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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Vietcong Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha in South Vietnam in 1968
Top half of the flag is red, the bottom half is blue with a yellow, five pointed star in the centre. Dark brown, wooden frame and navy velour backing. Photo of Pte. R. Curry, CPL C N McEvoy and Pte. K R Matthews.Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha SVN 1968. flag donated by LAC. K R Matthews, Eng. Fitt, 35 Sqn Vietnam 1969-1970.battle of dong ha. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - RAYON AND COTTON CUSHION-PALESTINE/AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES, A WARTIME SOUVENIR FROM PALESTINE, 1941
Textiles. A wartime souvenir from Palestine. Peach coloured rayon (?) fabric, with a cream coloured calico back. Embroidered in silk and cotton thread in chain stitch. A palm tree on either side of the front frames a semi-circular shape with the Australian and British flags at the top on either side of the semi-circle. A crown is embroidered at the top in the open section of the circle. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces is embroidered around the semi-circle. Below, is an embroidery of a Mosque, and below this are the words: Mosque of Amar (?). To my dear Sister.Palestine. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 1941. To my dear Sister. Mosque of Amar(?) Omar(?).textiles, domestic, rayon and cotton cushion -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
AIF Return from Active Service Badges WW1 (x2), circa 1914-1918
Badges such as this one were issued to soldiers by the Department of Defence to indicate they had returned from active service. It showed they had helped the war effort by serving their country. Sometimes returned soldiers were wrongfully accused of showing disloyalty to their country because they were not seen wearing a military uniform so wearing the badge helped avoid this. A number was often stamped on the reverse and a certificate was provided as authentication. Issued 1914 - 1919WW1 The Great War, issued to soldiers who had returned from active duty so as not to confuse the general public that the person whilst not in uniform or displaying medals had in fact served their country on active duty. Two crowned gilt bronze badges with two lugs on back. The obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. The reverse has been stamped with number and has the maker's name, AMOR / SYDNEY and Stokes and Sons MELBThe obverse has the rising sun behind a crown AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES; A.I.F; around the bottom, ISSUED BY DEPT. OF DEFENCE . RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE. ww1 the great war, aif return from active service badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - BOX WITH INLAY
Box is of unknown origin. Possibly may have contained a medal or ribbons. Originally belonged to Sgt Robert J Tyrell who served in 39th Battalion in circa 1925-26 and in WW2 was part of the Volunteer Defence Corps. R/N in 1925-26 was 172769.Small brown varnished wooden box with indentations for Mother of Pearl inlays. Inlays are 4 separate Triangular corners with flowered patterns and in centre larger circular desdigns. One side has 8 pointed star and other side has Rising Sun Military emblem.Inscribed on inlay "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"souvenir, wooden box -
Federation University Historical Collection
Flag, Eureka Flag (small), c2004
The five Eureka Flags were collected at the Diggers march during the 2004 Eureka 150 celebrations. Small, blue, paper Eureka Flag on white plastic stick used during the Diggers' March in 2004.eureka, eureka stockade, eureka rebellion, eureka aniversary, eureka 150, diggers march, southern cross -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Ceremonial object - Clothing, child's dress-up costume, c1927
A child's dress-up costume incorporating the Australian Red Ensign Flag made for a pageant c1927A child's dress-up costume c1927. An Australian Red Ensign Flag sleeveless top with detachable capeclothing, moorabbin, dressmaking, textiles, melbourme, velia dowdes house -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Matchbox cover, 1923 - 1954
This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.Metal souvenir matchbox cover – rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel. EPNS Enamelled badge on front has RMS Mooltan embossed on it - shipping line flag logo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, USA
Items belonging to Mathew Redwood. PX coupons for use in military installations instead of US dollars. Refer Cat No 3891 for his service details..1) - .3) 5 cent AAFES, gift certificates circular shape, rear has a military photo. .4) - .5) 10 cent AAFES, gift certificate, circular shape, rear has a military photo. .6) - .11) 25 cent AAFES, gift certificate, circular shape, rear has a military photo.money, cents, px -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Box - Gauze
