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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Returned Servicemen's League, 1965 50th Anniversary - Victorian Branch
... Corps, 2nd AIF. Served in the middle East and South West Pacific.... Served in the middle East and South West Pacific. A member ...Booklet produced for Victorian RSL as a yearly booklet for 1965 containing information on Pensions, Welfare, Membership, Procedures, Ceremonies, etc. The booklet belonged to J.P. McKelvey VX27173 Born 1904, Died 1970. Member of 1st Australian Signal Corps, 2nd AIF. Served in the middle East and South West Pacific. A member of the Lara RSL from 1964 till 1970.A booklet produced each year by the RSL Victoria for its members.Green covered booklet1965 logo of the RSL on front with words, "Serving Still" underneath. Then below '1965 50th Anniversary' and below that 'Victorian Branch'rsl, booklet, rsl victorian branch, 50th anniversary, returned serviceman's league, 1965, j.p. mckelvey, vx27173, lara rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - BOOK & CERTIFICATE, 1945
... in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from... in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from ...Items relate to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282. Enlisted 11.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF age 22 years 10 months. Served in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from 23.6.1945 to 19.11.1945. On discharge from the Army 30.11.1945 he was a Sergeant in No 1 Ordnance Field Park AASC. Refer Reg No's 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.2. .1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83, brown, card covered. .2) Certificate of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF. Details name, rank, unit, service home & abroad, enlistment & discharge dates. Paper sheet with black printed ink..1) Handwritten in ink at top: Left: Army No: VX31282 Centre: Rank: Sgt Right: Name: DAY H M .2) Information typed at top centre: VX31282 Sergeant Howard Maxwell DAY 11 Jun 1940 - 30 Nov 1945documents - certificates, books - military -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of William John Stephenson
... 1942, covering Stephenson's Middle East service and his... departure date until September 1 1942, covering Stephenson's Middle ...Stephenson departed Melbourne on 3 September 1941 onboard the Queen Mary. Diary runs from departure date until September 1 1942, covering Stephenson's Middle East service and his wounding in action at Alamein. One year later, Stephenson was wounded in action at Buiem River in New Guinea, and a few days later died from the wounds received.WW 2 diary of William Stephenson (VX 51713 2/23 Battalion).william john stephenson, ww11, 2/23 battalion, diaries -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photographs, Japanese Surrender - Morotai 9 September 1945
... . Enlisted 6/3/1941 and was deployed to the Middle East in 1941.../1941 and was deployed to the Middle East in 1941 and Morotai ...Rowland James HUGHES VX 51510 born 2/1/1911 at Wangaratta. Enlisted 6/3/1941 and was deployed to the Middle East in 1941 and Morotai in May 1945 during the second world war. He served in the Signal Corp and 1st Australia Tech Maintenance Section. The images depict the formal signing of the surrender of the Japanese Forces at Morotai on September 9 1945.The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close. There were a number of surrender ceremonies including Morotai on September 9 1945,Black plastic frame containing 7 photographs on cream coloured paper document on black mount.Donated by Jean Hughes of Wangaratta on behalf of her husband ROWLAND J HUGHES VX51510morotai, ww2, japanese surrender -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Photo Album, R. Crockford vx42349
... before leaving for the Middle East. ... and Puckapunyal before leaving for the Middle East. Crochford R. Crockford ...This album was prepared from photos take and collected by R Crockford of Benalla Victoria. Spr.R. Crockford VX48349 Joined the 2/8 Fld. Co. Engineers 19 Brigade 6 Div. later transfering to 17 Brigade after leaving Syria in August 1940 and served until November 1945. He trained at Hamilton and Puckapunyal before leaving for the Middle East. Brown Cardboard Photo Albumcrochford, r. crockford, benalla, 2/8 fld. co. engineers 19 brigade 6 div, syria, weewak, palastine, milne bay, wau, salamoa, madang, benalla fire brigade, wwii palestine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.1939-45
