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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, REMEMBER TOBRUCH, c1941
Postcard for Christmas of 1941 from Private Norman Huxley to pen pal Thelma Benson. Huxley was Service No. NX18101 from 2/1 Guard Battalion.Two page postcard - faded yellow colour paper. In black and white with page 1 "REMEMBER TOBRUCH". Page 2, A sketch of a Church & Page 3, A message from Norman.Page 1 - 'REMEMBER TOBRUCH" inscription. Page 2 - Sketch of a church marked "THE LANDMARK', Page 3 - "From Norman Huxley to Thelma. Kindest Regards. "Sketched by Pay son of Mr Company as souvenir of Tobruk. tobruk, postcards, 2/1 guards, ww2 -
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Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY - Facsimile, The Education Department, Victoria, "War Service Record 1939 - 1945", 1959
Facsimile - hard cover, cloth tape binding. Cover - cardboard, front - black print on white background. Green cloth tape binding. 313 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white copies of photographs and illustrations. Handwritten marking, top front cover. Owners stamp top front cover.Front cover top - handwritten, grey lead pencil "50--" Owners stamp, black ink. "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./PO Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/Victoria, 3555, Australia"books, history, war service, ww2, biography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, WRAAF, 1939-1945
Items issued to Mavis Keillor, refer Cat No 3402 for her service details.1. Jacket - Polyester/Wool, Navy Blue with Black buttons. 2. Skirt - Polyester/Wool, Navy Blue. 3. Belt - Polyester/Wool, Navy blue with black buckle. 4. Cap - Polyester/wool, Navy blue, embroidered RAAF Insignia.1. Embroidered wings each shoulder. Metal badges each sleeve - wireless. 3 stripes embroidered in light blue cotton. Blue and red, 3 stripes lower left sleeve.wraaf uniform, ww2 -
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Pamphlet - SOUVENIR RACE MEETING PROGRAMME 30 DEC 1944, Aust Ordinance Corps, 1944
Related to the service of: VX 137442 Henry Maxwell Francis O'Halloran. Enlisted 28/8/1943. Discharged 12/12/1945. Aged 28.This is a single sheet of paper, folded once. Printing is in dark blue ink. There are 3 vertical red lines on the front cover. In the center are described 6 races, on the rear are the "Troppo" rules. Front page heading is Troppo Racing Club. 16 Aust A.O.D. AIF, Souvenir programme of race meeting held somewhere in the South West Pacific, Sat 30 Dec 1944 under patronage of Brig. E.L. Vowles M.C.It has a stamped number No.563 on it.ww2, aust ordnance corps, souvenir -
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Book, The Seventeenth Brigade Magazine, 'THE SEVENTEENTH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE
Book - "Issued to mark the fourth Anniversary of the departure from Australia of the 17th Australia Infantry Brigade for Active Service".Soft cover book. Soft cover, cardboard. Gold and cream print on front cover. Burgundy coloured background. Front cover illustration -0 military coat of arms with the words 'IN WHICH WE SERVE" . 144 pages, paper, cut, plain, off white. Illustrated black & white photographs, maps and illustrations. Book binding cloth tape on spine and stapled. Inscriptions - two on title page.Title page - handwritten, black ink " Estate/Mrs J. Crosbie" - Owner's stamp, black ink BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, history, ww2, 1939-1944 -
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Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH BCOF, 1947 - 50
The unit in the photos appears to be an Australian Artilley unit.Photograph album heavy cardboard covers with black background with coloured image on front of a Japanese scene, there is also Mother of Pearl inlay. There are 36 pages with photos relating to service with Australian BCOF in Japan post WW2.Under one phot in ink, "Dave Heritage"album, photographs, bcof -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, OFFICERS WW2, Fuseweld, 1939-1945