This medical / hospital bandage was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the difference in labelling of hospital equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacity.Top lid of cardboard box with yellow label with black writing inside a red black red border. In the centre of the label is a red flag with a white cross in the middle and in the middle of the cross is a 'G'. This box contained White Absorbent Gauze.Label: 'Quality / B.P.C. / White /Absorbent Gauze / (Plaited) sic / (Around the flag) - 'and / Flag Cross / Brand / 1 /yard / Specially Prepared for / Surgical Dressings / 36 inches wide.'absorbent gauze, surgical dressings, medical, hospital -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Military Puttee
As used by military personnel for protection of lower legAs manufactured and distributed by GMH at the time of world war 2Military green cloth binding for binding around leg for protection, cloth strapping for fixing said bindingmilitary, puttee -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TIE
Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. Military issue tie with frayed due to being cut from a large roll.Military issue khaki woven tie with cut and frayed ends.uniform, army tie, kevin john herdman -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Rising Sun Hat Badges 1914 -1918
world war 1 circa 1914 - 1915. WW1 Australian Infantry Forces, Circa 1914-1915. 3 Rising Sun Uniform badges same series, differing colour conditions. Badges engraved on front under crown "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". No identifying serial on the backs of the three. One badge has attachment pins at the back to be attached to a uniform. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces on all three of the badges. ww1, 1914-1915, australian infantry forces (aif), rising sun badges -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Mortar Platoon Flag
Flag made to represent Mortar Platoon 1RVR in the late 1970s.This flag was created by the members of Mortar Platoon ( likely 1RVR) in .the late 1970s. It lists the names of the members of the platoon at the time. This item is well provinances Dark red cotton, rectangular flag with white satin pelican carrying two mortar bombs sewn on the obverse in the centre. The Pelican has black sitiching for details and the mortar bombs are oulined in black. The flag has gold coloured trim. "Mortar Platoon" and the names of the platoons members are embroidered in an orange/ gold coloured thread"Mortar Platoon" " John Barber" "Graham Hamilton" "Jeop Damen" " Ron Banks" "Ray Smart" "Tom Johnston TC" "Jim Campion" "Alan Single's" Bob Johnstone ( Johnno)" "Phil Dunk" " John Rees" "Oley Ok" " Rick Grant" " Bob Howe" "Reg Hayes" "Graham Davies"5/6 rvr mortar platoon, 5/6 rvr, 1rvr, army reserve, mortars, flag, 5/6 rvr bhq -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1 and Post WW11
Gilbert Noah Turner enlisted in the 3rd Reinforcements 8th Batt AIF on 23.11.14 No 1605. Embarked for overseas 19.2.15. Landed Gallipoli 8.5.15. Transferred to 60th Batt 24.2.16 then 25th Howitzer Bde 27.3.16 and finally 45th Batt on 2.6.16 as No 1410. Awarded Military Medal on 22.2.17. WIA 3.6.17 GSW to face and chest. WIA 2nd occasion 5.5.18 Gassed and then shortly after he got Pnuemonia. Discharged from the AIF 30.3.19. He enlisted again in WW11 on 12.8.41 No V18372. He served in Australia only and on discharge on 29.11.45 he was serving in 12 Garrison Battalion. Refer 1294P, 1039P, 1173.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re G Turner. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. War Medal 1914-1919. 4. Victory Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45 6. Australian Service Medal.1. Military Medal is stamped "Duplicate". 2, 3, 4. "1410 Cpl G Turner 8 Bn AIF" 5, 6. "V18372 G Turner"medals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - SAMPLE BUTTON, SILVER COLOUR, Stokes Australasia, c. 1989
Button is an example of sample used to ensure standard of manufacture among local contractors. See items 9806 & 9807.Round button, silver coloured. Shank attachment. Raised military insignia in middle of button. Paper identification tag, sealed with a lead seal.Button - raised military insignia. Two (2) unfurled flags either side of a crown above a tank, all surrounded by a round wreath with a boomerang at the base. Verso - "STOKES/MELB." impressed. Tag (handwritten) - "8455-66-012-6356" "BUTTON INSIGNIA/THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS SILVER ANODIZED LINE 30" "STOKES (A'ASIA)/28902188" "8-3-89/RODNEY SCOTT [signature]"military insignia, button -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Flag - Framed Japanese Flag
Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Cambodian Flag
Wooden framed Cambodian Flag. Top & bottom third is coloured blue, centre third is coloured with a white temple in the centre.Cambodian flag taken during the Vietnam War. Kindly on loan from Andy Perry (SS US) Royal Australian Navy.cambodian flag -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document - Will and Envelope
