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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, E. R. Steen
Set of documents and a photograph of Flying Officer Ernest Roy Steen a World War 2 RAAF serviceman (refer to item 00308.1 to 00308.4). His enlistment date in the Royal Australian Air Force was 25/10/1940, and his service number 19398. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Website, Heidelberg Golf Club, Heritage matters: items and snippets from the archives of Heidelberg Golf Club. No 2 April 2016, 2016_04
... , professional at the club, who enlisted in the RAAF and was killed 8... on Donald Foster Walker, professional at the club, who enlisted ...No. 2 April 2016 features article on Donald Foster Walker, professional at the club, who enlisted in the RAAF and was killed 8 April 1943.5 page printed from website, black and white text and images.heidelberg golf club, donald foster walker -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb, Mid 20th Century
RAAF NCO J E J Webb enlisted in New South Wales and served in the RAAF during WW2The Medal was awarded to RAAF NCO 166516 J E J Webb at the completion of his service1939-1945 Medal, Silver in colour with Red, Blue and White Ribbon not mountedAround the circumfarance of the medal 166516 J E J Webbraaf, ww2, webb -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Pay Books R W Pickford, 1941
V92102 R W Pickford served during WW2 and remained in Australia. His date of birth is 1895 by my calculation R W Pickford would have been approximately 46 years of age on enlistment. However 13336 R W Pickford served during WW1 with Australian Army Medical Corps. The items are original and belonged to Robert William Pickford.Two x Pay Books, oblong, buff/brown colour. Abdulla Cigarette Tin with RAAF Insigna, three Rising Sun Hat Badges, one Rising Sun Collar Badge. A belt with Hat Badges attached. Miscellaneous Collar Badges, Hat Badges and Buttons. Newspaper clippings from the Adelaide Chronicle 1916.Pay Books - V92102 Robert William Pickford.13336 r w pickford, v92102 r w pickford, pay books, badges -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RAAF Flying Log Books, circa April 1937
... 416423 C C Gardner enlisted into the RAAF In Adelaide, SA...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula 416423 C C Gardner enlisted into the RAAF ...416423 C C Gardner enlisted into the RAAF In Adelaide, SA. There is no information in the Flight Log Book relating to his training and Service, however there is a parcel of personal letters, paper clippings, telegrams etc that would indicate that 416423 C C Gardner was in England during WW2, one letter advises of his Award of Distinguished Flying Cross. 403619 A Kennedy enlisted into the RAAF in 1941 and trained in Narrandera. Later in the Flight Log Book there are entries of him being at MacLeod, Alberta. At this point in time there is no other information on 403619 A Kennedy.These RAAF Flight Log Books are originals and belong to 4166423 C C Gardner DFC and 403619 A Kennedy, both served during WW2.Two x Flying Log Books, Form A18 (Revised April, 1937) (RAF Form 414). The books are almost square, blue cloth covers, white pages.One Book belongs to Aus 416423 C C Gardner. One Book belongs to 403619 A Kennedy.416423 c c gardner raaf, 403619 a kennedy raaf,, raaf flight log books, london, alberta -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
'A Little Parable'. A humourous piece written in the 1950s, about Bob's friend (and Madge's younger sister Betty's husband) LES ROSS, Reg. No. 2475, a veteran of the 5th Machine Gun Company, 18th Battalion, in the Middle East and on the Western Front and later, a fighter pilot with the Australian Flying Corps. He re-enlisted in WW2 and served in the RAAF, in northern Australia, in air traffic control. (Photos of Les courtesy of Les and Betty's son, Robert Hamilton Ross)
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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
RAAF Gaberdine Overcoat, Australian Government Clothing Factory (A.G.C.F.), 1976
This coat was issued to Airman Bernard Farley in 1976 as an initial issue of uniform. Bernard was enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in Warrnambool on 26th January 1976. This item is a Royal Australian Air Force uniform that was issued for the airman Bernard Farley. It has historic and social significance as an item of local military history. It is also in near perfect condition.RAAF Blue Gaberdine Greatcoat/Overcoat. Double Breasted. Belted at waist. Partly lined inside body; sleeves fully lined. Two vertical pocket openings at belt height give access to large inner pocket and to separate inner clothing. Double line of 5 Gold coloured plastic(?) buttons with Crown and Wingson on left and right front of coat. Single black plastic button on inside of coat immediately behind top left gold button. Epaulettes on shoulders are attached at outer end and have a small gold coloured button and button hole attachment at inner end; 'RAAF' sewn in lighter blue thread on outer end of each epaulette. Sleeves have 3 small gold buttons on cuffs.Attachment inside collar reads; A.G.C.F. (Australian Government Clothing Factory) Vic 1976. Broad Arrow Symbol. 8405.66.013.6603. Size 3L. No. NAME. Attachment inside lower left reads; handwritten, 17481, E746813, 3L,30560. 27.Blue Stamp - S broad arrow Nraaf, great coat, royal australian air force, r.a.a.f., air force, uniform, coat, bernard farley, farley, airman, warrnambool, warrnambool rsl -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt, 1940s
This skirt belonged to Joan Elizabeth Peck who served with the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Joan was born on 27 July 1919 in Acton England and enlisted in Echuca on the 6 January 1943. At the time of her discharge from the RAAF in 1945, Joan was serving as an Aircraftwoman with the 2 Air Observers School in Mount Gambier. Throughout the war, the Mt Gambier base operated under the Empire Air Training Scheme.This skirt was donated by the owner, Joan Peck, and has significant provenance. The inscriptions throughout facilitate significant research ability, though records are not publicly accessible and digitised at this time. Joan Peck’s uniform is also significant as an item of social history, revealing the role of local women in the home front war effort. Light khaki coloured skirt in cotton fabric. A-line skirt constructed of four panels with two darts on the back and two pockets on the front (as per photograph in Supplementary File). Side fastening on the left side with a series of four steel hook and eye fasteners. Two fasteners on the back waistband which are tightened by pulling through two steel rings. Peach-cream coloured bias binding on interior of hem. Label attached to the interior waistband of the skirt back, to the left and right of which is a handwritten inscription.Waistband label reads: “V298/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1942/SIZE PECK” Inscription handwritten on waistband interior: “105135.” To the right of the interior label: “J. E. PECK”skirt, uniform, second world war, royal australian air force, world war ii, women -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - RAAF Jacket and trousers, 1940s
This RAAF uniform is believed to have belonged to Flying Officer Russell Miller, the son of William and Muriel Miller of Warrnambool. Russell Miller attended Warrnambool High School and worked for the Warrnambool City Council before enlisting in World War 11. He was killed in flying operations over Germany in 1944. Died 28 Sept 1944. Remembered at Rheinburg War Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. More info @ https://cwgc.org/find/find-war-dead This uniform is a poignant memento of one Warrnambool's brave heroes of World War 11.1 The jacket is made of navy blue wool with a rever collar, four front pockets, eight buttons with air force insignia and navy cloth lining. The two sleeves have metal insignia and black and cream braiding. Above the front left pocket is a stitched blue and white applique. The jacket has a cloth belt with a rusted metal buckle. .2 The trousers are made of navy blue wool with two pockets, a buttoned fly and there are six buttons evenly stitched around the waist band. There is also a metal clasp on the waist band. RAAFraaf, flying officer russell miller, raaf uniform 1940's -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Documents of Owen Edgar Tink
Born in Derby, Tasmania, Tink enlisted in January 1941 and was discharged in December 1945. Documents include Flying Log Book, RAAF ID, paybooks and certificates of training and service.Official WWII RAAF documents and photographs of Flying Officer Owen Tink (401289). owen edgar tink, wwii, raaf, flying log book -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Collection of Robert Edward Jenkins
Ballarat born Robert Jenkins (6th Field Company Engineers) embarked from Sydney on board HMAT A40 Ceramic in November 1915. Twice wounded ("shell-shocked"), he returned to Australia in April 1919. Robert Edward Jenkins enlisted in the army (V195393) in December 1941 and in October 1942 joined the RAAF. At discharge, he was a Flight Lieutenant in 514 Squadron.Postcards, photographs, flying log book and film negatives of Robert Edward Jenkins (RAAF s/n 419813) and Robert Jenkins (r/n 3295)robert jenkins, robert edward jenkins, 6 field company engineers, 514 squadron, georgina jenkins (nee lynch), philip henry rutlidge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney
... enlisted in the RAAF in 1941 and was dicharged in 1945.... James Ferguson Mahoney was born in Bendigo in 1901. He enlisted ...James Ferguson Mahoney was born in Bendigo in 1901. He enlisted in the RAAF in 1941 and was dicharged in 1945.Reference for Mr. J F Mahoney (assistant manager at Myer Bendigo) dated 26th June 1941 for admission to RAAF. Reference is on Myers, Pall Mall & Williamson Streets, Bendigo letterhead. Cream coloured paper. social history, myer business history, james ferguson mahoney, myer, reference -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ivan Southall, Bluey Truscott, 1958
... in 1939, Truscott enlisted in the RAAF in 1940 amidst considerable ...Biography of Keith William Truscott (1916-1943) ('Bluey') concentrating on his service during World War II. Truscott, born at Prahran, Melbourne became one of Australia's best-known flying aces of the Second World War. Already famous as a footballer, playing Australian Rules for Melbourne's premiership team in 1939, Truscott enlisted in the RAAF in 1940 amidst considerable publicity.p.202Biography of Keith William Truscott (1916-1943) ('Bluey') concentrating on his service during World War II. Truscott, born at Prahran, Melbourne became one of Australia's best-known flying aces of the Second World War. Already famous as a footballer, playing Australian Rules for Melbourne's premiership team in 1939, Truscott enlisted in the RAAF in 1940 amidst considerable publicity.air pilots - military - biography, truscott keith william 1916-1943 -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, 356 Wings Over Salbani, 2002-2005
G. Piper was in the RAAF from December 1941 until March 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator pilot between May 1944 and July 1945 with 356 Squadron.This oral history of Geoffrey Piper is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Benalla, Deniliquin,Essendon,Mallala,Long Newnton,Harwell and Kolar.He saw active service in the ACSEA Theatre flying B-24 Liberator aircraft.Paper printed transcript booklet with central staples.356 Wings Over Salbani. Pilot Officer Geoffrey Charles Piper 410373. Royal Australian Air Force Date of Enlistment: 6 December 1941 Melbourne Per Ardua Ad Astra " Through Difficulties to the Stars" on a Printed map background.oral history raaf world war ii -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Functional object - Identity Tag, RAAF Identity Tag
... Sergeant Dorizzi enlisted in the RAAF in May 1944 until his ...These metal identity tags were worn by RAAF personal during WWIIFlight Sergeant Dorizzi enlisted in the RAAF in May 1944 until his discharge in December 1945 and was a member of 12 Squadron.Round metal Identity Tag with hole in top for attachment.Fluting around edge and engraved.DORRIZZI.W.E. 442160, RAAF, R.C. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Ernest Arthur "Mick" Mincham, April 2022
... Ernest Mincham enlisted in the RAAF from April 1940 until... enlisted in the RAAF from April 1940 until his death on 4 October ...Ernest Mincham enlisted in the RAAF from April 1940 until his death on 4 October 1943Ernest Mincham was an WAG on B-24 Liberators, serving with RAF Squadrons 120 and 206 in Coastal Command, during 1943.USB Stick- Document photos and photo information -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Booklet
No 1 Wireless Air Gunners School RAAF Ballarat Christmas Card From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Bi fold booklet with blue ribbon bindingpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c. 1944
Photograph of RAAF Squadron in front of aircraft From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. Black and white photograph of airmen in front of aircraftpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force, john hudson wilkinson -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate, D Murray
... Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted in the RAAF on 28... Desmond Murray was born on 2/3/25 at Moyhu and enlisted ...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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Cartridges, St Louis Ordnance Plant, 1942
The headstamp on these cartridges indicates they were manufactured in 1942 at the St Louis Ordnance Plant in Missouri USA. They were souvenired and engraved by Australian servicemen in New Guinea during WW2. All five cartridges are engraved with RAAF and Dutch New Guinea with one having additional engraving of Hollandia, Nadzab and Merauke. They belonged to 285492 Maurice Gerard HENDERSON born 21/9/1899 who enlisted at the age of 40 and served with the RAAF during WW2. He was deployed on 26/5/1944 with 113 FCU to Merauke in New Guinea.No. 13 Fighter Sector Headquarters was formed at Garbutt airfield on 16 Apr 1943. They embarked from Cairns, Queensland on 27 Jun 1943 and disembarked at Merauke on 2 Jul 1943. The Unit was renamed as No.113 Fighter Control Unit (113 FCU) on 7 Mar 1944. They moved to Townsville on 25 Feb 1945. The Unit was finally disbanded on 22 Apr 1945.Five white metal cartridges with round base tampered to a pointed top.Headstamp - SL 42 Engraved - RAAF Dutch New Guinea raaf, ww2, cartridge sl42, new guinea -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW2 Medals
