A commemorative booklet about the role of nurses, in particular the nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service, during WW2. The booklet has a light cardboard cover of buff colour and contains 28 pages. This booklet was published as a fund raiser for the "Centaur" War Nurses Memorial Fund.The booklet is entitled "Lest We Forget" and has the Red Cross symbol surrounded by an olive wreath printed, in colour, on the cover. There is an image of the hospital ship Centaur superimposed on the Red Cross symbol. Beneath the wreath there are the words ""CENTAUR" MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP". The words "AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE" are printed across the bottom of the cover page and the price was 2/-.

Private Stanley Cameron was killed in action in the attack on Tobruk, North Africa on 21st Jan.1941. He was serving with the 2/8th Battalion 2nd AIF. Age 33. He came from Hamilton in the Western District of Victoria.Group of 4 WW2 Service Medals mounted on a bar for wear. Full size. 00374.1 Rising Sun Hat Badge 00374.2 Rising Sun Lapel Badge1939 - 45 Star, Africa Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. Inscribed S.J.Cameron

Worn by Flying Officer Ronald Turnbull in WW2. Service No 418595Used in WW2.WW2 Dark Blue Air Force Jacket with Air Gunner’s Half Wing Badge. Rank Flying Officer with waist belt.

Souvenir tray, 1927, Duke and Duchess of York from Betty Bennett's family (Betty Moore). Both Betty and Don Moore were taken to see the parade along St Kilda Road, at age 7 years. Don was hoisted onto his father's shoulders and all he could see were flags waving. They travelled down High St by cable car. Don also rode on the last cable car to Northcote when he was in the services (WW2)Steel Tray with faded pictures of the Duke & Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth & Princess MargaretWillow Productionmoore family, commemorativ tray, royal family, duke and duchess of york, visit to melbourne

Official issue in 2005 by the Australian Federal Government marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945. This medal marks Allan Charles Quinn's service in WW2.This Official medal complements the extensive holdings of memorabilia that comprises the Allan Charles Quinn Collection that extensively documents his life,the voyages, and career as a Merchant seaman in the immediate post world war 2 period and prior to the significant changes brought about by container shipping by the end of the 20th Century. Gold-coloured disc medallion in a magnetic black folding display box with plush display mount. Accompanying small brochure on 60th anniversary of WWII in 2005 and an official signed letter from the Australian GovernmentLetter signed by Prime Minister : John Howard and Veterans Affairs Minister De-Anne Kellymedal, gold, world war ii, wwii, world war 2, numismatics, allan charles quinn

Letter to E R Steen written by K Hewitt the Air Commodore, Air Member for Personnel thanking him for his WW2 service. The letter is dated Sep 15 1945.

Details on the service of William Morris Dellar Enlisted June 1940 Discharged October 1945. Served as a Gunner with the 3rd Light Ack Ack Regiment. Prisoner of War.1. Private diary typed and contained in a ring binder. 2. Japanese surrender leaflet. 3. Service of Thanksgiving program. WW2

Original Owner: William 'Bill' George Campbell, No 36263 RAN served on the Bataan from 27.6.1950 - 6.6.1951. HMS Bataan was commissioned in 1945, to late to see service in WW2, it later served in the Korean War.Piece of the Ship, BATAAN. Small piece of wood with blue, white & grey painting of a ship on 1 side. Name plaque attached HMAS BATAAN D191. Name plaque on rear, K Moore (possible maker).“HMAS BATAAN D191” “K Moore”military history - souvenirs - navy, illustrations, bataan

Ray Simpson VC, DCM. Refer 630 for his service history, WW2, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam. This portrait came as an extra to a large framed print of Australia’s 96 at the time Victoria Cross winners.Dark brown marbled effect timber frame, with gold inner edge glass, gold metal look name plate glued to glass at lower edge. Coloured print of a water colour painting of soldier RAYENE STEWART SIMPSON in uniform. Black print on gold name plate: SIMPSON Rayene Stewart VC Rank Warrant Officer Class II Unit: Australian Army Training Team: Vietnam Date: 6 and 11 May 1969 Place: Kontum Province, South Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam)portraits, illustrations-watercolour, aattv, vc

VX32317 Francis O Bryne was born in Horsham and enlisted into the AIF for service in WW2. This Certificate has been issued by the Shire of Wimmera to recognize the service of VX32317 F O Bryne who was a resident of this Shire.This is the original certificate that was issued to VX32317 Francis O Bryne,An oblong brown framed Certificate. White paper inscription by Shire of Wimmera.A presentation Certificate to VX32317 Francis O Bryne from the Shire of Wimmera.vx32317 francis o bryne, certificate of recognition, shire of wimmera

