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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, JUNGLE GREEN, AGCF. Vic, 1981/1982
Refers to the service of "WO2 Tommy Pattison". Refer Cat No 5342.41. & 2. Jungle green Australian Army shirts. They have two breast pockets that shut with one button. They are long sleeved. On each sleeve is the crown, cloth badge of Rank for a Warrant Officer Class Two. The fronts both have six buttons.1. The Manufacturer marks are = “AGCF. Victoria 1981” 2. The Manufacturer marks are = “Fairmark. Vic 1982”australian army, uniforms', wo2 tommy pattison. -
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Programme - PROGRAMME, MEMORIAL SERVICE, IN MEMORIAM - BOUGAINVILLE 1945, c1945
Programme for service held at 4th Aust. Base Chapel TOROKINA - 1900hrs FRIDAY 5th OCT 45 to COMMEMORATE THE FALLEN DURING WW2 Poem was description of last battles of war with a sentiment that critics at home called mopping up but people were still dying.1. Programme for Memorial Service in Bougainville Oct 45. 10 pages stapled together on cream white paper. Contents description of the Service. On front is a cross and a small poem. 2. Poem written in black on white paper heading Bougainville 1945. Poem was talking about the experience of the mopping up battles towards the end of the war.Headed- " IN MEMORIAM - BOUGAINVILLE 1945" "SEVENTH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY REGIMENT" "A.I.F." 7th australian infantry battalion, bougainville, torokina -
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Headwear - BUSH HAT, Aust Defence Industries, 1990
Refers to the service of " WO2 Tommy Pattison", refer Cat No 5342.4. Cotton hat of soft design. Colour is Australian Army pattern camouflage. The brim is 6cm wide. Around the outside of the hat is sewn a band of similar material, stitched every 4 cms.Written on the label is "Pattison".australian army, uniform, hat, wo2 tommy pattison. -
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Booklet - FOLDER, WW1, Post WW1
Item in a collection re William Henry Field No 18440, enlisted 17.4.1917 in July reinforcements in A.A.M.C age 43 years, embark for England 30.10.1917, embark for France 2.4.1918, posted to No 2 Aust General Hospital Wimmereux , discharged from the AIF 14.6.1920. Refer Cat No 890P for his son's service, H.B. Field WW1 &WW2.Folder black covers with plastic sleeve inserts containing photo and life of William Henry Field 18440 AMC, copies 9 pages of the "Farewell March of the Australian Troops London 25.4.1919, copy 4 pages of "The Festival of Peace - Great Military & Naval Pageant Saturday 19.7.1919 London", copy 4 pages of "Memorial Service for those who had fallen in the Great War - Hyde Park Sunday 27.7.1919"folder, field, malone collection -
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Photograph - PARADE PHOTOGRAPHS ,1919, post 1919
.1) the original was taken on ANZAC Day 1919. The Battle Honors are those Australia was awarded. The originals of these were brought home by W.H. Field No 18440 from England. Refer Cat No 7848 for his service details..1) Photograph, copy sepia tone showing a body of troops passing a saluting dias in front of a large building, the building has 18 signs on regarding Battle Honours. .2) Photograph, copy sepia tone showing a parade of Troops and Armoured vehicles marching through Whitehall London, large crowds either side of the Parade..1) At bottom of the photo, "Australian troops in London", "Photo by Central news", "165. E. Beagles postcard" .2) At bottom of the photo, "The Victory March of the Allied Troops in London July 19th 1919", "Photo by Graphic", "169. G. Beagle post" photographs, london, 1919, malone collection -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, RAAF, 2003
Items in the collection of SQD LEADER "SHANE WRIGHT". Enlisted RAAF 1982 Regiment number 0323963/ 8194842. Became radio technician on Electrical systems on Orion and F111. 1990 became Electrical Systems Specialist promoted to Sgt. 1996 Commissioned as an Officer. Postings: HQ Logistic Command. Aerospace Equipment Systems. OTS as Specialist Military Training Flight Command. 2005 Promoted Sqn Leader. Posted Executive Officer RAAF Williamtown. 2018 Discharged from RAAF.1. 2. 3. Service dress style, dark blue colour wool/polyester fabric. 1. Jacket - collar, four front patch pockets with button down flap. Buttons - gold colour plastic with shank and raised emblem - crown and wings - RAAF. On right pocket, metal RAAF Badge, above metal name badge. Above left pocket - service ribbons. Blue and yellow ribbon - long service with three rosettes, black, red, white ribbon - Defence medal. Sleeves - three rank stripes, black and blue ribbon. Lining - dark blue polyester fabric with concealed pocket. White colour cotton/polyester fabric. Manufacturers label inside left side. 2. Belt - fabric with gold colour plastic buckle with dark blue plastic buttons and strap belt keepers. 3. Trousers - waist band with belt loops, fob pocket, two side pocket and one inset back pocket. Nylon and metal zipper fly and metal closer. Lining - dark blue polyester fabric to waistband and pockets. White colour cotton/polyester fabric. Manufacturers label on back pocket lining.. 