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Ballarat Clarendon College
Albert Telfer White (1918) collection
Significant items relating to Albert Telfer White who entered Ballarat College April 1912 and left December 1918. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family n Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Collections of items including: Bayonet, Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, (29.A.159 engraved on handle) Trench shovel The ANZAC book 1916 (flyleaf inscribed: No 2012 / Pte A T White / H Quarters / 22nd Battalion / 6th Inf Brigade / France) Gallipoli medal with documentation First World War Mothers’ and Widows’ Badge Next of Kin Memorial Plaque (Death Penny) and accompanying letter from King George V Imperial War Graves Commission documentation and photograph Australia Graves Services In Memory card and photograph Documentation relating to Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Learmonth Memorial Wall, Ballarat and Learmonth Avenues of Honours Documentation from the Australian Army Records office Documentation relating to Military Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal (whereabouts unknown, November 2016) Portraiture of Albert Telfer White as a child, as a young adult (civilian dress), in full kit (A I E F formal), and at camp 1915 Portraiture of sisters Cis, Addie, Bessie, Evelyn (with personal inscriptions) Four postcards (one with letter from Albert ‘at sea’ to his mother - undated) Death notice (unreferenced newspaper clipping) Biographical and family relationship details Photocopy of The White Family 1906 showing (standing) Adeline, Leslie, Harold (father), Muriel (mother), William; (seated) Albert, John (Grandfather), Elizabeth, Allan, Elizabeth (Grandmother), Evelyn (baby) and Benjamin The ANZAC book 1916 (flyleaf inscribed: No 2012 / Pte A T White / H Quarters / 22nd Battalion / 6th Inf Brigade / France) Gallipoli medal: engraved on reverse: A T WHITE Embossed lettering on death penny: ALBERT TELFER WHITE Handwritten on reverse of portraits: Lovingly yours / Cis / 21/11/17; your / loving sister / Addie; your loving / sister / Evelyn; Yours lovingly / Bessie Handwritten on back of postcard of ship H M A T 'Anchisis' 14.3.16: Dear Mother, I am sending you a card / of the boat we are on. Our deck is right / on the back. I have marked it with an X. / We are not allowed to put the date on or / where we are. I am sitting on the deck now / holding the card in my hand so it is hard / to write. We are together yet haven't been / separated Bill, Matt and myself. Haven't / had anything to do. I will write a couple / of letters now. Albert Handwritten on back of postcard photograph of Albert at camp: 30th September 1915 / Dear Mother / There is a studio at the / camp so Matt and I got our Photos / taken yesterday morning, & got them/ this morning. I am sending / Ciss one of Matt.albert-telfer-white, ballarat college, world-war-one, avenue-of-honour -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Africa Star, abt 1945
The Africa Star was granted for operational service in North Africa from the date of the entry of Italy into the war on 10 June 1940, up to the date of the cessation of operations against the enemy in North Africa on 12 May 1943. The Africa Star may also be awarded for operational service as a member of the Australian Defence Force during the Syrian Campaign in the period from 8 June 1941 to 11 July 1941. This medal is awarded for a minimum of one days operational service in North Africa, west of the Suez Canal between 10 June 1940 and 12 May 1943 and in Syria between 8 June 1941 and 11 July 1941. Clasps Three clasps were issued for the Africa Star: 8 th Army 1 st Army North Africa 1942-43 Only one clasp is worn and when the ribbon is worn alone a ribbon emblem, ‘8', ‘1' or silver rosette as appropriate is worn to denote the award of a clasp. The Medal The Africa Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Africa Star'. Stars issued to Australian personnel have recipient names engraved on the plain reverse. The Ribbon The Africa Star ribbon colours represent the desert and the service of the Armies, Naval Forces, Merchant Navy and the Air Forces. Recipient is not engraved on reverse, so, either a replica or not issued to Australianmedal africa star -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photo with medals, Unknown
WWII historic significanceWhite frame with 2 x service meals and a small photo of VX3521 Albert Winfield BowdenVX3521 Albert Winfield BOWDEN. 2 x Australian Service Medals - 1939 - 1945. "Lion Inscription and Australian Coat of Arms". -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RED CROSS
