Letter dated 23/6/1941 from Chris McKinley VX46283. From 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East. Letter sent home to Miss L. Crozier. Letter is signed off by soldier's Officers and filled in on Salvation Army stationary specifically for Australian troops.1 & 2. Two page letter on Salvation Army stationary of approx A.4 size. Paper faded to a yellow colour. Folded into sixth size. 3. Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped.Front marked "Air-Mail" and signature of Officer. Two pages off content and also signature of Officer. Both envelope and letters marked in imprint of "The Salvation Army" and red shield has stamp saying "Passed by Censor".middle east, 21st infantry training battalion., letter

Letters from Sapper W. L. HALL VX48117 from 2/16th Army Co. R.A.F. Posted in Asia sent to family in 1943 & 28/1/45.Letter 1. - One page closely hand written letter on both sides on A4 faded yellow paper and torn envelope with Australian stamp. Letter 2. - 3 pages with close hand writing on both sides of paper. Insignia of Salvation Army, ACF and YMCA on paper. Envelope 1. - Faded with stamp & 2 postal stamps. Torn at top. Envelope 2. - Dark brown, stamped and signed with ACF & YMCA Insignia.Envelope 1 - Address on front to Mrs J. Hall & family. Stamp saying passed by censor. Aust Postal stamp, also AirMail stamp. Envelope 2 - Addresses to Mrs J. Hall, signature of censor & Australian stamp.letter, army field company, asia

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Australian Army khaki felt slouch hat with a light khaki cotton seven-pleat fabric puggaree. Four holes in the side of the crown for ventilation. Brass clip and hook on the left-hand side of the hat for pinning up the left brim. Brown leather sweat band and chin strap.Stamped on sweat band in white: 'MADE BY "FEYREFIELD" MELBOURNE, 7, 1965'.army headwear, slouch hat, leo reoch cohn

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. Leo Reoch Cohn served in both World War 0ne and World War Two. He enlisted in the 1st AIF on 23.9. on 6.5.1915, initially in the 22nd battalion (No. 1039), aged 18. Shortly after, on 11.9.1915, he transferred to the 8th LHR and embarked for Egypt on 23.9.1915, serving in both Egypt and Palestine. During that period of service, he transferred to the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol on 8.9.1917. This unit later became the 1st Australian Armoured Car Section. Leo began his return journey to Australia on 16.5.1919. Shortly after his RTA, he was discharged. While on active service overseas, he was hospitalized on a number of occasions due to illness. During World War Two, Leo enlisted in the 21st Battalion VDC (No. V360272) on 18.5.1942 at the age of 44. He was appointed Lieutenant on 25.6.1942. Leo's VDC service was terminated on 31.10. 1945 following the end of World War Two. .1) Tailored khaki woollen officer's dress jacket with silk like fabric lining. Two button-down breast pockets and two button down-side pockets. All buttons are military issue. Unit colour patch on each shoulder (8th ALH). Above the left breast pocket is a World War One trio of medal ribbons. An attached fabric belt has a metal buckle. .2) Light brown cotton drill jodhpurs with button fly. Knee reinforcement pad sewn on the inside of each leg. Button down hip pocket and two side pockets. Belt loops and buttons for braces on the waist band..2) On manufacturer's label: 'Pytchley, MADE IN ENGLAND'. Handwritten in black ink on waistband: 'COHN'.uniform, 8th light horse regiment, leo reoch cohn

1. Taken 1944 at Liverpool base with a mix of men and women including "Beryl Scrimshaw" (Morrel) from British Army. 2. Aug 1944, Liverpool base, formal photo of men and women in uniform and some women in white coats at same location. 3. Women in uniform in WW2 in front of a British Fighter plane. Refer Cat no. 304P & 315.1. Black and white photo, 14 women and 2 men in British uniforms in formal photo in front of buildings. 2. Black and white photo, same location as photo 1, mix of men and women in uniform and some women in white coats. 3. Black and white photo, heavily creased of 6 women in uniform in a field in front of a fighter plane.1. & 2. Both have the stamp of photographer on back and a note saying photo taken in Liverpool Aug 1944. 3. Identification notes written on back and identification of Unit - faded and hard to read.british army, liverpool, uk, ww2

All photos of female British Army soldiers manning Air Defence Stations protecting Air Field from enemy attack using range finding equipment and predictors tracking incoming aircraft. Related to Beryl Scrimshaw (Morrel) of British Army. refer Cat No.304P & 315. All black and white photos of female British soldiers manning Air Defence Units. 1. Soldiers using prediction at night to track aircraft. 2. Soldiers in British Uniform at night using range finder to track aircraft. 3. Soldiers in British Uniform at night using range finder to track aircraft.On back - stamp of "Manchester Guardian & Evening News" Photo 1 also has description "Predictor". Photo 2 has description "Aircraft Spotter".aircraft defence, female soldiers, british army

Refer to Cat 5547 for Matheson.This map is on heavy paper. it is coloured and on one side only. Scale 1:1,000,000. The top centre is the Ramu Valley. Right side is Finchafen, bottom town is south of Salamaw.It shows in pencil where ...were dropped at Nadzab. the enemy track heading NW up to Dumpu. Then movements around Astrolab Bayww2, new guinea, map

Refer to Cat 5547, Matheson.This is a large map, printed in colour on one side only. Scale 1:25,999. The grid squares are 1000 x 1000 metres. it shows the camp, ranges and bush areas used by the military.This map is covered in a large number of added colour shadings, nav lines, airstrips and circles.puckapunyal army base, military training, map

These 11 x black and white photographs were taken at a farewell to the retiring RSM WO1 Aubrey Harvey on the 1st of March 1982 at the Fortuna Villa flag pole Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The RSM handover also occurred that day. These proof photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. 310963 WO1 Aubrey William Harvey served from Feb 1952 till Mar 1982, he was RSM Army Survey Regiment from 1976 -82. 54080 LTCOL Peter Eddy served from 1960-1983 and was CO Army Survey Regiment 1981-82. WO1 Robert (Bob) Mason succeeded WO1 Aub Harvey as RSM and served as RSM 1982-1986.These 11 black and white photographs were taken at a farewell to the retiring RSM WO1 Aubrey Harvey and the RSM Handover in 1982 at the Fortuna Villa flag pole, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. These proof photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 600 dpi. 400 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1982. L - R Unknown, LTCOL Peter Eddy (CO Army Survey Regiment) WO1 Aub Harvey, WO1 Bob Mason (incoming RSM) .2) to .7) - Photo, black & white, 1982. L - R LTCOL Peter Eddy (CO Army Survey Regiment) WO1 Aub Harvey .8) to .11)- Photo, black & white, 1982. L - R WO1 Bob Mason WO1 Aub HarveyOn Rear, " WO1 Harvey's farewell" . Date '01/03/1982' provided with photos in Photo Folder 26.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report covering the activities of 1 Fd Svy Sqn Jan 82 - Jul 82Plastic bound, cardboard covered, paper, reports, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report covering the activities of 1 Fd Svy Sqn between Jul 82 - Dec 82Plastic bound, cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna

Report covering the activities of 2 Fd Svy Sqn between May 81 and Sep 81Plastic bound; cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna

Report covering the activities of 2Fd Svy Sqn between Sep 81 and Dec 81Plastic bound, cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report covering the activities of 2 Fd Svy Sqn between Jan 82 and Apr 82Plastic bound, cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report covering the activities of 8 Fd Svy Sqn between Jul 78 and Sep 78Plastic bound, cardboard covered, paper report, diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, fortuna

From relevant information - "The poster was sent to my Grandmother's father (John Garriock) from Canada. It was a giveaway in a Canadian farming magazine of the time. My Grandmother (Barbara Ross) and Grandfather (Robert Heddle Ross) kept the poster and it eventually came to me. I wish to donate it as a way of remembering them".Poster - panoramic poster, paper, black and white, depicts the "Canadian Army setting sail to join British Forces operating against Germany in the War of Nations". Collection of ships setting sail. Print below illustration. Frame - timber, brown/black stain/paint, cardboard backing to poster, cardboard backing. Glass front.framed item, poster, canada, 1914

Operation Report of Mapping areas in central Victoria in 29 Mar 84 - 6 Mar 85. Covering 1:250,000 map areas SJ54-4 St Arnaud, SJ 55-1 Bendigo, SJ54-8 Ballarat, SJ %%-2 WangarattaAn A4 booklet sepia cardboard cover, brown text Survey Corps Badge, Photo of " Welcome Stranger Monument", outline shape of Victoria, glide on Arnos fastener binder.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

John Raymond Bruns (Jack) enlisted in the 38th Bn CMF date unknown or "V" number at this point. A family photo shows the marriage of Jack to Margaret Joyce (Peggy) Ball dated 10.3.1942. The 38th Bn were part of the 6th INF Brigade and they moved to WA in March 1942 for Garrison duties. By the DVA roll he enlists in Geraldton on 23.7 1942 with the number VX88627. The unit relocates to the NT in January 1943. He is discharged from the Army on 13.4.1944 with the rank of Cpl in 6th Inf Brigade Dep Platoon. Refer Cat No 5588, 5589P, 5599P for Peggy's Brothers.Set of Identity disc's, fibre one round orange colour, one eight sided fawn colour, a small metal is attached to them all held by a leather thong.Stamped on both disc's, "VX88627 Bruns J.R M4" on reverse of both "04"identity disc's, accessories, 2nd 38th

The status of RASVY activities (for the dates shown) in field surveying, mapping and charting is given in this report and is shown pictorially in the Annexes to the reportBlue book, plastic ring binder, Map and Chart production 85-86, Annexes graphically depicting map productionroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report is a summary of activities of the R0yal Australian Survey Corps Financial Years 92/9411 Pages stapled, reports and diagramsroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Report is a summary of activities of the Royal Australian Survey Corps Financial year 94/958 pages, stapled, reports and diagrams royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Exercise Report on exercise Mapex 78. The exercise was designed to test the Army Survey Regiment in an intensive production phase of 30 days duration.A4 soft covered booklet, printed map of part of the Kimberley region of Western Australia on front and back covers, staple boundTop right hand corner of front cover "File on 788-2-14"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Annual Report detailing the status of Australian mapping, charting and geodesy for the period 1 Jul 90 - 30 Jun 91A4 soft covered book, glossy paper pages and plastic pockets containing maps. Plastic ring bindingTop right hand corner "2IC Tech WO"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

A Report showing numerous charts of production objectives for all types of mapping production conducted by the Army Topographic Support Establishment in the Financial year 1998 - 1999A4 size, clear plastic front cover, white plastic back cover, bound with tape. 16 loose pages, 8 x coloured pages showing production rates, 7 x pages roduction summary and RAAF C-130E Hercules replacement programme, 1 x page summarising production.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.Small, pocket sized booklet. Hard cardboard cover. printed in black ink. In the top centre is the Aust Crest. Army form AAB83. Inside are details of the soldier. Two poor quality photos with 40 pages for details.Written on front cover is VX7954 CFM McDonald J.A.ww2, record of service book

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.Small booklet, brown cardboard cover, black ink printing. No 186058. Army form AAB87. inside are 26 plus pages of demob procedures, two pages are loose, some pages have the word "cancelled" stamped on them. They show trade skills, civvy education, qualifications etc. There is about 28 pages inside.Written in ink on front: VX79511 CFM McDonald John Alexander, 63 Green St, Windsor, Vic, signed by him. It has a rubber stamp dated 30 Dec (?) 1945.demobilisation, ww2

See cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.1. Orange paper, red printing, Page N.R. G. 27082. Kit received from McDonald J.A. VX79511 CFN Dated 15/1/46 (Basic webbing and 1 blanket). 2. Orange paper, red ink. Page NR G No 27219, Kit plus a note about Army form F201 dated 15 Jan 46. Signed by L. Bath, SGT.ww2, receipts, army kit

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a single sheet of paper printed in black ink. At the top centre is the Australian Crest. Army form A.A.F. C23. Titled "Course of Instruction for Gun Fitter" for VX79511 Pte J.A. McDonald, AA OC TRG DEPOT VIC. The soldier's entries are typed with a pass mark of 93%. On the rear is typed Artillery types on the course:- 2 Par, 18 Par, 25 Par, 6"26 cwt Howat 2.There are 3 signatures at bottom of page. 1 rubber stamp "Major Commanding AAOC Trg Depot. At top LHS are the numbers 1/42.ww2, artillery, training

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a quarto size, single sheet of paper. It has the printed letterhead of "Aust Mil Forces - New Guinea Force HQ". Dated 16 Mar 44. By 1 Aust Tk Bn. Rear detachment. Handwritten is a certificate that he has passed tests for A.'3B' licence. Signed by BROWNE LIEUT T.O. 1Aust Tank Bn (AIF).ww2, driving licence

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a heavy paper document. The colour is off white and printing is in black ink. At the centre top is the Australian Crest. Certificate is numbered 483921. Army form AAF A.101. The Certificate is for VX79511 CFN John Alexander McDonald. 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment, AIF 1942 - 1946. It shows his R.A.S. badge and date of Discharge.Signature in ink at bottom shows J.A. McDonald.ww2, discharge certificate