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Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAdministrative record - Book - Record of Service, John Taylor, C1940
Record of Service books issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two brown cardboard covered books containing lined pages2/900269 Pte Taylor J N QX25010 Pte Taylor J Nww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, Post WWI
John F. Shawe No 1190 enlisted in the 8th Batt AIF on 17.9.1914 age 32 years. Embarked for Eygpt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, WIA 25.4.15 GSW right leg, rejoin unit 31.5.1915, WIA 12.7.1915, GSW's, records state both thighs, sides then finally chest. Return to Australia 17.3.1916, discharged from the AIF 6.8.1916. (The medal was previously used to show awards in a different context, Shawe did not win a MID) Medal, court mounted, (1) re J F SHAWE. Victory medal with metal oak leaf MID.1190 PTE J F SHAWE 8 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust, fawcett1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - WAR RECORD, COOPER, McCORMACK, WW2
Folder contains copies of the WW2 service records of "Arthur Ward Cooper" VX132160 and "Lawrence Arthur McCormack" VX61585. Also 'Certificate of Discharge for A.W. Cooper'. Part of the Cooper Collection.Plastic covered display folder. Thirteen (13) pockets containing A4 sized copies of two WW2 service records.Handwritten in black ink on a white sticker attached to front cover; “WAR RECORDS, ARTHUR WARD COOPER VX 132160” “LAWRENCE ARTHUR McCORMACK, VX61585”arthur ward cooper, lawrence arthur mccormack, ww2, service records, cooper collection -
Colac RSL Sub BranchMixed media (Collection) - Lewis: Eric Alex collection, 6/4/2025
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Colac RSL Sub BranchArchive (item) - SPURRELL BROS
Spurrell Family Service recordHighTop left: Spurrell: Walter George. Service No: 12352. Warrant Officer. RAAF. DOB: 27/5/1919 at Terang, Vic. Enlisted 23/10/1940 at Melbourne, Vic. Discharged 8/1/1946. Top centre: Australian Flag Bottom centre: Spurrell: Kenneth Edwards Service No: 120787. RAAF. Leading Aircraftman. Born 21/10/11924 at Camperdown, Victoria. Enlisted 12/11/1942 at Melbourne, Vic. Discharged 10/1/1946 Top right: Spurrell: Graham Lyle. Service No: A 38867. RAAF. Born 3/11/1933 at Colac, Vic. Enlisted ?? at Caulfield, Vic. National Service. Discharged ?? Bottom left: Spurrell: Douglas: Service No: VX 69390. Signalman, Australian Army. Born 26/11/1922 at Hinnomunjie, Vic. Enlisted 5/1/1942 at Colac, Vic. Discharged 4/1/1947 Bottom right: Spurrell: Clifford Lindsay. Service No: VX 500607. Born 2/2/1927 at Camperdown, Vic. Enlisted ? at Colac, Vic. Stationed in Japan -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper (collection) - Kenneth Stewart
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Bendigo Military MuseumFinancial record - PAY BOOK, c.WWII
Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Pay Book No: 335099. Green buckram soft covered Pay Book. 25 pages with cut edges. 8 page booklet detailing pay rates, stapled to the inside of the back cover. Pages detail next of kin, pay rates, allowances & other credits. All amounts are in Australian currency. Handwritten in black ink on front cover: Official No: 410533 Surname: DAVEY Christian Names: Frederick Gardner Handwritten in black ink on p1: F.G. DAVEY'S personal details Handwritten in black ink on other pages: Details of pay. Stamped in blue ink on pages: CANCELLED & DISCHARGED.pay, books, raaf -
Bendigo Military MuseumFinancial record - PAY BOOKS ARMY, Australian Government, 1914-1919
Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233 enlisted on 2.9.14. Embarked 22.9.14. WIA accidentally 27.7.17 GSW to chest. WIA 30.9.17 GSW to the head. To Hospital 28.7.18 with Diarrhoea . Discharged from the AIF 23.2.19. Refer 1662.3, 1663P. .1) AIF soldier's paybook for Moller, Frederick 2233, paybook no 251573. Unit 103 How Battery. .2) AIF soldier's paybook for Moller, Frederick Campbell 2233, driver 103 Bty 3 FAB, paybook no 251573. .3) Envelope to hold paybooks. Addressed to Mr FC Moller, Glengarry, Gippsland..1)& .2) Stamped on both covers "Australian Imperial Force Soldier's paybook"documents-service records, pay books, moller, -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - KIT BAG WW2, 1939
