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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Medals, Photograph
... Photograph with Army mate 2. Boxed Australian Active Service Medal... Photograph with Army mate 2. Boxed Australian Active Service Medal ...Bag of Memorabilia of Barry Wallis- 1. Black and White Photograph with Army mate 2. Boxed Australian Active Service Medal 1945- 1975 to 3411843 BJ Wallis Army 7168/06 3. Army Medal and Airborne cloth Badgemedals, photograph, badge -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Presentation Wallet, City of Kew, 1939, 1939
... of the City of Kew to W. L. Larkin on Enlistment for Active Service.... Larkin on Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939'. City ...William 'Bill' Leo Larkin (b. 19.09.1898) was born in Hawthorn (Vic). [His World War I enlistment papers give details of the Hawthorn birthdate, as well as Ballarat, but his birth records state his birth as Hawthorn). After leaving St Patrick's College in Ballarat in 1917, he enlisted in the army serving in England and France. At the time of his enlistment in the army in the Second World War (17 April 1940), he was recorded as living in Kew. His service number was VX11459. The Sands & McDougall Directory of 1938 gives his address as 31 Fernhurst Grove. In the army he served in the Middle East and in New Guinea. He was to attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1942. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) in 1946. Enlistment Presentation Wallets were presented by the City of Kew from 1940 to men who enlisted in the war. Typically, these wallets are dated 1939, even though the enlistment may have occurred at a later date.Memento presented to citizens of Kew (vic.) on enlistmentRectangular brown leather single fold wallet with eight internal pockets. The front includes an embossed City of Kew logo and the words ‘Presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Kew to W. L. Larkin on Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939'.second world war 1939-1945, world war two, city of kew, william leo larkin, bill larkin, presentation wallets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 24.10.1942
... Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th... for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard ...Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET
... . Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, has 2 bars with text "Thai...) re B.G Cooper. 1. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 ...B.G Cooper, refer 1722P Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re B.G Cooper. 1. Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, has 2 bars with text "Thai-Malay" and "Malaya". 2. General Service Medal 1918-1962 with bar "Malaya""3/410591 B.G Cooper"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Recording The Show
... on active service in Vietnam conflict. Here the Diggers... for future reference their time spent on active service in Vietnam ...A black and white photograph of - Recording The Show, with the cost of good cameras, in the PX, being so low in price, the Diggers were able to record for future reference their time spent on active service in Vietnam conflict. Here the Diggers are recording a visiting concert partyphotograph, digger, entertainment, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Miniature medals x 2
... Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975." Medal inscribed "Anniversary... "The Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975." Medal inscribed ...2 x miniature medals including ribbons.Miniature service medals. Medal inscribed "The Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975." Medal inscribed "Anniversary of National Service 1951 - 1972". -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Photograph and medals of LAC William Downton Thomas
... Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945... William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service ...Frame containing (a) RAAF Badge - (b) photograph of LAC W. D. Thomas RAAF - (c) Service medals WWII L-R (1) 1939-45 Star (2) Pacific Star (3) War Medal 1939-45 (4) Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 (5) Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 (d) Metal tag: RAAF badge and inscriptionRAAF badge (LHS) 128683 LAC William Downton Thomas/ Royal Australian Airforce/ Active Service World War II 1939-1945 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica
... Australian Active Service Medal...Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp...Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp... Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp. The AASM 1945 ...Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp. The AASM 1945 - 75 was approved in 1997. it was awarded for service in, or in connection with, prescribed warlike operations from 3 September 1945 until 13 February 1975. Vietnam Medal. The Vietnam Medal was instituted in 1968 and awarded for service in Vietnam between 29 May 1964 and 27 January 1973. The Vietnam Medal was issued under the Imperial system but was mainly awarded to Australian and New Zealand personnel. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with ribbon device '1960-'. This medal was issued by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in Vietnam during the period from 31 July 1962 to 27 January 1973.Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975 with clasp. The AASM 1945 - 75 was approved in 1997. it was awarded for service in, or in connection with, prescribed warlike operations from 3 September 1945 until 13 February 1975. Vietnam Medal. The Vietnam Medal was instituted in 1968 and awarded for service in Vietnam between 29 May 1964 and 27 January 1973. The Vietnam Medal was issued under the Imperial system but was mainly awarded to Australian and New Zealand personnel. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with ribbon device '1960-'. This medal was issued by the Government of the Republic of Vietnam for service in the prescribed area of operations in Vietnam during the period from 31 July 1962 to 27 January 1973.replica medals, australian active service medal, vietnam medal, republic of vietnam campaign medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE WW1, 10.12.1916