Badges relate to Florence Edna Morrell, a Red Cross Nurse in WW1. Refer Cat 3056P. Also refer to Ron Morrell Cat 316, and Beryl Scrimshaw Cat 315.1. Badge of the Red Cross connected with copper chain link to Red and White braid. At top Red and gold pin with small white cross at top. Halfway down the braid is a second metal insignia of Red Cross Nursing. 2. Badge of the Red Cross in metal with name and number engraved on back. Gold copper chain link to Red and White striped material braid. At top decorative Red and gold pin with small white cross at top. 1. Headed "Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. Medal inscribed with the " British Red Cross Society". On back inscribed "15672 F.E. Morrell 1933" 2. Headed "Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing. Medal inscribed with the " British Red Cross Society". On back inscribed "10325 F.E. Morrell"bages, red cross nurse, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Army Survey Regiment –Defence Force Service Medal Presentations, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, 1982
This is a set of 18 photographs of the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1982. All medal recipients were from Lithographic trades.This is a set of 18 photographs of the presentation of the Defence Force Service Medal, at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo circa 1982. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, unidentified officer. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: LT Terry Lord, SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, unidentified officer, MAJ Jim Mitchell. Unidentified personnel in background. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, WO2 George Graham, MAJ Jim Mitchell, CPL Eddie Jacobs, CPL Doug Home, remaining personnel in background unidentified. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: SGT Greg Anderson, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, WO2 George Graham, MAJ Jim Mitchell, WO2 John McCracken, CPL Doug Home, remaining personnel in background unidentified. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen, WO2 George Graham, MAJ Jim Mitchell, WO2 John McCracken, CPL Doug Home, CPL Graham Johnston, unidentified, SGT Garran Hill, LT Dave Sankey, remaining personnel in background unidentified. .6) & .7) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO1 Noel ‘Nesty’ Coulthard, WO2 George Austen. Unidentified personnel in background. .8) & .9) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO2 George Austen. Unidentified personnel in background. .10) to .12) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO2 George Graham. Unidentified personnel in background. .13) - Photo, black & white, c1982. WO2 John McCracken. Unidentified personnel in background. .14) to .15) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, WO2 John McCracken. Unidentified personnel in background. .16) - Photo, black & white, c1982. SGT Garran Hill. Unidentified personnel in background. .17) to .18) - Photo, black & white, c1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka AO, SGT Garran Hill. MAJ Jim Mitchell, CPL Eddie Jacobs, CPL Doug Home in background.There are no personnel identified. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF CINDY REABY, 1985-1986
Black and white photo of Cindy Reaby. She is in a swim suit with a towel over her shoulder and a medal on a cord around her neck. She is holding another medal. Written on the front of the photo: 1985 Cindy Reaby 1985 10 yrs Back 1st Melb All Jnr 1986 Melb All Jnr 50m Fly 2nd. Written of the back of the photo: Melb All Junior.recreations, sports, swimming -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Letter - Lions Club Letter of Condolence, Lou L’Hardy, The International Association of Lions Clubs, 1978
Framed Lions Club Letter and medal - Framed letter on the Letterhead of the International Association of Lions Clubs dated May 18, 1978. The letter is from Joseph M. O’Loughlin, President, The International Association of Lions Clubs to Mr Herbert Joyce, Secretary Kew L.C., 4 Belmore Road Balwyn. The letter commemorates the service of Lion Lou L’Hardy. The gilded medal on a blue ribbon is attached to the certificate.Signed "Joseph M. O’Loughlin"lou l'hardy, kew lions club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Medal - Victorian Long Service Medal 1880- Presented to PTE F.KAADEN 1st BN
Awarded for long and efficient sevice in the colonial era Silver Medal mounted on a decorative arm. Ribbon is made up of two 9mm Violet Bars set astride a 14 mm off white bar. Ribbon is susbended by a silver hanging loop Obverse face has a St. George Cross with 5 stars inside of a belt surmounted by a crown. This is surrounded by the words Local forces Victoria. The Reverse of the medal has " For long and efficient service" embossed on itFranz Kaaden PTE 1st Battn Inf BDE5/6rvr, officers and sergeants, long service medal, victorian, colonial -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WWI Court Mounted
... Medals ...These medals commonly known as the World War 1 Trios comprising 1914 - 15 Star; British War Medal 1914 - 1920; Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 were issued to DVR M. Sandy 3320medals, wwi medal trios -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Peace Medallion 1919, !919
