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Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, Post 1945
George James Rush No 14312 enlisted in the RAAF on 10.7.1940, discharged 14.7.1947 with the rank of Sgt in No 2 Aircraft DepotBritish War medal with ribbon not mounted“G.J Rush 14312 RAAF”medals, awards, british -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2, C.1940 - 2
Charles William Rowe VX47153, enlisted 16.7.1940 age 32 years, discharged with the rank of WO.2 in 2/9th Field Company, no discharge date recorded. Believed he served as per photo in Syria, Egypt and Darwin..1) Photo B & W shows soldier writing letters/cards being Charles Rowe. .2) Photo B & W shows a soldier standing centre without shirt on being Charles Rowe. .3) Photo B & W shows three soldiers at a table, centre man is Charles Rowe..3) In red on bottom of photo, “Syria”syria, photographs -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, Unknown
Photo is Sgt Ernest Walter Corrie Reg No 2236, enlisted 4th Reinforcements 17th Batt on. 31.7.1915, KIA 9.10.1917. A brother Richard Wilkin Corrie Regt No 1737 4th Bn was KIA 16.8.1916. The relationship to Albert Corrie VX47191 Cat No 4847 is not known at this point.Photograph copy of original showing a soldier in uniform standing, slouch hat in hand, 3 stripes on arm denoting Sergeant rank, studio gallery backing behindphotograph, corrie -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - INSIGNIA, C. 1940 - 45
Items relating W.O Albert Corrie, refer cat No 4847 for serviceBoth, Embroided Warrant Officer rank insignia, crown centre, colours khaki, brown and white.insignia, rank, warrant officer -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - DEMOBILIZATION BOOK, Australian Military Forces, C.1941
John Newman DAY Regt No V155751 enlisted at Inglewood, Vic on 20.07.1941, age 30 years. Discharged from the Army on 28.02.1946 with the rank of Sgt in HQ AMF POOL A.A. EDUCATION SERVICE.Demobilization Procedure Book AAB.87 No 146533, brown covers, 32 pages contains details of the soldier's records, leave, clothing issue, education, hand written in black, blue, stamped throughout in purple and red, rear page has slip pasted in."V155751 DAY John Newman, 43 Chapel Street, Bendigo, Vic" "VN152"demobilization, procedures, books -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - ARMY PAY BOOKS, Australian Government, A.M.F. Soldiers Pay book (s)
Robert Charles Letts - enlisted 1 Nov 1942 - discharged 27 Nov 1945. Rank: Pte Unit: 2/11 Aust mobile laundryThere are two old pay books for a WW2 soldier. 1. This has a brown buckram cover. No 260051. Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. 2. Light brown cover. No. C90941 - Australian Military Forces "Soldiers Pay Book" is printed at bottom. The centre has the Australian Government Crest. Extra line at bottom marked 'continuation'. Inside both books are pages showing places - money - dates. The loose pages and cover are held together by two staples/book. 1. V65066 crossed out then VX 119118 written above it in white ink, LETTS, Robert Charles. The rear page has personal information. 2. VX119118 LETTS, Robert Charles. On front cover there is pay information and personal information throughout book. Rear cover has 2 x B & W portraits of soldier.ww2, soldiers pay -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE, Aust Govt - Aust Army, 1944
See Cat 4867.2 Small booklet - Khaki cardboard cover, with black printing on it. It has the Australian Coat of Arms near the top centre. At top of cover are spaces for NR, rank and name. The book has 40 pages. Page 4 has soldiers name and NR etc. P.10 has clothing issues. P.22 has personal equipment issued. P.26 Record of leave. P34 has x pay records. P.35 Chevrons issued. P.36 Medals. p.37 Medical classification. P.38 Vaccinations and innoculations, P.40 Next of kin.Front cover, written VX119118 Pte Letts R.C. service record, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - INSIGNIA
Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams No 556101 Collection.Fourteen officer's rank insignia featuring a gold coloured queen's crown on a maroon cloth backing. Each insignia is attached via two press clips fastened to two metal pins. The back of each insignia is gold coloured metal. Two insignia have longer pins and no press clips.army chaplains, military insignia, major thomas b. williams -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - INSIGNIA, NICHOL
The star, commonly known as a 'pip' is derived from the Star of the Knight Cross of the Military Division of the Order of the Bath. Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Eighteen officer's rank insignia featuring a gold coloured star. In the middle of the star is a red circle with the motto 'Tria Juncla In Uno' inscribed. Surrounding this circle is a green laurel leaf wreath. On the back of each insignia are two metal pins to which are attached press clips for fastening to epaulettes.Stamped on the back in raised lettering: NICHOL, MELB'army chaplain, military insignia, major thomas b. williams. -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - COAT, SERVICE DRESS, ARMY, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, 1966
Uniform re Lt/Col Murray Metherall Army Education Corp, refer Cat No 590.2 for service details..1) Coat polyester Kahki colour complete with belt, metal buttons, rank, corp insignia badges RAAEC and 3 service ribbons 2 being Vietnam. .2) Shirt polyester Kahki colour with long sleeves.uniform, service dress -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM, AIR FORCE, 1) .2) Carr, Son and Woor LTD, C.1944
Richard Noel Levy No 428329 RAAF enlisted on 10.10.1942 age 18 years, he flew with No 180 Sqd "B 25 Mitchell Bombers" flying 49 missions over Germany, his first operation was on 30 11.1944, discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flying Officer on 3.1 1946.1) RAAF uniform jacket dark blue colour, inner soft lining complete with buttons, belt, Pilot Officers insignia and 3 x service ribbons being 1939 - 45 star, France and Germany Star and Defence medal. Tag on inside pocket with makers and owners details, sleeves have metal crown and wings on. .2)Trousers, dark blue complete with buttons, tag sewn on with makers and owners details. .3) Hat peak RAAF blue colour with Crown and Wings on front, black hat band with black leather strap, leather liner, tag sewn on inside..1) On tag in pocket, " "Oct 1944 P/O R.N.Levy RAAF". .2) Same as .1) .3) "R.N.Levy"raaf, uniforms -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C. WW2
"H.H. Hammer" Regt No’s 3107396, VX24325. Born 15.2.1905, enlisted Bendigo 10.6.1940, discharged 28.11.1945 with the rank of Brigadier in 15th INF Brigade, awarded CBE and DSOFramed photo and details of a decorated WW2 Soldier“ Major General Howard Heathcote Hammer CBE, DSO”framed photographs, military history, ww2, howard heathcote hammer -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, Early 2019
"Ronald Edward Browning" VX124215, enlisted 17.3.1943 and was discharged on 12 3 1947 with the rank of L/Sgt in HQ Aust ADV Supply depot. Refer also Cat No 4424.2 Photo, copy of original B & W portrait of a soldier in uniform with Peak cap, colour patch visible is a triangular shape on the arm.photography, portraits, military ww2, ronald edward browning -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS CITATION
The document was sent to F.G. Davey and featured the citation for his DFC. Part of the F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536 P for details of his service record.Single page document on cream coloured paper with text in black type. Details of the recipients rank, service number and home address are included along with the citation.Handwritten signature in black ink.distinguished flying cross, f.g. davey, medal citation -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, SOLDIER'S PAY WW1, c.1916 - 1917
