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Badge - BADGE, 6TH BATTALION
6th Battalion Association badge belonging to Herbert Charles Nott No.228. See Catalogue No. 7816.4 for details of Nott's service. Part of the Cooper Collection.Rectangular metal and enamel battalion association badge. Top half in blue enamel and bottom half in red enamel. Metal A embossed over colours in middle of badge. Pin and fastener soldered on back.cooper collection, 6th battalion, aif, badge -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, Edgar Dawson collection : Battalion comrades
This six-postcard group is the fourth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. The 57th had a company of men largely from Bendigo and Eaglehawk. These postcards are from his personal album. Many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P Service details available through the NAA. Collection of six black and white postcards: 1. Photographic portrait Harper, Thomas Francis 783, 36th Btn 2. Studio portrait of Young, Bertram John 304, 57th Btn on left 3. Portrait of Dawson, Willie Stanley 2163 57th Battalion 4. Studio portrait of Fleming, James Holmes 3107 57th Btn on left 5. Photographic portrait of Walsh, Alick 3494 57th Btn 6. Photographic portrait of Hughes, Francis Vane 4521 57th Btn .3 On verso "This is Will Dawson" in Edgar Dawson's hand .6 On verso "This is CQMS Hughes, he was in my company at Broadmeadows"57th battalion, postcards, album dawson dcm, edgar dawson dcm -
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Photograph - GROUP PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Leave in Killarney Ireland March 1918, 1918
This three-photograph group is the fifth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P These three photographs above portray various members of the AIF on leave in Killarney, Ireland. Three photographs taken by a commercial photographer in Killarney Ireland. These photographs illustrate how men from different units relaxed together on leave. 1. A group of AIF soldiers enjoying leave outside the Graham Hotel, Killarney. The soldier on left is a corporal in 2nd Division Pioneers, next to him is a private in the 1st Division, then a signaller from 5th Division with two years' overseas service chevrons and two wound stripes, RSM Hector Dawson, 57th Btn, then a Gallipoli veteran with what seems to be a Fifth Division patch, unknown, and lastly a 1st Division sergeant. 2. A relaxed group outside the Graham Hotel. RSM Dawson is third from the right. Second from the left is an officer of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force. 3. RSM Dawson (hatless) and comrades setting off to likely see the famous local lakes. Each photograph is inscribed on verso "To dear Mother and Father, with love from Heck, Killarney" with the date.postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Assorted postcards, 1918
This is the sixth in the series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P These photographs show the eclectic nature of this collection 1. Lance Corporal Albert Ali, 2518 48th Btn, most likely man on right, 2. 2nd Lieutenant Ernest Potter, 68, 38th Battalion 3. Robert William Scott, 3617 and Walter James Browning 3683 57th Btn 4. Grave of Captain Herbert Spencer Dickinson, 600, 57th Btn. KIA 25th September 1917 5. Ralph Edward Cheeseman, 3074 , 57th Btn 6. Jack Bass, 5038, 53rd Btn (most likely man on left) 7. Chaplain C company, 57th Btnpostcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Assorted postcards, 1918
This six-postcard group is the eleventh in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Unidentified soldier 'Lyn' 2. Private A. Langford. There are no unit marking so could be a number of men from region. No A. Langford served in the 57th Battalion. 3. 'B.J.K' 4. Frances Hughes on right, 4521 57th Battalion, with "Checker" The address on the back of the card belongs to Annie Branchflower, mother of Adye Branchflower, MM of the 31st Battalion 1. "To Heck, yours sincerely, Lyn" Heck was Edgar Dawson's nickname 2. "Yours sincerely, Private A. Langford" 3. "This is Davo's mate in the orderly room. Taken at the same place as mine" 4. "Votre Amis Checker and Bobbie, Belgium 18-2-18 273 Punt Road Richmond" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Medal - MEDALS, WW1
Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW1
Items in the collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.1. Sepia photo of WW1 Airman holding a piece of machinery standing in a field being J.A.R. Alexander. 2. Black and white photo of people having a snowfight, possibly at an airfield.airmen, airfield, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
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Equipment - FLYING GOGGLES
