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Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Greeting Postcard, 1917
... The Great War 1914-1918...WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Sent to Chiltern resident Mrs. Wm Fuge...-country WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Sent to Chiltern resident Mrs. Wm Fuge ...WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Sent to Chiltern resident Mrs. Wm Fuge Cornishtown via Chiltern. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured WW1 Greeting Postcard "To My Dear Sister". Item has an internal card within an attached lace envelope. The card contained within has a number of commonwealth flags around the edges as a border and the card has the wording "Happy Birthday Greetings". Internal lace overlay is made of silk and has embroidery around the edges with small red roses and green stems and a larger embroided pansy flower in the middle of purple and yellow colours, with two small bordering elderflowers of light blue colouring. France October 14th 1917 Card reads as follows: Dear Ethel, your letter to hand 12th August and pleased to hear you are all well. Wishing you and all the compliments of the season I remain your loving brother Bert. Address annotated on the card : Mrs Wm Fuge Cornishtown Via Chiltern Victoria Australia. The wording on the bottom part of the silk envelope is in red embroidery and annotates the following " To my dear sister". ww1, the great war 1914-1918 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board, Wangaratta and District Victory Roll
... of Nurses and AIF personnel who served during 1914-1918 ... Imperial Forces 1914-1918... of Nurses and AIF personnel who served during 1914-1918 Thousands ...Wangaratta and District Victory Roll - lists 528 names of Nurses and AIF personnel who served during 1914-1918 Thousands of honour boards were made to commemorate soldiers who served in the First World War. The number of honour boards crafted reflects the immense loss felt in communities and families and the importance for them of remembering those who served and died. This is the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll, including the names of nurses and AIF personnel from the region. Two large Italian marble tablets inscribed with gold emblems and black lettering list the names of nurses and servicemen of Wangaratta and district who served in World War One. Wangaratta and District Victory Roll Nurses Australian Imperial Forces 1914-1918ww1, wangaratta and district, nurses, victory roll -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops (Light Horse), pre WW1 Circa 1899 o 1918
... leather leggings ww1 1914-1918...Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914... in WW1 1914-1918. ww1 lighthorse leggings uniform leggings ...Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914-1918). Issued to soldiers in Light Horse Units. Associated with WW1 Light Horse Units. Leggings worn by soldiers on horseback in WW1 1914-1918. A pair (2 off) WW1 Leather Leggings for Mounted AIF soldiers. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Sizings : 115mm x 50mmNilww1 lighthorse leggings, uniform leggings for ww1 mounted soldiers, leather leggings ww1 1914-1918 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1
... of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver...1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".... Alexander 1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918 ...Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board - Honour Board -Wangaratta and District Victory Roll
... War 1914-1918 ... Imperial Forces 1914-1918... War 1914-1918 A permanent memorial to honour those who ...Wangaratta and District Victory Roll - listing names of local men and women who volunteered to serve during the Great War 1914-1918 A permanent memorial to honour those who volunteered to serve and die for their country during the Great War.Marble Victory Roll irregular shape, with carved side columns outlined in gold paint. Six columns of names in black.Wangaratta and District Victory Roll Nurses Australian Imperial Forces 1914-1918wangaratta and district victory roll, ww1, world war one, 1914-1919, nurses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greensborough District Honour Roll, 1914-1918
