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

Private letters to Hazel from her husband in the war zone during WWIIa1.1

Miniature German Greek dictionary as issued to the German occupying forces in Greece during WWIICover German Greek 12000 word Lilliput Dictionary Inside flyleaf reads as Lilliput Dictionary German Greek by Dr. W. Ganzenmuller Liepsig Schmit and Gunther

Brown Service Cap with Red, Gold and White Badge. Australian Women's Legion. WWII. stawell clothing material ww2

This knitting pattern book was produced during 1939-45 by Patons and Baldwins' and contains knitting patterns for mens civilian and service garments.Knitting book, front cover of "Patons and Baldwins' Specialty Knitting Book no. 111", WWII.PATONS & BALDWINS' / SPECIALTY / Knitting Book / No. 111 / 6D.knitting world war ii, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, world war ii

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This books contains patterns for items that could be knitted for the armed forces. It was produced by the Alexandria Mills in Sydney who made Sun-glo and Sunbeam knitting wools.Knitting Book (front cover) - "Sun-glo Knitting Book series 46", WWII.Sun-glo / Knitting Book / SERIES 46 / 7d. / DESIGN No. / 2421 / PAGE 2knitting handicrafts - history world war ii, alexandria spinning mills pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, world war ii

Brown leather ammunition belt. Has 5 ammunition pouches with brass buckles. WWII.

Historical significance in 1948 from Libya and Triopoli after WW11.Remembrance book dated 1948 containing a church service in honour of WW1 and WWII veterans. Front cover has written, Remembrance Sunday 1948, of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath is the in inscription CYRENAICA DISTRICT, (Libya and Tripoli) with a picture of a monument.

Vest knitted during WWII from darning wool which was the only wool not rationed in Britain during the war years.Maroon Fair-Isle vest with Nordic style patterns in white. Made with darning wool. Maroon metal zip on right hand shoulder.costume accessories, female

Sepia coloured picture of a soldier standing in front of a tentLeslie Hoare in training in Egypt 1941 Service WWI France Service WWII Middle East

As an official war artist, Dargie produced works in the Middle East, New Guinea, India and Burma. At war's end Dargie was sent to Greece to 'make good, the discrepancies in art coverage of the disastrous campaign that took place in 1941.'WWII Easel, working sketch (1942), trunk and officer's cap of William Dargie (VX 93433)Trunk marked "Wanted on voyage".william alexander dargie, war artists

2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch WWII (Purple over Red with border)

Bronze "Italy Star" WWII Europe and Mediterranean Theatre Service. Bronze "Burma Star" WWII Burma Theatre Service Pacific. Bronze "Atlantic Star" WWII Battle of the Atlantic. Air Crew Europe France and Germany. Bronze " France and Germany Star" WWII Central and Northern European Theatre Service. United Nations Service Medal. Korea . Issued for service under U N Command in Korea . U N 1st International Award. United Nations Medal UNFICYP. Issued in 1964 to UN Servicemen in Cyprus. For the restoration of Law and Order. In the Service of Peace.

Catapult (Saunders Falcon) brand. Used by U S Rangers in WWII. Item held by J McAndrew 2571269 Royal Engineers 1939 - 45 .1) Catapult, black steel, silver aluminium, bakelite handle, rubber band. .2) 12 metal pallets in plastic lid.arms, metalcraft - aluminium

Items relate to the HEWSTON Family WWI & WWII. .1), .3) are Association Badges. .2) This is a 13th Australian General Hospital badge. .4) At this point unknown..1) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer with red over white diamond centre. .2) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer, red diamond centre with possible purple rectangular shape centre. .3) Badge, metal, oval shape, grey outer with oval purple over red centre. .4) Badge, metal, Maltese Cross style with centre laurel wreath & RAF centre.numismatics-badges-military, military history - air force - army, association, hospital

Probably WWII issue. The owner was VX106755 Andrew M. CLARK, Enlisted 15.7.1942, discharged 14.12.1945 serving in 2/4th Aust LAA Regt with the rank of Gunner.Khaki coloured , cotton sleeping bag. It is tapered at the foot end. It is sewn with square panels, approx. 17cm square. One side opens up for entry. It has three cotton straps to tie it up.Inside is written the letters “A.M.C”sleeping bag, wwii

Photograph of Tom Thomas on leave in the Middle East during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Black and white photograph of group of soldiers wearing uniform and slouch hats standing in front of a brick building. Back: "Velox" (printed); "Center 2nd row / Tom Thomas" (handwritten)wwii, middle east, soldier's leave

Printed cardboard with wooden frame. Commemorating the Unknown Soldier of WWI & WWII. Item shows poetry and statistics.Top section in print: “at the going down of the sun.....” documents-posters, military history-army

Loop Antenna for radio compass S.C.R. 269 and AN.ARN7 widely fitted to US Military Aircraft in WWII.Loop used on B-24 Liberatora4

a collection of WWII posters and commemorative images. - In Flanders fields, South Australians come and help enlist at once.

ALAN WILLIAM HOLMES No VX124730 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.4.1943 age 20 years. At discharge on 24.6.1946 he held the rank of Cpl in 18th Advanced Ordnance Depot. Later in life he was President of the Bendigo RSL.Pair of US gaiters worn by soldiers in WWII. Made of canvas with green leather straps & brass bucklesInside canvas in black texta: “VX124730 A HOLMES 13”uniforms - army, gaiters us

HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 4. Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal. 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF NX12229 H J ALLEN NX12229 COL ALLEN H T Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery

Grey and red coloured ship model identified as the Royal Canadian Navy Flower-class corvette WWII warship.K173 painted on hullk173 ship model

World War II Air Force Great Coat. Standard issue uniform for cold weather.Great Coat - Airforce WWII 1943 Double breasted navy coat. Black plastic buttons with eagle motif.wwii, clothing, eagle

Large wooden honour board with gold lettering of the names of students who served in the Australian Armed forces in WWIIWangaratta High School Roll Of Honor 1939-1943 IN MEMORIAM K.E. Allen W. Emery A.H. Francis R. Farrelly R. Gayfer R. Jack D.S. Lade G. Mummery E. O'Dwyer N. Reid C. Smith G. Thurling A. Webster C.H. Zschech EX-STUDENTS IN THE ARMED FORCES W.T.R. Aird A.W. Baxter G.R. Barter F.A. Bailey V. Blatch W. Beeby D. Bunn D. Briggs A.E. Binion D. & J. Bayliss R. Barry Sister M. brown C. Ball N. Ball S. Bowker K. Baker D. Christie S.J. Connor K. Crummy J. Clarke E.E. Deverell L. Dalton A. Dick W. Dick M. Dick G. Doherty A.M. Dinsdale H.P. Evens D. Ellis K. Eames M. emery W. Ecuyer B. Ewart G. Furguson J. Ferguson D. Ferguson W. Fullerton R. Fullerton E.M. Gibson J. Gilmour A. Gilmour B. Graham K. Gayfer L. Gorman M. Goulding J. Green J. Gibb R. Graham H. Gowling J. Graham L. Hayward V. Hayward W. Hempel O. Hempel P. Hebard M. Hebard R. Hollow P. Handley D. Hoystead H. Hoystead A. Hobley K. Holyoak R, Holyoak R. Herry F. Hayes K. Hayes A. Ives F. Ives H. Kneebone K. Kronborg W. Kronborg R. Kronborg M. King J. Knight W. Kirwin J. Law K. Law R. Living E. Lindholm J.S. Marsh J.G. Martin R.A. Morrison M.J. Morrison B. Moran J. McDonagh K. McDonagh DFC J. McDonald J. McGregor F. McGrath R. McCormick J. McCormick D.I. McDonald W. Nicholas R.A. Nish I.M. Ockelford T. Osmotherly A. Peake F. Powell A. Powles E.L. Raine G.A. Robbie W.H. Steel G.V. Snowdon V. H. Showdon J.H. Shannon G.W. Shannon A.L. Smyth W.E. Smythe J. Spencer R.J. Scannell L.E. Scannell T. Sheay G. Sinclair A. Sinclair E. Sinclair G. Stone DFC V.H. Sisely D. Sisely G. Sisely R. Short R. Sloan L.W. Vincent A.E. Winnell F.A. Winnell B. Welch R.H. Ward K. Winther C. Winther T. Walpole T.W. Wenham P. Wigley P.O. Youngson H Way Donated by Wangaratta R.S.L. sub branch 1991

Three R.A.F Lancaster bombers preparing for take-off from an airfield during WWII. Part of Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No.460533 RAAF Collection. See Cat. No. 3536P for his service record.Photo, black & white, of three aircraft on a runway preparing to take-off.On back, hand written in blue ink: "Mrs I. Davey Pres. Strathdale CWA. Lancasters ready for take-off. On back, - two stamps in purple ink: 1 "Certified by Central Press Photos Ltd. As passed by censor. Press and Censorship Bureau". 2 "Exclusive Central Press Photo. Made in England".lancasters, bombers, raaf