Victor Joseph Truscott No 3629 enlisted in the AIF on 21.7.1915 with 8th reinforcements 21st Batt age 21 years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt on 29.12.1915, transfers to the 60th Batt 26.2.1916, promoted to Sgt 25.3.1916, hospital 30.4.1916 with Influenza, embark for France 19.6.1916, hospital 29.11.1916 with Trench Foot, Died of Disease (DOD) 9.12.1916 listed Trench Foot and Septic Pnuemonia at 7.15am in the morning. Beige paper envelope, no letter inside. Handwritten in black addressed to Mrs MJ Truscott. Also has pencil notes on envelope."From: Victor Truscott" Handwritten: "On Active Service/Mrs MJ Truscott/36 Castey St/Long Gully/Bendigo/Victoria/Australia" Black post office stamp Red censor stamp.documents-envelopes, military history, truscott

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie Rankine McHaffie (John Rankine McHaffie) 1st cousin to Noel Wemyss McHaffie, both grandsons of John David McHaffie (first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Field Company Engineers (service number 19907) and embarked from Melbourne in ship HMAT Nestor A71 on 21 November 1917.Sepia photograph of Rankin McHaffie, the son of Quinton McHaffie.On back: Rankin McHaffie - son of Quinton McHaffie.rankin mchaffie, mchaffie family, quinton mchaffie, n mchaffie

Studio portrait of 5078 Private (Pte) James William Poulter, 22nd Battalion. A driver from Greensborough, Vic prior to enlistment, Pte Poulter embarked with the 13th Reinforcements from Melbourne on HMAT Ayrshire on 3 July 1916. After being twice wounded in action, he was killed in action on 4 October 1918, aged 19 and was buried in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Gouy, FranceGreensborough pioneer familyDigital copy of black and white studio photograph.james william poulter

This kit bag belonged to Keith Litchfield Arnel. Born in Kensington on 23 August 1910, and enlisting in Melbourne at the age of 33 on 14 July 1944, Keith Arnel served in the Royal Australian Air Force. At the time of his discharge, Keith Arnel had become a Flying Officer with the Air Force Headquarters Telecommunications Unit. Keith Arnel had two service numbers, VX68230 and 129880.Blue-grey kit bag, cylindrical in shape, constructed of one circlular piece at base with rectangular piece forming sides. Open at one end and fastened with a cream cord drawstring threaded through metal eyelets and fastened with a brass D shaped ring threaded through two eyelets. Inscriptions in cream-white paint on side of bag. One D ring attached to the circular base, possibly for the purpose of attaching a strap to form a duffle bag.Inscribed on side of bag “K.L.ARNEL/R.A.A.F./129880”kit bag, duffle, luggage

It is believed Private C SMITH is one of the soldiers featured in this photograph. Private John Claude SMITH 2020 was born 2/8/1893 at Wangaratta He was employed by the Railways and trained in Liverpool, NSW. He enlisted on 8/2/1915 and embarked on 9/8/1915 from Sydney on the "Runic". He served with the 18th battalion on the western front and was discharged on 27/5/1919. Many soldiers going off to the war had a photograph taken of themselves in uniform, often a studio portrait taken by a professional; many also carried a photograph of a loved one with them. But most people were still rather formal and camera-conscious, and smiling for the camera was not usual. Timber frame containing image of two soldiers within a map of Australia below a crown in top centre position with Union Jack and Red Ensign flags in the background. Back has been re-mounted with chipboard. Has wire hangings on the back.ww1, north wangaratta, 18th battalion

Collection of assorted Army standard issued books and personal papers including hand sketch of camp 'Kilo 89' in Palestine belonging to Private Alfred VONARX VX29295 who was born on 5/1/1901 at Docker Plains near Wangaratta. He enlisted on the 4/7/1940 at Seymour and assigned to the 2/7th Battalion which was deployed to the Middle East and later New Guinea.Soldiers Pay Book X 2, Bible & Meal Card, The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book, Clothing ration book and note book camp kilo 89, private alfred vonarx, vx29295, ww2, palestine

From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. black and white photograph of 9 airmenpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force

From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Dinner menu. Paper based with plastic laminate.pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force

Photograph of RAAF Squadron in front of aircraft From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. Black and white photograph of airmen in front of aircraftpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, john hudson wilkinson

