The Grinton Collection. An unknown 38th Bn soldier at his point. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting an informal portrait of a soldier seated on a chair with a brick wall behind. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance". "E. 38th Battalion soldiers" .framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Life after 1919, 3 Sisters. Refer - Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts informal, full length portrait of three girls with dog in front, timber and brick building behind. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "F. Three sisters".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. The Soldier is Sergeant Major William John Durward No 262 38th Bn. Refer - Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting an informal full length portrait of a soldier with his hand resting on a chair back. Background - building wall. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance". "F. Company Sergeant Major William John Durward". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, william john durward

The Grinton Collection. The grave of Cyril Edward Andrew DUNN No 3058, 7th Reinforcements C Coy 38th Bn, enlisted 1916, KIA 31.8.1918 Refer - Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a field grave with cross, tin helmet, kit bag and rifle with bayonet in the ground. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance." "1. Field grave of a 38th Battalion soldier - Pte Dunn".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, dunn

The Grinton Collection. Bread being delivered to Huts. Refer Cat No, 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts the rear view of a large four-wheel cart with horses. Rear view of soldier and loaf of bread. Small painted insignia on backboard with inscription "40th/A.S.C." Background - roadway and buildings. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 1: Living behind the Lines". "A. Bread delivery".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Jack Grinton in his hut England. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jacks service details. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a soldier (Jack Grinton) sitting in his barracks with various possessions nearby on the floor. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 1: Living behind the lines." "B. Jack Grinton."framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Bomb damaged buildings. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a street scene of bomb damaged timber and brick houses. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 2: Burden of War". "D. Bombed houses".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. War Cemetery in Annoeullin France Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a war cemetery with many graves marked with a cross. Snow on the ground. Background - trees. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 2: Burden of War". "I. War cemetery in Annoeullin".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, france

The Grinton Collection. Captured German guns at the “Place de la Concorde” France Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a collection of at least ten guns (German) in a plaza, one soldier in the foreground and buildings in background. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a Lifetime". "E. Captured German guns at the Place de la Concorde".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, france

The Grinton collection. Photograph taken in Scotland Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a sidewalk scene with two seated female fishmongers with a number of standing patrons. Background - brick buildings and timber fence. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a lifetime". "I. Fishmongers - Scotland".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. The soldiers are unknown at this point. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group portrait of nine soldiers, five standing and four seated in front. Background - stone wall. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 4: Portraiture and Remembrance" "A. 38th Battalion Lads."framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a large informal group of soldiers walking along a timber pier with ships moored alongside. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home." "L. On the pier".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. On board ship in a kitchen area. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts - interior scene with a large number of loaves of bread stacked on a shelf. Background - storage racks, soup ladles and timber containers. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey home". "C. Bread for the soldiers".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. The other soldiers are unknown at this point. "G. Lifeboat drill". (left in hat) Jack Grinton - "Jack Grinton No. 1038" Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group of men wearing life jackets preparing for a life-boat drill. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey". "G. Life-boat drill".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

The Grinton Collection. The lady is believed to be a Grinton relative. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal half portrait of an elderly woman. Background exterior wall of a timber building. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "I. Grinton relative". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Photo taken at a 38th Bn reunion at Bert Grintons Farm Myers Flat near Bendigo. Left to Right in photo; Jack Grinton, Fred Lehmann "MM", Dick Verso, Bert Grinton "DCM" , ..........Poppin. "Jack Grinton No. 1038," 38th Battalion - Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. "Bert Grinton DCM, No. 5024" - Refer Cat No. 1320 for his service history. Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal group, full length portrait of six men. Background - wall of stone and timber building. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Single photos Group 2 (end of show): 38th Battalion Reunion".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Taken at the opening of the Macorna War Memorial on 5.3.1920. refer Cat No 5890P for more details. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts the "Macorna War Memorial" - globe upon a column with a square base. Foreground - table and chairs, background timber buildings and trees. Frame - Timber. light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Single Photos Group 2 (end of show): Opening of Macorna War Memorial".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. "Single Photos Group 1 (Start of Show): Jack Grinton. "Jack Grinton No. 1038" 38th Bn, refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal seated portrait of a soldier (Jack Grinton). Background of handwritten numbers and letters ("E BAKER/ BRIET") on wall board. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Single Photos Group 1 (Start of show): Jack Grinton".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service history. "Single Photo Group 1 (Start of show): Bert Grinton" "BERT GRINTON DCM No. 5024 38th Bn" - Refer Cat No. 1320P, for his service History.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal full-length portrait of a soldier - "Bert Grinton" - standing in grass with water and trees in the background. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Single Photos Group 1 (start of show): Bert Grinton"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Unknown 38th Bn soldiers at this point. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts three men (soldiers) seated at a table, playing cards, inside a timber barracks. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 1: Living behind the lines". :1. Game of Cards".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

