A.R. THOMAS 3798215.1) Jacket- woollen, khaki, waist length, two breast pockets, black lanyard, epaulettes, army insignia .2) Pants- woollen, khaki, braces, ribbon, brown. .3) Belt- Black plastic on webbing, metal clasps .4) Tie- cotton, khaki .5) Pants- cotton khaki “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT”army uniform, battledress army

The images of the Battle scene are; the Lion Mound, Waterloo, The Three Monuments, French Monument, Farm La Haye Sainte, The Prussian Monument, Hougament farm, The Lion, Farm Papelottre, The Belle Alliance Building.This is a bound booklet of Black and White images of the Battle of Waterloo area. On the photos is the caption in French and English. The front cover is missing. Some of the postcards are detached on the "dotted edge". The first two cards have a letter written in pencil from soldier J. Burns to his mum.On the back of photo 1 & 2 is written the letter from J. Burns to his Mum. Dated Bouffioul - Belgium. 3-3-19. Dear Mum, These are a few views of Waterloo, we went right up to the top of this place. This is where all the dead soldiers were buried, so they built this big mound it. It is a good walk to get to the top. - This is where all the battle was, around these ....... Well Mum I am ok again, this is a little souvenir. I can say I have been on the Fields of Waterloo. Well Mum I received another parcel from........? today and it was good too. I will write a letter later so Good Bye Dear Mum for the present, from your loving son James. On the rear post card, written in pencil is: - No.60893 Pte J Burns, 5th Battalion A.I.F. France.postcards, battle of waterloo

1. He wrote about his trip with 'The Mastlot', last line is regards to Andy, Tom, Tom and the Barndows from Herb. 3. He wrote about the expected battle, had enough time in Egypt.1. Postcard photo of SS Horoata - troopship of 1st AIF. B & W print on the rear is a message to Dear Bill, dated 23 October 1914 from near Albany. 2. Postcard B & W photo of troops on beach at ANZAC cove, the rear side is blank. 3. Colourised photo of dhows on the Nile. Marked 99 Cairo. Scene on the Nile near Cairo. There is a letter written on rear from Herb.ww1, anzac, egypt

Names are listed alphabetically with asterisks beside those who never returned.Eagle District HONOR Roll, print of original on corflute, rising sun at top with flags under, pillars down each side with a female figure at the base of each. Each pillar has battles with Victory & Freedom at the bottom.eaglehawk, roll of honor, district,

Soft cover book, Soft cover, cardboard, red and white colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover - illustrated top copy of illustration in black and white of figure with gas mask. Bottom colour photographs of the two museums. 32 pages paper and lightweight cardboard with foldout pages. Illustrated black and white; and colour photographs, posters, paintings, displays, maps. Front and back and papers - illustrated, sepia tones, handwritten letters.Museum Exhibition - "The Musee de Peronne" the overall conflict. "Musee de Thiepval" Battle of the Somme.books, museums, ww1

Soft cover book. Soft cover cardboard. Blacks, blue and white print on front, spine and books. Front and back covers illustrated montage of black and white, sepia photographs of battle scene. 176 pages - cut, plain, white. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.Book on the Battle of Hamel.books, ww1, battle, france

"BLOODY VICTORY/ The Sacrifice on the Somme/ and the making of the/ twentieth century" Soft cover book Soft cover - cardboard. Red and black print on front, spine and back. Cover - sepia toned illustrations - front - trench battle scene with soldiers. Back soldiers in silhouette. 721 pages, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black and white photographs and map diagrams.book, the somme, ww1

"FIRST VICTORY 1914 - HMAS SYDNEY'S HUNT FOR THE GERMAN RAIDER EMDEN."Hardcover Book with Dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, red buckram, silver print on spine. Dust cover - paper: Red gold and white print on front, spine and back. Dust cover, colour illustrations - front copy of painting of HMAS Sydney in battle with SMS Emden by the late Phil BELBIN. 467 pages, cut, plain, off white paper, illustrated - black and white, sepia and colour photographs, paintings, diagrams and maps. End papers and flyleaf - front and back - coloured green.books, naval operations, ww1, australia, germany