... 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941... 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 ...Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1945
... 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl... 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl ...Frederick Lloyd CARLETON enlisted on 24.10.1939 No VX1555 age 33 Years. He was posted to 2/6th Div Signals but was discharged Medically unfit on 20.1.1940. He then re enlisted on 1.7.1940 No VX33476, posted to 2/23rd Bn 20.8.1940, promoted L/Cpl 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl 18.12.1940, Sgt 14.12.1941, embarked for Australia 31.4.1943 and disembarked Melb 25.2.1943. In the Middle East he was one of 10 to receive a Commander in Chiefs Commendation during Sept 1941. Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. Hospitalised in Seymour Vic with Furuncles. Embarked for Milne Bay from Cairns and disembarked 4.8.1943, embarked 31.1.1944 (unclear) and disembarked 7.2.1944 (unclear), hospital with Malaria 2.6.1944. On discharge being medically unfit 12.9.44 he held the rank of Sergeant. Service abroad was 1023 days.Medal set, court mounted, group of (7) re F.L.Carleton. 1. 1939-45 star, brass colour. 2. Africa star, brass colour with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific star, brass colour. 4. Defence medal, round silver colour. 5.War medal 1939-45, round silver colour. 6. Australian service medal, round silver colour. 7. Tobruk commemorative medal "T" shaped."VX33476 F.L.Carleton"numismatics, medals, metalcraft, military -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Gibson, Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson, 2017_12
... Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German... Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German ...Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.9 p. typescript with photographsworld war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - GRENADE, ITALIAN, 1939-43
... of Tobruk and Middle East Campaigns. He was discharged from the 2nd... of Tobruk and Middle East Campaigns. He was discharged from the 2nd ...Italian grenade, one of a number slightly different, mostly aluminium and all called Mod 35. Outside components missing. Nicknamed Red Devils by the Allies. This one was souvenired by William Humphrey Robert Jeffers No VX52782, enlisted 5.4.1941. Served in the 2/24th Batt 9th Div and served in the Siege of Tobruk and Middle East Campaigns. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 19.10.1945.Main section two piece aluminium case/container; rectangular slot on sides of top half. Small knob, 7mm in diam. mounted on side of top section.Red case, empty.ordnance, weapons, red devil -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, The Mail, Article from the Mail reporting the death of well known resident Mervyn Chivers 7 August 1989, Aug-89
... .Mervyn joined the air force in WW2 and served in the Middle East... and served in the Middle East and England. He was a well known ...Mervyn Chivers dies. Article in 'The Mail' 23-Aug-1989 .Mervyn joined the air force in WW2 and served in the Middle East and England. He was a well known resident with interests in the Box Hill Operatic Society and sang in many choirs. He was also involved with the Masonic Lodge and was Secretary of the Ringwood RSL. As a member of the Historical Society wrote histories of both the Ringwood RSL and HeathmontPhotocopy of article from the Mail 23-Aug-1989 noting Mervyn Chivers death and his community involvement. +Additional Keywords: Chivers, Mervyn -
Islamic Museum of Australia
Surfboards with digital decals, Inshallah Series 2008, 2008
... Phillip George was inspired by his trip to the Middle East... design. Phillip George was inspired by his trip to the Middle ...Phillip George was inspired by his trip to the Middle East and the Cronulla riots in 2005 when Lebanese Australians where targeted on a beach in Sydney. The full series consists of 30 surfboards which are all adorned with intricate Islamic vegetal and geometric designs. The range was called Inshallah, or God willing and was made by George in the hope of bridging the cultural divides between Australian Muslims and other Australians.Fibreglass and carbon fire surfboards with digital decals x 3. The Inshallah surfboard series employ designs from famous mosques, showcasing the vegetal and geometric patterns of traditional Islamic design.phillip george, islamic design, australian culture, australian art, surfboard -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Books - Army issue, Private Alfred William VONARX VX29295
