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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, RECORD of SERVICE & DEMOBILISATION, Aust Govt
1. Record of Service book gives details on Serviceman on enlistment, description and instructions to soldiers. 2. Demobilisation Procedure book outlining details of demobilisation issued to each soldier upon demob. Refer No.5687 for details on NX94268 Roy Taylor.1. Brown cover booklet with 40 internal pages in green, containing details of enlistment, physical description, education and health details and personnel records. 2. Brown cover booklet with 31 pages inside, white paper containing information relating to discharge - stapled.1. On front "NX94268", "Gnr", "Taylor R.H." . 2. On front - name and address of Roy Hilton Taylor.record of service, demobilisations, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RISING SUN
Badges worn on uniform to identify wearer as Australian. refer 5687 for details on NX94268, Roy H. Taylor.1 & 2. Shoulder badges (one with a pin and one without pin), in shape of Rising Sun over a Crown and Inscription. Metallic and brown in colour. 3.Brown metallic Rising Sun hat badge with pin on back.All have inscription "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".rising sun badges, ww2, uniform -
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Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
Badge issued to all Military Personnel who have returned from Active Service.Small black badge on mounting plinth. Rough diamond shape. Crown on top of Rising Sun Emblem with anchor and chain below it. Engraving at bottom.Inscribed with "Returned from Active Service".badge, returned from active service, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDAL, ITALIAN/ETHIOPIA CAMPAIGN, 1939 - 1945
Medal issued by Italian Government to those who served in Ethiopia 1939-45.Round medal - a dark brown heavy medal, black and blue ribbon with bar.Front: D'ITALIA.IMP.DI.ETHIOPIA.VITT.EM.111.RE, Head Profile. Back: AFRICA ORIENTALE. MOLTI NEMICI MOLTO ONORE. Bar on Ribbon - Dagger with laurel.ww2, medal, ethiopia campaign -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - UNIFORM BADGES, "AUSTRALIA"
These badges worn by Australian Soldiers to identify their origin generally on their shoulders from WW1 through to Korea. Refer 5687 for details on NX94268. Roy H Taylor of 2/1 Aust Field Regiment.Six Brown metallic badge emblems with word "Australia". All badges curved in shape. Two badges have metal bar at back to attach. 1,2, & 3. has the pin at the back and 4,5,6, the pins are missing."Australia" on all.uniform, ww2, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS IN BOX
1. Service Ribbons issued to all servicemen on active service to indicate area of service. 2. White box containing Ribbons and instructions. Refer 5687 for details. "R. H. Taylor" NX94268.Australian Service medal ribbons made of cloth and mounted on a bar. Two Ribbons to indicate areas of Service. Metallic back with small clips to attach to uniform. Cardboard postage box with a small white sheet of white paper defining contents. Also separate sheet of information on conditions of award and guidance to wearing.Box is addressed to "R.H. Taylor", Keane Street, East Albury, NSW.ribbons, ww2, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG, RAAF, RAAF, c1939 - 1945
Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - MESS KIT
Part of equipment issued to all soldiers on front line to be used for both serving food and drink. Belongs to Captain Brian Clerehan VX 91862 who enlisted 29/3/43 and was discharged 17/7/46 from 2nd New Guinea Infantry Batt.1. Light brown canvas carry bag for two metal bowls. Fold out piece with metal stud to open/close and metal hooks on back to attach to kit. 2. Silver metal bowl approx .6 litre capacity with metal folding handles - oval in shape. 3. Silver metal bowl approx 0.5 litre capacity with metal folding handles and oval in shape. Small folding ring attached to bottom. Smaller bowl sits inside bigger bowl sitting in canvas container.2. Has engraved between handles "D^D" & "VD".mess kit, equipment, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - FINAL PAY STATEMENT, Aust Army, 1946
Refer to Cat 5556.2 and 2481.2 "J.A. McDonald".Army form WF88. No.8089 for Mr. J.A. McDonald, 63 green St, Windsor. dated 17/1/46. Army NR VX79511. Plain white quarto size, black printing, handwritten in a "purple" pencil are the figures. The balance due to the member was 179 Pounds, 6 shillings, 7 pence.Rubber stamp at bottom - 22 Jan 1946. A circular stamp with OHE & KIN & Staff 3rd M.D.pay statement, army form, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BERET, c 1939 - 1945
Refer to Cat 4040.8P "Lyle Truscott"Standard issue blue beret. it has a leather hem and a draw cord to adjust diameter to suit wearers head. it is lined with black cotton drill.raaf, ww2, beret -
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Uniform - FLYING SUIT INNER, RAAF, 1943
