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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SLEEPING BAG, c. WWII
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS WW2, C. 1943
Robert Raymond Quin No VX123691 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 12.3.1943 age 36 years. On discharge on 13.12.1944 he held the rank of Gunner in N Troop Lt A.Identity discs re R.R.Quin. .1) Compressed round fibre ID disc. .2) Compressed octagonal shape fibre ID disc. .3) Leather cord to suit..1) “VX123691 RR QUIN RC A2” .2) “VX123691 RR QUIN RC A2”identity, disc’s, quinn -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document, War diary W M Dellar WW2
Details on the service of William Morris Dellar Enlisted June 1940 Discharged October 1945. Served as a Gunner with the 3rd Light Ack Ack Regiment. Prisoner of War.1. Private diary typed and contained in a ring binder. 2. Japanese surrender leaflet. 3. Service of Thanksgiving program. WW2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, Post WW11
Kenneth James Halliday Simons No VX136478 enlisted in Port Morseby on 20.3.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the AIF on 1.8.44 he was a Gunner in 23rd Anti Aircraft Battery. Medal, no ribbon re K.J.H. Simons. 1. Pacific Star."VX136478 K.J.H Simons"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET BRITISH, Post WW11
Awarded to Beryl SCRIMSHAW (MORRELL) who was a gunner in the heavy Ack Ack Royal Artillery in England during WW2. Enlisted 8.9.1941, discharged 9.1.1946 with the rank of L/SgtMedal set, court mounted, set of (2) re B Morell. 1. Defence medal, round silver colour. 2. War medal 1939-45, round silver colour.B MORRELL No W78538military, female, medals -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, Alan Scarlett Story, 2014
Alan Scarlett was in the RAAF from 18/08/1943 until February 1946 and was a B-24 Liberator gunner between the end of 1943 and September 1945 with 21 Squadron.The oral history of Alan Scarlett is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Tocumwal, Nhill and Leyburn. He saw active service in the Pacific conflict from Fenton and Morotai as a gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He was also air-crew during the repatriation of former World War II prisoners or war in 1945.A4 paper hand written transcript of 5 pagesBlack and white print of a B-24 Liberator at the top of the page. Werribee Liberator Restoration Visit. Neerim Men's Shed. Sunday 16th March 2014. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Spectacles in black case. Medal Africa Star, Unknown. Possibly Circa WW1
The spectacles and medal were owned by Joseph Vella. #50425 Born 8th May 1918. Enlisted with Territorial Army and served with the Kings Own Regiment in Africa and as a gunner in Malta.Stainless steel silver frame round glass spectacles. Black covered steel case. Africa Star Medal with ribbon.Instructions inside case. How to wear under respirator. Alpha B (inscribed on frame.) 50425 J V inside case. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals RAAF, WW2 onwards
RAAF collection displaying 5 WW2 service medals plus 2 later medals for Bomber Command and POW. Also Gold Caterpillar Club badge with certificate. Also RSL, POW association and RAS Badges. Stalag dog tag and Air Gunner's half wing. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - LEAVE PASS WW2, 1942
Leave Pass A.A.F., A. 96, paper, black print, hand written in pencil."No 11102 Rank: GNR (Gunner) Eldon RA (A9) Unit: M7 TT9 Absent: 1630 2.10.42 - 0730 5.10.42 To: Bendigo Signature: MAJOR A F MACARTHUR (2.10.42)"documents - licences, military history, leave, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - FOLDER & PHOTOGRAPH WWI, c. post WWI
This item came to a family / widow etc with The Commemorative plaque & Commemorative scroll as package. Leo Harris No 3132. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Small folder folds in 2, light brown colour. Front has Rising Sun at top under 'Australian Imperial Force'. Inside cover has details of the deceased person. Next to that is a cut out space for a photo of the grave of the deceased. Rear has name & address of person who received the folder. .2) Sepia colour photo of grave of the above .1).In memory of HARRIS LEO No 3132 - Gunner - 25th Field Artillery Brigade - ANZAC Cemetery Sailly SUR LA LYS Plot 2 Row 3 - Armentieres, Francedocuments, military, remembrance. -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Log Book P F. Thomas, Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T Operator's Flying Log Book, June 1938
