Roy Willan from Mansfield No 532 enlisted on 25.1.15 aged 24 years in A Sqd 8th L.H.Regt AIF. Embarked for Eygpt. Embarked for Gallipoli 16.5.15. Hospital 21.6.15 with Influenza followed by Diarrehoea. Returned to duty 8.7.15. WIA 9.8.15 GSW to the Abdomen. DOW's at sea on 12.8.15. Buried at sea same day between Mudros Island and Alexandria. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re R Willan. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica, not engraved, 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal, replica, not engraved."Pte R. Willan 532 8 L.H.R AIF"medals, military, history

George Williams No 1608, actually Cuthbert Lodington. He enlisted under an assumed name of an Aunt. Enlisted on 4.12.14 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 6th Batt AIF. Embarked 19.2.15 for Eygpt then Gallipoli. Reported missing 8.5.15, confirmed KIA same day. Refer 2070P.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (3) re G Williams. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. "1608 Pte G Williams 6 Bn AIF"medals, military, history

William (Billy) Bird VX 113169 enlisted in the 2/14th Batt 2nd AIF on 19.10.42 age 18 years. He served in the Pacific and was discharged from the Army on 21.8.46. Refer 136.2P re his sister Bettie. Refer 127.56 re Colin Odlum.Record of Service book A.A.B 83 re W Bird. Khaki card covers."VX113169 Pte Bird W"documents-records, military history-service records, army

Container with a screw lid with a compass on to top of the lid. Brown in colour.“US” s imbossed into the container.accessories, military history, instruments, compass

Tobacco found in the Waitauala Plantation New Britain in 1944.A plug of tobacco found in New Britain 1944.militory history, personal effects, smoking accessories

Brass Artillery shell fuse that has been fired.Base markings NO II ME 4/11 16 VF 8/40arms - ammunition, military history, weapon accessories, artillery fuse

William Lachlan Fraser No VX31059 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 18.6.1940 age 32 years. On discharge on 30.12.1943 he held the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class in Australian Army Canteen Services.Australian Military Forces Driving Licence No 41806 for VX31059 WO 2 Fraser W.L licence, documents, military history, drivers, fraser

Robert Joseph TULIP No 148496 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3277 for his service history.Identity Discs re R.J Tulip .1) Metal, octagonal shape disc. .2) Metal, round shape disc. .3) Cord thong to suit. .1) & .2) “148496 LAC Tulip R.J C of E”identity discs, military history identity, tulip

Neil Walton Davis. Refer Cat No 1434 for his service history..1) Will, blue colour re N.W Davis, A.A.F.A.130. .2) Envelope for above Khaki colour, A.A.Form A.131.“V68097 L/Cpl DAVIS Neil Walton 32nd Batt 16.3.1942” (In ink) “VX119616” (In pencil on .2)documents-legal, documents, will, davis

On 5.4.43 after a bombing run over Meiktila in central Burma two Blenheim bombers collided with the result that the crews of both planes were either KIA or taken POW. W/O David Thomas Andrew 400247 RAAF KIA, P/O George Atkinson Foster 407418 RAAF KIA, F/O Harvey Besley "MM" 402942 POW, F/O Edward Francis Appleton 400067 KIA, F/L William Roland Matheson 406253 POW, W/O Thomas Joseph Wixted 404225 KIA. Refer 2085, 2088 re David Andrew. Booklet "Fortunes of War". White cover with B & W photos of Airmen and Aircraft. The book is mainly about an incident in 1943 in the air war over Burma involving David Andrew 400247 RAAF. 28 pages."C. Jean Pattison 7 Bannister St Bendigo" " Ted Wixted 23." (Date unclear)books, military, history

David Thomas Andrew No 400247 enlisted in the RAAF on 21.7.40. During a bombing run by No 11 Sqd on Meiktila in central Burma on 5.4.43 two of the Sqd's Blenheim Bombers collided and subsequently crashed. Warrant Officer Andrew was killed. Out of the two crews totaling six personnel four were killed and two were taken POW. Refer 2084, 2088.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re D Andrew. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal."400247 D.T.Andrew"medals, military, history

Alfred Charles Jury VX66822, 2/4th L.A.A.Regt 2nd AIF. Refer 2080 for service details also 2079.3.Photo, B & W with metal ornamental frame. Has wood fold out stand on rear. Portrait of a soldier A.C Jury."VX66822 Alfred Charles Jury"photography, military, history

Charles Jury No 273 enlisted on 17.7.15 in A Coy 29th Batt AIF aged 25 years 11 months. Embarked for Eygpt 10.11.15. Embarked for France 16.6.16. WIA on 19/20.7.16 Shell Wound to neck. Promoted to L/Cpl 2.1.17. Attends Gas School 5.2.17. WIA 2nd occasion 3.3.17 Shell Concussion. Hospital 2.7.18 with Nasal Obstruction. Discharged from the AIF 16.4.18. Refer 2081P also 2080 re his son.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re C Jury. 1. 1914-15 Tar. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal"273 L-Cpl C Jury 29 Bn AIF"medals, military, history