... A coloured photograph of a Great War 1914 - 1918 Honour...1914-1918... military service Nil A coloured photograph of a Great War 1914 ...This photograph of the Greensborough and District Honour Roll was taken on a visit to Greensborough RSL in 2012. [Caption by Bruce McDowell: The name of R H McDowall as shown on the board is incorrectly spelt - it should be R H McDowell - son of William McDowell & Susan Elizabeth McDowell (nee Poulter)]The Honour Board features the names of the Greensborough residents who fought in World War 1 and is located in Greensborough Primary School.A coloured photograph of a Great War 1914 - 1918 Honour Roll. Nilgreensborough, the great war, world war 1, military service -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Leather Leggings WWI, 1914-1918 circ
... Leather Leggings used by Light Horse, WWI 1914-1918...1914-1918 circ.... Horse, WWI 1914-1918 Leather Leggings WWI ...Leather Leggings used by Light Horse, WWI 1914-1918Maddison 1834 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Greeting Postcard, 1916
... The Great War 1914-1918...WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs...-country WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs ...WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs. William Fuge) from brother Bert WW1 soldier.WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured greeting postcard WW1 with yellow embroidery wording "I'm Thinking of you". Card contains lace overlay envelope which is empty but has flowers embroidered in white, green and pink. Card has yellow embroidered wording " I'm thinking of you ". ww1, the great war 1914-1918, ethel fuge (mrs. william fuge) cornishtown resident via chiltern -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Memorabilia - WW1 Brass "Forget Me Not " Wallet
... the great war 1914-1918...WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Set to soldiers on the front...-country WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Set to soldiers on the front ...WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Set to soldiers on the front by their family and loved ones. Used as a pocket wallet with photos or cards contained. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Memento to war sweetheart WW1. Brass wallet opens centrally with hinge and clasp to close it. Contains a card to sweetheart WW1. Contains a card with w red crown and 1914 annotated on it. Card annotates the wording : Front of Card has two silver hearts and a note saying Forget Me Not. Inside the card is annotated - "With Christmas Greetings and all Good wishes from Nellie to Joe". Smaller card with red crown and writing 1914 on it. ww1, the great war 1914-1918, brass pocket wallet for photos or sweetheart card., nellie to joe (joseph nott) -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Album - B/W Kodak album 24pp WW1 1914-1919, c1914-1918
... ww1 1914-1918... 1914 - 1918 showing Australian soldiers, naval vessels, horses... at the beginning of WW1 1914-19 ww1 1914-1918 photographs australian light ...The photos in this album show the carefree, adventurous spirit of the young men soon to be ANZACS Many young men from the market garden, dairy, poultry and fruit farms as well local businesses enlisted c 1914 at the beginning of WWI. The older men, women and children then had to manage the farms while they worried about the dangers facing their beloved family members. A record of some of the experiences of men from Moorabbin Shire who enlisted c1914 and were sent to Egypt at the beginning of WW1 1914-19A thick cardboard album of 24 pages with inserts for 2 small black and white photographs per page . Scenes from Egypt c 1914 - 1918 showing Australian soldiers, naval vessels, horses, carts, pyramids, houses, buildings, camels, local inhabitants and countryside. Inscriptions on the back of some of the photographs mention Arthur (Ebsary), Clarrie (Burgess), Reg (Marriott), and a horse named Nell.Front cover KODAK Inside back cover KODAK LTD. / SERIES D / ALBUM Some photographs have inscriptions on the backww1 1914-1918, photographs, australian light horse battalion, egypt, 1st australian infantry force, war horses, kodak ltd, wwi, moorabbin, burgess, marriott -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, GERMAN, WW1
