Medals issued to VX132160 "Pte A.W. Cooper", 67 Mobile Searchlight BTY RAA. A.W. Cooper is the father of the donor. Part of the Cooper Collection.Court mounted set of WW2, 2nd AIF medals consisting of: 1939 - 45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal. 1939-45 Australian Service Medal.Inscribed on the back of each star: “VX132160 A.W. Cooper, D” Inscribed on the rim of the War Medal and Australian Service Medal; “VX132160 A.W. Cooper, 'D”cooper collection, a.w. cooper, medal set, ww2

Medals belonging to Pte L.A. Murray, No. VX61585, 22 Australian Brigade WKSP (Workshops). Also known as Lawrence Arthur McCormack, Part of the Cooper Collection. Burma clasp issued to those service personnel who received the Pacific Star but also qualified for the Burma Star. A person could not receive both stars.1. Court mounted WW2 medal set consisting of five medals and ribbons; 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star with Burma clasp, Defence Medal, War medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal. 2. Court mounted WW2 miniature medal set consisting of five medals as per 1.Inscribed on back of stars and rims of disc shaped medals: “VX61585 L.A. Murray”cooper collection, l.a. mccormick, ww2, medal set, miniature medals

Colour patch is probably 2/2nd Heavy Anti Aircraft Regiment.1. Jacket, wool. Colour sort of grey tinted khaki. Has 4 front pockets. Buttons are darkened AMF type - 4 on front. Epaulettes have darkened "AUSTRALIA" name badge on each collar have darkened Rising Sun Badges. Shoulders have a triangular shaped colour patch. Red and Blue triangle on grey felt triangle. Chest has a ribbon bar showing 4 service medals. 2. Trousers - wool - colour Khaki. 3. Hat - Khaki, slouch. WW1 style hat band. Darkened Rising Sun Badge- AMF. Service ribbons are; 39 - 45 star. Pacific Star. British War Medal. Australian Service medal.Trousers - in green texta - “21-95” in waistline.ww2, uniform, army, passchendaele barracks trust

The Jacket belonged to Dennis James Powell, enlisted on 7.5.1941 No VX55199. Was a POW, discharged on 21.12.1945 in 2/29th Bn. Served Korea in the 3rd Bn No 32729 from 27.5.1951 - 14.8.1951, 24.9.51 - 22.4.1952. The service ribbons on the jacket are; 1939 - 45 Star Pacific Star British War Medal Australian Service Medal Korea Medal Un Medal Korea. The pants have posssibly been used to make up a uniform. 1. This is a black woollen jacket. It has 4 front pockets. It has Sgt's stripes on arm (Gold). It has RA Inf buttons. On the collars are another pattern RA Inf button - Kings Crown. Shiled design surrounded with oak leaves. Crossed rifles in centre of shield. It has six ribbons - see below. 2. Trousers - black wool. red stripe on legs. Fly is held shut with buttons, black. Two side pockets - One rear pocket. 3. Shirt - off white - civilian. 4. Belt - black wool, brass buckle. 5. Tie - black, purple liner.Jacket - Inside has written - “3/2729 J.D. Powell” Trousers- “ Jorgenson R/5”ww2, postwar ww2, uniform, passchendaele barracks trust

Service ribbons belonging to VX61585, "Pte L.A. Murray/McCormack", 22 Aust Brigade WKSP. Part of the Cooper Collection.Bar with five WW2 service ribbons. Bar with 1939-45 Star attached to the top of the bar with the remaining four. Ribbons in order: 1939-45 Star, South West Pacific Star with Burma rosette, Defence Medal 1939-45, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Ribbons backed with brass plate and pin.cooper collection, service ribbons, ww2, l.a. mccormack

HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 4. Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal. 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF NX12229 H J ALLEN NX12229 COL ALLEN H T Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery

Photograph of PTE. Alfred Claude Westray. VX52881. Army Ordnance Corps . Mounted in picture frame with - 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 39-45, Australian Service Medal 45-75, Service Medal with Bar. 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of WW II Service to Australia Medal. Medals were mounted in 2005 and 2007.

Andrew Edwardson Gates was born on the 30th December 1915 in Carlton, Victoria. He enlisted in South Melbourne on the 4th November 1939 whilst living in East Brunswick, Victoria. Discharged on the 5th October 1945 with the rank of Private.Full set as follows: 1939-1945 Star The Africa Star with 8th Army Bar The Pacific Star 1939-1945 Defence Medal 1939-1945 War Medal 1939-1945 Australia Service Medal 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal with Miniatures The recipients name and service number are impressed on the bottom edge of the 1939-1945 Defence, 1939-1945 War and 1939-1945 Australia Service medals - VX2151, A. E. Gates. A Gates is engraved on the back of the 1941 Tobruk Siege Medal.

John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Set of 7 medals mounted in a brown wood frame with red backing, brass label under the medals. 1. 1939 - 45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939 - 45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7. Greece & Crete Commemorative medal.On brass label, " VX16067 Pte John Eric Wiles, VX16067 Capt J. E. Wiles 2/7th INF BN 2/AIF"medals, awards, wiles

The Medal ribbons are:- Top row - OBE Military Division 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War medal 1939-45. Middle row - Aust Service Medal. Korea Medal, Korea U.N. Medal, General Service Medal (Malaya). Bottom Row - Vietnam Medal. Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Meritorious Service Medal. Sth. Vietnam Campaign Medal.1. Jacket, black woollen, four front pockets. There are no buttons or corps badges. On the arms are the metallic gold badges of a Staff Sgt. On the chest are 12 ribbons. 2. Braces, trouser. Elastic white, gold plated steel clips. 3. Necktie, Green. On the tie are repetitive patterns of the RA Inf badge. 4. Necktie.mess dress, uniform, post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust

1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Infantry Front Line Service Medal (not official), RAS Badge, two star ribbon bar, RSL badgeVX117316 RH Edwards, RAS Badge 157825world war two, ww two, ww2, wwii, campaign star, war medal, asm 1939-1945

Set of eight replica medals, seven swing mounted. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Tobruk Siege 1941 and Rats of Tobruk 1941. Originals issued to CPL James Charles Wetherall VX8808.