Refer Thomas Henry Iser 383.2 for Service History. 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. 1. Officer Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric with belt attached, Buttons - copper coloured metal and brass with "Australian Military Forces" stamped into face of button. Metal belt buckle. Unit colour patch - black, green and grey for 1/14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Brown sateen fabric lining. 2. Shirt with detachable collar, Khaki colour, cotton fabric, closed front, long sleeved. Maker's and owner's labels - back, top below collar.Maker's label, green and blue embroidery - "Fuseweld" / ??? Shirt/Champion/ 3". Owner's label, red embroidery "T.H. Iser" uniform, army, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, 1946 - 50
The photos relate to William H Owen and service with BCOF in Japan post WW2. Refer back to Cat No 4310P..1) Photo showing a parade of soldiers. .2) Photo showing two soldiers in a field. .3) .4) Two photos slightly different showing four soldiers at some type of sentry post.photographas, bcof, japan -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, BCOF, 1946 - 50
The three photos relate to William H Owen and service with BCOF in Japan Post WW2. .2) .3) Owen is on the right in both. Refer Back to Cat No 4310P.1) Sepia tone photo showing "BCOF" cinema building in Japan. .2) Photo with three soldiers standing hands behind backs. .3) Sepia photo showing four soldiers standing beside an old building.photographs, bcof, japan -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BCOF, c 1944 - 1956
These relate to the WW2 and Post War service of VX112283 "Keith Charles Buckley" - Major1. Photo of an Australian Major of RA Sigs - in BCOF signing a document. Beside him is an Australian soldier and an Asian Gentleman. Behind them are cups and saucers. On the table is a round stamp or blotter. The Major is wearing Campaign medals. 2. Photo of the same conference from a different angle. 2 Australians, 5 Asian gentlemen. The Major and the mature Asian Gentleman are signing documents. The Australians are in winter dress. The civilians are in suits with ties, The table is a large square one with turned wooden legs.photos, ww2, signing of documents -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, RAAF, c 1939 -1945
Dress coat - Navy blue colour, cotton twill fabric. Navy blue cotton sateen lining with beige cotton fabric lining to sleeves. Full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with the King's Crown and a Wedge Tailed Eagle in flight c WW2. Flight Sergeant Crown and Stripes on top sleeves.uniform, raaf, ww2 -
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Uniform - COAT & TROUSERS, SERVICE DRESS, RAAF, David Jones, c1945
F/O POLKINHORN .T. M96. 3867. 12/7/45. Information has no correlation in Service Records.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour, cotton twill, navy blue cotton sateen lining with beige cotton fabric lining to sleeves. Full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with the King's crown and a wedge tailed eagle in flight WW2. Set of RAAF wings above left top pocket. Rank Insignia on sleeve. 2. Trousers - navy blue colour cotton twill and button fly. 3. Tie - black colour rayon fabric.3. Makers label - black ink print on label - "David Jones/ FOR SERVICE/ SYDNEY" Black ink typewritten - "F/O POLKINHORN. T. /M96, 3867, 12/7/45" Blue ink handwritten - "Ball"uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, RAAF, 1943
See cat 5678.3 for service details.1. Dress coat - khaki colour cotton twill. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shankMakers label - black colour embroidery on cotton fabric "V241 MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1943/SIZE"uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
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Uniform - COAT, SUMMER, RAAF, 1942
See Cat 5678.3 for service details.1. Dress coat - Khaki colour cotton twill, no buttons. Makers label - inside right front. 2. Work jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill. Possibly Army issue. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazxoned with "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES" , King's Crown and map of Australia. Maker's label - inside right front.1. Maker's label - black colour embroidery on cotton fabric " V320 MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1942/SIZE" - handwitten on label in blue ink " 170317". 2. Maker's label - black print on cotton fabric " Q150/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ SIZE24/ REGIMENTAL NO................NAME.................". uniform, raaf, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2 SOLDIERS, c1939- 1945
These refer to the service of "Dinnen, Thomas Michael" NX17247, Born Annandale, NSW. Enlisted 24 May 1940. Discharged 29 Oct 1945, Rank L/Sgt in 2/17 Aust Inf. Btn.1. portrait of an Australian Soldier with a peaked cap. He has a Rising Sun badge on his cap. The portrait is black and white. 2. Black and white photo - group of five Australian soldiers WW2. They are positioned in front of a simple weatherboard wall. A ladder is on the ground behind them. A cross in blue ink marks one soldier. Written on top of photo is - Tom Dinnen. 3. Postcard in form of a Palestinian Pound in black and white. It has three images in circles. A woman and two male soldiers. It has two written languages, Hebrew and Arabic. It is unposted.1. On the back is "To Thelma with Best Regards from Tom". On the front bottom is written Tom Dinnen. 2. Written on back is Tom Dinnen, 23 Dec 1940. 3. On the rear is written "Bell, Jim & Tom".ww2, photos, soldiers -
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Badge - CAP BADGE, RAAF OFFICER, WW2
Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Metal badge featuring a copper coloured King's Crown over an eagle, all on a brass backing. Three threaded pins with nuts for attaching to a peaked cap.cap badge, raaf, uniform, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
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Award - SERVICE RIBBONS IN BOX
1. Service Ribbons issued to all servicemen on active service to indicate area of service. 2. White box containing Ribbons and instructions. Refer 5687 for details. "R. H. Taylor" NX94268.Australian Service medal ribbons made of cloth and mounted on a bar. Two Ribbons to indicate areas of Service. Metallic back with small clips to attach to uniform. Cardboard postage box with a small white sheet of white paper defining contents. Also separate sheet of information on conditions of award and guidance to wearing.Box is addressed to "R.H. Taylor", Keane Street, East Albury, NSW.ribbons, ww2, uniform -
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Equipment - KIT BAG, RAAF, RAAF, c1939 - 1945
Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2 -
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Souvenir - MODEL PLANE, ASHTRAY, c 1940 - 1950
Refer to the service of "Richard Noel Levy" No. 428329 RAAF WW2.This is a stylised model of a B25 Bomber -WW2. It is mounted by a stand to a heavy ashtray. All the metal is of a green tint. It probably used to be chromed brass. It has 2 radial engines and the propellors rotate. The model has twin tails.souvenir, ww2, b25, ashtray -
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Equipment - MESS KIT, c1935 - 1940
These were bought at "A. Jolly's" store, Darwin on 4 Aug 1939 by Cpl Truscott. Advance party No.12 G.P. Squadron Darwin. They were bought for personal use. A note was attached to this item which mentions two of his friends killed in aircraft crashes. CPL Harold William Johnson 1727 RAAF and SGT Walter James Cox 2403 RAAF. Refer to service of Lyle Truscott NR 1842 RAAF WW2. Cat 4040.8P.1. Mug - standard issue white enamel mug with handle. It originally had a black rim. 2. Plate - White enamel with dark blue rim.2. Stamped on back was makers name I. Feng Enamelling Co. Ltd 24 (?) Made in Hong Kong.ww2, raaf, no.12 sqn, mess kit -
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Badge - LAPEL BADGES, VARIOUS, 1) PATRICK
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Collection of five metal, enamel and plastic lapel badges. .1) Metal and enamel commemorative badge for the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Features gold coloured lettering and a sepia toned photograph in the middle. .2) Metal aircraft shape on a stick pin. .3) Metal biplane shape with press clip fastener. .4) Red and white plastic Canadian flag with press clip fastener. .5) Metal and enamel badge featuring an airplane and gold lettering. Press clip fastener on back..1) Stamped on back: 'PATRICKS, (02)6304700, SYDNEY'.badge, australia remembers, ww2, flag, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
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Uniform - FLYING SUIT INNER, RAAF, 1943
Refer to Cat 112P for Service Record. Missing presumed dead.Flying suit inner - brown colour cotton sateen fabric with kapok lining. Metal zipper at front. Tape ties to aqnkles. makers label back below collar.Maker's label - black ink print on white cotton "W>P> 1019 KAPOK LINING/Size 2/Height 5'5" to 5'6"/ Breast 33"/35"/ Waist 30"/32"/ Seat 36"/38"/ Leg 28"/ H174255/ 40/ C.I.L. (D)/ 1941". Faint black ink stamp above label - "(Crown)/ A.M."uniform, raaf, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, RAAF WIRRAWAY AIRCRAFT
