.1) Arthur John Gorsuch Hando No 116921 enlisted in the RAAF on 19.7.1942 age 18 years. At discharge on 12.4.1946 he held the rank of LAC in No 6 Transport Movement Office RAAF. .2) - .5) Photographs reflect service life in Darwin during World War II..1) Portrait of WWII Airmen - copy of original. .2) Group photograph of a football team - copy of original. .3) Group sitting on truck - copy of original. .4) x 2 Trucks - copy of original. .5) Group of 3 - copy of original..1) ARTHUR HANDO, Air Force 2nd World War. .2) A HANDO 4th from top, 5 RC Air Force footy team. .3) 2nd World War, Darwin, ARTHUR J HANDO. Pop 1st one sitting on car, no hat. .5) A HANDO.photography-photographs, military history- army - airforce, raaf

Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history

.1) Albert BOLDISTON, No. 747 enlisted 02/11/1916 ANZAC cyclist Batt. then 37th Bn. Discharged 29/01/1919. .2) Letter is to "Mr & Mrs DILLON from Pte. J. BURKE No. 3477 21st Batt. A.I.F", dated 17/02/1916. .3)-.10) These are "Daily mail official war pictures". Series 18. Albert Boldiston No 747 enlisted in the AIF in reinforcements 7 Anzac Cyclist Batt on 2.11.1916 age 24 years. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, transfer to 8th Batt 7.3.1917, embark for France 14.6.1917, transfer to 37th Batt 29.6.1917, hospital accidental injury (sprained ankle) 5.7.1917, rejoin unit 10.9.1917, hospital 18.11.1917 with Trench Feet, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW left wrist (through the joint) return to Australia 20.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.1.1919. Joseph Martin Burke No 3477 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 16.7.1915 age 21 years 4 months. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Batt 26.2.1916, then 57th 21.3.1916, then 13th FAB (Artillery) 27.3.1916, embark for France 16.6.1916, transfer to 25th FAB 9.7.1916 then 13th FAB 24.1.1917, hospital England while on leave 29.10.1918 with Influenza, return to Australia 21.12.1918 re the Influenza for discharge, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919..1) Photo, B&W on cardboard, group of soldiers (20) seated outside building. Albert BOLDISTON is on 2nd left front row. .2) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier in peak cap standing. Letter on rear in ink from J.M. BURKE. .3) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "King George" in a gun pit. .4) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australian heavy gun at work". .5) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australians loading a trench mortar". .6) Postcard photo, B&W showing a camouflaged troopship. .7) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier keeping a lookout in trench. .8) Postcard photo, B&W showing "An observation balloon". .9) Postcard photo, B&W showing wounded waiting for the field ambulance. .10) Postcard photo, B&W showing "Australian gunners at work". .11) Card, yellow with black print both sides relating to a 37th Batt. 1st & 2nd A.I.F reunion "Whippbang 1950"..5) "Troopship in port".photography-photographs, military history - army

.1) & .2). Benjamin Noel Edwards had several years pre WW1 service in the 67th Infantry. He enlisted in the AIF No 909 in H Coy 7th Batt on 18.8.1914 age 20 years 5 months. Promoted L/Cpl 13.9.1914, Cpl 24.9.1914, embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, promoted Sgt 30.4.1915, promoted 2nd Lieut to date from 29.4.1915, KIA 8/9th August 1915. Refer 107.4 medal, 108.61 diary, 109.4 letter re Noel Edwards. The photos were supplied by the AWM for Larna MALONE in her book "The First Lot"..1) Photo, B&W, copy. Photo is a portrait in oval shape of B.N. EDWARDS. .2) Photo, sepia, copy. Same as in .1). .3) Photo, B&W, copy, showing group of mostly Bendigo men survivors of "D COY" after the Battle of Krithia in May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula. 27 men in total. .4) A4 sheet with names of men in photo .3).photography-photographs, military history - army

See also 2572.4.1) Photo of section of wall panel re 3rd Cavalry Regiment Honor Rolls at Tongala in Victoria. .2) Photo of 3rd Cavalry Regiment Memorial at Tongala in Victoria.photography-photographs, military history - memorials, vietnam

