Information from "The AIF Project" Lieutenant Reginald Frank Barratt was born in 1879 in Withington, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Regimental number 2166. 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, Military District 3 and Military District 6. Arrived in Australia in 1903 aged 24. Address was Mount Street, Heidelberg, Victoria. Occupation - Farmer. Enlistment date was 17th August 1914. Served with the 68 Battery Royal Field Artillery during the South African War. Rank on enlistment was Sergeant. Embarkation details - Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria on board Transport A2 Geelong on 19th September 1914. Rank Lieutenant - Unit 1st Divisional Ammunition Column. Information from the Roll of Honour - Awarded Royal Human Society Medal for saving three lives from drowning in Orange River during South African War. Wounded at Zillebeke, near Ypres, Belgium. Died of wounds 22nd August 1917 at the age of 38. Buried at Bedford House Cemetery, Enclosure No 2, (Plot 1, R0w F, Grave 23), Zillebeke, Belgium. Panel number , Roll of Honour Australian War Memorial British War Medal - The medal was struck by the Royal Mint, is a silver disc 36mm in diameter with a straight clasp suspended without swivel. The obverse shows Sir Bertram Mackennal's bare headed effigy of King George V facing left with the legend 'GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMD - "George V, King of all the British Isles & Emperor of India". The reverse, designed by William McMillan, shows St George, naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical & mental strength which achieved victory of Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross bones. In the background are ocean waves and just off centre near the right upper time is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914-1918 appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wide with 3mm wide royal blue band, 2mm wide black band, 3mm wide white band repeated in reverse order and separated by 16mm wide orange band. Victory Medal - The medal is bronze disc 36mm in diameter with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words 'THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION 1914-1918', all surrounded by a laurel leaf. The watered silk ribbon is 32mm wided has two rainbow design with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges, moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet.The recipients name, rank and unit are impressed on the bottom edge of the medals - Lieut F Barratt AIF

Ship to Shore was first printed in 1997. Inspired by the Jottings From Our Log, this modern version is generally published quarterly (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring) Articles are written by the mission's staff and give updates about shipping and seafaring news, staff, events, board Committee, heritage. It is sent by post or email to supporters, members, volunteers and friends of the mission. It is also available to the public in the Flying Angel club and online on the website.Ship to Shore is a valable source of informationship to shore, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, victoria, news, events, open house, seafaring life, shipping, sailors, seamen, sponsors, marketing, flying angel, staff, chaplains, heritage, community, xmas, christmas, welfare, board members, rodney oliver, bill romney, geelong mission, barque shandon, yarra river, southbank, casino, sea sunday, 1997

Research materials used by David Wetherill to investigate whether the deaths of two children by fire in the Montmorency area in December 1868 were registered. Comprises searches of Pioneer Index, Inquest Index, and copies of Age, Kyneton Observer and Geelong Advertiser newspaper articles via Trove. The deaths were reputed to be the first in the area. No registrations were found in the investigation.7 p. Digger Pioneer & Inquest index results, with 2 p. of copies of newspaper articles published in circa 14 December 1868montmorency

Alan Partington's hoe movies: Reel 1: Football Greensborough; Reel 2: Stawell Gift; Reel 3: Homecoming; Kids at Zoo; Geelong HeatsThree 8mm movie films in yellow card boxes.greensborough football club, stawell gift, geelong heats, alan partington

Australian Army issue slouch hat issued to all members of the Australian Army owned by a person by the name of Phipps.Post World War 2 Australian Army Hat pinned into the slouch position. The pinned brim has a Rising Sun Badge attached by two metal pins. Hat Band is cotton and rouched. It also has a leather chin strap. Hand written on leather band inside the hat: PHIPPS Embossed into leather band: MADE BY/"FAYREFIELD"/MELBOURNE/6 5/8/19[indecipherable]australian army slouch rising sun phipps fayrefield

This book belonged to Australian Army Officer Major W.A. Cronk.This book is designed for Officer's on Active Service and at manoeuvres and on instructional exercises in conjunction with operations.Brown imitation leather covered book oblong in shape.W.A. Cronk 59 Bn on front cover. Inside first page Major W.A. Cronk 2/14 Trng Bn. J.W.B. Anderson B Coy. 59th Infantry Coburg. On the spine FSPB 1932.book field service pocket 59 bn 2/14 trng bn

Handbook for the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV 1930 Supplement 2.Handbook used by Military Personnel in relation to the .303-IN Vickers Machine Gun and Tripod Mounting, Mark IV.A small oblong book buff in colour cardboard outer cover.On the front cover in pencil Capt W.A. Cronk 59 Bn. On the front cover in ink B.W. Pulver.machine gun, tripod mounting, mounting

This Manual would have been used by Military Personnel of Protection against Gas and Air Raids, Respirators, Passive Air Defence.Safety precautions for Members of the Military circa 1930 and beyond.An oblong manual there are two seperate covers to the manual which are cardboard construction and coloured red. The covers are tied together with a black shoe lace. Inside the covers are Pamphlet No 1 Protection Against Gas in the Field, Pamphlet No 2 Respirators, Pamphlet No no 3 Passive Air DefenceOn the first Pamphlet stamped 115 G.H. Heidelberg. In ink the figures 79.gas, air raids, respirators, passive air defence, military, personnel.

A book in the possession of Major W.A. Cronk 59 Bn used in the training of Military Personnel in the early 20th Century.This book would have been used in the training of Military Personnel in Small Arms Training.An oblong book/pamphlet buff colour cardboard cover.On the front cover in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. Inside page 2 in ink W.A. Cronk. Major. 59 Bn. army, military, small arms, .303-inch machine gun, fire control.

A training manual of Field Engineering for use by the Australian Military Forces.A Training Manual used by Australian Military Forces in the early 20th Century.An oblong book, pink cardboard cover, red taped spine. The figure 2 in ink on the front cover. In stamp on the front cover 4th Anti-Tank Regt. A.I.F.training, engineering, field, military,

These Medals were awarded to Pte F A Sowerby who served in the AIF during WW 2The Medals are the originals of Pte SowerbyFour Medals, 2 Stars Brass Colour, 2 Medals Silver Colour with identifying ribbons Swing MountedOn the back of the Stars and on the circumference of the Medals VX 73026 F A Sowerbyaif, ww2, awards, sowerby

These are the original medals for VX44919 Pte A N Haines. Pte Haines served during WW2 and was posted to 2/21 Aust Inf Bn. Pte Haines was a POW on Hainan Island and was is presumed to have died on or before 01 May 1945.They are original Medals.Two copper colour stars and two silver colour medals with appropriate ribbons. One Rising Sun collar badge.On the back of the stars and on the edge of the medals the inscription VX44919 A N Haines.medals, vx44919 a n haines

Tropical Dress Trousers for use by members of the AIF posted to 'Desert' Conditions.These uniforms were issued during WW2 to members of the AIF.Khaki colour trousers, cotton material, metal belt buckels x 2. One pair of the trousers has large map pockets.Pair 1 - V54 1945 Made in Australia, Size 35, hand written in ink on right hand inside pocket 2832. Pair 2 - Q7 1943 Made in Australia, Size 30, there is a tag for Regimental No and Name.aif, khaki, trousers tropical, ww2

This is a photograph of Pte Bruce Kingsbury VC who served with the Second AIF 1940-1942.Pte Bruce Kingsbury served in the Middle East and New Guinea. Pte Kingsbury won his VC during the Battle of Isurava. He was the first serviceman to receive the VC in Australian territory.Blue Metal Photograph Frame with Black and White photograph of B S Kingsbury VC.Inscription with the photograph - In proud memory of Pte Bruce Steel Kingsbury, VC. 2/14 Battalion who with great personal courage and at the cost of his life won the Victoria Cross at Isurava by counter attacking and clearing a path through the enemy position. "Lest We Forget"kingsbury ww2 new guinea isurava

This photograph is of 2/4th Independent Company A.I.F Timor 1942-43.This Company was formed in December and posted to Katherine, NT, in March 1942. The Company was deployed to areas between McArthur and Ord Rivers and in August moved to Adelaide River. In September the Company moved to Darwin and boarded the destroyer HMAS Voyager and travelled to East Timor (then Portuguese Timor) to reinforce 2/2nd Independent Company.This photograph is the 2/4th Independent Company Members that served in East Timor 1942-43.A photograph attached to cardboard in a metal frame. The Photograph is covered by perspex instead of glass.2/4th Australian Independent Company, A.I.F. Timor 1942-43.east timor, a.i.f. 2/4th independent company. 1942-43.

