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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Keith Charles BUCKLEY initially enlisted in the CMF on 6.3.1939 age 27 years 4 months. He had an odd No 449179 in 6th Bn (RMR), this changed to V55220, made L/Cpl 1.8.1940, transfers to the 2nd AIF No VX112283 on 29.10.1942. At some point he obviously signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514, discharged from the services on 1.11.1958 with the rank of Major in Signals Cipher. Refer also Cat No 1440.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45 5. Australian Service Medal."VX112283 K.C.Buckley"decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET & BADGE, Post WW1
Francis John WILLIAMS No 7326 enlisted on 22.9.1916 in the 24th reinforcements 8th Batt AIF aged 18 years 1 month. Embarked for England 19.2.1917, embarked fro France 18.10.1917, WIA 9.8.1918 GSW to right shoulder. Promoted Temp Sergeant 1.6.1919, discharged from the AIF on 11.7.1920 medically unfit not due to misconduct. Pre War he had 3 years in Snr Cadets. Refer Reg No's 66 & 68P. .1) Medal & ribbon set, court mounted - British War medal 1914-1919. Ribbon on own is for the Victory medal. .2) Badge, copper coloured - Returned from Active Service WW1..1) Engraved: 7326 T-SGT F.J.WILLIAMS-8BN-AIF .2) Engraved on rear: 117672awards, numismatics - medals, metalcraft, military history -
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Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS & CHAINSET, C.WW1
Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF enlisted on 15.11.1916 in 9th reinforcements 46th Batt age 18 years 5 months. Embarked for England 11.5.1917, embark for France 2.11.1917, hospital 6.6.1918, records appear to have Influenza and PUO, return to unit 2.8.1918, WIA 25.8.1918 Gassed, mustard severe, returns to Australia classed Gas poisoning, discharged from the AIF 10.3.1919. Refer 1377 re his brothers service..1) Identity disc, aluminium, round re E.J Jones. .2) Identity disc Cardboard material, 8 sided re E.J Jones .3) Pendant, heart shape, metal, attached to 1367.5 (chain) .4) Round brass complete 9mm? has hole drilled through for attachment to 1367.5 (chain) .5) Chain , metal, very small attached to all above .1) “Jones E.J 3511, 46BTN , AIF, C.E” .2) “3511 E.J Jones 46 Batt, C.E” .4) “ - 17, DWN”military equipment - identity, costume accessories - jewellery, jones -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt, 1940s
This skirt belonged to Joan Elizabeth Peck who served with the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Joan was born on 27 July 1919 in Acton England and enlisted in Echuca on the 6 January 1943. At the time of her discharge from the RAAF in 1945, Joan was serving as an Aircraftwoman with the 2 Air Observers School in Mount Gambier. Throughout the war, the Mt Gambier base operated under the Empire Air Training Scheme.This skirt was donated by the owner, Joan Peck, and has significant provenance. The inscriptions throughout facilitate significant research ability, though records are not publicly accessible and digitised at this time. Joan Peck’s uniform is also significant as an item of social history, revealing the role of local women in the home front war effort. Light khaki coloured skirt in cotton fabric. A-line skirt constructed of four panels with two darts on the back and two pockets on the front (as per photograph in Supplementary File). Side fastening on the left side with a series of four steel hook and eye fasteners. Two fasteners on the back waistband which are tightened by pulling through two steel rings. Peach-cream coloured bias binding on interior of hem. Label attached to the interior waistband of the skirt back, to the left and right of which is a handwritten inscription.Waistband label reads: “V298/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1942/SIZE PECK” Inscription handwritten on waistband interior: “105135.” To the right of the interior label: “J. E. PECK”skirt, uniform, second world war, royal australian air force, world war ii, women -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Service Record excerpt (copies)
This object relates to Albert Thomas BATTEN. He was born on 1/05/1894 in Crusoe Gully, Bendigo, VIC. Albert Thomas served in the AIF d.o.e = Date KIA (4751) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 before being discharged from duties with the 58 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/08/1916. Albert Thomas BATTEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ellen CAVANAGH (Mother).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1914 - 1915 Star
This object relates to Herbert George UREN. He was born on 1/01/1888 in Magpie, VICTORIA. Herbert George served in the AIF (15208) enlisting on, 17/04/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 14TH AGH as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 15/12/1919. Herbert George UREN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs E UREN (Wife).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Thomas VINES. He was born on 1/10/1892 in Hamilton, VIC. Thomas served in the AIF (1671) enlisting on, 06/01/1915 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/03/1919. Thomas VINES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Thomas & Christina VINES (Parents). Thomas was awarded MM - Battle Pozieres.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photographs x 22
This object relates to Sylvester Walton WAKELING. He was born on 16/10/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. Sylvester Walton served in the ARMY (VX39764) enlisting on, 17/02/1941 in Albert Park, VIC before being killed during service with the 2/21 AUS INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/06/1945. Sylvester Walton WAKELING was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E GLANFIELD.Black & White 3x4 inch New Guinea & Middle Eastsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Crochet Work