... .1) Letter, “YMCA” letterhead, “On Active Service”, ruled... to his Mother. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details ...Letter sent from France by Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Letter, “YMCA” letterhead, “On Active Service”, ruled lines, print in black and red, hand written in pencil. .2) Envelope, “YMCA” light fawn colour, logo in black and red, stamped plus stamped “Passed by Censor”, hand written details in purple...1) Main points, “Some where in France, Sunday 10th Dec 1916”, “Dear ones at home” .2) Addressed to “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Pyramid Victoria Australia”, at bottom, “A Ferris”letters, envelopes, ymca, france -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Trooper Normie Rowe
... was about to commence his year of active service with the cavalry.... Vietnam. Normie was about to commence his year of active service ...A black and white photograph of Trooper Normie Rowe meets the trooper he is to replace upon his arrival at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. Normie was about to commence his year of active service with the cavalry.photograph, trooper normie rowe, 1st atf base, nui dat, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, UNOPENED, 1918
... on Active Service Abroad.... Australian Imperial Force on Active Service Abroad. Unopened letter ...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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915
... Imperial Force, on active service abroad”... Imperial Force, on active service abroad” Original sepia tone post ...Charles Todd No 2881. 14th and 46th Batt's AIF. WIA on 14.8.16 he then died of disease (pneumonia) on 17.7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details.Original sepia tone post card photo of two Australian WWI soldiers in uniform. One is sitting with a cane, the other, Charles Todd, is standing.On rear in pencil, “No 2881 Pte Charles Todd, 46th Battalion 9 the reinforcements 10th Infantry Brigade Australian Imperial Force, on active service abroad”photography-photographs, military history, todd -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Book, "Active Service" Testament 1914
... "Active Service" Testament 1914 ... inscription in red print, "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine..., "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine is imprinted and has ...Pocket book size with mid brown linen cover imprinted with red lettering. Example of the New Testament that was issued to service personnel. The inside front cover has a message written by Lord Roberts dated 25th August, 1914. Book published by the Scripture Gift Mission and Naval and Military Bible Society, 15 Strand, London, W.C. The front cover has a red border and has the following inscription in red print, "ACTIVE SERVICE" TESTAMENT 1914. The spine is imprinted and has SGM symbol.world war 1, ww1, 1914-1919 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. William Gray A. I. F. Bandsman 1914 –1918 -- In Uniform - Studio Portrait
... Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade. On Active Service Abroad Grammond.... On Active Service Abroad Grammond Gordon Studios, Stawell. Portrait ...Bandsman William Gray A. I. F. 1914 –1918 The Gray Family respected residents of StawellPortrait photograph of a World War 1 soldier in uniform on an oval shaped image on a post card.No 1301 Bandsman Wm. Gray, B. Company A.I.F. 39th Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade. On Active Service Abroad Grammond Gordon Studios, Stawell.stawell ww1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges Australian Army
... Active Service and Australian Army Medical Corp Defence Force... Active Service and Australian Army Medical Corp Defence Force ...Cloth name tag Medal Ribbons Medical badgeName tag - Butler International Force Timor, Australian Active Service and Australian Army Medical Corp Defence Force Service Medal with one Rosette -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET VIETNAM, Post 2000
... , not engraved. 1. Australian Active Service medal 1945 - 75 with clasp.... Australian Active Service medal 1945 - 75 with clasp Vietnam. 2 ...This replica set is related to Paul Reidy No 3793403, KIA Vietnam. Refer Cat No 2526.2Set of 5 medals court mounted, all medals are replicas, not engraved. 1. Australian Active Service medal 1945 - 75 with clasp Vietnam. 2. Vietnam Campaign medal. 3. Defence medal. 4. Anniversary of National Service medal. 5. South Vietnamese campaign medal.award, medal set, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, c1939-1945
... Active Service... Active Service". On the rear are two loops for mounting of badge.... Corps - Rank Private. WW2 Active Service Badge On the rear ...Refers to the Service of :- NORMAN CHARLES STEVENS V59636 - VX123648. Initially in CMF NR V59636. Enlisted in AIF VX 123648 9 March 1943 aged 35. Discharged 28 June 1946. Unit - Catering Corps - Rank Private. This is a copper badge - Tri-Service, Australia. It's motif has an anchor, part of a Rising Sun Badge and spread bird wings. At the top centre is a Royal Crown. At the bottom in a stylised boomerang shaped banner are the words "Returned from Active Service". On the rear are two loops for mounting of badge.On the rear is stamped 309475. "Issued by the Commonwealth Govt". ww2, active service, badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL & BOX, Post 1970
... .1) Australian Active Service 1945 - 75 with two clasps...) Australian Active Service 1945 - 75 with two clasps, “Vietnam ...Item in the collection relating to Peter Dodd, refer collection Cat No 2436.2P.1) Australian Active Service 1945 - 75 with two clasps, “Vietnam & Malaya”, replica medal not engraved. .2)Box black colour vinyl outer, inside is black felt with inset for the medal, lid has white velvet liner, front of lid has description of contents in silver.medals, active servce, vietnam, malaya -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: 3 ENVELOPES
... , 'On active Service' 'A.I.F.' On top right, 'affix stamp, 1d every... of envelope, 'On active Service' 'A.I.F.' On top right, 'affix stamp ...Robert Denis Kelly Collection. Document: 3 envelopes, buff coloured, printed with Regimental No. rank and make, Infantry brigade, company, battalion. On bottom of envelope, 'On active Service' 'A.I.F.' On top right, 'affix stamp, 1d every 1/2 oz. copyright' enclosed in red rectangle.person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, robert denis kelly collection, france, world war 1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Wood 22 ASC
... disc and a Returned from Active Service badge, ribbon bar... melbourne Wood Service Corps World War One WWI AASC Display board ...Display board with British War Medal and Victory medals of 10962 Private A J Wood 3rd Divisional Train and later 22nd Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), together with one ID disc and a Returned from Active Service badge, ribbon bar and colour patch.wood, service corps, world war one, wwi, aasc -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Wallet - Leather
... on enlistment for Active Service Abroad 1941... on enlistment for Active Service Abroad 1941 Wallet - Leather ...This object relates to Charles Ben French. He was born on 17 November 1904 in Melbourne, Victoria. Charles French served in the NZ Merchant Navy as a Merch. Navy Non-Commissioned Baker (BAKER). He was not taken as a prisoner of war.Gold engraving - City of Kew, Victoria Insignia, Presented by The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Kew to C B French on enlistment for Active Service Abroad 1941second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge - Returned from Active Service
... Badge - Returned from Active Service..." Front of badge (bottom perimeter): "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE... FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Back of badge: "54676" and "6TOKF68SON ...This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Brass coloured, circular badge with a crown protruding from the top centre. The symbol of the rising sun can be seen at the centre of the badge in relief with the letters A I F written just below. One line of text follows the top perimeter of the badge, while another line of text follows the lower perimeter (also in relief). On the back of the badge are two eyelets and a pin, as well as engravings.Front of badge (top perimeter): "ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE" Front of badge (bottom perimeter): "RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE" Back of badge: "54676" and "6TOKF68SON?" / "MFL8"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, C.1914 - 18
... .1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation..., "A Ferris" .1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation ....1) .2) letter sent from Pte Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF. .3) Was found in the envelope which relates to the death of William Ferris who died on 24.7.1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation Army, has crossed flags on, flags in colour, print in Black, address in black pen, postage stamp and Passed by censor stamp in red. .2) Letter, hand written in pencil, incomplete. .3) Newspaper cutting, yellow colour, print in black..1) "Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia", In bottom corner, "A Ferris"stationary, letters, envelopes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE 1916, C. 1916
... .1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service...”. .1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead ...Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated. .2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen. .3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp..1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”. .2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid” .3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.letters, ymca, envelopes, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, 1919
... in black pencil. .2) Envelope, Salvation Army On Active Service, 3... in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Refer cat No 4183.3P for service details ...Letters from Pte Alfred Ferris to his Mother and Family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Refer cat No 4183.3P for service details..1) letter yellowed paper ruled lines, hand written in black pencil. .2) Envelope, Salvation Army On Active Service, 3 green postage stamps and 2 crossed flags. .3) .4) Letter, Salvation Army letter head, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil..1) “.......... Belgium Mon 7th April 1919, Dear Mother” .3) “Le Harve Sun 18th May 1919, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, salvation army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to Knitting, August 1941
... to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki... Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers ...Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki stocking, Garters, Spiral Stockings (Navy), Balaclava Cap, Long sleeve Pullover, Sleeveless Pullovers, Mittens, airman's neck muff, Gloves, Combined Balaclava Scarf, Scarf, Cap.RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover.lydia chancellor collection, history, knitting -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Rule Book
... Cover title : South African and Active Service Association... and Active Service Association of Victoria and Melbourne Branch ...Brown paper cover booklet of 16 pages. Spine stapled. Black print.Cover title : South African and Active Service Association of Victoria and Melbourne Branch RSSAILA RULES J W McKenzie, President S E Dunslow, JP, Secretary -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, 3/11/1941
... Enlisting for active service... of Empire by Voluntarily Enlisting for active service Heavy paper ...Certificate in appreciation of voluntarily enlisting in WW2Heavy paper, white background, City of Melbourne Heraldic Shield, Aust Comm Military Forces Insignia at bottomPresented to J. D. Brusaschi by the Lord Mayor, Councillors, and citizens of the City of Melbourne as a record and in appreciation of his patriotic response to the call of Empire by Voluntarily Enlisting for active serviceww2 memorabilia, city of melbourne, enlistment -
Kew RSL
Honour Board, Kew Bowling Club's World War 1 Honour Board
... Voluntarily Enlisted - For Active Service in the Great War... & Member's Sons who Voluntarily Enlisted - For Active Service ...Originally on display at the Kew Bowling Club in Wellington Street Kew; relocated on closure to Auburn Heights Sports Club, Barkers Road Kew; given to KewRSL 2015A Kew Honour Board listing members of the Kew Bowling Club who served in World War 1large wooden frame, gold leaf writing & painted motifKew Bowling Club 1914-1918 Roll of Honour For Duty - A Tribute - Nobly Done To the Members & Member's Sons who Voluntarily Enlisted - For Active Service in the Great War -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 7.6.1917
... in purple pencil. .2).3) Letter, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead... pencil. .2).3) Letter, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, off ...Letter from Alfred G Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope, “YMCA” letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, PO stamped, stamped by censor, hand addressed in purple pencil. .2).3) Letter, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, off white colour, lettering red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated..2) “France 7th June 1917, Dear Mother” .3) “A.F”letters, envelopes, ymca