.1) Is re Evan. EVANS No. 3114 in 6th Batt. 10th Reinforcements then transferred to 1st Pioneers. .2) "To Joe & Linne from cousin Leslie 3rd/38th Batt." .10) Letter is to Joe & Linne from apparently "Jim" .1) Re Evans. There is an Evan Owens No 3114 enlisted in 10th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 10.7.1915 age 21 years. Em bark for Egypt 29.9.1915, transfer to 1st Pioneer Batt 12.3.1916, embark for France 2.3.1916, WIA 22/27 .7.1916 GSW head, rejoin unit 16.10.1916, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919. .2) Re Leslie. This possibly Albert Leslie Owens (brother to Evan) No 953, enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 38th Batt on 21.2.1916 age 24 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Measles 18.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, detached to 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery, WIA 6.5.1917 GSW to face and left eye, while recovering he was admitted to hospital 13.8.1917 with Retinitis (eye), returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit 5.2.1918..1) Photo, sepia colour showing large group of soldiers (46) seated on a hill side. A small dog in the front row. .2) Postcard photo of soldier in pith helmet beside palm tress, B&W. .3) Postcard photo of soldier standing with crop, B&W. .4) Postcard photo of soldier standing with officers cane, B&W. .5) Postcard photo of soldier standing with riding crop, B&W. .6) Postcard photo of 11 soldiers outside a hut, B&W. .7) Photo postcard of soldier with "Red Cross" on arm, B&W. .8) Photo postcard of soldier, portrait, B&W. .9) Photo, postcard of group of soldiers (10) outside tents, B&W. .10) Photo, postcard of soldier standing outside building holding a crop, B&W. Letter written on the back in ink, B&W.photography-photographs, military history - army

Mervyn Clive Townsend was born in Bairnsdale on 5.2.1917 to Edward and Muriel Townsend. The family moved to Bendigo in 1930. His father was a teacher at the Bendigo High School. Mervyn enlisted in the RAN on 14.10.1940 age 23 years for temporary service and Commissioned at HMAS Cerberus. He was posted as Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on the HMAS Sydney on 5.4.1941. He was later KIA on 19.11.1941 along with the whole crew of 645 during a battle with the German Cruiser (Raider) Kormoran. His very brief records of 5 pages states “Missing presumed lost Sydney 20.11.1941.Black & white photograph of a Naval Officer in uniform re M C Townsend. Photograph has a light grey surround. Frame is black plastic.photography-photographs, military history, ran, hmas sydney

Person in the photo is Charlie in his Rifle Volunteer Uniform Highlands Light Infantry. He wore this uniform as a guard at the Opening of the Glasgow International Exhibition 7.5.1888.Photograph. sepia tone, soldier, British standing by an ornamental rock. Photograph is on a cardboard backing with an ornate rear backing with details re the manufacturer. A letter has been written over in black pen. photography-photographs, military history - army

Nothing is known about the persons identity except it is WW1.Photograph, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier with peak cap & same brown belt. Photograph is inset into a dark brown wood tone background. Frame is wood with grain through.“Yours Truly L”photography-photographs, military history - army

Photograph we believe was taken in England.Photograph, sepia tone, showing a large group of Women in RAAF uniform, 4 rows deep. Photograph is taken outside a large building. Two men are seated in the front row. Photograph is a copy of the original.photography-photographs, military history - air force

Photograph, sepia tone, showing a large group of men in uniform sitting on tiered seats. Photograph is on a brownish coloured cardboard backing. Above the photograph is 2/4th Australian Independent Company AIF Timor 1942.43. On the rear it is signed by the men.photography-photographs, military history - army, 2/4th

Photographs .2) & .3) are re Frank Hepburn HAMILTON No 2153 AIF, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 24th Batt on 12.7.1915 age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 27.9.1915, embark for France 20.3.1916, hospital with PUO 26.6.1917, rejoin unit 6.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Battalion runner on 1.9.1918 at Mont St Quentin, discharged from the AIF 15.7.1919. Refer Cat No 2351.5P re his brother DJW Hamilton KIA. .1) Envelope, whitish with gold writing, folds in half. On front is Sketch Portrait, Wm Elsmore, 4 St Enoch Square, Glasgow. .2) Photograph, sepia on chamfered edge cardboard, shows soldier centre wearing an MM Ribbon & 2 girls, 1 each side. Fits inside .1). .3) Photograph, same as .2) but set on a large cardboard piece with brown wood texture.photography-photographs, military history - army