Pay books 1916 - 17 issued to Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Soldiers pay book, For use on Active service, light fawn colour, name written in black pen. .2) Soldiers pay book, “Australian Imperial Force” No 89753, brown cover, Name, No, Rank hand written. .3) Soldiers pay book, “Australian Imperial Force”, No 89753, fawn colour, Name, No, Rank hand written..1) Hand written on front, “Ferris A.G”, stamped on faint, “Reconcilled” .2) .3) Hand written on front, “Ferris, Alfred G, 2156, 60th Bn”pay books, aif, ww1, -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - 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 MuseumDocument - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE 1942, Australian Citizens Military Forces, 22.1.1942
Alfred G Ferris from Terrick Terrick Victoria also served in WW1 No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Certificate of Discharge from, “Australian Citizens Military Forces”, certificate No 3/164, all print in black, all type in black, covers details of service, name, rank, unit. .2) .3) Documents covering rules of Discharge, all typed. All documents held together via steel pin.Main points, “V91722 Pte Alfred Gilpin Ferris 3rd Res Bn (Coastal defence)”certificates, documents, -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - PROGRAMME OF PARADES 1956, Australian Military Forces, C. 1956
The programme relates to National Service Training, Parades cover RHQ, P Battery, Q Battery, LAD (Light Aid detachment), R Battery. front has the Adjutants name, Capt G.S.BOLITHO.Programme of Parades 22 Field Regiment, pink card, all type in black, folds out to 3 sections, top front cover has “Australian Military Forces” over a badge depiction featuring a cannon, parade times for half year ending 31st Dec 1956, space at bottom for card holders name and rank and number, inside has information then 2 pages of parade dates and times, over is one page of same then one of information relating to 12 items.On front in black typing, Army No “3/752697”, Rank,”Bdr”, Name, “RANDALL R.G”parades, programmes, 22 field regiment -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE 1943, 28.4.1943
The writer is William Thomas Appleton VX91451, enlisted 13.2.1943 age 26 years, discharged 22.7.1946 as a Cpl in Developing and Improving Establishment..1) Official letterhead in red, Salvation Army, Aust Comforts Fund and YMCA, space for name, rank, unit and date, dotted ruled lines, bottom has notes re security. .2)Envelope official YMCA in red, date stamp, purple stamp, addressed in blue ink, stamp at bottom “passed by censor and initialled”.1) At top in blue ink, “VX91415 Appleton W.T, LHQ, EME School Ingleburn NSW 28.4.43”, addressed to “Dear Guiney”, at Bottom “Love from Tom”. .2) Envelope stamp, “LPO INGLEBURN 5.00pm 30 Apr 1943”, To, “Miss Guiney Sternberg St Bendigo Victoria”letters envelopes, ymca, acf, salvation army -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SHOULDER INSIGNIA, 1) 1960’s, .2) post 1970
.1) With the Rising Sun, this was most likely worn in Vietnam. Item in collection relating to Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for service details..1) Shoulder rank insignia 2 stripes “Corporal” to fit around upper arm and over shoulder, centre has sewn on Rising Sun badge with Cpl stripes sewn on under, each side has a pocket for a pen etc, velcro sections on each side. .2) More modern version, darker green, has only one pen/pencil pocket ..1) On inside in texta, “DODD”corporal, rank insignia -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - RANK INSIGNIA, C.1960 - 1980
.1) is as used for Corporal, .2).3) these can be cut to make two sets of Corporal stripes, .1).2) these are work dress for Greens, .3) these are for Service Dress. Peter Dodd collection, refer Cat No 2436.2P.1) Rank insignia “Corporal”, dark brown with 2 off white “V” shape stripes. .2) Rank insignia same as in .1) except has 2 sets of Corporal stripes. .3) Rank insignia, 2 sets brown back ground with Gold Corporal stripes.rank insignia, corporal, accessory, uniforms -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Australian Military Forces, 23.4.1969
Peter Ball was conscripted for two years National Service beginning on 23.4.1969 Regt No 3796117. Postings, Recruit Training Puckapunyal Vic, Infantry Corp Training Singleton NSW, Infantry Corp Reinforcement Wing Ingleburn NSW, Jungle Training Centre Canungra QLD 3 weeks, ankle injury 5.9.69, return to Ingleburn, Basic Signals Course Ingleburn 5.11.69 - 10.12.69, Volunteered for service Vietnam, passed medically fit, fly out 3.3.1970 for Saigon, posted to Reinforcement Wing Nui Dat for 3 weeks acclimatisation training, posted to 6 Pl B Coy 8 RAR 25.3.70, embark HMAS Sydney for Australia 1.11.70, disembark Brisbane 12.11.70, posted to Enogerra Barracks Brisbane, posted to Vic Barracks Melbourne 5.3.1971 for discharge, posted to Sale 2 weeks with CMF fortnight Camp, discharged from the Army 23.4.1971 with the rank of PTE. Enlist in the CMF Geraldton WA in A Coy 16 RWAR on 24.6.1978 same Regt No, discharged re interstate transfer on 18.2.1981, rank L/Cpl.Pay Book No C 23443, brown covers with green tape on binding, print in black on front, hand written in black texta, white label on with hand writing in blue pen, 40 pages with entries in blue & red hand writing, large purple “DISCHARGED” stamp on many pages, rear page has a yellow envelope taped on with 3 X “Pay Book variation Authority” slips in, off white, layout in green, typing in black with red hand written items on, rear page cover has photo of a soldier with name, rank and date onFront cover in texta, “3796117 BALL PETER CHARLES”, date stamp on page 1 “23 APR 1969”, rear page photo date has ,”26.4.69”. Pay book Variations Authorities dated, “14.12.70, 14.12.70, 15.12.70” pay books, administrative record, soldiers -
Bendigo Military MuseumClothing - RAINCOAT, CAMOUFLAGED, M Pennisi Co Pty Ltd, 1967
Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704Rain coat camouflaged colours green & black, buttons on front, around base has a cord pull string, large green sewn in label with makers instructions & space for name, rank, has internal pocket to fold the raincoat into for easy carrying as per photo, two green nylon straps for attaching to equipment.On the label, “M Class 8416 - 66 - 021 - 5442” On label in texta, “3796117 BALL PC”camouflage, rain coats, clothing -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM, ARMY, CEREMONIAL BLUES, Commonwealth Govt Clothing Factory, 1) 1970
Uniform re Lt Col Murray Metherall, refer Cat No 590.2 for service history..1) Jacket blue colour, Patrol Blues, gold metal buttons, service ribbons Vietnam and long service, shoulder rank insignia. .2) Trousers, khaki. (Not part of Patrol Blues jacket.uniform, ceremonial, blues -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - LEAVE PASSES, 1) 15.9.1945, .2) 11.9.1945, .3) 8.9.1945, .4) 4.9.1945
All the leave passes were to destination “Greta”. Bruce John Bubb VX108474 enlisted on 28.7.1942 age 22 years in the 38th Bn, discharged on 15.11.1945 with the rank of Lt..1) - .4) Leave passes off white colour rectangular shape, all print in black purple stamp on each one, hand written in black pencil, all stamped on rear in red or blackIn hand writing,” VX1008474 Lt Bubb B.J 16 Aust INF TRG BN”. Stamped in purple on front, “ADJ 16th AUST INF TRG BN”. Stamped on rear, “This pass must be returned to Orderly Room on expiration of leave”leaves passes, 16th aust inf bn, -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - UNIFORM, ARMY NURSES, Fletcher Jones, 1991
Winter Service Dress Capt Linda Elliot, R.A.A.N.C Refer Cat No 4308.1) Jacket, khaki wool/polyester with rank epaulettes 3 pips, white metal buttons, red lanyard. .2) Shirt, light khaki polyester. .3) Trousers khaki wool/polyester. .4) Beret felt dark green colour with A.A.N.C badge. .5) Belt, plastic webbing, khaki colour with metal clasp buckle. .6) Tie wool khaki. .7) .8) Socks wool khaki..1) Epaulettes on shoulder, Officer rank Capt R.A.A.N.C .4) Beret badge, R.A.A.N.Cuniforms, service dress, raanc -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - EPAULETTES, C.1980 -90’s
Items belonged to Capt L. Elliott, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corp, refer Cat No 4308 TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO meaning basically, “Faith, Hope Charity” .1).2) Epaulettes, light khaki colour polyester covers over plastic base with 3 metal insignia pips and metal RAANC badges. 3) Piece of grey coloured card with 6 rank insignia pips on.Insignia pips have on, “TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO” rank, insignia, epaulettes, pips -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Sepia Postcard, Henry Smerdon Holmes, c 1915
HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. According to his Soldier's Pay Books (Cat. No. 20112) Holmes Registration number was 7983. He was Catholic and enlisted in the Third Military District on 17 September 1915, and embarked on 8 November 1915. Holmes was in the 18th AASC Unit with the rank of Driver at that time. On 15 November 1918 Holmes was promoted to Lance Corporal. He received leave on: * 3 August 1917 - London (10 days) * 19 February 1918 - Paris (10 days) * 27 August 1918 - London (14 days) In 1922 Harry married Edith Pickford of 'Yeovil', Clunes, and they lived at 'Sauchieburn' with Henry's brother Willie. In 1933 Harry and Edith built a new timber home 'Launchley' (Ascot) on the rise east of 'Sauchieburn' on the Ballarat - Maryborough Road. The home was built by Con Zilles to the designs of Clegg and morrow. In 1938 Harry and Edith purchased a property at Derrinallum, Victoria and called it 'Launchley Park' on their first son's return from World War 2. In 1953 Harry purchased William and Charlotte's portion of 'Sauchieburn' for his son, Bill, and daughter-in-law Margaret. (Unpublished notes by Jane Dyer)Black and white photograph of an Australian World War One in uniform and standing in front of a tent in a studio. The soldier is Henry S. Holmes.Verso in pen "The boys say this isn't to (sic) bad so it will show you any changes. Heaps of love to all. Harrychatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, smerdon, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one., tent, recruitment camp, studion photograph -
Lara RSL Sub BranchIdentity Card, Kenneth Simons
... , change of rank Australian Military Forces Identity Card..., with number 37228. Personal Description, change of rank Australian ...This card belonged to the president of thde Lara RSL for 25 yearsMade of card, two pieces with a plastic cover Kenneth George Simons, Cpl. No 1753,There is a picture attached to first card, with number 37228. Personal Description, change of rank Australian Military Forces Identity Card with rising sun emblem in between, with 4 points Second card, card no name, MIL Service Noor 1173 Card No. N8 240 284,UNIT and APO AUST ARMY,, next line NA, Signature of authorising signature identity, card -
Lara RSL Sub BranchDrivers Licence, Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence
Cpl. Ronald Warren Ellis, EM (VX502517) was born in Brunswick in 1927. His family moved to Lara when he was young, and his schooling took place at the Lara State School. After finishing his education, Ron took up employment at Sims Coopers in Corio. Ron was enlisted in the second AIF at Melbourne, and posted to the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Greta west of Newcastle, NSW. After 3 months training, he was sent to the Service Corps Training Centre for driver and maintenance training in Ingleburn, south of Sydney. When this course was completed, Ron was posted to the Australian Army Service Corps as a driver motor vehicle with the 2nd AIF. Rons service with the AIF lasted 425 days, when he was then transferred to the Interim Army for a further 309 days. The duration of his service was in NSW. Ron was discharged from the Army in Melbourne on the 4th of May 1948. In 1957, Ron enlisted in the CMF and served with 22nd Construction Squadron for 17 years with the last 5 as a Corporal, and was awarded the Efficiency Medal for long service and good conduct.Brown canvas booklet that is folded into three. Licence gives details of Army number, name, rank and type of vehicle that is able to be driven. Licence has been issued to Private Ronald Warren Ellis on 24/01/1948. No. 258778 Army No. V?SOL517 Rank: Private Name in full: Ellis, Ronald Warren Unit: Transferred to (unit): Having passed the prescribed tests ... authorised to drive... types of ... vehicles within the Commonwealth of Australia and Territories. Signature of Driver: drivers licence, australian military forces, army, private, ellis, ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war
