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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Army book and 2 x postcards, Unknown
WWII Historical significance. 1# Army Record of Service Book for VX48739 Lieut. Thomas McConachy Simmons. 2# 2 x postcards sent from Palestine in 1941. 1# Contains Details of enlistment date, Q Store records and record of immunisation for VX48739 Lieut Simmons T. M. 2# 2 x Postcards sent from Palestine in June 1942. Hand written message says with lots of love from Tom. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Kit bag. Returned to donor's daughter, Ms Deb Wales, Unknown
WW11 Historical significance.WWII army kit canvas kit bag. Bag is shaped like a sausage with holes in the top for a rope to be used for opening and closing the bag.VX42319 Wales A.C.S. is painted in red and white on the bag twice. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - FIRST AID KIT, 1942
WWII historical significanceU.S.ARMY FIRST AID KIT FROM WWII FIELD DRESSINGS, SAFETY PINS AND DIFFERENT DRESSINGS.OUTSIDE OF TIN.INSCRIPTIONS READ: U.S.ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photo with medals, Unknown
WWII historic significanceWhite frame with 2 x service meals and a small photo of VX3521 Albert Winfield BowdenVX3521 Albert Winfield BOWDEN. 2 x Australian Service Medals - 1939 - 1945. "Lion Inscription and Australian Coat of Arms". -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photo, Wangaratta Camp 23rd October 1940, Unknown
WWII historical significancePlatoon photo of 30 men with their names on the photo1 Platoon 'C' Company, 2/14 Infantry Training Battalion. Writing on the back - to Cliff Hill with my compliments -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canvas kit bag, 1943
WWII historic significancekhaki army kit bagD. D. V280 1943. VF508462 P. E. Ellison (Pearl Eileen Ellison) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Metal mess tins x 2, Unknown
WWII historic significance2 x steel WWII Army mess tinsNil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - ANZAC 1915 Medalion, Unknown
WWI Historical significanceANZAC medallion with crown on top and Simpson and his donkey engraved on the medalion1915, ANZAC on one side with a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross engraved on the other. The name E. Bourke is engraved on the bottom. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Morse Code Key, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceWW11 Morse Code KeyPMG 1942. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - 1/ Attestation Paper of enlisted persons. 2/ Copy of Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Unknown
WWI historical significance.1/ Australian Imperial Force. Copy of Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, George William Cameron dated 17/7/1915. 2/ Copy of Certificate from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Ypres (Menin Gate) In Memory of George William Cameron 4172, 8th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F. who died on 20th September 1917 Age 34.As above -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Attestation Paper, Unknown
WW1 Historical significanceAustralian Imperial Force. Attestation Paper of Persons enlisted for Service Abroad. #2839A / V27336 Dugald Cameron.V27336 Dougald Cameron Attestation Paper of Persons enlisted for Service Abroad -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Bronze Plaque, Unknown
WW1 Historical significanceNext of Kin Plaque: 6310 Pte H. McGregor. The round bronze Memorial Plaque shows Britannia and a lion on the front and bears the inscription 'He died for freedom and honour'. The full name of the dead soldier is engraved on the right hand side of the plaque. No rank, unit or decorations are shown, befitting the equality of the sacrifice made by all casualties. The shape and appearance of the plaque earned it nicknames such as 'The Dead Man's Penny, and the 'Widows Penny'. Plaque is still in it's original envelope addressed to Mr A. McGregor.Gunner H.G. McGregor. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Bugle
WWII Historical significanceWWII Army brass bugleNil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed document, HMAS Shrop Shire, HMAS "SHROPSHIRE", 1945
WWII Historical SignificanceFramed Australian Newspaper document printed by HMAS ShropShire during WWII.The first Australian newspaper to be printed in Japan, Vol 5, No 365 Dated Sunday 2nd September 1945,Stating Surrender document signed. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin, Unknown
WWI Historical significance.Khaki tobacco tin for WW1.Imperium Britanigum. 'M (Picture Britanica.) M'. Christmas 1914. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Mounted, WWII, Unknown
