Joseph Victor TRUSCOTT No. 3629 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 21.7.1915 age 21 years. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to the 60th Batt 26.2.1916, promoted Sgt 25.3.1916, hospital 30.4.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 5.5.1916, embark for France 19.6.1916, hospital 2.12.1916 with Trench feet, Died of Disease (DOD) 9.12.1916 with Trench Feet and Septic Pnuemonia. A4 copy of the diary re J.V. TRUSCOTT. 26 pages of typed out diary, photos & parts of service records, letters.documents-diaries, military history

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

Letter content, “Dear Marjorie, This is a picture of the ship I was taken to when wounded. I am now in hospital and doing well. I was very lucky to get of so light. Sgt Major English and Sheehan were both wounded. I will write more as soon as I can use my right hand, Love to all from Chas”. Chas is, Charles Bowmont Taylor MC, No 99 A Coy 5th Batt AIF - 57th Batt AIF, WIA 25.4.1915 GSW to right hand. Sheehan is believed to be, Edward Robert Sheehan No 97 A Coy 5th Batt AIF, WIA 25.4.1915 BW to Knee (Bullet wound). He was WIA 3 times altogether. English is believed to be John Graham English No 51 A Coy 5th Batt AIF, WIA 25.4.1915 GSW to left foot. He was WIA once more. Refer also 4206.2. Photo print of the Hospital Ship HMHS “Gascon”. Black and white image, this is a three master one funnel with a large strip down the side broken by 3 crosses. The rear is correspondence and dated.On the rear in hand, “Hospital 2.6.15”hospital ships, postcards

This Slouch Hat badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Rising Sun hat badge, pressed blackened brass, centre of the Rising Sun image is a crown and under is a scroll. There are two lugs on the rear for attachment."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on the scroll.military, uniform, history, metal work., rising sun, badges

Shoulder badges were issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062."Australia" shoulder epalet badges, blackened brass, curved shape with two lugs on the rear for uniform attachment.As per Name "AUSTRALIA"military, uniform, metal work, history., badges, australia

Colin George Odlum VX45898 2/23 Batt AIF, KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 128.2, 135.2, 136.2P.Items relating to Colin Odlum. .1) Copy of the inside page of Colin's diary, laminated. .2) Photo, B & W of Colin Aboard ship going to the Middle East. .3) Original newspaper clipping with 10 photos re casualties including Colin, set on black cardboard.photography, photographs, military history

The photo is re Alfred John PORTER No 2436 AIF, 23rd Batt. Refer Cat No1923 for his service details.Brown, wooden frame with gold inner edge, glass front with wooden backing. Black & white full length portrait of WWI Soldier in AIF uniform with slouch hat, puttees & boots. Pyramid background backdrop.photography-photographs, frame accessories, trades - carpentery, military history - army

Belonged to Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P.Bible, cloth covered, hard cover, pocket size New Testament, 462 pages with red edges.On fly leaf hand written in ink. "Alan Broadbent 1918"books, religion

Photograph 1 taken at “Allonville, Northeast of Amiens” France - 38th BATT A.I.F. Officers during a well earned rest”PHOTOGRAPHS Black and white copy of 3 photographs depicting Photograph 1 - 38th Battalion officers at Allonville Northwest of Amiens France Photographs 2 + 3 group of 4 soldiers from 37th, 38th battalions. Printed name information on white card adhered to fron of glass. FRAME - brown stain colour Timber brown stain colour timber with decorative moulding. Dark green cardboards mount, glass frontName information, black print on white card on front of glassphotography-photographs/frame accessories, military history-army, military history ww1, 38th bn

Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white portrait of 22 German Soldaten, 2 have peaked caps, the rest have feld mutz. Most are wearing one or more service decorations. photography-photographs, documents - postcards, military history - army

Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white photo of large number of Australian Soldiers, 4 rows seated & standing. There is a large galvanised shed behind them. Front: Has a fine engraved number, E.8234 Rear: B Coy No 5 Platoon - B Coy 38th taken Larkhill 1916 Englandphotography-photographs, documents - postcards, military history - army

Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white photo of 2 soldiers leaning on a sign. Both Soldiers have peak caps & are carrying canes. Left side soldier wearing leather leggings, no patch visible. Right side soldier is also wearing leather leggings. The sign says: If you're a soldier you're welcome, if not .............. There is a building in the background & rocks in the foreground.The rear has the numbers 089 written on it.photography-photographs, military history - army

