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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES, UNIT ASSOCIATION, Post WW2
Items relating to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details..1) 2/7th Bn Association Life Members badge, centre has “2/7” with colour patch under brown over red. .2) Tie pin 2/7th BN with colour patch. .3) 2/7th Assoc Life members badge in 2 sections, top has “Life Member” bottom section of badge has 2/7 centre with colour patch.badges, life member, 2/7th, wiles -
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Literary work - AIF POW'S IN EUROPE, Post WW2
Item in the collection relating to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Literary work all paper copy joined by a metal clip, all print in black, front has Rising Sun & map of Europe, 27 pages, contains lists of POW’s, casualties, some maps, story is based around the Greece, Crete campaign. On front a hand written note to say this version has been superseded.pow’s, greece crete, wiles -
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Book - BOOK, UNIT HISTORY, 2/7th Bn Association, The Fiery Phoenix. The Story of the 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion 1939-1946, Post WW2
Item in the collection relating to John Eric Wiles, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Book hard cover brown buckram, paper dust jacket with brown over red with “The Fiery Phoenix” at the top in the brown stripe, 442 pages plus other, photos, maps, nominal roll, honours and awards lists of POW’s, KIA & WIA. Written by W. P. Bolger & J.G. Little wood.On inside cover on typed paper stuck in, “J.E. Wiles 2/7th INF BN VX16067”books, 2/7th, unit, wiles -
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Uniform - HELMET, PITH, C.) WW2
Item in collection re Sqd Leader Kenneth Frederick Bawden No 250882 RAAF. Refer catalogue number 213.109PPith helmet, khaki coloured cloth covered helmet made of pith with puggaree. Brim lined with dark green coloured canvas. Brown leather chin strap. Helmet lining - Kaki coloured cotton fabric leather and metal fastenings for inner lining. ( no lining) Marking on helmet lining - three stamps and handwittenHelmet lining - black ink stamps "K.F. Bawden" - handwritten black ink "B/A882"uniform, army, ww2 -
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Uniform - CAP, PEAKED, COMMISIONAIRES, Post WW2
Peak cap - White crown, plastic, black band webbing, thin black plastic strap, black plastic peak, Metal badge insignia. Plastic Inner lining.Metal Badge - Corps of Commissionairesuniform, commissionaires, hat -
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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 -
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Postcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, C. WW2
The photo is in the region of “Berchtesgadener in Germany”, item was sent around Christmas 1945. Part of the collection re Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape, white edge around with a B & W photo of a building in a forested mountain region, in white on the bottom RH corner acknowledgement of the photographer, on the back is a hand written letter in blue ink and space for a stamp.On the rear in blue ink,” Wishing the recipient a happy Christmas and offering a description of the region where the photograph was taken, signed by Alan Fi”postcards, germany, souvenirs -
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Postcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, Photochrom Co Ltd, C. WW2
Part of the Frederick Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Post card, rectangular shape featuring a colour photograph of a bridge over a river with buildings in the back ground, vehicles are crossing the bridge, boats moored on the river, on the back printed in black type are publication details and space for correspondence and address.postcards, souvenirs, bridges -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF A DAMAGED AEROPLANE, c. WW2
The photograph depicts the damage to F.G. Davey's Lancaster bomber as detailed in his account titled 'The Nuremburg raid' which can be read from Cat No 4410. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See Cat No 3536P for his service record.Black and white photograph with white border. Photograph features a group of three air force personnel examining damage to the wing of an aircraft.lancaster bomber, war damage, bombing raid, f.g. davey, raid on nuremburg -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, c. WW2
The article details an Anzac Day parade in South England in which F.G. Davey participated. He was accompanied by 1600 Australian and New Zealand airmen. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Rectangular newspaper clipping with text in black and heading in bold black type. Text is in two paragraphs. The back of the clipping features part of an unrelated text in black type.f.g. davey, anzac day -
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Map - MAP, NEW GUINEA, H.E.C Robinson PTY LTD, Post WW2