The photos were in the collection relaying to the two Hamilton brothers, David and Frank. Refer 2351.5P and 2355.4P.1) Photograph, sepia colour on grey cardboard frame, shows 7 soldiers sitting outside a tent cleaning machine gun link. .2) Photograph, black & white on grey cardboard frame, showing 9 soldiers outside a tent. On the tend is written The Dirty Stop Outs. .3) Photograph, black & white on grey cardboard frame, shows 18 men on parade with tends in the background. .4) Photograph, black & white, portrait of a soldier with bandolier..4) “ 3.11.17 Yours sincerely Roy - In Blighty”photography-photographs, military history - army

Captain Henry Southby, later 39th Batt AIF, KIA 12.10.1917. Refer Cat No 1906 for service details also 1903.2.Photo, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier Henry Southby with Boer War medals.photography-photographs, military history

Robert Thomas Heard No 5105. He is on the right sitting. He was KIA 21.3.18. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. On the rear, “My dear sister, just a card of us six Bendigo boys on leave in France. I want you to put these faces in the Bendigonian. I will name all the ...... from left to right. You will find all the names in a letter sent with this photo. I am sending this from the trenches. We relieved second Division but did not see Wally. His battalion had gone out. He is well. ....... but not goodbye, love to all, yours truly bro RTH, C Coy 57th Batt”Post card photo, sepia tone showing 6 soldiers in uniform, 3 standing, 3 sitting. Rear has writing in black pencil.photography-photographs, military history-army, postcards

Francis Alan BURCHNALL VX58285, 2/10 Ord W/shops enlisted 24.6.41, promoted to Cpl, possibly embarked with his father on 10.1.42. Taken P.O.W he lost his life on the Sandakan Death march in Borneo 4.6.45. His father also lost his life in Borneo. Refer Cat No 1117P for his WW1 and WW2 service details.Photo, Sepia tone, protrait of a soldier in uniform no hat, photo is on a light brown paper material over a metal frame all has a plastic coating over. Photo is re CPL F.A Burchnall. photography- photgraph, military history, sandakan

Francis Robert Burchnall No 1666 enlisted in the AIF in 2nd reinforcements 58th Batt on 23.8.15 age 24 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.4.16, embark for France 17.6.16, transfer to 2nd Anzac Postal Corps France. He then is posted through several Field P.O’s, discharged from the AIF 29.9.19. He re enlists as V91735 in the CMF on 29.11.40 giving his age at 47 years 1 month. He then enlists in the 2nd AIF as VX64477 on 8.10.41 giving his age at 39 years 11 months. Posted to A.A.O.C 3.12.1941, promoted A/Cpl 12.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark 10.1.42 disembarking Singapore 26.1.42, reported missing 16.2.42. Later reported POW on Borneo 13.4.1943, then DOD Dysentry 19.5.1943. Refer also Cat No 1116P re his son also POW on Borneo. A.A.O.C (Aust Army Ordnance Corp) DOD ( Died of Disease) Two photo's, 1 Sepia, 1 B & W. Set in a frame with typed details on the soldier. 1 photo is take of F.R Burchnall in WWI and the other in WW II. Frame is black plastic with a gold edgephotography - photographs, military history, pow, borneo, sandakan

Raymond James Russel WHYTE Initially enlisted on 16.8.40 as V28354 serving in 2 Cav Div ASC. He was discharged on 6.10.41 his enlistment date into the AIF on his records is stated as 1.10.1941 age 24 years 4 months. Taken strength at RRD Royal Park on 7.10.1941, posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops 2.1.1942, embarked for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving 26.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942, listed POW dated 29.10.1942, deceased while POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. Raymond died in Borneo on the Sandakan Death March.Photo, B & W Portrait of R.J.R. Whyte in uniform, no hat on. Photo is in a black plastic frame.photography - photgraphs, military history, sandakan, borneo

William Patrick SHEPHERD No VX66586 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.11.1941 age 25 years 10 months at RRD Royal Park. Transfers to A.A.S.C on 3.12.1941 then posted to 2/10th Ordnance W/Shops, embark for Malaya 10.1.1942 arriving Singapore 26.1.1942, listed Missing 16.2.1942, listed as POW 13.4.1943, dated 28.9.1945 listed as deceased whilst POW, cause not stated 5.6.1945. A letter to Mrs Sheperd dated 18.1.1946 states died of Malaria. This was from Japanese records mostly. William died on the Sandakan Death March Borneo.Photo B & W portrait of W.P Sheperd in uniform no hat. Photo taken with his Regt No. Display at bottomphotography - photographs, military history, sandakan, borneo

