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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and green : with the Australian army at home and overseas, 1943
The Australian army in various theaters during World War TwoIll, p.204.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Jungle warfare : with the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific, 1943
Most of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green.Ill, p.208.non-fictionMost of the items in this volume were received in a competition for stories, verse and drawings, with this competition showing a better representation from the Women's Services than in previous years. Previous titles include: Active service, Soldiering on and Khaki and green. world war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Stand easy : after the defeat of Japan, 1945, 1945
Stories and anecdotes from Australian soldiers involved in the war against JapanIll, p.206.non-fictionStories and anecdotes from Australian soldiers involved in the war against Japanworld war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - pacific area -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1946, 1946
A cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1947, 1947
A cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, As you were 1948, 1948
A cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946Ill, p.202.non-fictionA cavalcade of events with the Australian services from 1788 to 1946world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia, australia - military history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Royal Australian Air Force. Directorate of Public Relations, These eagles : Story of the RAAF at war, 1942
The Royal Australian Air Force during World War twoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Air Force during World War twoworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Royal Australian Air Force. Directorate of Public Relations, RAAF log, 1943
The Royal Australian Air Force during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Air Force during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Royal Australian Air Force. Directorate of Public Relations, RAAF Saga, 1944
The Royal Australian Air Force during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Air Force during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Royal Australian Air Force. Directorate of Public Relations, Victory Roll, 1944
The Royal Australian Air Force during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Air Force during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, royal australian air force - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, HMAS, 1942
... Australian Navy - History World War 1939-1945 - Naval operations ...The Royal Australian Navy during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Navy during World War Tworoyal australian navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, HMAS Mk II, 1942
... Australian Navy - History World War 1939-1945 - Naval operations ...The Royal Australian Navy during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Navy during World War Tworoyal australian navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, HMAS Mk III, 1942
... Australian Navy - History World War 1939-1945 - Naval operations ...The Royal Australian Navy during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Navy during World War Tworoyal australian navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, HMAS Mk IV, 1942
... Australian Navy - History World War 1939-1945 - Naval operations ...The Royal Australian Navy during World War TwoIll, p.200.non-fictionThe Royal Australian Navy during World War Tworoyal australian navy - history, world war 1939-1945 - naval operations - australia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Specialty Press, The Corps of Royal Australian Engineers in the Second World War 1939-45, 1946
A history of the Royal Australian Engineers during the second world warIll, p.54.non-fictionA history of the Royal Australian Engineers during the second world war world war 1939-1945 - engineering and construction, world war 1939 - 1945 - regimental histories -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Troops, Trains and Trades: the wartime role of the railways of Western Australia, 1939-1945, 1999
The story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.Index, ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionThe story of the railway personnel and success of the railway system in WA in ensuring the effective movement of troops and supplies during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- transportation -- australia -- western australia, railroads -- australia -- western australia -- history -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Mercy Trains: Australian Army Ambulance Trains in World War II, 2001
A history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.index, ill, maps, p.280.non-fictionA history of ambulance trains run for the Australian Army during World War 2.world war, 1939-1945 -- medical care -- australia, hospital trains -- australia -- history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - 002393, Army Collars
These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. These three men’s collars are made of cotton and are khaki in colour. They have three button holes on the straight neck edge, one at each end and one in the middle. australian army uniforms, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Clunes Museum
Medal - MEDALS
Milton Arthur Williamson was born in Clunes, Victoria and enlisted at 22 years and 5 months on 29/3/1915. He embarked for Alexandria on 30/8/1915. He was injured during duty and had continual problems with his knee. He was returned to Australia on 10/9/1917 following several appearances before the Medical Board of the Australian Military Offices of London and Kent in the United Kingdom. The termination of his appointment was effected on 4/3/1918 and he was medically discharged from the AIF. L-R .4 The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. .3 The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. .2 The British War Medal instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. *PTE SS WILLIAMSON 1 The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915.4 MEDALS : L-R WITH RIBBONS .1 BRONZE : STAR SHAPED MEDAL 1914-1915 ON BANNER. BACK 1112 SPR M A WILLIAMSON 2/ DIV SIG COY AIF .2 PEWTER - ROUND MEDAL FACE OF GEORGE V 0 BACK 1914-1918 NUDE MAN ON HORSE WITH 2 FEET OFF GROUND. RIM : 636 PTE SS WILLIAMSON 8 BN AIF .3 ROUND MEDAL ANGEL IS HOLDING A PALM BRANCH. BACK : ENCIRCLED BY WREATH - THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919 .4 ROUND SILVER MEDAL PROFILE OF GEORGE VI. BACK : AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS ENCIRCLED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945 RIM : W 71800 A M WILLIAMSON RIBBON NAVY, RED, BEIGE, SKY BLUElocal history, numismatics, medals, military