Francis Harold Freeman No 1914 enlisted 29.2.16 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 46th Batt AIF aged 21 years 2 months. Embarked for England 20.5.16, hospital 13.10.16 with Influenza, allotted No 1914A, hospital 9.2.17 with Umps then Diptheria followed by Debility, marries Amy Eliza Spray 13.10.17, returns to France, hospital 29.10.19 with Influenza, discharged on 29.10.19 from the AIF. A brother No 1915 Thomas Henry 46th Batt KIA 11.6.17.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) Re F.H. Freeman. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."1914A, F. H. Freeman 46th Bn AIF"metalcraft, numismatics - medals- military

Herbert Hopetoun Brownlee enlisted in the AIF as a Farrier on 3.8.15 in 10th Battery 4th Field Artillery Brigade aged 25 years 2 months. Embarked for Eygpt 18.11.15, embarked for France 14.3.16, promoted to Farrier Sgt 8.8.16, WIA 2.10.18 SW left shoulder then changed to GSW, discharged from the AIF 3.7.19. Refer 441.4, 443P, 445, 483.2. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re "Brownlee" 1. 1914-Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal."6312, SGT. H.H. Brownlee 4th F.A.B, A.I.F"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft

Henry Thomas Ridge V57996 and VX148845, CMF & 2nd AIF. Refer Caat No 475.10 for service details.Medal and ribbon, not mounted re H.T Ridge. 1. Australian Service Medal."VX148845 H.T. Ridge"numismatics - medals- military, metal craft

Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF & 2nd AIF. Refer 473P, 475.10,495, 499. Medal and ribbon not mounted re H.T.Ridge. 1. War Medal 1939-45."VX148845 H.T. Ridge"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft

Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF & 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service detailsMedal and ribbon not mounted re H.T.Ridge. 1. Pacific Star."VX148845 H.T. Ridge"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft, awards

John MURPHY VX15580 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.2.1940 age 28 years 5 months. Posted to 2/7th Bn on 6.4.1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 15.4.1940, embarked for Greece 9.4.1941 and returned from there in June 1941. Embarked for Australia on 8.3.1942 and disembarked Ceylon 7.4.1942 and did not re embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942. Transfers to 2nd Aust Tank W/Shops AEME on 3.10.1942 and then 2/4th Aust Base W/Shops, discharged from the Army on 3.10.1945. In the Greece and Crete campaigns the 2/7th Bn was essentially destroyed and it was rebuilt from a small core in Palestine in Garrison duties and then in Ceylon before returning to Australia..1)Medal set, brass plate mounted , group of (5) re .J. Murphy 1.1939 -45 star 2. Africa star 3. Defence medal 4. War medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single "Africa Star" with pins uniform attachment"VX15580 J Murphy"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Alfred George BINGHAM No VX75707, A.A.M.C. Refer Cat No 37 for his service details.Medals, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.G.Bingham. 1. 1939 -45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Queens Coranation medal 1953"VX75707 A.G Bingham"numismatics - medals, military, metalcraft

Henry Charles Robert Greenwood enlisted No 150999 on 9.12.43 in the RAAF. He was discharged on 13.3.46 and re enlisted as No A12362 and went on receive a Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.Medals, court mounted, set of (8) re H. C. Greenwood, No. 150999 No.6 Wireless Unit RAAF. 1. 1939 -45 star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian Service medal. 5. Australian Service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "Japan" 6. Defence Force Service Medal. 7. Long Service and Good conduct Medal. 8. Phillipine Liberation Medal.Medals 1,2,3,4 - "15099 H.C Greenwood" Medals 5,6,7 - "A12362 Greenwood H.C.R" Medal 8 - "150999"numismatics - medals, military, metalcraft, airforce

William Charles Frederick Hughes No VX50912 enlisted in the AIF on 10.3.41. At discharge from the AIF on 16.11.45 he was serving in the 2/1 Aust General Hospital.Medal set court mounted , group of (5) Re W.C.F Hughes (A.I.F) 1. 1939 -45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939- 45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX 50912 W.C.F Hughes"numismatics -medals, military, metalcraft

Frederick George East. WWI Service , " Royal Army Mecial Corp", British. WW2 Service. Enlisted in the AIF on 13.10.41. Part of "Sparrow Force” he was a POW. On discharge from the AIF 10.12.45 he was a Capt serving in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refer 516.7, 517, 538.2.Medals, set of (8) court mounted Re F.G. East . "ED" 1.1914 -1915 Star. 2.British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939-45. 7. Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal.Medals 1,2,3 - "56520, CPL F.G.East R.A.M.C" Medals 4,5,6,7 - "VX64901 , F.G. East" Medal 8 - "VX64901 Capt. F.G. East"numismatics - military medals, british - australian

Some early medals issued were not engraved. Lionel Thomas Richard Harvey No 118956 enlisted in the RAAF on 22.6.43 as a LAC age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF 10.10.46 he was serving in 486 (M) SQDN..1) Medals, court mounted, Set of (5) Re L.T.R Harvey R.A.A.F 1. 1939-45 Star. Not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star. Not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian service medal 5. Australian service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "PNG" .2) Medals, miniatures, court mounted, set of (5) as above medals 1,2,3,4, are replicas"118956, L.T.R Harvey" medals, military, history

Leslie Raymond Hughes initially enlisted in the Militia No V56193 then joining the AIF on 22.7.1942 No VX88615 age 23 years. On discharge from the AIF on 22.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Medal Set court mounted, group of (5) Re L.R Hughes (Militia and AIF) 1. 1939 -45 Star, replica, not engraved. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939 -45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX88615 L.R Hughes"numismatics - medals, military

.2) Badge, "Service Australia", means served only in Australia during the war. Robert Richard Pratt enlisted on 8.8.42. On discharge from the AIF 29.10.47 he was Sergeant in AHQ Cartographic Coy..1) Medals, court mounted, set of )2) re R.R Pratt. 1. War Medal 1939-45. 2. Australian Service Medal. .2) Badge, gold coloured, crown over wings, Rising Sun, anchor, "Service Australia" Clip on rear for clothing. .3) Service Ribbons as in .1).1) "VX85798 RR Pratt" .2) "1948-15418"metalcraft, medals, military

Allan Frederick GOODALL DFC. Allan enlisted in the RAAF on 10.10.1941 No 409828 age 18 years. He was mustered as Aircrew on elisted and was designated as WO/AG ( Wireless operator Air Gunner) on 23.7.1942. he rose through the ranks from AC2, LAC, Sgt, F/Sgt, W/O, F/O to Flt/Lt on 1.3.1945. Embarked for England on 24.8.1942 and posted to RAF Station Bournemouth on 18 .11.1942, posted to MEC (Middle East Command) with 150 Sqd RAF flying Wellingtons from North Africa. On 21.12.1943 on a non operational flight from Africa to Italy his flight crashed into Mt Etna, they were coming out of a cloud when the Pilot saw Etna. Allan as least injured made sure his mates were okay and sheltered he walked down to a nearby village (Maletto) to get help. Allan spent from 21.12.1943 to 5.1.1944 in hospital with Abrasions. He was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) in 1944 for operations over Italy, at the time he was classed as Sqd Signals Leader. According to his records he flew 37 Operational sorties. He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. Allan Goodall Aust (WOP/AG) abrasions and injured wrist. Alan Warner (Aust) Navigator, Fractured Ankle. Y.F.Redknap (UK) injured shoulder. C.A. Carr (UK) Fractured Dorsal Spine. J.E. Ward (UK) Dislocated shoulder. Alfred Dugdale (UK) Deceased. Tony Moore (UK) Deceased. Both are buried at the Catania War Cemetery Sicily. Refer Cat No 1025P for his photo.543.1 Medal-Distinguished FLying Cross won by FO Alan F Goodall. Rear of medal is engraved "Italy FO Alan Goodall 1944" 543.2 Case-to suit DFC above. Case rear has a note "Alan's sister Jean, Mrs R.T Mitchell, 22 O'Dea Cres Kangaroo Flat 3555 471428." Written inside case in pen "F/O Alan Goodall Bendigo Won in Italy 1944 Presented by HRH Duke of Gloucester 13-11-1946"awards, dfc ww2, raaf

Edward Harold Hildebrandt enlisted on 12.6.40. He held the rank of "Gunner" on discharge from the AIF 24.10.45. Refer 1026, 1027, 1028.2, 1029.2P. Medals, court mounted, set of )4) re E.H Hildebrandt. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. "VX25591 E.H Hildebrandt"medals, military,

Richard James Smethurst enlisted No 2517 in the 7th reinforcements to the 5th Bn AIF on 13.7.15. He embarked for overseas and was hospitalised in Malta where he died from septicaemia caused by an insect bite on 28.11.15.550.1. Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re R.J Smethurst. 1. 1914-1915 Star 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal 550.2 Mothers and Widows Ribbon. Black cloth ribbon with silver bar. For a son KIA No 12701. Silver bar missing from bottom edge. (Possibly J2701)550.1, " Pte R.J Smethurst 2517 5 BN AIF" 550.2,"Australian Military Forces for Australia".medals, military, remembrance

Jack Smethurst enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.40 in the 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment. The 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment was a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment. On discharge from the AIF 13.5.46 his rank was Staff Sergeant. (Artillery Surveyor) Refer 549.4, 550.2, an older brother who died in WW1. 558.6.Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re J Smethurst. 1. 1939-1945 Star 2. Defence Medal 3. War Medal 1939-1945 4. Australian Service Medal"VX28896 J Smethurst"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, royal australian artillery