... to hang on a ribbon 1914-1918. In centre of Circle of flowers....1. Nil other than a Swastika on a hat. 2. "1914", "1918.... "1914", "1918" on front. 1. Original egg shaped WW2 wound badge ...1. Badge awarded to soldiers wounded in action during WW2. 2. Honour Cross or Hindenburg Cross created in 1934 to commemorate service of German people during WW1. Under Hitler was the only official service decoration to be worn.1. Original egg shaped WW2 wound badge. Edges have flower garland. In middle is a German Infantry helmet with a Swastika over two crossed swords. Dark grey metal and pin on back. 2. Replica of WW1 German Honour Cross. Brown metallic badge with two crossed swords over a cross (Hindenburg Cross). A ring on top to hang on a ribbon 1914-1918. In centre of Circle of flowers.1. Nil other than a Swastika on a hat. 2. "1914", "1918" on front. honour cross, wound badge, german, ww2/ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal
... The 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal (French: Médaille...The Belgian 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal was struck... Macleod melbourne The 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal (French ...The 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal (French: Médaille Commémorative de la Guerre 1914–1918, Dutch: Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914–1918) was a Belgian commemorative war medal established by royal decree on 21 July 1919 and awarded to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who served during the First World War that were eligible for the inter-allied victory medal.The Belgian 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal was struck from bronze, it was 47 mm high by 31 mm wide, triangular shaped and with rounded sides. On its obverse, the relief left profile of a helmeted soldier within a 29 mm in diameter circular recess, the helmet adorned with laurels. Between the circular recess and the bottom left corner of the medal, the relief date "1914", in the lower right corner, the relief date "1918". In the upper point of the triangle, above the circular recess, the relief images of a lion rampant with an oak branch to its left and a laurel branch to its right. On the reverse, near the top, the relief image of a crown surrounded by the same branches as the lion on the obverse, below the crown, the relief semi circular inscription in French on two rows over the large relief dates "1914 – 1918", "MEDAILLE COMMEMORATIVE / DE LA CAMPAGNE", the inscription repeated in Dutch below the dates "HERDENKINGSMEDAILLE / VAN DEN VELDTOCHT" (COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE 1914 – 1918 CAMPAIGN).medal, belgium, ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 1914-1915 Star : Campaign Medal for Pte. Albert Arthur Robin
... ww1 1914-1918...1914 Star for the Greatr War 1914-1918 The 1914 Star...-country 1914 Star for the Greatr War 1914-1918 The 1914 Star ...1914 Star for the Greatr War 1914-1918 The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917 to be awarded to those who served in France or Belgium on the strength of a unit, or who served in either of those two countries between 5 August 1914 and midnight on 22/23 November 1914. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. WW1 Medal - The 1914 Star Issued to Pte. Albert Arthur Robin. The Great War 1914-1918. Australian Infantry Force. 1914 Star The 1914 Star was authorised in April 1917 to be awarded to those who served in France or Belgium. Design The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. Ribbon The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. Clasp A bronze clasp inscribed ‘5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914’ was issued to those who actually served under the fire of the enemy in France and Belgium between those dates.The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. Interlaced in the crossed blades of the gladius is an ‘S’ shaped scroll bearing the words ‘AUG’, ‘1914’, and ‘NOV’. Ribbon The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. Clasp A bronze clasp inscribed ‘5th Aug – 22nd Nov 1914’ was issued to those who actually served under the fire of the enemy in France and Belgium between those dates.the ww1 star, ww1 1914-1918, pte. albert arthur robin., ww1 pte a. robin 22 battalion aif -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set, Col S G A Hindhaugh, 1914-1945
