A short article about William Gordon Weir and his service in World War 1. William Weir was born in Whittlesea/Bundoora.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william gordon weir

A short article about William John Ewart White and his service in World War 1. William White lived in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william john ewart white

A short article about William Anderson Wriedt and his service in World War 1. William Wriedt lived in Lower Plenty.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william anderson wriedt

A short article about Stephen Cox and his service in World War 1. Stephen Cox is buried at St Helena Cemetery.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, stephen cox

A short article about Timothy Michael Egan and his service in World War 1. Timothy's sister lived at Mont Park.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, timothy michael egan

A short article about Vincent Clarence Evans and his service in World War 1. Vincent Evans grew up in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, vincent clarence evans

A short article about Alfred Gee and his service in World War 1. Alf Gee was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred gee

A short article about Rowland Hardley and his service in World War 1. Rowland Hardley was Foundation President of the Greensborough RSL.Two pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, rowland hardley

A short article about Gordon Hickson and his service in World War 1. Gordon Hickson was born in Janefield/Yan Yean.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, gordon hickson

A short article about James Judkins and his service in World War 1. At the time of James' enlistment, he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james judkins

A short article about Henry Hensler Neville Littledike and his service in World War 1. Henry's mother lived in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry hensler neville littledike

A short article about James Harold Beale and his service in World War 1. James Harold Beale was born in Greensborough2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james harold beale

A short article about George Alexander Bloxham and his service in World War 1. George Alexander Bloxham was born in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george alexander bloxham

A short article about Donald Stewart Chapman and his service in World War 1. Donald Stewart Chapman was born in Greensborough.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald stewart chapman

Cogan is a textile artist and her work is political in nature. 'War and Peace' is about the Vietnam War and a statement about patriotism in war, of lessons not learnt, of remembrance and never forgetting. This work is an expression of her feelings towards this time and of her husband's experience who fought in this war. The Republic of Vietnam 'Vietnam Campaign Medal' is from the former country of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam). Established in 1966, it was awarded to members of United States, Australian, and New Zealand military forces serving six months or more in support of Republic of Vietnam military operations. The medal is issued with a device known as the 1960 Bar. The bar displays the date of 1960 followed by a dash and a blank space. The unusual appearance was caused by the government of the Republic of Vietnam stating that the 1960 bar would show the dates of the Vietnam War from start to finish, with the ending date placed on the 1960 bar after the South Vietnamese had triumphed over North Vietnam (the Democratic Republic of Vietnam). Since South Vietnam fell, and the government ceased to exist, an ending date for the 1960 Bar was never established. The Vietnam Campaign Medal is considered a foreign award by the U.S., Australian, and New Zealand governments. The joint Australian and New Zealand campaign medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War is the 'Vietnam Medal'. The obverse of this medal shows the crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II, with titles, while the reverse has the inscription VIETNAM above a symbolic representation of the ideological war in Vietnam. The RSL poppy (the Flanders poppy) has long been a part of Remembrance Day, the ritual that marks the Armistice of 11 November 1918, and is also increasingly being used as part of Anzac Day observances. During the First World War, red poppies were among the first plants to spring up in the devastated battlefields of northern France and Belgium. In soldiers' folklore, the vivid red of the poppy came from the blood of their comrades soaking the ground. The poppy soon became widely accepted throughout the allied nations as the flower of remembrance to be worn on Armistice Day. Today the RSL continues to sell poppies for Remembrance Day to raise funds for its welfare work. "War and Peace' is significant as it explores and highlights a period in history (the Vietnam War), which was contentious both socially and politically. Cogan and her family lived locally, in the Shire of Eltham during this time, and her work is a reflection of the experiences and sentiments of a section of the Nillumbik community. Textile piece. 'War": Cast muslin, machine embroidery onto white calico. Tanin dye, poly thread, side bust view (hand, shoulder and arm). Black machine stiching on shirt and shirt pocket with two vietnam medals. A replica of the 'Vietnam Medal' in muslin is shown reverse and has the inscription VIETNAM above a symbolic representation of the ideological war in Vietnam, which is of a male figure standing between two spherical shapes. The ribbon has a vertical central section of bright yellow which has centrally superimposed on it three thin stripes of red, (representing the South Vietnamese flag) flanked by two stripes of red (representing the Army). On the left is a dark blue stripe representing the Navy and on the right, a light blue stripe representing the Air Force. A replica in muslin of the second medal is the Republic of Vietnam 'Vietnam Campaign Medal' of the former country of South Vietnam. The ribbon has green and white strips with a device bearing the inscription ‘1960 – ‘. The medal is traditionally a gold and white enamelled star with a green, red and gold centre motif. Right hand is touching the medals/heart, while left arm is left resting to the left side over a crutch which ends in a rolled up bandage. 'Peace': Cast muslin, machine embroidery onto calico. Black dye, poly thread and RSL poppy. Side bust view (hand, shoulder and arm). Yellow machine stiching on black shirt and shirt pocket with RSL red poppy on shirt pocket. Right hand is reaching to touch the poppy, while left arm is slightly bent resting on its' left side. Nonetextile, muslin, embroidery, vietnam war, medals, vietnam medal, vietnam campaign medal, rsl poppy, war, peace, armistice, remembrance day, anzac

A short article about Frank Henry McGill and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at BundooraOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frank henry mcgill

A short article about Donald McKay and his service in World War 1. Donald and his brother attended Greensborough State School.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald mckay

A short article about John William Medhurst and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john william medhurst, john mcphee

A short article about Walter Raywood Menzies and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter raywood menzies

A short article about Jonathan Lionel Mills and his service in World War 1. He was born in Upper Diamond Creek (Plenty).One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, jonathan lionel mills

A short article about James Alexander Mitchell and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james alexander mitchell

A short article about Donald Vary Paterson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald vary paterson

A short article about James William Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james william poulter

A short article about John Raywood Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john raywood poulter

A short article about James Richard Purcell and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james richard purcell

A short article about Roy Preston Quirk and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughTwo pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, roy preston quirk

A short article about William David Sharpe and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william david sharpe, william david sharp

A short article about Thomas Baden Simpson and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas baden simpson

A short article about Reginald Emerson Sims and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living in Greensborough2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald emerson sims

A short article about Charles Henry Southern and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.charles henry southern, world war 1 project