4. Shirt - light blue cotton/polyester fabric. Long sleeves, collar, shoulder epaulettes with fabric rank slides - 3 stripes, black and blue ribbon - Sqdn Leader. Top left sleeve - dark blue and white oval shoulder patch, embroidered - wings and "AIR FORCE". Clear plastic buttons. Manufacturers label - illegible. 5. Tie - dark blue colour necktie. polyester/wool. 6. Cap - peaked, Service dress Officer, dark blue colour fabric with black cloth band around exterior of cap. Black colour patent leather chinstrap secured by two gold RAAF buttons around the front half of the brim. RAAF badge on front, Queens Crown with red insert over gold coloured wings over laurel leaves. Interior - black sateen fabric with clear plastic lining. Brown leather look sweatband, White cotton manufacturers label.Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. "A73/ADA/VICTORIA 2003/ NSN:/ NAME: / SERVICE NO:/ 70% WOOL, 30% POLYESTER/ LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ PRESS ON ORIGINAL CREASES/ USE DAMP CLOTH OR MEDIUM/ TO HOT STEAM IRON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 3. "A72/ADA/ VICTORIA 2003/ NSN:/ NAME: SERVICE NO:/ 70% WOOL 30% POLYESTER/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 1. 3. Handwritten blue/black ink "S. WRIGHT/ 40594" 5. Black label white embroidered print "NOONE/ IMAGE WEAR/ MADE IN / AUSTRALIA/ 2002" 6. "MOUNT CASTLE PTY LTD/ BRISBANE 1999/ SIZE 59^". Handwritten black ink "S. WRIGHT"uniforms, raaf, service dress, shane wright -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS - ARMY
Ribbon - Efficiency decoration instituted in 1935 - Dec 1986. Uniform issued to "BUTTERWORTH/ 15280".Service dress style - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric jacket with belt and trousers. 1. Jacket collar, with two lapel badges, gold and silver crown and shield with cannons and lettering. "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS" shoulder epaulettes with silver and red metal crown rank insignia = MAJOR. Four front pockets. Two top patch pockets with button and two metal press studs on flap. Green and yellow service Ribbon above left pocket. Two lower inset pockets with button down flap. Two metal belt keepers insitu. Buttons - gold colour plastic with shank and metal ring. Buttons have raised emblem - crown and shield with three cannons. Brown colour cotton sateen fabric lining. No manufacturers label. 2. Belt - fabric with gold colour plastic buckle, leather belt keepers and brown plastic buttons. 3.Trousers - fabric with fob pocket, two side pockets and one inset back pocket with concealed button down flap. Button missing. Green colour polyester fabric libning, cream colour cotton waistband lining. Metal zipper fly with plastic button. White cotton label on waistband. 4. Lanyard - red colour cotton cord with knots.3. White cotton label with black ink print "REGIMENTAL NO./NAME" on waistband lining - handwritten black ink 'BUTTERWORTH/ 155280/ 7/ COY".uniform, army, service dress, butterworth -
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Uniform - MESS DRESS, RAAF, AKCO for Nigel R. DAVEY
Part of the Collection for Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' LYONS. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.RAAF Officer's Mess Dress consisting of; 1. Navy coloured Jacket with Badges and Rank Insignia. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Pair of Navy coloured trousers. 4. Navy coloured Cumberbund. 5. White shirt with starched front similar to a "Dickey". 6. White starched waist coat/dickey. 5. On Manufacturer's label, "Made in England by AKCO for Nigel R. DAVEY, Sydney, Australia".raaf, mess dress, uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
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Badge - UNIFORM BADGES WW1, C.1914 - 18
Items issued to John. D. Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) .2) "Australia" shoulder badges brass curved shape with two lugs on rear. .3) Rising sun lapel badge brass, no lugs on rear..3) "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"badges, rising sun, uniform -
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Badge - BADGE, 7TH LH WW1, C.1914 - 18
The badge relates to the 7th Light Horse Regt AIF. Some sites have this badge labelled as an "Unofficial" collar/shoulder badge. Item in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Badge brass, top has a crown followed by a curved section with raised lettering, under is "7 LH" followed by curved shape with "Australia", rear has three lugs."Patria Te Salutamus"badges, 7th, light horse -
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Badge - BADGE, RISING SUN DEPICTION, Post WW2
This badge was apparently made after WW2 and used on surplus Slouch hats being sold to the public. Item in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Badge cast gold colour with map of Australia centre with "Australia" under, two lugs on rear.badges, hats -
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Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, Possible WW1 through to Post WW2
Items in collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge pressed brass, shape is of an old style Artillery piece on large wheels, rear has two lugs on. .2) Badge, metals crown at top, centre has 5 stars in silver, outside is oval shape with lettering, scroll under, rear has two pins. .3) Badge silver colour metal, crown at top, oval shape, raised lettering, scroll under with same, pin on rear..2) "Royal Australian Army Pay Corps, Integrity" .3) Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps, Pro Humanitate"badges, artillery, nursing, pay -
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Accessory - BADGES, BUTTONS, 1) K G Luke Melbourne, possible WW1 to WW2
Items in collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge pressed metal, crown over round shape, centre has a Red Cross, raised lettering around outside. .2) Button, metal round with centre Red Cross, raised lettering around outside. .3) Button round gold colour, centre appears to be a naval symbol, no enscriptions. .4) Button, round plastic gold colour, centre has letters "E R". 5.) Button round metal, crown and map of Australia, raised lettering..2) Australian Red Cross Society" .3) Australian Military Forces"buttons, badges, red cross -
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Uniform - SHIRT, RAAF, 1943
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Men's grey collarless RAAF uniform shirt with half closure two button front. Long sleeves with button cuff. Three buttonholes in neck for studs and attached collar. Manufacturer's label sewn onto inside of the neck. On manufacture's label: 'V51, Made in Australia, 1943, Size 15'. Stamped below manufacturer's label in blue: 'H (upwards arrow) E'.uniform, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
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Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS & MEDALLIONS, FRAMED, During and post WW1
Pictures of G. B. Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1. Also includes medallion issued by Dept of Defence to returned Active Service Veterans and medallion likely issued by local council. Refer 3446P for Service details.Gold ornate frame. Includes two photos of soldier in uniform on a green background. Also includes two medallions. 1. Gold medallion with 2 rifles over a bullseye target on a chain and crossbar. On back "G.J. Jackson, Epsom 15/11/15." 2. Round medallion with crown on top with Rising Sun and AIF in middle, issued to returning soldiers. Frame has glass cover. Includes label that says:- "Driver George Bailey Jackson No. 2172. 30th Motor Transport Comp, 17th Division Supply Column Australian Imperial Forces with British Exp Force France".passchendaele barracks trust, photo, 30th motor transport co., g. b. jackson -
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Uniform - SHIRT COLLARS, RAAF, Alfred Portrate, 5) and .6) 1946
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record..1) to .8) Detachable starched blue/grey shirt collars by various manufacturers..1) Stamped on the inside: 'Pelaco 15' and 'Ian Lyons'. .2) and .3) Stamped on the inside: 'VAN HEUSEN, 15 1/2, STYLE RAF, PATEND AND MADE IN AUSTRALIA'. .4), .7) and .8) Stamped on the inside: ' Ian Lyons, A (upwards arrow) E, 15 1/2'. .5) and .6) Stamped on the inside: ' ALFRED PORTRATE, 1946, MADE IN AUSTRALIA'.uniform, raaf, ian a. lyons -
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Souvenir - SKETCH, MEN of TOBRUK, C.1941
"Terry Toone" is actually Frederick John Toone NX55874 J Section Workshops, 9th Div Supply Column. Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Sketch on card, B & W drawing of a soldier on left, heading is "Men of Tobruk" followed by a central scroll with a poem hand written in pencil, behind main cartoon shows a town "Tobruk" with aeroplanes, at bottom shows a town with civilians. On rear in black pen are details re copyright and who item returned to, either direct to him (T Toone) or his wife in East St Kilda Melbourne.On front at bottom in pencil, "Terry Toone Tobruk 15.9.41", On rear signed in black pen, "F.J. (terry) Toone 15.9.41"sovenir, tobruk -
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Newspaper - NEWSLETTER, 7th AUSTRALIAN DIVISION ASSOCIATION, C.2005 - 2008
Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details..1) - .5) Five newsletters with average 6 pages each, all print in B & W, top of each has "7th Aust Div. A.S.C" with Rising Sun under combined with wording "News Letter", colour patch on left and Kookaburra on right, all stapled.7th div, newsletters, asc, tobruk -
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Souvenir - PLACE MATS, C.1991
Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Both, Place mats rectangular shape with rounded corners, white background with all text, depictions in brownish red colour, there are Five sketches over in total.Main Text, " 1941 - 50th Anniversary Seige of Tobruk - 1991", Sketches are, "The War memorial at Tobruk cemetery, Cantonera 31 on the Derna Road, Eagle corner, 4th Australian General Hospital".sovenirs, toruk, mats -
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Souvenir - DRINK COASTERS, Tasmania Australia, C.1989
Items in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Drink coasters, 2 off in a plastic bag with paper sealer via two staples, coasters are round timber with details central in black on yellow back ground with a map of Tasmania, scroll at top, Rats of Tobruk logo with lettering under.On Coasters, "Rats of Tobruk Association World Convention 1989", Launceston Tasmania Australia"souvenirs, tobruk, coasters -
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Document - DRIVERS LICENCE, ARMY
Army Driving Licence issued to service men/women to authorise the driving of military vehicles.Brown coloured Army driving licence with white paper and black writing. Folds into 3 to make wallet or pocket size.Licence No. 334560. Unit "38 Inf Bn" stamped, signature of driver, rank and full name too faded to decipher. Signature may be E.P. Seymour. Headed Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence and lists types of vehicles.passchendaele barracks trust, drivers licence, 38th battalion -
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Headwear - PUGAREE, C 1939-1943
Item/s in collection re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details.Pugaree for slouch hat, on the folds are handwritten places where the owner has visited in Australia and overseas. Light-coloured khaki cottonHandwritten on the folds lines are numerous places.slouch hat, army, pugaree -
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Letter - LETTERS, WW2, July 1940 - Jan 41
Item/s in collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details.Handwritten letter cards, grey heavy paper with red printing and red stamp folded to form an envelope. The letter tells of current activities and when they will be on leave.Printed on front “ Price, Twopence halfpenny “. Letter ( Australian Coat of Arms) Card” Addressed to “Miss. M. Brennan” various addresses in Victoria.letter cards, letters, ww2 -
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Document - TELEGRAMS WW2, July 40 - Jan 41
Item/s in this collection re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat. No 5790 for his service details.Telegrams - sent from camp to family and from overseas home to family. Paper has printed or handwritten message. Printed “ Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster - Generals Department. Office of Origin” Various places Australia. Abroad - places names have been deleted (Censored) One telegram “ No news for five weeks very worried all my love Margaret “ telegram, ww2, letters -
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Letter - LETTERS, WW2, Jan 43 - Nov 43
Item/sin collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer cat No 5790 for his service details Handwritten letters Jan 43 - Nov 43 to home (Australia) from overseas. Letters passed by the censo tell of the camp, places they have visited together and people, family.Handwritten envelopes addressed “Mrs. B. J. Ruler” Various addresses in Victoria letter, ww2 -
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Letter - LETTERS, WW2, June1940 - December 1941
Item/s in collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details. Handwritten letters and envelopes written from various camp locations. Letters tell of the camp life, ask about people back home and talk about things they have done together. Envelopes handwritten addressed to “Miss M. Brennan” various locations in Victoria Australia letters, ww2 -
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Letter - LETTERS, WW2, Jan 42 - Sept 43
Item/s in collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat. No 5790 for his service details. Handwritten letters home to Australia from overseas on active duty. Envelopes have green printed service notes and censor notes. Small handwritten note from censor included in envelope/letterEnvelope addressed to “Mrs B. J. Ruler” various addresses in Victoria.letters, ww2 -
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Letter - LETTERS, WW2, Jan 42 - Sept 43
Item/s in this collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat. No. 5790 for his service details.Air mail letters and letter cards. Letter card single sheet of paper folded is 4 pages and forms an envelope. Letter writes about places, activities and people home ( Australia) and overseas.Handwritten envelopes addressed “Mrs. B. J. Ruler” various addresses in Victoria.letters, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, 1954
Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. Service details: *National Service Training - Puckapunyal 6.1.1954 to 6.4.1954 *CMF - 38th Battalion to the end of 1964. *Vietnam visit - 18.2.1970 to 4.3.1970. *RAASC with the rank of Captain - 1974 to 1975. Royal Australian Corps of Transport with the rank of Major. Retired 30.6.1988.Framed black and white photograph of a group of soldiers in uniform. Soldiers are arranged in five rows. Caption at the bottom lists the names of the soldiers in the photograph, relevant dates and the location where the photograph was taken. Frame is made of metal with a stand attached to the back.Photograph lists: '14 Platoon D Company 15 National Service Battalion, 6/1/1954, 6/4/1954, Puckpunyal' plus names.photograph, national service, puckapunyal, keving john herdman -
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Booklet - BOOKLET, ARMY DATA, Australian Army
Item in the collection re Craig Triffett, refer Cat No 5997.5 for his service details. This is a pocket sized "Booklet". It has a green nylon cover. Inside are numerous clear plastic pockets. One pocket has a printed guide on gun site preparation. The so called clear pockets are covered in ink from old notes.On outside, written in texta are numbers "31". On front top LHS, faint marks BDR Clark.army notes, booklet