Item issued to Eric MacCALLUM No VX41169, enlisted on 26.6.40, 2/32nd Batt 9th Div AIF, age 31 years 9 months, promoted Cpl 6.8.1940, embarked 15.9.1940 for the Middle East, hospital 25.11.1940 with Haemorhoids, rejoinn unit 17.12.1940, attends Mortar and Grenade schools, hospital 16.8.1941 with PUO, taken POW 17.2.1942 at El Alamein. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Middle East Campaigns. As a POW it appears he was interred from 1942/43 in Italy then 1943/45 in XV111Austria. He describes his conditions in the camps as fair and that he worked on road works. This is a brief description as to his treatment in his records. Embarked from England 4.7.1945 and disembarked in Sydney on 8.8.1945. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 12.9.1945.Canvas Kit bag with stenciled name and details on side and base.In handwritten lettering - "B2 - RZABL- Q" Stencilled - "VX41169 E. MacCallum"containers, military equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumFinancial record - PAY BOOKS AND PASSPORT, 1916-1919
James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. For main details refer 169P. James Worland Mills No 3441 enlisted in the AIF on 7.9.16 age 18 years 5 months in the 9th reinforcements 59th Batt. Enlistment papers signed by his parents stated that he was not to embark for overseas until he turned 19 years. Embarked 16.7.17. While in France he passed Lewis Gunnery School. Reached the rank of T/Sgt on 6.3.19. Discharged from the AIF on 10.10.19. A much larger photo in a ornate wood frame is in the collection. Refer 403P, other refer 166.3, 167.6Items relating to J.W.Mills. .1) Blue cloth passport with fold-out & photograph. .2) Tan cloth pay book. .3) Tan cloth pay book..1) Inscribed 'Mr. J. W. Mills, stamped 302711. .2) Pay book stamped 600263 .3) Pay book stamped 600263documents, paybooks, passports, military -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE & PAYBOOK WW1, C. October1916 and 22.4.1918
... 11.1.918 and then discharged Medically unfit “Senility” 22.4.1918 ...Edward George Longstaff No 3381, enlisted 31.10.1916 age 44years 2 months, embarked for England 6.12.916, posted to 2nd Pioneer Bn, embark for France 22.5.1917, classified with Rhuematism 10.11.1917 and returned to England, Returned to Aust 11.1.918 and then discharged Medically unfit “Senility” 22.4.1918..1) Certificate of Discharge Register No 374 in the name of Regt 3381 Private Edward George LONGSTAFF, 2nd Pioneer Battalion. Cream heavy paper with black writing. .2) Maroon coloured cloth covered Pay Book in the name of 3381 Private Edward George LONGSTAFF.certificate, administrative, paybook -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - MOSQUITO NET, C.WW1
The net belonged to Florence Emily Grylls. She enlisted in the AAMC reinforcements as Staff Nurse on 20.6.17 age 29 years. Embarked on 30.6.17 and disembarked Bombay on 30.7.17. She nursed at 3 different hospitals. Hospital with Influenza serious on 17.10.18. Embarked for Australia 28.2.19. Discharged from the service 17.1.20. Letters in the records show that she worked at Caulfield Repatriation Hospital after the war. Refer 03 her brother John.White cotton mesh with muslin top section & edges Tapes & string at corners for suspendingnetting mosquito, equipment, military use -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE, DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, 1915 - 1919
... RECORD OF SERVICE, DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED ... of Service book. 2. Certificate of Discharge. Administrative record ...John Killeen No 1323. Refer Cat No 2824 for his service history also Cat No 2825.3.Tan veneer wood frame with glass front, white cardboard backing holding items re John Killeen. 1. Record of Service book. 2. Certificate of Discharge."No 1323 Cpl John Killeen Corps Cyclist Batt, 10th reinforcements 4th Light Horse Regiment AIF. 19.7.1915 - 27.8.1919. Formerly of Strickland Road Bendigo"military history - service records, documents - army records, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK, KOREA, Australian Government, Record of Service, 1950
Norman Tupper, refer Cat No 6860. 51455 Norman Tupper RAR Korea served 3 Apr 1952 - 24 Mar 1953 Qualified as a driver 1954 Transferred to the Royal Australian Survey Corps in 1955, qualified as a Surveyor Topo 1956 and was promoted Corporal in 1956, discharged 13 July 1956.Book, Australian Military Forces, Record of Service, Male Member. Brown cardboard cover, printed black ink, Commonwealth of Australia crest."Army No: 5/1455 Rank: CPL Name: Tupper N"documents - army records, military history - service records, passchendaele barracks trust, royal australian survey corps -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD of SERVICE & DEMOBILISATION BOOKS WW2, Aust Govt
... information relating to discharge - stapled. Administrative record ...1. Record of Service book gives details on Serviceman on enlistment, description and instructions to soldiers. 2. Demobilisation Procedure book outlining details of demobilisation issued to each soldier upon demob. Refer No.5687 for details on NX94268 Roy Taylor.1. Brown cover booklet with 40 internal pages in green, containing details of enlistment, physical description, education and health details and personnel records. 2. Brown cover booklet with 31 pages inside, white paper containing information relating to discharge - stapled.1. On front "NX94268", "Gnr", "Taylor R.H." . 2. On front - name and address of Roy Hilton Taylor.record of service, demobilisations, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK WW2, C.1942
Neil Walton Davis initially enlisted in the CMF V68097 possibly early 1942 then transferring to the 2nd AIF as VX119616 on 1.12.1942 age 29 years. On discharge from the Army 25.6.1945 he held the rank of L/Sgt in RR & GDD.Soldiers Record of Service Book AAB 83 re N.W Davis.“VX119616 DAVIS, NEIL WALTON”documents, military service, army records, service records, davis -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE & DEMOBILIZATION BOOKS WW2
... discharge records .1) Record of Service Book, AAB 83, brown ...Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591 2nd AIF. Refer 546.2 for service history also 1026, 1029.2P..1) Record of Service Book, AAB 83, brown in colour re VX25591 Pte. E.H Hildebrandt. .2) Demobilisation Procedure Book AAB 87 No 240347, brown in colour re VX25591 Pte. E.H Hildebrandt.books, military-army-records, discharge records -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK WW2, 1942-46
William (Billy) Bird VX 113169 enlisted in the 2/14th Batt 2nd AIF on 19.10.42 age 18 years. He served in the Pacific and was discharged from the Army on 21.8.46. Refer 136.2P re his sister Bettie. Refer 127.56 re Colin Odlum.Record of Service book A.A.B 83 re W Bird. Khaki card covers."VX113169 Pte Bird W"documents-records, military history-service records, army -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK & DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 1945
... RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK & DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2... 23.6.1945 to 19.11.1945. On discharge from the Army 30.11.1945 he ...Items relate to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282. Enlisted 11.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF age 22 years 10 months. Served in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from 23.6.1945 to 19.11.1945. On discharge from the Army 30.11.1945 he was a Sergeant in No 1 Ordnance Field Park AASC. Refer Reg No's 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.2. .1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83, brown, card covered. .2) Certificate of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF. Details name, rank, unit, service home & abroad, enlistment & discharge dates. Paper sheet with black printed ink..1) Handwritten in ink at top: Left: Army No: VX31282 Centre: Rank: Sgt Right: Name: DAY H M .2) Information typed at top centre: VX31282 Sergeant Howard Maxwell DAY 11 Jun 1940 - 30 Nov 1945documents - certificates, books - military -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW1, 9.11.1918
... Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW1 ...James BROWN No 5977 enlisted in the AIF in 19th reinforcements 5th Batt on 30.11.1915 aged 32 years 3 months. Embarked for England 27.7.1916, transfer to 37th Battalion 23.9.1916, hospitalised 9.10.1916 with Scabies. Rejoined unit 6.1.1917, allowed Regt No 5977A, embarked for France 25.2.1917. Hospitalised 16.3.1917 with Enteritis, rejoined unit 25.3.1917. Hospitalised 21.5.1917 with Debility, rejoined unit 1.6.1917. Hospitalised 14.6. 1917 with Exhaustion later as growth in groin. From here he gets himself into trouble. Hospitalised 24.12.1917 with Nephritis, discharged from the AIF 9.11.1918 medically unfit.Certificate of Discharge Register No 547 for James BROWN Regt No 5977 AIFdocuments - certificates, military history - army records -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW1, 16.3.19
... . Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW1 ...John BROWNLESS No 6317, 4th FAB. Refer Cat No 21 for his service details.Certificate of discharge from the AIF re J BROWNLESS 6317, medically unfit. Parchment paper, yellowed giving details of service during WWI.documents, military, certificates -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE VIETNAM, 27.7.1945
... and imprisoned in Germany. Discharged from the A.I.F 27.7.45. Refer 1102 ...Walter William Forbes enlisted on 6.11.39 serving 40 days in Australia and 1863 days overseas. He was taken P.O.W in North Africa and imprisoned in Germany. Discharged from the A.I.F 27.7.45. Refer 1102, 1103.44, 1106."Certificate of Discharge" from the 2nd A.I.F re W. Forbes. On yellow parchment paper, double sided giving details of his Name, Rank, Regt No, period of Service, dates and physical appearance."Certificate No 173552" "VX 953 Dvr Walter Forbes 6 Aust Division ASC"documents - certificates, military history, army/records, forbes, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 1.3.1946