... 1914 1918 star... Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal... 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920, Victory ...Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh (1883-1962), soldier, was born on 12 December 1883 at Camperdown, Victoria. His occupation was Station Manager. 14 April 1904 - Appointed Lieutenant 11th Light Horse Regiment Militia. 3 April 1911 - Promoted to Captain in the Militia. 20 August 1914 - Appointed to the Australian Imperial Forces to A Squadron, 4th Light Horse Regiment at Broadmeadows camp. 19 October 1914 - Embarked for the Middle East from Melbourne with the 4th Light Horse Regiment per Tranport A18 "Wiltshire". 11 December 1914 - Disembarked at Alexandria for camp Mena. 19 May 1915 - Promoted to Major. From 22 May 1915 - On operations at Gallipoli. 6 August 1915 - Noted in the fierce engagement at Leane's Post. 19 August 1915 - Appointed Second in Command 4th Light Horse Regiment. December 1915 - To camp at Tel El Kebir. January 1916 - Acting CO 4th Light Horse Regiment. 21 March 1916 - Embarked Alexandria per "Cestrian" for Marseilles with B Squadron 4th Light Horse Regiment for operations in France and Flanders. 16 February 1917 - Promoted to Lt Colonel. March 1918 - In action at Passchendaele - Awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre. 7 December 1918 - To 2nd Light Horse Regiment. 2nd ANZAC Mounted Regiment. 15 May 1919 - Returned to Australia. 11 October 1919 - Transferred to Reserve of Officers. 1932 - Commanded 20th Light Horse Regiment. 1934 - Commanded 11th Light Horse Regiment. 15 November 1941 - Retired. Full size and miniature sets of medals awarded to Colonel Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920, Victory Medal (with MID) 1919, War Medal 1939-1945, King George V Coronation 1911, Colonial Officers Auxiliary Forces Decoration, Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 1917. Mounted in glass fronted display case.Plaque in case enscribed: "Decorations of the late Lt Col Stan Hindhaugh 4th Light Horse Regiment. Presented to 4th 19th Motorised Regiment". Adhesive label on case: Alwyn and Barbara Catmore 32 Morrie Crescent Blackburn Vic 3130 (03)8984124 medals, world war, 1, victory medal, 4th light horse, militia, western front, dso, king george v coronation, colonial officers auxiliary decoration, 1914 1918 star, mid, croix de guerrre belgium, passchendaele, 2nd anzac mounted regiment, 20th light horse, 11th light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED WW1, 1914 - 1918
... On rear: “Tarnagulla Boys 1914 - 1918”...1914 - 1918... goldfields Photographs tarnagulla On rear: “Tarnagulla Boys 1914 ...Black & white portrait of a group of WWI Soldiers wearing peaked caps, A SNR NCO is seated in the middle. Probably photographed in Australia. Photo is mounted on a thick cardboard base.On rear: “Tarnagulla Boys 1914 - 1918”photographs, tarnagulla -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Medal 1914 - 15 Star
... 1914/1918 star ...Pte G.V.Charlton 21/BN AIF 1914/1918 star Medal Medal 1914 ...1914/1918 star Pte G.V.Charlton 21/BN AIF -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Medal - Medal Set - African Boer War and WW1 Campaigns awarded to soldier Sidney William Eustace, Boer War Campaign 1899 - 1902 and WW1 Campaign 1914 - 1918
... WW1 Campaign "The Great War" 1914-1918 All relate to Soldier... in WW1 1914-1918 - all medals brass and silver metal, 38mm...Boer War Campaign 1899 - 1902 and WW1 Campaign 1914 - 1918... WW1 Campaign "The Great War" 1914-1918 All relate to Soldier ...The Boer War Campaign (1st and 2nd Campaigns) 1899 - 1902 WW1 Campaign "The Great War" 1914-1918 All relate to Soldier Sidney William Eustace, Chiltern resident. The Boer War 1899 - 1902 WW1 The Great War - 1914-1918 Chiltern Resident and family connection5 Medals Group of 3 medals WW1 : The 1914-1915 Star, The British War Medal and The Victory Medal all related to service in WW1 1914-1918 - all medals brass and silver metal, 38mm diameter. Group of 2 and Brass Medals : The African Boer War Campaign medal Queen Victoria with three clasps depicting Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 and the Transvaal, and the King George Meritorious Medal African Campaign. Medals made from silver metal and are both 38mm diameter. WW1 : The 1914-1915 star shaped medal has inscripted crossed swords and scroll with the scroll having the inscription 1914-1915 across it. The British war medal has an engraved picture of of King George and the Allied Victory medal has a winged figure engraved upon it. Boer War : One side has an engraving of King George with the reverse having a lady with a torch and the wording South Africa inscribed around the edge. The Meritous Service Medal has an inscription "for Meritous Service". ww1, chiltern family residents, the boer war, sidney william eustace -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - 3305 James Scholes, Early 20th Centuty