Patrick Noel Redden No 21402 enlisted on 16.9.15 in 9th FAB Ammunition Column aged 21 years 10 months. Embarked for England 11.5.16, embarked for France 16.1.17, transfered to Divisional Artillery 23.3.17, hospital 17.11.17 with Influenza then early December with Myalgia. Rejoins unit in France 15.1.18, discharged from the AIF on 20.8.19. (1 D.A.C) 1st Division Ammunition Column.Medals, individual, (2) re P.N Redden. .1) Victory Medal. .2) War Medal 1914-19. .3) Certificate of Discharge No W749 re P.N Redden, certificate is laminated, details name, rank, Regt No, years of service, personnel details, double sided form..1) & .2) "21402 GNR P.N.Redden 1 D.A.C, A.I.F"medals, documents, military

David William Hart No 3529 enlisted on 20.7.15 in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF age 24 years 1 month. Embarked for Eygpt 29.12.15, transfered to 57th Batt 15.3.16, hospital 30.3.16 with sore feet, embarked for France 17.6.16, hospital 29.11.16 with Trench feet, hospital 1.4.17 with Mumps, hospital 1.1.18 with Chilled feet, WIA 25.4.18 GSW left forearm, embarked for Australia 13.4.19, hospital aboard ship 15.4.19 with Contusions, discharged from the AIF on 27.8.19.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re D.W Hart. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."3529 D. W Hart 21 BN A.I.F"medalss, military, history

Hamlet Cyril Rosewall No V31545 enlisted in the Army on 9.7.41. On discharge from the Army he was Gunner in 2 Field Regiment. Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re H.C Rosewall. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."V31545 H.C Rosewall"medals, military, history

Alfred Edward Boland initially enlisted as V59811 then transferred to the AIF as VX120107 on 28.11.42. At discharge from the Army on 15.2.46 he was a Lieutenant in 41/2 Aust Inf Batt.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re A.E Boland. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal."VX120107 A.E Boland"medals, military, history

John Alexander McDonald VX79511 enlisted on 28.4.42 aged 19 years, served 2/29th Bn. On discharge from the 2nd AIF 17.1.46 he was a Craftsman in 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment..1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re J.A McDonald. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp"SW PACIFIC" .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) as in .1). .1) "VX79511 J.A McDonald"medals, military, history

Stephen Spokes No 3870 enlisted on 16.6.16 in 9th reinforcements 29th Batt aged 43years 9 months. Embarked for England 19.9.16, embark for France 16.1.17, hospital 30.3.17 with Chronic Rhuematism, returned to Australia 22.7.17 classed with Rhuematism and Flat feet for home service. Discharged from the AIF on 2.11.17.Medals, brass plate mounted, set (2) re S Spokes. 1. War Medal 1914.19. 2. Victory Medal."3870 Pte S Spokes 29 BN A.I.F"medals, military, history

William Harris No 476 enlisted in the 3rd Victorian Bushmans Contingent. He was severely WIA at Koster River on 21.7.1900, invalided back to Australia arriving on 8.11.1900.Medal, court mounted, (1) re W Harris. 1. Boer War medal with 2 clasps "Transvaal & Rhodesia""476 Tpr W. Harris Victorian BSHMN"medals, military, history

Leo Harris No 3132 enlisted on 20.7.15 in 7th reinforcements 23rd Batt AIF age 20 years 3 months. Embarked for Eygpt 26,11.15, hospital 16.1.16 (unclear), transfers to 58th Batt 23.2.16, transfer to 15th FAB 27.3.16, embark for France 17.6.16, transfer to 25th FAB 9.7.16, KIA 9.8.16. Refer 2476, 2477P, 2479.3. Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re L Harris. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."3132 Pte L Harris 58 BN A.I.F"medals, military, history

Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals

Medal was presented to Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221 2nd AIF POW of the Japanese. Refer..Medal with ribbon, 6 colours, medal in form of a cross with central map of Australia, 4 logo's around the cross, rear is engraved. "Prisoner of War" "Presented by the Clayton RSL 1993"medals, military, history

British Army. The Afghanistan medal has on the medal reverse "India". Refer 2489PMedals, court mounted, set of (2) re J Lemphers. 1. Afghanistan Medal with clasp "Afghanistan NWF 1919" 2. British War Medal 1914-19. 1. "M-340318 Pte J Lemphers M.T" 2. "M-340318 Pte J Lemphers A.S.C"medals, military, history

Belonged to Fanny Isabella Nicol, Staff Nurse AANS AIF. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6.Medals, mounted on a strip of cardboard, set of (2) re F.I Nicol. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."S-Nurse F. Nicol A.I.F"medals, military, nursing

Item issued to Robert George Bennetts. Refer 560.3 for service history. Service Ribbons mounted on brass plate representing; War medal 1939 - 45 star. Australian Service medal. service ribbons, ribbons ww2, awards