Charles Jury No 273, A Coy 29th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 2082 medals for his service history. Photo, sepia tone, soldier in uniform, Charles Jury standing with British flag at rear. Set on brownish background with details re studio. Frame is dark brown wood. "The Kitchener Studios Broadmeadows"photographs, military, army ww1

Alfred Charles Jury VX66822 enlisted on 13.12.41 aged 21 years. At discharge from the 2nd AIF he was a Gunner in 2/4th L.A.A. Regt. Refer 2083P, 2079.3 also 2082 re his father.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re A.C.Jury. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."VX66822 A.C.Jury"medals, military, history

The album was sent home by Jack Grinton No1043 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took in WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Small photo album with dark blue embossed linen cover with "Kodak" in centre. Inside are 24 sepia photos of England and France. Each photo has annotation underneath in pen."With best wishes, Jack"books-albums, photography-photographs, military history-souvenirs

Belonged to John William Grinton No 1043 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Refer 1280 for service details also 1317P, 1319.3. Booklet of 20 Postcards of the battle of the SommeBataille Dela somme La Grande Glitrree Serie 18books- albums, photography - photographs, military history - army

The diary is part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service history. Refer 1317P, 1320P. Black fabric covered diary with ruled lines Re. Jack Grinton. Writing is in ink, starting on 3 March 1916, ends 16 November 1916. Detailed accounts of enlistment, journey to England, and training until embarkation."Pte JW Grinton No 16 Section, No 12 Platoon, C Company 10th Brigade AIF, On Active Service Abroad"documents-diaries, military history

Album made by Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Photo album with light fawn coloured cardboard cover and cord holding 12 pages with approximately three photos per side. Photos are mostly sepia, produced by J.W Grinton of his war service and homecoming. Album was made as a gift."Kindest regards from Jack 1920"books-albums, photography-photographs, military history

The map belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Map of a small sector of France. The coloured map is on a grey canvas backing. Map covers an area from the coast to Amiens to St Quentin-north to south from Bethune-Arras-Richecourt. The map has 32 panels and folds down into one."Carte Routiere De Dion Bouton Amiens"docuents-maps-france, military history

The patch belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which contained hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by him during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details, Refer 1317P, 1320P.38th Bn AIF colour patch, oval shape, cloth, purple over red. uniforms-badges, military history-army

Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War . Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Brown 1914 field service pocket book.No. 1043 Sgt J.W Grinton C Company 38th Battaliondocuments-notebooks, military history, grinton

B.G Cooper No 3/410591. Refer Cat No 1723 medals.B&W photo of B.G Cooper with 4 weapons in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency 1948-60. The frame is wood. photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, malaya

Joseph Frederick Gunston enlisted in the VDC 15.5.42 and was discharged on 8.14.45. Refer Cat No’s 1640, 1641, 1643.4 for WW1 service.Volunteer Defence Corp discharge certificate No 32211 re J.F Gunston."V.365566 . CPL. GUNSTON J.F - 4 Bn. V.D.C. Vic"documents-certificates, military history-service records, vdc

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ. Refer Cat No 1647.4 for his service history..1) Letter from King George V to Sgt RJ Suggett at wars end. Dated 1918. Folds in half. .2)Envelope for letter..2) “A message to you from the King, ——papers, Sgt RJ Suggett 3rd DHQ” documents-letters, envelopes, the king

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt & 3rd Div HQ AIF. Refer Cat No1647.4 for his service historyNew Year's card with Christmas greetings from Louis J Fouillet in France to Mr Sugget. Handpainted scene on front of cream coloured card.“My dear Mr Suggett”documents-cards, xmas

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ AIF. Refer Cat No1647.4 for his service history.Typewritten reference for No 378 Sgt RJ Suggett from Lt Col AJ Bennet, dated 3/12/18.“HQ 3rd Australian Division”documents-testimonials, gas, 38th

Charles "Watty" McLeod, refer 1645 kit bag, 1646.2 medals.Copy of original sepia photo of Cpl Charles Walter "Watty" McLeod, Regt no 944, C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Underneath photo are details of his military history.photography-photographs, military history-army, 38th bn, c coy

Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents..1 Ribbon for the War Medal 1914-1919, 4 colours. .2 Small Box, whitish colour, holds WWI medal and ribbon. Lid has "1895, L/Cpl H Pippin 38 Bn AIF 51055/MD3". .3 Ribbon for Victory Medal, 5 colours blended together. .4 Small box, whitish colour, holds WWI medal and ribbon. Lid has "1895 L/Cpl H Pippin 38 Bn AIF 52117/MD3".containers - commercial, manchester-ribbons, military history

Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. This is his copy. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents.Book, soft cover, greyish colour. title at top with figure of a soldier in centre. Official history of the 38th Btn AIF.military, history, aif