Uniform relating to A.C.Jury VX66822, refer Cat No 2080 for service detailsJacket, wool Kahki colour brown metal buttons, 4 pockets, “Australia” shoulder badges, “T” shape unit colour patch on each upper arm.uniforms, battle dress

From the front cover " REMEMBERING THOSE/ DESPARATE DAYS/ WHEN THE JAPANESE/ DROPPED 683 BOMBS ON DARWIN IN THE/ FIRST EVER ATTACK/ ON AUSTRALIA BY/ AN ENEMY FORCE/ AND THE 62 OTHER RAIDS/ OVER THE NEXT 18 MONTHS.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, yellow and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated front - colour photograph of a beach scene, back - small colour photograph of the author's superimposed over colour photograph of a beach scene. 368 pages, cut, plain, glossy white, illustrated black and white and colour photographs, maps and documents. DVD Plastic, adhered to back end paper.books, military history, darwin, ww2

In 2015 due to All Saints Cathedral being sold, the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum expressed interest in having the 38th Battalion Colours relocated to the museum. Under the direction of RSM Ceremonial, the colours were ceremonially placed by 8/7 RVR members and dedicated by Bishop Peter Curnow on 31st July 2015. Custodians of the colours were representatives of the Bendigo and District RSL, the 38th Battalion Association and the Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society. Refer Cat No 7512 for the plaque that was with the Colours in the Church..1) Rectangular banner representing the battalion colours with battle honours of the 38th Battalion on a green background. The battalion's battle honours are featured on eleven yellow ribbons with green embroidered lettering. Each ribbon is individually sewn onto the banner. In the centre are two concentric embroidered yellow circles. Inside the inner circle is the colour patch of the 38th Battalion. Between the inner and outer circles “THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY” has been embroidered. The centre piece is surrounded by a wreath featuring the flowers and leaves of the Golden Wattle. An embroidered King's crown is above the wreath. Red and Gold fringes feature on three edges of the banner. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the right hand side. .2) Union flag in King's colours configuration. Red and gold fringes feature on three sides. A sewn sleeve for a pike is on the left hand side. In the centre are two embroidered circles. The inner circle contains an embroidered '38'. Between the inner and outer circles the words 'THIRTY EIGHTH INFANTRY' are embroidered. An embroidered King's crown appears above the circles.battalion colours, 38th battalion, colour patches

Soft Cover Book. Soft cover - cardboard, black and red print with beige background on front, spine and back. Front cover background illustration, black and white photograph troops in a trench. Back cover background illustration black and white photograph "Over the top". 332 pages, cut, plain, of white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps "The Battle of the Somme" was among the bloodiest conflict of all time. Yet despite it's horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterized by incredible bravery.book, ww1, somme