In the collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Black and white photograph showing tent lines, Labuan 1945.photography-photographs, military history

In Collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Sepia tone photo showing 4 Japanese soldiers loading sand into a truck, 1 Australian soldier supervising.photography-photographs, military history

The Gracie Fields concert was held in 1945 in Borneo. In the collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for service history. Black and white photo of the stage erected for the Gracie Field Concert. On the rear of the photo are 13 hand written lines describing the scene.photography-photographs, military history-army, gracie field

In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history. Photo shows A.I.F soldiers erecting 2 man tents on Labuan after the landing.photography-photographs, military history

The photo relates to JAMES WORLAND MILLS No 3441 59th Batt AIF, 1st on left 2nd row from top. For details re Mills refer 169P. Photo includes at least 4 Military Medal Winners.Rectangular, wooden framed sepia photo with glass front. Shows a group of 32 soldiers mainly Sergeants and Warrant Officers of the 57th, 58th & 59th Battalions AIF in early 1919. photography -photographs, military history - army, frames

LT COL BENJAMIN THOMAS ROY CHADD No's 10594, VX20311, 1st & 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for Service History also 2034P. Rectangular sepia photo, re LT COL BENJAMIN THOMAS ROY CHADD, of a group of participants in the Air Liaison Officer's Course in September 1938. Wooden frame with moulding, glass front & forest green mount. There is a plane in the background of 21 men whose names are listed under the photo. photography-photographs, military history - airforce, frames

William James Tibbett No 978 enlisted in the AIF with C Coy 29th Batt age 22 years 4 months on 15.7.15. Embarked for Egypt 10.11.15, embark for France 16.6.16, hospital 2.10.16 with Diarrehoea followed by Asthma, hospital 22.11.16 with Trench Feet, return to France 18.8.17, hospital 15.12.17 with Trench Feet, return to Australia 16.3.18 diagnosed Muscular Sclerosis, discharged from the AIF 30.8.18. Leslie Tibbett No 3243 enlisted in the AIF with 8th reinforcements 60th Batt on 16.10.16 age 22 years 9 months. Embark for England 16.12.16, embark for France 14.6.17, transfer to 46th Batt 29.6.17, WIA 1.10.17 Shell wounds right leg severe, left leg, DOW’s Belgium 3.10.17. Both born Eaglehawk. Refer 490.2, 573.Photo B & W showing one soldier standing, one sitting outside a tent background." Pte William Tibbett, Pte Lesile Tibbett 1st AIF”photography - photgraphs, military history

The photos relate to a collection re John Edwards VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Group of 5 photos, B & W on a blue cardboard background with black edge. .1) Soldier standing in front of a house. .2) Soldier in shorts and tin hat. .3) Four soldiers wearing a variety of hats. .4) Large group of soldiers on parade. .5) Soldier standing in front of a small tent. .1) "Dec 1939" .2) "Palestine 1940" .4) "6th Div Australian Provost Corp prior to embarkation 11Jan 1940"photography - photgraphs, military history - army, palestine

NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF “THE VIETNAM DIGGER”Photograph- black and white photograph of a Vietnam Digger loaded with equipment. Beside photograph a black ink type written narrative. Photograph-plastic laminated. Printed title of photograph and narrative. Mount- black painted edge MDF BoardTypewritten- black ink. Photograph “ Sergeant P.J. Buckney. 10th December 1969- 10 January 1970” Title to narrative “THE VIETNAM DIGGER’photography-photographs, military history, vietnam war

Pale blue, hard cover covered in buckram. The Tragedy & Glory of Gallipoli, Anzac & Empire, 318 pages. Dust jacket - background photograph of Gallipoli Peninsula superimposed photographs of soldiers - commanders. Illustrated with black & white photographs.books-military-history, photography-photographs, anzac, empire

The soldier is Lionel Clarence Younghusband, initial enlistment No N199216, transferred to AIF No NX115868 age 22 years on 7.9.1942, date of death listed as 14.7.1943 while serving in 3rd ARMD DIV.Black & white photograph mounted on polished map of Australia mounted on timber rectangular stand. Photograph of a soldier in uniform.Hand inscribed on map - “Lionel NX115868 / 3rd Amd Div / AIF”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs