Medallion presented to Pte. A. DALZIEL by friends of Bears Lagoon, 22/4/1916. Alexander John Dalziel KIA 24.2.17. Refer 172 medals, 1538.Gold-coloured medallion in shape of shield, with boomerang on top, kangaroo & emu on sides, crossed branches on bottom.Engraved on front - 'FOR/KING/AND/COUNTRY. Engraved on back - 'PRESENTED TO/PTE. A. DALZIEL/BY FRIENDS OF/BEARS LAGOON/22-4-1916'numismatics, medals-commemorative-military/civic

Alfred Herbert BEGBIE No 1791 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Battalion on 13.7.1916 age 30 years. He was KIA on 31.8.1918 at St Quentin France.Commemorative Plaque, round, bronze showing Brittanica, a lion and seals with space for an individual name. The plaque is encased in a circular wooden frame, brown colour, the rear has a chain attached for hanging.“He died for Freedom and Honour - ALFRED HERBERT BEGBIE”memorabilia, plaque, memorial

Box relates to Capt Henry SOUTHBY, 39th Batt. KIA 12.10.1917. Refer Cat No 1906 for his full service history also 1905P, 1903.2.Wooden trunk with hinged top lid, both box & lid metal lined. Carry handles each end & two strap hooks front & back. Key lock in front. Lid has a lock down clip on each side. Lid has metal strip screwed on front & sides. Painted in white on each end of box: “Lt H SOUTHBY 39TH BATT”.personal effects - travel goods, military equipment - containers, trunk, officers

The ribbon is part of the collection re Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt AIF, KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P.Ribbon for the Great War 1914-19 "Victory Medal"medals, military, ribbons

King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Flight Officer William EMERY - killed in action in Belgium during WW2Cream coloured note paper with Royal Crest and signatureBuckingham Place Signed George RIwilliam emery, kia, belgium, ww2, raaf

Defence records belonging to 400444 John Hudson WILKINSON born 18./2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. Killed in battle over Europe on 30/8/1944.White and green folder depicted with a sprig of rosemary above large group of soldiers.Defence Service Records National Archives of Australiapilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia

King's Condolence Letter sent to family of Pilot Officer John Hudson WILKINSON- killed in action in 1944 during WW2Cream note paper with Royal Crest letterhead containing message and signature in black type.Buckingham Place George RIkia, ww2, raaf, j h wilkinson, 1944

Private Robert Ernest Payne 5125 from Killawarra. Enlisted on 29/1/16 aged 20 years and 9 months and served with the 28th Battalion during WW1. Killed in action in France on 15/4/1918 aged 23 yearsBrown timber frame with grey mount containing ornate certificate of serviceFOR KING AND EMPIRE Private R E Payne 28th Battalion B Companyrobert ernest payne, 28th battalion, wwi, kia, france

Distinguish Flying Cross medal awarded to John Hudson WILKINSON 400444 born 18/2/1914 at Rutherglen. He was a Pharmaceutical Chemist prior to enlisting in the RAAF on 2/9/1940 He was reporting missing during air operations over East Prussia and later presumed to have lost his life on 30/8/1944 Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - citation reads Pilot Officer Wilkinson is an air gunner of great ability and determination. He has taken part in a large number of operational sorties many of which have been against some of German's most heavily defended targets. On one occasion in March 1944 when engaged n an attack on Stuttgart a Junkers 88 attacked his aircraft five times but Pilot Officer Wilkinson by his accurate directions to his captain and coolly aimed return fire drove ff the enemy aircraft in a badly damaged condition. At all times his unwavering devotion to duty and constant alertness have inspired confidence in his crew. The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third-level military decoration awarded to officers, and since 1993 to other ranks, of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"Black case which opens out from right side. The top affixed by two side hinges on the left and push in pin on the right side. Inside case the top is lined in satin fabric imprinted with a black crest and the base is lined in felt containing a silver metal medal in the shape of a cross attached to a purple and while diagonally striped ribbon.On Top - DFC impressed in gold colour paint. Inside Top - Royal Mint Medal inscriptions -400444 Flt Lt Wilkinson Stuttgart 1944 pilot officer john hudson wilkinson, dfc, ww2, raaf, kia

Letters of Sympathy from Bendigo Locals to parents of " Mervyn Clive Townsend" , KIA on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsend service.Handwritten letters of Sympathy for M.C. Townsend. 1. Letter of Sympathy from A. Brazier, Eaglehawk - on small blank white note paper. 2. Letter of Sympathy from Jim Condon - on blue paper, lined, dated 6/12/41.hmas sydney', ww2, mervyn clive townsend, letters of sympathy.