Refer to Cat 112P for Service Record. Missing presumed dead.Flying suit inner - brown colour cotton sateen fabric with kapok lining. Metal zipper at front. Tape ties to aqnkles. makers label back below collar.Maker's label - black ink print on white cotton "W>P> 1019 KAPOK LINING/Size 2/Height 5'5" to 5'6"/ Breast 33"/35"/ Waist 30"/32"/ Seat 36"/38"/ Leg 28"/ H174255/ 40/ C.I.L. (D)/ 1941". Faint black ink stamp above label - "(Crown)/ A.M."uniform, raaf, ww2 -
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Uniform - SHIRT, RAAF, 1939 - 1945
Owner - John Charles DEAN No.144278 RAAF. Enlisted 26 /8/1943 in Bendigo. Discharged 13/3/1946. Leading Aircraftsman in 78 Squadron.Shirt - with detachable collar, quarter button opening and long sleeves. Mid blue colour, cotton fabric. Service No stamped on shirt below collar.Below collar at back - handwritten in black ink - "144278" Black ink stamp "144278".uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
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Uniform - JACKET, SUMMER DRESS RAAF WW2, CITY COSTUME COY, 1940
See Cat No. 5727.2 for service details.Jacket - Khaki colour cotton twill fabric. Buttons - black bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with King's Crown and Wedge tailed eagle in flight. With full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Brown and cream chevrons on sleeves - Rank. Old Drycleaning labels - four - stapled inside right side.Maker's label - black colour embroidery on white cotton "CITY COSTUME"/COE/1940/ SIZE ..." Below collar - handwritten black ink '1243/GILL".uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DUST COAT - WORK DRESS - RAAF - WW2, 1944
See cat 5727.2 for Service details. Dust coats were donated with the Keith Balfour Gordon GILL RAAF uniforms.1. & 2. Dust coat - Khaki colour cotton fabric, long lenhth, half pintucks on bodice, long sleeves, full belt with metal buckle. Dust coats appear to be female. 2. Long sleeves have been cut off.Maker's labels - Black print on white cotton label - "Q136 MADE IN AUSTRALIA/1944/ size 24. - Black print on beige colour paper - MADE IN AUSTRALIA/Q136 1944/ size 24/ Height 6.0/Bust 42.uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post 9.11.1942
John Eric Wiles VX16067 enlisted on 26.2.1940 age 24 years in the 2/7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 15.4.1940, disembark 17.5.1940, embark for Greece 30.3.1941, reported missing then as located, disembark Eygpt (no date but appears to be June). Hospital 10.6.1941 with Gastritis, rejoin unit 13.7.1941, promoted Cpl 6.12.1941, Sgt 12.1.1942, embark for Australia 12.7.1942, disembark 4.8.1942, embark for New Guinea 13.10.1942, appointed Lieutenant 9.11.1942, during period hospital with Malaria, disembark Australia 3.8.1943, hospital again with Malaria then Debility. Embark 11.11.1944 for Aitape, WIA remains on duty, prompted T/Capt 4.8.1945, disembark Australia 28.9.1945, appointment terminated in the 2nd AIF. Post war he became very involved in his Unit Association and the RSL and became in time a Life Member of both. He was also a President of Mitchum RSL.Photo copy of original on A4 size paper showing a portrait colour enhanced of an Officer wearing a peak cap and has one ribbon on jacket, there is an oval shape colour photo inserted at the bottom LH side of the Person in later life. The rear has a typed stuck on label with details.On rear typed, “Jack Wiles 2/7th INF BN VX16067 20.03.15 - 19.07.2005”photograph, ww2, wiles -
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Newspaper, Aust Army, The Daily Monitor, 1945
Refers to the service of 51964 LAC Hicks. Refer Cat No 1363.Single sheet foolscap printed both sides. Headlines: United Nations Charter signed. Japan gets it again, Nagoya Osaka B.29 Targets. England wins the Test. King Leopold sees Party leaders. No statement on Simla talks. Bougainville Battles. Pacific War News. Polish Affair. 2. Photo copy of one side. newspaper, ww2, army -
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Booklet - GUIDE MAP OF JERUSALEM, The Matson Photo Service,Jerusalem
This item was souvenired by Pte VX 59037 L. E. Anderson, 3rd Aust Ord W. Shops Comp A15, Beirut, SyriaCream cardboard covers with black printing and sketch of buildings and people praying at the wall. Back cover has a map of Syria on the inside. Folded map coloured red and yellow on cream paper. Back of map has black printing explaining different places and Jerusalem and a photo of the Australian Soldiers Club Jerusalem."Guide Map of Jerusalem." Price 60 mils.jerusalem, map, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - 38 Bn STATEMENT of DISBANDMENT, Aust Army, c1945
Refers to service of E.H. Bush.1. Two sheets of paper, quarto and foolscap, ref disbanding of 38 Bn and Officers level of Training prior to transfer to Infantry battalions. Ten officers are mentioned. Foolscap size document. 2. Three copies of Officers training levels and their whereabouts. Ten Officers mentioned (same as above) 38 Inf Bn.ww2, officers, 38 bn -
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Booklet - BOOKLET, AVIATION, Gale & Polden Ltd, Wellington works, British & German Aircraft, 1941
Refers to service of LAC Lance & Percy CoatesThis is a pocket sized booklet. It has a blue cardboard cover. It is fastened with two staples. THE PRINTING IS IN BLACK INK, IT HAS A RUBBER STAMP OF MCGILLS Agency, Melbourne. Inside it has 31 pages of aircraft silhouettes. Page 31 has drawings of a German paratrooper and his equipment.First page written in ink is LAC Coates. There are a few penciled entries with aircraft engine power.ww2, aircraft, paratrooper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, AVIATION, Temple Press Ltd, Aircraft Identification, 1941
refers to the service of LAC Lance & Percy Coates.Small booklet. The cover is a soft red colour. It shows 3 searchlight beams. The printing is in white. Bottom right corner is a sticker from McGills Agency, Melbourne. It is fastened with two staples. It has 65 pages of aircraft photos and data.Inside 1st page is written LAC Coates.ww2, italy, aircraft -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT, 1940-1945
Robert Hunter GOLDIE VX40795. Born Goornong, Vic on 26 Feb 1915. Enlisted 9 July 1940 at Graytown, Vic. Sergeant 2/34 Battalion. Ref. 3696.Photograph - Coloured photo of a uniformed soldier in summer uniform.photo, soldier, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT, 1939-1945
VX37836 Andrew Keith GUY - Refer Cat No. 131P.Photograph - sepia coloured portrait.portrait, soldier, ww2 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, JAPANESE SURRENDER, C1945-1947
Refer to CAT NO 5445.2Photograph has bee taken from high point inside a building. Looking down on an assembly of allies and Japanese officers. There are tables between them. Each Japanese officer has an allied serviceman standing at attention behind him. There is solitary US Army guard standing near a marble pillar A British Navy person probably Lord Mountbatten is approaching the centre chair.ww2, war trials, japanese surrender -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AERIAL BOMBING, 1944.-1950
Refer to Cat 5445.2Black and white photograph taken during the bombing raid. In the phot can be seen rice paddies,train lines, roads and a camp of some sort, trenches .Rear Written” Nong Pladlik P.O.W camp 2nd bombing raid on camp Dec 3rd 1944 . 7 Killed Ist bombing on camp sept 7th 1944 93 Killed Stamp Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road Wader S E 1 overwritten on stamp are some letters and 43976 ww2, p.o.w, thailand -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, SELARANG BARRACKS, BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN ARMY, Original 1942 copy ?
REF CAT 5445.2 FOR DETAILS Photograph- Black and white. It is very spotty, shows old building, tents and lots of allied POWS messing about in the sun. Long trenches have been dug in the square next to the tents.Rear of photograph- “SELARANG BARRACKS 42303. ALL TROOPS WERE PUT HERE FOR REFUSING TO SIGN NO ESCAPE FORMS.”ww2, pow, singapore -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, STEAM TRAIN, 1942-1945
see. Cat no 5445.2photograph- black and white, curved wooden trestle bridge, on the bridge is a steam loco pulling freight cars with humans sitting atop. The bridge is set in a jungle clad valley, down in The Valley are unused logs and poles. This is a copyRear of photograph- “THAILAND BURMA RLW BRIDGE MADE BY POWS” “ “I believe was between WAMPO and Kin SIA OK” 122309ww2, pow, burma railway -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WAMPO BRIDGE, C1943-1948
REFER TO CAT 5445.2Photograph black and white. River, jungle covered hills. In the centre of the photo is a rail trestle bridge set against the steep hillside. The trestle bridge is made from timber On the rear of the photograph in ink. - 122326 WAMPO BRIDGE THAILAND- BURMARAILWAYww2, pow, burma railway -
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Award - RIBBONS, WW2, c1039-1946
Refer to the Service of; Brit NR 911335, Edgar James William Foster.4 sets of ribbons, sewn over a brass bar. One of the ribbons has the number "8" sewn on to it (some threads have broken) . oN THE REAR OF THE BAR IS A 60MM PIN FOR MOUNTING IT ON A UNIFORM.campaign ribbons, british army, ww2 -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER- The Weekend Australia, The Australians killed in action in World War II
“THE AUSTRALIANS KILLED IN ACTION IN WORLD WAR II - WHILE SERVING WITH THE NATION’S DEFENCE FORCE “ The commencement and cut off dates/ approved for the Roll of Honour were September 3, 1939 and June 30, 1947Newspaper- copy of newspaper on white paper.All pages with plastic laminate. Black and white print and photograph. Pages 9 - 21. Pages secured with 4 metal split rings,newspaper, history, ww2 -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, GUINEA GOLD, Guinea Gold, 1943
Refer CAt 5433PNewspaper- single sheet of paper, when folded it forms 4 pages. One image of Princess Elizabeth in uniform. War news from all over the world, civilian news, state by state, sport news.Top written in ink. A name ? L. MIHILKING 2 AUST. B. I . P.O.D.ww2, newspaper, newspaper guinea gold