Shirt - Khaki, polyester cotton, short sleeve with shoulder epaulettes and plastic buttons. Right shoulder patch parachute wings, dark red and white embroidery on khaki patch. Left shoulder patch - "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY" Gold and red embroidery on khaki patch, Rising Sun and Crown. Cotton manufacturers label on back below collar with black print information and owner's label.Cotton label information - black ink print. "ADI/ 1992/^/ SIZE 44/ 8405.66.133.5959/ SERVICE NO/ NAME/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON/ DO NOT BOIL OR WRING/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY, IRON LIGHTLY/ WITH WARM IRON" Handwritten blue ink "SCOTT" uniform, army, shirt

Messages of condolences in relation to " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Telegrams on Yellow Paper headed in blue writing on top with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General Department. All telegrams have Office of Origin, no of words, time of lodgement and stamp. Messages all handwritten with name of sender, a message of sympathy and address of receiver.All telegrams date stamped on top right corner. All ticked in top right corner.hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend

Sympathy cards for " Mervyn Clive Townsend" who was KIA on HMAS SYDNEY sunk by HSK Kormoran on 15/11/41. Refer 2313P for Townsends service.White Sympathy cards with black edges. 1. 4 page card. Australian emblem in silver on front and tied with a red, white and blue ribbon. 2. Folded cardboard sheet with message in middle and "Condolence" written on front. 3. Black edge card of 4 pages. Sympathy on front and tied with black string. 4. Four page card tied with black string with message on front within 2 circles. "Sent in True Sympathy". 5. Four page card tied with black and white ribbon and silver Australian emblem.1. From Phoebe McPherson, Bairnsdale. 2. From Arthur Austin. 3. From Mr. & Mrs. Perrara, Bendigo. 4. From Mr. & Mrs. A. Emerson, Bendigo. 5. From Mr. & Mrs. R.V. Skeely.hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661, Collection. See Catalogue No.5942P for details of his service.Khaki coloured woollen Australian Army officer's double breasted great coat with attached half belt. Two side pockets with light khaki lining, Coat is lined with green coloured polyester fabric. Plastic buttons with gold coloured finish. Each button bears the RACT insignia. Major's crown on each epaulette. Manufacturer's label on inside right front.Printed on manufacturer's label: 'C.G.C.F., VICTORIA, 1967, (upwards arrow), REGIMENTAL NO,. NAME.' Handwritten in black on manufacturer's label: '397661, K. HERDMAN'.uniform, great coat, australian army, kevin john herdman

Shirt - green colour cotton fabric with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flaps, plastic buttons. Cotton Manufacturers label - green colour with off white cotton label stitched over first label, below collar, both with black print information. Army workdress shirt commonly called "Greens".Green cotton label information - black ink print. "VICTORIA/1980/^ /SIZE 37/81/ 8405, 66, 093,2429/SERVICE NO./ NAME" Off white cotton label information - black ink print with handwritten details: "THIS TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WEARING/ Product No. 80021/5/Order No. 29100320/Size 37-81/Garment No. 20680D/Remarks".uniform, army, workwear

Shirt - camouflage jungle green and brown, polyester/cotton fabric, with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap and one sleeve pocket with button down flap, plastic buttons. Two rank insignia on sleeves - Corporal. Cotton manufacturers label, green, with black print information. Green cotton label information - black ink print: "ADI/VICTORIA/^/ 8415-66.130.0032/ SIZE 92R/ SERVICE NO./ NAME/ 50% Polyester/ 50% Cotton/MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO NOT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH" uniform, army, camouflage wear

