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

Form relates to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Parents Frederick and Ruby Allen. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P."Registration of Birth" form re Kingsley William Allen, born Horsham 9.11.15. Pinkish paper with black printing with spaces for hand written details of person, form is double sided.documents, birth, certificate

Address in memory of Australian Dead by the Bishop of Amiens in the Church of Long(somme) Nov 4th 1918. On white cardboard to has French & Australian flags, wreath in centre, scroll with PAS N'OUBLIONS LES MORTS. Down end side are pillars on a base. Down each pillar in scrolls are Names of Australian Battle Honours.documents - addresses & memorials, military history - army, amiens, somme

Written in ink on white section - Laurance Gilligan 1923 with arrow pointing to James ?? (Huntly) possible 1939-40 Maribyrnong.Panorama, sepia photograph showing 4 rows of soldiers with bandoliers & leather leggings. The photograph is stuck to a piece of brown cardboard then to a piece of white cardboard.photography-photograph, military history - army

Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers

William John Gundry No 3525 enlisted in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt AIF on 9.7.1915 age 18 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 57th Batt 15.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, attends Aust Corps School 27.7.1918 to 23.8.1918, embark for Australia 13.4.1919, discharged from the Army 25.11.1919 classed medically unfit with “Chorea” (A neurological disorder.)Laminated discharge certificate for William John GUNDRY with details of name, number, enlistment, time served, personnel details.documents-certificates, military history-service records

Kenneth James Halliday Simons No VX136478 enlisted in Port Morseby on 20.3.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the AIF on 1.8.44 he was a Gunner in 23rd Anti Aircraft Battery. Medal, no ribbon re K.J.H. Simons. 1. Pacific Star."VX136478 K.J.H Simons"medals, military, history

Ribbons belonged to Kingsley William Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4, 2195 for service history also 2193, 2196P..1) & .2) Two sets of Service Ribbons mounted on brass clip with pin on the back, plastic coated. Both sets are: 1. 1939-45 star ribbon. 2. Pacific Star ribbon.service ribbons, military

Souvenirs bought home by Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history.Two napkin rings souvenired. .1) Plain turned with raised rims .2) Circle design has been carved into the outer side.1) “Jerusalem” stamped on the outer side in Black Ink .2) “Jerusalem” stamped on the outer side in Black Ink domestic items, domestic items-table settings;, napkin rings

Item souvenired and possibly used by Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. .1) Carved wooden case with a detachable sliding lid containing a small rectangular mirror, carving depicts a mosque and a flower on front from Jerusalem. .2) Carved sliding lid.“Jerusalem”personal effects mirrors, handcrafts - woodwork, military history souvenirs, jerusalem

The spurs belonged to Kenneth Meadowbank McLeod No’s 4150 & 3840 AIF. Refer Cat No 1805P for his service history. Pair of Nickle Plated Spurs with pointed rowels and tan leather straps and tan leather butterfliesStamped with “nickle “on the inside rear.transport horse, military equipment, spurs

Fanny Isabella Nicol, Staff nurse A.A.M.S WWI. Badge collection during and post WWI in aid of returned servicemen and War effort. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6, 2591. 5 fundraising badges ( 3 metal, 2 paper) not individually marked. .1) Graphic of war memorial Melbourne (black & white) .2) Oval badge, floral pattern red/white, blue ribbon re Repatriation. .3) Black & white circular badge, metal (General kitchener) .4) Round, blue, metal, map outline of Australia , red print, help win the war. .5) Round metal badge, Australian Flag & soldierfundraising, numismatics- badges

Belonged to Fanny Isabella Nicol Staff Nurse AIF. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6, 2591.4 paper & circular tin ANZAC day badges (not individually marked) .1) round paper badge "Remembrance " wattle flowers .2) square badge union jack flag and Navy flag (red) .3) round badge "remembrance." ANZAC day (1936) mauve .4) R.S.L remembrance ANZAC day (1940) yellow paper badge. .5) round metal badge ANZAC day purple / yellow .6) round badge metal ANZAC day (1939) purple/ green .7) round badge (metal) ANZAC day (1938) blue/ green with a laurel wreath + bow .8) round metal badge twentieth anniversary (1935) green/ blue .9) round metal badge "Lest we forget." brown /white) soldier with open. badges, remembrance, australian

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

These pamphlets were part of the "Chieu Hoi" (open arms) campaign designed to encourage North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers to defect. They granted a soldier free passage through US/South Vietnamese held territory. They were dropped over the countryside as well individually. This item souvenired by 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 638P.Propaganda pamphlet printed by US government. White cardboard with yellow rectangle with images of flags and text in three languages. Titled "Chieu Hoi The Winning Ticket"documents-pamphlets, military history, vietnam

The cards were sent to Geoff Murray by Sister Augustine from the Baria Orphanage South Vietnam. On Geoff's 2nd tour of Vietnam with Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70 he was a great supporter of the Orphanage with food and rations. Refer 594.2, 610.2P, 611.8 re Geoff and the Orphanage. His first tour was with 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, refer 638P..1) Christmas card with scene of Vietnamese village. .2) New Year's card with paper cutout birds and pressed flowers. .3) Christmas card with painting of birds and nativity scene on cover and pop-up nativity scene.documents-cards, natural history specimens-botany, vietnam

Item souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius in Vietnam. Refer Cat No 1874.2 for service history. Carolyn Page was a singer who toured Vietnam in concerts.Laminated B&W photo of Carolyn Page on wicker stool.Handwritten in ink "To Tony, love from Carolyn Page XX"photography-photographs, vietnam

Item brought home from Vietnam by Anthony Robert Cornelius. Refer Cat No 1874.2 for his service history.Silver metal flip open cigarette lighter.personal effects-smoking accessories, cigarette lighter

Coins brought home by Anthony Robert Cornelius from Vietnam. Refer Cat No 1874.2 for his service history.Vietnamese coins. .1) .2) 20 Dong. 12 sided, silver coloured .3) .4) 10 Dong. Round, silver coloured. .5) .6) 5 Dong. 8 rounded points, brass coloured. .7) .8) 1 Dong. Round, brass coloured.numismatics-coins, metalcraft, currency vietnam

Patch is re the local beer in South Vietnam, souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius. Refer 1874.2 for his service history.33 Biere Export novelty colour patch, non military issue."Vung Tau"food technology-brewing, advertising, vietnamese, 33

The Claymore mine is a directional mine with 700 small ball bearings. This small section was brought home from Vietnam by George Cameron Wood No 3798253. Refer Cat no 1872 for his service history.Corner section fragment from an M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine. Hard green plastic front, rear has a large number of approx. 3mm diameter ball bearings set in black epoxy resin.arms-ammunition, claymore

Belonged to George Cameron Wood, National Serviceman No 3798253. Refer Cat no 1872 for his service history.Australian Military Forces Field Message and Note Book AAB.64 with green fabric covers.Handwritten on front cover "Tpr GC WOOD" "TA 33"documents-notebooks, military history-army, field message

Brought home from Vietnam by George Cameron Wood No 3798253. Refer Cat No 1872 for his service history..1) - 20) Unused envelopes. White paper with map of Vietnam and neighbouring countries, blue and red stripes with blue text "United States Armed Forces Vietnam". .23) Writing pad. Cover has same map as envelopes and text "Air Mail / Fine Lined Tablet"domestic items-writing equipment, documents-envelopes, vietnam

Not classified as a weapon. Probably used for cutting canvas and ropes. Item in the collection of Malcolm Stuart Angus No 3112710, Vietnam.Folding, single blade knife. Blade is curved. Handle possibly brown Bakelite.trades-mechanics, military history-army

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

RSL membership badge, made of enamelled brass. Centre circle has 2 figures of soldiers with text "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia" in blue enamelled section. Top of badge has a red crown with "75", indicating paid membership for that year. Rear has pins for attaching to clothes."V6878" on rear.numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, military history, rsl

Driver's license brown covers issued to KG Shugg. Tan cloth covered, triple fold, license No 94281.documents-licenses, military history, drivers

Items souveniered by VX65555 GNR R.J Lee MM. Refer Cat No 1734 for service details also 728.2..1) Propaganda Pamphlet, in colour both sides, in Pidgin and Japanese showing a Japanese soldier sitting under a tree reading the pam. Titled TOK BILOG GAVMAN. .2) Japanese card size note, oval seal on one side, Japanese ancient depictions on a horse in red. .3) Pamphlet in Pidgin New Guinea, Native depiction of a head, Australian coat of arms with OL BOI HARIM TOK.documents -pamphlets, military history, propaganda, japanese

The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history

Item was in the collection of Victor Henry Evans No 418655 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1760.4.Beige paper or cardboard second class railway ticket No 23124 N.S.W.G.R issued to military personnel in uniform only. Text details which lines the ticket is valid for and the conditions for its use.There is a faint, almost illegible ink stamp across the ticket and the signature of the issuing officer. "Expires Dec 1944" "Don Murchie phone XB4252 9 Toongarah Rd Wiverton"documents-tickets, military history, transport-railways, nsw