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Note attached reads - "This crochet work was done by Mabel TRUDGEON in memory of her oldest brother, Richard of Welshman's Reef near Newstead who was killed in France early in 1918. The enclosed card was his last word to home."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal Ribbon
This object relates to John PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1889 in Ballarat East, VIC. John served in the AIF (8203) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 GEN HOSP as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 10/01/1924. John PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE.(Father).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to John PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1889 in Ballarat East, VIC. John served in the AIF (8203) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 GEN HOSP as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 10/01/1924. John PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE.(Father).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Nominal Roll Entry
This object relates to Alfred Francis MADSEN. He was born on 26/03/1893 in Eaglehawk, BENDIGO, VIC. Alfred Francis served in the Army (1043) enlisting on, 19/05/1917 in Essendon, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 36th (Aust) Heavy Artillery Group as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 17/04/1919. His next of kin is Rev Alfred MADSEN. Alfred Francis MADSEN was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Memorial Scroll
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Field Dressing
This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medical, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Sewing Kit
This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Wooden Box
This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.With bag of buttons, badges etc and lanyardssecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Victor Clarkson ALDERSON MC. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Sevenoaks, LONDON, ENGLAND. Victor Clarkson served in the Officer - 22nd Battalion AIF Commisioner - Indian Army () enlisting on, 23/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the India Office, ENGLAND as a on 22/01/1918. Victor Clarkson ALDERSON MC was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M A ALDERSON (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, honour board, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pay Book
This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Document - Soldier's Pay Book, c. 1939-1945
This object relates to Albert Thomas BATTEN. He was born on 1/05/1894 in Crusoe Gully, Bendigo, VIC. Albert Thomas served in the AIF d.o.e = Date KIA (4751) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 before being discharged from duties with the 58 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/08/1916. Albert Thomas BATTEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ellen CAVANAGH (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, army, salary, ledgers, soldiers -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to William Joseph BENTLEY. He was born on 1/07/1885 in Talbot, VIC. William Joseph served in the AIF (1111 / 1162) enlisting on, 05/10/1914 in North Melbourne, VIC before being killed during service with the 8th BATTN Ist REINF as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/09/1916. William Joseph BENTLEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Eliza BENTLEY (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Certificate of Service
This object relates to James Tennyson BENTLEY. He was born on 05/01/1927 in South Yarra, VIC. James Tennyson served in the Army (VX96171) enlisting on, 23/01/1945 in North Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 21 ARMY ORDNANCE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 12/12/1947. James Tennyson BENTLEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Christina BENTLEY.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Robert Neil BURT. He was born on 04/01/1926 in Colac, VIC. Robert Neil served in the Army (VX94063) enlisting on, 12/01/1944 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ 1 AUST BASE SUB AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 16/01/1947. Robert Neil BURT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Robert BURT.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Certificate of Discharge
This object relates to Harold Thomas EWART. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Gracedale, VIC. Harold Thomas served in the AIF (1345) enlisting on, 17/07/1915 in Ballarat East, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the AUS INF BASE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/08/1915. Harold Thomas EWART was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E E EWART (Wife)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Framed Silver
This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)"Mt Tambu New Guinea Cpl Leslie (Bull) Allen 2/5 BTN AIF Stretcher Bearer"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Newspaper Clipping - Framed Leslie (Bull) ALLEN
This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)"Warrenheip War Hero Honored"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Matchbox Holder
This object relates to Thomas VINES. He was born on 1/10/1892 in Hamilton, VIC. Thomas served in the AIF (1671) enlisting on, 06/01/1915 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/03/1919. Thomas VINES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Thomas & Christina VINES (Parents). Thomas was awarded MM - Battle Pozieres."Souvenir Yeres 1916"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat