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Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, c.1918
WILLIAM LESLIE PHILLIPS No 5751 enlisted in the AIF in 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 13.3.1916 age 20 years 11 months. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, embarked for France 29.9.1916, hospitalised 30.11.1916 with Trench Feet., Transferred to 60th Batt 19.9.1917, hospitalised 3.12.1917 with Trench Feet, return to unit 10.12.1917, KIA France 5.4.1918.Olive green mount, rectangular wooden frame. Rectangular coloured certificate in purple & green honouring Pte LES W PHILLIPS. “From the residents of White Hills to the family of Pte LES W PHILLIPS, KIA at Villers-Bretonneux April 5th 1918”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history, white hills -
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Poster - POSTER, FRAMED, Poster depicting the badges of the Australian Army
Framed poster depicting the 'Badges of the Australian Army", Poster - gold and black print with badges in colour listed under the headings "CORPS" and "UNITS". Frame - timber with decorated edge, mid brown colour, glass front. Mount - dark green coloured cardboard.documents-posters, frame accessories, military history, badges -
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Postcard, c.1916
Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.Portrait black & white of soldier standing. Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY. The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England. To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16. Sailed June 20/16documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Letter - LETTER, VIETNAM, 3.8.1992
Letter written to Mrs Reidy by her son Paul's Section Commander BRUCE D SCOTT. It details the circumstances of PAUL REIDY'S death in Vietnam on 25.5.1969. It was during “Operation Reynella” around the Long Hai Mountains. Paul Francis Reidy No 3793403. A National Serviceman Paul served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 24.2.1969 - 17.3.1969 and then posted to B Coy 9 RAR 18.3.1969 until his death. Bruce Donaldson Scott No 213485. Australian Regular Army served Vietnam first in 1 ARU from 10.3.1969 - 1.4.1969 and then posted to B Coy 9 RAR 2.4.1969 until being Medivaced home on 2.6.1969. 1 ARU (1st Australian Reinforcement Unit) 9 RAR (9th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment) Refer 1189.5, 2224, 2237.2P re Paul Reidy. Copy of typed two page letter on A4 paper from BRUCE D SCOTT to Mrs Reidy.documents - letters, military history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c. 1915 - 1919
Items relating to the collection re Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF, his brother Harold Nesbit Cummin No 1239 Camel Corp. Refer 2535P (Alexander) 2530.3P (Harold) for their service details. .6) Graves photo. On the left, Sydney Graham Issell. He had 4 years pre war service in Senior cadets and Citizens Forces reaching the rank of Sgt. Enlisted on 8.2.1916 No 912 with the rank of Cpl, C Coy 38th Batt age 21 years 11 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, promoted L/Sgt, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 13.5.1917 (NYD) rejoin unit 19.5.1917, WIA 29.5.1917 GSW chest then restated GSW Back, severe, rejoin unit 12.3.1918, KIA 1.8.1918. On the right, Harold James Fraser. He had 5 years pre war service in the Cadets and Citizens Forces. Enlisted on 27.10.1916 No 2802 6th reinforcements 38th Batt age 22 years. Embark for England 16.12.1916, moves through 10th, 14th Training Batt’s then 66th Batt on 28.4.1917, promoted Sgt and alloted No 2802A, embark for France 25.8.1917 as reinforcement 38th Batt, awarded the Military medal (MM)) 12.10.1917 East of Eypres, KIA 1.8.1918. Both were buried at Vaire Wood near Corbie. .1) 2 Australian soldiers in fatigues with what looks like a cooking apparatus, with letters below DROW EC (stylised). .2) 1/2 length portrait of an Australian soldier. .3) Casual portrait of a soldier sitting in fatigues, probably Sandy. Boots look muddy, scrub in background. .4) Portrait of 2 soldiers (allied) fully armed & wearing helmets. .5) Portrait of a soldier (allied) fully armed & dangerous. .6) Black & white photo of 2 graves with white crosses. Soldiers left cross: No 912 SGT SG ISSELL 38 BN AIF, Soldier right cross: No 2802 SGT HJ FRASER 38 BN AIF. .7) Black & white photo showing 2 Australian soldiers casually dressed in the ruins of an old factory. .8) Black & white mini photo showing building ruins & what appears to be derelict boilers. .9) Black & white mini photo showing what appears to be a WWI German soldier kamerading (surrendering). This is probably posing in captured enemy clothing. 10.) Black & white mini photo showing camels at rest. .11) Black & white mini photo showing a blown up British pattern tank MK1 on sandy terrain. A track has detached & curled up over the front of the tank. .1) verso: “Me & Sandy Port De Nieppe May 1917” .2) verso: “Taken in Liverpool, England while on <> leave Jan 1918. To Mother Father & all at home with love from Sandy”photography-photographs, military history - army, 38th -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, 1) & .2) J E Barnes, 1) & .2) 1916; .3) c.1914-1918
Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service details. .1) & .2) WILLIAM HOLMES returned to Australia on HMAT ORSOVA. .3) WILLIAM HOLMES visited Windsor Castle on 23.4.1918 2 days before rejoining his unit after being in hospital..1) & .2) Photographs of HMAT ORSOVA taken 6.12.16. .3) Photograph in clear plastic wallet of Windsor Castle from Home Park..3) Blue ink stamp from Windsor Castle dated 23.4.1918 Signature of "W HOLMES" in bottom RH corner, both marking on back of post card.documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - navy -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, 2) Kitchener Studio - Ainar Studio Auburn, c.WWI
William HOLMES served 6 months in the Junior Cadets prior to WW1(National Archives records) As No 6826 he enlisted in the AIF in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt on 28.7.1917 age 18 years 10 months. Embarked 21.11.1917 and arrived Suez 15.12.1917, embark for England 9.1.1918, allotted letter A on Regt No due to duplication (6826A), hospital 16.4.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 25.4.1918, embark for France 29.4.1918, WIA 17.7.1918 Gassed, move to overseas Training Brigade 2.11.1918, embark for Australia 8.1.1919, discharged medically unfit 14.3.1919. He again enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 28.3.1942 as No V352711, promoted to Lieutenant 10.12.1942, discharged from the Corp on 31.10.1945. Items are part of a collection. .1) Small oval portrait in dark grey mount. .2) Group photo of WWI uniformed soldiers. WILLIAM HOLMES marked with blue ink above his head - middle row RHS..1) Handwritten: “W HOLMES, Dad when a boy” .2) Handwritten: “Dad when away” Stamped in blue ink: - Kitchener Studio Broadmeadows Camp - Ainar Studio Auburnphotography-photographs, military history - army -
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Memorabilia - MEMORABILIA, FRAMED, Memorabilia for Rupert Henry Treganowan
Rupert Henry Treganowan No 18321. Refer 1862.5 for service history also 1863, 1864. Mounted and framed selection of items relating to Rupert Henry Treganowan, WW1, including photograph, New Testament, memorial card, medals, badge and envelope package. Frame - Timber, mid brown stain, plain moulding. Mount - dark green cardboard, red inner mount, glass front.Below collection, in black print "RUPERT HENRY TREGANOWAN"/SERVICE NUMBER - 18321/RANK - SAPPER/UNIT/SIGNAL SQUADRON ENGINEERS/ December 1916 to October 1919/Ship name -HMAT PORT SYDNEY - NO. A15 - Embarkation - Sydney" photography-photographs, numismatics-medals, military, badges, framed memorabilia, ww1, history -
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Card - CARD, NCO MESS, c.1.1970
The card was used by Peter James Dodd No 217842 while serving in South Vietnam. Refer 2436.2P for his service history.Membership card for Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess, Jan 1970. Cream coloured card with black print. Membership details in blue ink.Jan 1970 No 000840 Member Vung Tau N C O / Open Mess Vung Tau Viet-Nam No 96291 Name: DODD, P J Rank: CPL Unit: 17 Const SQN RAEdocuments - cards, nco mess, vung tau -
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Print - PRINT, AATTV FRAMED, Post 1970
