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 SAS patrol onboard a 9 Sqn Iroquois helicopter prior to being flown out to a landing pad in the jungle. The relationship developed between No. 9 Squadron and the SAS had a very close, both organisations having a deep respect and admiration for the other. Note the grenade launcher mounted beneath the barrel of the M-16 rifle of the soldier in the foregroundphotograph, sas, 9 squadron, iroquois helicopter, raaf, gibbons collection catalogue, grenade launcher, m-16 rifle, denis gibbons, assault rifle

Copy of Looking Back by Jeffrey William Cruz. At the top reads Were the Allies and Australia right to intervene in Vietnam from 1961 to 1973?. This has been dedicated to the Australian and Allied servicemen and servicewomen who paid the supreme sacrifice in Vietnam, the people who lost family friends, love ones, the men who were wounded both physically and psychologically, your sacrifice and suffering was not in vain. The document is held together with a metal slide down the left hand side.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, seaman jeffrey william cruz, r100258, able seaman quartermaster gunner, hmas stuart

AVM Alan Reed AO, Tan Son Nhut, Saigon, June - November 1968. I was an Australian exchange officer flying RF4C Phantoms and training United States Air Force (USAF) pilots and navigators to go to Vietnam. I felt I needed some Vietnam experience if I were to do my job as an instructor. I managed to persuade both the US and Australian Governments to let me go the the war. I claim to be one of the few people 'invited' to the war because, for protocol reasons. the USAF could not order me to go. I was on exchange with the USAF from 1967 to 1970. My job was to fly reconnaissance missions in South and North Vietnam. My navigator was from North Carolina so we named our aircraft the 'Carolina Kangaroo'. All up, I flew 100 missions in Vietnam. Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Black and white photo of Alan Reed Sqdr Ldr Pilot at the N.V.V.M. 2015 with supporting info.pilot, alan reed, tan son nhut, saigon, phantom rf4c, united states air force, usaf, "carolina kangaroo"., squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, raaf, distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam

Names of both men on Johnsonville Honour BoardBlack and white photograph showing Gunner Ern Howlett 22136 8th FA Brigade and Vere Baylis 22304 7th FA Brigade taken together prior to embarkation Melbourne Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, army, soldiers

Black and white photograph of WW1 soldiers Eric Hancock and Eugene Saxe taken at a commemorative structure featuring flags and framed by a cutout of AustraliaFor the Honor of Both Victoria A.I.F. 1917world war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, army

This item contributes to an understanding of the era of the war in Vietnam. Both artists performed for the troops in Vietnam.A vinyl record with Little Pattie and Col Joye on the front cover. The album is titled "A Little Bit Country". The back of the album has a picture of Col Joye and Little Pattie and lists the song that are on the album. A Little Bit/Country/ Pisces Records/Col Joye & Little Pattiecol joye, little pattie, a little bit of country, entertainers, performer, enetertainment

Both certificates awarded to Mrs ARBUCKLE were for her work during the World War of 1939-45..1) Certificate of Service, Australian Red Cross, parchment paper, off white, details in red & blue, persons name centre typed in black. .2) Certificate, Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division, parchment paper off white, details in red & black, persons name hand written near top, signed by executive at bottom..1) "Mrs S Arbuckle - Carisbrook" .2) "Mrs S R Arbuckle"certificates, red cross, comforts fund

Illustrated book with dustjacket. Book cover and dustjacket are identical in appearance. The front cover has a coloured photograph of the Honour Roll and domed ceiling in the Memorial Alcove adjacent to the Geelong Art Gallery. Under this is a black background, with the title printed in white and yellow, a red poppy, and the authors surnames printed in white. Title and authors names are printed in similar colours on a black background on the spine along with a red poppy and the publisher's mark. The back cover has a black background with four small coloured photographs: the Cenotaph, St Martin's Place Sydney; Australian War Memorial, Canberra; interior the Brisbane shrine of Remembrance; the War Memorial Adelaide. under this a summary of the book is printed in white.non-fictionThis is a rich mosaic of a book about the persistence of memory. In a distinctly original and captivating way, it brings together photographs, both old and new, ephemera and one hundred stories as it commemorates one hundred years since the outbreak of World War One. it shows how the terrible sacrifice of young Australians has reverberated across this country and through time, and how the memories still resonate in so many different ways, and in so many different stories. Selected for their unique design, their grandeur or their simplicity, the one hundred memorials have been arranged alphabetically and represent the diversity of memorials to the ANZAC spirit from each state and territory across the nation. world war 1914-1918-centennial celebrations, world war 1914-198-monuments-australia, world war 1914-1918-personal narratives, war memorials-australian, monuments-australia

ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionThe Iron Roads of the Australian Outback - the legendary Commonwealth Railways were built through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. They were railways like no other, where men and women battled extreme temperatures, flash floods and maddening isolation to keep the trains running. This publication is the culmination of 25 years of Outback exploration, research, photography and interviews by author Nick Anchen. The result is a diverse book which brings to life both the beauty and harshness of the Australian Outback, through a collection of fascinating and historic images, along with the memories of former Commonwealth Railways employees. Following an introductory chapter on the vastness and grandeur of the Australian interior - highlighted by the memoirs of 1950s flying doctor Macarthur Job - the book delves into the story of the Central Australia Railway. This was the line built through the 'back of beyond' - the forbidding desert country of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was here that operators of famous trains such as The Ghan battled searing heat, dust storms and raging floodwaters to keep the trains running. The chapter includes stories by well known Ghan conductor 'Aspro' Lyons, and 'Piano Playing Chef' Paddy Greenfield - along with enginemen Wolf Markowski and John Theel, both of whom worked trains on this famous railway. The story of the North Australia Railway - 'The Line to Nowhere' - is the tale of a ramshackle railway which came alive during the dark days of World War II. The memoirs of wartime engineman Jim Prentice are eye opening, as are the hair raising accounts of surviving Tropical Cyclone Tracy, as told by rolling stock foreman Bill Donaldson. The Trans-Australian Railway was built across one of the harshest and loneliest environments on Earth - the vast Nullarbor Plain. Stories from enginemen Jack Slattery and Ron Howrie, along with Nullarbor resident and roadmaster's wife Cathy Beek, tell not only of the rudimentary living conditions and maddening isolation, but of the great camaraderie amongst the railway people who kept trains such as the Trans-Australian and the Tea and Sugar running. As well as examining the ruins and relics from the long-closed CR narrow gauge lines, the book also includes a chapter on the much-loved Pichi Richi Railway - the last surviving portion of that great Transcontinental Railway dream from another age. commonwealth railways (australia) -- history., central australia railway -- history.

Unknown WW1 soldier ................. 22/11/2018 ..........due to its poor condition the photograph was removed from its timber frame revealing below the photograph the handwritten words "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick"..... identified as Ethel Maud CHICK Soldier identified as John AMBROSE MM 1132 Labourer of Carboor who served on the western front in France during the First World War. Joined 19/2/1916 aged 23 years and 4 months Born and enlisted at Wangaratta Embarked on 3/6/1916 on HMAT Persic. Served with 5/37Battalions. Wounded on 3 occasions, returning to Australia on 27/7/1919. Next of Kin - Edward Henry PAYNE (Cousin) of Carboor. Jack and Edward were both cousins to Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop.By identifying this originally unknown soldier to be John "Jack" AMBROSE has revealed links to the children of Edward Samuel PAYNE and his wife Catherine Marie nee WALPOLE. Jack's mother Ida Elizabeth AMBROSE nee PAYNE is the elder sister of Alice Emily Maud DUNLOP nee PAYNE mother of Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" DUNLOP, twin sisters Lily May and Violet Minnie PAYNE who both served as Nurses during the First World War along with youngest brother Alfred Ernest PAYNE 1256. The latter three together with Jack AMBROSE are listed on the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll. Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE was born at Wangaratta (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) and an Australian Surgeon renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.Framed timber mounted photograph of unknown WW1 Soldier - now identified to be John AMBROSE MM 1132 of CarboorBelow photograph handwritten "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick" Rear Miss S Wright Farm Hill Carboor East via Wangarattajohn ambrose, 5th battalion ww1, carboor, wangaratta, weary dunlop

Gallipoli star medal and badge belonged to Private Thomas E. Rollings 1983 who was born at Tallangatta and enlisted on the 21/6/1915 at age 24 . He served with the 24th Battalion and on the 11/ 11/1915 at Lone Pine received severe bomb wounds to both legs and right arm. On 24/12/1915 his right leg was amputated and he was repatriated home in January 1916. He passed away in 1966 and is buried at Eldorado.Black timber frame containing bronze coloured star shaped metal medal with red blue and white striped ribbon and a gold-coloured metal badge/medallion depicted a soldier with rifle both mounted on red felt."1983 / Pte. Thomas E. Rollings / 24th Battalion A.I.F."gallipoli star, medal, anzac, wwi, world war one, 24th battalion

The Small Box Respirator (SBC) was a British gas mask of the First World War and a successor to the Large Box Respirator. In late 1916, the respirator was introduced by the British with the aim to provide reliable protection against chlorine and phosgene gases. The respirator offered a first line of defence against these. The use of mustard gas, was begun by the Germans; a vesicant ("blister agent") that burnt the skin of individuals that were exposed to it. Death rates were high with exposure to both the mixed phosgene, chlorine and mustard gas, however with soldiers having readily available access to the small box respirator, death rates lowered significantly. Light and reasonably fitting, the respirator was a key piece of equipment to protect soldiers on the battlefield.The Small Box Respirator ('SBR') proved to be the most effective gas mask produced during the First World War, and had a number of advantages over its French and German contemporaries.Canvas bag containing Small Box Respirator consisting of a rubberised fabric face mask, connected by a fabric covered rubber hose to a canister made of tin plate containing a chemical absorbent.gas mask, ww1

The object was donated by Ramsay Surgical Limited in 1944. Cylindrical metal face mask with a high neck that is open at both ends. The larger opening was placed over the patient's mouth while the smaller opening, comprising a sponge to absorb the anaesthetic and a hinged perforated lid, was used to administer the anaesthetic.waring's cone, facemask, metal, sponge, anaesthetic, ether, ramsay surgical limited, cone

A 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' created by Princess Mary had overwhelming response and so it was decided to give every person 'wearing the King's uniform on Christmas Day 1914' the brass tin along with a Christmas card and a picture of the princess, and items such as pipe, lighter, tobacco, and 20 cigarettes. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets. Indian troops often received sweets and spices, and nurses received chocolates. Many of the items were sent separately from the boxes because of lack of space. Not all the tins could be sent out by Christmas and so those sent in January 1915 contained a New Year card. Shortage of brass meant that many did not received their tins until summer 1916, however by January 1919 some still did not receive them. After using up the contents many service people then used the tins to store small items. The brass tin, bullet pencil, and medals belonged to Pte George Nutting of the 2nd London regiment, and regimental number 2080/230442. After World War 1 George Nutting sailed for Melbourne on June 1, 1922 aboard the S.S. Borda. He then lived at several addresses in the Sunshine/Albion area including Dawson St, 32 King Edward Ave, and 15 Kamarooka St. At one stage he was involved in a window cleaning and gardening business, and both he and his wife Janet were very good dancers. George Nutting was also involved in the loyal Sunshine Lodge and was presented with a Past Grand's Collar in 1943. He lived at 15 Kamarooka St until he passed away on March 20th 1979 at the age of 85. The above information was sourced from http://www.kinnethmont.co.uk/1914-1918_files/xmas-box-1914.htm (accessed 1/3/2014), and from http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-Christmas-gift-1914 (accessed 1/3/2014), and from research work done by Eva and Marie of S&DHS.The Tin and Medals provide a visible historical record of the Christmas gift, and the awards that the average WW1 British service person received about 100 years ago. The bullet pencil may indicate that Pte G. Nutting was probably a non-smoker, at least around circa 1914.Brass rectangular box with an embossed and hinged lid. The lid features the profile of Princess Mary with an 'M' on each side, and the names of Britain's allies in 1914. The pencil fits into the brass bullet casing to give the appearance of a bullet. The WW1 British medals are: 1. 1914 - 1915 Star, 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1918 (Silver), 3. Allied Victory Medal.TIN: Imperium Brittanicum, Christmas 1914, Belgium, France, Servia, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro. MEDALS: 2080 Pte G. Nutting 2 - Lond.R g. nutting, princess mary tin, christmas 1914, bullet pencil, british ww1 medals, 1914 - 1915 star, british war medal 1914 - 1918, allied victory medal

non-fictionAlexandra Hasluck is well-known as one of a distinguished group of female historians who have done so much, by their perceptive biographies, to enlarge our knowledge of the characters of our history. In her autobiography she brings her discerning eye to bear on her own ancestors, and with vivid sketches of her English, Irish and Scottish forebears portrays what she regards as the typical experiences of British settlers. The same observing eye and mind follow her basically happy childhood and youth in Western Australia to becoming herself a 'Governor's Lady'. She married Paul Hasluck, then sub-editor on the West Australian newspaper. When he entered the diplomatic sphere she moved with him to Canberra and her descriptions of life in war-time Canberra and later in America, are enlivened by humorous sketches of people and events which few people have been fortunate enough to experience. These opportunities increased when, on their return to Australia, her husband became a member of Parliament and a Cabinet Minister in Sir Robert Menzies' Government, first as Minister for Territories and later as Foreign Minister. Both positions provided them with many new experiences: of journeys to the remoter parts of Australia and New Guinea in his responsibility for Territories and, later, as Foreign Minister, of visits to the capitals of the world, meeting most of the great men of our time. Even wider vistas opened when her husband became Governor General of Australia and the observing historian was able to record characteristically life at Government House with its constant stream of visitors colouring its own equally interesting inner life. Portrait in a Mirror is not only a fascinating story but also a remarkable self-portrait, told through letters diaries and speeches as well as her own commentaries ot a watching woman: a dispassionate observer of the famous people and great events of her time, who was unaffected by her varying environments and remained, as she had begun, a typical scion of that early colonial stock - intelligent, literate, strongly-opinioned - and staunchly Australian. (Cover)autobiography, alexandra hasluck, paul hasluck, governor-general

non-fictionThis collection of letters by Bert Webster is a record of service of two Australian cousins both destined to die in WW1. In 1911 Bert Webster, a Victorian by birth, joined the Royal Naval Reserve. By November 1914 he was Acting Petty Officer on HMAS Cerberus. In March 1915 Bert transferred to the newly formed 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train similar to being Naval Engineers. They landed at Suvla north of Anzac Cove during the August Offensives in 1915. After the Gallipoli evacuation the RANBT was disbanded at which time Bert Webster transferred the 23rd Battalion AIF. He went with the Battalion to the Western Front. Bert was killed on the night of the 28th July 1916 while in the trenches at Pozières. (Books on War)world war 1914-1918, bert webster

On back To Mrs A Davidson with best wishes from CR Sands 7.2.18Black and white postcard showing Private CR Sands standing and another soldier seated both wearing WWI AIF uniforms Englandworld war 1914-1918, communications

Index, bibliography, ill, p.208.non-fictionText and photographic essays tell of espionage in World War II: the spies, spy networks, codes, electronic eavesdropping, weapons and hoaxes used by both sides. world war 1939-1945 - secret service, world war 1939-1945 - cryptography

Montagnard Dagger, C 1964, souvenired by Major Ian McKeown, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). The Central Highlands emerged as a strategically important area during the Vietnam War, because it included the Ho Chi Minh trail, the North Vietnamese supply line for Viet Cong forces in the south. communists passing through the highlands had, however, to contend with the Montagnards who they called Thurong (highlanders). The Montagnards were a formidable opponent in their home terrain and were not adverse to using their traditional weapons when dispatching their enemies, particularly when maintaining silence was critical. On loan courtesy the collection of Ian McKeownWooden handle. Metal reinforcement both ends of handle. Metal curved blade with concaved tip.maj mckeown, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), montagnard dagger, montagnards