Map Robinsons “Territory of New Guinea and Papua” 0ff white colour rectangular shape, shows New Guinea, Papua, New Britain, New Ireland & Bougainville, colours red, orange, yellow, green designating boundaries, when folded one section has in blue a depiction of An Australian Soldier with palm trees & native hut.“Map No 315”maps, new guinea, robinsons -
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Poster - POSTER WW2, Welfare Publications, Post WW2
Poster, “Historical history of the second European War”, rectangular shape off white background colour, top has photos in blue of 5 European & Asian leaders and 4 major Military leaders, text is in red, black & blue, historical dates of the War & advertisements by major Bendigo Businesses, rear is blank.posters, history ww2, european war, bendigo -
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Uniform - CHEVRON & COLOUR PATCHES, WW2
Service chevrons denote years of overseas service. All items belonged to William Herbert Greenman VX126789 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 81 for his service details and other..1) Service Chevron patch. 2 royal blue stripes on felt khaki background. .2) Two by Colour patches, rectangular shape, half blue, half white on grey felt background. .3) Two by Colour patches, square shaped, half red, half white, centre of the large square is a smaller square blue and white. Backing is grey felt. uniforms - army - badges, numismatics - badges, costume accessories -
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Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, C. WW2
Trench Art. Used shell base 25 pounder dated 1941 plus various rounds to depict a fighter plane. Belonged to John Donald McSween, no. 117346 LAC RAAF, enlisted 14.8.1942; discharged 14.5.1945Fighter plane mounted on ashtray base(2 pieces). Plane removable, made from artillery rounds, central stem welded onto ash tray base.Badge on central stem, "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".ornaments - metal, souvenirs - military history, trench art -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY No VX28403 enlisted 19.6.40 in the 2nd AIF age 24 years. Served 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment. At discharge from the AIF on 30.8.45 he held the rank of Cpl. Refer 187.3, 190P, .1) Ribbon - Africa Star ribbon with small 8 (made of metal) mounted in centre. .2) Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re F.V.C Lowery. 1. 1939-45 Star, 2. Africa Star with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2) "VX 28403 F.V.C. LOWERY"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
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Uniform - COLOUR PATCH, C. WW2
Royal Australian Medium Artillery regiment.Felt material, navy blue background with red V stripe across centre.R A ARTILLERY, Medium Regtpatch, artillery, medium -
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Badge - BADGE, POW APPEAL, Possibly post WW2
Round silver badge with holding loop at top of the same. Blue enamel outer circle with prominent red cross in centre.One side marked: “2/-“ Other side around outer circle: “PRISONER OF WAR APPEAL”red cross, pow, appeal -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, Post WW2
Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post WW2
Possibly belonged to Mrs Lindorph of Nyah.Hand tinted colour head & shoulders photo of 4 unknown WWI soldiers in jackets & head gear. Mounted with light fawn border & cream painted wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing.Written in pencil on back: “Mrs Lindorph”photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history - army -
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Award - MEDALS, Post WW2
These medals are not replicas. Early medals that were issued were not engraved..1) 1939-1945 Star Medal with ribbon, original not engraved. .2) Africa Star Medal with ribbon, original not engraved. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 with ribbon, original not engraved. .4) Under Sec of State for War pamphlet describing medals. .5) Fawn cardboard box to store medals & pamphlet..4) LHS top front in ink: Ted My sincerest wishes & the best of luck and happiness Albert medals, ribbon, containers -
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Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, WW2
Irene May Warren enlisted in the Army on 19.4.1943 No 508825. Discharged on 21.11.1945 with the rank of Cpl in the 8th Australian Cipher Section.Engraved, steel, octagonal shaped ID disc with green nylon string. Australian, for Victorian female army member.Inscribed front: “VF, 508825, IM Warren, CE” On rear: “A2”accessory, identity, disc’s -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Osboldstone & Co, Post WW2
Gold wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing. Coloured certificate with white border. King George photo with crown, Union Jack & Australian flags at top. South Africa, India & Australian State emblems around border & red seal bottom LHS. The Call to Arms 1940. Paying Tribute to Pte Frederick George Crosbie for Service in The World War 1939” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk of Borough of Inglewood” On backing in black texta: “MRS J CROSBIE”certificate, shire, inglewood -