... record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2 ...M.C.WILLOUGHBY VX54056, 2nd AIF, POW. Refer Cat No 1115 for his service details.Certificate of discharge for Merton Charles Willoughby. Certificate No 495683. Cream coloured paper with black text. Has details of name, rank, Regt No, days of service, enlistment & discharge dates, physical appearance.documents - certificates, military history - army, pow, willoughby -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW2, 24.10.45
... , rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. Administrative record ...Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - SERVICE, TELEGRAM AND PHOTO WW1, circa 1918
Harry Thompson was from Australia. He enlisted in New Zealand No 69437, 2nd Batt Canterbury Infantry Regiment. He was WIA early September 1918 and admitted to hospital United Kingdom on 10th September with a GSW slight to the right leg. He served 1 year 110 days overseas and was discharged from the Army 25.6.19. Refer 1258, 2026.2, 2027..1) Photo, black and white copy of a New Zealand Soldier in uniform re H.Thompson. .2) New Zealand Military Forces Telegram dated 20th September to Mrs J.W Thompson of Sebastion, Bendigo, Victoria re the wounding of H.Thompson. .3) Certificate of Discharge from the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, form No 207, No 53263 re H Thompson. .2) "69437 Harry Thompson" .3) "69437 Pte, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, Harry Thompson, 25th June 1919"documents - certificates, communications - telegraphic, photography - photographs, -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, FRAMED WW1, 13/4/1919
... date. Administrative record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, FRAMED ...Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM No 4472 enlisted in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 28.1.16. Transferred to 57th Batt 1.4.16. Promoted Sergeant 4.4.16. Embarked for France 17.6.16. Hospital on arrival at Marseille with Influenza 22.6.16. WIA remaining on duty 17.12.16. Promoted to CSM 7.2.17. Promoted to RSM 5.4.17. Awarded the "The Distinguished Conduct Medal" at Glencorse Wood over period 25-27 Sept 1917. (Refer 894) Hospital 24.4.18 with Cellilitis back. Discharged from the AIF 13.4.19. Refer 207P, 208.7,1826. Copy of Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re E.F Dawson No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Certificate details enlistment date, Name, Rank, Regt No, age, service home and abroad and discharge date.military-army-records, cerificates, discharge aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - SERVICE, DISCHARGE AND LEAVE, WW1
... - British Armies in France No 91724. .3) BB form No 10, Record ...James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. Refer 169P.Items relating to J.W.Mills. .1) Return ticket from London No 4242. .2) Leave Pass - British Armies in France No 91724. .3) BB form No 10, Record of his service from his War records. .4) Permission - Leave of Absence dated 12th June 1919. .5) Note - Permission to be in Cologne from 21/6/19 to 23/6/19 .6) Certificate of Discharge from the AIF with details of his servicemilitary history, documents-certificates -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, FRAMED WW1, 30/5/1919
... of service home and abroad and discharge date. Administrative record ...Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW1, 30.12.1918
... on 25.5.1915 32nd Battalion aged 21. Discharged 8.12.1915 being ...Certificate relates to Frank Harry WEAVER No 643. Enlisted on 25.5.1915 32nd Battalion aged 21. Discharged 8.12.1915 being medically unfit - eyesight. Enlisted 1.8.1917 in 10th Reinforcements 5th Pioneers No 3926. Embarked 3.10.1917 for England, transferred to 32nd Battalion England on 2.1.1918. Returned to Australia for discharge with Trachoma on 15.2.1918 not due to misconduct.Certificate of Discharge, D516. Yellowed parchment paper, details re name, rank, regiment no, enlistment & discharge dates, physical description. All print in black, hand written in black.certificates, discharge, -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, MEDICAL WW1, 1) 14.8.1919; .2) 8.11.1916
... record CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, MEDICAL WW1 ...Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service records. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Certificate of discharge from the AIF form No 176469 re H.E HEWSTON No 40, 3rd Pioneer Battalion. Parchment paper double sided with details on name, rank, regimental No, enlistment, personal details. .2) Document, blue paper, re The Prevention of Trench Feet and Frostbite, 8 points.military history - service records, documents - medical, certificates, trench feet
