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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - DEMOBILIZATION BOOK, Australian Military Forces, C.1941
John Newman DAY Regt No V155751 enlisted at Inglewood, Vic on 20.07.1941, age 30 years. Discharged from the Army on 28.02.1946 with the rank of Sgt in HQ AMF POOL A.A. EDUCATION SERVICE.Demobilization Procedure Book AAB.87 No 146533, brown covers, 32 pages contains details of the soldier's records, leave, clothing issue, education, hand written in black, blue, stamped throughout in purple and red, rear page has slip pasted in."V155751 DAY John Newman, 43 Chapel Street, Bendigo, Vic" "VN152"demobilization, procedures, books -
Bendigo Military Museum
Ceremonial object - RELIGIOUS STOLE, Church Stores
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Plain black Christian religious stole with two embroidered crests consisting of a Maltese cross under a central circle with the motto 'In This Sign Conquer'. The cross is ringed by a floral wreath and topped with a queen's crown. Three folds are sewn into the mid section of the stole.Inside the middle section - supplier's name in gold lettering on a black tag.army chaplains, personal equipment, major thomas bruce williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - ARMY HISTORY, The Australian Women's Service Club, Backing Up The Boys: The Australian Women's Army Service and Albury Army Area, 1988
The book details the history of the Australian Women's Army Service and the Albury Army AreaBlue coloured soft cover with the title in white lettering. A blue and white crest with yellow lettering is located at the top centre of the front cover. A larger version of the same crest is located in the centre of the back cover. 143 pages with cut edges and black and white photographs and illustrations.non-fictionThe book details the history of the Australian Women's Army Service and the Albury Army Areaaustralian women's army service, bandiana museum, albury army area, major thomas b. williams, army history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - GUIDE BOOK FOR SOLDIERS, Pickering & Inglis Ltd, The Soldier's Guide, 1939
The book is part of a series issued to service men for spiritual guidance and inspiration.Brown coloured hardback book. Front and back covers feature black line drawings of soldiers with red highlights. The title is in red lettering with black outlines. 159 pages on cream coloured paper with cut edges. Black line illustrations.non-fictionThe book is part of a series issued to service men for spiritual guidance and inspiration.book, soldier's guide, army chaplains, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c.1940 - c post WW2
Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - MEMORABILIA CATALOGUE, USA, GREGG Dennis M, "A Collector's Identification and price guide for/Grand Army of the Republic/, 2005
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was in existence for 83 years.Soft cover book Soft cover - cardboard with glossy cover, white and yellow print on front, spine and back. Illustrations,. Front - in colour medal and ribbons superimposed over black and white montage of portrait photographs. Book - in colour collections of army memorabilia with portrait photograph centre. 97 pages, cut, plain, glossy white paper, illustrated black and white photographs.books, memorabilia, history usa -
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Book - ARMY PAY BOOKS, Australian Government, A.M.F. Soldiers Pay book (s)
Robert Charles Letts - enlisted 1 Nov 1942 - discharged 27 Nov 1945. Rank: Pte Unit: 2/11 Aust mobile laundryThere are two old pay books for a WW2 soldier. 1. This has a brown buckram cover. No 260051. Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. 2. Light brown cover. No. C90941 - Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. Extra line at bottom marked 'continuation'. Inside both books are pages showing places - money - dates. The loose pages and cover are held together by two staples/book. 1. V65066 crossed out then VX 119118 written above it in white ink, LETTS, Robert Charles. The rear page has personal information. 2. VX119118 LETTS, Robert Charles. On front cover there is pay information and personal information throughout book. Rear cover has 2 x B & W portraits of soldier.ww2, soldiers pay -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE, Aust Govt Aust Army, AMF DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE BOOK
See Cat 4867.2This is a pocket sized booklet, Khaki cardboard cover with black ink printing. Army book AAB87 This is book No NR 10187 for VX 119118, Pte Letts, Robert Charles. At the bottom of front page are ' Boxes' used as a demob - indicator. There are 32 pages in the book. They cover various aspects of being discharged from the AIF. Page 23 shows this man made silos before enlisting.In the indicator boxes are the letter 'V' for state, the letters 'N' 'T' for the establishment and numbers 199 for priority. These are handwritten.ww2, demobilisation, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - ENVELOPE - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, Comm Govt, Envelope - Commonwealth of Australia