These images capture for all time Light Horsemen travelling through Geelong on their way to camp at Torquay for the last Group meeting in Australia . information following - details obtained from .........https://torquayhistory.com/light-horse-brigade/ On Australia Day, 1997, Sir John Young unveiled this plaque on Point Danger, Torquay. Torquay history, Light Horse Training Camp, WW2 Plaque at Pt. Danger Note----- (See images to view plaque) The plaque identifies a significant event in Torquay’s history and the sentiments of ‘change’ for the Light Horse Brigade – from horses to machines. In 1940 the four Light Horse Regiments (4th, 8th, 13th and 20th), some 5000 Light Horse and 2000 horses camped and trained at Torquay. Three other regiments, formerly mounted on horses, were also at Torquay ‘mounted’ on privately owned trucks and cars. Division troops included Artillery, Engineers, Signals, Field Ambulance and other branches of the Army necessary to enable a Division to function. It wasn’t just the sheer numbers of men coming to this little town that made the event significant, it was also the fact that the men of the Light Horse were dramatic, almost glamorous figures and it is easy to see their exploits as some splendid adventure. Horses have played a special role in the story of Australia. They were the only means of transport across this huge country, so it was necessary for everyone to have the ability to ride a horse. When war broke out in 1899 between Britain and the Boers of South Africa (“Boer” was Dutch for “farmer”) Australia sent troops to fight. At first Britain was wary of using untried, unprofessional colonial cavalrymen but soon saw that the slouch-hatted Australian “bushmen” were a match for the fast-moving and unconventional mounted commandos of the Boers. The Australians proved themselves to be expert rough-riding horsemen and good shots. Bush life had hardened them to go for long periods with little food and water. They also showed remarkable ability to find their way in a strange country and use its features for cover, in both attack and defence. By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Men were given remounts (if not using their own horses) – army horses bought by Commonwealth purchasing officers from graziers and breeders. These were called “walers” because they were a New South Wales stockhorse type – strong, great-hearted animals with the strains of the thoroughbred and semi-draught to give them speed, strength and stamina. On 1st November, 1914, Australia’s First Infantry Division and the first four Light Horse regiments sailed for England in a fleet of transport ships. The first of the Light Horse arrived at Gallipoli in May without their horses. Back with their horses after Gallipoli, they were formidable combatants across the Sinai and Palestine. Some British commanders observed that the light horseman moved with a “lazy, slouching gait, like that of a sleepy tiger” but described how the promise of battle “changes that careless gait, into a live athletic swing that takes him over the ground much quicker than other troops”. They had Light Horse, Torquay, training campdeveloped a reputation as formidable infantrymen. The Turks called them “the White Ghurkas” – a reference to their deadly skill with the bayonet. The Arabs called them “The Kings of the Feathers”. The plume had originally been a battle honour of the Queensland Mounted Infantry for their work in the shearer’s strike of 1891. During WW1 it was adopted by almost all the Light Horse Regiments. It was the proud badge of the light horseman. The most famous of their battles was the attack on Beersheba- the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Mounted infantrymen and their superb walers had carried out one of the most successful cavalry charges in history – against what seemed impossible odds. They surprised the Turks by charging cavalry-style, when they would normally have ridden close to an objective then dismounted to fight. The fall of Beersheba swung the battle tide against the Turks in Palestine; and changed the history of the Middle East. While 19 men from the Surf Coast Shire served with the 4th Light Horse over the course of WW1, only four were involved in the charge of Beersheba- John GAYLARD, Philip QUINN.(Winchelsea); Wallace FINDLAY (Anglesea); Harry TRIGG (Bambra). After the war, Light Horse units played a key role in the Australian Government’s compulsory military training programme. The Citizen Military Forces (C.M.F.) thrived on the glamour of the wartime Light Horse tradition, ignoring the possibility that motor vehicles would soon replace the horses. When training was no longer compulsory, the C.M.F. regiments declined and horses became more of a luxury during the 1930s depression years of poverty and unemployment. Some regiments were motorised. Then, in 1939, Australia joined Britain in another world war. Training was increased for the militia at both home bases and regional training camps. The camp at Torquay in 1940, commanded by Major General Rankin, was at Divisional strength. By the end of the camp some felt that the Division was ready for active service. Gradually, over the next four years, the Australian Light Horse units were mounted on wheels and tracks and the horses were retired. Six men enlisted at the Torquay camp and another 57 men and women enlisted at Torquay for service in WW2. Those who served in the Militia provided valuable Officers and NCOs and men for the armed services during the war. Each infantry division of the 2nd AIF had a Light Horse regiment attached to it. But the day of the Australian mounted soldier hadn’t quite passed. During World War II, Australia’s 6th Cavalry Regiment formed a mounted unit they called “The Kelly Gang” which did valuable scouting work. In New Guinea, a mounted Light Horse Troop did patrol duty and helped carry supplies. Some fully equipped walers were flown into Borneo for reconnaissance in rugged mountain country. But by the end of the war, in 1945, the horse had disappeared from the Australian Army. References: Australian Light Horse Association www.lighthorse.org.au National Australia Archives Australian War Memorial Surf Coast Shire WW1 memorials www.togethertheyserved.com The Light horse- a Cavalry under Canvas Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2 Late in 1939 it was decided to set up a Lighthorse training camp in Torquay to train both men and horses for the battles of the Second World War. Horses, men and equipment came on special trains from all over Victoria and NSW, and as you would expect horseman came from areas such as Omeo and Sale, the Wimmera and the Western District. They arrived at the Geelong racecourse for watering in the Barwon River and then were ridden across the ford at the breakwater and began their 11 mile trek to Torquay. Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2 Tent city By the end of January 1940 the camp at Torquay accommodated some 5000 men and 2500 horses of the Second Cavalry Division. The rows of horses, tents and huts near Blackgate Road were quite a sight. While the cavalrymen engaged in exercises on the land and on the beaches, many of the troops took over the Torquay School for special training of men and officers. Mr Bob Pettit local farmer and Councillor for the Barrabool Shire, wrote about the Light horse in the Surf Coast Community News in 1985 saying “They used to travel about the district riding four abreast in one long convoy. To my annoyance they went through my property and shut all the gates behind them. I had certain gates open to let stock in to the water holes and it would take me three -quarters of an hour to follow the horsemen up and put all the gates right again” he continued “the men from the Light Horse were here when the fire went through in March 1940. He recalled an incident when early one morning, as some one blew the bugle, a soldier putting a white sheet on the line frightened the horses. They panicked and ran off in all directions. Six went over the cliff near Bird Rock, five were never found, and the rest were gathered up after nearly a fortnight in the bush around Addiscott and Anglesea" Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2, Geelong Parade Geelong parade The training camp culminated in a parade through the streets of Geelong on March 12th 1940. The salute was given at the Town Hall and the troops continued on a route to the You Yang’s for a training exercise. Note-----(see media section for photograph) The Camp was abandoned in mid 1940 as it was deemed unsuitable for training during winter and the cost of a permanent camp could not be justified if it could not be used all year. Historic.......Rare,,,Interpretive.Sepia photographs.set of four ....post card size ....Horses &LighthorsemenNo 1, Lighthorsemen Regiment Geelong 1940......No 2 Light Horse at Breakwater Geelong 1938 to 1940....No 3 Light Horse at Breakwater Geelong 1938 to 1940.....No 4 Light Horse crossing Breakwater camped at Geelong Showgrounds. These markings are on reverse of photographs.light horsemengeelong 1940., world war 2