These Medals belong to NX28180 E Webb who served with the AIF during WW2.These are the original medals of NX28180 E Webb.5 x Medalss belonging to NX28180 E Webb 2 x gold colour Stars and 3 x silver colour round medals with ribbons. Included are - The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star, The Defence Medal, The War Service Medal 1939-1945, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945.On the back of the Stars - NX 28180 E Webb, on the circumference edge of the medals NX28180 E Webb.nx28180 e webb, ww2, aif

The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945.The Instrument of Surrender ended WW2 in 1945.A paper copy of the Instrument of Surrender in a gold painted wooden frame.Presented to Fred Stanley, Best Wishes from RSL Club Norfolk Island 1995.ww2, instrument of surrender, aif

This Pay Book belongs to 119804 Hubert G Humble who served with the RAAF? during WW2, as a Medical Orderly. This Pay Book (Continuation) was commenced 23 Oct 45 and ceased 02 July 1947.This is the original Pay Book (Continuation) of 119804 Hubert G Humble. A Thick Green Cover Pay Book (M/F 2(A) (continuation) with 24 paper pages of Pay History relating to 119804 Hubert G Humble.119804 Hubert G Humble served as a Medical Orderly with ?RAAF.pay book, raaf, medical orderly, 119804 h g humble, ww2

These medals were awarded to PM5926 R L Bockholt who served during WW2 with - Navy.These medals are the originals belonging to PM5926 R L Bockholt.2 x Stars - 1939-1945 Star and Pacific Star (gold colour), 2 medals Australian Service Medal and 1939 1945 Medal (Silver colour). The ribbons are no attached to the medals.The silver medals - Australian Service Medal and 1939 1945 Medal are inscribed PM5926 R L Bockholt. The Stars - 1939 - 1945 Star and The Pacific Star are not inscribed.ww2, navy, pm 5926 r l bockholt

The Australian Government provided the medallion to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW 2.The medallions were distributed to all surviving veterans, widows and widowers.Gold coloured round medallion.On the front - World War 11 60 years 1945-2005, map of Australia. On the Back - World War 11 Service to Australia, the Australian Coat of Arms.ww2, veterans, 60th anniversary medallion

The Corps of Commissionaires was founded in 1859 to provide work for ex service men. The Corps of Commissionaires is a Security Company and is currently trading as 'Corps Security'. The Company specialises in providing corporate security.This hat badge, buttons and ribbons are the originals of someone who was employed by the Corps of Commissionaires.These items include a hat badge, uniform buttons, 2 x ribbons (colour light blue, dark blue and red) with rosettes. The two rosettes indicate 25 years service.Around to centre of the hat badge and the buttons 'Corps of Commissionaires Victoria'.commissionaires, ex serviceman

Silk Maps were produced by Great Britain and United States during WW2 some 3.5 million Silk Maps and cloth maps were produced for Allied Military Personnel.This Silk Map is an original map from the WW2 era.An oblong, cream colour silk map, Asiatic Series.AAF Cloth Map-Asiatic Series Side 1 - No 34 Southeast China Side 2 - No35 - Northeast Chinaww2, silk map, great britain, united states

These items are originals.These items are the originals that were issued.A Tobacco Tin with four Star badges of rank, two Australia Shoulder Flashes, two Collar Rising Sun Badges, six x 2 penny stamps, one 6 penny stamp, one collar pin, two studs.The tobacco tin - THE 'GREYS' Silk Cut Virginia Tobacco.tobacco, tin badges, stamps

