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

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

Photo, sepia, soldier in uniform no hat re T MORRISON. Photo is oval shape set in a rectangular shape with edging. Under the image are details re MORRISON. Image is in a plastic clear stand.“THOMAS MORRISON Regt No 1458 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles, Boer War”photography - photographs, military history - army, boer war

Possibly sent from FRANK BARNES (AIF 4156) to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. Photographs appear to be from Egypt / Palestine?. Sticker on tin 'World War I photos' appears to be of more recent origin. Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes and James Higgins..1) Rectangular metal tobacco tin .2) 57 Rectangular sepia & black & white photographs.1) “Log Cabin Flaked Gold Leaf Tobacco”photography-photographs, military history, containers - commercial

From FRANK BARNES (AIF 4156) to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. Possibly photographs from all British Empire nations. Refer Cat no 2380 for details re Frank Barnes.Rectangular sheet of 50 black & white photographs.documents - magazines, photography-photographs, military history

Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.Portrait black & white of soldier standing. Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY. The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England. To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16. Sailed June 20/16documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - army

Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white photo of 2 soldiers leaning on a sign. Both Soldiers have peak caps & are carrying canes. Left side soldier wearing leather leggings, no patch visible. Right side soldier is also wearing leather leggings. The sign says: If you're a soldier you're welcome, if not .............. There is a building in the background & rocks in the foreground.The rear has the numbers 089 written on it.photography-photographs, military history - army

Items relating to the collection re Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF, his brother Harold Nesbit Cummin No 1239 Camel Corp. Refer 2535P (Alexander) 2530.3P (Harold) for their service details. .6) Graves photo. On the left, Sydney Graham Issell. He had 4 years pre war service in Senior cadets and Citizens Forces reaching the rank of Sgt. Enlisted on 8.2.1916 No 912 with the rank of Cpl, C Coy 38th Batt age 21 years 11 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, promoted L/Sgt, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 13.5.1917 (NYD) rejoin unit 19.5.1917, WIA 29.5.1917 GSW chest then restated GSW Back, severe, rejoin unit 12.3.1918, KIA 1.8.1918. On the right, Harold James Fraser. He had 5 years pre war service in the Cadets and Citizens Forces. Enlisted on 27.10.1916 No 2802 6th reinforcements 38th Batt age 22 years. Embark for England 16.12.1916, moves through 10th, 14th Training Batt’s then 66th Batt on 28.4.1917, promoted Sgt and alloted No 2802A, embark for France 25.8.1917 as reinforcement 38th Batt, awarded the Military medal (MM)) 12.10.1917 East of Eypres, KIA 1.8.1918. Both were buried at Vaire Wood near Corbie. .1) 2 Australian soldiers in fatigues with what looks like a cooking apparatus, with letters below DROW EC (stylised). .2) 1/2 length portrait of an Australian soldier. .3) Casual portrait of a soldier sitting in fatigues, probably Sandy. Boots look muddy, scrub in background. .4) Portrait of 2 soldiers (allied) fully armed & wearing helmets. .5) Portrait of a soldier (allied) fully armed & dangerous. .6) Black & white photo of 2 graves with white crosses. Soldiers left cross: No 912 SGT SG ISSELL 38 BN AIF, Soldier right cross: No 2802 SGT HJ FRASER 38 BN AIF. .7) Black & white photo showing 2 Australian soldiers casually dressed in the ruins of an old factory. .8) Black & white mini photo showing building ruins & what appears to be derelict boilers. .9) Black & white mini photo showing what appears to be a WWI German soldier kamerading (surrendering). This is probably posing in captured enemy clothing. 10.) Black & white mini photo showing camels at rest. .11) Black & white mini photo showing a blown up British pattern tank MK1 on sandy terrain. A track has detached & curled up over the front of the tank. .1) verso: “Me & Sandy Port De Nieppe May 1917” .2) verso: “Taken in Liverpool, England while on <> leave Jan 1918. To Mother Father & all at home with love from Sandy”photography-photographs, military history - army, 38th

Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service details. .1) & .2) WILLIAM HOLMES returned to Australia on HMAT ORSOVA. .3) WILLIAM HOLMES visited Windsor Castle on 23.4.1918 2 days before rejoining his unit after being in hospital..1) & .2) Photographs of HMAT ORSOVA taken 6.12.16. .3) Photograph in clear plastic wallet of Windsor Castle from Home Park..3) Blue ink stamp from Windsor Castle dated 23.4.1918 Signature of "W HOLMES" in bottom RH corner, both marking on back of post card.documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - navy

William HOLMES served 6 months in the Junior Cadets prior to WW1(National Archives records) As No 6826 he enlisted in the AIF in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt on 28.7.1917 age 18 years 10 months. Embarked 21.11.1917 and arrived Suez 15.12.1917, embark for England 9.1.1918, allotted letter A on Regt No due to duplication (6826A), hospital 16.4.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 25.4.1918, embark for France 29.4.1918, WIA 17.7.1918 Gassed, move to overseas Training Brigade 2.11.1918, embark for Australia 8.1.1919, discharged medically unfit 14.3.1919. He again enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 28.3.1942 as No V352711, promoted to Lieutenant 10.12.1942, discharged from the Corp on 31.10.1945. Items are part of a collection. .1) Small oval portrait in dark grey mount. .2) Group photo of WWI uniformed soldiers. WILLIAM HOLMES marked with blue ink above his head - middle row RHS..1) Handwritten: “W HOLMES, Dad when a boy” .2) Handwritten: “Dad when away” Stamped in blue ink: - Kitchener Studio Broadmeadows Camp - Ainar Studio Auburnphotography-photographs, military history - army

STANLEY BAYLISS (VX138816) enlisted on 7.5.1943 & discharged on 26.3.1946. On discharge he was listed as being posted as a Private to 2/108 General Transport.Photo of a soldier with a Japanese landmine, Tarakan“Japanese Landmine, Tarakan”photography-photographs, military history - army, mine

John Joseph LOWERY No 1926. Refer Cat No 3060 for his service history.Original sepia photo of J.J. LOWERYphotography-photographs, military history - army

Each photograph is captioned: .1) LHS: LT E P SEYMOUR (later LT COL) & CAPTAIN E E STEVENS, 1930's. RHS: Visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Bendigo 12.11.1934. The Duke centre with the Major speaks to LT PALMER, 17th Light Horse. .2) Top: Troopers of 17th Light Horse in Pall Mall in front of the Memorial Hall Bendigo. Officer is LT A V PALMER (later LT COL) on Snow; Bottom: Officers of 17th Light Horse at Bendigo Racecourse 1937. Centre front: MAJOR GENERAL G T RANKINM DSO, VD. .3) Top: SGTS of 17th Light Horse winning Assault Course Broadmeadows Army Camp 1927; Bottom: Officers 17/19th Light Horse at Bendigo Racecourse Camp 1932. .4) Top: Horse Llines 17/19th Light Horse 1931; Bottom: Sgts Mess 17th Light Horse Broadmeadows Camp 1927. .5) Top: 17th Light Horsemen trucking horses Bendigo Railway Station 1931; Bottom: Cohuna Troop of 17th Light Horse at Bendigo Racecourse Camp 1932. CAPT A V PALMER, CO centre rear. .6) Visit of Duke of Gloucester to Bendigo 1934, Escort official from 17th Light Horse Regiment in Mitchell Street. Duke & Major seated in rear of car; Bottom: 17th Light Horse Machine Gun Regiment with Vickers MG 1937. .7) 17th Light Horse as M G Regt Bendigo Camp 1937. LT A V PALMER, R SCHIER, A LEEDS with range finder; Bottom: 1939 Officers 17th Light Horse MG Regt at Bendigo. See also 2619P for larger named copy of this photograph..1) - .7) Collection of black & white photographs consisting of 2 photographs per card. Photographs are printed on red card. Copies of originals. .1) LHS: 2 Officers standing. RHS: Officer on horse speaking to 2 men on foot. .2) Top: Mounted troops; Bottom: Group of Officers standing. .3) Top: Mounted troops charging with swords drawn; Bottom: Group of Officers. .4) Top: Line of horses with 2 Troopers attending; Bottom: Group of Sergeants. .5) Top: Troopers loading horses into a railway truck; Bottom: Group of Troopers. .6) Top: Officer riding a white horse through a crowd; Bottom: Machine Gunners training. .7) Top: 3 Light Horsemen using a range finder; Bottom: Group of Officers.photography-photographs, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust

Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775.Photograph, Sepia tone. Portrait of Dr. W. Rosenthal. Rank Captain. photo is mounted on a cardboard backing via photo corners.photography - photographs, military history

.1) GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT No 825 G Coy 7th Batt AIF, KIA. CHARLES WRIGHT No 5241, 16th R's 6th Batt AIF, KIA. Refer 780 for their service details plus brother Thomas Wright "MM" also 1227P. .1) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier GEORGE WRIGHT in uniform. .2) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier CHARLES WRIGHT in uniform, wearing webbing..1) In print below photo: GEORGE WRIGHT .2) In print below photo: CHARLES WRIGHT photography - hotographs, military history, aif, mm

John James Hindley No 2747 enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.1915 age 26 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 15.9.1915 then joined unit on Gallipoli 13.11.1915, hospital 14.12.1915 with Influenza, rejoin unit 22.12.1915, transfer to 4th machine Gun Coy 6.4.1916, embark for France 1.6.1916, reported WIA and missing reincourt 11.4.1917, reported POW, died while POW at Dulmen Germany 6.5.1917. Francis Grant Hindley No 790 enlisted in the AIF on 18.8.1914 age 19 years. Embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, WIA 6.7.1915 with shock/concussion and then gets Influenza, rejoin unit 9.1.1916, transfer to 59th Batt 24.2.1916, transfer to 57th Batt 20.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, transfer to 58th Batt 23.7.1916, promoted Sgt 1.4.1917, hospital with Scabies 21.7.1917, rejoin unit 25.7.1917, reverts to ranks 5.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 15.9.1917, hospital 15.10.1917, with Haemorroids, rejoin unit 22.10 1917, embark for Australia 25.3.1918, discharged medically unfit 21.8.1918. Harold Hindley No 2570 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 5th Batt on 8.7.1915 age 30 years 8 months. Embark for Egypt 15.9.1915, on Gallipoli 7.12.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, hospital 11.7.1916, with I.C.F Heel, rejoin unit 19.7.1916, WIA 16.8.1916 GSW right thigh severe, shell contusions back and shoulder, from there he moves through various convalescent depots and units until embark for Australia for discharge on 19.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 11.2.1919.B&W portraits of the Hindley brothers in uniform. All items have dark green wooden frames. .1) John Hindley, full length standing, hands behind back with flowers and stairs in background. .2) Francis Hindley, full length standing with dog. .3) Harold Hindley, head and shoulders, photo is oval shaped.photography-photographs, military history

ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY No 428333 RAAF. He enlisted on 10.10.1942 aged 29 years 6 months. During training he was posted to 8 differant units and rose through the ranks from Airman Pilot to W/O on 26.2.1945. Finally embarked from Cairns for New Guinea with No 8 Communications Unit on 7.4.1945, granted a Commission as Pilot Officer (P/O) on 1.7.1945, disembarked Townsville 21.11.1945, discharged from the RAAF on 14.12.1945. No 8 Communication Unit. There were 13 RAAF communication Units during WW2 which provided support roles including transport, supplying isolated Garrisons and support training. No 8 operated in New Guinea from 4.11.1943 to 4.3.1946.Blue wooden rectangular photographic frame with gilded interior & coloured photo of Pilot Officer ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY RAAF No 428333.On white label: “Pilot Officer ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY RAAF No 428333” Donor: Yvonne Padfield.photography- photographs, military history - airforce, raaf, malloy

William James Hogan No 1645 38th Batt AIF. Refer 1510 for service details. Copy for display purposes.Copy of original sepia photo of Sgt William James Hogan with arms crossed."W J Hogan, Yours Sincerely 9/1/19"photography-photographs, military history, 38th bn

Walter Peake was from Bendigo Victoria. He enlisted in New Zealand, 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. He was awarded a "Mention in Despatches". Died of Wounds (DOW) 1.6.1917. Refer cat no’s 1794, 1793.2, 1791.3, 1229P.Photo, sepia tone re Walter Peake in uniform. Photo is mounted on cardboard with brown edging.photography - photographs, military history, nz,

T R HILSON Collection. Thomas Robin Hilson No 2088 AIF. Same photo as in 1516P with his service details.Sepia photo, copy of original re T R HILSON for display purposes.photography-photographs, military history-army, 38th bn

LEO HARRIS 3132 - KIA 9.8.16. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2447P, 2479.3..1) Sepia photo of Soldier in uniform on a donkey outside a hotel re L HARRIS .2) Sepia photo of a group of 7 Soldiers, 4 standing, 3 kneeling, tents in background.1) LEO HARRISphotography-photographs, military history-army

John Holley. Refer 2133.3 for service history, medals. .1) Photo, post card size, sepia tone of grave re J Holley. Other graves in the background. .2) Photo, copy of .1) with space at bottom for details re J Holley. Copy for display purposes..2) "John Holley Regt No 1311, 39th Batt, KIA France 16.4.18"photography, graves, military

Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers

The album was sent home by Jack Grinton No1043 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took in WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Small photo album with dark blue embossed linen cover with "Kodak" in centre. Inside are 24 sepia photos of England and France. Each photo has annotation underneath in pen."With best wishes, Jack"books-albums, photography-photographs, military history-souvenirs

Belonged to John William Grinton No 1043 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Refer 1280 for service details also 1317P, 1319.3. Booklet of 20 Postcards of the battle of the SommeBataille Dela somme La Grande Glitrree Serie 18books- albums, photography - photographs, military history - army

Album made by Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Photo album with light fawn coloured cardboard cover and cord holding 12 pages with approximately three photos per side. Photos are mostly sepia, produced by J.W Grinton of his war service and homecoming. Album was made as a gift."Kindest regards from Jack 1920"books-albums, photography-photographs, military history

Charles "Watty" McLeod, refer 1645 kit bag, 1646.2 medals.Copy of original sepia photo of Cpl Charles Walter "Watty" McLeod, Regt no 944, C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Underneath photo are details of his military history.photography-photographs, military history-army, 38th bn, c coy

Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. As the holster is engraved with Jack Grintons name, No 1043 they were good friends during and after the war. It is believed that Jack gave Hughy a holster and Luger pistol as he had 2 at wars end. The "St Quentin" on the holster is debatable. Refer 1052 medals, 1513.4 documents. Refer Cat No 1280 re Jack Grinton.1 Photo of a German Luger pistol housed in .2. Under photo "The pistol that was with the leather pouch." .2 German Luger holster, heavy leather, intact, has cleaning rod attached as part of the holster. On rear is scratched "1043 JW Grinton, near St Quentin 1918."photography-photographs, military equipment-holsters, handcrafts-leatherwork, metalcraft

Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents.Original sepia photo of 2 standing and 3 sitting soldiers. Photo is oval shaped. Soldiers are numbered 1-5 on front and rear. 1 P Dunn, 2 T Young, 3 Cpl J Slatter, 4 K Engstom, 5 H Pippin. Group is from 38th Btn AIF."No 1895 Pte H Pippin, 2nd Reinforcements, 38th Batt 10th infantry Brigade AIF on active service abroad."photography-photographs, military history

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