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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... , the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item... his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2 ...Photograph from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. This photograph is of Australian Army men being transported in an open truck. This is possibly his unit, the 2/9th Field Ambulance, in early World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, 1969
... on it. W.O. B Bartlett 2/9th Field Ambulance, refer Cat No 352.3... on it. W.O. B Bartlett 2/9th Field Ambulance, refer Cat No 352.3 ...Inserted inside is a slip of paper with "Jim 60" written on it. W.O. B Bartlett 2/9th Field Ambulance, refer Cat No 352.3 for service details.Khaki officers cap, badge is RAAMC which has some sort of dark corrosion. there is a leather band above the peak held in place by a brass button either side.inside brim is printed ' “A quality product made in Australia by the Dept of Supply1969.”uniforms -army, costume - male headwear -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, R. K. Churches
... VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance taken post... Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches is in his ...Photograph of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance taken post World War 2. Churches is in his Australian Army uniform and is pictured standing beside a house typical of the era. (refer item number 00320)digital file only -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, Anzac Commemorative Medallion
... Australians. Medical practitioner Army Medical Corps 1st Field... Australians. Medical practitioner Army Medical Corps 1st Field ...In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. Medical practitioner Army Medical Corps 1st Field Ambulance. Mentioned in despatchesThis Item is significance because apart from only being issued to members who served in GALLIPOLI, This Medallion is significant because Lieutenant-Colonel John Basil Welch "Army Medical Corps" was Mentioned in Despatches and Awarded the "DSO" Distinguished Service Order Medal Bronze /Round /Crown with Anzac on lower part Australia on back with southern cross1915 ANZAC ON FRONT "J.WELSH" ON BACKmedal, anzac, gallipoli, medalion, welch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - MEDICAL BAG, CANVAS
... 26.5.1915. Transferred to 5th Field Ambulance. Discharged... 26.5.1915. Transferred to 5th Field Ambulance. Discharged 11.8.1919 ...Belonged to No1606 Frederick Robey Nicholls. Enlisted 18.5.1915 in No.1 A.G.H age 18 years and 2 months and embarked 26.5.1915. Transferred to 5th Field Ambulance. Discharged 11.8.1919. Used for carrying medical supplies.Canvas carry bag. Inside a series of pockets and slots to carry various items. Fold over lid to close pack via two metal studs. A shoulder strap on top of bag connected to bag by 2 metal rings. Strap is broken. Two small copper studs at bottom of bag and one larger. Metal and leather stud on right side of bag.On back of bag in black "AMBULANCE" and No. "1606".ambulance, medical bag -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs
... Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs were... Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs ...Photographs (18 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs were possibly taken by Churches at Bonegilla, Victoria prior to his unit embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2). (refer item 00320) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - FOLDER, WAR DIARIES, Catholic College Bendigo - School Project after 2001
... Lance Corporal ARTHUR REGAN POWNALL (15th Field Ambulance... goldfields Lance Corporal ARTHUR REGAN POWNALL (15th Field Ambulance ...Lance Corporal ARTHUR REGAN POWNALL (15th Field Ambulance A.A.M.C.) "A student from Marist Brothers College Bendigo/during the early 1900's, a highly decorated/soldier being awarded the Military Medal/ with bar, twice in one month". Folder with clear plastic binding comb. Cover - front clear plastic, Back - black coloured cardboard. Title page - paper, brown print on light brown background, with coloured small illustration of the "Military medal" top left. 36 pages, white, plain, facsimile collection containing printed items, documents and photographs. folder, war diaries, ww1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - water bottle
... in the Light Horse Field Ambulance. The cup/cap was used to give... in the Light Horse Field Ambulance. The cup/cap was used to give ...This water bottle was carried by stretcher bearers in the Light Horse Field Ambulance. The cup/cap was used to give a drink to a wounded soldier who could not hold a water bottle to his lips. A light horse field ambulance was an Australian World War I military unit whose purpose was to provide medical transport and aid to the wounded and sick soldiers of an Australian Light Horse brigade. Typically a Lieutenant Colonel commanded each ambulance. All officers of the ambulance were medical doctors or surgeons. Dental units were often attached to the ambulance as well. A Field Ambulance consisted of two sections, the Mobile and the Immobile. The Mobile Section travel with its brigade into combat, where it would establish a Dressing Station. It use stretchers or carts to retrieve the wounded and transport them to the Dressing Station. The Immobile Section established and operated a Receiving Station, which received the wounded the Dressing Station sent on. The ambulance's surgeons would operate on the wounded at the Receiving Station. From the Receiving Station, the sick and wounded would go first to the Casualty Clearing Station and ultimately to a Base Hospital. Representative of a water bottle which differed from the regular water bottle and was used for a specific purpose.Water bottle, felt coated, with small metal cup over spout, all held in leather carrier. Strapped to a wooden stand.military, water, medical, light horse, ambulance, stretcher bearer -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Leather Leggings
... Artillery, and Mounted Field Ambulance. Tey are as readily... Artillery, and Mounted Field Ambulance. Tey are as readily ...Robust leather leggings, wrapped around the ankle and calf from the boot top and fixed in place with the leather strapping coiled around the outside. These offered substantial protection to the lower legs of mouted troops such as, Light Horse, Mounted Artillery, and Mounted Field Ambulance. Tey are as readily identifiable with Light Horse as are the Emu Plumes, (Kangaroo feather) worn in the Pugaree. -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Spurs, 1914 to 1918
... in Egypt with 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance and returned... in Egypt with 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance and returned ...Spurs worn by Pte. Edward (Joe) Coughlan 17879 during World war one. Joe was a member of the 4th Light Horse. serving in Egypt with 4th Light Horse Field Ambulance and returned to Australia after serving 1060 days overseas in the troop ship Essex.This item is significant because Spurs have near original condition leather, and use the disk spur. Useage ceased in 1918.Pair of silver disk spurs with brown leather arch and instep straps . nilcavalry, light horse, spurs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - EMPIRE WOUNDED STRIPE WW1, 1916 onwards
... by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt and 7th Field Ambulance. Refer 2062... by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt and 7th Field Ambulance. Refer 2062 ...First approved for wearing in 1916. A stripe was worn for each time wounded enough to take the person out of the front line. Worn vertically on the left forearm. This one was worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt and 7th Field Ambulance. Refer 2062, 2063, 2065.Empire Wounded Stripe. Metal stripe resembling Russian gold braid. Came with a metal backing plate for attachment to a uniform."The Empire Wounded Stripe, prov No 2 Pat."military, uniform, history, metal work., wounded stripe, empire -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Diary, Price, F G, War Diary F. G. Price, 1916-1919
... with 10 Field Ambulance. He embarked on HMAT Persic A34 on 3 June..., service number 13048, served with 10 Field Ambulance. He embarked ...A detailed account of Pte Price's experience of WWI from his embarkation to his return. Sections include: Description of Journey (Arrival at Albany WA; From Albany to Cape Town; Cape Town to Vincent, Verde Island; The Village Blacksmith; Four Days Holiday in London; Back at Camp; Second Visit to London); Review by King George; Zeppelin Air Raids; Embarking for France; The Idea of a Raid; St Omer; Battle of Messines; Bombardment Prior to Advance on Messines; A Visit to France by King George & Prince of Wales; Five Days March from Senlicques; First Battle of Ypres; Preparation for Second Battle of Ypres; 14 Days Leave from France to England; 14 Days Sick Leave62 pages, typewritten, on white paper with a brown paper cover. Bound along one side by 3 brass metal fasteners.non-fictionA detailed account of Pte Price's experience of WWI from his embarkation to his return. Sections include: Description of Journey (Arrival at Albany WA; From Albany to Cape Town; Cape Town to Vincent, Verde Island; The Village Blacksmith; Four Days Holiday in London; Back at Camp; Second Visit to London); Review by King George; Zeppelin Air Raids; Embarking for France; The Idea of a Raid; St Omer; Battle of Messines; Bombardment Prior to Advance on Messines; A Visit to France by King George & Prince of Wales; Five Days March from Senlicques; First Battle of Ypres; Preparation for Second Battle of Ypres; 14 Days Leave from France to England; 14 Days Sick Leavewwi, world war i, f g price -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Identification Tag, Government issue
... number 12435, 10th Field Ambulance, AMC, AIF., Church of England... number 12435, 10th Field Ambulance, AMC, AIF., Church of England ...WW1 identification tags, 3 standard issue tags and 1 trench art tag made of bright tin attached to a beige coloured shoelace. These ID tags belonged to Private A.E. Wilson, service number 12435, 10th Field Ambulance, AMC, AIF., Church of England. Embarked from Melbourne on 6th June, 1916. see also 00019 and 00019.2ww1, field, identification, tag, a e wilson, 10th, ambulance -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs
... unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance, surrendered..., Singapore. His unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance ...Photographs (82 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599. These monochrome 35mm photographs were taken by Churches whilst a POW at Changi, Singapore. His unit, the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance, surrendered to the Japanese when Singapore fell in February 1942 during World War 2. (refer item number 00320) -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Frank Ramage
... and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged... and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged ...Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank "Rooster" Ramage. with Vic Novak and Bruce McIlroy in background left and right respectively. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank joined the joined the RSL in 1956 and became a Life Member in 1996.Black plastic frame with white border mount containing photograph of elderly male smoking a cigarette with two males in background.Roosters's Corner Life Member Frank (Rooster) Ramagefrank ramage, rsl life member, wangaratta sub branch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COLOUR PATCH, WITH ANZAC BADGE WW1, (estimated); During 1914-1918
... . This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field.... This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field ...The "A" was worn on a colour patch by those who served on Gallipoli. It was also approved for soldiers who served on Lemnos, Imbros & Tenedos Islands, hospital ships on or off Gallipoli. This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065.Colour patch, cloth, rectangular shape, light blue over dark blue. Centre is a brass capital letter "A" attached via a pin on the rear. The patch denotes 10th Batt AIF. The "A" is for ANZAC.Nonemilitary, award, history, campaign,, anzac, a -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE CHEVRONS WW1, 1917-19
... . These chevrons were worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field.... These chevrons were worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field ...Chevrons were worn inverted above the wrist on the right arm. The red stripe denotes that the soldier embarked in 1914. The blue stripes are for each year of overseas service. These chevrons were worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065Blue and red Chevrons, cloth, "V" shaped denoting years of service overseas.Nonemilitary, uniform, service, history, chevrons -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, Cyril Leyshon White, A Quiet Corner at Port Albert
... with the Field Ambulance during the Gallipoli Campaign in WWI. He... and served with the Field Ambulance during the Gallipoli Campaign ...Cyril Leyshon White was an official war artist and served with the Field Ambulance during the Gallipoli Campaign in WWI. He contributed a number of his sketches for “The ANZAC Book". After WWI he became a mentor to the young Sydney Nolan. Lt. White was a member of the 17th Garrison battalion attached to Tatura Camp 1. Leyshon White -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tesla Studios, George Alfred Williams, c.1914
... March 1916 and transferred to 6th Field Ambulance Transferred... to Corporal 15 March 1916 and transferred to 6th Field Ambulance ...Private George Alfred Williams Service number 70 Final Rank Private Unit 13 Fld.Amb. Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Rolls First World War Nominal Roll: Unit 13 Fld.Amb. Conflict First World War, 1914-1918 Rank Private Timeline Date of enlistment 22 September 1914 Date of fate 17 September 1918 Father W.A. Williams of Belle Vue, Eltham Promoted to Corporal 15 March 1916 and transferred to 6th Field Ambulance Transferred to 13th Field Ambulance 9.2.17 Made temporary Sergeant from 27 April to 26 May 1918 whilst his unit awaited a replacement Sergeant at which point he reverted to Corporal. Died of shrapnel wounds to his left side and face received in action with the 4th Australian Field Ambulance in France, 17 Sep. 1918 His mother, Mary Ann Williams (nee Kidd) gave written permission for him to enlist In his Will he left all his effects to his mother.. Williams George Alfred : SERN 70 : POB Heidleberg VIC : POE Broadmeadows VIC : NOK F Williams W A https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=1807628&isAv=Nmarg ball collection, 1914, george alfred williams, tesla studios photographer 244 chapel st prahran -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet, In Memoriam: George Alfred Williams, On Active Service, A.I.F, 1918
