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Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, CAIRNS BROTHERS, c2014
... Private James Marquis Cairns, No 485, 10th Battalion AIF, Wounded, RTA. Re-enlisted No. 4370, 23 Battalion, AIF, Wounded RTA. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Private James Marquis Cairns, No 485, 10th Battalion AIF, Wounded, RTA. Re-enlisted No. 4370, 23 Battalion, AIF, Wounded RTA. ...Private James Marquis Cairns, No 485, 10th Battalion AIF, Wounded, RTA. Re-enlisted No. 4370, 23 Battalion, AIF, Wounded RTA. Private Leslie George Cairns, No 50732, 6th Battalion AIF, Declared unfit for active service. RTA.Memorabilia - framed story of two brothers in colour using memorabilia of the soldiers and their lives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing. CAIRNS BROTHERSframed items, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE & ENVELOPE
... Alan Walter MASON enlisted in the CMF on 5.11.1941 to 6.5.1943 then transferred to the AIF on 7.5.1943 and was discharged on 30.11.1945 after serving 788 days in Australia and 539 days outside Australia. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Alan Walter MASON enlisted in the CMF on 5.11.1941 to 6.5.1943 then transferred to the AIF on 7.5.1943 and was discharged on 30.11.1945 after serving 788 days in Australia and 539 days outside Australia. ...Alan Walter MASON enlisted in the CMF on 5.11.1941 to 6.5.1943 then transferred to the AIF on 7.5.1943 and was discharged on 30.11.1945 after serving 788 days in Australia and 539 days outside Australia. He held the rank of Private in 2/10th Aust Docks Operating Coy..1) Certificate of discharge No 304141, parchment paper re name, rank, Regt No, period of service, awards, unit A.W.MASON. .2) Envelope, brown paper with “On his Majesty’s service”, to suit .1).1) VX140967 Pte Alan Walter Mason. .2) Hand written on front; “Mr A.W. Mason, 25 Queen St Bendigo Vic”records, military, service -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - MILITARY SERVICE WW1, Murray Poustie, "The First Contingent", 2013
... . "- containing details of how and when they volunteered/ and enlisted, when they embarked from Melbourne, and what happened to them"..... "- containing details of how and when they volunteered/ and enlisted, when they embarked from Melbourne, and what happened to them". ...From the title page; "The First Contingent"/ The service and sacrifice of men who left from Bendigo/ in August 1914 to serve in World War 1". "- containing details of how and when they volunteered/ and enlisted, when they embarked from Melbourne, and what happened to them".Booklet - facsimile copy. Soft cover - front and back clear plastic A4 sheet protecting title page which has black colour print, illustrated with two black and white group photographs. Black plastic spine. 49 pages - cut, plain A4 white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs and charts.publications, booklets, military service, ww1, bendigo -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT, ARMY, WW2, c.WW2
... "William John SULLIVAN" VX 57829. Enlisted 20.06.1941 age 21 years. Taken POW. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "William John SULLIVAN" VX 57829. Enlisted 20.06.1941 age 21 years. Taken POW. ..."William John SULLIVAN" VX 57829. Enlisted 20.06.1941 age 21 years. Taken POW. Gunner 2/1 Australian Heavy Battery - SPARROW. Discharged 14.01.1946. Records are not online. Paybook has entries re POW - Changi - Timor - Java. Photograph - sepia colour portrait of an Army soldier on photographic paper. Soldier in uniform with forage cap. Frame - metal backing with stand, front shallow cover shape with mid brown colour paper mount. Heavy plastic cover moulded to shape over photograph and mount.framed accessories, photograph, portrait, pow, william john sullivan -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomSouvenir - Scarf, framed, 1916
... Sgt Roy Arthur Heuston Taggart, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Grazier of Hawthorn, born 4 Sep 1888, enlisted 19 July 1915, 12th Reinforcements. ...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Sgt Roy Arthur Heuston Taggart, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Grazier of Hawthorn, born 4 Sep 1888, enlisted 19 July 1915, 12th Reinforcements. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal for outstanding services during Flanders operations. ...Sgt Roy Arthur Heuston Taggart, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Grazier of Hawthorn, born 4 Sep 1888, enlisted 19 July 1915, 12th Reinforcements. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal for outstanding services during Flanders operations.Historic item by original member of 4ALHRectangular embroidery in glass fronted wooden frame. Background is colour patch of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, diagonally divided with upper left section white and lower part red. The Australian Coat of Arms (in red) is at the upper left. Embroidered in red at top centre: "4th Light Horse Regiment 1st Division Egypt 1916". In gold thread at bottom right: Aust Army rising sun badge. . It is edged with white tassels at top and left and gold tassels at right and lower edge.Embroidered in gold thread : "From Roy"embroidery, 4th light horse, roy taggart, scarf as gift to family -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Alfred Charles Jury VX66822 (born Mansfield, enlisted Royal Park) on 13.12.41 aged 21 years. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Alfred Charles Jury VX66822 (born Mansfield, enlisted Royal Park) on 13.12.41 aged 21 years. ...Alfred Charles Jury VX66822 (born Mansfield, enlisted Royal Park) on 13.12.41 aged 21 years. At discharge from the 2nd AIF he was a Gunner in 2/4th L.A.A. Regt. Refer 2083P, 2079.3 also 2082 re his father.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re A.C.Jury. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX66822 A.C.Jury"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, 1915
... William Henry CHAPMAN No 1070 (born Heathcote, enlisted Heathcote) in C Coy 23rd Batt AIF on 2.3.1915. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields William Henry CHAPMAN No 1070 (born Heathcote, enlisted Heathcote) in C Coy 23rd Batt AIF on 2.3.1915. ...William Henry CHAPMAN No 1070 (born Heathcote, enlisted Heathcote) in C Coy 23rd Batt AIF on 2.3.1915. Embarked for Egypt 10.5.1915. Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Hospitalised 20.11.1916 with sore feet. KIA 3.5.1917. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Photo post card, in sepia tone re W H Chapman.On rear; written in pen and pencil. “18 Middlesex Road Surrey Hills William Henry Chapman”photographs - photography, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - ASSOCIATION SHIELD, 1980's
... The item was donated by Roy Henry CLEE VX28338 Batt 2/32nd Bn 9th Div. A.I.F. Enlisted 20.6.1940, Served in Tobruk, El Alamein and New Guinea. ...The item was donated by Roy Henry CLEE VX28338 Batt 2/32nd Bn 9th Div. A.I.F. Enlisted 20.6.1940, Served in Tobruk, El Alamein and New Guinea. ...Shield produced for World Reunion of Rats of Tobruk in 1980's. The item was donated by Roy Henry CLEE VX28338 Batt 2/32nd Bn 9th Div. A.I.F. Enlisted 20.6.1940, Served in Tobruk, El Alamein and New Guinea. Discharged 19.8.1945.Red painted wooden shield bearing felt insignia of Rats of Tobruk Assn. Black, yellow & white enamel surrounded by gold & red crown. Written in gold on white bands - 'Rats of Tobruk Association' Written in gold on black band - 'No Surrender'military history, rats of tobruk, associations -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch1915 ANZAC Medal
... Medal awarded to persons who served at Gallipoli in 1915 W A E Bragg No 86 23rd Battalion first A. I. F. Enlisted February 1915 age 18 ( August 1914) sailed 08-05-1915 returned 22-05-1919In ...Doncaster RSL Sub Branch Corner Leeds Street and Doncaster Roads Doncaster East melbourne Medal awarded to persons who served at Gallipoli in 1915 W A E Bragg No 86 23rd Battalion first A. I. F. Enlisted February 1915 age 18 ( August 1914) sailed 08-05-1915 returned 22-05-1919In In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC world war one medal anzac australia new zealand wwi simpson donkey stars w a e braggs gallopoli Center of medal depicts Simpson an his donkey. ...Medal awarded to persons who served at Gallipoli in 1915 W A E Bragg No 86 23rd Battalion first A. I. F. Enlisted February 1915 age 18 ( August 1914) sailed 08-05-1915 returned 22-05-1919In In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZACMedal 50mm diameter with crown protruding at the top and ANZAC at the bottomCenter of medal depicts Simpson an his donkey. The reverse side shows Australia and New Zealand with five stars and W A E Braggs engraved at the bottomworld war one, medal, anzac, australia, new zealand, wwi, simpson, donkey, stars, w a e braggs, gallopoli -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedal - 1319 E E Cork, Early 1900s
