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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - NOTEBOOK WW1, 1916-1918
Horace Selleck served in the Citizens Military Forces for many years prior to enlisting in the 38th Batt AIF as a Captain on 4.5.16. He embarked with the 38th Batt in June 1916 as part of D Coy. WIA on 1.2.17 with Deafness from Shelling. WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.17 with multiple GSW's to the arms and wrist. He was KIA on 20.7.18 at night by a sniper while visiting night posts in Vaire Wood. The extensive listing of the men under him was retrieved by Sgt Jack Lockett No 1194 D Coy 38th Batt. Jack Lockett went on to become Australia's oldest man attaining the age of 111. Officer's notebook with green fabric or paper cover containing names, ages, enlistment dates, military skills, pay allowances and civilian trades of approx 450 soldiers who passed through the command of Capt Horace Ferdinand Selleck, 38th Btn AIF.inside cover: "Capt HF Selleck"documents-notebooks, military history-service records, selleck, 38th bn -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Badge Rising Sun
This badge was issued to Pt. Roussac M L who served as a nurse in ,A.A.W.M.S. WWIISilver Rising Sun badge with pin clasp for use on Woman's uniform lapelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sunroussac mena l, a.a.w.m.s., army nurse, rising sun badge, roussac mena l, a.a.w.m.s., army nurse, rising sun badge, mena roussac -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RISING SUN & AUSTRALIA, 1939 - 45
.1) Rising sun hat badge blackened brass, rising sun depiction, crown with scroll under, lugs on rear for attachment. .2) Rising sun lapel badge, same details as .1) .3).4) “Australia” shoulder badges blackened brass curved shape, rear has lugs for attachment..1).2) “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”badges, rising sun, lapel, hat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RISING SUN
Two Rising Sun Hat badges1. Rising Sun Hat badge, Rising Sun depiction, crown in centre with scroll underneath. Rear has two lugs. 2. Rising Sun Hat badge, Rising Sun depiction, crown in centre with scroll underneath. Rear has two lugs and pin.1. & 2. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.badges, ww2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Tie Badge, C. 1943
This badge belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Rising sun badge in bronze-coloured metal with pin and loop on reverse for attachment to tie.Badge reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, C. WW2
Trench Art. Used shell base 25 pounder dated 1941 plus various rounds to depict a fighter plane. Belonged to John Donald McSween, no. 117346 LAC RAAF, enlisted 14.8.1942; discharged 14.5.1945Fighter plane mounted on ashtray base(2 pieces). Plane removable, made from artillery rounds, central stem welded onto ash tray base.Badge on central stem, "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".ornaments - metal, souvenirs - military history, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BUTTONS - RIBBONS, c. WWI & post WWI
John Stanistreet collection..1) Ribbon: British War Medal 1914-20 .2) Ribbon: Victory Medal 1914-19 .3) Button: Brown, plastic 4 hole .4) Button: Brass coloured Australia in centre Crown above .5) Button: Gold coloured Australia in centre Crown above .6) Button: Gold coloured Australia in centre Crown above, piece of fabric attached.4) - .5) - .6) Australian Military Forcesuniforms - accessories, metal craft- brassware, manchester -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE OF L B SPRENGER TO A E RICHARDSON (1970), 23rd April, 1970
Correspondence of L B Sprenger to A E Richardson (1970) re presentation April 1970 and provided Fortuna description.Lt. Col Sprenger, Australian Military Forces.person, individual, lt. col. sprenger -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Notes On Operating The Gazelle Mark 161
Description: 75 pages. Published by Avco Corporation - Lycoming Division. Published 30/6/1964. Part No. 60299-20. Lycoming Model 10-720 Series Aircraft Engines Operator's Manual Level of Importance: World. Issued by Rolls-Royce Service Dept.( Military) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button
Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.round brass button with a metal shank. Crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shanks.Australian Military Forces A crown and map of Australia australian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1940
Black and white photograph, mounted on grey cardboard, of a large group of people at a ball.Written on back of mount: "Rutherglen Military Ball" military ball, balls, dances -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Great Coat, 1967
The coat was given out to the Royal Australia signal corpsOlive green thick wool 3 buttons one each side of the the middle of the coat two pockets on next to the buttons The size was 9 height 5.11 6ft on the on a tag under the bottom left button on the right Buttons have the words Australia military forces vietnam war, coat -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - William Owen discharge certificate, Discharge certificate for William Owen dated 24.12.1918
Paper certificateDetailed certificate giving details of military service. -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Catering Corps handbook, AMF AACC Handbook No.2. Guide to instructors
88 page cardboard covered instruction manual for the Australian Army Catering Corps. Lists reciepes, instructions, care of food, cleaning, etc.Australian Military Forces. A.A.C.C. Handbook No.2 -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Book - 100th anniversary Duntroon