... 1 x British War Medal 1914-1918, 1 x Victory Medal 1914... Pte J Scholes, 29 BN AIF 1 x British War Medal 1914-1918, 1 x ...3305 Pte J Scholes enlisted to the AIF on 7 March 1916 and served with 29 Battalion during WW1.The Medals are the originals belonging to 3305 Pte J Scholes1 x British War Medal 1914-1918, 1 x Victory Medal 1914-19183305 Pte J Scholes, 29 BN AIF33095 pte j scholes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SILK SOUVENIRS, 1914-18
... Embroidered handkerchiefs - Souvenirs from 1914-1918....Embroidered handkerchiefs - souvenirs from 1914 - 1918. .1... goldfields Embroidered handkerchiefs - Souvenirs from 1914-1918 ...Embroidered handkerchiefs - Souvenirs from 1914-1918.Embroidered handkerchiefs - souvenirs from 1914 - 1918. .1) Silk handkerchief edged with lace & embroidered with two white 7 purple pansies and the words "All kind thoughts" in one corner. .2) Silk handkerchief with gold ribbon edging, embroidered with six flags and yellow & mauve pansy plus the words "Souvenir de France".1) Embroidered with "All kind thoughts" .2) Embroidered with "Souvenir de France"handcrafts-embroidery, souvenirs, silk -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Medals
... allied victory medal 1914- 1918... 1914- 1918. On the inside of the lid is card inscribed... medal allied victory medal 1914- 1918 n t simmons fromelles ...Pte Simmons was born in Kyneton. Died at the battle of Fromelles, July 1916.Fromelles. The battle of Fromelles on 19 July 1916 was a bloody initiation for Australian soldiers to warfare on the Western Front. Soldiers of the newly arrived 5th Australian Division, together with the British 61st Division, were ordered to attack strongly fortified German front line positions near the Aubers Ridge in French Flanders. The attack was intended as a feint to hold German reserves from moving south to the Somme where a large Allied offensive had begun on 1 July. The feint was a disastrous failure. Australian and British soldiers assaulted over open ground in broad daylight and under direct observation and heavy fire from the German lines. Over 5,500 Australians became casualties. Almost 2,000 of them were killed in action or died of wounds and some 400 were captured. This is believed to be the greatest loss by a single division in 24 hours during the entire First World War. Some consider Fromelles the most tragic event in Australia’s history. www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/fromelles Two WW1 War service medals with ribbons in a white presentation case. With black clothe lining. On the rim of each medal is: 4899Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF The medals are labelled British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal 1914- 1918. On the inside of the lid is card inscribed: Posthumus award to 4899 Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF. ww1 medals, british war medal, allied victory medal 1914- 1918, n t simmons, fromelles -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medals - Miniature Set
... 1914 - 1918... two) "1914-1915" (Medallion three) "1914-1918" (reverse... goldfields first world war (ww1) 1914 - 1918 medals ballarat rsl ...Miniature Set of - Military Medal; 1914-15 African Star; British War Medal; Victory MedalFrom right to left: (Medallion one) "GEORGIVS V BRITT REX ET IND IMP" (reverse) "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" (Medallion two) "1914-1915" (Medallion three) "1914-1918" (reverse) "GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND IMP" (Medallion four) (reverse) "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - puggaree, 1912 circa
... on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. During WWI (1914... of the pre WWI (1914-1918) period and possible for a time following... of the pre WWI (1914-1918) period and possible for a time following ...A puggaree, usually of pleated cloth, has been worn on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. During WWI (1914-1918) it was frequently a plain woollen band made from puttee material. Different coloured bands denoting Corps were incorporated into the puggaree worn by militia units shortly before WWI and again in the period between the wars. The word puggaree comes from Hindi meaning turban and is thought to have referred to a piece of cloth worn on the British officer’s sun helmet to protect his neck from the sun.Good example of distinctive headwear worn by light horse soldiers.Seven fold puggaree with white band denoting Light Horse of the pre WWI (1914-1918) period and possible for a time following the war until superseded by the red band.puggaree, headwear, light horse, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BELGIUM MEDAL, Post WW1