This set of 39 photographs were taken at a Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo in July 1986. The Parade Commander was CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, and the Reviewing Officer was the former CO of the Army Survey Regiment – LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd). The Corps Day Parade was held to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. These photos comprise inspections of the Regiment’s four squadrons and the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service to an unidentified Corporal.This is a set of 39 photographs of a Corps Day Parade held at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo in July 1986. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: MAJ Rene van den Tol, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, 2IC MAJ Kym Weston. .2) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: Unidentified Officer, 2IC MAJ Kym Weston. .3) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: Unidentified Officers, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. .4) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: Unidentified Officers, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. .6) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: Reviewing Officer’s wife, Mrs Ruth Ridge, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. .7) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: Reviewing Officer’s wife, Mrs Ruth Ridge, unidentified, Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd), CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE, CPL John Gilbert. .8) & .9) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. L to R: Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) and CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE exchange salutes. .10) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Army Survey Regiment personnel formed up on parade ground. .11) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Air Survey Squadron formed up on parade ground. OC MAJ Daryl Hockings at far left, unidentified officer, front rank left marker SSGT Graham Ragless, centre rank left marker SSGT Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy, rear rank L to R: CPL Nick Van Dalen, CPL Andy Lucas, SSGT Doug Gay, left marker SSGT Denis McCarthy, WO2 Brian Partridge on far right. .12) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Lithographic Squadron formed up on parade ground. L to R: OC MAJ Mick Byrne, WO2 Ralph Chant. Front rank L to R: Unidentified (x10), CPL Roy Hicks, CPL Brian Fauth. Front rank L to R: Unidentified personnel, CPL Brian Paul, unidentified. Rear rank L to R: Unidentified personnel, CPL Lance Strudwick, SGT Graham Johnston. WO2 Kevin McQuire at far right. .13) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Air Survey Squadron formed up on parade ground. unidentified officer, rear rank right marker CPL Brian Johnson, centre rank right marker SPR Brett Parkin, front rank right marker unidentified, remaining personnel unidentified, CAPT Peter Cates, OC MAJ Daryl Hockings at far right. .14) to .16) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) delivers his Corps Day Address. 2IC MAJ Kym Weston facing the dais, CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE at far right. .17) & .18) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Army Survey Regiment headed by 2IC MAJ Kym Weston salutes whilst passing the dais, with RSM WO1 Jeff Lynch on his right. Air Survey Squadron led by MAJ Daryl Hockings. CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE and Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) at far right. .19) & .20) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Lithographic Squadron led by OC MAJ Mick Byrne and LT Ross Jenkins. First rank L to R: Brian Fauth, unidentified, SGT Graham Johnston. Remainder not identified. CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE and Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) at far right. .21) & .22) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Headquarters Squadron Squadron led by unidentified OC. CAPT Don Maskew on his right. CAPT John South on his left. Left file L to R: unidentified, SGt Kevin Boehm, unidentified, CPL John ‘JJ’ Smith, remainder unidentified. CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE and Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) at far right. .23) & .24) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Cartographic Squadron led by OC MAJ Bob McHenry. Officers rank L to R: LT Vicky Thompson, CAPT Roger Rix, CAPT Peter ‘Blue’ Blaskett. SPR Ben Lucas in background behind CAPT Rix. Left file L to R: CPL Ian Bowes, SGT Stuart Hibbert, SGT Mal Paterson, remainder unidentified. CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE and Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) at far right. .25) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Air Survey Squadron awaiting inspection. L to R: unidentified officer, front rank left marker SSGT Graham Ragless, centre rank left marker SSGT Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy, rear rank L to R: CPL Nick Van Dalen, CPL Andy Lucas, SSGT Doug Gay, left marker SSGT Denis McCarthy, WO2 Brian Partridge on far right. .26) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Air Survey Squadron inspection by Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) and CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. L to R: unidentified officer, front rank left marker SSGT Graham Ragless, centre rank left marker SSGT Adrian ‘Charlie’ Creedy, rear rank L to R: CPL Nick Van Dalen, CPL Andy Lucas, SSGT Doug Gay, left marker SSGT Denis McCarthy, WO2 Brian Partridge on far right. .27) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Cartographic Squadron awaiting inspection. Officers rank L to R: CAPT Roger Rix, CAPT Peter ‘Blue’ Blaskett, LT Brenton McDonald. Remainder unidentified. .28) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Lithographic Squadron inspection by Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) and CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. Warrant Officers rank L to R: WO2 Ralph Chant, WO1 George Austen, remainder unidentified. .29) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Lithographic Squadron inspection by Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) and CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. Unidentified personnel. .30) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Cartographic Squadron inspection by Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) and CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. Unidentified personnel. .31) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Cartographic Squadron inspection by Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) and CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE. LT Brenton McDonald on far left, remainder unidentified. .32) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Air Survey Squadron inspection. Left marker SSGT Denis McCarthy, supernumerary rank: WO1 Dick Manley, unidentified and WO2 Brian Partridge on far right. .33) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE announcing a recipient of the Defence Force Service Medal, in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service. .34) to .38) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. Former CO of the Army Survey Regiment – LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) presents the Defence Force Service Medal to an unidentified recipient in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service. CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE in background. .39) - Photo, black & white, July 1986. The Reviewing Officer - LTCOL Don Ridge (Retd) departs the Corps Day Parade accompanied by CO LTCOL Don Swiney MBE..1P to .39P – There are no personnel identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" ,397661 Collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Green plastic waterproof coat with belt. Belt has a buckle for adjustment. Mesh vent across back, covered with a flap. Two vents at shoulder level on front. Front closed with buttons. Two side pockets. Manufacturer's label on inside neck. Care instructions label inside right.On Manufacturer's label: '38R, CLASS 8405, 66-018-1272, 8305-66-018-0456'.accesory, waterproof coat, australian army, kevin john herdman

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No. 397661 Collection. See cat No. 5942P or details of his service.Green plastic waterproof coat with belt. Belt has a buckle for adjustment. Mesh vent across back covered with a flap. Two vents at shoulder level on front. Metal vent holes under arms. Front closed with buttons. Two side pockets. Sizing label on inside neck. Manufacturers label on inside left.On sizing label: 40L, CLASS 8405, 66-018-1274, 8305-66-018-0450'. Stamped on sizing label: 'BRK, 70, 70". Handwritten on sizing label: 'K. HERDMAN'. On Manufacturer's label: 'M.PENNISI, CLOTHNG CO. PTY LTD, VICTORIA, 1970 (upwards arrow ^).accessory, waterproof coat, australian army, kevin john herdman

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman", No. 397661 Collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Green coloured cold weather waterproof field coat. Metal zippered front with press studs. Four button down pockets on front. Cuffs adjustable with Velcro. Collar has a metal zippered pocket for hood. Coat is lined with green poly cotton fabric. Facility inside for the attachment of a padded liner. All buttons plastic. White care label on inside right. Draw string waist band for adjustments.Handwritten on care label in black ink: "McNEILL" cold weather coat, uniform, australian army, kevin john herdman

The photos are the presentation by Alan Holmes President of Bendigo RSL to Cliff Clohesy in February 1997. Clifford Clohesy served on the Committee Bendigo RSL 1989 to 1991, 1993 to 1996, he was President the years 1993 to 1996. Cliff was a hard worker in the two RSL Appeals each year. One of his achievements was the building of 22 Single person units in Kangaroo Flat finished in 1997. Alan William Holmes served on the Committee 1993 to 2001. He was President the years 1997 to 2001. Two of the later years was the change over from Bendigo RSL to Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. He was the Organizer of events for the "Australia Remembers" 50 years after the end of WW2 in Bendigo. It was Alans proposal to turn the SMI into a Museum in 1996 with the first Museum Sub Committee being formed in May 1997 and the opening in February 1998. Now the Bendigo Military Museum. He stayed heavily involved until 2003. He was the organizer and conducted the Sandakan Memorial Service from 1999 to 2012. From there as much as possible Alan visited veterans in Nursing homes and a Wing of "BUPA" was named "Holmes Wing". In 2003 Alan was awarded a "Centenary Medal for his Voluntary Service to Veterans.Two colour photographs. .1) Shows two men standing, one has a certificate in his hand. .2) Shows the other man with the Certificate he has been awarded.brsl, smirsl, certificate, state

1. & 2. Trousers - khaki polyester fabric, plastic buttons, metal zipper fly. One fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with button down flap. Lining - Khaki polyester fabric. Poly cotton manufacturers label - inside on back pocket lining with black print information.Poly/cotton label information - black ink print. 1. & 2. A.D.I. P/L/ VIC 1989/^ / 8405.66.018.5528/MACQUARIE 89/BATCH C/ SIZE 82. 5RC/W.82.5 1L.75/ ARMY NO. /NAME/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS ON ORIGINAL/ CREASES USE DAMP CLOTH/ OR MEDIUM TO HOT/STEAM IRON". 1. Handwritten black pen "URQUART" on manufacturers label.uniform, army, service dress trousers

Uniformissued to and worn by D. Angus.1. Shirt - camouflage jungle pattern green and brown colours, polyester/cotton fabric with long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, green plastic buttons. Left shoulder patch with Rising Sun, Crown and 'THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". Two rank insignia on sleeve - one stripe - Lance Corporal, Cotton manufacturers label, green with black print information, very faded. 2. Trousers - camouflage jungle pattern green and brown, polyester/cotton fabric. Green colour plastic buttons. Five button fly, two front inside pockets with two button down flaps. two side pockets, button down belt loops. Waist and pocket lining - polyester/cotton fabric. Green cotton manufacturers label on side pocket lining.1. & 2. Green cotton fabric label information - black ink print. 1. "ADI/VICTORIA 1989/^/ 8415.66.130.0028/ SIZE 100 S/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO OT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH" Handwritten red ink "ANGUS" . 2. "ADI P/L/ VICTORIA/ 1996/ 6/ 8415.66.130.004 ?/ SIZE 92S/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY ONLY/ DO NOT IRON/ DO NOT STARCH/ DO NOT BLEACH."uniform, army, camouflage work dress\

1. & 2. Tunics - Khaki colour cotton drill fabric. Jacket shape with stand up collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flaps, inside pocket. Button holes and matching holes for removable shank buttons. Two white cotton fabric manufacturers labels, front right side top and bottom. Bottom with handwritten information.Manufacturers labels - black ink print. Top - "M.TX" Bottom - DOCKET NO.6257/OCT 20 1942 / FACTORY NO 1030/ NAME/JACKET/TUNIC/COAT/" Purple Ink stamp "^/MM" Handwritten in blue ink "Peace Offr H.H. Derham/Khaki Drill"uniform, army, tunic

The program outlines the proceedings of the award of the French legion of Honour to Sgt John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in Pall Mall bendigo on July 21 1998 beginning at 11.30 am. The MC on the Day was Bendigo RSL President Mr Alan Holmes. The Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard to make the speech in response. Refer Cat No 8143 re the initial outline from the Office of the Prime Minister, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs on the day.Souvenir program 4 pages folding. Front page in colour with the Australian and French Flags followed by details. Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. Page 4 is sponsorship by the Department of Veterans Affairs.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour

Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, brown colour Bakelite shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal cotton pins. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with attached "AUSTRALIA" badge, two front pockets with button down flap. Inside jacket two brass belt keepers. Manufacturers stamp inside front right side.Manufacturers information - purple ink stamp "^/C.P."uniform, army, cww2

See Cat..4546. This bell belonged to Corvette HMAS BENDIGO and was presented to the Bendigo City Council by the Royal Australian Navy in recognition of the valiant services of the warship in the Second World War 1941-1946. Refer Cat No 4546.This is a solid sheet piece of brass. Rectangular shaped, each corner has a countersunk hole. The writing about the Bendigo is in block letters. Each letter is slightly depressed with black paint in it.ran, hmas bendigo, ww2

1. Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, brown colour, Bakelite shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal cotter pins. Collar with two attached metal Rising Sun Badges; shoulder epaulettes with three officer's pips being "Captain" and "Australia" badge. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2. Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and leather belt keepers. No Manufacturers information.uniform, army, ww2

1. Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric, brown colour metal shank buttons with raised map of Australia and lettering with metal split rings. Collar; shoulder epaulettes with attached two rank insignia being Lieutenant Colonel. Four front pockets with button down flap. 2, Belt - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric, metal buckle, plastic button and fabric belt keepers. Manufacturers white cotton label, inside top right pocket.Manufacturers information, black ink print. "M.TX" uniform, army, ww2