Goggles worn by AFC flyers in open cockpits during WW1. Item in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237 AFC. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Brown leather flying goggles with glass lens (one cracked). Brown fur lining on the back. Black elastic band to tie to the head with silver hook.flying goggles, john arthur remington alexander, ww1, afc -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, VARIOUS U.K, c. WW1
Postcards collected by R.H. Baron while on leave in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service. 1. Coloured coastal scene featuring yachts, beach goers and cliffs. People are standing on a pebbled beach. 2. Coloured coastal scene featuring cliffs and ocean. 3. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach, bathing machines, cliffs and town buildings. 4. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach with boats and town buildings. 5. Sepia toned photograph featuring houses. Stream running in front of house. Footpath between stream and house. 6. Coloured street scene featuring houses fronting a gravel road. 7. Black and white photograph of a street scene featuring buildings, pedestrians and horse drawn transport. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a street scene. Right side lined with houses. Single pedestrian on footpath. 9. Coloured scene featuring standing stones. 10. Coloured photograph of a ruined building overgrown with vegetation.1. Ladram Bay. 2. Ladram Bay. 3. Budleigh Salterton from East. 4. Budleigh Salterton from West. 5. Budleigh Salterton, Cottages at the Granery, 6. Budleigh Salterton, West Terrace. 7. High St. Budleigh Salterton. 8. Budleigh Salterton, Station Road. 9. Stonehenge. 10. Abbey Ruins, Waverley. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
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Postcard - POSTCARD, VARIOUS, cWW1
Each postcard features handwritten anecdotes and letters to various people in R.H. Baron's family. Baron was a band member. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Coloured drawing of a Stately house with motor car, people and a horse in foreground. 2. Coloured drawing of a couple walking through an avenue of trees. 3. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower. 4. Coloured photograph of a mill building and adjacent body of water. 5. Black and white photograph of a row of buildings fronting an unsealed road. 6. Sepia toned photograph of a large stately three storey house.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to Doris written by R.H. Baron - dated 14 July 1918'. Picturesque, Wiltshire, Charlton House, near Malmsbury. 2. Picturesque Wiltshire Avenue, Savernake Forest. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters and brothers.' 3. St. Mary's Church, Motcombe, Dorset. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'We played at a service at this church last Sunday night (1/12/18), Bob xxx' 4. Worplesdan, Rickford Mill, Handwritten in black ink on back: ' Letter to Alf from R.H. Baron.' 5. Crown Inn, etc. Hartley Row. Handwritten in black ink on back. 'Anecdote signed by Bob (R.H. Baron)'. 6. Longleat House. Handwritten in black ink on back; 'We were playing at a dance at this place a few weeks ago. We had a splendid time. It is near Bath, Bob'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
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Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Postcards of day often held actual photos on front side. Re collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat 7820 for his service details.1. Black and white postcard photo of the streetscape of "The Bargate, Southampton". On the back is a message from "Andy" to Jack (presumably J.A.R. Alexander). 2. Formal picture of rows of serviceman in uniform in front of some buildings. Postcard space on back is empty. 3. 1. Letter to Jack from Andy. 2. Nil. 3. Says "Love to Daddy from Jack" "Baby held pen to sign above".postcards, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
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Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1
4. Photograph of a burning Zeppelin shot down at Potter's Barr, London at midnight 1st October, 1916. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's Service.1. Colour photograph of a group of soldiers on parade. Each is in uniform and have shouldered arms. officer in uniform in front of troops. 2. Blank cream coloured postcard. printing front and back in blue type. 3. Sepia toned drawing of a group of three soldiers in uniform. Bomb damaged building in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a burning zeppelin.2. Handwritten in pencil on back 'No.3596' Pte R.H. Baron. 10th Reinforcements, 57th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces abroad. (written twice). 3. Handwritten in black ink on back 'Dear Bob, I wish you a Happy New Year, I hope you treated the poor Huns better than this, from Mum'. 4. Handwritten in black ink and pencil on back: 'Costings of various items in pounds, shillings and pence.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
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Badge - COLOUR PATCH, 2/23 BATT
Part of the Cooper Collection. This patch for 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion was created in 1942 replacing an earlier patch adopted from the First World War. The design is a reference to the siege of Tobruk and was chosen to recognise the bravery that the soldiers displayed during the siege. See Catalogue No. 7836.4.1. - 3. Three battalion colour patches in the shape of a 'T'. Three layers of colour - black on blue on khaki.cooper collection, colour patch, 2/23 battalion -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Sergeants of the 57th Battalion, 1918
This six-postcard group is the eighth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Studio portrait of sergeant, 57th Battalion 2. Unidentified sergeant, 57th Battallion 3. Pay Sergeant, 57th Battalion 4. Sergeant, 57th Battalion 5 Sergeant 57th Battalion 6. Unidentified soldier, 57th Battalion 1. On verso "Yours sincerely Alex, March 1916" 2. On Verso "This is a pal of mine in my old company, he was wounded on 26-9-17 and now in Blighty" 3. "This is our pay sergeant, he came over with me. He is a fine chap and comes from Bendigo" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Sergeants of the 57th Battalion group photos, 1918
This four-postcard group is the ninth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. From left, lower: Ross, Angus John William 4584 Wilkinson, Albert James 4627 Wheaton, Stanley 4631 Shearer, Robert John Lesley 2896 Macken, Charles Anthony 2007 Howard, Ray Septimus 3556 Rogers, Ernest 1764 Harris, Alfred George 1959 Cockram, Louis 955 Short, Stanley 2684 Rex King (number not traced) 2. Unidentified group of sergeants, 57th Battalion 3. A Company sergeants, 57th Battalion 4. B company sergeants, 57th Battalion 1. Names on verso 2. "Yours sincerely, J.W. Brown Sgt, 57th Battalion, A.I.F pt address Etonia, Coorigil Road Murrumbeena Victoria" 3. "These are the sergeants of A company of our battalion" 4. "This is B company sergeants of our battalion. The three in front came over on the boat with me" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Medics of the 57th Battalion, 1918
This six-postcard group is the tenth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Moore, James Robert 2462 57th Battalion 2. 'Bert H', unidentified Lance Corporal, three years service stripes, unit unidentified. 3. Unidentified medic, from Bendigo 4. Medic, 57th Battalion, not yet identified 5. 'Snow", unidentified 57th Battalion medic 6. Unidentified medic, 57th Battalion 1. "Yours sincerely J R Moore, 57th Battalion A.I.F 17-12-17" 2. "Yours sincerely, Bert H" 3. "Another Bendigo boy doing great work in the A.M.C" 4. "Yours sincerely *** France 20-12-17" on verso "*** co Reuters Ltd, 5 Moore Street Sydney" 5. "Yours sincerely, Snow, 25-2-18" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Assorted postcards, 1918
This six-postcard group is the twelfth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P These six portraits have no identifying information, but are mainly from 57th Battalion postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
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Badge - CROSSED RIFLES, INFANTRY MARKSMAN
Crossed Rifles badge issued to marksmen of the Infantry.Circular brass disc with crossed rifles attached. Rifles have two loops attached which protrude through holes in disc for pins to be attached.cooper collection, crossed rifles, marksmen -
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Souvenir - TRENCH ART
Part of the Cooper Collection. "John Percy VERCOE", No. 2530, enlisted 18/5/16 in 5th Reinforcements, 60 BN. Aged 30 years. Embarked for England 25/9/1916, embarked for France 4/2/1917, WIA 26/4/1918. GSW to left eye, severe. Left eye excised England 30/4/1918. RTA 23/9/1918. Discharged from the AIF 4/1/1919. Passed away 30/12/1925. John received a Congratulatory card from MAJ.General J.H. Hobbs, K.C.B, V.D. Commanding 5th Aust. Division - for bravery and devotion to duty in dressing and carrying wounded to the Regt. Aid Post during a counter attack on Villers Brettoneux on the night of 24/25th April 1918.Brass map of Australia fashioned into a bracelet. Band is secured with a clip. Owners details engraved on the map.Engraved in the face of the map: 'No.2530, PTE J.P. VERCOE, 60TH BATT, AIF, 1916.cooper collection, trench art, john p. vercoe -
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Badge - COLOUR PATCH, 2/23 BATT
This is the original colour patch of 2/23 Rd Battalion based on the 23rd Battalion 1st AIF colour patch. After the siege of Tobruk, the patch was changed to a 'T' shape. See Catalogue No. 7835.3. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. - 4. Diamond shaped colour patch on grey cloth background. Colour patch consists of brown over red.cooper collection, colour patch, 2/23rd battalion. -
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Equipment - WEBBING BUCKLE, WW1
Part of the Cooper Collection.Cast brass webbing buckle. Two central bars. Shorter bars top and bottom on outside. Buckle is slightly curved.Stamped on back: 'M over upwards arrow'.cooper collection, webbing, equipment, buckle -
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Uniform - BUTTONS, RAEME
Each button bears the Insignia of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). Part of the Cooper Collection.Collection of four large and seven small round gold coloured buttons. Each button bears a unit insignia - RAEME. Each button has a loop on back for attaching to an army jacket.Stamped on back of large buttons: 'STOKES & SONS, MELB'. Stamped on back of small buttons: 'STOKES, MELB.'cooper collection, uniform, buttons, raeme -
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Document - TRAINING NOTES, Brief for 3 Div Staff Officers Course, 3 Mar 73
The topic of the notes is 'Dumping'. Dumping is the placing on the ground of stocks over and above those normally held. The term 'dumping' usually applies to combat zones. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Cream coloured foolscap sized manila folder containing pages of notes in black type. Title and name of author on front cover. Each is printed on brown dymo tape. Pages secured to folder with an adjustable metal fastener.On front cover in brown dymo tape: “BRIEF FOR 3 DIV STAFF OFFICERS COURSE, 3 MAR 73” On bottom RH corner of cover in dymo tape: “CAPT. K. J. HERDMAN”.dumping, training notes, kevin john herdman -
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Document - TRAINING NOTES, UNIFILE, Exercise 'Milk Run' Problem 4
Exercise "Milk Run' focused on tactics used for a mock invasion of Queensland by troops from New South Wales and details of Queensland's counter attack. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Light brown coloured foolscap manila folder containing training notes printed on pink and green coloured pages. Text on pages in black type. Handwritten title in black ink and underlined in red on front cover. Pages secured with an adjustable metal fastener. Folder's manufacturer's logo printed on inside of the front cover.Handwritten in black on front cover: “EXERCISE 'MILK RUN' PROBLEM 4” Handwritten in red on top RH corner of the front cover: “D S ONLY”.training notes, exercise milk run, army tactics, kevin john herdman -
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Document - TRAINING NOTES, Marbig
Topics covered in notes include War Administration and Medical Evacuation Procedures. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Plastic covered red two ring binder containing notes on miscellaneous topics. Text on pages is handwritten or printed in black type. Handwritten annotations in pencil. Pages are white and pink in colour.Handwritten on various pages: 'Annotations in pencil and black ink'.war administration, training notes, kevin john herdman -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE 2002, original 2002
Item in the collection of Gilbert John Mitchell (Jack) Pre WW2 Jack had service for a brief time in the 38th BN Bendigo No 447203. He enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1942 No 410686 age 20 years. Embarked for England on 6.1.1943 for further Training. Posted to 166 Sqd RAF Wellington Bombers then posted Operational to No 466 Sqd RAAF flying Halifax Heavy Bombers. On 18.7.1944 he and his crew in MZ313 were on a mission to attack Railway Sidings at Vaires. This was new Aircraft on 11.6.1944. They were hit by Anti Aircraft shells exploding in the fuselage. The Bomb Aimer Flt/Lt Finley advised the crew to leave by parachute as it was possible the craft could disintegrate. The Pilot Officer R.J. Evans decided to try and get the aircraft back to England, once there they abandoned the craft which was seen to disintegrate in mid air. Both were awarded the DFC. Jack was taken POW and sent to Stalag Luft 1 near Barth on the Baltic Sea for Allied Airmen. The Crew were; Roger John Evans No 410202, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. Peter Hamiliton Finley No 412294, enlisted 22.6.1941 age 22 years. L.C. Abbott, British/Allied. G.J. Mitchell, POW. Keith Mossman Tranent POW, No 426402, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. J.P.T. Finn RAF (Paddy) T.W. Wild British/Allied. On 30.4.1945 The Germans vacated the Camp Jack was in and 2 days later the Russians released them and he was placed in a British Hospital weighing 6 stone. He arrived home in Sept 1945. He stayed in the RAAF No 033130 and served in No 35 Sqd flying VIPs. He was in the Berlin Airlift 1948 - 1949, he also went on exchange with the RAF and flew in No's 24 & 511 Sqd's one a transport the other VIP transport. He was discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flt/Lt on 6.7.1956 in No 11 Sqd. "Maunder and Sheean". In the article Jacks says that Lofty Maunder always had a joke etc when near the target to settle everyone down. The crew of Halifax LV875 were shot down by a Night Fighter near the target "Terngier" north of Paris 0n 11.4.1944. There was 157 Halifax's on the raid with 10 being lost. The Crew were; John Henry Maunder No 412562, Navigator, enlisted 19.7.1941 age 19 years 10 months. Brian Leo Sheean, No 409855, Wireless Operator, enlisted 1.10.1941 age 18 years. Research shows there were at least 3 more of the Crew KIA. Cecil John Bond No 420433, Pilot, enlisted 8.11.1941 age 19 years 11 months. John Neville Keys No 426112, Bomb Aimer, enlisted 23.5.1942 age 19 years 6 months. Clifford Young Warren No 427047, Rear Gunner, enlisted 26.4.1942 age 19 years 3 months. J.A. White, Flight Engineer, British/Allied. D.K. Messenger, Mid Upper Gunner, British/Allied. Newspaper article Herald Sun 19.4.2002, copy. Article re Jack Mitchell. The article has 6 photo insets 3 of Jack, 2 show Airmen beside an aircraft. The one with 2 Aircrew is "Lofty" Maunder and Jack. The article is mostly about "Maunder and Brian Sheean" mates of Jack. The inset photo of a women in uniform is believed to be "Maunders" English wife who he had married previously. Maunder and Sheean were KIA. "FLY THE FLAG FOR A MATE"newspaper, article, 466 sqd -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AIR CREW 466 SQD, C. Originals 1944
Items in the collection re "Jack Mitchell". It is not sure if .1) was taken before the Mission. As per .2) The target was Berlin on 21.1.1944. There was 769 Aircraft on the mission which included 264 Halifax's of which 22 were lost. The Crew; Roger John Evans No 410202, Flt/Sgt, enlisted 5.12.1941 age 31 years. (refer Cat No 7467) John Henry Maunder No 412562, Flt/Sgt, (refer Cat No 7467) Jack Mitchell, Flt/Sgt, (refer Cat No 7467) F. Greenwood Sgt British RAF. Sidney Robert McDonald No 413239, P/O, enlisted16.8.1941 age 19 years 3 months. Keith Mossman Tranent No 426402, Flt/Sgt, enlisted 20.6.1942 age 19 years 2 months. (refer Cat No 7467) Patrick John Bourke No 426822, Flt/Sgt, enlisted 11.8.1942 age 21 years. (Later KIA on 11.4.1944, craft No HX274) Black & white photographs laminated. .1) Day light photo shows 7 Aircrew standing beside a Halifax Bomber before take off. .2) Night time photo showing 7 Aircrew standing beside a Halifax Bomber on return from a mission..1) "Jack Evans Flt/Sgt DFC, Jack Maunder Flt/Sgt KIA, Jack Mitchell Flt/Sgt POW, Frank Greenwood Sgt RAF, Bob McDonald Flt/Sgt, Keith Tranent Flt/Sgt POW, Pat Bourke Flt/Sgt KIA". .2) "Back from a raid on Berlin 21.1.1944. Same names but in a different order"photographs, 466, raaf, berlin -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF 1947, Original 1947
Items in the collection re Jack Mitchell, refer Cat No 7467 for full service details. Field Marshall Montgomery visited Australia in 1947. Jack Mitchell was flying VIP flights. The Berlin Airlift was called "Operation Pelican". The crew. Flt Sgt J.H. Moor No 418451 RAAF, discharged 25.3.1948. Flt Lt O.W, Friend No 406291 RAAF, discharged 5.2.1948 W Com H. C. Plenty No 03103 RAAF, DFC & Bar, discharged 2.2.1976. Flt Lt M Palmer (unknown at this point).1) Photo B & W laminated, shows "Montgomery" shaking hands with Jack Mitchell with 4 other Aircrew around. .2) Photo B & W laminated showing "Montgomery" standing with the same crew. .3) Photo B & W laminated showing the 5 Aircrew with "Montgomery", text at the bottom and on rear.At bottom, "Montgomery of Alamein" On rear, "Monty's crew - L - R - Flt Sgt J.H. Moor - Flt Lt O.W. Friend - W. Com H Plenty - Flt Lt M Palmer - Flt Lt G.J. Mitchell"photographs, montgomery -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BERLIN AIRLIFT, Original 1949
Item in the collection re Jack Mitchell, refer Cat No 7467 for his service details. Jack as per rear, front row 3rd from the left.Photo B & W Laminated showing a 2 engine aircraft with a large group of RAAF Aircrew, 1 row standing, 1 row sitting with a sign in front.On sign, "RAAF Squadron Berlin Airlift 14.9.48 - 29.8.49 - sorties 2002 - pounds carried ......... - flown ........ - passengers carried 6964". On rear, "RAAF Berlin Airlift - Squadron Lubeck Germany - Jack Mitchell - 3rd from left bottom row".photographs, berlin, raaf squadron, airlift -
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Uniform - GAITERS, 1963
Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No. 397661, Collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Pair black stiffened canvas gaiters with leather straps including underfoot straps. Top and bottom edges trimmed with black leather. Brass fittings. Internal seams reinforced with blue leather.1 & 2. Stamped on inside in white: "C.G.C.F. D. (Upwards arrow) D, 1962, 3".uniform, gaiters, kevin john herdman