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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, RECORD of SERVICE & DEMOBILISATION
Two versions of Record of Service books with second version revised Aug 1944. Contains info on pay, leave, vaccinations, enlistment details, physical description for SGT E. G. DRISCOLL VX113437. The third book - demobilisation Procedure Book containing details of demobilisation 4/7/46 From 1st Aust. Cinema Unit.Three stapled booklets with brown covers and white pages. 1. Record of Service Book 1 - writing on covers very faded ( unreadable) and Red ink stains on back. Contains 11 pages of instruction and data (Page 1-22). 2. Record of Service Book 2 - In better condition but tape or sticker on front has caused some damage. Some of the data from Book 1 copied across and some not. Contains 20 pages inside. No 1- 40. 3. Demobilisation Procedure book - cover has name, rank, Unit and date of demob. Inside has data related to demob with 12 pages inside.1. Record of Service - Name, on cover and some indecipherable writing on front and back. 2. Record of Service - Name & No. on cover - Revised version Aug 1944. 3. Demob. Procedure Book - Personal data on cover and details inside.service book, demobilisation book, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post 1918
George Henry BRUMBY No 1790 enlisted 14.3.1916 in 2nd reinforcements 39th Bn aged 22 years 11 months, embarked for England 16.8.1916, embark for France 23.11.1916, hospital Mumps 2.12.1916, rejoin Unit 25.12.1916, hospital Influenza 23.3.1918, rejoin Unit 19.4.1918, embark for Aust 1.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 20.7.1919.British War medal 1914 - 19 single on own with no ribbon, stamped on rim edge.Stamped on, “1790 Pte G.H Brumby 39th Bn A.I.F”medals, awards, british war medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Harold Hall enlisted in G Coy 10th Batt AIF on 24.8.14. Hospital on Gallipoli with Diarrhoea 9.5.15. WIA 7.8.15 GSW to the head. Transferred to 7th Field Ambulance 25.5.16. Hospital with Diarrhoea 26.12.16. Hospital with Scabies 10.4.17. Promoted to L/Cpl 25.1.18. Returned to Australia 21.4.18 for Staff duties. Discharged from the AIF 27.8.18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re H. Hall. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal."270 L/Cpl H Hall 10 Bn A.I.F."medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted on 17.7.1915 aged 20 years 6 months, No 2672 6th Reinforcements 23rd Battalian AIF, embarked for Eygpt on 27.10.1915. He was attached to several Signal Companys namely 5th Div Sigs, promoted Cpl 6.6.16, embarked for France 17.6.16, promoted Sgt 9.10.17, discharged from the AIF on 29.7.1919.Medal set,Court mounted, set of (3) re A.C Jones. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal.1. "2672. PTE. A.C.JONES 23 BN A.I.F." 2 & 3. "2672 SGT A.C JONES 23 BN A.I.F"2672, a.c.jones, 23rd btn, aif, medal set -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - NOTEBOOK, c.1941
The notebook contains a list of KIA, WIA, Missing, & POW's during April 1941. Book belonged to Allan Frederick LEACH VX13568 2/8th Batt AIF. He enlisted on 2.3.1940 & taken POW on Crete. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 31.8.1945. He also held two other Regt No's, 373749 and VX504180..1) Cardboard case covered in leatherette cloth. .2) Army Field notebook insert..2) No 153.documents, military, notebooks -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, c.1914 - 1919
William Bailey Jackson enlisted in the AIF No 5813 in the 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 14.7.1915 age 44 years. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, hospitalised aboard ship (not stated why), embarks for Australia 4.5.1917 classed with Senility and Rhuematism for discharge, discharged from the Army on 11.8.1917. Refer Cat No 3446P for his son George’s service. Black / white photo of WWI soldier, Private William Bailey JACKSON wearing a peaked cap & leather leggings. Standing beside him is Charlotte, wearing dark clothing, a dress below her ankles & shiny leather footwear. The photo is glued to a cardboard back piece.Bottom right: “Kalma 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo” On rear: “William Bailey Jackson, Charlotte. With best love to (? illegible) from mother & father”photography-photographs, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Lancelot George Edward Cleaver No 33 enlisted in the 38th Batt HQ AIF on 23.2.1916 age 33 years 9 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea 11.7.1916 with Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospital 2.12.1916 with Influenza, hospital 26.8.1918 with PUO, returned to Australia 4.12.1918 classed Asthmatic, discharged from the AIF on 22.2.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2 re L G E CLEAVER 1. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved 2. Victory Medal2. 33 PTE L G E CLEAVER 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Film - PHOTOGRAPH, 1917