The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during WW2. The 2/6th served in four major campaigns - Kokoda, Buna, Markham-Ramu and Borneo and was involved in the Battle of Kaiapit. Late in the WW2 hostilities 2/6th Commando Squadron was at Balikpapan and attached to 25th Brigade to provide support to the Brigade - reconnaissance patrols, fighting patrols, ambushes and humanitarian assistance to local inhabitants. The 2/6th Commando Squadron was disbanded in 1946. The Sword returned to Australia with a member of 2/6th Commando Squadron VX132826 W G H Burrell. The Book Purple Devils was written by Syd Trigellis Smith in his retirement, he had served during WW2 with 2/2 Field Regiment in New Guinea.VX132826 W G H Burrell served with the AIF during WW2 in New Guinea and posted to 2/6th Commando Squadron and was on Borneo and at Balikpapan. George Burrell was able to being back the sword at the end of hostilities. The Book the Purple Devils is the 2/6th Commando Squadron history as interpreted by Syd Trigellis Smith.Book Purple Devils by Syd Trigellis, Smith, a Japanise Sword - steel blade encased in a leather scabbard and the military history of VX132826 W G H Burrell who served with 2/6 th Commando Squadron.The Book - Purple Devils, a History of 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron, ISBN 064607125-4. vx132826 w g h burrell, ww2, new guinea, 2/6th commando sqn, gunto sword, purple devils

The shin gunto was used by non-commissioned officers the design resembled the officer's shin gunto but were a cheaper quality.These swords are originals of their time and would have belonged to non-commissioned officers.2 x Gunto Japanese Swords, both swords have a curved steel blade, one sword has a metal scabbard, one has a leather scabbard. One sword has a brown tassle indicating the rank of sergeant and three cherry blossoms on the grip, one has three cherry blossoms on the grip however the tassle is missing.The blade of the sword with the metal scabbard has the number - 101657.japanese, sword, non-commissioned officers

500 Pte Ewart W Davis enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was posted to 22 Battalion, Pte Davis was Killed in Action on the Gallipoli Peninsula 17 October 1915. This badge was presented to Pte Davis' family by the Residents of Belmont on 14 February 1920.This badge is the original that was presented to 500 Pte E W Davis family on 14 February 1920 - 500 Pte E W Davis lived in Geelong and enlisted in the AIF on 06 March 1915 and was Killed in Action at Gallipoli Peninsula on 17 October 1915.Gold colour, metal Badge. The badge has crossed rifles on the top front and a crown on the top of the badge.On the front of the badge - AIF, in large print BELMONT, War 1914-5. On the back of the badge - "In memory of Pte Ewart Davis for services rendered from the Residents, 14-2-20.aif, 500 pte e w davis, kia, gallipoli, ww1, belmont

This is a Financial Membership Card for Auburn RSL, 1951. The card has been issued to ?L Pond.This is an original Financial Membership Card that was issued by the Auburn RSL Sub Branch to ?L Pond in 1951.A Financial Membership Card from Auburn RSSAILA,1951, an oblong, grey card, thr RSL Badge on the front, members name and signature and secretary signature. Figures 1 2 3 on the back.Members name and signature - ?L Pond, Secretary signature - ?E Siddon.membership card, auburn rsl, 1951

This is a US Military Helmet WW2 vintage.This is a helmet used by a member of US Defence ForceA Helmet - US Military- green, camouflage and net cover, webbing on the inside and chin straps.Graq 2 on the chip strap and head band.us military helmet,

This disc is an original and belonged to VFX58099 Leila May Ganim, who enlisted into the Australian Army in June 1940. Her rank at discharge - 15 March 1946 - was Lieutenant. Lt Ganim had a previous Regimental Number V10739.This is an original disc that belonged to VFX58099 Lt L M Ganim.A round metal disc, silver colour, a silver chain with attachment for two discs, it appears that one disc is missing.On the front of the disc - VFX58099 Ganin L M RC. On the back of the disc - A 2.vfx58099 l m ganim, v10739 l m ganim, ww2 australian army

VX139182 S B Freeman served with the 2nd Aust Medium Regiment during WW2 and he is featured in this photograph. VX139182 was born in Geelong but enlisted in Karrakatta WA.This is a photograph of a Geelong man VX 139182 S B Freeman who served during WW2 in tge 2nd Aust Medium Regement.An oblong, black and white photograph on photograph paper.Hand writen on the back of the photograph frame - Sydney Barrett Freeman, 2 Aust Medium Regiment, VX 139182. 8th from left, 3rd row down.vx139182 s b freeman, 2nd aust medium regement