Ray Simpson VC, DCM. Refer 630 for his service history, WW2, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam. This portrait came as an extra to a large framed print of Australia’s 96 at the time Victoria Cross winners.Dark brown marbled effect timber frame, with gold inner edge glass, gold metal look name plate glued to glass at lower edge. Coloured print of a water colour painting of soldier RAYENE STEWART SIMPSON in uniform. Black print on gold name plate: SIMPSON Rayene Stewart VC Rank Warrant Officer Class II Unit: Australian Army Training Team: Vietnam Date: 6 and 11 May 1969 Place: Kontum Province, South Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam)portraits, illustrations-watercolour, aattv, vc -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, FRAMED, All three, 19414 - 18
John James Hindley No 2747 enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.1915 age 26 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 15.9.1915 then joined unit on Gallipoli 13.11.1915, hospital 14.12.1915 with Influenza, rejoin unit 22.12.1915, transfer to 4th machine Gun Coy 6.4.1916, embark for France 1.6.1916, reported WIA and missing reincourt 11.4.1917, reported POW, died while POW at Dulmen Germany 6.5.1917. Francis Grant Hindley No 790 enlisted in the AIF on 18.8.1914 age 19 years. Embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, WIA 6.7.1915 with shock/concussion and then gets Influenza, rejoin unit 9.1.1916, transfer to 59th Batt 24.2.1916, transfer to 57th Batt 20.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, transfer to 58th Batt 23.7.1916, promoted Sgt 1.4.1917, hospital with Scabies 21.7.1917, rejoin unit 25.7.1917, reverts to ranks 5.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 15.9.1917, hospital 15.10.1917, with Haemorroids, rejoin unit 22.10 1917, embark for Australia 25.3.1918, discharged medically unfit 21.8.1918. Harold Hindley No 2570 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 5th Batt on 8.7.1915 age 30 years 8 months. Embark for Egypt 15.9.1915, on Gallipoli 7.12.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, hospital 11.7.1916, with I.C.F Heel, rejoin unit 19.7.1916, WIA 16.8.1916 GSW right thigh severe, shell contusions back and shoulder, from there he moves through various convalescent depots and units until embark for Australia for discharge on 19.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 11.2.1919.B&W portraits of the Hindley brothers in uniform. All items have dark green wooden frames. .1) John Hindley, full length standing, hands behind back with flowers and stairs in background. .2) Francis Hindley, full length standing with dog. .3) Harold Hindley, head and shoulders, photo is oval shaped.photography-photographs, military history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Post 2000
Kenneth Arthur ROBERTS No 4582 enlisted in the AIF in 14th reinforcements 5th Battalion on 6.7.1915 age 21 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to 57th Bn 20.3.1916, embark for France 18.6.1916, transfers to Aust Flying Corps (AFC) 30.11.1916, promoted 2nd Lt 25.3.1917, hospital with Scabies 27.8.1917, rejoin unit 27.8.1917, to be Lt from 23.8.1917, embark for France 10.9.1917, hospital 25.11.1917 with Nasal obstruction, rejoin unit 29.12.1917, hospital 13.1.1918 Sprained right knee and ankle severe, classed as WIA, rejoin unit 3.7.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.10.1919. B&W photo showing LT KA Roberts in uniform. Under the photo are his details, under that is the AFC emblem. Photo is on a white paper sheet on particle board with black frame.military history, photography-photographs, frame accessories, afc -
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Book - BOOK OF MILITIA UNITS, Historical Publications, Militia Units of Maryborough 1860-1901 (Victoria, Australia), 2017
Militia Units of Maryborough 1860-1901 (Victoria, Australia). Historical Publications. Included with book - Author's business card and leaflet titled "History of the/LEGION/of/FRONTIERSMEN/of the/COMMONWEALTH"Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, black print on front and back, Illustration - front black and white photograph, half portrait of a soldier in uniform. Back - black and white small military coat of arms. 62 pages - cut, white, plain. Illustrated black and white photographs, maps and diagrams.books, military, history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, FRAMED, c.1939 - 1945
ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY No 428333 RAAF. He enlisted on 10.10.1942 aged 29 years 6 months. During training he was posted to 8 differant units and rose through the ranks from Airman Pilot to W/O on 26.2.1945. Finally embarked from Cairns for New Guinea with No 8 Communications Unit on 7.4.1945, granted a Commission as Pilot Officer (P/O) on 1.7.1945, disembarked Townsville 21.11.1945, discharged from the RAAF on 14.12.1945. No 8 Communication Unit. There were 13 RAAF communication Units during WW2 which provided support roles including transport, supplying isolated Garrisons and support training. No 8 operated in New Guinea from 4.11.1943 to 4.3.1946.Blue wooden rectangular photographic frame with gilded interior & coloured photo of Pilot Officer ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY RAAF No 428333.On white label: “Pilot Officer ALBERT WILLIAM MALLOY RAAF No 428333” Donor: Yvonne Padfield.photography- photographs, military history - airforce, raaf, malloy -
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Letter - LETTERS WW1, STEVE FLETT, c.1915 - 1919
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 -
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Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, Post 1941
Photo is Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193. Same photo as in 2121.2P.Photo, sepia tone, Soldier in uniform with peak cap, uniform shows unit colour patches, crossed tongs and hammer on one arm and two Service Chevrons on the other. Soldier is leaning on a chair.photography, military -
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Book - BOOK, MEMORIAL, The All-Australia Memorial Book (Vic Ed.), 1917
Pictorial book contains the names of Victorians K.I.A 1914 - 1916 and those who enlisted during the same period. Also stories and a list of bravery awards. Each book has a place for a photo inside The MULLER Brothers. Two of the three boys photos are in the book, Albert & Edgar. They All came from Nhill Victoria. Albert Herbert Muller No 448 enlisted in the 4th L.H.Regt C Sqd on 19.8.1914 age 21 years 7 months. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.14 and then to Gallipoli on 20.5.15, KIA by a sniper on 1.8.1915 at Gaba Tepe Gallipoli. Buried Shell Green Gully 2.8.1915. John Herman Muller No 1102 enlisted in 8th reinforcements 8th L.H Regt on 2.7.15 age 22 years, embarked for Gallipoli 20.8.1915, hospital with Mumps 25.10.15, return to unit 17.11.1915, embark for Alexandria 25.12.1915, hospital 16.9.1916 with Tonsilitis, WIA 19.4.1917 GSW to chest, left leg & arm, hospital 28.11.1917 with Diarrheoa, hospital 1.9.1918 (unclear), promoted T/Sgt 13.3.1919, discharged from the AIF 9.12.1919. Edgar Percy Muller No 3227 enlisted in 26th reinforcements 8th L.H.Regt on 9.11.1916 age 18 years 7 months. Attended Signal School 10.11.1916 to 14.2.1917, embarked for Egypt 20.2.1917, hospital 26.6.1917 with Debility, return to unit, WIA 1.12.1917 GSW to Chest, return to unit 9.1.1918, hospital 4.6.1918 with Malaria, return to unit 31.7.1918, hospital again 9.8.1918 (appears to be Malaria severe), return to unit 29.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 20.10.1919.Memorial Book Australia's Roll of Honour 1914 - 1916. History, Heroes and Helpers. Includes illustrations, photos, drawings, maps, portraits, personal records. Includes fold out pictures inside front cover. Photo and details of A. H. MULLER pasted onto first page. Gilt edged pages. Leather bound cover.books - military - reference, memorials -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1917 - 18
Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod initially enlisted as No 4150 in 10th reinforcements 23rd Batt AIF on 5.8.1915. He was discharged on 10.8.1916 not due to misconduct medically unfit. He had refused to have a Varicose vein operation. He then re enlisted in the AIF No 3840 in 30th reinforcements 4th L.H.Regt on 28.5.1917 age 24 years 8 months. Embark for Egypt 2.11.1917, hospital 22.1.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 7.3.1918, hospital 24.4.1918, with Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 19.5.1918, hospital 6.10.1918 with Pyrexia then later diagnosed Pluerisy and then Influenza, rejoin unit 4.3.1919, embark for Australia 15.6.1919, discharged from the AIF stating disability Malaria B.T.Sepia tone photo copy of original for display of Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod. Subject is in full kit on Horseback. Under photo is name, Regt No and unit.military history, photographs- photography, light horse -
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Souvenir - DOCUMENTS 3 CAV REGT, 14.5.1986
Items relate to Geoff Murray No 3411521, Vietnam 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer Cat No 638P.1) Document showing the Guidion of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment and that unit's honour roll Vietnam. .2) Document relating to the presentation of the 3rd/4th Cavalry Regiment's Guidion at Ennogerra Barracks QLD by the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip. .2) "Wed 14 May 1986"documents, military history-army, 3 cav regt, guidions -
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Administrative record - DRIVING LICENSE, 16/9/1942
Robert Osborne Temple No VX134542 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.12.1942 aged 21 years. At discharge on 25.3.1946 he held the rank of Sgt in the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion. As above his enlistment date from the nominal roll is 10.12.1942 and the date on the licence is 16.9.1942. He was most likely in a CMF unit at that time and transferred to 16 Battalion which was given AIF status. Not to be confused with 2nd /16th Batt AIF. Driver's license, No 237375, cardboard with vinyl coating, dark brown colour, folds in three. Issued by Australian Army to R.O Temple.“VX134542 Sgt R.O Temple”documents-licenses, military history-army, drivers -
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Letter - LETTER WW1, 1/3/17
The letter is mostly about the training for and the raid which was carried out by a large group made up from the 37th and 38th Battalions AIF on the 27th February 1917. The raid which only lasted some 35 minutes was very successful and was known as the “Armentieres Raid”. Suggett was part of the raid. Robert John Suggett No 378 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt on 24.2.1916 age 35 years 4 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospital with Mumps 25.11.1916, return to unit 3.12.1916, promoted to Sgt 26.1.1917, Transfer to 3rd Div HQ 13.4.1917 to become part of Gas instruction and later Gas NCO, reverts to rank of Cpl 6.5.1917, WIA accidentally 24.9.1917 bombs wounds to right hand and knee, promoted Sgt 4.11.1917, hospital 9.2.1919 with Arthritis and then Tuberculosis, returns to Australia 6.5.1919 on Hospital ship classed incapacitated, discharged from the AIF 21.6.1920.Four page letter from Robert Suggett to his wife. Cream coloured paper with faint lines. Left edge of pages decorated with eight coloured flags on a flagpole. Letter is written in pencil and dated 1/3/17.documents-letters, military history, 38th -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED
John Stanley HOWLETT, refer Cat No 41 for his service history. James Rueben HOWLETT No 3043 enlisted in the AIF in the 5th Field Coy Engineers as a driver on 19.8.1915 age 22 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 24.11.1915, hospital 31.1.1916 with Gastro Enteritis, embark for France 17.3.1916, hospital 26.4.1916 with PUO, rejoin unit 30.4.1916, hospital 21.1.1917 with Gastritis, reclassified as Nephritis severe 4.2.1917, Died of Disease (DOD) England 2.6.1917 classed as Nephritis Uraemia. Buried Harefield Parish Churchyard Anzac section 5.6.1917.Frame. Tan wooden, glass front, white cardboard backing. Certificate: Coloured, painted with photo of each brother featured - PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915On front: TWO MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915 To fight for Australia in the 1914 - 1918 World War On rear in black texta: Mrs R Cheynedocuments - certificates, frame accessories -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, c.1964
FRANK THOMAS DUNPHY No 4485 enlisted in the AIF on 12.7.1915 in 14th reinforcements to 6th Batt age 22 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, embarked for France 29.3.1916, hospitalised 7.9.1916 with varicose veins, while recovering was hospitalised again with mumps. Returned to unit 19.2.1917, WIA 5.10.1917 with GSW’s chest & right arm - severe, returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit on 1.10.1918.Frame. Timber, cream painted with glass front. Certificate. Black, white, blue, red & yellow ink, hand written certificate on beige paper. Battalion colour patch at the top & RSL badge at bottom with printed blue ink: 28th Day of October 1964. "From 6th Battalion AIF Social Club Bendigo - To Frank Thomas Dunphy Esq" Signed in black ink bottom RH: "Les Bennetts- R C Wright - W Green"documents - certificates, frame accessories, military history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Gunner Harry F Midgley, System generated
Harry Foster Midgley No 3414 enlisted in the AIF in 11th reinforcements 14 th Batt on 14.7.1915 aged 21 years 4 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.10.1915, hospitalised 14.12.1915 with Dysentry, returned to unit 4.2.1916, transferred to 46th Batt 3.3.1916 then 12th FAB as a gunner 17.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, transferred to 11th FAB, WIA GSW to left ear, transferred to 4th Div Ammunition column 25.6.1917, WIA 1.8.1917 with GSW’s to chest, back, right arm, right leg. DOW’s in 41st Casualty Clearing Station Belgium 2.8.1917.Black & white photocopied photograph of soldier, button up uniform from waist up with Rising Sun badges on lapels. Peeked cap with badge in front, faux timber frame with glass front, cardboard back. 3414 Gunner Henry Foster Midgley, Bendigo 11th Field Artillery Brigade on top. Died of wounds - 02 August 1917 at bottom. On back: Brenda Chambers in texta.photography-photographs, military history, midgley -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT WW1, 1914-1818
Gilbert Turner "MM", No 1410. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Photograph, sepia tone, portrait of Gilbert Turner. Shows no unit or rank badges.photography-photographs, military history-army, turner -
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Badge - BADGE BALLARAT, Pre WW1
70th Infantry - Pre WWI Militia unit based in Ballarat. Item in the collection re E.J Jones No 3511 and T.R Jones No 1982 AIF. refer 1377 and 1367.5.Badge, pressed brass. Scroll top and bottom, each side boomerang, centre is eagle over depiction of gold nuggets? with " Welcome 2195 025""70th infantry, Ballarat Regiment, swift and Bold”numismatics - badges, metalcraft - brassware, military history - army, 70th, jones -
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Badge - ASSOCIATION BADGES, post WWI
The top Association badge is 46th Batt AIF. The bottom badge appears to be 14th Batt AIF. When the AIF was doubled in Egypt in 1916 the 14th Batt was split to form the 46th Batt. Badges were in the collection of Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. refer 1367.5 for his service history..1) Brass civilian badge with yellow and blue enamelled face and pin attachment on rear. 46th Batt AIF. .2) Brass civilian wishbone shaped badge with yellow and blue enamelled rectangular section and attachment pin on rear.societies-service clubs, metalcraft-brassware, unit association, jones -
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Accessory - NAME TAG, 1915-1918
Edwin James Jones No 3511, 9th reinforcements 46th Batt AIF. Refer 1367.5 for his service history. Aluminium strip with one small hole at each end and stamped name, unit etc re. EJ Jones."Pte EJ Jones 9-46 Batt A(unclear)"military equipment-identity, metalcraft-aluminium, jones -
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Souvenir - SHIELD 3 CAV, C.1960’s
Item in the collection re Geoff Murray No 3411521, served Vietnam with 3 Cavalry Regt 27.11.1967 to 22.10.1968, Survey Corp 15.10.1969 to 15.10 1970. refer Cat No 638P.Wooden shield shape with metal plaque reading "A Squadron 3 Cavalry Regiment" and that unit's badge in silver coloured metal.military history-regimental shield, 3 cav -
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Uniform - UNIFORM ACCESORIES, C.1960’s
Belonged to Geoff Murray, refer Cat No 638P for his service history..1 Yellow lanyard. .2 Yellow and red felt 3rd Cavalry Regiment unit patch. with pin on back.uniforms-badges, cloth, 3 cav