Strong paper chart folded 3 times. Front panel has title Australian Army Operations 1940 - 1945 printed in black ink, black & white divisional unit colour patches & gold coloured Rising Sun. Inside are 4 maps including Mediterranean Sea area, New Guinea, Pacific Islands - Borneo & Malaya. One panel has a chronology chart showing dates & events during 1939 - 1945.chart, operations, army 1939 - 45

Samuel Davies No 64187. Sam signed Attestation papers on 27.4.1918 age 19 years. The page is stamped at the top “passed Light Horse riding test, volunteered to serve in Eygpt”. Listed as joined on 10.6.1918 in 5th General Service Reinforcements, embarked for Eygpt 14.9.1918, disembarked 14.10.1918, allotted to A.A.S.C 30.10.1918, appointed Driver 1.12.1918, embark for Aust 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF. A.A.S.C. “Australian Army Service Corp” Sam had 3 older brothers already serving overseas, all came home. On 15.10.1940 Sam signed Mobilization Attestation papers in the CMF No V6868 in 6th Auxillary Horse Transport Coy AASC. His service in the CMF finished on 19.8.1942 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge on 12.11.1945Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at the top with 2 servicemen in front. Golden wattle around border & a docked ship at the bottom. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Certificate mounted with a green border.Printed on certificate: BOROUGH OF CLUNES FOR LIBERTY ANZACS FOR JUSTICE Presented to Pte S Davies Dated 25.3.19 Signed by Mayor & Town Clerk Bottom R: Red seal aasc, aif, 2nd aif

This is an Australian reprint of a British War Office Publication 21.5.1940. Item relates to Desmond Francis BOYLAN, enlisted initially as No S5441 then transferred to the 2nd AIF No SX20194 on 18.7.1942 age 27 years. He was discharged from the Army on 3.9.1946 with the rank of L/Sgt in 2/4th Armoured Regt.Brown soft cover, black printing. 56 pages, plus numerous circuits, black & white photos & a large quantity of glued in amendments.Handwritten top right of front cover: "High School Senior Cadet Detachment" Inside front cover: "SX 20194 CPL D T Boylan, HQ Sqn 9 Aust Motor Regt"books reference / military, signal, training

Hat, khaki, felt with old style dent on top. Khaki felt pugaree with single stitching top & bottom. Emu plume attached to buttoned up side of hat. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge on turned up side. Leather headband sewn inside hat. “N196 - Sydney Aust. - Size 6-3/4 - 1942 - Fur Felt Hat” pressed on head band.uniforms - army, slouch hat, passchendaele barracks trust

William Frank Rouden Budge "ED"No VX48105 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. He was WIA twice , at Tobruk then Alamein losing his left leg. At discharge from the Army on 7.1.47 he was a Major in 2/24th Aust Infantry Battalion. During his service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re W F BUDGE .1) 1939 - 45 star .2) Africa Star .3) Defence Medal .4) War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp "MID" .5) Australian Service Medal .6) Elizabeth 11 coronation medal 1953 .7) Efficiency Medal with clasp "Australia". .8) Tobruk Commemorative medal "VX 48105 W F R BUDGE"medals, military, history, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust

Noel Carson No VX8214 enlisted in 2nd AIF on 14.5.40. At discharge from the AIF he was a Sgt in 2/7th Aust General Hospital. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re N. CARSON. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Africa star with clasp "8th Army" 3. Pacific Star 4. Defence Medal 5. War Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal"VX 8214 N. CARSON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Beathea Isobel Weppner No VFX126729 enlisted on 22.6.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army she was a Cpl in 2/9th Aust General Hospital. VFX meaning Victorian female. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (6) Re B.I WEPPNER. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medl 4. War Medal Service Medal 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasp 'S W PACIFIC" "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Daniel Vervon Frank Hufer "ED" No VX52861 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 7.4.41. He was a POW of the Japanese. At discharge from the Army he was a Lieutenant in 2/29th Aust Infantry Batt. Awarded the Efficiency Decoration. He served in the 38th Batt pre and post WW11. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re. D.F.V. HUFER. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939 - 45 4. Australian Service Medal 5. Efficiency Decoration Medal 6. Efficiency Medal "VX 52861 D.F.V. HUFER" medals, military, history, awards, passchendaele barracks trust