.1) and .2) depict WW2 RAAF Wirraway aircraft flying in formation. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record..1) Black and white photograph of three RAAF aircraft flying in formation over a built-up landscape. Photograph is mounted on mauve coloured cardboard. A handwritten caption is attached to the bottom of the photograph. .2) Black and white photograph of four RAAF aircraft flying in formation over land. Photograph is mounted on mauve coloured cardboard. A handwritten caption is attached to the bottom of the photograph..1) Caption: 'THIS IS A "GEM", "B" FLIGHT AGAIN'. .2) Caption: 'THIS IS THE "BIG DADDY" OF FORMATIONS. HERE YOU SEE "B" FLIGHT IN CLOSE FIGHTING FORMAT'.raaf, wirraway aircraft, ian a. 'joe' lyons, photograph -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 GERMAN MESSERSCHMITT, RAAF
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white postcard style photograph of a WW2 German aircraft. Photograph has a caption and is mounted on mauve coloured cardboard.Caption: 'THE CAPTURED MESSERSCHMITT FIGHTER, PHOTOGRAPH RELEASED BY RAAF'.ww2 aircraft, messerschmitt, photograph, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, IAN LYONS
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of an RAAF pilot in uniform. The photograph is stuck onto a mauve coloured cardboard backing. A handwritten label is attached at the bottom of the photograph.On handwritten label: 'IAN A. LYONS, 1941'raaf, raaf uniform, ww2, photograph, ian a. 'joe' -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2 TOMAHAWK AIRCRAFT
Photograph depicts a WW2 Tomahawk aircraft piloted by Ian A. Lyons. Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A, 'Joe' Lyons Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Black and white photograph of a piloted WW2 Tomahawk aircraft taxiing on a desert landing strip. Photograph is mounted on dark green coloured cardboard. A handwritten caption on white paper is attached to the bottom of the photograph.Handwritten caption: 'IAN LYONS, 3RD SQUADRON (TOMAHAWK) LIBYA 1942, WESTERN DESERT'.ww2, north africa, western desert, libya, tomahawk aircraft, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, WINTER CEREMONIAL, RAN, WW2 and Korea
"James Locke BLUNDEN" R/33905 A33905. Enlisted 6/2/45. Discharged 21/1/64. Rank Chief Airman AHI, HMAS SYDNEY. Korea = rank Leading Airman on HMAS SYDNEY 31/8/1951 - 22/02/1952.1. Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining, double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels embroidered crown, aeroplane and letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes senior sailor ranks NCO. Buttons with Crown, Anchor and Australia". 2. Trousers - black colour wool twill, five button fly. Handwritten name on back pocket calico lining. 2. Back pocket lining - handwritten, black ink "J. BLUNDEN"uniform, ran, ww2, korea -
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Uniform - JACKET, WINTER CEREMONIAL, RAN, cWW2 - Korea
Service history - Cat No.5743.2.Jacket - black colour wool twill with cotton sateen lining. Double breasted with gold painted metal buttons with shank. Service Ribbons for WW2, Korea, Long Service. On lapels - embroidered crown, aeroplane and Letter "H". On sleeves - 3 gold buttons - denotes Senior Sailor rank NCO. Buttons - with Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA".TWO DRY CLEANING LABELS PINNED INSIDE LEFT SLEEVE - paper, illegible writing.uniforms, ran, ww2, korea -
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Uniform - TROUSERS, SUMMER CEREMONIAL, RAN, WW2 - Korea
Service History - Cat No. 5743.2Trousers - white cotton fabric, four metal buttons fly. Makers Label and handwritten label - back inside waist.Back inside waist - Makers label "M.TX/Size 5 1/2 " Handwritten - black ink "J.L. BLUNDEN"/ JB 3905/ BLUNDEN"uniform, ran, ww2, korea -
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Newspaper, Aust Army, The Daily Monitor, 1945
Refers to the service of 51964 LAC Hicks. Refer Cat No 1363.Single sheet foolscap printed both sides. Headlines: United Nations Charter signed. Japan gets it again, Nagoya Osaka B.29 Targets. England wins the Test. King Leopold sees Party leaders. No statement on Simla talks. Bougainville Battles. Pacific War News. Polish Affair. 2. Photo copy of one side. newspaper, ww2, army