Showing 2022 items
matching 1939 - 1945
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Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BLANKET, Unite Woolen Mill, 1941
... 1939-1945 Issue... goldfields 1939-1945 Issue Blankets Wool Blanket army equipment ...1939-1945 IssueBlanket- wool, grey with lighter grey stripe.blankets, wool blanket, army equipment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Cloth badges. Australian
... Circa. 1939 / 1945... Dandenong melbourne Circa. 1939 / 1945 RAAF. pilots badge ...Circa. 1939 / 1945RAAF. wings badge. and. sleeve insignias, bombadier badge and international badge. Navy Blue Background.RAAF. pilots badge.( Australian Patttern ) Bombardiers badge. Overseas Blue Service Dress badge Propeller Badges , blue and khaki worn on sleeve. -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - BLANKET, Federal Mills Geelong, 1942
... 1939-1945 Army issue. ... goldfields 1939-1945 Army issue. Wool Blanket Army equipment Blanket ...1939-1945 Army issue. Blanket- wool, grey with lighter grey stripe.wool blanket, army equipment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDomestic object - Bandage. First Field Dressing, March 1943
... Used WW11. 1939/1945.... Dandenong melbourne Used WW11. 1939/1945. Instructions how to handle ...Used WW11. 1939/1945.Dressing. in calico bag.Instructions how to handle gauze. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Africa Star
... the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service... the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service ...This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMounted Medallion and Medal, SGT M HARRIS V22764
... (on the front) World War 1939-1945... 1939-1945 Round metal medallion mounted on black plastic base ...Borough of Wangaratta Medal presented to Sergeant Mervyn Sylvester Walter HARRIS V22764 of the 6 Aux Horse Transport who enlisted on 25/11/1937 at Wangaratta and was discharged on 1/5/1944.Round metal medallion mounted on black plastic base and medal attached with string.Presented by the Borough of Wangaratta inc 1863 (on the back) In grateful appreciation V22764 Sgt M Harris (on the front) World War 1939-1945sgt m harris, v22764, 6 aux horse transport -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal, WWII
... : IMP On the front "THE DEFENCE MEDAL / 1939 - 1945" ... "THE DEFENCE MEDAL / 1939 - 1945" Silver Coat of Arms with two Lions ...Silver Coat of Arms with two Lions and a crown. Ribbon is orange stripe in centre with white, black, blue/grey stripes.On the back "George VI : D : G : BR OMN : REX F ; D : IND : IMP On the front "THE DEFENCE MEDAL / 1939 - 1945" medal, wwii, british medal -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, SHRINE, Trustees of the Shrine, C. 1954
... , Victoria's Memrial of the 1939-1945 War. Dedication By Her Majesty...: The Shrine Forecourt, Victoria's Memrial of the 1939-1945 War ...Khaki coloured booklet with dark blue print. In the centre is a royal crown. Wording as follows: The Shrine Forecourt, Victoria's Memrial of the 1939-1945 War. Dedication By Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Second. Sunday 28th Feb 1954. Official Souvenir 2/-.Handwritten in ink at top: “Robert Exon” March 5th 1954”booklet, shrine, melbourne -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionWeapon - Bayonet, German S84/98
... Standard issue German bayonet 1939-1945... bayonet 1939-1945 regimental property bayonet wark vc club german ...Standard issue German bayonet 1939-1945Bayonet with blackened 250mm blade. Has wooden handel with 6 groves cut into each side, which fit between the screws. Blade is showing minor pitting and rust."7691"- blade right side "41ASW"-blade right side regimental property, bayonet, wark vc club, german, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedals - J W Vienna
... 1939-1945, Korea Medal, Korea UN Medal...., Medals include Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Korea Medal ...SX37291 J W Vienna enlisted into the Australian Army on 07 October 1944 and was posted to 67th Battalion (BCOF).The items are the originals belonging to SX 37291 J W Vienna.Medals, photographs, lapel badgesSX 37291 J W Vienna, Medals include Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Korea Medal, Korea UN Medal.sx37291 j w vienna,, photogtaphs, lapel badges -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medal, Campaign Stars & Medals, C 1945
... The Australian Service medal 1939-1945. George VI G Br OMN... ernest henry swan The Australian Service medal 1939-1945. George ...This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which relates to a local soldier and World War 11.Round white metal medal with bar at top. Australian Coat of arms on front with image of George 6th on the reverse. Flat edge on medal with recipient's name and number engraved. it is housed in small cream card box with a small sheet of paper with summary of conditions of campaign stars and medals. The Australian Service medal 1939-1945. George VI G Br OMN Rex Et Indiae Imp VX88010 E H Swanwarrnambool, ernest henry swan -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, SWASTIKA AT SEA
... 1939-1945 Author C. D. Bekker Publisher William Kimber London... and Destruction of the German Navy 1939-1945 Author C. D. Bekker Publisher ...Hard Cover. Colour Blue; Spine faded to Brown. Cover Plain; Title, Author, Publisher on Spine. Subtitle: The Struggle and Destruction of the German Navy 1939-1945 Author C. D. Bekker Publisher William Kimber London Year Published 1953ww2. german navy -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPlaques - WW1 and WW2
... War 1 1004.2 1939 - 1945 Australian Commonwealth Forces World... War 1 1004.2 1939 - 1945 Australian Commonwealth Forces World ...1004.1 Memorial plaque WW1 1004.2 Memorial plaque WW21004.1 1914 - 1918 Australian Commonwealth Forces World War 1 1004.2 1939 - 1945 Australian Commonwealth Forces World War 2 -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, 14/5/1946
... of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945... recognition of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945 Pale ...Certificate in appreciation of service in WW2Pale yellow paper, white border with green leaves and wattle. "For King & Country" at bottom. AMF emblem at top with crossed British and Australian flags. Scroll behind flags with "Borough of Clunes" in centre. Insert for photo at bottom right hand cornerPresented to Corporal John Brusaschi RAAF by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of Clunes & District in grateful recognition of services rendered in the World War 1939-1945ww2, brusaschi, borough of clunes, certificate -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchCeremonial object - Ribbon Bar
... 1939,/ 1945. Ribbon. Pacific ribbon, War Ribbon.... Dandenong melbourne 1939,/ 1945. Ribbon. Pacific ribbon, War Ribbon ...1939,/ 1945. Ribbon. Pacific ribbon, War Ribbon.Coloured bar. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Johnston, George
... World War 1939 to 1945... Clift Charmian Taylor Elsie Esme World War 1939 to 1945 Johnston ...This file contains three items. Photocopies of brief articles from THE OXFORD LITERARY GUIDE TO AUSTRALIA identifying which literary figures lived in which Melbourne suburbs, includes Caulfield, Elsternwick, Ormond, includes George Johnston. Photocopy of four page article from AUSTRALIAN DICTIONARY OF BIOGRAPHY vol. 14, 1996 about George Johnston. Typed research note by Claire Barton dated 14/06/2013 about George Johnston from THE OXFORD LITERARY GUIDE OF AUSTRALIA by Peter Pierce.johnston george, caulfield primary school, davison frank dalby, labassa, 2 manor grove, caulfield, liberman serge, elsternwick, cambridge ada, barrett charles, meldrum max, lochied, ontario, robertson alexander, koch augustus, morrison john, caulfield grammar school, brett doris, phillips a. a., wannan bill, fearn-wannan william fielding, liberman serge, walstab george a, cox erle, maysbury avenue, kooyong road, buxton street, ormond, prichard katherine susannah, clareville, north road, authors, writers, journalists, literature, caulfield state school, johnston martin, johnston shane, johnston jason, avalon, lochiel, house names, lithographer, printmaking, art, johnston minnie riverina, wright minnie riverina, st mary’s anglican church, clift charmian, taylor elsie esme, world war 1939 to 1945, johnston gae -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Greenhill Books, To win the winter sky : the air war over the Ardennes, 1944-45, 1994
... world war 1939 to 1945 - aerial operations - france...-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1939 to 1945 - aerial operations - france ...An account of a little known aspect of the Battle of the Bulge: the air war over the Ardennes in 1944 and 1945Index, bibliography, ill, plans, p.528.non-fictionAn account of a little known aspect of the Battle of the Bulge: the air war over the Ardennes in 1944 and 1945world war 1939 to 1945 - aerial operations - france, battle of ardennes 1944-1945 -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook - Bible, Royal Australian air Force Pocket Bible, fourth edition 1976
... Pacific Areas 1939- 1940 -1945... Pacific Areas 1939- 1940 -1945 Royal Australian air Force Pocket ...Good News Testament English VersionRAAF Ground Defence - Australia - New Guinea - South West Pacific Areas 1939- 1940 -1945Royal Australian Air Force Biblereligion, bible -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL & BOX, Post 1945
... .1) War Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has head of George VI... Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has head of George VI, the reverse ...Item relates to S W Ross VX78589, refer 3147 for his service details..1) War Medal 1939 - 1945. One side has head of George VI, the reverse shows a triumphant lion holding a bird headed monster to the ground. .2) Plain cardboard box to suit. .3) Sheet of paper summarising conditions of award & guidance for wearing..1) Inscription on Medal: VX78589 S W ROSS. .2) Written in blue ink on box: Medals. .3) Handwritten in ink on sheet of paper: Returned from Active Service badge. Total Awards = One VX78589 S W ROSS. Note: 2 numbers shown. Original 12277, then later with a different pen 12274. 12274 is the correct No on the RAS badge.medals, military, containers -
Clunes MuseumEphemera - AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM, 1942
... AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO AIRFORCE CONTROL BASE [BALLARAT]DURING 1939... CONTROL BASE [BALLARAT]DURING 1939-1945 WORLD WAR . Ephemera AIR ...MRS. ANDREW McLENNAN [ALMA] WAS AN OBSERVER FROM 1042 WHILE LIVING AT TOURELLO ESTATE, SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES.AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM ISSUED TO NOMINATED OBSERVERS OF AIRCRAFT FLYING IN IMMEDIATE AREA. OBSERVER TO RECORD AND REPORT THE POSITION, DIRECTION, NUMBER OF ENGINE, HEIGHT, TIME SEEN OR HEARD AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO AIRFORCE CONTROL BASE [BALLARAT]DURING 1939-1945 WORLD WAR .local history, document, identification, military, airforce -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, David A Ryan et al, The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational History, Volume Five: The Australian Army by David A. Ryan, David Hughes and Steve Rothwell, 2003
... , 1939-1945...., 1939-1945. australian army history world war two . iv, 108 ...History of the Australian Army in the second World War, 1939-1945.. iv, 108 pages, 13 unnumbered pages ; bibliography pp 107-108, 28 cm.australian army history world war two -
Bendigo Military MuseumHonour Board - HONOUR BOARD, EAGLEHAWK LODGE, WW1, WW2, Eaglehawk Lodge, Post 1919 & post 1945
... - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939... - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939 ...The WW1 roll has 11 names with 1 x MC and 1 x DCM award. The WW2 roll has 15 names. The entire structure is in 16 pieces that all fit together.Eaglehawk Lodge No 55 Honour Roll, all marble, all text in gold, the main centre piece is WW1 with Lodge insignia at the top with year dates followed by 2 columns with text and list of names following, at the bottom the Lodge name. Two sections one each side is for WW2 with names on.Centre section, “1914 - 1919 HONOR Roll - The Great War - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939 - 1945”memoroabilia, honor, roll, lodge, eaglehawk -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, St Kilda Council 1945, c. 1945
... of the Allied Nations 1939-1945"... to celebrate the Victory of the Allied Nations 1939-1945" black ...black and white photograph, good conditionOriginal, mounted photograph. "special Meeting of the St Kilda City Council held on Oct 8th 1945 to celebrate the Victory of the Allied Nations 1939-1945" -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchWW2 medals
... 1. The 1939-1945 Star 2. The Africa Star 3. War medal 4.... Douglas.R.A.S.R. Set of WW2 service medals medals 1. The 1939-1945 Star 2 ...3 On the rim, vx56802 G W Douglas 4. On the rim, vx56802 G W Douglas 5. On the rim, 346000 SGT .G.W. M. Douglas.R.A.S.R.Set of WW2 service medalsFive medals with coloured ribbons mounted on felt backing, with clip.1. The 1939-1945 Star 2. The Africa Star 3. War medal 4. The Australian Service medal 5. For long-service and good conduct.medals -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Miss Vera Frost in AWL Uniform later married Mr Gil Gunning c1939-1945
... Vera Frost in AWL Uniform later married Gil Gunning 1939...Vera Frost in AWL Uniform later married Gil Gunning 1939 ...Vera Frost in AWL Uniform later married Gil Gunning 1939 -1945Woman in uniform with AWL on sleevePost Card W. J. Chapman Photo Stawellstawell ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS WW2, Post 1945
... ) The 1939 - 1945 Star. 6 point gold metal star imprinted with crown... with crown & GRJ VI. 5 colour ribbon attached with ring. .2) The 1939 ...Originals but neither are engraved. It was common for these two especially when issued to not be engraved.1) Pacific Star. 6 point gold metal star imprinted with crown & GRJ VI. 5 colour ribbon attached with ring. .2) The 1939 - 1945 Star. 6 point gold metal star imprinted with crown & GRJ VI. 3 colour ribbon attached with ring.medals, awards ww2 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Australian Service Medal
... Back: "THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945" Front: "IMP...: "THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945" Front: "IMP GEORGIUS VI G BR ...Medal belonged to A E Miller 128418Silver nickel medal with Australian Coat of Arms on back and a crowned effigy of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features wide central khaki stripe flanked by two thin red stripes flanked by two outer stripes, one of light blue and one of dark blue.Back: "THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945" Front: "IMP GEORGIUS VI G BR OMN REX ET INDIAE" Side: "128418 A E Miller" -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - RAAF medals, WW2
... -1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45.... Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal ...Sgt S.T. Wood was an RAAF Fitter/Armourer with overseas service. he served for 4 years and 3 months and was demobilised on 3 December 1945 This is the standard set of medals for a member of the Defence Forces in WWII with service in the islands to our north.Set of five service medals, with miniatures, in wooden cigar box, with leaflet on medal entitlements and Interim Discharge Certificate for 42333 Sgt S. Wood, RAAF. Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Stars are inscribed 42333 S.T.Wood on rear. The medals have the same inscription on the lower outside rim. Box has "S.T.Wood" and some other illegible characters scratched into wood on upper outside surface. -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedals - WX34557 H A Green
... Defence Medal, one x War Medal 1939-1945, one x Australian Service..., one x War Medal 1939-1945, one x Australian Service Medal ...Three Medals with the name and regimental number WX 34557 Harold Allan Green. WX34557 H Green was born in Katanning WA and Plate of Enlistment was Dandarragan WA.The Medals are originals belonging to WX 34557 Harold Allan Green.Three x round, silver colour medals with ribbons.The three medals are marked WX34557 H A Green. One x Defence Medal, one x War Medal 1939-1945, one x Australian Service Medal.wa34557 h a green, dob western australia, place of enlistment dandarragan wa -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Framed photo with medals, Framed photo of EMMANUEL MIFSUD with medals
... in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939... with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served ...WW11 significance Black frame red background, mounted four service medals and a photo in his naval uniform BLACK FRAME WITH RED BACKGROUND, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, War Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. AND A PHOTO IN HIS NAVAL UNIFORM. Born in MALTA 24th.December 1923. Serviced in WW2 in MALTA as a soldier with the SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY UNIT from 1939-1945. Later Emmanuel served in TOBRUK & TRIPOLI with the ROYAL NAVY. world war two, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, royal navy, malta, searchlight battery