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Plan - PHOTOGRAPHS AIF, 1) C. WW2, .2) C.WW1
Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Refer to Cat No 2755.4 for his extensive service history and awards..1) Black & white head & shoulders portrait photo of an Australian Officer who is smiling. He is wearing a peaked cap with Rising Sun badge & a Great Coat with collars up. The photo is affixed to a substrate then a cardboard backing with a jagged edge on one side. .2) Black & white photo of two Australian Officers mounted on camels. Two native guides are also shown, behind are two pyramids & a sphinx..1) On front: “May Moore” On rear: “Herbert (Blue) Allan, Herbert Trangmar Allan (Blue) 1895 - 1967”portraits, photographs -
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Drawing - DRAWING WW2, FRAMED, Possibly post WW2
Names of airmen are: “CHAMPKIN D G, CARROLL M W, LYNCH T J, JARMAN E G D, HARRIS H R, JACKSON J G NEAL R L”Black / white drawing of a Lancaster air crew. Each is wearing his flying gear, each has a last name drawn on front of helmet. An Avro Lancaster Bomber is at the top part of drawing. Winged badges bearing pilot's full names are at bottom part of drawing. Frame is simple wood design, painted white with a small amount of gold trim.illustrations-pen&ink, military history - air force, airforce, lancaster -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, FRAMED, C. WW2
William Ellis NEWTON VC enlisted in the RAAF no 250748 on 5.2.1940 age 20 years 8 months. Serving with No 22Sqd RAAF flying Boston Bombers he arrived in New Guinea in May 1942. Along the way he was promoted to Pilot Officer, Flying Officer and then Flight Lieutenant. On the 18.3 1943 during a low level attack on Japanese positions around Salamaua he hit his target but his plane was hit several times by flack and burst into flames but he landed it in the sea. Sgt B.G Eastwood No 13055 a crew member went down with the aircraft. Newton and Flt Sgt J Lyon No 401706 swam to shore but were captured by the Japanese. Newton was taken to Lae for interrogation and then returned to Salamaua and was executed by decapitation and his body thrown in bomb crater on 29.3.1943. His body was later recovered in late 1943 when Australian troops captured Salamaua. Lyons was executed at Lae by bayoneting in the back. The award to Newton of the Victoria Cross was for low level attacks in the Salamaua area which inflicted heavy losses on Japanese installations one of which his plane was hit by flak heavily and he successfully flew it back some 180 miles and landed. The award also included the attack for which he was executed. Newtons and war crimes records are some 800 plus pages with photos, statements etc. Refer also Cat No 3456.Black & white photo, head & shoulders portrait of F/LT W. E. NEWTON V.C. He is wearing a peaked cap, collar & tie with RAAF wings badge on L side of jacket. In a green / gold wooden frame with glass front. Fawn paper backing. Gold plaque in middle beneath photo.Engraved on plaque: “F/LT W. E. NEWTON V.C. 22 Squadron RAAF”photograph, raaf, vc, newton -
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Document - ATTESTATION RECORDS, Post WW1 & WW2
Refer Cat No 3446PAttestation papers from the Service Records of National Archives Australia for father & son soldiers. .1) William Bailey JACKSON, father, Regt No 5813, Charlotte, wife, printed from records Bendigo. .2) George Bailey JACKSON, son, Regt No 2172.documents, attestation -
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Document, Post WW2
Refer also to Cat No 3551.3.Gordon TILL's personal service history as a Signaller in 1/8 Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment WWI & 1st Mobile Coy, Australian Forces WWII. 36 pages.document, service, both wars -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, C. WW2
Also refer to Cat No 3550.36..1) Susan's Diary & Social Notes - Ref to Gordon TILL's contact with his war experiences. .2) Article written by Gordon TILL discussing signals during the war. .3) Article written by Gordon TILL entitled Sunday - And The Bush Is Still. Items are different sizes.newspaper cuttings, signals -
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Badge - BADGES, MILITARY, Possibly WW2 era
.1) Metal Badge - Rising Sun with crown in centre and "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" across bottom. Attaching clips on back. .2) Metal Badge - As per Item .1) .3) Metal Badge - "Australia" in curved shape with attaching clips on back. .4) Metal Badge - As per Item .3)badges, rising sun, lapel, australia -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, HMAS, C. WW2
Photo, black / white, of HMAS Bendigo.1 with crew visible on deck. Small boat with 1 crew member at ladder alongside of ship. Photo has white border & mounted on cardboard backing.On the side of the ship: “J187”photograph, hmas, bendigo