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Bendigo Military Museum
certificate - ARMY TRADE CERTIFICATE FOR GUN FITTER COURSE, 1942
See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a single sheet of paper printed in black ink. At the top centre is the Australian Crest. Army form A.A.F. C23. Titled "Course of Instruction for Gun Fitter" for VX79511 Pte J.A. McDonald, AA OC TRG DEPOT VIC. The soldier's entries are typed with a pass mark of 93%. On the rear is typed Artillery types on the course:- 2 Par, 18 Par, 25 Par, 6"26 cwt Howat 2.There are 3 signatures at bottom of page. 1 rubber stamp "Major Commanding AAOC Trg Depot. At top LHS are the numbers 1/42.ww2, artillery, training -
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postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Photograph of Alfred Charles JURY VX 66822 2nd A.I.F Refer Cat no 2080 for service details Black and white photograph of an Australian soldier in uniform. Photograph on the front and blank postcard format on the back On the back written “ Alfred Charles JURY VX 66822 “ in black ink. “JURY” written in pencil on the backww2, postcard, photograph -
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Letter - LETTER, WW2, 29 September 1941
Henry George NADER VX 47156 enlisted 16.7.40 age 37 Discharged 19.8.44 PTE in 2/2nd AHQ Guard Bn. 4 Page letter, hand written in black ink, letterhead in red ink. The pages are lined and written on one side only. Addressed to Neil describes life in the Middle East, mentions Christmas, Arab and Jewish People, also people who have passed away since he has been away Letterhead. “YMCA with Australian Imperial Force” From VX 47156 PTE H.G. NALDER Aust. H. Q. Guard Batt. middle east, palestine, ww2 -
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Booklet, The British Council by Longmans, Green & Co, This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces, C1935-1945
Rear page has a state. For sale only to men and women in uniform of Commonwealth, Empire, United States and other allied forces. Booklet has a cardboard cover, front cover has a black and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral London. Inside are images of London life before and during the blitzFront cover “ This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces. 1/6 net “ ww2, london souvenir, booklet -
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Booklet, Printed at sea and published at sea February 1944, RAF RAAF Souvenir of a Memorable Voyage, Feb 1944
Booklet has a cardboard cover, printed in black ink. A sketched image of the maps of Australia and New Zealand. Also drawings of 3 18th century sailing ships afloat. Under front cover “cabin 408 A Deck” followed by 8 signatures rear cover written in ink Mrs F.H. Weaver, Morgan Sth Aust, Australia “ Grenferry Cruise III Bon voyage and happy landings” ww2, raaf, raf -
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Book - BOOK, WW2, Ronald W. CLARK, "The Birth of the Bomb", First Published 1961 (First edition)
"THE BIRTH OF THE BOMB" "THE UNTOLD STORY OF / BRITAIN'S PART IN THE WEAPON/ THAT CHANGED THE WORLD" Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark orange colour buckram with silver print on spine. 209 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated four black and white photographs opposite the title page. Front and back end papers and numerous pages - owner's stamp. front end papers - price notation.Front & end paper papers and pages - owner's stamp, purple ink "AIR CADET CORPS/ CITY OF BENDIGO SQUADRON" Front end papers - price no9tation - grey lead pencil "20/1 /4610".books, military history, ww2 -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, 1945 Victory Edition Souvenir, The Herald, 1995
Jack KINGSBURY/ Born Northern W.A. 16 March 1916 Died 14 August 1983 Age 14 worked in gold mines at Kalgoorlie for som years then came to Bendigo/mines. He met and married Jessie PITTS in 1936. He enlisted in the airforce in 1941 and was studying to be a pilot when he retired. Cat No 5821,5822,5823 Leigh Joseph JONES/ Born Richmond 2 June 1922 to 18 March 1983. Married Dorothy Jean PITTS 18 March 1944. Applied to join the army but was too young. Returned to join as his fathers name Lewis John same initials and old enough. He served and was discharged as this name. He was aboard ship when it was discovered too late. He served in New Guinea. Post war he applied to have his service name corrected, he was a champion sports man, cycling, football, bowling. Awarded an imperial award for his work with Papua New Guinea “Newspaper- reprint of the The Herald original newspaper from MELBOURNE WEDNESDAY EVEING AUGUST 15, 1945 Black and white print and photographs on paper newspaper, military history, ww2 -