WALTER WILLIAMS No 1442, 2nd Batt AIF, KIA. Refer Reg Cat No 1859P for his Service Details and 4342P.Small Newspaper notice inset in centre of a large framed certificate for the death of Pte WALTER WILLIAMS. Memorial poster produced for Lone Pine Cemetery, ANZAC, Gallipoli, printed in black & white & gold. Attached to the poster is the newspaper notice. Designed by MC. Mid brown timber frame with green mount & glass."1914 - 1918, Glory of God and in Everlasting Memory" Attached white printed label: Note the newspaper notice re Death of Pte WALTER WILLIAMSdocuments - newspapers, military history

Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887, 46th Batt AIF, KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P..1) Memorial Plaque, circular shape, bronze, front depicts Brittanica, lion and seals with rectangular space for individual name. .2) brown cardboard envelope for posting .1)"He Died for Freedom and Honor", "Thomas Alan Broadbent"remembrance, memorial, plaques

Belonged to Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt, KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P..1) Wallet, black leather, folding, lined with pale blue corded silk/rayon. .2) Note book, black, stiff cardboard, lined pages containing addresses military and civilian. Sprigs of Cypress foliage in note book..1) In gold lettering on Right hand fly "T.A.B"note books, containers, military

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Shark tooth with serrated edges natural history specimens - icthyology, sharks, teeth

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service detailsCopper medallion struck to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Front has the image of the Queen, rear has the Australian Coat of Arms.Embossed front and rear Front: "Queen Elizabeth II" Rear, dated "June 1953"medallion, coronation, queen elizabeth

Item belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601 for his service details. Rising Sun Badge, pressed blackened brass, depicts a rising sun with crown centre and scroll under."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, rising sun

Item was souveniered by Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601 for his service details.Rimmed cartridge, unknown calibre, approximately 11mm. Bullet is lead.Base of cartridge: "H 39" Sides of bullet: "3 38"arms-ammunition, rimmed cartridge

The item relates to Joseph Frederick Gunston No 3077 38th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No’s 1641, 1642, 1643.4.English-German, German-English midget series dictionary, 220 page. Red fabric or leather look hardcover."3/2" on first page upper right side.books-reference, handcrafts-leatherwork, dictionary, german/english

Robert John Suggett No 378, 38th Batt and 3rd Div HQ. Refer Cat No 1647.4 for his service history..1) Letter from King George V to Sgt RJ Suggett at wars end. Dated 1918. Folds in half. .2)Envelope for letter..2) “A message to you from the King, ——papers, Sgt RJ Suggett 3rd DHQ” documents-letters, envelopes, the king

Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. This is his copy. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents.Book, soft cover, greyish colour. title at top with figure of a soldier in centre. Official history of the 38th Btn AIF.military, history, aif

The pay book belonged to Thomas Robin Hilson No 2088, 38th Batt. Refer 1516P for service history also 1387P.Army pay book with brown fabric cover re. TR Hilson. Cover has printed form and sticker for soldier's details and "Australian Imperial Force" with a rising sun.on cover in white "93072"documents-army records, pay book, 38th bn

The item was bought home by James Todd No 2418, 12th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1340P for his service details.Cloth folder,folds in half, dark red paint on one side. Writing inside in pen: "Baron von Richthofen/ the most famous of German/ airmen killed/ in the Somme Valley/ 80 machines to his/ credit/ April 21 1 18"military equipment-air force, german, personal effects, manchester-fabric

The photo was bought home by James Todd No 2418, 12th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1340P for his service details.Copy of original sepia photo of a German soldier, seated with arms in front. A piece of ribbon attached to a button on the uniform could be for an "Iron Cross".Some writing at the bottom of the photo but unreadable.photography-photographs, military history-german army

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Lapel badge, Rising Sun depiction, crown over top, scroll under, pressed blackened brass, 2 lugs on rear."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"numismatics - badges, miltary, rising sun, turner

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM No 1410, 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (3) re G.Turner. 1 1914/15 Star. 2 British War Medal 1914-19. 3 Victory Medal.medals, military, history

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details."AUSTRALIA" shoulder badge, curved shape, blackened brass with two lugs on rear.numismatics-badges-military, shoulder uniform, turner, australia

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Rifle cartridge case, approximately 7.5mm calibre, rimmed.Stamped near neck: crown with "M" underneath. Base has stamped: "AK 11 [arrow] VI"wia, uniform, turner

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service historyAustralian three pence coin, dated 1919. Stamped with Australian coat of arms and profile of King George V.numismatics-coins, three pence