... 1319 E E Cork enlisted in Geelong 26 July 1915 and served during WW1 with Light Horse Regiment, AIF. ...Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula 1319 E E Cork enlisted in Geelong 26 July 1915 and served during WW1 with Light Horse Regiment, AIF. ...1319 E E Cork enlisted in Geelong 26 July 1915 and served during WW1 with Light Horse Regiment, AIF. The archives record shows him as posted to 4th Light Horse, the 1914-1915 Star has 8th Light Horse.This Medal is the original that was issued to 1319 E E Cork1914-1915 Star with ribbon - red white blue stripe - bronze colour.On the reverse 1319 Pte E E Cork, 8/LH Rgt, AIF1319 e e cork, ww1, light horse, geelong -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Framed Certificate, B Murray
... Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to B Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 John Brian Murray was born on 27/10/1942 at Moyhu. He enlisted in the Army on 30/6/1943. Private VX142238...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to B Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 John Brian Murray was born on 27/10/1942 at Moyhu. He enlisted in the Army on 30/6/1943. Private VX142238 shire of oxley ww2 certificate of appreciation john brian murray The Call to Arms B Murray Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below. ...Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to B Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 John Brian Murray was born on 27/10/1942 at Moyhu. He enlisted in the Army on 30/6/1943. Private VX142238Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms B Murrayshire of oxley, ww2, certificate of appreciation, john brian murray -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Beret
... Black Royal Australian Navy Beret with Badge issued/belonged to Errol Ivan DREHER born 30/4/1926 at Numerkah. Enlisted in the RAN on 6/5/1946 Service No R30435 and served on HMAS Sydney 1951-2 during the Korean War...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Black Royal Australian Navy Beret with Badge issued/belonged to Errol Ivan DREHER born 30/4/1926 at Numerkah. Enlisted in the RAN on 6/5/1946 Service No R30435 and served on HMAS Sydney 1951-2 during the Korean War RAN Korean War HMAS Sydney Inside - wool beret L Black wool beret with black vinyl band. ...Black Royal Australian Navy Beret with Badge issued/belonged to Errol Ivan DREHER born 30/4/1926 at Numerkah. Enlisted in the RAN on 6/5/1946 Service No R30435 and served on HMAS Sydney 1951-2 during the Korean WarBlack wool beret with black vinyl band. At front two eyelets affixed with gold coloured metal badge consisting of an anchor below a crown.Inside - wool beret Lran, korean war, hmas sydney -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Beret
... Blue Royal Australian Navy Beret with Badge issued/belonged to Errol Ivan DREHER born 30/4/1926 at Numerkah. Enlisted in the RAN on 6/5/1946 Service No R30435 and served on HMAS Sydney 1951-2 during the Korean War...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Blue Royal Australian Navy Beret with Badge issued/belonged to Errol Ivan DREHER born 30/4/1926 at Numerkah. Enlisted in the RAN on 6/5/1946 Service No R30435 and served on HMAS Sydney 1951-2 during the Korean War RAN Korean War HMAS Sydney Inside - Kent pure wool Large/ Christie’s Sydney Badge - Korea KWVA NSW Blue wool beret with black braid band. ...Blue Royal Australian Navy Beret with Badge issued/belonged to Errol Ivan DREHER born 30/4/1926 at Numerkah. Enlisted in the RAN on 6/5/1946 Service No R30435 and served on HMAS Sydney 1951-2 during the Korean WarBlue wool beret with black braid band. At front affixed with multi coloured fabric badge consisting of an anchor, boomerang, wings and crossed swords below a yellow star. Inside - Kent pure wool Large/ Christie’s Sydney Badge - Korea KWVA NSWran, korean war, hmas sydney -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Framed Medals
... Australian Army service medals awarded to Clarence William DREHER VX11730 born 15/6/1911 at Netherby. Enlisted on 19/4/1940 and discharged 23/10/1940. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Australian Army service medals awarded to Clarence William DREHER VX11730 born 15/6/1911 at Netherby. Enlisted on 19/4/1940 and discharged 23/10/1940. ...Australian Army service medals awarded to Clarence William DREHER VX11730 born 15/6/1911 at Netherby. Enlisted on 19/4/1940 and discharged 23/10/1940. Served 912 days abroad assigned to the 1st Australian Corp of SignalsSix medals with multi coloured ribbons attached mounted on black felt with large pin attached at rear. Three of the medals are star shaped in copper coloured metal and three are round in silver coloured metal. The 1939-45 Star/Africa Star and Pacific Star all feature a crown and the royal cypher of King George VI The round shaped medals 1939-45 Defence medal/War medal and Service medal feature the head of King George VI All medals are engraved VX11730 C DREHERaustralian army, ww2, c dreher, corps of sigs -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Framed Certificate, D Murray
... Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205 d. murray shire of oxley ww2 The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. ...Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939-45d. murray, shire of oxley, ww2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - War Medal WWII
... This medal belonged to MURPHY ROBERT : Service Number - VX30381 : Date of birth - 26 Jun 1906 : Place of birth - COLAC VIC : Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MURPHY KATHLEEN for service in the Australian Armed Forces during WWII...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne This medal belonged to MURPHY ROBERT : Service Number - VX30381 : Date of birth - 26 Jun 1906 : Place of birth - COLAC VIC : Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MURPHY KATHLEEN for service in the Australian Armed Forces during WWII wwii war medal australian war medal Front: "GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:" Back: " 1939 / 1946" Side: "VX 30381 R. ...This medal belonged to MURPHY ROBERT : Service Number - VX30381 : Date of birth - 26 Jun 1906 : Place of birth - COLAC VIC : Place of enlistment - ROYAL PARK VIC : Next of Kin - MURPHY KATHLEEN for service in the Australian Armed Forces during WWIICupro-nickel medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on front. The back features a lion on top of a fallen dragon. There is no ribbon.Front: "GEORGIUS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP:" Back: " 1939 / 1946" Side: "VX 30381 R. MURPHY"wwii, war medal, australian war medal -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionAward - Distinguished Conduct Medal, GvR, 168 CSMjr F Brent, c1917
... Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 ...Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 medal dcm ww1 5/6rvr 6th australian infantry Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. ...Awarded to 168 CSMjr F.T Brent, 6th Australian Infantry, 'for capturing a string of strong posts on the 20 September 1917'. Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 Circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf' Ribbon - maroon/blue/maroon approx 70mm stapled through suspender Diameter - 36mm Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf'medal, dcm, ww1, 5/6rvr, 6th australian infantry -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS 38th BN, 1916
... .1)Ernest Chapman Winfield Archibald No 503 enlisted 3.3.1916 B Coy 38th Bn age 20, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, KIA 5.12.1916. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields .1)Ernest Chapman Winfield Archibald No 503 enlisted 3.3.1916 B Coy 38th Bn age 20, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, KIA 5.12.1916. ....1)Ernest Chapman Winfield Archibald No 503 enlisted 3.3.1916 B Coy 38th Bn age 20, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, KIA 5.12.1916. Harold James Archibald No 504 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 23 years 6 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, appointed Cpl 2.9.1917, WIA 12.10.1917 GSW left arm, medically downgraded 1.2.1918, RTA 12.3.1918, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1918. .3) John Josiah Roberts No 652 enlisted 16.3.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 18 years 3 months, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 31.12.1916 Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 8.1.1917, hospital 3.8.1917 Laryngitis, rejoin unit 29.9.1917, hospital 3.12.1918 Influenza, rejoin unit 29.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 22.9.1919. Austin Ivo Henderson No 720 enlisted 21.3.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 19 years 9 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea Measles, Hospital England unclear, embark for France 5.4.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 5.5.1918, Hospital 17.6.1918 NYD then classed Debility then Trench Fever, RTA 19.2.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.5.1919. .2) The Archibald Brothers are in back row, HJ on the left & ECW on the right, JJ Roberts sitting right?, AI Henderson standing centre others unknown at this point. Photo post cards, 1 B & W 2 sepia, rectangular shape, soldiers in uniform studio background. .1) Two soldiers standing side by side. .2) Six soldiers, 3 standing, 3 sitting. .3) Two soldiers, 1 standing 1 sitting. All photos have hand writing on rear..1) “Harold James Archibald L, Ernest Chapman W Archibald R, killed in France. .2) “ H.J. Archibald, E.C.W. Archibald”. .3) “Sitting J.J.Roberts, standing Ivo Henderson”.photographs, b coy, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, MEMORIAL, The All-Australia Memorial Book (Vic Ed.), 1917
... Albert Herbert Muller No 448 enlisted in the 4th L.H.Regt C Sqd on 19.8.1914 age 21 years 7 months. ...Albert Herbert Muller No 448 enlisted in the 4th L.H.Regt C Sqd on 19.8.1914 age 21 years 7 months. ...Pictorial book contains the names of Victorians K.I.A 1914 - 1916 and those who enlisted during the same period. Also stories and a list of bravery awards. Each book has a place for a photo inside The MULLER Brothers. Two of the three boys photos are in the book, Albert & Edgar. They All came from Nhill Victoria. Albert Herbert Muller No 448 enlisted in the 4th L.H.Regt C Sqd on 19.8.1914 age 21 years 7 months. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.14 and then to Gallipoli on 20.5.15, KIA by a sniper on 1.8.1915 at Gaba Tepe Gallipoli. Buried Shell Green Gully 2.8.1915. John Herman Muller No 1102 enlisted in 8th reinforcements 8th L.H Regt on 2.7.15 age 22 years, embarked for Gallipoli 20.8.1915, hospital with Mumps 25.10.15, return to unit 17.11.1915, embark for Alexandria 25.12.1915, hospital 16.9.1916 with Tonsilitis, WIA 19.4.1917 GSW to chest, left leg & arm, hospital 28.11.1917 with Diarrheoa, hospital 1.9.1918 (unclear), promoted T/Sgt 13.3.1919, discharged from the AIF 9.12.1919. Edgar Percy Muller No 3227 enlisted in 26th reinforcements 8th L.H.Regt on 9.11.1916 age 18 years 7 months. Attended Signal School 10.11.1916 to 14.2.1917, embarked for Egypt 20.2.1917, hospital 26.6.1917 with Debility, return to unit, WIA 1.12.1917 GSW to Chest, return to unit 9.1.1918, hospital 4.6.1918 with Malaria, return to unit 31.7.1918, hospital again 9.8.1918 (appears to be Malaria severe), return to unit 29.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 20.10.1919.Memorial Book Australia's Roll of Honour 1914 - 1916. History, Heroes and Helpers. Includes illustrations, photos, drawings, maps, portraits, personal records. Includes fold out pictures inside front cover. Photo and details of A. H. MULLER pasted onto first page. Gilt edged pages. Leather bound cover.books - military - reference, memorials -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS WW1
... All the cards have been written on and believed to be by May Staley (Every) Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P .1) George Joseph Pellow No 902 (born England, enlisted Pyramid Hill) on 16.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 23 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 18.6.1916, hospital 24.11.1916 with Laryngitus, rejoin Unit 9.12.1916, promoted Cpl 30.8.1917, KIA 21 10. 1917. .2) John Benjamin Dugan No 812 (born Beechworth, enlisted Beechworth) on 5.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 21 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 31.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin Unit 16.5.1917, discharged 26.1.1920. .3) Charles Heal No 1397 (born Stawell, enlisted Melbourne) on 2.8.1915 in 1st Reinforcements 29th Bn age 30 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 17.8.1916 with Appendicitus (Nephralgia), rejoin Unit 17.2.1917, KIA 15.12.1917. ...All the cards have been written on and believed to be by May Staley (Every) Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P .1) George Joseph Pellow No 902 (born England, enlisted Pyramid Hill) on 16.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 23 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 18.6.1916, hospital 24.11.1916 with Laryngitus, rejoin Unit 9.12.1916, promoted Cpl 30.8.1917, KIA 21 10. 1917. .2) John Benjamin Dugan No 812 (born Beechworth, enlisted Beechworth) on 5.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 21 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 31.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin Unit 16.5.1917, discharged 26.1.1920. .3) Charles Heal No 1397 (born Stawell, enlisted Melbourne) on 2.8.1915 in 1st Reinforcements 29th Bn age 30 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 17.8.1916 with Appendicitus (Nephralgia), rejoin Unit 17.2.1917, KIA 15.12.1917. ...All the cards have been written on and believed to be by May Staley (Every) Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P .1) George Joseph Pellow No 902 (born England, enlisted Pyramid Hill) on 16.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 23 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 18.6.1916, hospital 24.11.1916 with Laryngitus, rejoin Unit 9.12.1916, promoted Cpl 30.8.1917, KIA 21 10. 1917. .2) John Benjamin Dugan No 812 (born Beechworth, enlisted Beechworth) on 5.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 21 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 31.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin Unit 16.5.1917, discharged 26.1.1920. .3) Charles Heal No 1397 (born Stawell, enlisted Melbourne) on 2.8.1915 in 1st Reinforcements 29th Bn age 30 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 17.8.1916 with Appendicitus (Nephralgia), rejoin Unit 17.2.1917, KIA 15.12.1917. (not 1918). .4) James Herd No 831 (born Ballarat, enlisted Melbourne) on 15.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 21 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, transfer to 5th Div Artillery 16.3.1916, embark for France 16.6.1916, transfer to 50th Battery, hospital 5.11.1918 with Influenza, rejoin Unit10.11.1918, hospital 7.2.1919 with Measles, rejoin Unit 4.3.1919, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged 22.8.1919. .5) ........ Cooke, as yet not identified. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P Five photo postcards all sepia tone, all have text on the front in black pen. .1) Soldier standing holding a crop with gloves in hand. .2) Soldier seated on a chair with slouch hat on his crossed legs. .3) Soldier standing hands behind his back. .4) Soldier seated on a small table/chair, arms crossed slouch hat on. .5) Soldier standing with hand on a stand with flower pot on..1) On the front, "Cpl G Pellow 29th Bn, killed in action Passchendaele Oct 1917". .2) On the front, "Yours sincerely JB Dugan 11.11.18" - "Died from war injuries 1933". .3) On the front, "One of the old Btn ...... Cooke 17.1.18" - "Died from the effects of war" On the rear in pencil, "Another old Pal of mine who is still going strong, he's from Ballarat District Tom". .4) On the front, "Pte C Heale (Heal) C Coy 29th Bn killed in action Messines Feb 1918". .5) On the front, "Dvr J Herd 5th Div Arty". On the rear in pencil, "Jim Heard".tmstaleycollection, postcards -
Bendigo Military MuseumFurniture - GLASS TOP CABINET, Major George LANSELL VD, C.1926
... "THIS CABINET and BOOK of REMEMBRANCE inscribed with the revered names of members of the AIF who enlisted from the Bendigo Military District and served in the GREAT WAR of 1914 - 1919 together with the names of those who subscribed to defray the cost of the Roll of HONOR on the FRONTAGE of this HALL were donated by MAJOR GEO.V.L. ...After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was then placed in what is now the "Building and RSL History Room" brsl smirsl Remembrance "THIS CABINET and BOOK of REMEMBRANCE inscribed with the revered names of members of the AIF who enlisted from the Bendigo Military District and served in the GREAT WAR of 1914 - 1919 together with the names of those who subscribed to defray the cost of the Roll of HONOR on the FRONTAGE of this HALL were donated by MAJOR GEO.V.L. ...This cabinet with the "Book of Remembrance" (refer Cat No 8010) was originally placed in the foyer (vestibule) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1926. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was then placed in what is now the "Building and RSL History Room"Cabinet heavy timber construction with four legs, has a glass top that opens at the front and lockable. Has a red felt inset for the "BOOK of REMEMBRANCE". At the back of the cabinet set at an angle is a brass plaque with an inscription in black and red with scrolls around. The plaque is on a timber backing attached to the cabinet."THIS CABINET and BOOK of REMEMBRANCE inscribed with the revered names of members of the AIF who enlisted from the Bendigo Military District and served in the GREAT WAR of 1914 - 1919 together with the names of those who subscribed to defray the cost of the Roll of HONOR on the FRONTAGE of this HALL were donated by MAJOR GEO.V.L. LANSELL, V.D. PRESIDENT of the BENDIGO R.S & S.I.L.A as a token of gratitude for the generous and spontaneous public response to the appeal launched and conducted by him for the completion of the BENDIGO SOLDIERS MEMORIAL"brsl, smirsl, remembrance -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, GALLIPOLI, cWW1
... Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703, Enlisted 19-08-14 F.COY 8th Battalion Became an officer 2nd Lieutenant in 1st Machine Gun Battalion RTA 17-03-1919 See also Cat No. 5979.6....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703, Enlisted 19-08-14 F.COY 8th Battalion Became an officer 2nd Lieutenant in 1st Machine Gun Battalion RTA 17-03-1919 See also Cat No. 5979.6. ...Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703, Enlisted 19-08-14 F.COY 8th Battalion Became an officer 2nd Lieutenant in 1st Machine Gun Battalion RTA 17-03-1919 See also Cat No. 5979.6.Original photograph - black and white on photographic paper. Scene depicts landing boats, beach scene, an encampment with tents and small buildings with background of ridges. Handwritten greeting and information on back of photograph. Panorama photograph.Handwritten in faded black ink - back of photograph "Clevedon/ 3/7/18/ Just a picture of Gallipoli/ if you show it to any of/ the boys that have been/ there they will explain it/ better than I can by writing/ best love/ Ste ? xx" Handwritten in mainly uppercase letters, blue ink. Left to Right - " MOST OF OUR/ SUPPLIES WERE/ LANDED HERE" " THE LAST OF/ THE AIF LEFT/ HERE 29-12-1915" " 1ST AIF DIVISION/ LANDID (sic) HERE/ 25-4-1915" " THIS PERE WAS/ RECKED (sic) SEVERAL/ TIMES BY STORMS" " 1ST AIF/ HOSPITAL TENTS " TURKS BEACHIE (sic) / FIRED SCHRAPNIL/ ALONG BEACH/ FROM HEARE (sic)" " 4th INF BGDE/ Faught (sic) have/ on 9-5-1915" . "photographs, ww1, gallipoli, s. j. parish, 8th battalion -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT, SOLDIER WW2
... "Mathew Ernest Rumbelow" Lance Bombardier 2/7th Field. Enlisted 17/3/42 VX78073 at age 21. Served overseas Middle East 23/8/42 - 25/2/43 then Borneo 8/4/45 to 6/12/45....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "Mathew Ernest Rumbelow" Lance Bombardier 2/7th Field. Enlisted 17/3/42 VX78073 at age 21. Served overseas Middle East 23/8/42 - 25/2/43 then Borneo 8/4/45 to 6/12/45. ..."Mathew Ernest Rumbelow" Lance Bombardier 2/7th Field. Enlisted 17/3/42 VX78073 at age 21. Served overseas Middle East 23/8/42 - 25/2/43 then Borneo 8/4/45 to 6/12/45.Black and White photo of Mathew Rumbelow posed in front of a building in full uniform.photograph, artillery, 2/7th field regiment, mathew ernest rumbelow -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post 1919
... Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. ...Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. Embarked 24/9/14. Died of wounds 20/6/15. The Plaque was commonly called "Dead Man's Penny" or “Death Penny”Brown metal round plaque. Blank on one side. Front side engraved with inscription to William O'Connor. An image of Britannia holding a Trident and a wreath with a Lion at her feet.Inscribed "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" "WILLIAM HENRY O'CONNOR".memorial plaque, dead man's penny, ww1, william henry o'connor -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT OF A SOLDIER, 1939-1945
... VX35204 NORMAN THOMAS CALLAHAN Enlisted 1940 - Returned to Australia 1945. 2/24 AIF 9th Div AIF. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields VX35204 NORMAN THOMAS CALLAHAN Enlisted 1940 - Returned to Australia 1945. 2/24 AIF 9th Div AIF. ...VX35204 NORMAN THOMAS CALLAHAN Enlisted 1940 - Returned to Australia 1945. 2/24 AIF 9th Div AIF. Served in Siege of Tobruk, Tel El Eisa, El Alamein, South West Pacific, Lae, Finchhafen, Wareo-Lakona, Borneo, Tarakan.Photograph - sepia portrait of a soldier with plastic cover.passchendaele barracks trust, ww2, norman thomas callahan, 2/24 aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WATER BOTTLES
... Kit belong to CAPTAIN Brian CLEREHAN VX91862. Enlisted 29 March 1943 age 26 years, discharged 17 July 1946 with the rank of Captain in 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion....Kit belong to CAPTAIN Brian CLEREHAN VX91862. Enlisted 29 March 1943 age 26 years, discharged 17 July 1946 with the rank of Captain in 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion. ...Equipment issued to all Army Soldiers as part of original kit. Kit belong to CAPTAIN Brian CLEREHAN VX91862. Enlisted 29 March 1943 age 26 years, discharged 17 July 1946 with the rank of Captain in 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion..1) One litre water bottle with cork lid, insulating felt cover. Cork attaches by string to the felt cover. And also in a cotton webbing carrier. Made up of vertical and horizontal straps wth a brass studs, 2 brass buckles to attach to shoulder straps .2) One litre blue enamelled bottle with attached cork lid and insulating felt cover. No webbing included .infantry, water bottle, 2nd new guinea infantry battalion -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM, WINTER CEREMONIAL, RAN, WW2 and Korea
... "James Locke BLUNDEN" R/33905 A33905. Enlisted 6/2/45. Discharged 21/1/64. Rank Chief Airman AHI, HMAS SYDNEY. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "James Locke BLUNDEN" R/33905 A33905. Enlisted 6/2/45. Discharged 21/1/64. Rank Chief Airman AHI, HMAS SYDNEY. ..."James Locke BLUNDEN" R/33905 A33905. Enlisted 6/2/45. Discharged 21/1/64. Rank Chief Airman AHI, HMAS SYDNEY. Korea = rank Leading Airman on HMAS SYDNEY 31/8/1951 - 22/02/1952.1. Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining, double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels embroidered crown, aeroplane and letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes senior sailor ranks NCO. Buttons with Crown, Anchor and Australia". 2. Trousers - black colour wool twill, five button fly. Handwritten name on back pocket calico lining. 2. Back pocket lining - handwritten, black ink "J. BLUNDEN"uniform, ran, ww2, korea -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER TO HIS MOTHER
... AIF Serial No. 6591. He enlisted 14 June 1916, aged 22, 5th BTN, embarked 2 Oct 1916. ...AIF Serial No. 6591. He enlisted 14 June 1916, aged 22, 5th BTN, embarked 2 Oct 1916. ...Joseph Moore Stuart from Serpentine, Victoria. AIF Serial No. 6591. He enlisted 14 June 1916, aged 22, 5th BTN, embarked 2 Oct 1916. He returned to Australia 12 June 1919. His place of birth was Wedderburn.Single sheet of paper. It is a handwritten letter from Joseph Moore Stuart No. 6591 to his mother. It is on YMCA letterhead paper. The YMCA logo is a map of Australia with Rising Sun badge and letters YMCA in centre. A red triangle covers these. It is written on both sides.ww1, france, mothers, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - WOODEN BOX, Post 1930’s
... The box was brought back from WW2 by Leonard Francis Rainbow VX141558, enlisted 27.2.1942 in the CMF 22nd Bn until 17.5.1943, AIF 18.5.1943 to 8.8.1946, Overseas service, New Guinea 21.2.1943 - 26.8.1944, New Britain 19.2.1945. - 17.3.1946....The box was brought back from WW2 by Leonard Francis Rainbow VX141558, enlisted 27.2.1942 in the CMF 22nd Bn until 17.5.1943, AIF 18.5.1943 to 8.8.1946, Overseas service, New Guinea 21.2.1943 - 26.8.1944, New Britain 19.2.1945. - 17.3.1946. wooden box japanese Indecipherable print on top of the box, Japanese characters noted on the inside of the box. ...The translation on the box is not known. The box was brought back from WW2 by Leonard Francis Rainbow VX141558, enlisted 27.2.1942 in the CMF 22nd Bn until 17.5.1943, AIF 18.5.1943 to 8.8.1946, Overseas service, New Guinea 21.2.1943 - 26.8.1944, New Britain 19.2.1945. - 17.3.1946.Brown painted and lacquered wooden box with brown leather handle.Indecipherable print on top of the box, Japanese characters noted on the inside of the box.wooden box, japanese -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - SOLDIERS COMFORT FUND, Australian Comforts Fund, Nov 1942
... The book belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736 2nd AIF (V13289) He initially enlisted in the CMF then transferred to the AIF on 16.4.1941 age 21 years, He was discharged with the rank of Pte on 31.10.1945 serving in No 65 Mobile Search Light Artillery Battery RAA....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The book belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736 2nd AIF (V13289) He initially enlisted in the CMF then transferred to the AIF on 16.4.1941 age 21 years, He was discharged with the rank of Pte on 31.10.1945 serving in No 65 Mobile Search Light Artillery Battery RAA. pocket books comforts fund Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund” Red buckram cloth cover, “The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”, black print, 126 pages, white paper. ...The book belonged to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX114736 2nd AIF (V13289) He initially enlisted in the CMF then transferred to the AIF on 16.4.1941 age 21 years, He was discharged with the rank of Pte on 31.10.1945 serving in No 65 Mobile Search Light Artillery Battery RAA. Red buckram cloth cover, “The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book”, black print, 126 pages, white paper.Font cover, “Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund”pocket books, comforts fund