... Victory Medal with ribbon, Belgium 1914 - 1918.... with ribbon, Belgium 1914 - 1918. Award BELGIUM MEDAL ...Victory Medal with ribbon, Belgium 1914 - 1918.numismatics - medals, military, belgium -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medal:, Service F H Challis
... Medal: 1914 - 1918 great war for Civilisation... 2644 F H Challis Medal: 1914 - 1918 great war for Civilisation ...Medal: 1914 - 1918 great war for Civilisation2644 F H Challis -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 1916 William Henry Thomas in WW1 Uniform, 1916 William Henry Thomas in WW1 Uniform, 1916
... world war 1 1914- 1918, thomas street,early settlers... (now Moorabbin ) in WW 1 1914 -1918 1st AIF uniform... ) in WW 1 1914 -1918 1st AIF uniform. William was born in 1894 ...1916 William Henry Thomas of Keys Road , South Brighton (now Moorabbin ) in WW 1 1914 -1918 1st AIF uniform. William was born in 1894 , Christened at the Wesleyan Church. (Methodist), Wickham Road, South Brighton and attended Moorabbin State School. . Private Thomas was a market gardener in Moorabbin prior to his enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force on 19 July 1915. Both his parents wrote separate letters giving their consent for their son to serve overseas due to " the pressing request of my son William Henry, also the urgent need of recruits do give my consent that he shall go to the front." September 29th 1915 he left Australia with the 5th Reinforcements of the 24th Battalion for Egypt. March 1916 he was hospitalised with Mumps and shortly after left Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force for France where he transferred to the 6th Australian Machine Gun Company.. Whilst on leave in England he received medical attention before returning to France and 13 November 1918 he spent a week in the care of the 7rh Field Ambulance suffering with influenza . Private Thomas returned to Australia on the hospital transport Castalia 13 April 1919 and his enlistment was terminated 26 September 1919Private William Henry Thomas and his family are examples of the patriotism exhibited by the market gardeners, and indeed throughout Australia, during the World War 1 1914-1918. Photograph is black and white. William Henry Thomas is standing straight and tall in the centre of the photograph, looking directly at the photographer while holding a weapon in his right hand. He is in his military uniform (WW1) .Front of Mount : Ainor Studio Auburn Back of Mount : William Henry Thomas / 1st World War 1916 / Keys Rd., Moorabbin / Born 1894 / Christened at Wesleyan ( Methodist ) Church / Wickham Rd., / South Brighton / now Uniting Church unsigned undatedwilliam henry thomas, 1916, 1894, first ww, world war one, uniform, wickham road, south brighton, moorabbin, world war 1 1914- 1918, thomas street,early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, australian infantry force, soldiers, key's cup, victorian war memorials, cheltenham, mckinnon,, keys road moorabbin, ss castalia, british expeditionary force ww1 1914- 1918, 24th battalion 1st aif, 6th australian machine gun company 1st aif, influenza epidemic 1919, alexandria egypt, methodist church, -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Horse chain
... wwi (1914-1918)...During the desert campaign in World War One (1914-1918... melbourne During the desert campaign in World War One (1914-1918 ...During the desert campaign in World War One (1914-1918) when grazing was non existent the horses began eating their neck ropes as a substitute. As a result the ropes were replaced with the British cavalry neck chain. The links are for securing the toggle piece when it was around the horses neck whilst being ridden. When the rider dismounted he would unlink the chain and use it as the horses lead chain. It was also used to tether the horse. It is doubtful if the chains were ever issued to light horse in Australia so it is likely this chain was brought home from the Middle East after the war.Rare relic of the Middle East campaign during World War One (1914-1918).Chain with loop om one end, toggle on the other and two intermediate plates with a cross shaped hole punched through them.military, chain, horse, desert campaign, wwi (1914-1918), cavalry -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Despatch Notice, (estimated); 1918