5. Pocketbook issued to Australian Troops during the Vietnam War. Contents include: The War in South Vietnam, The People, Government Services, Armed Services, Viet Cong, Vietnamese Language, Useful information. 14. Details of Australia V US. Hill climb with program of Events, 22nd February 1970. 15. Details of dog races with fields listed on a six race program - 20th February 1970. 18. Document details departure itinerary (ex SVN) for K.J. HERDMAN. 27. Notebook contains names and addresses of US service personnel. Papers related to "Kevin John Herdman's" visit to South Vietnam from 18th February to 4th March 1970. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661 Collection. See Cat. No. 5942P for details of his service. 27. Collection of documents related to K.J. Herdman. 1. Two page TAA flight ticket. Text in blue coloured type. Two baggage tickets stapled to front. 2. Single diary page with torn edge. Handwritten flight itinerary in section dated 16th February. 3. Two page QANTAS flight ticket. Text in red and black type. Flight details printed in purple type. 4. Printed flier outlining Australian Customs and Quarantine regulations. Recipient's name handwritten in black ink. 5. Green coloured soft cover pocketbook. 74 pages with cut edges. Black and white diagrams. Text in black type. 6. Small pamphlet with black type. Written in Vietnamese. 7. Foolscap sized 5 page document stapled on top LHC. Text in black type. Title "VISITS BY CMF OFFICERS TO VIETNAM". 8. A4 sized one page document with text in black type on one side only. Two sided pamphlet on blue paper stapled to top LHC. Black type on pamphlet. Title "NINE RULES FOR AUSTRALIAN ARMY FORCES IN VIETNAM." 9. Two page A4 sized document with text in black type. Text on one side of each page. Title "AUSTRALIAN FORCE VIETNAM, RTA BRIEFING NOTES - QANTAS CHARTER, SAIGON/SYDNEY". 10. Foolscap signed proforma oriented in landscape. Title: AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES, VISITS BY CMF OFFICERS TO SYN". Details of personnel in black type. 11. Quarto sized two page document with printing on one side. Text in black type. Staple in top LHC. Title: "CMF VISITOR - LT. K.J. HERDMAN, (ITINERARY FOR LT. K.J. HERDMAN)". 12. Quarto sized two page document with printing on one side. Text in black type. Staple in top LHC. Title: " CMF VISITOR - LT K.J. HERDMAN (ITINERARY FOR LT. K.J.HERDMAN)" 13. A4 sized document with text in black type. Text on one side only. Title: CMF VISITOR - LT. K.J. HERDMAN". 14. Foolscap sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: "LONG HI HILL CLIMB". 15. Quarto sized document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: "DAT DO DOGS". 16. Foolscap sized 9 page document with text on one side. Printing in black type. Pages stapled together in top LHC. Title: "1 ATF G INSTRUCTIONS 14/69, SUPPLIES, POL AND AMMUNITION HOLDINGS". 17. A4 sized document with text on one side. Printing in black type. TITLE; "AMENDMENT 1 TO Q INSTRUCTION 14/69, DATED 23 OCT 69". 18. A4 SIZED DOCUMENT WITH TEXT ON BOTH SIDES. PRINTING IN BLACK TYPE. 19. Foolscap sized 3 page document with staple in top LHC. Text on page 1 in black type. Text on pages 2 & 3 in purple type. Pages are entitled "TEMA FLYING PROGRAMME - CH 47". 20. Foolscap sized 7 page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: " OPERATIONS BREF - DET 52 SUP PL RAASC, REPUBLIC SOUTH VIETNAM (1967-69)", Dated 20 Sept, 69. 21. Foolscap sized 2 page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Pages stapled on top LHC. Title: " Q INSTRUCTION 15/69, RETURN OF PRODUCE, " Dated 16 Oct 69. 22. Foolscap sized single page document with text in black type. Printing on one side. Title: " Q INSTRUCTION 19/69, RETURN AND DISPOSAL OF UNSERVICEABLE AMMUNITION" Dated 5 Nov 69. 23. Foolscap sized single page proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: "26 TRANSPORT COY RAASC VEHICLE SERVICEABILITY/AVAILABILITY STATE". 24. Foolscap sized single page proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: "DAILY EMPLOYMENT STATE, 85 TPT PL RAASC". 25. Foolscap sized single page document. Text and lines in purple. Reproduced on a spirit duplicator. Title: "INDENTING PROGRAMME FRESH". 26. Foolscap sized single sheet proforma with text and lines in black. No handwritten details. Title: DAILY MAINT MOVEMENT PLANNING TABLE". Printing on both sides. 27. Red and white covered note book. Title on front and details on back in black type. Lined pages. Handwritten information on most pages. 28. Illustrated Christmas Card. Illustration features an angel and the three Magi. Printing on inside in black. Handwritten message in black ink. 1. Passenger details handwritten in blue, carbon copy. 2. Itinerary notes handwritten in blue ink. 3. Handwritten in black ink: "CAPT K.J. HERDMAN". Flight details printed in purple coloured text. 4. Handwritten in black ink : "KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN". 7. Handwritten in black ink on page 1: LT. K. HERDMAN, 6 Coy RAASC, 17 Feb 70." Handwritten in black ink on last page: "1. Ensure teeth are all O.K., 2. Have you still got your tags Identity? (Signature). 11. Handwritten on top RHC of page 1: "CAPT A". 12. Handwritten on top RHC of page 1: "LT HERDMAN". 27. Handwritten notes in black ink on various pages. 28. Handwritten in black ink on inside of card: "Hello Kevin, Perhaps you remember the 62nd Trans. Company at Long Bing? I completely enjoyed your brief stay. If you are ever in the U.S. do stop by. Have a Merry Christmas to you and yours. Margo and Jack Olsen." vietnam war, army, training notes, kevin john herdman