Messages in relation to the death of "Mervyn Clive Townsend" KIA on sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by the HSK Kormoran on 15 Nov 1941. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Folded white Sympathy cards for Mervyn Townsend. Sizes ranging from 13 x 8 to 10 x 8 cm. 1. Folded three sheets with message in middle. Cover says sent in Heartfelt Sympathy. 2. Folded 3 sheets with message in middle and cover saying "With Deepest Sympathy". 3. Folded 2 sheets with message in middle and cover sheet saying "With Sincere Sympathy". 4. Folded 2 pieces with inside message and cover sheet saying "With Sincerest Sympathy". 5. Double folded sheet with message "Peace, perfect peace and dove flying over a sun and picture of Lilies all in black." 1. From Mr. & Mrs. John Owen, East Melbourne. 2. From Norma D. Young, Bendigo. 3. From Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Horne. 4. From E. Casey & sisters, Murrumbeena. 5. From Mr. & Mrs D.J. Treage, Balwyn. hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Sympathy cards to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend" KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDNEY by HSK Kormoran on 15/11/1941. Refer Cat 2313P for Townsends service.1. Folded Sympathy card with no message inside, only name and "With Sincere Sympathy" on front. 2. Cross, Flag and Flowers image on front. Four pages tied with black and white ribbon.1. From Russell Horie, written on back F.W. 2181. 2. From Mr. & Mrs E.J. Claridge, Ararat.hmas sydney, mervyn clive townsend, ww2, hsk kormoran

The sender "Norman William Foster" No. 7785, Coy 3rd Light horse Brigade. KIA France 1918. The receiver "Mrs F Simons RMB 295, Wedderburn".Single page letter in blue ink on cream coloured paper. The letterhead is printed in black ink. YMCA is printed above an illustration of two palm trees, cannon, two pyramids, the Sphinx.Letterhead "YMCA with the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force." "Reply to No. 7785 Coy 3rd Lighthorse B7 stationed at Egypt"letters, personal, ww1, egypt, 3rd light horse brigade

Pte. William Bailey, Service No. 8/A 1st AIF 31 Batt. KIA 25 October 1916 in France. Buried AIF burial ground, Flers, France.Photograph - on cream cardboard, sepia, full length portrait of a soldier.R. McGeehan, Photographer, The Central studios 57 Elm Grove, Ripponlea, Melbourne.ww1, portrait

Badge issued to Paul Francis Reidy No 3793403 National Serviceman KIA Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2 for his service history and details re his death.Hat badge, pressed brass, crown at top, wreath arrangement around outside, centre crossed rifles, scrolls at bottom with "Royal Australian Infantry Corps". Rear has two lugs with pin through. badges, infantry corps

Alexander John DALZIEL No. 537, B Coy 38th Batt AIF, enlisted 15.316, transferred to 3 Div TMB 15.10.16, KIA 24.2.17. Refer173, 1538.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re A.J Dalziel. 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory medal.1. 'A.J.Dalziel 537 GNR' 2. 'A.J.Dalziel 3rd Div TMB AIF'numismatics, metalcraft, medals-military

Stephen Nicholas Flett No 97 joined the AIF in A Coy 25th Batt on 10.2.1915 age 29 years 7 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 4.9.1915, hospital 20.12.1915 with Jaundice, return to Egypt 30.12.1915, rejoins unit 5.3.1916, embark for France 14.3.1916, hospital 29.3.1916 with Mumps, then Orchitis, rejoin unit 30.4.1916, promoted Cpl 30.10.1916, KIA 14.11.1916 at Flers France. There are 4 statements to the Red Cross re his death all different but appears to be KIA by a sniper..1) To Frances dated 2 May 15 from Steve Flett 25 BN .2) To sister dated 8 Nov 15 from Steve on Gallipoli .3) To sister dated 15 Nov 15 from brother Steve on Gallipoli .4) - .6) To mother dated 29 Oct 16 from Steve, France .7) To sister dated 12 Sep 16 from Steve, France .8) To Frances dated 7 Jun 16 from brother Steve, France .9) To sister dated 9 Apr 16 from S N Flett No 7 Gen Hosp, France .10) To mother from Steve dated 5 Sep 09, Chillagoe .11) Page 2 of above .12) To sister from Steve Flett dated 18 Sep 12, Chillagoe .13) Page 2 of above .14) To Neil & Annie from Uncle Steve, undated .15) Poem headed 'Newhall Busay", 11 lines, no author's namedocuments - letters, military history

Poster produced in 1920 showing in full detail the composition of the AIF in WW1. The information is outstanding and details are listed in very clear easily understood. words, including numbers KIA by Division, died of wounds, died of other causes, POW's, wounded. Also list all Honour's and Decorations awarded to Members of the AIF, which includes 65 VC recipients.Check out attached photo, details to extensive to listww1 total enlisted, ww1 kia, ww1 honores and decorations, vc winners ww1, ww1 australian divisional commanders, pow ww1.

Letters of Sympathy from a range of Victorian school for Dental Surgeon M.C. Townsend, KIA with sinking of HMAS Sydney on 15 /11/ 1941. Refer No. 2313P for Townsends service.Seventeen (17) letters of sympathy from various schools around Victoria, primarily to the parents of "Mervyn Clive TOWNSEND".Varioushmas sydney, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Letter sent originally by sister but reg'n No. wrong so not delivered but returned 23 April 1918. Soldier KIA in June 1918. Linten Cypus Rogan see 6947A.Unopened letter - light brown paper, envelope, black print and handwriting, red one penny King George stamp.Return to Sender: No. 6884 Pte L. C. Rogan, 20th Reinforcements 22nd Battalion 6th Brigade Australian Imperial Force on Active Service Abroad.passchendaele barracks trust, unopened envelope, l.c. rogan, ww1

L to R: Duncan GILLIES, Alec GILLIES (KIA), Donald GILLIES Front: Jack GILLIES For photographic print refer to Cat No 3529. For book refer to Cat No 3534Black & white photo of 4 soldiers in uniform. 3 with slouch hats, 1 with peaked cap standing at rear, soldiers on L & R wearing bandoliers, soldier in front is seated with legs crossed.photographs, gillies

PTE EDWARD BICKFORD No 1519, 21st Batt AIF, KIA 26.8.1916. Refer Catalogue No 2948.4 for his and his brothers service history. Refer brothers 2950P, 2991P.Black & white portrait, bust & head only of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat. There are no badges on the soldier's uniform. The frame is timber with a 12 mm gold trim on the inner edge.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army

CPL WILLIAM BICKFORD No 815, 14th Batt AIF, KIA 11.4.1917. Refer catalogue No 2948.4 for his and his brothers service history. Refer brothers 2949P, 2950P Black & white 3/4 length portrait of an Australian Soldier wearing a peaked cap with a Rising Sun badge. Soldier has Australian badges on his epaulettes & Rising Sun badges on his collar. The timber frame has a 12 mm gold trim around the inner edge.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army

This souvenir was sent by Donald John BURNET No 2130 60th Batt to his sister Lillian. He was KIA on 25.9.1917. Refer Cat No 1973P for his full service details.Coloured woven unknown material marked Souvenir From France, surrounded with rose motif. Frame heavy timber. "Souvenir From France"military history - souvenirs, trades - carpentery, manchester - fabric, france

Refer Cat No 2351.5P David James HAMILTON, 329 14th BTN, WIA twice KIA 7.6.1917, 12th M.G.Coy, Buried Strand, Military Cemetery, Ploegstreet, Belgium Collection of three items framed. Photograph- copy of black and white photograph- half portrait of a soldier in uniform Commemorative scroll- original scroll, printed in black and red ink, with colour to coat of arms. Coat of Arms of King George V on paper Frame- brown colour stain timber with decorative moulding. Dark green cardboard mount, glass front, cardboard back.photographs, frame, accessories, documents, certificate

Cuthbert "Bert" Lodington enlisted under the Alias George Williams No 1608, 3/6th Batt AIF. KIA 8.5.15. Refer 2072 medals for full service details. Photo in sepia tone re "Bert" Lodington. Central photo on cardboard backing. Soldier standing in uniform holding a riding crop. Backing is light brown with ornamental surrounds."The Marlborough studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne"photogtaphy, military

Messages of condolences in relation to " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Telegrams on Yellow Paper headed in blue writing on top with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General Department. All telegrams have Office of Origin, no of words, time of lodgement and stamp. Messages all handwritten with name of sender, a message of sympathy and address of receiver.All telegrams date stamped on top right corner. All ticked in top right corner.hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend