Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday July20, 2004. Servicemen: when this photo was taken is unknown. We know they were members of the RSL and included W.(Bill) Flett (back row second from left and 'Brownie' Scott (third from left).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

US Navy US Marine Corps "Cutlery used by US Servicemen at Victoria Park, Ballarat during WWII. Given to the Harvey family of Ascot Street. They were in daily use until 1980. 35 years and hardly any wear showing the quality of US equipment."equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of seven servicemen, 4 in AIF uniform, 1 in 8/13 VMR uniform,1 in RAN uniform and 1 in RAAF uniform. Part of a collection of photographs collected during the life of the regiment and passed to the Heritage Collection when it was formalised in the early 1980s." A. Veitch, K. Kothoff ( RAN ), Maurie Davis, Ian McKay, John Neale, John Larkin. Bill Purcell. "albury, anzac day, 8/13 vmr

Vouchers were issued to Servicemen to be used at the Servicemen's Club at Clark Field, Japan during BCOF. Item in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY", RAAF, Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Both staples 1. Empty voucher booklet. Yellow cover with pink stubbs with heading of Clark Field enlisted Mens Club. Marked 1,500 pence & No. 14195. Had room for name and Manager. 2. Empty voucher booklet. Red cover with pink stubbs. Heading Clark Field Enlisted Mens Club. Clark Field, P.I. Listed for 2 pence & No. 2792A. Option also for name.Stamped “July 30 1948”bcof, japan, richard william mcgilvery

Presumably used by naval servicemen on bridge lookout.1. Tan leather case with indented arrows, leather strap. 2. Black metal binoculars with thin leather and cord straps. Orange painted arrows on the top.On base of the leather case- “No 774960..Star Shell Port Side for Bridge”binoculars, leather, cases

Invaluable contribution to saving thousands of Servicemen's lives.During the Vietnam War the Bell UH 1Iroquois helicopter - nicknamed ( Hueys ) were responsible for the safe evacuation of military and civilian personel . It was the first turbine powered helicopter in service with the United States military . Wounded servicemen were ferried to field hospitals and vital cargo to where it was most needed plus being used for ground attack missions. .Wooden model of helicopter.

A black and white photograph of a Vietnamese 'street wise boy' has his early morning wash in a fountain in central Saigon. These children were cheeky, fearless, peddled drugs and were very adept at lifting wallets out of pockets and particularly Seiko watches of unsuspecting servicemen arms.photograph, vietnamese children, gibbons collection catalogue, saigon

A black and white photograph of US servicemen along with their belongings are transported to Ton Son Nhut International Airport Saigon from their Mekong Delta Base by an RAAF No 35 Sqn Caribou 005 005 Mission 'Mekong Milk Run' for return to the USA following completion of their tour of dutyphotograph, 35 sqn raaf, caribou, mekong delta, ton son nhut airport, mekong milk run, gibbons collection catalogue

Medals presented to servicemen who gave service to country.Three miniature medals on bar. Medals are - Pacific Star - 1939 1945 Service Medal - 1939 1945 Victory Medal.K G Luke on back of Star.

Issued to Australian servicemen during World War 2.Creature comforts for men at warRound metal tin used for tobaccoWD & HO WILLS (AUSTRALIA) LTD SYDNEY, TRADE MARK and an 8 pointed star on lid. CAPSTAN NAVY CUT TOBACCO E FINE on base.tobacco, smoking, world war 2, ww2, second world war

Buff coloured book containing typed Rules and By Laws of The Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. The Bendigo Sub Branch Rules and Bye Laws. Stapled to the inside front cover is a small booklet titled Rules of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club Bendigo dated 1958.clubs, social, book of constitutions, r.s.l. bendigo collection - constitution bendigo r.s.s.a.i.l.a.