1. Jacket - Khaki colour wool serge fabric, battle dress style, belted at the waist with metal buckle. Green colour plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap. Shoulder sleeve insignia, navy blue colour with gold embroidered lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS". Rank Insignia - lower sleeve - Warrant Officer, Class 1. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label, inside left pocket. 2. Trousers - Khaki colour wool serge fabric. green plastic button, metal zipper fly, Fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with button down flap. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label, back inside waistband.1. & 2. Manufacturers information - black ink print "BERENSEN PTY LTD/VICTORIA 1961/62/ NAME/ SERVICE NO./ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ PRESS IN ORIGINAL/ CREASE LINE/ USE DAMP CLOTH OR/ STEAM IRON/ MEDIUM TO HOT RANGE/ CREASE SET BY SIRO SET. Black ink stamp "DM FIELD/ WO2/ 313679".uniform, army, battle dress

Uniform issued to "W.O.1 D.M. Field" 313679 - Regimental Sergeant Major.1. Jacket - Khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style old plastic buttons, Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top with buttons and two metal press studs on flap, lower button down flap. Sleeve insignia Australian Coat of Arms embroidered on patch, gold, green, blue, red, black and white for W.O.1. Buttons have raised emblem, globe, horse and crown R.A.E.M.E. Green polyester fabric lining with manufacturers label on inside left. 2. Trousers, Khaki colour wool/polyester fabric, service dress style, With fob pocket, two side pockets and one back pocket. Green polyester fabric waist and pocket lining with manufacturers white cotton label inside on back pocket.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "CARBONE APPAREL/ VICTORIA/ 6/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ RE-PRESS USING IRON AND/ DAMP CLOTH OR MEDIUM/ TO HOT STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF/ LAPEL ONLY./ SERVICE NO/ NAME" Handwritten blue ink pen "2332/ FIELD" . 2. Print and information on label - illegible.uniform, army, service dress, wo1 d.m. field

Uniform issued to Warrant Officer 2nd Class. "R. HOSKING", "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY CORP OF TRANSPORT".1. Jacket, khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with belt. Gold colour plastic buttons with shank and split ring. Buttons have raised emblem and letters - "Royal Australian Army Corp of Transport". Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with buttons and two metal press studs on flap, lower button down flap. Two lapel badges - metal, for Royal Australian Corps of Transport. Two rank insignia on sleeves - crown - Warrant Officer 2nd Class. Green colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufacturers label inside right. 2. Belt, khaki colour wool/polyester fabric with plastic buckle and leather belt keepers. Green plastic buttons.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. 1. KEITH COURTNEAY PTY LTD/ VICTORIA/ 1978 1979/ ^/ NAME/ SERVICE NO" "HOSKING R.D." - handwritten black ink pen. "W/02 THOMAS R.J. type written black ink. " 4362/ 42R" Size label - handwritten black ink.uniform, army, service dress r, r. hosking

Item is part of the BCOF Association collection related to this Cat No 7625.This is a simple A4 sheet of paper on which is printed the title of BCOF. In the centre is a stylised crown. under the crown is the phrase AIF. Under that is a banner with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom is the phrase "Combined Services". RAN, RAAF are included in yellow ink. On left side are the places Borneo and Morotai. On right side are the words "Occupation Japan".bcof, poster

Programme of Parades diary for half year ending 30 Nov 1975, "MAJ. K.J. HERDMAN" Officer Commanding. Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.Soft covered booklet with stapled pages. 8 pages with cut edges. Text on cover and pages in blue type. Cover features the insignia of RACT. Pages 2 to 7 set out in diary form.Handwritten notes in black and blue ink on various pages. Handwritten on front cover, 397661, "MAJ K.J. HERDMAN". Handwritten on back cover: '059 6622 50'ract, parade programme, kevin john herdman

