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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W, Unknown
WWII historical significanceBlack and White photograph of Japanese and Australian troops from WWII. L to R, American born interpreter, O.C. Japanese Force - Capt. Koreda, Lt. Caren Reid. Lt. Caren Reid gives instructions reference searching his troops through the interpreter.12 Sept 1945. 0900 approx. 300 Japanese arrive in trucks. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - 1/ Attestation Paper of enlisted persons. 2/ Copy of Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Unknown
WWI historical significance.1/ Australian Imperial Force. Copy of Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, George William Cameron dated 17/7/1915. 2/ Copy of Certificate from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Ypres (Menin Gate) In Memory of George William Cameron 4172, 8th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F. who died on 20th September 1917 Age 34.As above -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Pewter Tankard, Unknown
WWII Historical significance.Pewter tankard from WW11 presented to Sergeant E. Ball in 1940. Tankard has the rising sun emblem on the side.Rising sun badge has the Australian Imperial Military Forces engraved on the bottom.Sgts Mess GRETA. Sgt. E. Ball -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photo with medals, Unknown
WWII historic significanceWhite frame with 2 x service meals and a small photo of VX3521 Albert Winfield BowdenVX3521 Albert Winfield BOWDEN. 2 x Australian Service Medals - 1939 - 1945. "Lion Inscription and Australian Coat of Arms". -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photo, Wangaratta Camp 23rd October 1940, Unknown
WWII historical significancePlatoon photo of 30 men with their names on the photo1 Platoon 'C' Company, 2/14 Infantry Training Battalion. Writing on the back - to Cliff Hill with my compliments -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Canvas kit bag, 1943
WWII historic significancekhaki army kit bagD. D. V280 1943. VF508462 P. E. Ellison (Pearl Eileen Ellison) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Shell, Unknown
WWII historical significance.20mm cannon shell casing from RAAF Spitfire.Nil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Model - Aircraft, model, Unknown
WWII historical significanceBlack model of Beaufort Bomber.Nil. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Morse Signal Key, Unknown
WWII Historical SignificanceMorse Signal Key.Type 3rz 018 serial # 2543. AWA -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - FIRST AID KIT, 1942
WWII historical significanceU.S.ARMY FIRST AID KIT FROM WWII FIELD DRESSINGS, SAFETY PINS AND DIFFERENT DRESSINGS.OUTSIDE OF TIN.INSCRIPTIONS READ: U.S.ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - RAAF Navigational Computer, White and Gillespie (Melb.) Pty Ltd, Possibly 1940
WWII Historical significanceRAAF Navigational computer MK111 D used in WW11 in aircraft for plotting direction and wind speed with original box.Identification number G6B/145. Serial No WG/2677*. Contains original pencil from 1940 and navigational notebook. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Camera & Case, Unknown
WWII historical significanceZeiss Ikon Camera WWII .Nettar-ANASTIGMAT. 25 75 B T. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Sepia phtograph/postcard, Unknown
WWII historical significancePortrait of Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE (1915 - 2000)Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second World War army nursing sister, is best known as the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre, in which 21 of her colleagues were killed by Japanese troops. Her courage while a prisoner pf the Japanese for over three and a half years exemplified the bravery of Australian women in war, and her distinguished postwar career was marked by many humanitarian achievements. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Metal mess tins x 2, Unknown
WWII historic significance2 x steel WWII Army mess tinsNil -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - ANZAC 1915 Medalion, Unknown
WWI Historical significanceANZAC medallion with crown on top and Simpson and his donkey engraved on the medalion1915, ANZAC on one side with a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross engraved on the other. The name E. Bourke is engraved on the bottom. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Morse Code Key, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceWW11 Morse Code KeyPMG 1942. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation to PM4551 Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman R.A.N.R, Citation to ABLE SEAMAN CYRIL PERCY WHITEMAN, PM445,R .A. N.R, unknown
WWII historical significanceCitation His Majesty the King has been Graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman. the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in hazardous operations in dangerous waters in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Attestation Paper, Unknown
WW1 Historical significanceAustralian Imperial Force. Attestation Paper of Persons enlisted for Service Abroad. #2839A / V27336 Dugald Cameron.V27336 Dougald Cameron Attestation Paper of Persons enlisted for Service Abroad -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Ruskin Press Pty Ltd, Australian Red Cross Knitting Book, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceAustralian Red Cross Society. Victorian Division - Knitting Book.Printed for and donated by the Lincoln Mills (Aust. Ltd) -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter and Photograph, Unknown
WWI Historical significance.1# Letter of commendation for Pte Christopher Parkinson. 2# Photo of internment for C. Parkinson 2156, 2nd Battalion Trois Arlines Military Cemetary.1# Second Australian Pioneer Battalion. Battalion Headquarters, January 5th 1918. To Mrs E. Parkinson Pridfort St, Daylesford Vic. Letter reads The Commanding Officer has directed me to advise you that the name of 2156 Pte Parkinson C. has been published in the routine orders of this Battalion, for good work done by him previous to his death, and in forwarding this note to you wishes to express his appreciation of this man's services with this Battalion. Signed by Capt. & Adj. 2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. 2# Parkinson Christopher 2156. Private. 2nd Battalion, Trois Arlines Military Cemetry. A photo on the opposite side Of Pte Parkinson's grave. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Military Medals in Frame, ca. 1939 -1945
WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Royal Canadian Air Force, Pilot's Flying Log Book, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceBlue covered Log Book from WWII.Crabtree R.D. 419855 written on front cover. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
2 x Photographs, Unknown
WWII historical significance.2 x Black and White photographs from WWII. #1 X photograph was taken in Wewak, New Guinea in September 1945 showing the signing of the surrender of the Japanese Forces in readiness for the signing of the main surrender. #The 2nd photograph shows the signing of the peace treaty with a RAAF Guard of Honour on shore at the ship in Wewak New Guinea in September 1945.#1. On the back of the photograph written in pen: Nth New Guinea Sept 1945 surrender of Wewak in readiness for the signing of the surrender. #2. On the back of the photograph written in pen: Nth New Guinea Sept 1945 surrender of Wewak. RAAF guard of honour at the ship while the signing was in progress. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
WWII historical significance3 x American Military Payment Certificates from WWII. Consists of 2 x 10 cents and 1 x 5 cents.cmMilitary Payment Certificate 10 cents and 5cents.All notes marked series 521. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - WWII money, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceWWII British Armed Forces special voucher bank note valued at sixpence.Issued by command of the Army Council. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Civilian Identity Card, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceCivilian Identity Card from WWII belonging to Stuart Harold Simpson.Form C.R.3. Civilian Registration (British Subjects). Card also contains conditions of use and relevant signatures. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 10 assorted badges
Various Historical significance.Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal. Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wallet, Unknown
WWI historical significance.Black wallet in a white cloth envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Wallet contains 2 x small photos, a 1916 calendar, a lock of hair, photos of wife and child. and an Army form 'B' pass. Wallet belonged to 382 Pte W.C. Smith.Pte Smith was KIA in France 13OCT17.Letter from Mrs Smith on postcards. Envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Photos contain letters on rear for Pte Smith.world war 1, ww1, first world war, kia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wooden tray, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceTrench art made by A.B. Bishop, 2/2 Infantry BN, 6 Division.Wooden Rising Sun badge with 2/2 A.I.F. underneath the badge. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Instrument of Surrender, Unknown
WWII Historical significanceCopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands.Describes the layout and conditions of surrender Dated September 1945.