The Australian Army Provost Corps,was formed on the 3rd April 1916.It is responsible for battle traffic control, security duties, prisoner of war handling,the investigation of service offences,maintaining discipline and the running of military prisions. The red beret is a military beret worn by many Military police,para military,commando, and police forces.Red Beret with black grosgrain binding with the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Badge at the front.29936 W02 RICH. BERET MNFRS.PTY.LTD.VICTORIA 1976 DSN 8406 66-089-5429 SIZE59.military police beret,berets,hats,lara r.s.l.

The story of Douglas Bader his life and military career Blue cardboard covers with paper pages. On the spine red and gold print with gold stars at the top and bottom of writing Inscription to Thelma Has pictures and illustrationspaul brickhill, douglas bader, battle of britain, tangmere, 23rd sqadron

Captured from Hindenberg Line east of Bullecourt 3?.5.1917, Second battle of Bullecourt, by Frederick WIGMORE No 1273 6th Australian Machine Gun Company. He enlisted in the 23rd Batt AIF on 11.1.1915. Embarked for Eygpt on 4.5.1915 then to Gallipoli late August 1915. Disembarked from Gallipoli 10.1.1916. Transferred to 6th M G Coy 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 24.3.1916. Awarded Military Medal at Moquet Farm 25.8.1916. Promoted Cpl 11.6.1917. Promoted Sgt 19.12.1917. WIA 29.8.1918, GSW severe to forearm. Discharged from the AIF 21.4.1919. Refer Cat No 09.2..1) Steel Binoculars with metal / leather lens cap. Engraved details of German owner. .2) Leather Binoculars case with neck strap, brass studs & buckles. Machine sewn & felt lined. Handwritten in black letters on front of case: F WIGMORE, 6th AUS MGC On binoculars: D F 03.6 Fuch U F Emil Busch, A G Ruthenow, "2 MGK 5R 124.8, "Serial No. 105069 Handwritten on lens cover: Captured from Hindenberg Line East of Bullecourt 30/5/17military equipment, personal effects, german forces