... March 1916 and transferred to 6th Field Ambulance Transferred... to Corporal 15 March 1916 and transferred to 6th Field Ambulance ...Private George Alfred Williams Service number 70 Final Rank Private Unit 13 Fld.Amb. Conflict/Operation First World War, 1914-1918 Rolls First World War Nominal Roll: Unit 13 Fld.Amb. Conflict First World War, 1914-1918 Rank Private Timeline Date of enlistment 22 September 1914 Date of fate 17 September 1918 Father W.A. Williams of Belle Vue, Eltham Promoted to Corporal 15 March 1916 and transferred to 6th Field Ambulance Transferred to 13th Field Ambulance 9.2.17 Made temporary Sergeant from 27 April to 26 May 1918 whilst his unit awaited a replacement Sergeant at which point he reverted to Corporal. Died of shrapnel wounds to his left side and face received in action with the 4th Australian Field Ambulance in France, 17 Sep. 1918 His mother, Mary Ann Williams (nee Kidd) gave written permission for him to enlist In his Will he left all his effects to his mother.. Williams George Alfred : SERN 70 : POB Heidleberg VIC : POE Broadmeadows VIC : NOK F Williams W A https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/ItemDetail.aspx?Barcode=1807628&isAv=Nmarg ball collection, george alfred williams, 1918, aif, first world war, honour roll -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
... to the head. Transferred to 7th Field Ambulance 25.5.16. Hospital... to the head. Transferred to 7th Field Ambulance 25.5.16. Hospital ...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 1914-18 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19"270 L/Cpl H Hall 10 Bn A.I.F."medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTGRAPH, FRAMED WW2, C. 1940 possibly
... to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he... to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he ...Ronald Frank Bollard. Enlisted 23.5.1940 age 20 years 4 months as VX14150 and posted to 7th Div AASC and then attached to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he serves in the Seige of Tobruk, hospital 16.10.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 26.10.1941, embark for Australia 10.2.1942 and disembark 28.3.1942, embark Brisbane 28.8.1942 for New Guinea. embark from Milne Bay 9.3.1943 for Townsville, graded A/Group 1 Fitter, embark 17.8.1943 for Port Morseby, hospital 20.3.1944 with Malaria, rejoin unit 5.4.1944, embark Lae for Australia 20.5.1944, embark Cairns 22.5.1945 for Morotai, embark 20.6.1945 for Balikpapan, embark for Australia and disembark 22.11.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 30.11.1945 with the rank of Craftsman in 2/5th Field Ambulance. After the War and the formation of the Rats of Tobruk Association he was President of the Victorian Branch at one point.Photograph in Sepia tone being a portrait of an Australian Soldier in slouch hat.On rear hand written, "Ronald Frank Bollard".photographs, portraits, tobruk -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Portrait, Antonio Alphonsus (Tony) Pavich, c1915
... Australian Field Ambulance with a gunshot wound to the left leg. He... to the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance with a gunshot wound ...Tony Pavich was a cousin of John Joseph Gervasoni. He was born near the town of Timor. During World War One he was wounded in the field on 18 April 1918, and admitted to the 3rd Australian Field Ambulance with a gunshot wound to the left leg. He was discharged to duty on 22 April 1918. He was killed in Action on 11 August 1918., during the Battle of Amiens.Photograph of Tony Pavich in World War One Australian army uniform. He served with the 38th Battalion (transferred to the 7th Battalion on 16/09/2016) A.I.F., joining at Bendigo on 09 March 1916 aged 24 years. His mother, Mary Pavich of Yandoit, was listed as next of Kin. His father, Antonio Pavich, was born in Australia.(NAA: B2455, PAVICH ANTONIO ALPHONSUSVerso - "Tony Pavich cousin Yandoit (killed))tony pavich, yandoit, world war one, battle of amiens, antonio pavich -
Orbost & District Historical Society
suture needle, Early 20th century
... reinforcements and then with 8 Field Ambulance. He did his initial... reinforcements and then with 8 Field Ambulance. He did his initial ...This suture needle was used by Ferguson Fisher, a farmer, of Orbost. He was a private , 17340, with the army medical corps reinforcements and then with 8 Field Ambulance. He did his initial training at Seymour Clearance Hospital (AMC) at Royal Park and then 5 Australian General Hospital. He served in France and Belgium. He was not a trained doctor but had been taught to stitch wounds.He returned to Australia in 1919. This item gives an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A small curved stainless steel suture needle.ww1 fisher-ferguson-linklater suture-needle -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photo, Portrait In Memory of Harold C. Ball
... / LEST WE FORGET/ Presented by 2/9 Field Ambulance Unit.../9 Field Ambulance Unit Association" Black and white ...Harold played football for Merbein before playing for Melbourne.Black and white photograph colourized- photo, rectangular, wooden frame, Man standing, Wearing shorts and unit football jerseyPlaque underneath photograph "In memory of Harold C.Ball Melbourne Football Club premiership teams,1939/40/.Joined 2/9 A.I.F 1940. Killed in action Singapore Island/,9th February,1942/ LEST WE FORGET/ Presented by 2/9 Field Ambulance Unit Association"melbourne, football, merbein, firsts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, WW1, C G Roeszler & Son, Post WW1
... in regular army, 8th Field Ambulance Unit. Nov 1915 - sailed... in regular army, 8th Field Ambulance Unit. Nov 1915 - sailed ...Born in Castlemaine 1886. Maldwyn L. Williams (Leslie) was a prominent doctor in Bendigo, both at Bendigo Base Hospital and in private practice. He played several games in the Victorian Football League (VFL) whilst at university. Enlisted in Citizens Military Force in 1909 as Captain in Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Promoted to Major in 1913. Sept 1915 - appointed Major in regular army, 8th Field Ambulance Unit. Nov 1915 - sailed for Egypt; June 1916 - sailed for Marseilles. Jan 1917 - promoted to Lt. Colonel and command of 1st Field Ambulance Unit. Wounded near Bapaume 2nd March 1917; died from wounds 3rd March 1917. Buried at Dernancourt Cemetery, France. The engraver of the plaque was C.G. Roeszler & Son of Melbourne. This business was founded in 1869 and is still family-owned and trading today. This company is responsible for many examples of engraving around Melbourne, including work on the 1928 Ringwood Memorial Clock and in St Paul's Cathedral in Flinders St, Melbourne. Rectangular metal plaque, possibly brass. 4cm border featuring botanical motif. A flower with eight round petals at each corner - each flower has a 0.7cm hole at its centre. Decoration and inscription engraved and filled with black material, possibly shellac or enamel paint which is degraded, cracking, and loose.Main inscription: "TO THE MEMORY OF/OUR FRIEND/MALDWYN LESLIE WILLIAMS. LT. COL, M.B,B.S./WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN FRANCE/MARCH 3RD ['RD" is in smaller font and higher that other letters with a dot beneath] 1917.' Bottom right: "C.G. ROESZLER & SON MELB".plaque, memorial -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, A E Wilson, Government issue
... of the 10th Field Ambulance, Australian medical Corp (AMC), Australian... of the 10th Field Ambulance, Australian medical Corp (AMC), Australian ...Collection of items relating to the WWl service of Australian Army Private Albert Edward Wilson MM, service number 12435 of the 10th Field Ambulance, Australian medical Corp (AMC), Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Private Wilson gave his address as Moorooduc, Victoria at the time of enlistment, he embarked Melbourne with the 10th FA on 6th June, 1916. more details can be found at the following NAA webpage ... < https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1995801 > see also 00019.1 and 00019.2ww1, field, identification, tag, a e wilson, 10th, ambulance -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
... as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served... as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served ...The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - INVITATION, FRAMED, 22.3.1916
... 27.8.1915 GSW to left leg severe, admitted 4th Field Ambulance... 4th Field Ambulance then to Mudros Island, admitted 3rd London ...Robert Raymond O’DONAHOO No 1399 enlisted in the AIF in 2nd reinforcements to 14th Battalion on 19.10.1914 age 21 years 11 months. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.1915, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, WIA 27.8.1915 GSW to left leg severe, admitted 4th Field Ambulance then to Mudros Island, admitted 3rd London General Hospital England 12.9.1915, leg amputated (appears to have been halfway between knee and ankle), embark for Australia 8.5.1916, discharged from the AIF 25.12.1916 medically unfit.Framed, wooden, dark lacquer within which is displayed 2 items mounted on red background: 1. Invitation card with Royal crest from the King & Queen to Pte O'Donahoo, Wednesday 22 March 1916. 2. Red ink, round cardboard disc - Buckingham Palace 1916.In text on back: “Paul O'Donahoo”documents - inviation, buckingham palace, o’donahoo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray et al, World War One digger's forgotten medal, by John Cahir, interviewed by Rosie Bray, 18/10/2017
... Field Ambulance on 18 August 1918, serving at Gallipoli... enlisted in the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance on 18 August 1918 ...Frank (Thomas Francis) Cahir enlisted in the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance on 18 August 1918, serving at Gallipoli, and was awarded a Military Medal on 27 October 1916. On 15 September 1918 he was recommended for the award of a Distinguished Conduct Medal, but through an oversight, it was never gazetted, and therefore not awarded until after a successful application for recognition resulted in the award of a Distinguished Service Medal on 18 October 2017. His son John Cahir tells the story to Rosie Bray.6 pages, text with col. photographs, plus 5 colour photographs.frank cahir, thomas francis cahir, world war 1