F/SGT. P F Thomas qualified as Air Bomber on B24 Liberators 13.11.44Rectangular blue linen bound hard cover bookForm A.73. (June 1938) Royal Australian Air Force Observer's, Air Gunner's and W/T operator's Flying Log Book No 443350 P F Thomas -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Contact, Contact, Contact
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of late afternon, 14th March 1969. Section strength TAOR patrol, Long Binh 'Operation Federal' 7 Platoon, C Company 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) - the M60 Gunner moves to the fork in the road to give covering fire to the section riflemen.photograph, 7 platoon, c coy, operation federal, taor patrol, long binh, m60 machine gun, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, section strength, 4 rar/nz (anzac), riflemen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BROOCH, c.1945
Brooch sent home by Roy Hilton Taylor NX94268, enlisted 2.4.1942, age 29 years. On discharge from the 2nd AIF on 17.1.1946 he was a Gunner in 2/1st Field Regt. Blue heart shaped brooch with pin clasp. Island scene in black.On front of brooch in gold: Edna & below a shining sun On rear of brooch: Love from Roy On pin clasp: New Guinea 1945metalcraft, costume accessories - jewellery -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Bayonet
The Bayonet was recovered by Gunner LF Hart 5570 10th Field Artillery Brigade. (Service 06/07/1915 to 01/08/1919) Donated by -: Mrs L Dowel ( née Hart)WWI German Bayonet. Steel with wood inserts on both sides of handleBontgen & Sabin , Solingen. Marked on base of blade left hand side. Number "2" stamped on bottom of handle L/H side. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Fire Mission 4
A black and white photograph a 104 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Gunner, prepares to fire the gun at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US supply depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensivephotograph, 104 battery, artillery, fire base betty, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Holy Bible
Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Model Airplane Ashtrays
A black and white photograph of 104 Battery RAA Gunner Sgt Peter Tilbrook at one of his spare time occupations, making model airplane ashtrays from empty shells cases at Fire Base "Betty" during the 1969 Tet Offensive. The Battery was supporting 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion.photograph, 104 battery raa, tet offensive, 1969, 4 rar nz, sgt peter tilbrook, fire base betty, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
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 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Checking Impact Area 8
A black and white photograph Sgt Paul Butcher, Doncaster, Vic. watches as Capt Tony Eaton, Kirribilli, NSW, The 1st ATF Artillery Intelligence Officer makes notes at an impact area of a NVA/VietCong 107mm rocket after an overnight attack by enemy gunners on the 1ATF Base. (29th March 1969)photograph, sgt paul butcher, capt tony eaton, 1st atf base, artillery intelligence officer, nva/vc, luscombe airfield, gibbons collection catalogue, 107mm rocket -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Re-Supply 2
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Gunners, John McDonald (L) of Blackhall, Qld and Doug Blenkiron of Murrayburg, SA at 1 ATF Base Nui Dat. Both crouch down and look away to lessen the affect of the rotor wash of the incoming RAAF re-supply Huey 'slick' helicopter (circa March 1968).photograph, 1 atf base, nui dat, huey helicopter, john mcdonald, doug blenkiron, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, raaf, gunners -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, C.WW2
The photo is most likely taken at Air gunnery School. Item in the collection of Vivian D BULLEN. Going by the photo Bullen is possibly 4th from the right rear row. Refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF service details.Photograph - original sepia tones on photographic paper. Group photograph of possible RAAF Servicemen seated and standing, dressed in overalls. Gunners at Sale, Photograph has been laminated. Back of photograph shows 24 handwritten, legible and illegible signatures and comments. Blue, black, red and green ink has been used.Back of photograph, sample of legible, handwritten signatures and comments. Top to Bottom - black ink - "B. BULLEN" - "Best of luck always Bill" Blue ink "E, EVENS". "Good shooting BULL" "LOU BROWNE" Townsville "(see you down town for lunch)" Black ink - "T. JACKSON" - "Will meet again Bull". Green ink - "D.J. CAMPBELL (Junior)" Black Ink "BONDI BICKLEY" - "Here's up your kilts" phoptographs, ww2, army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, M60 Cover Fire
A black and white photograph of Contact, contact, contact....late afternoon, section strength TAOR patrol, Long Binh Operation Federal 14th March 1969, 7 platoon, C Coy 4 RAR/NZ(ANZAC), the M60 machine gunner moves to the fork in the road to give covering fire to the section riflemen.photograph, taor patrol, operation federal, 7 platoon, c coy, 4rar nz, m60 machine gun, gibbons collection catalogue, long binh operation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Adjusting The Gunsight 3
A black and white photograph of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery Gunners, make adjustmanetsto ready the gun for firing at Fire Base Betty. The battery was in action against NVA/VietCong sappers attempting to breach the giant US Supply Depot at Long Binh in Bien Hoa Province during the Tet Offensive 1969photograph, artillery, 104 battery, fire base betty, raa, nva/vc, long binh, bien hoa province, tet offensive, 1969, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Checking Impact Area 7
A black and white photograph of Capt Tony Eaton, Kirribilly, NSW the 1st ATF Artillery Intelligence Officer assisted by Sgt Paul Butcher, Doncaster, Vic check an impact area. of a NVA/VietCong 107mm rocket after an overnight attack by enemy gunners on the 1ATF Base, Nui Dat (29th March 1969)photograph, 1st atf base, artillery intelligence officer, capt tony eaton, sgt paul butcher, nva/vc, 107mm rocket, nui dat, luscombe airfield, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Checking Impact Area 9
A black and white photograph of Capt Tony Eaton, Kirribilli, NSW, The 1st ATF Artillery Intelligence Officer assisted by Sgt Paul Butcher, Doncaster, Vic. check an impact area of a NVA/VietCong 107mm rocket after an overnight attack by enemy gunners on the 1ATF Base Nui Dat. (29th March 1969)photograph, 1 atf base, capt tony eaton, artillery intelligence officer, sgt paul butcher, nva/vc, 107mm rocket, nui dat, luscombe airfield, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Model - AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION (WW2), C. WW2
Aircraft recognition models were produced and painted flat black and lacked any real surface detail or markings in order to simulate a silhouette. Training purposes for both military personnel and civilians alike.1. & 2. Model Aircraft x 2 made from timber and painted black. 1. Has four engines and appears to be a "Boeing B.17 Flying Fortress", an American heavy bomber WW2. 2. Has twin engines - a "Vickers Wellington", a British, long range medium bomber WW2.Handwritten label with models - grey lead pencil. "Recognition Model used to train pilot and gunner in identification. Top. Boe's B17. Bottom Vickers Wellington". 1. Label on bottom of model - "FORTRESS"military, aircraft, training, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, Daily Mail, c.1914 - 1918
Daily Mail Official War Pictured, Series 2, No 10. Scenes WWI in Europe.Four by colour enhanced postcards with scenes WW1..1) “RAMC picking up wounded in a captured village” .2) “A fag after a fight” .3) “British mine exploding at Beaumont-Hamel” .4) “British Machine Gunners wearing gas helmets”photography-photographs, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, Pay
Pay books issued to Frederick William Gage an Australian Army serviceman who served in the 1st AIF as a gunner and the 2nd AIF as a sergeant. The WW1 paybook, number 267888, was issued on the 20th October, 1916. The WW2 paybook, number C 75091, was issued on the 4th June, 1940. The WW2 paybook contains photographs of the serviceman. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Another Ward
A black and white photograph of VietCong patient leads element of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) to another ward in K76A Hospital where the machine gunner is engaged by NVA/VietCong forces removing patients from the ward. Two seriously ill patients were left in the ward by retreating NVA/VietCong during Operation Marsden.photograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, nui may tao mountain, operation marsden, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Operation Capital
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Operation Capital, Fire Support Base. 'Flinders', a Gunner, covers his ears at 'The Fortress' or 'Sandbag City' as 105mm (Howitzer) gun of 104 Battery fires in support of 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) elements operating in the Thua Tich area east of Phuoc tuy Province. (Circa October 1968)photograph, operation capital, fire support base flinders, 105mm howitzer, 104 battery, 4 rar nz, thua tich, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, 4 rar/nz (anzac), sandbag city, the fortress