Bound Book100th anniversary of the Royal Military College Duntroon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - TM5 - 245: (US) Department of the Army Technical Manual - Map Reproduction, US Department of the Army, United States of America, War Office, 10 Sep 1956
Nine Chapters describing all aspects of Map Reproduction. 224 pages, including 8 appendices, glossary and indexA soft covered military manual, 224 pages of text, diagrams and annotated photographs"AHQ Survey Regiment" stamped inside front and back covers. Number "149" handwritten inside front cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, mapping -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING WW2, original 1994
Item re Capt Gladys Mole VX17199 A.A.N.S. Refer Cat 1901.4 for other service details.Newspaper cutting, copy of original detailing Capt Gladys Moles military career.“Riverine Herald Features” “Page 2 Riverine Herald Friday October 21 1994”newspaper, nurses -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Mounted photograph, Black and white, Theological Faculty - King's College - London University - June 1919, 1919
Frank Leslie Oliver is photographed here in King's College, London in June 1919. Second row standing 8th from the left. According to his autobiography Frank Oliver, senior Chaplain from 1930-1960 at MtS, studied primarily at Trinity College, University of Melbourne after war service in the Army Medical Corps. Established in 1829 under the patronage of George IV, King's College is one of the oldest and most distinguished centres for the study of classical languages, literature, thought, religion, art, archaeology and history in the UK.Black and white mounted group photograph. Many in the group are wearing military uniform In black ink along the lower edge of mount: Theological Faculty - King's College - London University - June 1919kings' college, london university, student, theology, padre oliver, padre frank leslie oliver -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - James E Newland VC, Early 21st Century
James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served in the AIF during the Boar War, WW1 and WW2. James E Newland was awarded the VC in April 1917 'for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, in the face of heavy odds, on three separate occasions.' James E Newland was presented his award by His Majesty King George V.James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served with the AIF for over 40 years and obtained the highest honour that can be bestowed for bravery. James enlisted in the Australia Army as a Private and on discharge held the rank of Lt Col. A black and white photograph, oblong, James E Newland in Military Uniform on paper.newland, boer war, ww1, ww2, geeloing rsl, vc -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Engineer Training Vol 3 Pam 4 Demolitions (RAE and Assault Pioneers) 1982, 1982
A soft covered booklet providing RAE and Assault Pioneers with guidance in military demolitions.7610-66-106-0085military engineering, demolitions -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Area Handbook for North Vietnam DA Pam No 550-57
Vietnam War A 500 page US military publication on all aspects of life in North Vietnam -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sepia, First Battalion of Victorian Volunteer Cadets in Camp at Elsternwick
The donor, Warren Perry, wrote the book on the history of the School of Mines. At the time of the donation, he was 100 years old and living in a Nursing Home. He also donated a number of books to the U3 Library.Number of young cadets in formation on the parade ground. Military encampment in Elsternwick in the background1st Bat. Vict'n Vol. Cadets in camp at Elsternwickwarren perry, dr perry, victorian volunteer forces, victorian volenteer cadets, elsternwick, 1st battallion victorian volunteer cadets, volunteer forces -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, US Army, Officers Cap
Enlisted Officer's Hat -USA. US military badge on front with yellow liningErnst (in biro)officers cap, united states - military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, US Army
Leather baton holster - black used by USA Military Police catalouge no. 10037baton holster -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Reid Richard, Page Courtney, Hickling Rachel, A Great Risk in a Good Cause. Australians in Greece and Crete April - May 1941, 2001
An account of Australian Military and Naval action in Greece and Crete April to May 1941military history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, c1914
World War 1 Rising Star Military Badge, Sarah Jane Procterstawell -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1915
Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of 25 young men in military uniform.Written on mount to the left of the photo: "Jim Downs" with a mark on photo pointing to man on far left, second row.soldiers, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Coffee table book, Voyages to Vietnam, 2004
Book contains photographs taken by sailors and soldiers during voyages to and from Vietnam in ships of the RANA personal record of memories from the Vietnam WarCoffee table book of photographs by Australian naval and military veterans of the Vietnam conflictSigned by the author, Stephen Lewisran, vietnam war, vietnam, australian army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, Nurses Cape, Unknown
Wool red cape, lined in red linen and cotton material. None military.“M. Bauer. G.H.” Written in texta on inside of cape.nurse, cape -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Book - Form of Service Book, Form of Service Book, WW2?
Paper covered book relating to Military forces Church parades. 63 pagesLen Polkinghorne Artillery FTR Puckapunual