymour (1 May 1941 – 19 February 1943).world war two, tony saligari, 14th australian armoured regiment -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Photograph, Framed
STEWART enlisted 12 June 1915, aged 22 years. He served at Alexandria and in France, before being killed in action in Belgium, 4 Oct 1917. The Society also holds: 00140 - personal effects for Charles Christie STEWART, returned to family. 00749 - tree plaque for C.C.STEWARTFramed photograph, head and shoulders, of Charles Christie STEWART, dressed in the uniform of a corporal in the Australian army in WWI. It is in an oak frame, with steam-pressed detail, under glass.world war 1914-1918 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed Print, Premer Framing Services
Roy Tobias MM Born 2/1/1924 at Wangaratta . He enlisted on 9/4/1942 and served with 57/60 Battalion in New Guinea during the Second World War. He was wounded by a gunshot wound to the left thigh. He died in 2001 at the age of 77 years.Timber frame surrounding green and brown print of four soldiers in a village.57/60 BTN in Action at Bougainville Loaned by 57/60 Btn Assoc. Donated by Roy Tobias M.M. 199957/60 battalion, bouganville, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1900
Wedding photograph of Private Ernest LUCAS 88379 and his wife Evelyn taken in 1915. LUCAS was born on 22/1/1889 He enlisted on 17/6/1907 and was discharged on 18/5/1919. He served with the Royal Defence Corps including the 6th Battalion Middlesex Regiment . Unframed sepia photograph mounted on cardboard of man in soldier's uniform standing next to seated female wearing a hat.Wilson & Sons Photographers On rear - "Ernies Mother and Father Wedding Photo"private e lucas, middlesex regiment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Identification Tags
Five dog tags, one brass, one homemade silver metal, one silver metal and two brown leather belonging to Private William West 1268 5th Pioneer Battalion who served during WW1. He enlisted in 1915 was wounded in 1917 and returned to Australlia in 1918One gold and two silver metal and two brown leather identification tags Brass wrist tag: W. West 1268 5th Pioneers Batt. A.I.F. Homemade silver metal wrist tag: W. West 5th Poineer BTN AIF Silver metal tag: Front; Next of Kin Mrs A.M West VIC Nt Creswick Aust. Back; 1268 W. West D 29 AI CE Brown leather tag: West. W 1268 5 PNRS AIF CE Brown leather tag on neck string: West. W 1268 5 PNRS AIF CEdog tags, wwi, world war 1, 5th battalion, aif