... which was deployed to the Middle East and later New Guinea.... and assigned to the 2/7th Battalion which was deployed to the Middle ...Collection of assorted Army standard issued books and personal papers including hand sketch of camp 'Kilo 89' in Palestine belonging to Private Alfred VONARX VX29295 who was born on 5/1/1901 at Docker Plains near Wangaratta. He enlisted on the 4/7/1940 at Seymour and assigned to the 2/7th Battalion which was deployed to the Middle East and later New Guinea.Soldiers Pay Book X 2, Bible & Meal Card, The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book, Clothing ration book and note book camp kilo 89, private alfred vonarx, vx29295, ww2, palestine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH, Whitney Bros Electric Studio, C.1940
... in siege of Tobruk, Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo, discharged..., Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo, discharged on 7.12.1945. He ...The photo is Douglas Niven Dean VX32652 2nd AIF, enlisted 15/7/1940, age 23 years, posted 7th Div A.A.S.Corp, served in siege of Tobruk, Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo, discharged on 7.12.1945. He was a member of the Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association, served as secretary 1978 - 87 incl, Jnr V Pres 1992 - 95 and was a life Member of the Association.Postcard photo, portrait, B & W, shows a soldier in uniform, slouch hat, Rising sun collar badges, diamond shape colour patch showing on left arm, rear re post card has space for stamp, address and correspondence, faint makers stamp.On rear in blue ink, “Doug Dean”tobruk, 7th div, aasc, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
... in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle East with 2/2nd... NSW enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle ...James Woods No NX29622, born Wee Waa NSW enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 10.6.40. Serving in the Middle East with 2/2nd Machine Gun Batt he was awarded the Military Medal for " Conspicious and outstanding control of fire during the period 10 July - 2 August in the Tel El Eisa area". WIA with GSW's to chest and back he was discharged medically unfit on 4.6.43 with the rank of Cpl.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (6) re H.J.Woods 1. Military Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 3. Africa Star, not engraved but original. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal."NX29622 Cpl H.J.Woods. AIF"medals, military, bravery, history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - Metal Plaque (man’s head)
... 20th century, perhaps in the Middle East or in north Africa... in the Middle East or in north Africa. It could also be a non-British ...This metal plaque was dug up in a Warrnambool garden in the early 1980s. It appears to be an item that would have been attached to a wall or building and is possibly a representation of a British military figure involved in military campaigns or colonial administration in a British Empire outpost in the 19th century or early 20th century, perhaps in the Middle East or in north Africa. It could also be a non-British military figure from the same areas. This item is of minor interest as an object found in Warrnambool but with no known details of what it represents. . It is retained pending further research. This is a metal plaque showing the head and shoulders of a man wearing a fez and a military uniform. The back is slightly hollowed out.warrnambool, metal plaque, military plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - RIFLE BUCKET - HORSE, unknown
... , enlisted 18.6.1940 age 40 years, embarked for the Middle East..., enlisted 18.6.1940 age 40 years, embarked for the Middle East ...Items in a collection relating to Edward Judd VX27958, enlisted 18.6.1940 age 40 years, embarked for the Middle East on 1.9.1941 and allotted to 2/7th Field Coy Engineers, disembarked Australia 27.2.1943, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 8.11.1945. His record shows he was classed has having 545 days overseas service, awarded the Africa Star but was classed as not eligible for the 1939 - 45 Star.This is basically a leather funnel tube. The large end has a curved circumference, with one side reinforced. It has a sewn leather hem. Half way down the "tube" is a leather band and strap assembly with two smaller straps riveted to the main tube. At the end of the strap assembly -is a rectangular hole and a small round hole. At the small end of the tube is an opening. It also has a sewn leather hem. The leather colour is dark tan. It is a rifle protector.rifle, bucket -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - CARD & PHOTOGRAPHS, AUST LIGHT HORSE WW1, The Australian Memorial Card Co