Standard issue item as completed by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Single folded sheet, printed in black on both sides, with hand-written instruction and signature in blue ink. Australian Military Forces Will Envelope, AAF-A130, reprinted March 1968 Australian Military Forces Will, AAF-A130, reprinted May 1967Envelope Contents/ Australian Coat of Arms/Australian Military Forces/ Will/ of/ 3797139/Raymond Maxwell Bowd/ 22 April 1970/Instructions for use. Australian Coat of Arms/Australian Military Forces/ 22 April 1970/ Will/ of/ Raymond Maxwell Bowd/ Under AMR & O 1410A/ Notes outlining use. Details of Serviceman/Executor/property division/signatures/Witnesses. australian military forces will, raymond maxwell bowd, 22/4/1970, bowd, 3797139, will -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - WW 2 'Safe Driver' Recognition Plate, WW 2 ‘Safe Driver’ Recognition Plate
Awarded to personnel driving military staff around in WWII in VictoriaPlate with red writing and dark green background with some scratches and slightly tarnished with two holes at bottom.3rd Military District Safe Driver 10000 Miles 576 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - British Military Uniforms, T.H. Holding, London, Uniforms- Holding, 1894
A Guide to the Making of British Military and Naval UniformsThis is a book of 82 pages. It has a red cover with gold printing, scroll work, heraldic flags and the official British crest. The pages contain printed text and sketches of military and naval uniforms, hats, badges and other accoutrements. A colour photograph of the Duke of York has a tissue covering. The spine is partly damaged.non-fictionA Guide to the Making of British Military and Naval Uniformsbritish military and naval uniforms, t h holding, 1894 british uniforms -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Photograph - Photograph on photo paper
Event photography, at a Naval and Military Club function.Unframed, coloured photograph printed on photo paper, of Normie Rowe and Jan McCarthy at a Naval and Military Club function. "Normie Rowe Jan McCarthy" [Written in pen on the back of the photo]normie rowe, jan mccarthy -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Hat, Army Officer, 1940s
This is an army officer’s hat from the Australian Army. It dates back to the 1940s before the word ‘Commonwealth’ was deleted in 1949 from the name of the military forces. The Australian Army has used the rising sun emblem in its official insignia since the early 1900s. The owner of this hat is not known. This hat has no known local provenance but is retained for display purposes.This is a khaki hat with an oval padded crown and a rounded peak. The top has four metal eyeleted air holes. The badge on the hat has the Rising Sun emblem. There is a brown leather strap round the brim attached by metal buttons. The inside of the hat has a blue cloth lining with a square of cellophane. There is a grey leather internal band in the peak section overlaid with black material. There is some slight staining inside the hat. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - Metal Plaque (man’s head)
This metal plaque was dug up in a Warrnambool garden in the early 1980s. It appears to be an item that would have been attached to a wall or building and is possibly a representation of a British military figure involved in military campaigns or colonial administration in a British Empire outpost in the 19th century or early 20th century, perhaps in the Middle East or in north Africa. It could also be a non-British military figure from the same areas. This item is of minor interest as an object found in Warrnambool but with no known details of what it represents. . It is retained pending further research. This is a metal plaque showing the head and shoulders of a man wearing a fez and a military uniform. The back is slightly hollowed out.warrnambool, metal plaque, military plaque -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white
As the current Mission to Seafarers was originally called "The Missions to Seamen", this photograph shows an original flag with the Flying Angel Club logo on the front. The Flying Angel Club has been a universal environment for seafarers at every major port, and a place they can recognise as a place of respite from the seas.This is an example of an original Missions to Seamen flag dated between... and ... Partially faded black and white photograph of The Missions to Seamen flag. The photograph has a white border, and the pictured flag reads "THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN" with the Flying Angel logo in the centre.On the reverse side of the photograph is a stamp which is positioned at the top right and is upside down; it reads "H353". The photograph has discolouring around the edges (on both the front and reverse sides of the photograph), which is more extensive on the left side. There is also a large tear to the bottom left of the photograph which has taken away part of the image.flag, mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, flying-angel-club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Decorative object - WWII Honour Roll, Rose and Crown Hotel, Port Melbourne, ACMF Port Melbourne Roll of Honour, 1940s