Three WW2 service medals awarded to Alfred Harry MERIGAN 40471 - born on 13/2/1907 London, England. Next of Kin - wife Myrtle MERIGAN nee FURPHY (Shepparton) He was an instrument maker and Orchardist. Enlisted Melbourne on 12/5/1941 into the RAAF serving with the 21 and 83 Squadron. He was discharged on 26/11/1945 and died on 20/2/1977 aged 70 years. Medals are :- The War Medal 1939-1945/The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945/The Pacific StarSmall one box containing three military medals with multi-colour striped ribbons attached.40471 - A H Meriganww2, raaf, medals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Perkins RAAF, 12/01/1942 12:00:00 AM
Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham.Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham instructing him to attend enlistment as a Trainee Group (V) in Group Five and listing rates of pay.Letter from the RAAF No.1 Recruiting Centre to Mr. G. B. Perkins, 5 Harrison St., Mitcham. royal australian air force, perkins, g. b. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAAF Blue Forage Cap, 1944
This cap potentially belonged to Ronald Edward Smith, Service number 419886. Date of birth - 30 Jun 1916 : Place of birth - MELBOURNE VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - SMITH ETHELThis hat holds representative significance as a generic RAAF officers forage cap. Further research into the potential owner could uncover other significance.Dark blue cap with medal ribbon attached to the side. RAAF eagle badge attached to peak of cap left hand side. Two buttons at peak of cap. The cap is lined with brown polished cotton twill and has a light brown cotton velveteen sweatband.Tag inside cap: 330 1944/Made in Australia / Size 1/8 Service number written in pen: 419886 (or 419856)raaf, australia, air force, cap, hat, beret, wwii, world war two -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Cardboard Box with various items relating to-Roland Walter Nicholls RAAF Service Number41414. Enlisted 23/06/1941
... with various items relating to-Roland Walter Nicholls RAAF Service ...*****Box of various items to be documented***** ---Contains Medals* Letters Mrs. E Nicholls (Mother?) Other Letters*Photographs*Newspaper Cutouts*Postcards Etc.. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Picture - Framed
This object relates to Gordon Powell STEWART. He was born on 29/12/1900 in Buninyong, VIC. Gordon Powell served in the Army (VX61776) enlisting on, 20/08/1941 in Buninyong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 AUST GEN HOSP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 30/11/1945. Gordon Powell STEWART was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is William STEWART. Gordon Stewart was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Pacific Star
This object relates to Gordon Powell STEWART. He was born on 29/12/1900 in Buninyong, VIC. Gordon Powell served in the Army (VX61776) enlisting on, 20/08/1941 in Buninyong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 AUST GEN HOSP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 30/11/1945. Gordon Powell STEWART was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is William STEWART. Gordon Stewart was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Gordon Powell STEWART. He was born on 29/12/1900 in Buninyong, VIC. Gordon Powell served in the Army (VX61776) enlisting on, 20/08/1941 in Buninyong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 AUST GEN HOSP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 30/11/1945. Gordon Powell STEWART was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is William STEWART. Gordon Stewart was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Gordon Powell STEWART. He was born on 29/12/1900 in Buninyong, VIC. Gordon Powell served in the Army (VX61776) enlisting on, 20/08/1941 in Buninyong, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 AUST GEN HOSP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 30/11/1945. Gordon Powell STEWART was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is William STEWART. Gordon Stewart was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dog Tags
This object relates to Sydney Oswald CLARK. He was born on 21/01/1923 in Ararat, VIC. Sydney Oswald served in the AMF (VX15042 V240218) enlisting on, 26/11/1941 in Ararat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 31/51 AUST INF BN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/07/1946. Sydney Oswald CLARK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Percival Oswald CLARK (Father).A 2753/ DALE J V/RAAF/CofEsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat