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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
... . Defence Medal 5. War Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal.... CARSON. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Africa star with clasp "8th Army" 3 ...Noel Carson No VX8214 enlisted in 2nd AIF on 14.5.40. At discharge from the AIF he was a Sgt in 2/7th Aust General Hospital. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re N. CARSON. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Africa star with clasp "8th Army" 3. Pacific Star 4. Defence Medal 5. War Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal"VX 8214 N. CARSON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley. 1. 1939-45... Holley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp ...Arthur George Holley No 13556 enlisted in the RAN as a boy Sailor on 25.9.22 age 15 years. During his long career he served on or at the following postings; HMAS Tingara, Brisbane, Sydney, Cerebus (5 times), Canberra (2), Australia, Hobart, Townsville, Rushcutter. His main WW2 service was on Hobart 27.1.39 - 14.9.44. At discharge from the RAN on 17.10.45 he held the rank of Leading Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman. Refer 2135.3, 2137, 2147. A younger brother was KIA in WW1, refer 2133.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal."13556 A.G.Holley (medals 1 to 5) "13556 Able Seaman A.G. Holley R.A.N" (6th medal)medals, history, naval -
Bendigo Military Museum
document - MEDAL ENTITLEMENT SUMMARY, Aust Government, 1939-1948
... was entitled to 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/45. Aust.... In this case CFN J. A. McDonald was entitled to 1939/45 Star, Pacific ...See Cats 2481 & 5556.2.Single sheet of paper. printing is in black ink. It has a list of 7 campaign medals. It describes conditions of Award and some clasps if entitled. In this case CFN J. A. McDonald was entitled to 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/45. Aust Service Medal.At bottom of sheet, handwritten are words, Four, VX7954, J.A. McDonald.ww2, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... . 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4...-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian ...Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS WW2, C.1945 - 6
... medal 1939 - 45 star. Australian Service medal. ... representing; War medal 1939 - 45 star. Australian Service medal. Item ...Item issued to Robert George Bennetts. Refer 560.3 for service history. Service Ribbons mounted on brass plate representing; War medal 1939 - 45 star. Australian Service medal. service ribbons, ribbons ww2, awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBON, post 1945
... Ribbon mounted, 1 only 1939-45 Star. 3 colours has pin... goldfields SERVICE RIBBON Award Ribbon mounted, 1 only 1939-45 Star ...Issued to Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat 1760.4. Ribbon mounted, 1 only 1939-45 Star. 3 colours has pin attachment on rear for uniform.ribbons, service, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Ribbon Bar A.P Kendell
... Ribbon Bar cotaining 1939-45 Star and Africa star awarded... Bar A.P Kendell Ribbon Bar cotaining 1939-45 Star and Africa ...Ribbon Bar cotaining 1939-45 Star and Africa star awarded to A.P. Kendell VX56613 Part of COL042medals, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS, Post WW11
... Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2... G.E.Mole. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Africa Star. 3. The Pacific Star ...Gladys Elva Mole No VFX17199 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service on 9.5.1940 age 26 years 5 months. Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH. During the Middle East time Gladys served with 2/4th AGH in the Siege of Tobruk. Embarked for Ceylon 12.3.1942, 2/4th continued duties there until finally disembarking in Australia 3 MD 4.8.1942, detached for duty QLD 26.9.1943. Embarked for Morotai 21.5.1945, embark for Singapore from Labuan 7.9.1945, embark from Singapore 2.11.1945, disembark 3 MD 20.11.1945. Appointment terminated 27.2.1946 at 106 AGH Bonegilla. Gladys was classed S/Nurse on enlistment, Sister GP1 on 1.12.1941, Lieutenant 23.3.1943 and Captain 16.8.1943. She served in 6 different hospitals. Active Service outside Aust 875 days, Active service in Australia 1091 days, total 1960 days out of a total service of 2043 Days. .2) &.3) Ribbons make a full set as in .1) & .4) Refer 1899, 1900.2..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re G.E.Mole. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Africa Star. 3. The Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E Mole 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. .3) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E.Mole. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45 3. Australian Service Medal. .4) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) miniatures re G.E.Mole. The set is as per .1). .1) "VFX17199"medals, ribbons, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45... A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4 ...Alfred Maskell No VX25221 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... . Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 3...) re H.J.Woods 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved ...James Woods No NX29622, born Wee Waa NSW enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle East with 2/2nd Machine Gun Batt he was awarded the Military Medal for " Conspicious and outstanding control of fire during the period 10 July - 2 August in the Tel El Eisa area". WIA with GSW's to chest and back he was discharged medically unfit on 4.6.43 with the rank of Cpl.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (6) re H.J.Woods 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 3. Africa Star, not engraved but original. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal."NX29622 Cpl H.J.Woods. AIF"medals, military, bravery, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45... D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific ...Donald Henry Harris No 141844 enlisted in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS, Post 1945
... row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3... backing. Top row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star ...The ribbons belonged to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838 2/7th Bn. This set of ribbons are actually made from the original ribbons that came with his Service medals. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Service ribbons mounted on a green cardboard backing. Top row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. Bottom row. 1. Pacific Star. 2. Defence Medal. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal.ribbons, service, military -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - RAAF medals, WW2
... -1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45... 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Medal RAAF medals ...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. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Roberts family, Genealogical Document, 1939o
... history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45... history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45 ...Outlines the Roberts family's arrival in Greensborough, their early activities and mentions their childhood activities. Written by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts).Records an era when Greensborough was starting to attract more outside people and the things people did during the war years to get by.Three page handwritten quarto document outlining a brief history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45 war. Pencil notes on top of first page.world war 2, roberts family, drakeford family, grimshaw street greensborough -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW2, c.1944-45
... representing; 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star... mounted on brass plate representing; 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific ...Item relates to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWIISet of two Service Ribbons mounted on brass plate representing; 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Starnumismatics, military history, service ribbons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS, C. 1945 onwards
... for attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star.... plate with pin for attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific ...Refer Cat No 4768.4Set of ribbons, pair mounted on a brass plate with pin for attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific Star.ribbons, service, award -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Complete
... RAAF Dark blue tunic, trousers, rank LAC, Ribbons 1939-45... Complete RAAF Dark blue tunic, trousers, rank LAC, Ribbons 1939-45 ...RAAF Dark blue tunic, trousers, rank LAC, Ribbons 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star.uniform, 1942, raaf -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WW2, Post WW2
... WW2 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and Defence... melbourne Medals WW2 WW2 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star ...WW2 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star and Defence Medal. Also included is 1945 School Medallion.Unnamed -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... . Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939... Lee MM. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4 ...Robert James Lee VX65555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.11.41. According to his birth date he was aged 17 years. He was a "Gunner" in the 4th Field Regiment Artillery. Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 18.6.46. Refer also 728.2, 1814.3. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6)re R.J Lee MM. 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "PNG"Military Medal has "VX65555 GNR RJ Lee AIF" Others have "VX65555 RJ Lee"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform, 1945 circa
... . Overseas service chevron on right sleeve. Ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star...: 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 1939-45 ...Geoffrey R Fink volunteered for military service in early 1940. He served initially with 3rd Division A.A.S.C. but was discharged as being in a reserved occupation at the Aircraft Production Commission. He resigned from the Commission and joined the AIF on 28 July 1941 and was allotted to 2/8th Armoured Regiment. He served with the regiment in New Guinea and on return to Australia was transferred to No 41 Landing Craft Company serving out the war in the South Pacific. Geoffrey Fink died 14 March 2008 aged 86 at Wangaratta Victoria.This object is a well provenance, in good condition and completeness, and is a fine example of the uniform worn by a soldier who served in the Second World War (1939-45) in an unusual combination of roles, armoured corps and water transport. Service dress winter jacket with 'Australia' metal shoulder titles, 'Rising Sun' collar badges, miniature 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment colour patches above Landing Craft Company colour patches. Overseas service chevron on right sleeve. Ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Jacket worn by VX60307 Trooper Geoffrey R Fink, 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment and 41st Landing Craft Company, WWII. uniform, metal, fink geoffrey r mr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... -45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian... Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4 ...Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 enlisted in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WW2
... Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 Star... VX31174 W J Craig Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 ...Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.VX31174 W J Craigworld war 2, world war ii, world war two, ww2, wwii, 2nd aif -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Set of Medals
... medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star each has vx102441 W J... written on the lid.The medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star ...Set of medals issued at the end of WW2 to personnel who served in the Pacific theatre of war between September 1939 and September 1945. See: www.defence.gov.au Defence honours and awards, WW2 for details. Pte McGregor was born in Gisborne.Set of four medals awarded to Pte W J McGregor in individual presentation boxes. Each medal has a ribbon and pin attached. A plaque displays Pte W J McGregor's record of service.Each box has the name of the medal written on the lid.The medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star each has vx102441 W J McGregor engraved on the back. The War Medal 1939-45 and the Australia Service Medal 1939-45 are both engraved on the rim with vx102441 WJ McGregor. pte w j mcgregor, ww2 service medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
... ) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7... EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4 ...Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS, WW2
... Ribbon Bar - Campaign Ribbons - Pacific Stare and 1939-45... Stare and 1939-45 Star. They are mounted on a brass bar, which ...See Cat 5192Ribbon Bar - Campaign Ribbons - Pacific Stare and 1939-45 Star. They are mounted on a brass bar, which has a long brass pin.campaign ribbons, pacific star, 1939-1945 star -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS, C. 1945
... /uniform attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific star. ... for clothing/uniform attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific star ...Alan mason collection, refer 3979.2Ribbons, two, plastic coated, rear has pin for clothing/uniform attachment. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Pacific star. ribbons, service, awards, -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Harold Lock
... Medals for Harold Lock (pic 402 ) 1939/45 star, Pacific... - Harold Lock Medals for Harold Lock (pic 402 ) 1939/45 star ...Medals for Harold Lock (pic 402 ) 1939/45 star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, ASM Now FR020medals, ww2, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, mounted, Medals, VX8456 Alexander George Taylor
... 1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal... George Taylor 1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence ...WWII significanceThis set of medals belonged to VX8456 Alexander George Taylor1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Australia Service Medal; Greek War medalww2, ww two, world war 2, world war ii, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate, D Murray
... The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939... ww2 The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939 ...Certificate of Appreciation from the Shire of Oxley to D Murray who served during WW2 - Dated 11/12/1945 James Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28/5/1943 - Leading Aircraftman 142205Brown laminate frame containing certificate bordered by Australian State crests with photograph of King George two flags and crown at top and red seal below.The Call to Arms Shire of Oxley D. Murray World War 1939-45d. murray, shire of oxley, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWII
... ) 1939-45 Star. .2) Australian Service Medal. ... J W JENKINS. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Australian Service Medal ...James William JENKINS V236058 enlisted in the Army 3.2.1942 aged 21 years. On discharge on 27.2.1946 he held the rank of Sapper in 7th Aust Army Troops Company. The brass plate mounting has 5 spaces for medals indicating that there was possibly 3 more originally on the set.Medals, brass plate mounted, set of 2. Re J W JENKINS. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Australian Service Medal. V236058 J W JENKINSmedals, military, history