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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GERMAN PLATE, Bauscher Weiden, 1940
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installationsCircular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the baseStamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940military history, german memorabilia, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CAKE TIN, Willow
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...These items were used to send food parcels to troops overseasCircular metal tin with lid. Wattle style pattern on side; willow in relief on lid.Manufacturers stamp on base: Willow/made in Australiadomestic items, containers, foodstuffs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TINS, TALCUM POWDER, Simpsons Manufacturing Chemists, c.1920
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Powder used by Douglas Warhick WHITEHEAD 2nd AIF. He initially enlisted as V315365 then transferred to the AIF VX104727, enlisted 29.8.1942. On Discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in 118 Gen Transport Coy.2 Tins talcum powder provided by Australian Comforts Fund. Navy blue tins with red star with white print & white instruction pane with blue print.Printed on front of tins: A gift from ACF Australian Comforts Fund Printed on back of tins: Simpsons Talcum Powder with instructions belowtoilet requisites, containers, comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL - BRITISH PATTERN, c. WW2
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...British pattern steel army helmet as used in both WW1 and WW2. This example dates from the WW2 era.British pattern steel helmet, dark olive in colour. Outside of the helmet is covered in dark olive green mesh which is secured with olive green cotton cord. A bolt head is prominent on the crown of the helmet and corresponds to a nut and thread on the inside. This nut and bolt secures a black rubber pad. A sweat band in black synthetic material is secured to the inside rim of the helmet. An adjustable webbing chin strap with brass buckle is attached with clips to each side.Niluniform - army, costume - male, protective headgear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, C. WW2
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Trench Art. Used shell base 25 pounder dated 1941 plus various rounds to depict a fighter plane. Belonged to John Donald McSween, no. 117346 LAC RAAF, enlisted 14.8.1942; discharged 14.5.1945Fighter plane mounted on ashtray base(2 pieces). Plane removable, made from artillery rounds, central stem welded onto ash tray base.Badge on central stem, "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".ornaments - metal, souvenirs - military history, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RED CROSS UNIFORM, 1943
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Uniform belonged to Elizabeth Majory TUCKERMAN.War time Red Cross uniform and hat. .1) Beige cotton/linen button through dress with short sleeves & red buttons. .2) Australian Red Cross Society enamelled badge on left breast pocket. .3)Khaki green felt hat with wide brim & Petersham band with red edging stripes & bow round brim. Petersham band inside crown with size label & elastic strap. Red Cross enamelled badge on hat band..1) Written in ink on tape centre back neck, "TUCKERMAN" & identical tape inside hat. .3) Label, printed in black on band inside crown, "Made in Australia/N451-1943/Size 7-223/8 ins.uniforms, red cross, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - RAAF PHOTOGRAPH
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Harold Bertie Chatfield No 401493 enlisted in the RAAF on 28.2.1941 age 20 years. Embarked for for Southern Rhodesia for training with No 26 Flying Elementary Training School. Promoted T/Sgt - Airman Pilot 28.2.42, embark for England for more training 9.4.42, 16.6.43 posted on strength of the RAF, promoted Flt Sgt 19.7.43, posted in Burma with 615 Sqd RAF flying Spitfires 16.10.43, hospital 2.1.44 for 3 months, promoted to Flying Officer 30.12.44, discharged from the Airforce at RAF Station Poona 14.12.45. In 2016/17 a recommendation was put forward for Chatfield to be awarded the DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) relating to 2 actions in Burma. This was downgraded to a Commendation for Gallantry. Refer 196.2, 197, 2331.Copy of B & W photo of Harold Bertie Chatfield, RAAF, in uniform, wings & ribbons. Photo is in plastic stand."To my little Heather". The rest is unreadable.photography - photographs, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COAT & BELT, C 1944
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Uniform Items belonged to Harold Bertie Chatfield No 401493 RAAF. Refer 198P for his service record also 197, 2331..1) Jacket, Cotton Twill, Navy Blue, Service Ribbons. .2) Belt, Cotton Twill, Navy Blue, Black Metal Buckle.RAAF Wing Insignia, Service Ribbonsuniforms, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG - IMPERIAL JAPANESE, c.1939-1945
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...The flag was captured by R. Thompson VX62115, 42nd Aust Landing Craft Coy. 2 AIF. Rectangular silk flag grey in colour with a solid red circle in the centre which is 40cm in diameter. The red circle is surrounded by Japanese writing in black ink. A large black ink stain is along one edge. Japanese writing - handwritten in black ink.flags, imperial japanese army, world war 2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - FABRIC, COTTON KHAKI, 1939-1945
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Fabric. WW2 Army uniform fabric( khaki cotton fabric with twill weave) connected with Alva J. Edwards (nee Hocking) VF397782. AWAS Administration Barracks. One Rou size.manchester - fabric, uniforms - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES - DOG TAGS, 1939-1945
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Identity discs commonly known as 'dog tags'. Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY enlisted in the AIF on 19.6.40 in the 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regt. Discharged from the AIF 30.8.45. Refer 192.2, 187.3, 190P..1) Rising sun hat badge, blackened brass. .2) & .3) Two Rising sun lapel badges, blackened brass. .4) & .5) Two "Australia" shoulder badges, blackened brass. .6) & .7) Two Identity discs, one round, one 8 sided(cord missing).6) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 .7) 0 - 4 (reverse) LOWERY FVC C of E VX 28403 badges, rising sun, australia, identity -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY No VX28403 enlisted 19.6.40 in the 2nd AIF age 24 years. Served 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment. At discharge from the AIF on 30.8.45 he held the rank of Cpl. Refer 187.3, 190P, .1) Ribbon - Africa Star ribbon with small 8 (made of metal) mounted in centre. .2) Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re F.V.C Lowery. 1. 1939-45 Star, 2. Africa Star with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2) "VX 28403 F.V.C. LOWERY"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - FEMALE RELATIVE BADGES, Angus & Coote, 1) 1942 .2) 1940
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Female Relatives Badge instituted in 1940. Issued to the nearest female relative. Each star represents a serving member of the Forces. Badge number 126191 relates to Frederick Victor Clive Lowery VX28403 2nd AIF. Badge number 2435 relates to the Ruby Hutchins, the mother of six brothers who served in the AIF: Donald (VX43028), Norman (VX10296), Leonard (VX683), Clifford (VX682), Charles (VX63583) and Ronald (VX681). "To The Women of Australia" badges. .1) Circular badge with map of Australia central and crown at top. Suspended by chain is a bar with one star centre. .2) Same as above..1) "126191" .2) "2435"numismatics - badges, female relatives, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH, C 1940
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY, VX28403 2/4th Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Enlisted 19.6.1940 Discharged 30.8.1945. 457 days in Australia; 1249 days overseas. Refer 187.2, 192.2. Photograph of Frederick V. Lowery dressed in shirt and shorts, hands in pockets, standing in front of trees and tent. Rocks in foreground.photography - photographs, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, 1940-45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Photos cover the Middle East, Africa & Syria etc, 1940 onwards. Frederick Lowery, VX28403, 2nd AIF. Refer187.3, 190P, 192.2.Large Album with blue spiderweb effect front & rear cover. Bound with black cord. Cover has snapshots in black on it. Many photos in album. Photo album belonging to F. V. C. Lowery contains packets of loose photos.Inside front cover - "Frederick Clive Victor Lowery"books - albums, photography - photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - MILITARY BOOKLETS, Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty. Ltd. Printer, Army Rehabilitation / Legal Assistance, 2) 1945
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...The items belonged to Frederick Victor Clive Lowery, VX28403 2nd AIF. Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2..1) Booklet - Legal assistance to members of the forces and their dependents. .2) Booklet - Army rehabilitation. A4 sheet listing contacts after discharge folded and glued inside back cover.military, welfare, assistance, booklets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - SERVICE RECORDS, LICENCE, 3) G.W.G & S, WW 2
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Frederick Clive Victor Lowery, VX28403 2nd AIF. Refer 190P, 192.2..1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83 re CPL F. Lowery, brown card cover. Some writing inside back cover. .2) A.I.F. Army Driving Licence AAF.G11 No 263576, dark brown tri-fold re F Lowery. .3) Certificate of Discharge No 185876 re F. Lowery. Parchment paper printed both sides with details of service in the AIF..1) "VX28403 CPL LOWERY F" .2) "VX28403 Lowery Frederick Victor Clive"documents, licences, military history, service records -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RSL BADGE, Stokes
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...The badge belonged Frederick Victor Clive Lowery VX28403, 2nd AIF. Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2.Badge, RSL membership, centre has 3 figures in uniform. At the top is a crown with a small clip with the No "56" denoting membership 1956. On the rear is a removable clip. "Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmans Imperial League of Australia" On the back is marked "V 67359"numismatics, badges, military, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MEDALLION & BADGE, 2) 2005 .1) 1939 -45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...The items belonged to Frederick Victor Clive Lowery, VX28403 2nd AIF. Refer 187.3, 190P, 192.2..1) Medallion - Metal, gold-coloured, circular. .2) Badge - Perspex, oval-shaped, Rising Sun with blue background..1) WW11 60 Years 1945 - 2005 .2) Rising Sun.numismatics, military, badges medallions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS, PLAYING, 1939-40
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Frederick Birkin No VX32484 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 age 24 years. Attached to 2/22nd Batt known as “Lark Force” they were stationed in Rabaul awaiting a possible attack by the Japanese. The attack came in early 1942. Birkin was taken POW and his death was on 1.7.42. Numbers escaped, others were massacred at the TOL Plantation and many more of the total Force and civilians lost their lives on the Japanese prison ship “Montivedeo Maru” which was sunk by an American Submarine on 1.7.42. A small number survived this. The cards were all written on the back with name and number of men in Birkins unit prior to embarkation to Rabaul. All were traceable as to their fate or transfer to another unit prior to embarkation. Refer also 182.2, 183. Set of playing cards, red in colour, with 2 white figures sword fighting. Owned by Frederick Birkin.Cards have been written on reverse, in ink, by colleagues of Fred Birkin.documents, cards, personal effects, leisure activities -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COVER, FIELD DRESSING, Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd, July 1942
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Edna Phyliss BIRKIN No VF396668 enlisted in the Australian Women’s Army Service on 26.1.43 age 20 years. At discharge on 1.3.44 she held the rank of Pte. This item was held in the tin 182.2 with the card set 184.54.Khaki cloth bag with instructions for use of dressing printed in black on surface.In ink - "E.P. Birkin"medicine - first aid, military history, field dressing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TOBACCO TIN/MIRROR, The British Australasia Tobacco Co. Pty. Ltd, C. 1939 - 45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Frederick BIRKIN No VX32484, POW, died 1.7.42. Refer 184.54 for his service history also 183. 184.54 card set was originally held in the tin 182.2 with 183. .1) "Towntalk" Tobacco Tin, red in colour. .2) Polished metal Shaving Mirror, with loop in top for hanging..1) Scratched on face - "F. BIRKIN VX32484” .2) Inscribed 'Good luck Aussie'personal effects, smoking accessories, containers-commercial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - ALBUM, Flowers and views of the Holy Land, 1939-45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...The album was bought home from the Middle East by Eric Leslie Bugge. He enlisted No VX6316 on 13.11.1939 age 34 years. At discharge from the 2nd AIF on 2.1.46 he was a Pte in 2/4th Base Workshops. Refer also 180. Rectangular Album. Covers made of wood with desert and camel scene in black on front, leather bound spine. Contains postcard views and pressed flowers re Eric Bugge.On back cover, painted in black - "Jerusalem." Inside cover - "VAL ROWLEY 10 GLADSTONE PDE, GLENROY. W9photography-photographs, books-albums, natural history specimens-botany -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - CRUCIFIX, 1939-45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Souvenir from The Holy Land brought home by Eric L. BUGGE VX6316. Refer 181 for his service history.Wooden crucifix, brass figure of Christ glued on front. 4 pieces of laminated wood with decorative edging, decorative top layer of mother-of-pearl. Lower right-hand corner & edge missing. Hanger at top.Souvenir from the Holy Land. Brought home by Eric L. Bugge.Rear: "Jerusalem" 14 circles with strange hieroglyphics.religion-christian, souvenirs, handcrafts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - VARIOUS CERTIFICATES, 1) 9.1.1946 .3) & .4) 12. 4.1962
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Items issued to Arnold Oakley JORDAN No TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer 176 for his service history..1) Tobacco Ration Card. Off-white in colour, Area Canteens re TX3528, JORDAN, A.O. Pte. 9.1.46 - 6.2.46. .2) Small canvas cover, brown back with plastic front, black sewn edging. .3) War Pension Certificate, fawn in colour, stamped and folded. No 593, Certificate No X5175. .4) War Pension Certificate, fawn in colour, stamped and folded. No 592, Certificate No 5174.personal effects, documents, certificates, canteen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SERVICE PAY BOOKS, C.1940 -45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Records and service of Arnold Oakley JORDAN No TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer Cat 176 for his service history..1) Book. Record of Service. Light brown in colour. A.A.B. 83 re TX3528 Pte Jordan. A.O. .2) Soldier's Pay Book. Dark brown in colour. No. 144285 re TX3528 Pte. Jordan, A. O. .3) Soldier's Pay Book. Yellow in colour. No. 738037 re TX3528 Pte Jordan, A.O. .4) Soldier's Pay Book No 650022 re TX3528 Pte Jordan, A.O.paybooks, record of service, accessories, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - BOOKLETS & LETTER, 1) 1.9.1945 .3) 30.9.1945 .4) 14.6. 1946
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Items belonged to Arnold Oakley JORDAN TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer Cat No 176 for his service history..1) Book. 'Return to Civil Life.' Paperback, white writing on dark blue, red, and light blue cover. .2) Document 'Discharged Servicemen's Clothing Priority Form.' No. 41233 re TX3528, Jordan, A.O. .3) Booklet. 'Information for Forces in the Far East on Recovery’. Dated 30th Sept. 1945 - light brown in colour. .4) Document, relating to 'Grant of Proficiency Pay' from 15.8.45 re Mr. A.O.Jordanbooks-military, documents-letters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - POW BOOK, TENKO ON THE RIVER KWAI, 1987
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...The Author Arnold Oakley JORDAN enlisted in the 2nd AIF No TX3528 on 21.6.40 age 28 years 9 months. Posted to 2/40th Bn 25.6.1940, hospital with Influenza 24.8.1940, rejoin unit 9.9.1940, appointed group 3 Nursing Orderly and posted to 2/4 ACCS, embarked for Singapore 1.2 1941, hospital 23.5.1941 with Acute Tonsilitis, hospital 24.12.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 17.1.1942, reported missing 16.2.1942 (POW) Malaya, reported alive in Siam 22.8.1945, recovered in Siam 22.8.1945, embark for Australia 18.10.1945, evacuated to 111 AGH then 2/1st Con Depot, discharged from the 2nd AIF 23.1.1946. ACCS (Aust Casualty Clearing Station) AGH (Aust General Hospital) Siam (Thailand) Con Depot (Convalescent Depot)Paperback book written by Arnold Jordan. Japanese flag on front cover. Handwriting on page 3. Gift inscription inside.books, military, pow’s, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARMBAND, RED CROSS, C. 1939 -45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Arnold Oakley JORDAN No TX3528 (Tasmanian) POW. Refer Cat No 176 for his service history.Red Cross armband, cloth material, whitish with red cross in centre, band tapers out from cross to a metal buckle at one end, attach at other end. Faint writing on rear. 'TX3528, A.O.JORDAN 2/4th A.C.C.S, P.O.W. - 5 - - (numbers unclear)uniforms, societies-red cross, medicine-first aid -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH, Kalma - Photographer, C.1915
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Photograph of Norman Watson Bassett, No 463 B Coy. 29th Batt. AIF. Embarked for Egypt 10/11/1915; Embarked for France 23/6/1916; Transferred to H.T. M. Btry 10/9/1916.; to hospital 3/10/1916 with nephritis (kidneys), shell shock, and later, bronchitis. Discharged medically unfit on 9/8/1917.Photo copy for display of soldier (Norman Watson Bassett) standing facing forward holding a whip between his hands.photography-photographs, military, ww1