Recognition of service by Bendigo Citizens of World War II servicemen on return homeBifold souvenir program on stiff card for the welcome home of servicemen by the citizens of Bendigo. Program includes addresses by Mayor, a tableau by 300 school children, ball and sports program. "Bendigo Citizens gratefully acknowledge your service and warmly welcome you home". Saturday July 20th 1949. world war ii, welcome back

Home made emblem of 3rd Division created by RAASC Servicemen.Metal black sign with sticker of 3rd Division attached. Sticker is red background with gold crossed swords. No. 3 in Roman numerals at bottom. Rising Sun emblem in gold at top.Crossed swords, No 3 in Roman numerals and Rising Sun emblem.passchendaele barracks trust collection, sign, raasc, 3rd div

March to Ranau, Australian Servicemen at Sandakan, Borneo 1943 - 1945.Soft cardboard cover, black print front & back. Green background, front cover illustration is a line drawing of men in jungle scene by Iain Glanville. Back cover illustration certificate.Handwritten in blue ink on title page: “W E Thomason Nov 1989”booklet, pow, ranua, sandakan

WWII HISTORICAL BOOKLET. ISSUED TO SERVICEMEN BY COMMAND OF THE MILITARY BOARD.Handbook of Pidgin English. Dated 31st August 1941. Belonging to Andrew Bishop VX37033. A short vocabulary of Aboriginal Pidgin English.

This piece was given to servicemen to commemorate service, in each unit that they served. A bronze mounted on a wooden plaque, with the insignia of the Royal Airforce Squadron 14, and Arabic Script that translates to 'I spread my wings and keep my promise.'On the back of the plaque in black pen is marked 'On permanent loan from: 543369 Norman Storey, RAF, 14 Bomber Squadron M.E 1940 - 1943'. Marked on a white label on the back is also the translation of the script 'I spread my wings and keep my promise. (Arabic Script).' ww2, royal aiforce, 14, english royal airforce

Historical record of opportunity for National Servicemen to enter Officer Training. Significant in respect of training opportunities for National Servicemen to escalate their rank whilst performing their National Service..Paper booklet, one sheet, double sided of yellow paper with black text throughout.AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES sits below the Rising Sun logo; headline text is NATIONAL SERVICEMENT, OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AS OFFICERSdiamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vietnam war, national service, officer training

The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his fund raising and work with the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details on his Committee history and WW1 service.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black.Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary”brsl, smirsl, certificate

Item in collection of "William John SULLIVAN" VX 57829. Refer Cat. No. 9523P for his service details.Card - cardboard, off white colour. Black colour ink print on front, illustrated black and white photograph of H.M.A.T. "Duntroon". Card presented to POW servicemen on board HMAT Duntroon on return to Australia. Dated "FRIDAY, 5TH OCTOBER, 1945". handwritten - black ink pen - owner information.Handwritten black ink on front of card "W.J. Sullivan".souvenir, card, hmat duntroon, ww2, william john sullivan

Compilation of articles, short stories and poems of events and experiences of servicemen and women. Compilation of articles, short stories and poems of events and experiences of Australian servicemen and women in World War 2.Hardcover cardboard, green in colour. Light green text - As You Were on the front cover and '1950' on the bottom of the front cover. Rectangular relief on front cover showing 2 aircraft, sea waves and a figure. The front and back inside covers are illustrated as a chessboard with military figures, including women - nurses and army, horses and military weaponry. There are two copies held by the Lara RSL Sub Branch To the memory of the fallen ' They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious - not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed...' 1950, wadi aua, sgt rossiter, repatriation hospital, the bomb droppers, phantom raiders

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Discoloured small booklet written in English and Vietnamese. Black writing with diagrams. Front cover top left has an image of a shield with a sword in the centre. At the bottom right is a star wings on Anchor, US military issue. Booklet describes signs used to indicate mines in areas.mine clearing, us military command, fielding marcus

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Thick booklet, yellowed cardboard cover. 184 pages. Front cover with Vietnamese writing & shield with sword. Star on the wings over the anchor. Book showing weapons & equipment used by the enemy in Vietnam.north vietnam army, weapons, australian army, vietnam

Standard issue item used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A discoloured booklet written in Vietnamese and English describing the mines & booby traps used by the Viet Cong. Front cover yellowed cardboard with shield with sword. Star on wings over anchor.booby traps, mines, viet cong, australian army

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.M1 Steel helmet. Khaki green metal outer steel shell with leather chinstrap and a green board helmet inner/ liner with headband.On inner: Buttfell 6101324 On outer: Fullerton 219911vietnam, uniform, helmet, m1

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.Blue woollen side hat worn by airman on airfield and on barrack also worn with ceremonial dress. Vic 1977/8405 66 090 0104/A222463 (SVC No ) Falvey/ Size 56raaf, airman, ceremonial dress, hat