... Middle East... scenes of light horse activity. Beaches - Middle East buildings... scenes of light horse activity. Beaches - Middle East buildings ...In WW1 the Australian Light Horse served from the Suez Canal right around through Palestine - Syria.1. Memorial Card. Black cardboard with gold printing. It is a religious article with images and prayers. In the top centre is an oval shaped hole with a B & W portrait of an Aust soldier. Slouch hat with side up. 2. Set of 31 B & W photos depicting scenes of light horse activity. Beaches - Middle East buildings - locals - repairing train lines - daily life - campsites - ships off shore etc.Thomas McGinty, Beloved son of Catherine Power. "Who gave his life for the Empire. At Gallipoli, Turkey, August 13 - 1915. Aged 33 years.ww1, middle east, light horse -
Mont De Lancey
Book, J D Publishing, The Shire of Lilydale and its Military Heritage: Volume Three, 2001
... : The war in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian...: The war in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian ...This collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.A large yellow paperback book titled: The Shire of Lilydale and its Military heritage - Volume Three - The Second World War: The war in Europe & the Middle East. It has English and Australian crossed flags underneath the title at the top, with a black and white photograph of a soldier embracing his mother. Inside are black and white photographs of significant people, advertisements, militia facts and stories as well as a bibliography and index at the back. Pp. 339.non-fictionThis collection of Lilydale's military heritage covers The Second World War: The war in Europe and the Middle East. It has sections on - Between the wars: The Spanish Civil War (1936 - 1939, Local Militia Forces (1918 - 1939), The Coming of the War. It details The Homefront, Patriotic Welfare, Our Service Personnel, V.E. Day, and Locals in Australian Military History.second world war, lilydale history, lilydale military history, military heritage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANA COLLECTION: CHRISTMAS CARD SENT DEC 1941 FROM 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISIONAL CAVALRY REGIMENT A.I.F
... Christmas card sent from the Middle East, Dec 1941 from... from the Middle East, Dec 1941 from Trooper J.A. Martindale ...Christmas card sent from the Middle East, Dec 1941 from Trooper J.A. Martindale, 9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment A.I.F.; to "Fellow Members of the A.N.A. wishing you all A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year" Two shhets of beige card a Christmas card front, with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge b central message, hand written from Trooper J.A. Martindale9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment A.I.F. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... Image mostly likely taken in the Middle East depicting... likely taken in the Middle East depicting group of eight soldiers ...Image mostly likely taken in the Middle East depicting group of eight soldiers eating and drinking at rear of stationary land rover. Soldiers' surnames are listed on rear with exception of one, entitled "self" and possibly Albert Robert WILLS VX5275, who sent image to parent/s. Soldiers possibly served with the 2/5 Infantry Battation which was raised in Victoria in 1939 and were deployed to North Africa and New Guinea.Black and white photograph of soldiers eating and drink at rear of stationary land rover.Handwritten on back - Taken whilst on the tour. Here we were 5-6000ft above sea level. Sgts Johnston, Ridge, ? Ptes ?Evans, Miller, Self, Murnane, ?Clem, Humphries Love Son xxxww2, 2/5 aust. infantry battalion, north africa, albert robert wills, sgt johnston, sgt ridge, private evans, private miller, private murnane, private clem, private humphries -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Shell case, 18 Pounder Mk II*, Ernest Sinclair, 1917
... completing training, the battalion sailed for the Middle East aboard... completing training, the battalion sailed for the Middle East aboard ...This 1917 dated 18pr shell case has a plaque in memory of Ernest 'Cappy' Sinclair. WW1 18pr guns were all that was available in the early days of WW2 and were used until the arrival of modern 25pr guns. Ernest served in the 2/2 Pioneer Battalion which was raised in Puckapunyal in Victoria in May 1940. After completing training, the battalion sailed for the Middle East aboard the Queen Mary in April 1941. Brass shell casing with in-memorium plaque attached.Plaque affixed to item: "PRESENTED TO / MONTMORENCEY RSL SUB BRANCH / In Memory Of Our Father / EARN "CAPPY" SINCLAIR / VX74235 - 2/2 PIONEER BN / THE SINCLAIR FAMILY" Engravings from original shell on bottom (see image)shell, 2/2 pioneer battalion, ernest sinclair, ww2, second world war, vx74235 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS, Post WW11
... . Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH.... Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH ...Gladys Elva Mole No VFX17199 enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service on 9.5.1940 age 26 years 5 months. Embarked for the Middle East on 13.9.1940 as part of 4th AGH. During the Middle East time Gladys served with 2/4th AGH in the Siege of Tobruk. Embarked for Ceylon 12.3.1942, 2/4th continued duties there until finally disembarking in Australia 3 MD 4.8.1942, detached for duty QLD 26.9.1943. Embarked for Morotai 21.5.1945, embark for Singapore from Labuan 7.9.1945, embark from Singapore 2.11.1945, disembark 3 MD 20.11.1945. Appointment terminated 27.2.1946 at 106 AGH Bonegilla. Gladys was classed S/Nurse on enlistment, Sister GP1 on 1.12.1941, Lieutenant 23.3.1943 and Captain 16.8.1943. She served in 6 different hospitals. Active Service outside Aust 875 days, Active service in Australia 1091 days, total 1960 days out of a total service of 2043 Days. .2) &.3) Ribbons make a full set as in .1) & .4) Refer 1899, 1900.2..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re G.E.Mole. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Africa Star. 3. The Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E Mole 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. .3) Service Ribbons, set of (3) re G.E.Mole. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-45 3. Australian Service Medal. .4) Medals, court mounted, set of (6) miniatures re G.E.Mole. The set is as per .1). .1) "VFX17199"medals, ribbons, military -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Map, Australian Army Operations 1940-45
... is a coloured map of the Middle East 1940-1942, New Guinea Theatre 1942... map of the Middle East 1940-1942, New Guinea Theatre 1942-1944 ...Large fold out map and chronology of Australian Army Operations between 1940-1945 that belonged to Private Joan Spencer VFX12932 (VF507134) born 12/11/1924 at Albury. The family moved to Wangaratta and Joan was educated at Wangaratta High School before joining the Australian Army Medical Women's Service at 115 (Heidelberg) Military Hospital. She served with the 130 Australia General Hospital and was deployed overseas to Japan on 17/6/1947 and returned on 26/1/1949Large cream coloured cardboard folded in three, inside is a coloured map of the Middle East 1940-1942, New Guinea Theatre 1942-1944, Pacific Islands 1944-1945 and Malay and Islands 1942-1945. Front cover has Unit patches from top left to bottom right corner , at top right corner is the rising sun badge and bottom left corner 1940-45 Back cover is a listed Chronology.Hand written at top - VFX Pte Joan Spencer AAMWS 115 (H) M.H.australian army operations, private joan spencer, aamws, 130 agh -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SKETCH, MEN of TOBRUK, C.1941
... for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time... 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige ..."Terry Toone" is actually Frederick John Toone NX55874 J Section Workshops, 9th Div Supply Column. Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Sketch on card, B & W drawing of a soldier on left, heading is "Men of Tobruk" followed by a central scroll with a poem hand written in pencil, behind main cartoon shows a town "Tobruk" with aeroplanes, at bottom shows a town with civilians. On rear in black pen are details re copyright and who item returned to, either direct to him (T Toone) or his wife in East St Kilda Melbourne.On front at bottom in pencil, "Terry Toone Tobruk 15.9.41", On rear signed in black pen, "F.J. (terry) Toone 15.9.41"sovenir, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, Allan S Walker, Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. Series 5 Medical, 1) & .2) 1956; .3) 1957; .4) 1961
... ) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle...) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle ...Medium red buckram covers with dark maroon plastic covered dust jackets. .2) Dust jacket is lighter shade of puce. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with photos & maps. .1) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle East and Far East, 701 pages .3) Vol III The Island Campaigns, 426 pages .4) Vol IV Medical Services of the RAN and RAAF, 574 pages.3) Fly leaf stamped in ink, oval shape: Returned Services League Memorial Hall Bendigobooks - history, military, medical -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Troopship, Ceramic (A40), outer west Railway Pier, WWI
... for a final destination the Middle East... destination the Middle East Piers and Wharves - Railway Pier Piers ...COPYRIGHT PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE B&W photo (copy) showing the vessel the Ceramic (A40) - built 1913/18, 481 Tons gross, is at the outer West of Railway Pier/Station Pier. The troops were part of the second contingent waiting to embark for a departure at 14.30 that day (22nd dec 1914) for Albany in Western Australia where she was joined by other ships from all Aust and N.Z. major ports for a final destination the Middle Eastpiers and wharves - railway pier, piers and wharves - station pier, transport - shipping, war - world war i, ceramic -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, B&W, Velox, WWII era
... middle east...Photograph of Tom Thomas on leave in the Middle East during... on leave in the Middle East during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas ...Photograph of Tom Thomas on leave in the Middle East during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Black and white photograph of group of soldiers wearing uniform and slouch hats standing in front of a brick building. Back: "Velox" (printed); "Center 2nd row / Tom Thomas" (handwritten)wwii, middle east, soldier's leave -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Field Sketch, Camp Kilo 89 Area
... in the Middle East during WW2. Written on back of sketch is - Pte B G... in the Middle East during WW2. Written on back of sketch is - Pte B G ...Hand sketch of 'Kilo 89' Camp in Palestine located in collection of assorted Army issued books and personal papers belonging to Private Alfred William VONARX VX29295 who was born 5/7/1901 at Docker Plains near Wangaratta. He enlisted on the 4/7/1940 at Seymour and served with the 2/7th Battalion in the Middle East during WW2. Written on back of sketch is - Pte B G HOY - Brian Goodwin HOY VX44031 born 20/4/1915 at Alphington.Detailed field sketch to scale of Camp Kilo 89 Area, Gaza Ridge in PalestineDetailed sketch to scale on cream coloured parchmentCamp Kilo 89 Area - Field Sketch Handwritten on rear - Pte B G HOYcamp kilo 89, palestine, ww2, alfred william vonarx, brian goodwin hoy, 2/7 infantry battalion -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph - Framed Photograph, WW1 1st Australian Light Car Patrol, c 1918
... Australian Light Car Patrol Carried out operations in the Middle... operations in the Middle East and Palestine. The original motorised ...Refer inscriptionsFramed B&W photo of two Model T Ford vehicles, with crews, of 1st Australian Light Car Patrol. Each vehicle is fitted with a Lewis Machine GunAustralian War Memorial watermark. Caption: WW1 1st Australian Light Car Patrol Carried out operations in the Middle East and Palestine. The original motorised recce squadron that operated far behind enemy lines in advance of the Light Horse. The unit made daring attacks on the enemy many times its own size.ww1 1st australian light car patrol c1918, model t ford vehicles with crew -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH, 1939-42
... with Fractured Tibula, rejoin unit 29.4.1941, embark for the Middle East... 29.4.1941, embark for the Middle East 28.6.1941, disembark 25.7.1941 ...Leonard Jordan TRIPP No VX25096 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.6.1940. Posted to 2/21st Bn on 15.7.1940, hospital 23.1.1941 with Fractured Tibula, rejoin unit 29.4.1941, embark for the Middle East 28.6.1941, disembark 25.7.1941, posted to 2/24th Bn 23.8.1941, DOW’s 24.10.1942. His records offer nothing else re wounding or death. He is buried at El Alamein Box Cemetery grave No 8, plot 4, row A, map reference 1/50000- 88602946. Refer also Cat No 2336.8PPhotograph of Len Tripp VX25096 2/24 Battalion A.I.F. in uniform. Slouch hat. Frame is simple wooden design with gold rim.photography-photographs, portraits, military history