This medal was awarded to children of Australia up to age of i4. The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, a sculptor. . One million, six hundred and seventy medals were produced and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World War One. On the original medal the inscriptions included the words: "AUSTRALIA," "VICTORY", THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE " and " THE PEACE OF 1919"This medal is significant as a memento of the declaration of peace at the end of World War One. Circular white metal medallion .The obverse features a figure of peace with decorative surrounds and on the top two doves and text. The reverse has a crown with rising sun rays. Below is a laurel wreath, a sailor and a soldier and text. It has a small ring attached to the top,Obverse VICTORY, the rest is indecipherable on our item. Reverse AUSTRALIA, the rest is indecipherable on our item -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGES & CITATION, Post 1953
4/400062 Lt. Roy Victor Milton. Lieutenant Milton's name and details appear on the Nominal Roll of 3rd Bn RAR for the Battle of Kapyong, 23-24 April, 1951, for which the Presidential Unit Citation was awarded. .1) On dark blue cardboard backing. Top, rectangular shape, blue fabric with gold metal edging, "United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation" Centre. "Combat Infantry Badge", metal, oval wreath shape with bayonet. Bottom. Medal set, mounted, set of (2) re R.V.Milton. 1. Korea Medal. 2. United Nations Service Medal with clasp "Korea". Replica not engraved. .2) Document describing the award of "The United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation to the 3rd Bn Royal Australian Regiment, battle of Kapyong April 1951". On the left in red square the badge of the RAR. On the right the unit citation award. .1) "4/400062 R.V MIlton"numismatics, medals-military, documents-citations, passchendaele barracks trust -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Fyffe uniform & hat, 1945 circa
VX 42774 Captain Robert (Bob) Fyffe, a grazier from Tocumwal, NSW, served with the Tocumwal troop of the 20th Light Horse prior to WWII (1939-46). He enlisted at the outbreak of war and served with the 9th Division Cavalry Regiment in North Africa. During the attack on Trig 22 on 17 July 1942 Captain Fyffe commanding a composite squadron manoeuvred his tanks to knock out machine guns and anti-tank guns enabling 2/32 Battalion to capture the objective. Captain Fyffe was awarded the Military Cross for his leadership and courage in the action. This was 9th Division Cavalry's first tank action of the war.Fine example of a uniform worn by a well known grazier and citizen soldier of the Tocumwal district, southern NSW, in both peace and war.Khaki wool serge officer's tunic with leather Sam Browne belt and revolver holster, and slouch hat with emu plumes and 20th Light Horse hat badge against red backing. Tunic has 20th Light Horse colour patches. overseas service chevrons and ribbon bar for Military Cross, 39-45 Star, Africa Star, Defence medal, British War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45; metal Australia shoulder titles captain's rank stars and Rising Sun collar badges. Uniform worn by Captain Robert Fyffe MC, 20th Light Horse and 6th Division Cavalry Regiment AIF.. uniform, fyffe robert captain mc, 20th light horse, 9th division cavalry regiment, military cross -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Award - Certificate and Medal, Royal Humane Society of Australasia Bravery Award for Stewart Aicken
On the 20th November 1952 SEC linesmen Stewart Aicken, Donald Odames and Desmond Veraker were working on the corner of Gisborne Road and Masons Lane in Bacchus Marsh. Veraker was in the air in a harness working on power lines when he was electrocuted. Aicken and Odames were on the ground and attempted to rescue him and revive him. Sadly Vereker died from his injuries. Aicken and Odames were later given bravery awards by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia for their actions.Royal Humane Society of Australasia certificate presented to Stewart Aicken to recognise the bravery of his actions on the 20th November 1952 in attempting to rescue fellow linesman Desmond Vereker from electrocution. It was awarded to him to accompany a bronze medal also awarded to Aicken for this act of bravery. The certificate and bronze medal are housed in a frame. Underneath the bronze medal is a black and white photograph of Aicken receiving the award from the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks in 1953. Also in the photograph is an unidentified man and woman. The unidentified man is probably Donald Odames who was with Aicken on the 20th November 1952 and was also recognised for his bravery by the Royal Humane Society of Australasia.awards, accidents -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Medal - QUEEN VICTORIA JUBILEE 1887
... Medals ...This file contains 2 items relating to an 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal: 1/An 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal. The medal has an image of Queen Victoria and the words ‘Victoria’s Jubilee 1887’ on one side, and the Australian Coat of Arms with the words ‘Caulfield’s Celebration 21 June 1887’ on the other. The medal is accompanied by a card noting that it is owned by the Glen Eira Historical Society, with no other ownership details mentioned. 2/A print-out from the Museum Victoria website, containing the details of a similar medal owned by Museum Victoria. The print-out includes a photo of the obverse of the medal.festivals and celebrations, medals, caulfield, queen victoria jubilee 1887, queen victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBON BAR
Service ribbons mounted on a steel plate with two press clips on for uniform attachment. 1. Australian Active Service medal 1975 - 2. Possibly a WA state awardribbons, awards, service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - FRENCH MEDAL, C.1916
Medal, French - Croix De Guerre, 1916, features a cross representation, crossed swords, centre has embossed bust figure with text around, red and white ribbon.numismatics - medals, military, france -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Marine Corps Medallion
Circular Medal Gold-colored edge, red center surrounding Marine Corps insignia badge (obverse) Gold-colored with multi-colored "MCRD" insignia/badge (reverse) "Marine Corps Recruit Depot; Leadership and Teamwork; San Diego" (obverse) "Headquarters And Service Battalion; The Making of Marines" "We Support" above MCRD badge/shield (reverse) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Medal, Ringwood Football Club popular player award - 1922, 1922
Medal awarded by Ringwood Football Club (Victoria) fob 9ct gold engraved - see inscriptions. VF or better. +Additional Keywords: Corman, M / Ringwood Football ClubRINGWOOD FOOTBALL CLUB; Most Popular Player; M. Corman 1922 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Jacket - Battledress
Battledress Jacket Khaki with WO2 insignia, "Royal Australian Signals" Name Badgesand ribbon bar with Gen. service, Vietnam, National and Vietnam Campaign. Medals(Use with UU102a)uniform -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF HM KING GEORGE V CORONATION
Postcard -Black and white photograph of HM King George v . Coronation , 22.6.1911 dressed in military uniform and medals rear of card -Marlborough Art Series printed in Australia.postcard, photograph, portrait, postcard -black and white photograph of hm king george v . coronation , 22.6.1911 /-marlborough art series printed in australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Patch, Medal/Patch
Mounted display of NVA medal & unit patch of ARVN's 4th Battalion, 1st Infantry Regt. depicting yellow lions head on red & blue background with 4/1.nva medal, arvn, operation lam son 719 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Black and white photograph, 1 woman, photograph of a woman called Carolyn holding her medal encased in a frame. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Carolyn SLArecreations, sports, awards -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal
Bronze coloured Medal. Seven sided design with Cross and Circular Sphere in middle with Map and Leaf embossed. Red and Yellow Ribbon. Republic of South Vietnam. Cross of Gallantrymedal, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 1 RAR Unit Citation Commemoration
... Medals ...In a gold frame there is a copy of the Meritous Unit Commendation Awarded to 1 RAR by US Secretary of the Army on the 4th of July 1991. Document is surrounded by Cap Badges and Service Medals.Cap Badges1 rar, meritous unit commendation, framed document, medals, badges -
Clunes Museum
Badge, 1956
... MEDALS ...METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE.MEDAL OF LIGHT MATERIAL PROBABLY OF TIN - MALE FIGURE WITH RED TOP WHITE SHORTS RUNNING. BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL.OLYMPIC GAMES 1956local history, numismatic, commemorative, medals, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Medal for an ex-journalist, 2009
Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours.Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours. She is a Forest Hill resident (photo)Eugenia Moraitis, a presenter and executive producer of the Greek language program on SBS was awarded the medal of Australia (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honours. moraitis, eugenia, sbs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Presentation of a silver medal by Mr. Don Walker to Mr. Harry Alderton
Donated by Mrs N. Williams, daughter of Mr.Harry Alderton.Photo of Presentation of a silver medal by Mr. Don Walker to Mr. Harry Alderton for 50 years service to Australian Tesselated Tile Company. Mrs Alderton is also in the picture.walker, donald, alderton, harry, emily, australian tesselated tile co pty ltd -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Entrenching tool. And Service Papers, Circa 1908
WWI entrenching tool. 1908. Papers include enlistment papers record - research. Casualty papers. Copies of medal request papers. Discharge papers from hospitals etc. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Worsley 8LH
Shield shaped wooden plaque with British War Medal awarded to 3452 Trooper Frederick William Worsley 8th Light Horse Regiment and a paper label giving details.WWI BWM to 3452 Pte / Frederick William Worsley / 8th LH Regt AIF / (enl 14/9/17 RTA 26/1/19)wwi, worlsd war one, 8th, light horse, medal, bwm -
Wangaratta High School
Commemorative Medals, 1971
5 golden official commemorative medals of the city of York's 1900th anniversary in a red felt and plastic case. This item is a part of ex-teacher Ian Marryatt's travel collection