See Cat 4867.2Plain brown envelope. Left side has printed ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE. Right side prInted is COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA. DEPARTMENT OF ARMY. At Centre bottom is a black stamp advertising 5/- National Services stamps. There is a hand drawn red pencil cross on both sides of the envelope. On the front are red ink postage rubber stamps. The round one is dated 25 Nov 1949. The rear of envelope has (4) round rubber postage stamps. The envelope is empty. Handwritten addressee is; Mr R.C. Letts, 79 Williamson Street, Bendigo, Vic,ww2, commonwealth govt, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DRIVERS LICENCE, ARMY, Aust Army (AMF), Army Driving Licence
See Cat 4867.2 for dataA Brown buckram document. It is folded 3 ways to make a pocket sized document. Inside is white paper with both printed and written words. It is Army Form AAF G11 No. 111458.It was issued to VX119118 Pte Robert Charles Letts. It states he can drive cars and vans (synchronised gear box) Vans (Plain gear Box) All dated at 8 Dec 1943. Trucks 15 Cut and over.ww2, drivers licence -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - INSIGNIA
... No 556101 Collection. Army chaplains Military insignia Major Thomas ...Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Fourteen officer's rank insignia featuring a gold coloured queen's crown on a maroon cloth backing. Each insignia is attached via two press clips fastened to two metal pins. The back of each insignia is gold coloured metal. Two insignia have longer pins and no press clips.army chaplains, military insignia, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - INSIGNIA, NICHOL
... , No 556101, Collection. Army chaplain Military insignia Major Thomas ...The star, commonly known as a 'pip' is derived from the Star of the Knight Cross of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath. Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Eighteen officer's rank insignia featuring a gold coloured star. In the middle of the star is a red circle with the motto 'Tria Juncla In Uno' inscribed. Surrounding this circle is a green laurel leaf wreath. On the back of each insignia are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to epaulettes.Stamped on the back in raised lettering: NICHOL, MELB'army chaplain, military insignia, major thomas b. williams. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGE, HAT, STOKES
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Five Army Christian Chaplain's Hat/beret badges. Each features a silver coloured Maltese cross surrounded by a gold coloured wreath and topped with a gold coloured queen's crown. In the centre of the Maltese cross is a purple coloured quatrefoil on a gold coloured background. This is encircled with a purple coloured ring with the motto ' IN THIS SIGN CONQUER' inscribed in gold coloured lettering. On the back of each badge are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to a hat or beret.Stamped in the each: 'STOKES'army chaplain, christian army chaplain, major thomas b. williams, hat badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COAT, BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, C.1939 - 45
Uniform relating to A.C.Jury VX66822, refer Cat No 2080 for service detailsJacket, wool Kahki colour brown metal buttons, 4 pockets, “Australia” shoulder badges, “T” shape unit colour patch on each upper arm.uniforms, battle dress -
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Uniform - COAT, SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, 1966
Uniform re Lt/Col Murray Metherall Army Education Corp, refer Cat No 590.2 for service details..1) Coat polyester Kahki colour complete with belt, metal buttons, rank, corp insignia badges RAAEC and 3 service ribbons 2 being Vietnam. .2) Shirt polyester Kahki colour with long sleeves.uniform, service dress -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TANK SUIT, Glenside Manufacturing PTY LTD, 1968
Item relates to Geoff Murray, refer Cat No 638P for service details.Tank suit green colour one piece long sleeves with pockets, zip up front.tank suit, army, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, E.W PTY LTD, 1967
Uniform related to Peter Umina No 3792233 106 Field Workshops Vietnam, refer Cat No 2446 for more details.1) Jacket wool/polyester khaki colour, gold colour buttons, lapel unit insignia badges and 1 x Vietnam service ribbon, blue unit colour lanyard. .2) Trousers, polyester/wool Kahki colour. .3) Tie Kahki colour wool.uniforms, service dress, army -
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Banner - BCOF BANNERS, FRAMED, Banners c 1946 - Frames 2022
1. "AACS" - Australian Army catering Service. 2. "RAE" - Royal Australian Engineers. 3. "A FLD BTY RAA" - Royal Australian Artillery B.C.O.F. Japan 1946-1948.1. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, BLUE BACKGROUND, PALE GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, GREY, PALE BLUE AND WHITE. 2. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, MID BLUE BACKGROUND, GOLD COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE EMBROIDERED INSCRIPTION, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, FUSCHIA WITH GREY SURROUND. 3. BANNER FRAMED, COTTON FABRIC, NAVY BLUE BACKGROUND, WHITE COLOURED TASSLE FRINGE, WHITE FABRIC INSCRIPTIONS, COLOUR PATCH CENTRE, RED AND BLUE WITH GREY SURROUND. 1,2,3, Frames - timber, block colour print, glass front, cardboard backing.1. White embroidered inscription. AACS. 2. White embroidered inscription, "RAE/6 Welding PLT/10 Bomb disposal/13th Army Troops/14th WKs PKs/1st AWT/17th CRE/42 & 43 Port Operating/28th FIELD COY" 3. White fabric inscription. "A FLD BTY RAA"/ "345 Aust LAD".military, ww2, japan, banners -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, WRAAC
WRAAC - Women's Royal Australian Army CorpsThis is a green felt Triangular banner. On left edge is a gold coloured spine with 2 loops. On the left side of banner is an image of the WRAAC badge. On the ight side of banner are the letters WRAAC.banner, wraac -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CHIN STRAPS
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Two brown leather chin straps with a keeper to facilitate adjustment to size. Each end is slotted to allow for attachment to a slouch hat.army headwear, major thomas b williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE, Australian Army, Record of Service book for V64354 Pte Beckman Kenneth Edwin
Refer to Cat 3163.Pocket sized booklet. Cardboard cover bound with 2 staples. There are 40 pages inside. These have details of the soldier, army equipment and his NOK - mother Ella May Backman of Cowangie.Front cover has written V64354 Pte Beckman, K.E.ww2, aust militia -
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Book - BOOK, DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE, Australian Army
See Cat 3163Pocket sized book. Cardboard cover, Khaki colour. Bound with 2 staples. Inside there are 31 pages. Inside are demob details for Pte Kenneth Edwin Beckman V64354. Discharged 3/10/45 from 7 Bn (AIF). It shows details such as leave entitlements, education levels and his dispersal data form DOB 11/12/1917. He was a farmer from Cowangie, Vic.Front cover has his full name. NR Home address. Issues 1 Oct 1945. Discharged in Vic.demob procedure book, ww2 -
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Uniform - BELT KEEPERS
The brass keepers were used to secure the black ceremonial belt worn by members of the Australian Army.Four metal hooks fashioned from heavy gauge brass wire.belt keeper, ceremonial uniform, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - INSIGNIA, COLLAR
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No. 556101, Collection.Six gold coloured crucifix shaped collar badges. Each has two pins on the back to which are attached brass press clips foe fastening to a collar.army chaplain, collar badge, insignia, major thomas b. williams. -
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Administrative record - AMF RECEIPT FOR EQUIPMENT, Australian Army
See Cat 3163Small single sheet of paper. Red ink printing. Army form - F25A , No, 53433. Colour of paper is orange.The paper is marked V64354 Beckman K E ww2, admin record -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Australian Army
V64354 Pte Kenneth Edwin Beckman 7 Aust Bn. Served in CMF 19 Feb 1942 - 25 Oct 1945. Outside Australia for 492 days. Discharged 25 Oct 1945.Certificate on strong paper. Printed in black ink. Produced by the Australian Military Forces. It has the Australian Crest on the top of page. On the top right it has the number 294425. There are various lines to be filled out with the soldiers details and his description.Signed in green ink, K E Beckmanww2, admin record -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - WATER PURIFYING KIT
The bag is a clear plastic with a zip lock top. It is a heavy duty plastic. Instructions for use are printed on the outside. There are two strips of water sterilizing tablets. 10 pills each. There are also two "books" of army matches. Red cover with a crown over two swords and a leaping kangaroo. survival, water, purification -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARMY DRESS UNIFORM, Di Fabio Bros, 1999
Brett Van Leeuwan - Royal Australian Army Corp.1. Jacket - Polyester Khaki, gold metal buttons, embroidered coat of arms on lower sleeves. 2. Belt - Polyester, Khaki, gold metal buckle. 3. Tie - cotton weave khaki. 4, Trousers - Polyester khaki. 5. Trousers - Polyester, khaki.Embroidered Coat of Arms on lower end of sleeves.uniform, army -
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Uniform - DRESS UNIFORM, ARMY, Fletcher Jones, 1997
Colonel Kenneth Ball, 3173483, HQ 3 Division, Medical.1. Jacket - Wool/Polyester - Khaki, yellow metal buttons, Insignia pips and badges, ribbons. 2. Trousers - wool 70%, Polyester 30% Kahki.Embroidered Australian Army Riding Sun on Upper sleeves.uniform, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, ARMY, 9 April, 1962
"SOME ADVANTAGES OF ARMY LIFE" this is a recruiting poster listing "CHOICE OF CORPS" WEEKLY PAY, CASH ALLOWANCES and other payments, allowances etc.Recruiting Poster .1) - .21) Poster paper cream, plain, green and black print listing "SOME ADVANTAGES OF ARMY LIFE" with the centre top in black print Rising Sun Emblem. Background colour to poster - creamposters, military