Uniform issued to Spr 1. Berry. Reg No. 314007.1. Jacket, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with belt. No buttons, collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with button hole and two metal press studs on flap, lower with flaps. Rank insignia on upper sleeve - two stripes, Corporal. Green colour polyester fabric lining with four white cotton manufacturers labels - inside left. 2. Belt, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric with gold colour plastic buckle, green plastic buttons and leather belt keepers.Manufacturers information on labels, black ink print. From top to bottom labels; 1. "KENTISH/ SOUTH AUSTRALIA 1965/ ^". 2. "SIZE 39 REGULAR/ CLASS 8405/ 66-019-8464" 3. "REGIMENTAL NO/ NAME" HANDWRITTEN IN BLACK INK "314007/ Spr BERRY" 4. "DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP/ CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS/ ONLY" Handwritten in black ink pen "BERRY I.".uniform, army, service dress

3. Sam Browne Belt issued to "V101972 LT. E. HUMPHREYS" - AR AUSTRALIA 31/8 - 1970.1. Jacket - Khaki wool/polyester fabric, Service dress style with belt, silver colour plastic buttons with shank and split pin. Buttons have raised emblem - Armoured Corps. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with silver "1AR" Metal insignia badge - 1st Armoured Regiment; four front pockets, top two with buttons and two metal press studs on flap, lower with flap. Two lapel badges, metal, Armoured Corps. Green colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufactureres label - inside right. 2. Belt, Khaki colour wool/polyester fabric, with brass colour metal buckle, brown plastic buttons and leather belt keepers. 3. "Sam Browne" belt, consists of waist belt and shoulder strap, brown colour leather with brass buckle, studs and keepers.1. Manufacturers information on label. Black ink print "E.W. P/LTD/SOUTH AUSTRALIA/1966/ ^/SIZE 42 LONG/ CLASS 8505/66-019-8493/ ARMY NO/ NAME/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP/ CLOTH OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS/ ONLY" Handwritten blue ink pen "V101972 LT E. HUMPHREYS/ 1-AR AUSTRALIA/ 31/8 - 1970" uniform, army, service dress, sam browne belt

Often after a Service person returning from War, the Local Council would present them with a Certificate of Appreciation for their sacrifice's. In this case was to "Thomas Potter" after WW2. This is possibly 54610 Potter - Thomas RAAF, enlisted 27.4.1942 age 44. Discharged 22.3.1946 with the rank of Cpl in Air Defence HQ Townsville.Large Certificate on cream colour paper. Gold frame edges drawn inside of paper edge. Pictures of series of different service people standing over British & Australian flag and emblem of "City of Bendigo". Message of thanks and the name of returned soldier, followed by a poem and signature of Mayor and Town Clerk and stamp of Council. All overlaid over an image of Bendigo CBD.Signed by Mayor and Town Clerk. Says " The Citizens of Bendigo express deep Thankfulness to T. Potter"bendigo city council, certificate, thomas potter

1. Minutes of the first meeting of the RACT A-RES Corps Planning Committee held at the RACT Centre, Puckapunyal at 1400 hrs 26 Jun 1977. 2. Provision of self drive vehicles, Army Reserve Staff. 3. Physical Training tests (PTT) ARES. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 Collection. See Cat 5942P for details of his service. Three Australian Army photocopied documents on A4 paper. Each document's pages are stapled on top LHC. Text in black type. Australian Army letterhead on top of first page of each document. Printing on one side of each page.1. Handwritten in blue ink on page 1: "Maj Herdman". 3. Handwritten in blue ink on page 1: "MAJ K. HERDMAN"ract, vehicles, army, physical training, kevin john herdman

Notes related to 3rd Division Staff Officers Training Course. Date range 1972-73. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Yellow covered card folder containing pages secured with a metal fastener. Front of folder has title in black type, Australian Army 3rd Division logo located on top half of cover. Internal pages vary in size from foolscap to A4. Text on printed pages in black type. Handwritten pages in blue ink. Notation on first page handwritten in pencil.training notes, 3rd division staff officers, army, kevin john herdman