Item presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to MALONEY MAURICE MICHAEL : Service Number - VX82156 : Born 18 May 1917 at Wangaratta in recognition of his military service during WW2. Died 1/9/1965 and buried at Wangaratta.Medal issued by the Borough of Wangaratta to local citizens in appreciation of their service during WW2Metal Medallion mounted on metal base - Obverse side : Above, coat of arms (Of Britain). woman in long dress in field, holding a cornucopia. Plants behind include grapevine, grain and possibly tobacco; around: BOROUGH OF WANGARATTA * INCORPORATED 1863 *, Reverse: In Grateful Appreciation WORLD WAR / 1939-1945. Wreath around.Borough of Wangaratta Inc 1863 In grateful Appreciation VX 82156 Dvr Maloney M.M World War 1939-1945m m maloney, ww2, medal

Issued to returned service personnel following WW2. This badge can be worn on the left lapel in civilian clothes.Brass badge in shape of a diamond. Each of the services are represented in the badge, Wings of Airforce, anchor for Navy & rising-sun for Army, with a crown in the centre.Around base: Returned From Active Service. Reverse side: A 1506returned service, badge

Lieutenant Colonel JA Neale OAM, RFD, ED, joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948 following RAN service in WW2. He rose to command the Regiment 1974 -77, and shortly after became Honorary Colonel.Glass port decanter with engraved plate on chain round neck.Engraved plate on chain around neck: "Lieutenant Colonel J Neale 1948-1977"decanter, mess, port, neale, vmr

Items issued to Tom McCAW VX93 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1489.10 for service details. .1) Trousers, Kahki, buttons and waist buckles, 2 side pockets, 2 rear pockets, 1 leg side pocket. .2 Battle Dress jacket, Kahki, plastic buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 3 x Captains rank, cloth, sewn on each shoulder, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and 1 x Efficiency decoration..2) “D & D Made in Australia 1953” stamped on inside lining. “18 x Patt 1948 Blousee, B/D Kahki, Serge Dept Army” stamped on white sewn on label.uniforms army, battle dress

Diary outlining History of Service in WW2 of Ron Morrell No.4985826 1/5 Sherwood Foresters, 18th Division. Joined in England and posted to Singapore where captured as POW and was at Changi. Diary was written in 1986. He later migrated to Australia. Refer Cat No. 316, 305P for details.Home made book of the Diary of Ron Morrell, from enlistment through being a Prisoner of War to discharge. Yellow cardboard cover with title sheet glued on front. Four staples and 45 pages inside contain maps and history of service, all handwritten with some maps and sketches all in black and white.Title on front "Blood, Sweat and Tears by Ron Morrell". Contents are all handwritten.diary, changi, ww2, pow

The Letter was addressed to the Area Office , Area 38 concerning Ex Sgt W.G.Davey, 17the M.G. Regt who was reporting for a medical examination prior to enlistment for Home service during WW2. This is actually F.G Davey, Frederick Gardner. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Letter in black type with hand written in black ink, item on Australian Military Forces - Southern Command Letterhead, cream coloured paper.hand written in pencil above the “W” in W.G Davey is an “F”enlistment, home service

Second man from the left at the rear is Arthur Henry Sandford (brother of the donor). He was WW2.Service Number V125102. Arthur was born in 1911.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of an army group of 8 men, tents in the backgroundarthur sandford, soldiers, world war 2, world war ii, ww2, wwii

Glasses given by the 2/8th ARM RGT ASSN. The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was an armoured regiment of the Australian Army. It was raised for service during WW2, being formed in July 1941. it deployed to New Guinea in 1943 but did not see any action before being disbanded in February 1944.Two clear wine glasses with stems. Engraved writing and picture of a tank.2/8th Arm Rgt Assn.souvenirs, glasses, 2/8 arm rgt assn

VF388646 Gwenyth Carr Served with the Australian Womens Army Service during WW2. VF388646 G Carr served with RA Sigs and obtained the rank of Captain? After her Military Discharge Gwenyth Carr served with the Police after graduating from Police College in 1946 she retired in 1974 with the rank of Senior Sergeant.The medals and badges are the originals belonging to VF388646 GE Carr.Two Australian Military Medals - War Medal 1939-1945 and Australian Service Medal, One Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (miniature).Military Medals - VF388646 G E Carr, The Police LS&GC Medal is a miniature and is not inscribed. vf388646 ge carr, rasigs, ww2, police service, awas, war widows guild

John Kerr Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch plus his WW2 service details.Certificate framed, frame is brown timber colour, certificate yellow colour with ornate edgeing, RSL logo at the top followed by in red "Returned and Services League of Australia", in blue "Victorian Branch Inc", text of award follows, signed and with red seal at RH bottom corner."Awarded to Jack Barnes as a token of Appreciation and in grateful recognition of services rendered to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch as Secretary over 43 years".brsl, smirsl, appreciation

RAAF collection displaying 5 WW2 service medals plus 2 later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold Caterpillar Club badge with certificate. Also RSL, POW association and RAS Badges. Stalag dog tag and Air Gunner's half wing.