WWII Historical Significance.1# The 1939 -1945 Star. 2# The Pacific Star. 3# Defence Medal 1939 -1945. 4# Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. 5# King George the V1 Medal ( Lion on reverse). 1939 - 1945.VX 51123 T.E. Arnold. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wallet, Unknown
WWI historical significance.Black wallet in a white cloth envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Wallet contains 2 x small photos, a 1916 calendar, a lock of hair, photos of wife and child. and an Army form 'B' pass. Wallet belonged to 382 Pte W.C. Smith.Pte Smith was KIA in France 13OCT17.Letter from Mrs Smith on postcards. Envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Photos contain letters on rear for Pte Smith.world war 1, ww1, first world war, kia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photo and discharge certificate, Unknown
WW1 historical significance.Framed photo of 7874 Lance Corporal Leslie Clement Hutchenson and Certificate of Discharge dated 30th June 1919. Lance Corporal Hutcheson served with the 9th Field Ambulance from 23rd June 1915 to 30th June 1919.Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force Discharge Certificate, 7874 Lance Corporal Leslie Clement Hutchenson. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Instrument of Surrender, Unknown
WWII Historical significance.Signing of Surrender between Australia and Japan 1945Signed 9th September 1945 at Morotai. Signed by General Blamey Commander in Chief. Australian Military Forces. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W, Unknown
WWII historical significanceBlack and White photograph of Japanese and Australian troops from WWII. L to R, American born interpreter, O.C. Japanese Force - Capt. Koreda, Lt. Caren Reid. Lt. Caren Reid gives instructions reference searching his troops through the interpreter.12 Sept 1945. 0900 approx. 300 Japanese arrive in trucks. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wooden tray, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceTrench art made by A.B. Bishop, 2/2 Infantry BN, 6 Division.Wooden Rising Sun badge with 2/2 A.I.F. underneath the badge. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Aircraft, model, Unknown
WWII historical significanceBlack model of Beaufort Bomber.Nil. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Sepia phtograph/postcard, Unknown
WWII historical significancePortrait of Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE (1915 - 2000)Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second World War army nursing sister, is best known as the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre, in which 21 of her colleagues were killed by Japanese troops. Her courage while a prisoner pf the Japanese for over three and a half years exemplified the bravery of Australian women in war, and her distinguished postwar career was marked by many humanitarian achievements. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Camera & Case, Unknown
WWII historical significanceZeiss Ikon Camera WWII .Nettar-ANASTIGMAT. 25 75 B T. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - RAAF Navigational Computer, White and Gillespie (Melb.) Pty Ltd, Possibly 1940
WWII Historical significanceRAAF Navigational computer MK111 D used in WW11 in aircraft for plotting direction and wind speed with original box.Identification number G6B/145. Serial No WG/2677*. Contains original pencil from 1940 and navigational notebook. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
War Medals, Unknown
WWII Historical significance1939-1945 Pacific Star, The 1939 -1945 Star, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 and 1939-1945 War Medal awarded to VX 69902 Horace William McDonald.VX69902 H.W. McDonald -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
WWII historical significance3 x American Military Payment Certificates from WWII. Consists of 2 x 10 cents and 1 x 5 cents.cmMilitary Payment Certificate 10 cents and 5cents.All notes marked series 521. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceWWII British Armed Forces special voucher bank note valued at sixpence.Issued by command of the Army Council. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Civilian Identity Card, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceCivilian Identity Card from WWII belonging to Stuart Harold Simpson.Form C.R.3. Civilian Registration (British Subjects). Card also contains conditions of use and relevant signatures. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Japanese Invasion Money, ca. 1941
WWII historical significanceJapanese Invasion Money used in Malaya during WWII. Notes consist of 1 x 5 dollar, 1 x 10 dollar and 2 x 1000 dollars.The Japanese Government promises to pay the bearer on demand the value of the notes.second world war, ww2, world war two, japan, japanese currency, japanese war currency, malaya