This watch belonged to Alan Robert WEBSTER who was born on 11-1-1923 at Wangaratta. He enlisted in Melbourne and served with the RAAF 30 Squadron. He was killed on the 11-8-1944 when his Beaufighter A19-194 was hit by AA fire at Cape Simork, Dutch New Guinea while on a bombing mission. He is buried in the LAE Cemetery in Papua New Guinea. Gold coloured metal watch with square face and white plastic watch band.Engraved on rear of watch - ARW 409630 RAAFalan robert webster, raaf, 30 squadron, ww2, lae, png

Personal diary of John William ELLIS Born: Rupanyup. Home Town: Nyarrin Occupation: Farmer Private 5334 Enlisted 1915 aged 37 24th Battalion Fought on the Western Front. Wounded on 9/10/1917 at Ypres - gunshot wound to right leg and returned to Australia 16/4/1918. Diary entry ......"Oct 9 was in the charge this morning and got wounded ankle and arm".....Diary contains principal events written in pencil between leaving Australia on the 10th April 1916 and arriving back in Melbourne on the 16th April, 1918.Thin brown leather book with attached holder for pencil.private john william ellis, 24th battalion, ww1, diary

Private James Eric WHITE 513 - Draughtsman/clerk from Camberwell Victoria. Enlisted on the 17/8/1914 with the 5th Battalion F Company and embarked on the Orvieto on 21/10/1914. He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion"He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITEjames eric white, 5th battalion ww1

From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Two newspaper cuttings Distinquished Flying Cross Awarded to Flying Officer J H WILKINSONpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force

From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Newspaper notice advising Flight Lieut. J H Wilkinson previously reported missing now presumed to have lost his life whilst on air operations over East Prussia on 30 August, 1944. Newspaper cutting containing photograph and typeVeteran Airman's Fatepilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force

Photo donated by Margaret Clarke, daughter of Stanley D.Livermore who enlisted in 1915. Roll of Honor used to hang in Mechanics Institute Hall which was on the site now occupied by the Scout Hall, Canterbury Road, Vermont.|Ron Clarke took it home when old hall was pulled down. It was just about falling to pieces but Ron wired it up and photographed it. Has not been located sinceBlack and white photo of Roll of Honor for Vermont Volunteers 1918 War.|PLEASE NOTE - The names on the board are divided into years as follows :-| 1914 -|Bowan to Holbery 1915 - Riley to|Livermore 1916 - Anderson to|White 1917 - Caplin to Mauwar memorial vermont, clarke, margaret, vermont mechanics institute, world war 1914-1918, bowan, w.j, cookesley, w., holberry, r., holbery, riley, j., anderson, a., bromley, ron., bruford, h.r., carter, f.a., w.h., christie, dawe, p.a., embling, s., fankhauser, c.a.a., geal, albert, husband, c.t.m., hall, charles samuel, jay, w.a., j.w., livermore, c.r., s.d., d.c., f.m., beard, boyle, r.g., chafer, j.h.e., collins, a.m., cooke, g., gee, graham, macwhiney, r.c., g.a., harris, p., hughes, kent, l., lloyd, d., mckinley, mcleod, n.l., mock, t., morgan, plumridge, h.e., pye, william r., scammell, c.h., uren, leonard., wallace, c.h.a., white, f.i., caplin, a.a., course, e., dibben, h., matheson, c.e., mau, l.j.

This object relates to Richard TRUDGEON. He was born on 1/06/1888 in Newstead, VIC. Richard served in the AIF (2502) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 46 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/11/1917. Richard TRUDGEON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Richard TRUDGEON (Father).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as an Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESInscription on back - "To Mother & Gran with Best love from Roy Martin"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as an Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESLeather Bound"September 6th 1915 To Mr R Martin from his workmates of the Turning & Fitting branch of the Newport Workshops as a mark of esteem & goodwill on the eve of his departure for the front"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Rudolph Frederick DILLON. He was born on 26/02/1908 in Gordonville, NSW. Rudolph Frederick served in the ARMY Chaplain (NX139070 / N429494) enlisting on, 16/09/1942 in Erskineville, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 8 AUST INF BATT as a on 17/10/1945. Rudolph Frederick DILLON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Gladys DILLON.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, soldiers, demobilization, log books, world war two

This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat