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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Queen's Colour - 44th Battalion (The West Australian Rifles)
This former King's Colour was originally authorised by King George V in 1919 in recognition of services of 44th Battalion (AIF) during the Great War. Presented by HE the Governor General Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson, PC, CGMG at a parade in King's Park on 2 October, 1920, however was not passed on to any AMF counterpart unit of the Citizen Forces, as one did not exist at the time. 44th Battalion (AMF) was formed in 1921 from elements of 16th and 51st Infantry Regiments and was presented with this colour by the Governor of Western Australia Sir Robert Furse McMillan at the Anzac Day parade on the Esplanade, Perth on 25 April 1922. The colour was subsequently consecrated by the Chaplain General, Archbishop COL Riley, OBE, VD, DD at a parade on the Esplanade, Perth, 15 November 1924. At the time of presentation this colour was a plain union flag with no central devices or other distinctions included on it. Following Military Board approval given in 1925 the centre circle and Crown were later added, in accordance with the approved design for a King's Colour. With the re-activation of the Citizen Military Forces (CMF) following the Second World War, the 11th/44th Infantry Battalion (The City of Perth Regiment) was raised as a linked battalion in 1948 to carry on the identity and traditions of the pre-war 11th and 44th Battalions respectively. The King's and Regimental Colours formerly held by these two battalions were passed on to the new battalion who paraded them in rotation on ceremonial occasions. With the accession of HM Queen Elizabeth II to the throne in 1953, all Colours that had originally been presented as King's Colours, and were still carried by units on the current Order of Battle, were automatically deemed to be Queen's Colours. Under major reorganisation of the CMF in 1960, all individual infantry battalions that existed at the time within each State were amalgamated to form State regiments, taking effect from 1 July 1960. Thus from that date the 11/44th, 16th and 28th Infantry Battalions were amalgamated to form The Royal Western Australia Regiment. In September 1960, at a ceremonial parade held at Northam Camp, the Colours carried by all former battalions were handed over for safe keeping by the new regiment. These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. Union flag with gold fringes. In the centre the Arabic numeral "44" on a red background within a circle inscribed "FORTY FOURTH INFANTRY ", surmounted by the Imperial Crown. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, Post 1945
(.1) item is most likely to represent the 2nd/8th Battalion. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Badge, bakelite black, rectangular with rectangular white over red patch in centre. .2) Badge, bakelite black, rectangular with rectangular white patch centre. .3) Badge, bakelite black, diamond shape with white diamond shape centre. .4) Smaller version of 1.).numismatics - medals /military, association -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Fieldcraft Sniping and Intelligence
Used by Corporal T Bock whilst in the VDC.Red cover with black rectangular border on front and title, authors name and printers name in the rectangle. 213 pagesnon-fictionUsed by Corporal T Bock whilst in the VDC.fieldcraft sniping, major nevill a d armstrong obe frgs -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Corporal John Metson
John Metson, corporal, 2/14th Battalion AIF died in 1942, aged 24, at Sangai PNGblack and white photograph, original, unmounted, good condition -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1945
Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Carrier Platoon after the battle of El Alamein in 1945.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of unknown soldiers seated in four rows.2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCH, 38TH 1st AIF, 1914 - 1919
Colour patch of 38th Battalion, 1st AIF, Member of 10th Brigade of 3 Division. Established at Bendigo.Colour patch, oval shape. Purple over red felt.passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, colour patch, ww1, 38th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, The Burlington, 6.1916
Frank Hepburn HAMILTON MM - No 2153 24th Battalion. Refer Cat No 2354.3P for his service details.Photo, original, brown cardboard backing. Top has oval inset sepia photo portrait of F. H. Hamilton MM. At the bottom is a raised portrait style depiction of a woman.Handwritten: "To Clive, love from Frank, June - 1916"photographs, 24th, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, DAVID M DAVIES, c2014
PRIVATE DAVID MANCESL DAVIES, NO.778, 7th Battalion AIF, KIA 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli.Memorabilia - frames tory of a soldier in colour, using memorabilia of the soldier and his life, Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backng.' DAVID M DAVIES' framed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, GEORGE EDDY, c2014
LANCE CORPORAL GEORGE EDDY, NO 3032, 57th Battalion, Killed in action in France, 2 April 1917.Memorabilia - Framed story of a soldier in colour using memorabilia of a soldier and his life. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.GEORGE EDDYframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, NORMAN V LONG, C2014
PRIVATE NORMAN VERREL LONG , No 591, 23rd Battalion, Killed in Action, August 16, 1916 in France.Memorabilia - framed story of a soldier, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldier and his life. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.NORMAN V. LONGframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFCATE, FRAMED, D.W. Paterson Co. Pty Ltd, c1920
Private David J.V. Jamieson, No.3875, 5th Battalion AIF, Killed in Action 25 July 1916.Certificate - sepia toned illustrated certificate with small inset sepia toned portrait photograph of a soldier in uniform from the Borough of Eaglehawk. Black print on paper. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative edge, glass front, backing paper and cardboard.Handwritten on certificate in black ink "No 3875 - Pte David J.V. Jamieson - 5th Batt A.I.F./Killed in Action 25 July 1916 - "Dated 20 August 1920". Adhesive label back of frame - "Courtesy: Aylene Kirkwood OAM/ 40 Napier Street, Eaglehawk/ 8-8-2022.framed items, certificate, ww1 -
Mont De Lancey
Cap
Issued to Australian soldiers and worn with "Rising Sun" Badge. Belonged to Private A G Mitchell 14th Battalion British Service cap with Australia Brass badgeuniform hats -
Mont De Lancey
Hat
Used in c1915 in Gallipoli, Egypt and France. Worn by Private Ebenezer Gray. SERN 766/24th Battalion.Brown Slouch Hat with plain puggaree (Hatband), plus metal Coat of arms.uniform hats -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Album - Photo Album and scrap book and various papers and photos, Brigadier Lowen's photos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945 and various papers and photos cover post war period
Photographs belonging to Brigadier Lowen. Brig Lowen served in 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion in WWIIHistorical photographs provide life and experience of Brigadier Lowen leading up to WWII and during WWII. Very valuable for research purposePhotos Album and scrap book circa 1935-1945, most photos have commentary from Brig Lowen, strong historical value of Brig Lowen's experience during that period. There are also other documents and photos large numbers of photographs including certificates and documents5/6 rvr, bhq, birg lowen, 2/5th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - 38 Bn STATEMENT of DISBANDMENT, Aust Army, c1945
Refers to service of E.H. Bush.1. Two sheets of paper, quarto and foolscap, ref disbanding of 38 Bn and Officers level of Training prior to transfer to Infantry battalions. Ten officers are mentioned. Foolscap size document. 2. Three copies of Officers training levels and their whereabouts. Ten Officers mentioned (same as above) 38 Inf Bn.ww2, officers, 38 bn -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Award, Unit Citation
Unit citation awarded to 8th Batt RAR for search and destroy operations in Phuoc Tuy province. The Battalion were able to destroy the secret zone of Viet Cong main force units causing heavy casualties so population could live safely also help to rebuild roads, bridges, markets, and schoolsvietnamese cross of gallantry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Card - CHRISTMAS CARDS 1918
Two Christmas cards from the 56th Battalion A.I.F. One from Hughie to my dear mother, father and my dear sisters best love and many kisses, xmas 1918. The second from Henry to my dear Anna, Xmas 1918. the second has also the signatures of many other soldiersmilitary, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PRESENTATION OF COLORS, 1916
Document: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force (QUOD JUBETUR, SIT). PRESENTATION OF COLORS,' by His Exellency the Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, PC., GCMG. On behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo Sunday 11th June, 1916 at 3 pm. Printers Bolton Bros., Bendigo.organization, military, 38th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sitrep
A black and white photograph of - In Fire Support Base 'Peggy', LT Col O'Neill Commanding Officer 8 RAR, Maj Phil Jeffrey OC B Company, to his immediate fight, holds a "sitrep" and an orders group with Battalion HQ staff and his 161 Battery RNZA Commander.(Circa December 1969)photograph, fire base peggy, lt col o'neill, 8 rar, maj phil jeffrey, b coy, 161 battery rnza, operation atherton, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, CH 47 Chinook 1
A black and white photograph of a US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopter delivers ammunition and supplies to A Battery 2/35th US Artillery at an Australian Fire Support Base Bien Hoa Province, during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The battery was supporting 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion (Circa March 1969)photograph, 2/35th us artillery, chinook, tet offensive, 1969, fire support base, 4 rar nz, bien hoa province, gibbons collection catalogue -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal
Medal awarded to Private C T WHYMAN 554269 who served with the 16th London Regiment (County of London). The 16th Battalion was known as the Queen's Westminster Rifles, an Infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1908 and disbanded in 1938. The Battalion was engaged on the western front between 1914 and 1918. The item was found and no further information is known regarding Private WHYMAN.Round bronze medal - The obverse shows figure of 'Victory' (or 'Victoria') with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand.The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath.The ribbon has an iridescent multi-colour scheme and attaches to the medal through a ring suspender The recipient's name, rank, service number and unit is impressed on the edge of the medal. 554269 Pte C T WHYMAN 16 LOND Rww1, 16 london regiment, c t whyman, 1918, victory medal -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Photographic Print, W. H. Houghton 929 57Batallion
William (Bill) Houghton 929 enlisted 24 August 1914 and was taken on strength in the 57th Battalion Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 and was sent to the Gallipoli Peninsular He later fought in France with the 5th Battalion H company. Was promoted to Lance Corporal and returned to Australia 12 March 1918Black and white printhoughton, william houghton, bill houghton, 57th battalion, gallipoli, a.n.z.a.c, a.i.f., anzac, w. houghton, w houghton -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photographs, c1940