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Administrative record - RECORDS, NAA WW2
See Cat No. 5820. NAA Record of "KINGSBURY JACK": SERVICE NUMBER 40579: Date of Birth - 16 Mar 1916: Place of birth - /Northam WA: Place of Enlistment - Melbourne: Next of Kin - KINGSBURY JESSIE." See Cat 5820, 5821, 5823.Records - facsimile, with clear plastic front cover, black cardboard back cover and plastic binding comb. 117 pages - cut, plain, white paper. All with black print. NAA Record.naa records, military history, ww2 -
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Administrative record - RECORDS, NAA WW2
See Cat 5820, 5821, 5822. NAA Record of "John Lewis JOHN; Service number - VX77957: Date of Birth - 11 Mar 1921: Place of birth: Melbourne Vic: Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC: Next of Kin - JONES Mary - Page 1 of 16.Records - facsimile, with clear plastic front cover, black cardboard back cover and plastic binding comb. 16 pages - cut, plain, white paper. All with black print. NAA Record.naa records, military history, ww2 -
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Book - BOOK, WW2, E. T. LYNES, "SUPPLY COLUMN AT WAR", 1996
Owner and donor details - see Cat No. 5836.3.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark green print on front, spine and back. Illustrated sepia tones, three small photographs superimposed over indistinct photograph, front, back two small photographs. 153 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs, maps and drawings.books, military history, ww2 -
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Award - BADGE, c1939-1945
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 -
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Souvenir - SOUVENIR BADGE, RISING SUN AND SOLDIER, c1939-1945
See Cat 5192THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRESSED TIN BADGE. ORIGINALLY CHROME OR SILVER, IT HAS THE SHAPE OF THE RISING SUN. IN THE CENTRE IS A STANDING SOLDIER WITH A RIFLE. THERE ARE TWO BANNERS AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE WORDS "AUSTRALIA - THE EMPIRE AND OUR ALLIES'. THE MOUNTING PIN ON THE REAR IS MISSING.ww2, aif service, souvenir -
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Photograph - GROUP PORTRAIT OF SOLDIERS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, C Fitch & Son, c1940
See Cat 5192Black and white portrait of Australian soldiers and officers. There are five rows of men. Only one man has a peaked cap, the other officers and men have slouch hats. There are two different patterns of soldier's uniforms. There are different patterns of puggarees. In the background is a galvanised iron hut. Photo is mounted on a cardboard "frame". On a board in front of the unit is written in chalk - "MMG COY 38 BN 1940 MT MARTHA" . On rear is a photographers stamp.ww2, 38th battalion, photo -
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Certificate - CERTIFCATE, FRAMED, c1945
Certificate - in colour - at top the Rising Sun Badge flanked by two flags. Print in Gold, handwritten black ink name and signatures. Red seal bottom left corner. Printed on paper. Frame - timber with cream coloured paint, decorative decorative edge, glass front. Timber and paper backing.Presented to "LESLIE NANKIVELL" /1st Dec 1945". White adhesive label on back of frame - black print. "Courtesy - Elaine Harrington" . ww2, framed item, certificate -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, 1946
Certificate issued by "California Gully Mechanics Institute/10th June 1946/ From the Citizens of California Gully.Photograph - colour photograph, half portrait of a soldier in uniform. Certificate beside photograph - in colour at top Australian Coat of Arms with two flags. print in Navy blue and brown ink. Three service badges illustrated. Frame - timber with marble effect paint finish, gold trim. Mount - Cardboard, dark green colour. Glass front. Backing - Cardboard.Handwritten in black ink on Certificate "Craftsman W. G.Wrights".framed items, certificates, ww2 -
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Uniform - BELTS, WEBBING PATTERN 37, c1939 - 1945
1. Khaki webbing belt with brass fittings. 2. Khaki webbing belt as above.1. On inside of belt are the letters N.C.S. 2. Nil.ww2, webbing, belts -
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Equipment - KIT BAG, Australian Army, c1939-45
This is a standard issue, Australian Army Kit bag (referred to as a "Sausage Bag". It is made out of canvas, colour brown. It has numerous brass eyelets around the opening. Inside is a flap of similar canvas sewn to one side.On the base in white paint VX123648. The surname "Stevens" is blotted out by a 12 cm Square shipping label. It is partially destroyed. Surname Stevens . Inscriptions - on side in ink is name and NR. V59635 CPL Stevens N.C.ww2, army, kit bag -
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Uniform - GAITERS, Canvas Ankle Gaiters with metal buckles, 1939-1945
Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 & V59636. Enlisted AIF VX123648 9/3/1943. Discharged 28/6/1946. Private in Australian Army Catering Corp.1. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 2. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 3. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Right) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles. 4. Canvas Ankle Gaiters (Left) with 2 straps and 2 metal buckles.Inside N.C.S. R & L.uniform, gaiters, ww2 -
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Document - JAPANESE SURRENDER
Japanese Surrender document written in Japanese writing.Cream paper with Japanese writing in blue print, English translation in red ink. Overleaf black ink Japanese writing in a black border."The Japanese with this message has ceased resistance. he should be treated well in accordance with International Law. Take him to the nearest Commanding Officer. C -in- C. Allied Forces" documents, japanese surrender, ww2 -
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Document - ARMY DOCUMENTS, Australian Army, 1. Leave Pass, 2. Pay Allotments sheet, 1. 1940. 2. 1941
See cat 4967.21. AMF Form AAF A96- Aust Military Force Leave pad - issued to V9520. Sgt Attwood J - 4 Army Troops Coy. RAE 13 Nov 1941. 2, AMF Form WF66 Military allotments - pay form V9520 Attwood J to Mrs Mary A Attwood of Bacchus Marsh Dated 15.10.43.2. Rubber stamp has "Checking staff 3rd M.D." 26 stamped 18 Oct 43.ww2, leave, pay -
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Book - BOOK - facsimile, The Australian Newspaper - with Assistance of the "Staff of Central Army Records", "THE BATTLE OF ALAMEIN.", c1992
The Battle of Alamein - The Australian Casualties. The Australian`, The Weekend Australian - 50th Anniversary Special Edition. Honour Roll and Newspaper Articles.SOFT COVER BOOK - FOLIO FACSIMILE - Cloth tape binding. Cover - thin cardboard, front cover - black print on blue background, illustrated in black print three photographs - top/troops in a vehicle, bottom/ tanks and soldiers advamcing. Pages - paper, cut, plain white. Illustrated black and white copies of photographs. Owners stamp - inside front cover.Inside front cover - owner's stamp black ink "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO Box 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3505, AUSTRALIA"books, history, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF A TANK AND ITS CREW, 2/8 Arm Regt (Aust), c1943
This is a B & W photo of four men standing in front of a tank. The men are wearing a form of helmet and earphones. They have light webbing & belts on. The men are in shorts. In the left background can be seen another tank.On rear is written 2/8" Armoured Regiment, Milne Bay. Burrell 2nd Left 1943.ww2, 2/8 arm regt, milne bay -
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Pamphlet - SOUVENIR RACE MEETING PROGRAMME 30 DEC 1944, Aust Ordinance Corps, 1944
Related to the service of: VX 137442 Henry Maxwell Francis O'Halloran. Enlisted 28/8/1943. Discharged 12/12/1945. Aged 28.This is a single sheet of paper, folded once. Printing is in dark blue ink. There are 3 vertical red lines on the front cover. In the center are described 6 races, on the rear are the "Troppo" rules. Front page heading is Troppo Racing Club. 16 Aust A.O.D. AIF, Souvenir programme of race meeting held somewhere in the South West Pacific, Sat 30 Dec 1944 under patronage of Brig. E.L. Vowles M.C.It has a stamped number No.563 on it.ww2, aust ordnance corps, souvenir -
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Book - BOOK, WW2, NORTH AFRICA, JOHN WILKINSON- LATHAM, Montgomery's Desert Army, 1977
Colour Plates by 'G.A. EMELETON'. OSPREY MEN AT ARMS SERIES.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, blue and black colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustration of three army personnel on white background. 40 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white photographs, maps and colour plates. Title page - two owner's stamps.Title page - owner's stamp, black ink, "MR. W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO BOX 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA,"books, history, ww2 -
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Uniform - UNIFORM, OFFICERS WW2, Fuseweld, 1939-1945
Refer Thomas Henry Iser 383.2 for Service History. 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. 1. Officer Jacket - Khaki colour, cotton twill fabric with belt attached, Buttons - copper coloured metal and brass with "Australian Military Forces" stamped into face of button. Metal belt buckle. Unit colour patch - black, green and grey for 1/14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Brown sateen fabric lining. 2. Shirt with detachable collar, Khaki colour, cotton fabric, closed front, long sleeved. Maker's and owner's labels - back, top below collar.Maker's label, green and blue embroidery - "Fuseweld" / ??? Shirt/Champion/ 3". Owner's label, red embroidery "T.H. Iser" uniform, army, ww2 -
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Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, RAAF, 1943
See cat 5678.3 for service details.1. Dress coat - khaki colour cotton twill. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shankMakers label - black colour embroidery on cotton fabric "V241 MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1943/SIZE"uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
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Uniform - COAT, SUMMER, RAAF, 1942
See Cat 5678.3 for service details.1. Dress coat - Khaki colour cotton twill, no buttons. Makers label - inside right front. 2. Work jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill. Possibly Army issue. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazxoned with "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES" , King's Crown and map of Australia. Maker's label - inside right front.1. Maker's label - black colour embroidery on cotton fabric " V320 MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1942/SIZE" - handwitten on label in blue ink " 170317". 2. Maker's label - black print on cotton fabric " Q150/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1942/ SIZE24/ REGIMENTAL NO................NAME.................". uniform, raaf, ww2 -
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Craft - BROOCH, 1939 - 1945
World War 2 Souvenir.Brooch - metal, diamond shaped filigree work. Australian Military Coat of Arms."AIF" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.souvenir, ww2, brooch -
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Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, Australian Military Forces, Jan 1946
Certificate of Discharge No. 399379 for Gunner Roy Hilton Taylor NX94268 from 2/1 Aust Field Regiment. Date of Effect 17th Jan 1946. Date of joining AIF 2/4/1942. Certificate issued to Service Personnel to prove that discharge is legitimate.Yellow paper folded into 4. Certificate of Discharge contains identification of Soldier, length of Service and details of discharge. Conditions of Discharge itemised on the back.headed with Aust Govt Forces and Certificate includes details of Discharge.discharge certificate, 2/1 aust field regiment, ww2 -
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Letter - LETTER, REPATRIATION COMMISSION, Repatriation Commission, 4 Dec 1946
Appears to be a reply to an application dated 4th Dec 1946 after discharge to NX94268, Roy Taylor, 2/1 Aust. Field Regiment. this is a reply stating application for treatment of Malaria has been accepted and conditions of treatment. Refer No.5687.letter from Repatriation Commission relating to treatment of Malaria. Typed on beige coloured paper.Some notes on back NX151782 followed by some writing in pencil which is hard to decipher. Also "D65129 - R. Rose, D65128, 205/5/2"repatriation, ww2, malaria