Fanny Isabella Nicol from Rochester enlisted as a Staff Nurse A.A.N.S reinforcements AIF age 30 years on 11.7.17. Embarked 31.8.17 and disembarked in Alexandria and served there and in Abassia. She served in the 17th, 31st, 71st General Hospitals and the 14th Aust General hospital. She was discharged from the AIF on 13.6.19. Refer 1797.5,1796.9, 2317.6, 2591.B&W copy of a photo re Fanny Isabella Nicol in uniform.on rear of photo is 1/25medicine - nursing, photograph - photography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Claude Montgomery Gardiner enlisted on 30.7.17 in the 8th reinforcements 39th Batt AIF age 18 years. He embarked for England on 2.2.18. Transferred to the 46th Batt on 5.6.18. Embarked for France 15.7.18. WIA 23.8.18, GSW to Thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.3.19. He had a brother KIA in the 38th Batt. Refer 1507.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.M Gardiner. 1. War Medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 2. Victory Medal." 3303 Pte C.M Gardiner 46 Bn A.I.F"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, CAROL CAMPBELL - Author, My Dearest Chatty, 2014
Andrew Campbell No 2053 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 3 months. Embark for England 25.9.1916, embark for 20.12.1916. WIA 4.3.1917 GSW’s Back and left forearm, return to Australia records stating SW’s left Thorax, left arm, hand and Buttock, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1918.Cardboard cover in light green with 2 inset photographs, Andrew Campbell & Charlotte Egan. The book is re the letters Andrew wrote to his sweetheart Charlotte (Chatty). The book is accompanied by photograph's document, etc.books - correspondence, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BOXED, C.1965
John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 enlisted in the AIF on 14.8.14 in 2nd reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years 2 months. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.15, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, hospitalised in Malta then England, returned to Australia 8.10.15, discharged from the AIF 26.6.16. Refer 368P, 369..1) 50th Anniversary Medallion Bronze circular in shape One side has a crown a top of Simpson and His Donkey with leaf arrangement, under them a scroll with lettering “1915 ANZAC” Other side a crown over a map of AUST/NZ with a southern cross with a scroll with space for an Individual name' .2) Black case with purple felt lining for 396.1.J.L.S HAMMILLnumismatics-badges-military, commemorative, anzac 50 years -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, c.1918
Thomas Henry COLE No 2297 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn on 6.10.1916 age 37 years 8 months. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 28.3.1917, WIA 18.4 1917 GSW’s arm, leg and buttock, RTA 8.11.1918 for discharge re wounds, discharged from the AIF 5.6.1919 medically unfit.Wooden frame, green border with glass front. Oval picture insert of soldier at bottom of photo. Appreciation Certificate to Private T H Cole.Presented to Private T H COLE by the People of Epsom. In grateful appreciation of his services for King & Country in the Great War. Dated 1.2.1919.documents - certificates, frame accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, c.1918
WILLIAM LESLIE PHILLIPS No 5751 enlisted in the AIF in 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 13.3.1916 age 20 years 11 months. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, embarked for France 29.9.1916, hospitalised 30.11.1916 with Trench Feet., Transferred to 60th Batt 19.9.1917, hospitalised 3.12.1917 with Trench Feet, return to unit 10.12.1917, KIA France 5.4.1918.Olive green mount, rectangular wooden frame. Rectangular coloured certificate in purple & green honouring Pte LES W PHILLIPS. “From the residents of White Hills to the family of Pte LES W PHILLIPS, KIA at Villers-Bretonneux April 5th 1918”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history, white hills -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
Ernest Cockbill Kendrick No 2415 enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 29th Batt AIF on 8.10.15 age 18 years 1 month. Embarked for Eygpt 14.3.16, transfer to 46th Batt 20.4.16, embark for France 2.6.16, hospital 18.11.16 with Trench Feet and again on 20.3.17, KIA 6.4.18, no known grave. Plaques were issued to next of kin.Memorial Plaque, circular, metal with relief of Brittanica, lion and seals, rectangular space provided for individual names."He Died for Freedom and Honour, Ernest Cockbill Kendrick"military history, commememorative, plaques, metalcraft., memorial plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH 38th BN, original 1914-1919
Thomas Robin Hilson No 2088 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 22.3.16 age 18 yeas 8 months. Embarked for England 25.9.16, embark for France 20.12.16, hospital 6.6.17 with Scabies, hospital 12.10.17 with Exhaustion, hospital 2.8.18 with Scabies, hospital 29.9.18 with Concussion, discharged from the AIF on 8.8.19. Refer 1517, 1387P. B&W copy of portrait of Thomas Robin Hilson No 2088 38th Btn AIF for display purposesphotography-photographs, military history-army, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, post WWI
Charles James Todd No 2881 enlisted in the 9th reinforcements 14th Batt AIF on 20.7.15, embark for Eygpt 27.9.1915, transfers to the 46th Bn, embark for Marseilles 2.3.1916, WIA 14.8.1916, rejoin unit 17.8.1916, WIA 2nd occasion 31.8.1916 SW left Thigh serious, he never returned to France and died of Pnuemonia 18.7.1917.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re C. Todd. 1 1914-15 Star. 2 War medal 1914-19. 3 Victory Medal."2881 Pte C. Todd 14 Bn AIF"metalcraft, medals, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - DIARY PERSONAL, 07/08/1916 - 24/10/1916
Adolphus Samuel Ferdinand Oppermann No 2123 enlisted in the AIF on 11.5.16 in 4th reinforcements 59th Batt aged 34 years 5 months, embarked for England 1.8.16, transferred to 58 th Batt 20.11.16, hospital 25.11.16 with Cystitis then Influenza and Mumps. Hospital 17.5.18 with Gastritis severe, discharged from the AIF on 13.2.19 medically unfit.Re A.S.F. OPPERMANN relating the voyage to England 7th August 1916 to 24th October 1916. Diary has black rear cover, front cover missing. Diary entries are in ink.diaries, personal, aif ww1 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, J R Clancy
The recipient of this medal is believed to be VX44669 Private James Robert Clancy of Thougla Upper which was in the Shire of Upper Murray. Private Clancy was born in Sandy Creek on 30 August 1903 enlisted in the Army on 8 July 1940 and was discharged on 8 March 1943. He served in the Signals Section of the 2nd Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment.Municipalities in Australia recognised their residents who enlisted in World Wars by the issue of some form of recognition. This is a nice example of a medallic form of such recognition.A collection of items presented by the family of WWll Australian Army serviceman James Robert Clancy VX44669. Clancy was a signalman in the 2/2 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Refer to items 00456.1, 00456.2, 00456.3 and 00456.4. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 25 Squadron
From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Prior to enlisting in Melbourne John WILKINSON was a Pharmaceutical Chemist. Awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 WILKINSON was tragically killed in action over Germany in 1944. black and white photograph of squadron of airmen25 Squadron Personnel Rear - signature of J H Wilkinsonpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, john hudson wilkinson -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Frame Print
An imaginary gathering of the nine Australian Ships which at different times served the United Nations Forces fighting the North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War of 1950-53. The item belonged to Clarence Stanley FLENTJAR R38429 who enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy. He served on HMAS Cerebus, Tobruk and Melville and a veteran of the Korean War. The Korean War was a war fought between North Korea and South Korea from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. The war began on 25 June 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea following clashes along the border and rebellions in South Korea.North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union while South Korea was supported by the United Nations, principally the United States. The fighting ended with an armistice on 27 July 1953.Black frame with cream mount containing a screen print on silk depicting 9 naval ships and 4 airborne aircraft at sea Australia's Navy in the Korean War 1950-53 An imaginary gathering of the nine Australian Ships which at different times served the United Nations Forces fighting the North Koreans and Chinese during the Korean War of 1950-53. The aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, in the centre, is being screened in close order by (clockwise from top centre) the frigates Condamine, Culgoa, Shoalhaven and Murchison, and the destroyers Tobruk, Warramunga, Anzac and Bataan. Airborne overhead are Firefly and Sea Fury aircraft from HMAS Sydney. White Plaque - mounted on glass - C S FLENTJAR 38429 HMAS Tobruk D37 Korea 1951-1952ran, korean war, hmas tobruk, hmas cerebus, hmas melville -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Gunner Stanley Herbert Moreton, Field Artillery Brigade, WW1
Gunner Stanley Herbert Moreton, enlisted 04/12/1916 in a Field Artillery Unit. He embarked for France on 11/05/1917. Upon his return from the war, he purchased 'Parupa Park'. After WW2 Stanley was involved in helping with the subdivision of land for soldier settlement. He died in 1978 at the age of 85.moreton, field artillery unit, 'parupa park', soldier settlement, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Drawing - Drawing - Copy, Siegmund Lewinsohn
Sketch of fellow "Dunera" internee Siegmund Lewinsohn in Camp 2 by Robert Hofmann, former Austrian Court Painter. Photo emailed to Museum. Lewinshohn was born in Dautzig, Germany, Lewinsohn and was first interned at Hay NSW and then at Tatura. He enlisted in the Australian Army in the Employment Company (V503913) on 16 November 1942 at Royal Park, Victoria.Portrait of "Dunera" internee, Siegmund Lewinsohn. The Camp and its buildings, including the watch tower, can be seen in the distance. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Victory Medal
This object relates to Robert William FUHRSTROM. He was born on 1/04/1896 in Main Lead, VIC. His next of kin wasW F FUHRSTROM (Father). Robert William served in the Army (1701) enlisting on, 14/01/1916. Upon his death, Robert was serving with the 58th Battalion. Robert William FUHRSTROM was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Certificate of Appreciation - Framed from Shire of Ripon
This object relates to Robert William FUHRSTROM. He was born on 1/04/1896 in Main Lead, VIC. His next of kin wasW F FUHRSTROM (Father). Robert William served in the Army (1701) enlisting on, 14/01/1916. Upon his death, Robert was serving with the 58th Battalion. Robert William FUHRSTROM was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Postcard Album, 1920 circa
Ryan family were prominent hoteliers in Albury. A daughter, Miss Gertie Ryan was active in fund-raising in support of Albury boys serving overseas. She was secretary of the Welcome Home committee in 1919. Driver Reginald Ryan was a 21 year old clerk at wool-broking firm Younghusband Row & Co when he enlisted.Rare example of photographic memorabilia sent home by young soldier from regional NSW town and conserved by his family.Leather bound Postcard Album with gold lettering, gold stripe edging. 100 pages of postcards and some photographs compiled by the Albury Ryan family of 7791 Driver Reginald Ryan 5th Field Artillery Brigade AIF. Includes photograph of Driver Ryan in uniform.Postcards - Ryan family collectionphotograph, post card, world war 1 (1914-18), ryan reginald 7791 driver, 13th battery aif -
Woodend RSL
Water bottle and harness
Details from NAA - BUCHANAN REGINALD GEORGE : Service Number - QX11809 : Date of birth - 04 Nov 1911 : Place of birth - TOWNSVILLE QLD : Place of enlistment - TOWNSVILLE QLD : Next of Kin - BUCHANAN JEAN. Reginald Buchanan was allocated to Australian Army Service Corps and served between 15 May 1941 and 2 February 1944.World War II enamel water bottle with leather harness, missing the felt cover. Harness - ^ (Broad arrow) above J.E. Harness - QX11809 Harness - Stokes and McGown Pty. Ltd. Cork - D^D and QP -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, OCCUPATIONAL FORCES, Japanese Government, c.1942
Philippines Occupation Currency from Japanese used to control economic activity. Part of the collection of Thomas Leslie Wilkinson V29662 & VX84388. Enlisted in the CMF No V29662 16/12/41 and transferred to 2nd AIF No VX84388 on 5/8/42. Embarked for Morotai 28.3.1945 with 2/9th Aust General Hospital, discharged from the AIF 11.12.199145.Occupation Currency for Philippines during WW2 by Japanese. Black writing on white paper. One peso in top corner and picture of cenotaph on left side. Number stamped on front. Image on back in green with 'one' in each corner.The Japanese Government - One Peso.occupational currency, philippines -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, John Henry Baker, Images scanned in 2015
John Henry Baker was the son of James Henry Baker and Mary Ann Ross, who was born in Linton in 1860. After the death of his mother John was cared for by his maternal grandmother in Linton, and attended Linton State School. He enlisted for service during WWI and his name appears on the Linton School honour board.Photograph of John Henry Baker in military uniform. One of two photographs of John Henry Baker.john henry baker, baker family, corlett family, allan family, ross family -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, John Henry Baker, Images scanned in 2015
John Henry Baker was the son of James Henry Baker and Mary Ann Ross, who was born in Linton in 1860. After the death of his mother John was cared for by his maternal grandmother in Linton, and attended Linton State School. He enlisted for service during WWI and his name appears on the Linton School honour board.The second of two photographs of John Henry Baker.john henry baker, baker family, corlett family, allan family, ross family -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - 3 x Tooheys Blue Bitter cans
Special Edition produced by Toohey's Commemorating the Armed Services of Australia.Cans of Tooheys Blue Label Bitter cans. Depicting the three Services in pictures.Around the rim at the top of each can the words - Tooheys Salutes Australia's Second World War Veterans. On front of can Thanks for the Freedom. " Air crews wanted now for the RAAF " Can 1. Artist unknown V4297 Thanks for the Freedom. "Sail the seas with the Navy " Can 2. Roland Hilder N3 Thanks for the Freedom. "Join the A.I.F This is serious! Enlist now. Can 3. James Northfield V6723beer, tooheys, commemorative beer can