1 x 1939 -45 Star. 1 x Pacific Star. 1 x 1939 - 1945 Australian Service Medal. 1 x 1939 - 1945 War Medal.The Star Medals are inscribed on the reverse with the name Itzerott A R and service #401750. The Australian Service Medal shows the Crown of St. Edward ,modified Coat of Arms surmounted by the Australian Defense Force Joint Service emblem. Service # 401750 on edge. The 1939 1945 War Medal shows an effigy of King George the V1. The reverse shows a lion standing on a double headed dragon with the dates 1939 - 1945. Service # 401750 on edge.

The ribbons belonged to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838 2/7th Bn. This set of ribbons are actually made from the original ribbons that came with his Service medals. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Service ribbons mounted on a green cardboard backing. Top row. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. Bottom row. 1. Pacific Star. 2. Defence Medal. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal.ribbons, service, military

Displays Military Awards that have been awarded to Australians since 1881 through to 1945. Replica Kandahar Star (1881), Replica Kings South African Medal with Two Clasps, Replica 1914/1919 War and Victoria Medals, Replica (Trio) 1914/15 Star, 1914/19 War and Victory Medals. Replica 1939-1945 Star, Replica Atlantic Star, Replica Air Crew Europe Star, Replica Africa Star, Replica Pacific Star, Replica Italy Star, Replica France and Germany Star, Original Australian Defence Medal (no identification number). Original 1939-1945 War Medal (no identification number). Original 1914 Star with clasp - 5th Aug - 22nd November 1914. 1 set of 16 Australian Military Awards dating from 1881 through to 1945 placed on a display board titled Board Number two. There is an attached list identifying these awards. Each award has it's appropriate title placed underneath the awards.There are no inscriptions on these medals. Three of these medals are listed as "Original". R/H corner of the display board identifies - "" From the Bob English Collection".medals, awards, passchendaele barracks trust

Items issued to Capt T McCAW VX93 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.10.1939, he was discharged on 19.2.1947 with the rank of Capt in 2/2nd Field Regt. He is also listed with a Regt No 350309 so assumably he enlisted again going by the uniform on Cat No 1488.2. Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence medal, British war medal, Australian Service medal, Efficiency decoration.Service dress, post WWII. .1) Trousers, kahki, waist buckles and buttons intact. .2) Shirt, light kahki, long sleeved, cotton, buttons intact, made by “Rexbilt” .3) Tie, light kahki colour .4) Jacket, Dress, Service, kahki, gold coloured metal buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 2 x sets of “Captains rank badges, 3 to each shoulder, 2 x collar epaulette badges, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and Efficiency ribbon, 2 x “R” badges (Retired Officer) .5) Cap, peak, leather strap, RAA hat badge, kahki. .6) & .7) Socks, pair, kahki. .8) & .9) Shoes, pair black .10) Belt, kahki with brass buckle.Inside coat and pants sewn in. “M TX”. Inside hat, “Commonwealth Clothing Factories Melbourne” “S56 71/8uniforms-army, military equipment

WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals

Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted 30/5/41. Discharged 30/6/45. Cpl. No 1 Wireless & Gunnery School. Four individual WW2 Service Medals relating to one person. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 medals, raaf, edmond grey bates

Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 enlisted on 24.4.41 in the 2nd AIF aged 37 years. Posted to Pioneer Wing 23.6.1941, graded Cook Group 2 in 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. Embark for the Middle East 2.11.1941 disembarking 4.11.1941, relinquishes Group 2 Cook position, embark for Batavia 18.2.1942, reported Missing in Action Java then Missing POW 7.3.1942, recovered POW Siam 20.8.1945, embark from Singapore 29.9.45 disembarking Australia 17.10.1945, discharged from the Army 1.3.1946. With the entry of Japan into the war the 2/2nd Battalion embarked from the Middle East for Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history

George Llewellyn Thomas enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.41. He was taken a POW and imprisoned in Changi. He was attached to 13th Australian General Hospital. He was discharged from the AIF on 5.12.45. Refer 1073.2, 1074P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re G. L. Thomas. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific star. 3. War medal 1939-45 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX58918. G.L Thomas"medals, military, history

Norman Edward Maher enlisted in the AIF 11.6.43. At discharge from the AIF on 19.9.46 he was posted to the 2/11th Infantry Batt.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re N.E Maher. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. The Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939-45 .4 Australian Service Medal 1945 - 45"VX141214 N.E. Maher"medals, military, history

Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards

Keith Charles BUCKLEY initially enlisted in the CMF on 6.3.1939 age 27 years 4 months. He had an odd No 449179 in 6th Bn (RMR), this changed to V55220, made L/Cpl 1.8.1940, transfers to the 2nd AIF No VX112283 on 29.10.1942. At some point he obviously signs on at wars end and his No changes to 337514, discharged from the services on 1.11.1958 with the rank of Major in Signals Cipher. Refer also Cat No 1440.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re K C Buckley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX112283 K.C.Buckley"decorations, medals, numismatics- medals - military