Arthur Reagan POWNALL No 5345 enlisted in the AIF on 16.6.1915 in reinforcements for Convalescent Depot in London age 23 years 7 months. Embark for England 22.7.1915, promoted L/Cpl 6.10.1916, embark for France 5.3.1917, transfer to 5th Div AMC 23.3.1917, transfer to 15th Field Ambulance 25.3.1917, WIA 8.5.1917 GSW’s to legs, rejoin unit 26.6.17, awarded the Military Medal (MM) near Perrone 2.9.18 as a stretcher bearer, awarded a bar to the Military Medal 29/30.9.1918 over 36 hours as a stretcher bearer at Bellicourt, hospital 24.10.1918 accidental injury bayonet wound left thigh, embark for Australia transport duty as N/Staff Masseur 19.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 23.9.1919. A bar to the Military Medal means he has actually won two MM’s. Plastic covered folder with black binding containing typed diary of A R POWNALL 22.7.15 to 9.6.19, 120 pages. Also copies of Service Records, Awards. The rear has folded sheets with photostats of photos & newspaper articles.documents - diaries - transcripts, military history

Item belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service record.Cleaning kit for a Vickers Machine Gun 1) Leather "wallet" for the kit 2) Brass inspection mirror, with cap, for the use of checking barrels. 3) Oil can tin 4) Oil brush, set into the brass cap of oil can 5) Gauge tension, with flat blade one end and bullet shape other end 6) Screwdriver, flat blade, wooden handle 7) Leather pouch with strap1) Front marked "303 INCH VICKERS" 5) Marked "0 - 20" scale 7) Front marked "D.D 303 VICKERS GUN E.B", rear marked "MADE BY RE BOWDEN & SON LTD. (indistinguishable) ST, NEWTOWN NSW 1942" handcrafts - leatherwork, metalcraft brassware, trades-tools, military history, vickers

Initial medical examination certificate for CLAUDE ARNOLD FRITZ FRA who enlisted in Queenstown, Tasmania on 22.8.1914. He was in D Company 12th Batt. Embarked 20.10.1914. Reg No 441. Returned to Aust 29.7.1915.Medical Report completed for FRITZ FRA detailing his physical characteristics.military history - army, documents - reports, examination

The Memorial letter accompanied the Memorial Plaque. Refer 2568.2. The AIF letter relates to the T.A Broadbent, Thomas Alan. The letter was written some months prior to him being KIA on 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P. .1) Memorial letter from King George, typed on cream paper with Royal Coat of Arms in red at top. .2) Copy of an AIF letter dated 15.4.18 with brief service descriptions of Four AIF soldiers with the name Broadbent, J.E, W.L, R and T.A.records, remembrance, military

HENRY HOLMBERG No's 334, 26673, 8th L.H Regt AIF. Refer 54P for full service records re Henry and brother Carl. Also 626.Framed photo showing mounted bandsmen with trees in the background. HENRY HOLMBERG is 2nd from left. The tan wooden frame has moulding on the outer edge. Black & white photo is mounted on grey background with gold edging around glass.On back in black texta: H Leslie In gold lettering RH bottom corner of grey background: Frazer & Vallance Melbournemilitary history - army, army bands, photography-photographs, frame accessories

Items belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service records.Envelope containing 5 photos: .1) 1P Auro Anson T.1 - Fuselage number W2083 .2) 2P Laverton RAAF Base B&W c.1938 Bunch of Airmen marching past Hawker demons .3) 3P North American b&w RAAF P51 Mustang Number A68-585 .4) 4P Airspeed 'Oxford' b&w Fuselage Number V3354 .5) 5P Blue print 'Wirraway' Fighter/Bomber.1) 3 Lines description on rear. RAF Aircraft issued to RAF .2) Laverton RAAF Base C1938 & 2 lines about Hawker Demons & Auro Ansons .3) 5 lines about history of P51 & No 84 Sqn 1945 .4) Rear inscription 4 historical lines about AIirspeed Oxfords .5) Front inscription on blue print: Wirraway' as a General Purpose Trainer Aircraft No A70-98 Wirraway' as a Dive Bomber Aircraft No A20-754photography -photographs, raaf

Items in the collection re J.C.W.LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.2 Identity Cards issued to members of the LEDEUX Family. They are civilian registration cards for British Subjects, made of light brown card printed in black ink..1) Written in front in ink: “LEDEUX / John Claude William / Rushworth” .2) “ Rose Christina Ledeux / Moora Road / Ruthworth” .2) Is endorsed: Ration Books for two childrendocuments - cards, military history - identification, civilian

Dark blue, buckram cover, dark blue loose jacket cover, with white print, colour illustration ANZAC DAY front cover. Black & white & colour illustrations & photos. 240 pages.books-military-history, memorials-monuments

Copyright J W SANDERS (late AIF).Black decorative wooden frame without glass. Poster in colour with white border & cardboard backing. Poster shows history of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Australian Divisions, also campaign medals.Printed top section of frame: “RECORD OF THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE IN THE GREAT WAR 4TH AUG. 1914 - 28TH JUNE 1919”documents-posters, military history-army, aif

Orange buckram hard cover with gold print. Black & white photo & illustration, pages 247.Card on inside cover: Peter Suanosio Nephew of J T Magee 0427 435 267 5443 5267 216 McIvor Road Bendigobooks, military history

Leo Harris No 3132, KIA. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3.Tag, Deceased Soldiers Kit. Cardboard, black & pen writing, red strip vertical through centre. Nothing on the rear. String tie with metal clip attached.3132 - HARRIS - GNR - L - 56th / 60th BATTY AIFdocuments - labels, deceased military

Item belonged to Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN, HMAS Hobart. Refer 2134 for service history also 2137, 2147. Typed sheet in purple listing points 1-41 re brief description of the retaking of Gaudalcanal in 1942. There are 3 underlined headings, "High level bombers, Dive bombers, Torpedoe bombers". HMAS Hobart and Australia were involved. documents, naval, plans

There are other items donated by MRS CROSBIE. This item possibly relates to item Cat No 28.2Native comb, wood, curved shape with top & nine tines rest of length. Engraved on outside at top by hand 'Milne Bay, Moresby, Wau, Bulola, Salamoa, New Guinea 1942-3'.ethnographic material - dress ornament, military history - souvenirs, comb, new guinea

K.W. Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and Service history also 2193, 2195P..1) "Record of Service Book AAB83" re VX109839 CFN Allen K.W. Brown covered cardboard, black printing, individual details hand written in ink. .2) "Demobilization Procedure Book AAB87 No 343215" re VX109839 CFN Allen, Kingsley William. Brown covered, black printing, individual details hand written in ink.records, service, military

Form relates to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Parents Frederick and Ruby Allen. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P."Registration of Birth" form re Kingsley William Allen, born Horsham 9.11.15. Pinkish paper with black printing with spaces for hand written details of person, form is double sided.documents, birth, certificate

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

Robert Osborne Temple No VX134542 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.12.1942 aged 21 years. At discharge on 25.3.1946 he held the rank of Sgt in the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion. As above his enlistment date from the nominal roll is 10.12.1942 and the date on the licence is 16.9.1942. He was most likely in a CMF unit at that time and transferred to 16 Battalion which was given AIF status. Not to be confused with 2nd /16th Batt AIF. Driver's license, No 237375, cardboard with vinyl coating, dark brown colour, folds in three. Issued by Australian Army to R.O Temple.“VX134542 Sgt R.O Temple”documents-licenses, military history-army, drivers

Driver's license brown covers issued to KG Shugg. Tan cloth covered, triple fold, license No 94281.documents-licenses, military history, drivers

William Lachlan Fraser No VX31059 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 18.6.1940 age 32 years. On discharge on 30.12.1943 he held the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class in Australian Army Canteen Services.Australian Military Forces Driving Licence No 41806 for VX31059 WO 2 Fraser W.L licence, documents, military history, drivers, fraser

ALFRED EDWARD BOLAND V59811, VX120170. Refer 2473 for Service History.Certificate. Appointing an Officer of the Military Forces of the Commonwealth, ALFRED EDWARD BOLAND. Black print on cream coloured paper. Includes an embossed Commonwealth of Australia seal. Frame. Mid brown timber with dark green mount & glass front.On front of certificate in black ink: ALFRED EDWARD BOLAND PERMANENT SEVENTH MAY LIEUTENANT TENTH AUGUST FORTY FOUR Along edge of certificate: 144 133 Sixteenth August Forty fourdocuments - certificates, frame accessories

Item souvenired by H. B. FIELD No. 7596, 13th Batt. A.I.F. Refer Cat No 890P for his service records.Rough shaped piece of metal shrapnel with slightly grooved surface.military history - army, metalcraft - iron, shrapnel

the card was in the collection of Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 2039 for service history also 2034P. Buff card with 2 vertical lines each side. Handwritten in the name of Benjamin W. Raymond CHADD. Civilian Registration of British Subjects.“CARD NUMBER V/M2/A45294 ISSUED AT ROYAL PARK”military history - identification, civilian

Published to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Photographic record of each of the main landing beaches.Book, soft, card cover. Illustrated front & back. Title in yellow & red letters. 64 pages with cut edges. Contains black and white illustrations.photography-photographs, books, military, history

Photographic record of the World War I years & theatres of war. Maps of various battles are also included. An introduction to the book was written by John Keegan.Brown, buckram hard cover with title in gold lettering on spine. Brown dust cover with illustrations front & back. Title in brown & white on front & spine of dust cover. 256 pages with cut edges. Contains black & white illustrations. Brown end papers.books-military-history, illustrations

In hist drawing Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia's most legendary military campaign. Soft cover, cardboard, black, khaki colour print on front, back and spine. Front dover illustrated with black and white photograph of Troops landing at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 1915. Small drawing of uniform hat on back cover. 236 pages cut plain.Front title page - hand written in black ink - "Tyra Collard". books, military history

Malcolm John TAYLOR enlisted in the RAAF on 19.6.1942 aged 19 years, service No 418772. On 4.3.1943 his records show he was granted his Air Gunners badge, received the rank of Pilot Officer (P/O) on 25.6.1943, posted to No 31 Sqd RAAF (Beaufighters) on 1.10.1943, 4.12.1943 reported missing believed killed on a non operational flight from Aust. The same day his records show “presumed dead by Air Ministry”. Refer Cat No's 113, 114.2, 115.2. Photo, plain black frame of Malcolm John TAYLOR in uniform, garden in background. photography-photographs, military history, raaf

Copy of original Gallipoli diary of B N EDWARDS No 909. Original diary held in Canberra. Benjamin Noel EDWARDS enlisted on 18.8.1914 in C Coy 7th Bn AIF age 20 years 5 months. Promoted L/Cpl 13.9.1914, Cpl 29.9.1914. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914. Records show that he was to be Sgt on 30.4.1915 but was actually promoted 2nd Lieut from 29.4.15 on account of Lieut A.D Henderson DOW’s. KIA 8/9th August 1915. Buried at Browns Dip. Diary of B N EDWARDS beginning 10/04/1915. Black & white photocopy, 61 loose handwritten pages.documents-diaries-copies, military history

Leonard Jordan TRIPP No VX25096 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.6.1940. Posted to 2/21st Bn on 15.7.1940, hospital 23.1.1941 with Fractured Tibula, rejoin unit 29.4.1941, embark for the Middle East 28.6.1941, disembark 25.7.1941, posted to 2/24th Bn 23.8.1941, DOW’s 24.10.1942. His records offer nothing else re wounding or death. He is buried at El Alamein Box Cemetery grave No 8, plot 4, row A, map reference 1/50000- 88602946. Refer also Cat No 2336.8PPhotograph of Len Tripp VX25096 2/24 Battalion A.I.F. in uniform. Slouch hat. Frame is simple wooden design with gold rim.photography-photographs, portraits, military history

Harold Jackson Baily Burrell BEM, MM VX56959 2nd AIF, 3/92361 CMF. Refer 290, 296.2P, 297.2P, 298.4.Army drivers licence. No. 8420 - AAF G11 for 3/92361 WO2 Burrell H.J.B.military history, documents - licences, military

Ernest King NEWMAN first enlisted in the CMF on 1.7.1925 age 18 years in the 38th Bn No V59632. Promoted Sgt 1.12.1926, Lieut 16.9.1931, Capt 3.7.1936, Major 20.5.1941. He began full time CMF service on 30.7.1941. Embarks for New Guinea on 27.12.1941 with the 30th Brigade HQ as Brigade Major (his records show this was called EMU Force) In New Guinea he transfers to the 2nd AIF as VX100091 on 27.7.1942. Embarks from Pt Moresby for Townsville on 19.10.1942. His appointment in the AIF is terminated on 19.12.1942. Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re E.K.Newman. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star. 2. Pacific star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."VX100091 E K NEWMAN"medals, history