The Grinton Collection. Unknown French Family. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group portrait of five civilians, two women standing and boy, women and man seated in front. Background exterior building wall and window. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 2: Burden of War". "K. Group portrait of five French civilians."framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, 'grinton

The Grinton Collection. Photo taken on leave in Scotland. JACK GRINTON. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. "M. Bert with two family friends" "BERT GRINTON No. 5024". 38th Bn. Refer Cat No. 1320P for his Service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a family group of two women and one man (Bert Grinton) standing together in the corner of a brick building. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a Lifetime" "M. Bert with two family friends". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton.

Photo taken at the Grinton home at Tragowel near Kerang in 1919. JACK GRINTON. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. BERT GRINTON No. 5024 38th Bn - Refer to Cat No. 1320P for service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal group portrait of two men and four women; two women seated. 3rd left, Bert Grinton. Background - verandah of timber house with a "WELCOME" banner suspended from verandah posts. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "C. Welcome Home". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Refer Cat No.1280 for Jack Grintons service history.Story board - framed. Story Board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Frame - metal with wood backing board."The Grinton Collection" "A Camera on the Somme". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service history.Story board - framed. Story Board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Photography and the FIRST WORLD WAR"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, photography

Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service history. "BERT GRINTON NO. 5024" 38TH BN - refer cat no 1320P for his service history.Story board - framed. Story Board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME". "Living behind the lines". Photograph - "Bert Grinton and two soldiers in a trench 1916-1919". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No.1280 for his service history.Story board - framed. Story Board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Frame - metal with wood backing board." A CAMERA ON THE SOMME' "The Burden of War". Photographs top left - "Damaged windmill, France or Belgium 1916-1919" Top right "Guns and human bones marking field graves, France or Belgium 1916-1919" Middle right "Bomb damaged cathedral, France or Belgium 1916-19" Bottom right "Military Cemetery, France 1919" framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Refer Cat No. 1280 "Jack GRINTON No 1038", 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Story Board - framed. Storyboard - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Illustrated - three black and white photographs, one colour photograph and copy of - handwritten letter on yellow paper. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Trip of a Lifetime" Photographs; Top left: in colour "Postcard sent by Jack Grinton to his family, Cape Town, 5 July 1916" Top right: "Paris Opera, France 1919". Middle right: " La Madeline Church, Paris 1919" . Bottom right: " Jack Grinton with captured German Artillery, Paris 1919". Handwritten letter: "From Jack".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Refer Cat No. 1280. "JACK GRINTON No. 1038". 38th Battalion - refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Story Board - framed. Story board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Illustrated - four black and white photographs. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A Camera on the Somme". "Portraiture and Remembrance", Photographs - Top left - "Jack Grinton, France 1918 - 19" Top Right - "Australian soldiers and French civilians 1918-19". Middle Right "Field grave of Lance Corporal Risbey (38th Battalion) killed in action 29 September 1918, France 1919". Bottom right - "Vaire Wood field cemetery, France 1919"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, risbey

WW1 Served in Gallipoli & France WW2 Militia The 1914 Star This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22nd November 1914 inclusive. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. It should be remembered that recipients of this medal were responsible for assisting the French to hold back the German army while new recruits could be trained and equipped. Collectively, they fully deserve a great deal of honour for their part in the first sixteen weeks of the Great War. There were approximately 378,000 1914 Stars issued. The British War Medal, 1914-18 The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The Allied Victory Medal Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. The 1939-45 Star Awarded for service as follows: • Army - awarded for six months service in an operational command during the period 3 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. The War Medal 1939-45 Awarded to members who served full-time in operational or non-operational service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Clarke SN 1703 8 Btn AIF