Standard issue item, the torch could be clipped onto uniform or webbing leaving the soldier's hands free and used for constant light or signaling position. The bottom section has a compartment containing four different coloured filters /lenses that make the use of the torch at night less visible to enemy.Dark green coloured ribbed tube/handle with globe in right-angled section at top. Can be unscrewed at both ends and has metal clip to attach to webbing or uniform.62'30.89-910 5033torch, flashlight, angle head torch, vietnam war, tunnel rat, field torch

Made in USA in the 1960s, the standard issue angle-head field torch was widely used by Australian servicemen in Vietnam. The base of the torch unscrews to contain coloured lenses for use at night, particularly for map reading.Dark green coloured ribbed tube/handle with globe in right-angled section at top of torch. Can be unscrewed at both ends and has metal clip to attach to webbing or uniform.OT-109/Ftorch, flashlight, vietnam war, angle head torch, flield torch

Refer also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52nd_Battalion_(Australia)Rectangular framed Certificate. Salute to the Gippsland Regiment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Shield in top half of certificate-: Defending Australia with rising sun badge then In commemoration of: No 52 surrounded by wreath with inscription on bottom Always Ready Gippsland Regiment 52nd Infantry Battalion (The Gippsland Regiment) "Always Ready" 1921-1930 1936-1942 Circle with white top half and light blue bottom half. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Under the Shield-: History of the 52nd Battalion. Tracing the ancestry going back to the "Gippsland Battalion of the Victorian Rangers, the Militia (CMF) 52nd Battalion was raised from the 2nd Bn/5th Australian Infantry Regiment (HQ Dandenong) as part of an overhaul of Australia's defences in 1920-21 that saw the reintroduction of compulsory military service. To afford it a proud identity ,the new battalion was assigned the same number as the 52nd/1st AIF which had performed with distinction in France ( Somme, Pozieres, Bullicort, Messine and Ypes to name just some). In addition the new battalion also inherited the Kings and Regimental Colours which, as part of the 52nd Bn/1st AIF's lineage including battle honours earned by 2nd Bn, Tasmanian Infantry Regiment in the Boer War, 1899-1902, and the same circular colour patch, horizontally bisected with white over blue halves. Later the 52nd officially received its regional title, "The Gippsland Regiment" and its motto "Always Ready". Digger prevailing during WW2 it was nicknamed "The Gippsland Bushrangers". The 52nd formed part of the 10th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Militia (CMF) Division. With the reversion to voluntary citizen forces in1930,declining numbers forced an amalgamation with the 37th Bn to become 37th/52nd Bn. Then in mid 1936, an expansion and modernisation of the CMF, including the conversation of the Light Horse to motorised, allowed both battalions to separate and for the 52nd to expand into East Gippsland. In 1938, 52nd Bn was granted linkage with the "Queens Own Cameron Highlanders" and permission to use its Regimental March- "March of the Cameron Men'. When Japan entered the war in December 1941,the Australian Military Forces were fully mobilized, (part time to full time) for the defence of homeland Australia. While training at various locations in central Victoria, the militia became for many, a stepping stone into the AIF and other services, as well as a training unit for new conscripts. As part of our national defence preparations, in mid 1942 the 52 Bn relocated to Queensland as part of the 3rd Division, replacing the AIF 7th Div on the so called "Brisbane Line". However as the threat of invasion lifted, a restructure of army units saw the disbandment of the 10th Brigade and hence the 52nd in September 1942 and the revival of the 37th/52nd Battalion. The 52nds colours were returned to Melbourne, eventually being placed in the Shrine of Remembrance for safe keeping. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At bottom of the certificate- We thank the Berwick and Dandenong volunteers for their dedication and self sacrifice during the period 1921- 1942 in defence of our nation. (Signed) D W Shields President Dandenong RSL Sub Branch L Lucas President Berwick RSL Sub Branch Presented by the Dandenong and Berwick RSL Sub Branches November 2009.

Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Medals seperate not mounted. 1. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 2. British War Medal 1914 -18On both medals, "2237 A - Cpl. J.A.R. Alexander A.F.C.A.I.F"victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Thomas Wells No 4607. Died of Wounds 6.9.1918. Refer Cat No 9903.2 for his full service history and death.Two medals unmounted, both have ribbons with a safety pin through. .1) British War medal .2) Victory Medal 1914 - 1919.On the rim of each medal, "4607 DVR T Wells 52 BN AIF"awards, medals ww1

Relates to "John James Meade", No.144860 RAAF. Enlisted 29/9/43, age 18. Discharged 20/2/46, Rank L.A.C. No. 2 Operational Training Unit.Two Australian Service medals unmounted 1. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 2. War Medal 1939-1945. .1) .2) Both medals have inscribed on outside rim the persons Regt No, name and unit.war medal, australia service medal, john james meade, ww2

Part of the Coates collection covering several members of the family involved in WW2. Medals regarding"Thomas Coates" VX18443, Enlisted 29 May 1940 in 2/2 Pioneers. Died 5 March 1942. Other items also refer to "Leonard John Clark Coates" V2791 and possibly brother "John Coates" VX18448.Four WW2 medals unmounted. 1. The 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45.1. On back, “VX18443 T. Coates” 2. On back, “VX18443 T. Coates” 3. 4. Both have the same on the rim as 1. & 2.2/2 pioneers, war medals, coates family 1

Leah Rosenthal ARRC enlisted in 1915 and embarked 18.12.15 from Australia to join the QAIMNSP service. Her service was terminted on 9.5.19. She was awarded the ARRC (2nd class) for her work at a CCS on the Western Front. Articles written about her state that she was also awarded an "MM". ARRC, (Royal Red Cross). CCS, (Casualty Clearing Station). MM, (Military Medal) QAIMNSP, (Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service) A brother Samuel was KIA in the war, refer 620. The badge was an “Empress Club 1914 Emergency Voluntary Aid Committee badge”which was a Ladies Club in Dover street Piccadilly. “Fortiter Fideliter” meaning “Strongly Faithful”. The centre of the badge is a Maltese Cross. There is a ribbon with the badge but missing. During WW1 the Club was used as a War Supply Depot. In 1917 a Red Cross hut was opened on the roof of the building. Pre war Leah had done her training at Alfred Hospital. After the war Leah and close friend Isabella Jobson bought St Lukes Private Hospital and renamed it “Vimy House”. Leah passed away in 1930. Isabella inaugurated and annual prize in Leah’s name at the Alfred Hospital for the best Theatre Nurse. Isabella had gone with Leah to England and they both served together during WW1..1) Medals, court mounted set of (3) re L.Rosenthal. 1, 1914-1915 Star. 2. War Medal 1914 -1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved. .2) Badge metal slightly oval Red cross centre with white and gold trimming. In gold lettering "Fortiter Fideliter 1914" around the outside.,1) Sister L Rosenthal Q.A.I.M.N.S.Pmedals, hospitals, military, nursing

The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes and Gordon Spittle who were members of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle dies in 1949 aged 56. Black and white postcard showing a statue in the middle of a townscape in Alexandria, Egypt. The monument is Mohamed Aly.Verso "Monument to Mohamed Aly which is erected in the square Alexandria. Gordon. 30/3/16chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt, spittle, gordon spittle, ascot

Holmes Family Ascot World War One memorabilia This postcard was sent from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle, enlisted with the brother of the recipient, Mary Coghill Holmes. Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk. The embroidery includes a crowned crest, and the flags of England, France, and Italy and the words "Souvenir d'Amiens".Verso "Somewhere in France July 14th '17 My dear Mary, In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of April 30th which came to hand by the last mail, and also very kindly the tin of biscuits sent per Miss B. which came to hand by the last Sunday. I also received a tin from Violet and will be writing her to-morrow and the next day it it is not to hot and muggy. I can assure you both that I appreciate your continued kindness more than words can tell, and only regret that I am unable to do something in return. Who can believe it is just two years ago since Harry & I enlisted, & the war doesn't appear to be any nearer ending than it did then, however let us hope and trust the end is not very far off, for goodness only knows how utterly tied (sic) of it we all are. His Majesty the King paid our division a visit on Thursday, & yesterday I went to Amiens for the day. Must now ring off for the present with kindest regards to your Mother, Violet, Willie and Self. From S. Gordon S." chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, mary holmes, amiens, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, gordon spittle, embroidery, france, western front, mary coghill holmes, postcard