Ceremonial Captains Rank Epaulettes. .1) & .2) Base is gold braided cord, 8 mm dia. 3 gold 'PIPs' are mounted on base. The PIPs have 4 spikes pointing outwards. In centre of PIPs green enamel leaves circular red enamel ring, Latin inscription: TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO, centre has 3 small gold crowns. The back has a red cotton strap. .3) & .4) As above except a) Aust Mil Forces gold button at one end on top; and b) The spikes are silvered.numismatics - badges (cloth) - army, passchendaele barracks trust, rank

Edward Ethelbert Sugden. An E.E Sugden is listed with a "V" number being V83932 no other information. Edward is listed as enlisting as VX117065 on 24.11.1942 age 43 years, discharged from the Army on 10.6.1947 with the rank of Major in 1st Aust Labour Group.Black & white group portrait photo of a company of uniformed soldiers, probably WWII, in a training depot with black & white dog in the foreground & a horse racing track in the background. Brown wooden frame without glass. Photo mounted on fawn border with cardboard backing. Printed below photo: "TO LIEUT E. E. SUGDEN B' COY, 3rd A.A.S.C. Training Depot, Bendigo" Handwritten RHS below photo. "Vincent Kelly Bendigo"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army

John Preece No 765 enlisted in the AIF on 7.9.1914 in F Coy 12th Batt age 26 years 7 months. Embarked for Eygpt 20.10.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 2.3.1915. Embarked for France 2.4.1916, hospital 4.7.1916 with Fracture of the right hand accident, hospital 9.6.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 31.1.1919. Enlisted WW11 as No S393 on 12.8.1940, hospital 10.7.1941 with Gastro Enteritis, 23.4.1942 injury to right knee, 27.12.1942 with Pluerisy, 28.5.1943 with Nueritis, discharged from the Army medically unfit 6.9.1943. At the time he was a Sgt in 4 Garrison Batt. A Miner, Alexander John Sundin No 7914 enlisted on 24.7.1917 in 3rd Aust Tunneling Coy age 44 years 8 months. Embarked 21.11.1917, Gassed 10.9.1918, discharged medically unfit 30.1.1919.1.) Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J Preece. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. .2) medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re A.J.Sundin. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal..1) "765 DVR J Preece 12 BN AIF. - "S393 J Preece" .2) "7914 SPR A.J.Sundin 3 Tun Coy A.I.F"medals, military, history

The badge belonged to Mrs May BALDWIN. Two stars on the badge showed she had two sons in the 2nd A.I.F, Ted & Robert. Ted (short for Edward) is believed to be George Edward BALDWIN No VX120046. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.7.1942 age 20 years. On discharge from the Army on 2.4.1946 he was a Pte in the 29/46th Aust Infantry Battalion. Robert is believed to be Walter Robert BALDWIN No VX55835. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 14.5.1941 age 20 years. He was in the 2/29th Batt and is listed in their history as being in D Coy. He was taken POW and is listed as died while a POW on 27.5.1943. Refer 1895.Badge, metal, "To the Women of Australia". Centre section is round with a crown over two circular wreaths with a map of Australia Centre. Attached by 2 rings is a clasp with 2 stars. A fine chain and pin attached at the top. Rear has 2 lugs and pin."ISSUED BY THE C'WLTH GOVT A77484"numismatics - badges, metalcraft

Belonged to Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775. .1) Uniform button, metal, black, round domed shape. Has a crown over map of Aust with lettering "Australian Military Forces." one lug on rear. .2) Same as .1)uniforms, army, buttons

Keith David Livingston No VX136969 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 21.6.43 age 20 years. At discharge from the Army he was a Pte in 173 Aust Field Ordnance Depot. He enlisted in Mataranka Northern Territory. He often told the story that he was in Darwin at the bombing and they moved them down to Katherine and then it was bombed so he was either in the CMF or working up there at the time and then enlisted in the AIF. B & W photo re group of soldiers - "FIRST MEAL ON THE BEACH" after landing Labuan 1945. Keith Livingston 2nd from the left "FIRST MEAL ON THE BEACH"photographs, photography, military history., labuan

LT COL BENJAMIN THOMAS ROY CHADD No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for Service History also 2034P. Plan, detailing Seymour Camp Block Plan, Signals 7th Aust Div Camp 1940, re LT COL BENJAMIN THOMAS ROY CHADD. Tan coloured frame, glass front, cardboard backing, detail of camp layout, scale 160' = 1".documents - maps/plans, military history - army, frames

Frances Madge Killicoat enlisted on 5.11.15 in the Australian Army Nursing Service age 26 years, embarked for Eygpt 12.11.1915. Joins the B.E.F in Alexandria 26.3.1916, disembarks Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Hay Fever 16.6.1917 later changed to Nasal Catarrh and then with Debility, rejoin unit 4.7.1917. From there she served in No 1 ACCS, 15 CCS and 10th SH. She was discharged from the AIF on her marriage to Capt S.O.Coen AAMC on 18.11.18. She had 5 brothers in the AIF, one DOW's and one awarded a DCM. 1ACCS (1st Aust Casualty Clearing Station), 15 CCS (15th Casualty Clearing Station), 10th SH (10th Stationary Hospital)Medals, court Mounted, set of (3) Re Nurse- sister F. Killicoat. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal.1. "Nurse/Sister F.M Killicoat, ANS A.F 2. "S - Nurse F.M Killicoat A.I.F" 3. "Sister F.M Killicoat A.I.F"numismatics- medals- history, metalcraft

John MURPHY VX15580 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.2.1940 age 28 years 5 months. Posted to 2/7th Bn on 6.4.1940 and embarked for the Middle East on 15.4.1940, embarked for Greece 9.4.1941 and returned from there in June 1941. Embarked for Australia on 8.3.1942 and disembarked Ceylon 7.4.1942 and did not re embark until 12.7.1942 and arrived in Australia 4.8.1942. Transfers to 2nd Aust Tank W/Shops AEME on 3.10.1942 and then 2/4th Aust Base W/Shops, discharged from the Army on 3.10.1945. In the Greece and Crete campaigns the 2/7th Bn was essentially destroyed and it was rebuilt from a small core in Palestine in Garrison duties and then in Ceylon before returning to Australia..1)Medal set, brass plate mounted , group of (5) re .J. Murphy 1.1939 -45 star 2. Africa star 3. Defence medal 4. War medal 1939 -45 5. Australian service medal .2) Ribbon , single "Africa Star" with pins uniform attachment"VX15580 J Murphy"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Leslie Alfred TENNANT VX55621 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 12.5.41. On discharged from the AIF on 30.10.45 he was a Craftsman in 2/4th Base Work Shops. Refer Cat No 519 for another card to A McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for more information re Miss A McLURE.Christmas card made of cardboard, folds in two. Blueish colour faded to brown. Front has a rising sun badge over "2nd Aust. Adv. Ord. Workshops, Middle East, Xmas 1942" Inside has cartoon description of an Army truck, "Leaping Lena."To Mrs Mclure, 40 York St Prahran S.I Victoria Australia." From VX 55621 Pte L.A Tennant.documents-cards, greeting, xmas, middle east

Alfred Edward Boland initially enlisted as V59811 then transferred to the AIF as VX120107 on 28.11.42. At discharge from the Army on 15.2.46 he was a Lieutenant in 41/2 Aust Inf Batt.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re A.E Boland. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Australian Service Medal."VX120107 A.E Boland"medals, military, history

Initial medical examination certificate for CLAUDE ARNOLD FRITZ FRA who enlisted in Queenstown, Tasmania on 22.8.1914. He was in D Company 12th Batt. Embarked 20.10.1914. Reg No 441. Returned to Aust 29.7.1915.Medical Report completed for FRITZ FRA detailing his physical characteristics.military history - army, documents - reports, examination

Medals .3) to .6) belonged to David William Ralph Davies No V245464, enlisted on 19.12.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.46 he was a Pte in 57/60th Aust Infantry Battalion.1) Medal, circular, metal, issued to Commemorate Anzac Day 1918. Obverse has head of a soldier with Slouch Hat with wording "Honor to the AIF". Reverse has the words " Gallipoli, France, Palestine". .2) Medal, circular, metal, issued to School children to commemorate Victory and Peace in 1919. Obverse depicts a Women, reverse has figures of a Sailor and Soldier with the wording "Victory the Triumph of Liberty and Justice, the Peace of 1919". Medals, ribbons, single, (4) re D.W.R Davies. .3) Pacific Star. .4) 1939-45 Star. .5) War Medal 1939-45. .6) Australian Service Medal..3) .4) .5) .6) "V245464 D.W.R Davies"medals, memorabilia, military

Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775..1) Envelope, light brown colour, form A.131 "Australian Military forces Will." Front has typed details re Capt Warick Rosenthal. .2) Document, Australian Military Forces form A 130 Re the Will of " Capt Warick Rosenthal." Double sided form, yellowish paper all typed re details of executor and all his wordly goods to his wife Joan Margaret Rosenthal." TX6321 Capt Warick Rosenthal AAMC attached to 40th Aust INF Bn (AIF) 17.11.1944.documents, wills, envelopes, military history, army

Brown covered booklet, 71 pages, mainly black & white photos, some colour, detailing useful & poisonous plants/foods in New Guinea.“Sig T Dietz 8th Aust Tech Maint 19th L OF C Sigs, New Guinea”books reference, military history-army

Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers

William John Gundry No 3525 enlisted in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 9.7.1915 age 18 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Batt 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, attends Aust Corps School 27.7.1918 to 23.8.1918, embark for Australia 13.4.1919, discharged from the Army 25.11.1919 classed medically unfit with “Chorea” (A neurological disorder.)Laminated discharge certificate for William John GUNDRY with details of name, number, enlistment, time served, personnel details.documents-certificates, military history-service records

Leonard James Cross No WX6147 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.7.40 aged 39 years 10 months in 2/11th Bn, embarked for the Middle East 16.4.1941, transfer to the AAMC then to 2/7th Field Ambulance 31.7.1941, embark for Aust 12.2.1942, entrain for the Northern Territory 21.6.1943, discharged from the Army 15.2.1944.Medal Set of five court mounted re L.J. Cross. .1 Africa Star, original medal unstamped. .2 1939 - 45 Star, original medal unstamped. .3 War Medal 1939-45. .4. Defence Medal. .5 Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45.3) .4) .5) "WX6147 L.J.Cross"medals, middle east, field ambulance

Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards

Clarence Wilfred Curnow enlisted initially as V12644 on 1.4.1941 then joined the AIF on 27.8.42 as VX100151 and served in 1st Aust Pack Transport Coy AASC. At discharge from the Army he was a L/Cpl on 24.10.45. He had 652 days in Australia and 638 days outside Australia.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (4) Re C.W.Curnow. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal."VX100151 C.W.Curnow"medal set, numismatics- medals - military

C.W Curnow, refer Cat No’s 1444, 1445.2.Members Personal Equipment Card A.A.F. F204 re VX100151 Clarence Wilfred Curnow. Brownish covers, inside are two photos of the soldier plus his record of service. Stamped across the top right hand corner "17 Aust Sup Depot Coy AASC Kingswood NSW"documents, record of service, army records, curnow

Item issued to Cyril John WATSON. Cyril enlisted initially in the 17th Machine Gun Regt on 29.9.1939. He rose through the ranks to Lieut on 23.7.1940. Seconded to the 2nd AIF as VX39057 on 1.11.1940 with 4th Anti Tank Regt age 22 years 5 months. Embarked for Malaya 3.2.1941, hospital on ship with Influenza 11.2.1942, disembark Singapore 18.2.1942 and into hospital, rejoin unit 3.3.1941. Listed as Missing 16.2.1942, reported POW Borneo dated 22.3.1943, rescued from the Japanese 12.9.1945 at Kuching Borneo, hospital 2/9th AGH with Malnutrition and Malaria then to 2/2nd Aust Hospital Ship and stopping Morotai arriving Sydney 19.9.1945, then to Victoria and Heidelberg Military Hospital 14.10.1945. Although a bit sketchy it appears on his records he may have had Pulm T.B in early 1946, finally being discharged from the AIF on 17.1.1947. Over 500 members of 4th Anti Tank Regt were taken POW. Refer also Cat No 1121..1) Tropical dress uniform jacket. .2) & .3) Rising sun lapel badges (attached to jacket, right one is broken in two.)uniforms - army, numismatics-badges, pow, borneo, watson