This design Italian flag dates from 1848 - 1946. This one was taken at Derna in Libya between 10th - 15th November 1942. It was brought home to Australia by Alex ARCHER, No 40637, 3 Sqaudron RAAF. Refer Cat No 2597 for his service details.Italian battle flag made of coarsely woven cotton. Left 1/3 green, right 1/3 red, centre 1/3 white with a centred white cross on red background surounded by a blue shield shaped borderThere are no inscriptions or markings. The centre piece in the white area is the Italian Naval Ensign.flags-military, italian

Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male

4/400062 Lt. Roy Victor Milton. Lieutenant Milton's name and details appear on the Nominal Roll of 3rd Bn RAR for the Battle of Kapyong, 23-24 April, 1951, for which the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded. .1) On dark blue cardboard backing. Top, rectangular shape, blue fabric with gold metal edging, "United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation" Centre. "Combat Infantry Badge", metal, oval wreath shape with bayonet. Bottom. Medal set, mounted, set of (2) re R.V.Milton. 1. Korea Medal. 2. United Nations Service Medal with clasp "Korea". Replica not engraved. .2) Document describing the award of "The United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to the 3rd Bn Royal Australian Regiment, battle of Kapyong April 1951". On the left in red square the badge of the RAR. On the right the unit citation award. .1) "4/400062 R.V MIlton"numismatics, medals-military, documents-citations, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Box open, cardboard, dark green buckram, white paper lining, gold print on sides. .2) - .7) Hard cover book, cardboard, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. Pages are plain, cut, white, black print, black & white illustrations. .2) Volume 1 of 6. Unit & Location Indexes / Bibliography, Orders of Battle. 483 pages. .3) Volume 2 of 6. Headquarters, Infantry, Cavalry / Armoured & Intelligence Units. 605 pages. .4) Volume 3 of 6. Artillery, Air Defence and Engineer Units. 626 pages. .5) Volume 4 of 6. Medical and Signal Units. Box of 6 books. The Unit Guide / The Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. books- military history, unit guide

.1) We Remember The Home Guard. Hard cover, khaki buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a man in Local Defence Volunteers uniform alongside a dog. 245 pages. .2) We Remember The Battle of Britain. Hard cover, blue buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a military aircraft. 231 pages. .3) We Remember The Blitz. Hard cover, red buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a blitz scene, burning buildings with 4 men in silhouette. 275 pages. .4) We Remember D Day. Hard cover, brown buckram with dust cover, black / white print. Colour illustration of a beach scene battle with landing barge in the foreground. 289 pages. .1) - .4) Pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated with black white photos. End papers are illustrated black / white images from a newspaper. .4) Handwritten inscription title page: “These books were produced on the 50th Anniversary of the major events of WWII” Handwritten in blue ink title page: “All Best Wishes Frank Shaw, J Shaw” book, we remember, 50th anniversary

All photos relate to the collection of "Francis William (Dinky) DEAN" BEM VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. (.1) The soldier on the left standing is Frank Dean. The soldier sitting is wearing a “DCM” being Bruno Flematti No 54679 1 RAR, awarded the DCM over 4 actions in Vietnam 1968/69. On the rear stamped in purple “Nov.69.H” (.2) The soldier centre is Bruno Flematti, soldier on the right is Frank Dean. (.3) Soldier centres is Frank Dean. On the rear in black pen “The terrific trio”. (.4) The man on the left is possibly Max (Dad) Kelly, centre is Frank Dean, the man on the right also appears to be wearing a BEM. (.5) Frank Dean is 2nd from the right, the man on the left also appears to be wearing a BEM. (.7) On the rear in black pen “1999” All photos are in colour. (.1) Group of 5 people, 3 standing, 2 sitting, 3 are in uniform, 1 man and 1 female and a dog. (.2) Group of 3 soldiers, 2 Sgt’s and 1 Staff Sgt. (.3) Group of 3 soldiers in Mess Dress. (.4) Three men in civilian clothes wearing medals, 2 wearing hats. (.5) Four men in civilian clothes wearing medals. (.6) Barracks scene across gardens with large banner “Welcome home Diggers”. (.7) Parade showing a large banner with details of 1 RAR’s service and Battle Honours. photography, military, reunions, francis william dean

The photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 75. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of soldiers slow marching, arms at reverse through a city wearing Battle Dress. (.2) The same large group from a different position. (.3) group of soldiers in greens marching through a city, weapons slung.photography, military

(.1) The attached sheet in brief. The parade is being inspected by the Premier of the State of PERAK, Mohammed GAZALI BIN JAWI, the troops are 1 RAR marking the end of the successful battle against the Communist terrorists in the south and central Perak north Malaya. A number of the soldiers are named. (.9) The same parade as (.1) with a number of soldiers named in the fore front. The photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details.All photos are B &W. (.1) A parade of Australian soldiers being inspected by a foreign dignitary. Attached to the photo is a typed paper with detail of the proceedings. (.2 - .8) Same photo as (.1) smaller without the attached details. (.9) A parade of Australian soldiers in 3 ranks, attached to the photo is a typed paper with detail of the proceedings. (.10 - .18) Same photo as (.9) smaller with out the attached details.On the rear of (.1 - .8) stamped in purple. “Public Relations Australian Army Force GHQ FARELF GUN 63 MC” On rear of (.9 - .18) Has the same as above except the GUN No is 64.photography, military, malaya

Joseph Earnest WHITFORD VX25490. Refer to Cat. No. 4073.3PDocument, eight pages, typed, detailing one mans past in the battles of El Alamein in 1942. Document also has excerpts from Battalion histories.literary work, story, 2/32nd

George Bradshaw MORRISS No 23670 enlisted in the RAN on 23.10.1939 aged 17 years. He was posted to Australian light cruiser, HMAS Perth. HMAS Perth was torpedoed & sunk by the Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java & Sumatra in late February 1942. Approximately half of the crew were lost & the remainder taken into captivity. 106 died as POWs. George died at Sandakan on 29.5.1945. He is rembered on the Sandakan Memorial in Bendigo, Victoria.Black / white photo of sailor, George Bradshaw MORRISS in uniform including hat.On hat band in white: “H.M.A.S. PERTH”photograph, ran, perth, pow, sandakan

4 post cards, sepia, depicting WWI scenes of British Forces. Each photo is an official war photo, Crown Copyright Reserved, passed by censor, Daily Mail Battle pictures. All the post cards were written on the same day by the same person to different people in France.All post cards written by Dan. No other information available, but Australian. .1) Written to: “My Dear Father” .2) Written to: “Mr Dear br Jack” .3) Written to: “What'o Burn” .4) Written to: “Well Margaret” Crown Copyright No's" .1) Series 4 No 25 .2) Series 4 No 30 .3) Series 4 No 31 .4) Series 4 No 29 postcards, series, censor

A.K. Geier, refer Cat No 601 for his service history.Certificate, black print on white background commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait. Presented in memory of Allan Keith GEIER who lost his life in that battle during the sinking of HMAS Perth on 1st March 1942. Black plastic frame, glass front, fawn cardboard backing with support.Bottom of certificate: “Freemantle Dockers photo of white anchors on the Subiaco Football Oval, representing crew of HMAS Perth who lost their lives in the above battle” Bottom of certificate: “Signed by WA State Office of DVA”hmas, perth, geier

Photo, black / white, 6 soldiers in uniform without head gear. 3 standing at rear, 2 seated in centre, 1 lower in front. Photo is in brown wooden frame with glass front & fawn paper backing. Photo is mounted with brown / gold border & features NCO's who survived the Messines Armentiers Battle. D Coy 38th Battalion AIF.Information on cardboard marker at bottom of photo identifies 2 members: 1. Centre front: R H LUXON (Cpr) 2. Seated RHS: Harry W SHELTON (CQMS) In black texta & black ink on backing: Trust 31 On stickers front / back: No 56soldiers, framed photographs, group portraits

Pte David John THOMAS was KIA at the Battle of Long Tan. He served in D Coy 6RAR which was awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation for that Battle. Refer Cat No 1870.5 for more service details.Order of Service, 4 pages, folding, printed in purple re the funeral of Private David John THOMAS. Printed on front: 38712 Private David John Thomas 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Killed in Action PHUOC TUY PROVINCE SOUTH VIETNAM 18th August 1966funeral, programmes, 6 rar