Six black and white postcards all with photographs featuring Thomas Karnatz VX48290 POW and fellow soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion possibly taken whilst serving overseas in the Middle East during WW2. Second soldier identified as Joseph Disher Darley VX48803 2/23 Battalion born 16/1/1919 and died in February 1989.Six black and white postcards with images of men in military uniformthomas karnatz, ww2, middle east, pow, 2/24 battalion, joseph darley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, NATIONAL SERVICE, James K Oliver, The National Serviceman - 'The 90 Day Wonder' Puckapunyal 1951 - 1959
Cardboard front cover with green head shot photo of soldier. White pages, cut edges, black printing & black & white photos. Front cover below photo: “by James K Oliver, 3/772902, April intake 1955, 20th National Service Training Battalion, 55th Anniversary Edition”books - military, military history - army, national service -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Citation, Military Medal
During the attack on Polygon Wood Belgium on 20th September 1917 Pte Sandow displayed conspicuous gallantry - He was an operator on Amplification and Power Buzzer Station in a chain of communication and in the enemy barrage he patrolled and repaired lines and earths utterly regardless of personal danger. While in the performance of his duty his leg was shot away. He however completed his task. It was largely due to this man's effort that good communication was maintained. Private Sandow died of wounds on 22 September 1917 and was buried at Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. Cream coloured citation with Australian Coat of Arms above black type contained in black border.Military Medal 1120 Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 5th Australian Infantry Battalion attached 1st Australian Divisional Signal Company 1st Australian Divisionroy llewellyn sandow, polygon wood, belgium, 1917, ww1, 5th australian infantry battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, MOUNTED, F L Andrews, C.late 1915 or early 1916
Sepia photo of D Coy 8th Btn 1st Aust Division marching along tree lined road. Photo is mounted with brown border on cardboard backing.Written in pencil on back: “The 7th & 8th Battalion marching from Ismailia, Egypt on their way back to camp after going to Gallipoli” Sticker on backing: “Colarts Studio”photograph, mounted, 8th bn, d coy, eygpt -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED WW2, Borough of Inglewood, 1940's
Information printed on certificate. "The Call to Arms 1940/ THE MAYOR, COUNCILLORS/ AND BURGESSES OF THE/ BOROUGH OF INGLEWOOD/ pay tribute to/ ......................../.......... who served in/ THE WORLD WAR/ 1939/ FOR GOD KING AND EMPIRE" "We record gratefully our deep/ appreciation of your patriotic/ response to the Call of Empire/ and service nobly rendered in the/ Australian Fighting Forces". "Given under the Common Seal of the/ Boorough of Inglewood this .............day of/ .....................194../.............MAYOR/ ...............TOWN CLERK" Also see Cat No 7025Certificate - paper, red and black print, illustrated in colour with scroll work, foliage, flags, King's Portrait. Shields of various countries and states and red seal. Damaged by water and dirt. Handwritten owner's name and signature on Certificate. Frame - timber, with gold colour stipple finish, many sections of paint missing. Glass front and cardboard backing. Sections of the certificate are adhered to the glass front.Handwritten in very faded black ink; "Sgt Keith Edwin Palmer/ 38th Battalion" "16th/ November/ 5/ E.E. Rochester" illegible signature. Certificate No. 55255.ww2, certificates, framed accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card - Christmas card
Christmas card supplied by 8 RAR for soldiers to send to family and friends.Christmas card with RAR V111 in gold embossed with Australian emblem on grey textured paper mounted on cream colored card. Inside there is a picture of the RAR emblem on white brick structure in front of a building. Hand written message to family in blue ink. Black ink message for Christmas.Blue ink "To mum, Dad, Robyn and Rex / Bill Black type " Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from" / 8th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment.rar issue, maschette, 8rar, private, 5716538, christmas card, 8 rar, correspondence -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 4717546 Private E.W. Noack (1945-1966)
White plastic Poster, Information Board with the following information: Noack, Errol Wayne (Private, b.1945 - d.1966) Private Noack was the first Australian National Serviceman killed in Vietnam. He was born on 28 March 1945 in North Adelaide, an only child. As an adult, Noack worked as a tuna fisherman. He was a committed Lutheran. Noack was among the first intake of national servicemen to be enlisted on 30 June 1965. He did not welcome being called up, but 'decided to make the most of it'. Noack was posted as a rifleman to the newly raised 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR) based at holsworthy, New South Wales. Noack left on the 13th May 1966 to join his battalion in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)Ref: Australian War Memorial Collectionpte errol noack, 5 rar, operation hardihood, poster, information board, australian national serviceman, killed in action -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOUR LETTERS FROM PRIVATE ERNEST C BARKER
Letters. Four letters from Pte Ernest Barker addressed to 'Dear Auntie'. 2 written in pencil and 2 in ink. No envelopes to substantiate name, but is probably Miss Lillie Prout of 290 Williamson St Bendigo. (a) Dated 1 March 1940 'A' Company 2/23 Battalion, AIF, from Palestine (date has been corrected on letter to 1941). (b) Dated 30 June 1940, 'A' Company, No.1 Platoon, No8 Military Camp, AIF, Albury, NSW. © Dated 25 August 1940 , written on 'Albury & District Patriotic and War Fund' letter head, 2 pages. (d) Dated 21 April 1941, 'A' Company, 2/23 Battalion, AIF, from Libia (sic) 2 pages.Ernest C Barkerperson, individual, personal, ernest c barker, ww2 letters, lillie prout, aif, 'a' company 2/23 battalion