... 1914 1918...The War of 1914-1918/ Australian Imperial Force/ 1272 Gnr... 1918 The War of 1914-1918/ Australian Imperial Force/ 1272 Gnr ...Is one of 4 certificates framed together in a frame 55cm W x 55cm H belonging to Bdr. Joesph Moore.Photocopy of original certificate of despatchThe War of 1914-1918/ Australian Imperial Force/ 1272 Gnr. (A.Bomdr.) J. Moore, 51st By Field Artilery./ was mentioned in a despatch from/Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. KT., G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.J.E./ dated 7th April 1918/ for gallant and distinguished services in the Field/ I have it in Command from the King to record His Majesty's/ high aprreciation of the services rendered. (indecipherable signature)/ Secretary of State for War.1918, moore, joseph, world, war, 1, despatch, field, marsh, sir, douglas, haig, ioffice, 1914 1918 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SET OF BOOKS, Digging For Diggers, 2002
... 1914 - 1918.... to researching an Australian soldier of Great War 1914 - 1918'. Soft... 1914 - 1918. Books Service Records World War One Black ink ...Taken from foreword: Resource & guide for students & for anyone wishing to research Australian soldiers of the Great War 1914 - 1918.Eight copies of 'Digging for Diggers - A guide to researching an Australian soldier of Great War 1914 - 1918'. Soft cardboard cover, adhesive plastic cover applied. Gold / white / purple print on front, spine & back. Purple background, illustrated in colour, 2 portraits, Roll of Honour & service medals. 69 cut, plain, white, pages. Illustrated black / white photos. Black ink stamp on title page & inside back cover C.C.B. LA VALLA LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE Red ink stamp over black ink stamp: CANCELLEDbooks, service records, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Letters, 1914-1918
... Light Horse Regiment during World War One (1914-1918...1914-1918... (1914-1918). Transcribed but transcriber unknown. Document ...No. 105 Trooper John Matthew McGlade, born Belfast, Northern Ireland, was a 30 year-old architect .iving in East Gippsland when he enlisted in 8th Light Horse 24th September 1914. He served at Gallipoli; was wounded at the Nek : later seved in Palestine : wounded at Gaza 1917. World War Two service in 12th Garrison Battalion VDC. Died of Jaundice 2 March 1943.Collection of letters written by Trooper J McGlade, 8th Light Horse Regiment during World War One (1914-1918). Transcribed but transcriber unknown.military, letter, wwi, world war one, mcglade -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Book - Honor Book, Docker's Plains
... the pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. Nurse... offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war.... the pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. Nurse ...This is a velvet covered book with gold edged pages beautifully written in fine calligraphy depicting the history of all the pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. Nurse Alice M Byrne, William Thomas Byrne, Richard Cummins, George Delaney, William George Elliot (Military Medal), Stanley William Grossman,29th Battalion; Alexander Cluny McDonald, Albert Arthur Perkins,KIA 1/10/1917; Harry Perkins,37th and 38th Battalions; Frederick Perkins,37th Battalion; Sydney Spencer Plum, Leslie George Richardson,trained at Wangaratta before contracting menigitis and died 25/6/1916; John Claude Smith,18th Battalion KIA 18/4/1916; This is a velvet covered book with gold edged pages beautifully written in fine calligraphy by Docker's Plains Head Teacher Mr Thomas Kidman, recording the military history of all the pupils at Docker's Plains State School who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. . Fixed inside the book's back cover are four original newspaper articles, two relating to the unveiling of the Honour Roll and Book at the children's annual picnic held on 17/10/1921 and dated 19/10/1921. The other two articles relate to the death and funeral of Albert D Lowerson VC of Myrtleford in 1946.The school was closed in 1949 and no longer existsA brown velvet covered book with gold edged pages written in fine calligraphy depicting the history of past pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war.Docker's Plains Honor Bookdocker's plains, ww1, honour book