Hung in the public bar of the Rose and Crown Hotel in Bay Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were carried out in aprrox 1986/7. It was then returned or donated to the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, but due to diminishing membership they soon donated it to the PMCC for safe keeping or display. It was kept in storage by the Council until 1994, when it was donated to PMH&PS by Council, just prior to its dissolution.Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military) from Rose & Crown HotelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces - Port Melbourne Roll of Honour - Lest we forget - plus list of names, with those killed marked with an asterixsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, memorials, war - world war ii, e russell, t jacobs, f brill, r thompson, d fisher, l thompson, t mckenzie, a smith, c kerr, f gill, a nugent, f hart, l dobson, w davis, o v ward, a levier, w levier, d ferguson, b ferguson, h duggan, w smith, e miller, j hall, f bushell, s payne, g hall, j melia, f f cunningham, a g w beaumont, d mckenzie, b copeland, d j mcauley, j dunn, j j sullivan, r blacker, l r mcleavy, f dowling, business and traders - hotels -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917 Parchment of Appointment as a Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire by King George V dated 3/6/1919 Two parchments issued by the Governor General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia Appointed Lieutenant of the Military Forces of the Defence Force of the Commonwealth from 1/1/1920 by Henry William, Baron Forster Appointed Lieutenant of the Reserve Military Forces of the Commonwealth from 13/4/1940 by Alexander Gore Arkwright, Baron GowrieFour large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917 Parchment of Appointment as a Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire by King George V dated 3/6/1919 Two parchments issued by the Governor General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia Appointed Lieutenant of the Military Forces of the Defence Force of the Commonwealth from 1/1/1920 by Henry William, Baron Forster Appointed Lieutenant of the Reserve Military Forces of the Commonwealth from 13/4/1940 by Alexander Gore Arkwright, Baron GowrieFour large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Personal papers, Lieut. A.J Cruise MBE
Personal documents and letters belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952Parchment of Appointed to rank 2nd Lieutenant on 9/11/1915 by King George V - Document dated 26/6/1917 Parchment of Appointment as a Member of the Military Division of the Order of the British Empire by King George V dated 3/6/1919Four large parchment documents Two Australian Military Forces certificates and one form Five original letters One copy of letter written in French Seven copies of typed letters AIF Military PassCream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script and stamped George R I dated 26/6/1917 and 3/6/1919 Cream Parchment with embossed seal, italic script issued by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia dated 17/3/1924 and 21/4/1941 AMF Recommendation for Promotion V 84119 Lieut Cruise - form incomplete AMF Certificate of Release from War Service No 11943 - V84199 Lieut Cruise AMF Certificate of Service of an Officer No 33461 -V84119 Lieut Cruise Typed letter dated 13/10/1919 from Commonwealth of Australia Dept of Defence to Lieut Cruise referring to London Gazette extract - Member of the British Empire - Military Division Typed letter embossed with seal dated 9/6/1919 signed W Birdwood Handwritten in blue ink with "Denman Chambers" imprint top right corner letter of reference signed B V Stacy formerly Lieut. Col., Commanding 1st Bn AIF Typed letter with AIF letterhead dated 1/6/1927 Typed letter with The Gallipoli Legion of Anzacs letterhead dated 24/1/1950 Typed copy of letter of gratitude in French dated 18/6/1918 from Military Attache General Pierre de Laguiche - stamped with Statue of Liberty AIF Military Pass dated 25/6/1919 issued to Lieut Cruiselt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1950
As this photograph and certificate were received by the Museum with a collection relating to the Rutherglen Timber Mill, it is believed that he was probably an employee there before his military service.Black and white portrait photograph of a young man in military uniform, and a memorial certificateText of memorial certificate: "This scroll commemorates Flight Sergeant G.W. Addinsall Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."industry, timber, timber mill, geoffrey william addinsall, world war 2, ww2, william addinsall, daisy addinsall, daisy bautovitch