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Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DRIVERS LICENCE, c.1942
... military history - army... military history - army personal effects - identification Top ...Licence issued to: Pte William Herbert GREENMAN VX126789. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 3.7.1943 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.10.1948 he was a Driver in No 53 Aust BIPOD PL AASC. Refer Reg No's 79, 82, 83, 84, 85.5, 86. Australian Army Driving Licence No 10782. Tan buckram stiff folding cover.Top centre: Australian Military Forces Left: Army No. VX126789 Left: Pte Centre: Name (in full): Greenman, William Herbert Right: Transferred to (unit): 2/167 Aust Gen Tpt Coy"documents - licences, military history - army, personal effects - identification -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, H E James, 1941 - 1942
... military history... Vic L of C Area. books - albums photographs military history ...The album belonged to Henry Edward JAMES No VX38489. Enlisted 31.7.1940. On discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in HQ Vic L of C Area. Photo album that belonged to H E JAMES. Salmon coloured buckram hardcover, hand painted & printed in white with decoration. Contains 201 black & white photos of Palestine, Gaza, Tel Aviv & surrounding area, including people & places of interest, camels, etc. Bound using a partly missing red leather strap fastened with buckle made possibly of shell.On cover top left: VX38489 H E James 2/3 MMGBn AIF MEF Middle centre: PALESTINE 1941-1942books - albums, photographs, military history, photography, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - LICENCE MILITARY, Government Printer, Post 1942
... military history - army... history - army Top left: No 212048 Centre: Australian Military ...Australian Army Driving Licence issued to Ronald James WARE TX1539, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.5.1940. On discharge from the Army in 15.11.1944 he was a Lance Bombardier in 16 Field Bty 2/8th Field Regt. Refer Reg No's 76.3 & 78.2. Army driving licence, brown buckram covered, stiff folded covers re R J WARETop left: No 212048 Centre: Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence Left: Army No TX1539 Rank: L/Bdr Centre: Name (in full): WARE, Ronald James Centre: Date: 26.2.44documents - licences, personal effects, identification, military history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - SERVICE PAY BOOKS, MOB. PRINT SEC A.I.F, Soldiers pay, c.1939
... military history... Reg No's 77 & 78.2. documents army records military history .1 ...Ronald James WARE TX1539 2/8th Field Regt 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No's 77 & 78.2. Army Pay Books, buckram covered. R J WARE. .1) Pay book No 49580, dark tan cover, 22.5.40 - 24.4.1942. .2) Pay book No 19629, medium tan cover to 13.7.1944. .3) Pay book No 106616, light tan cover, 21.7.44 - 16.11.1944..1), .2) & .3) TX1539 Ware Ronald Jamesdocuments, army records, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GERMAN PLATE, Bauscher Weiden, 1940
... military history... installations military history german memorabilia souvenirs Stamped ...WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installationsCircular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the baseStamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940military history, german memorabilia, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, C. WW2
... souvenirs - military history... 14.5.1945 ornaments - metal souvenirs - military history Trench art ...Trench Art. Used shell base 25 pounder dated 1941 plus various rounds to depict a fighter plane. Belonged to John Donald McSween, no. 117346 LAC RAAF, enlisted 14.8.1942; discharged 14.5.1945Fighter plane mounted on ashtray base(2 pieces). Plane removable, made from artillery rounds, central stem welded onto ash tray base.Badge on central stem, "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES".ornaments - metal, souvenirs - military history, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - SERVICE RECORDS, LICENCE, 3) G.W.G & S, WW 2
... military history..., 192.2. documents licences military history service records .1 ...Frederick Clive Victor Lowery, VX28403 2nd AIF. Refer 190P, 192.2..1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83 re CPL F. Lowery, brown card cover. Some writing inside back cover. .2) A.I.F. Army Driving Licence AAF.G11 No 263576, dark brown tri-fold re F Lowery. .3) Certificate of Discharge No 185876 re F. Lowery. Parchment paper printed both sides with details of service in the AIF..1) "VX28403 CPL LOWERY F" .2) "VX28403 Lowery Frederick Victor Clive"documents, licences, military history, service records -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COVER, FIELD DRESSING, Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd, July 1942
... military history...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Edna Phyliss BIRKIN No VF396668 enlisted in the Australian Women’s Army Service on 26.1.43 age 20 years. At discharge on 1.3.44 she held the rank of Pte. This item was held in the tin 182.2 with the card set 184.54.Khaki cloth bag with instructions for use of dressing printed in black on surface.In ink - "E.P. Birkin"medicine - first aid, military history, field dressing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - VARIOUS DOCUMENTS, WW1
... military history.... military history documents-certificates Items relating to J.W.Mills ...James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. Refer 169P.Items relating to J.W.Mills. .1) Return ticket from London No 4242. .2) Leave Pass - British Armies in France No 91724. .3) BB form No 10, Record of his service from his War records. .4) Permission - Leave of Absence dated 12th June 1919. .5) Note - Permission to be in Cologne from 21/6/19 to 23/6/19 .6) Certificate of Discharge from the AIF with details of his servicemilitary history, documents-certificates -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - AMMUNITION, WW1
... military history... AIF. Refer 169P. arms-ammunition military history Ordnance ...Items collected by James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. Refer 169P. Ordnance items .1) shell .2) shell .3) 5 x .303 casings in clip.arms-ammunition, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GRAVE PHOTOGRAPHS, Post WW 1
... military history...-photographs military history Graves (.1) On cross - "Erected by his ...Leonard William TELFORD, No 4937. Refer Cat No 157.2 medals for his service history, 156, 158.2. (.1) Copy of photo, B & W of L. W. Telfords grave prior to Headstone being placed. Wooden headstone cross with the 4 points connected by timber pieces. Brick and timber structure in background. (.2) Original photo B & W of L W Telfords grave with Headstone placed. (.1) On cross - "Erected by his comrades 12th MG Coy. Transport." "In Memory of Farrier L.W. TELFORD 4937 (.2) At base of the cross, “Duty Nobly Done”photography-photographs, military history, graves -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL SCROLL, FRAMED, post WW1
... military history..., 158.2 plaque, 159P. documents-memorials military history scrolls ...Memorial Scroll for L.W. Telford, 12 MGC, A.I.F. These scrolls were issued to wives, families of servicemen who never returned from the war. Refer 157.2 medals for service history, 158.2 plaque, 159P.Gold-framed Memorial Scroll with burgundy background.In red writing at bottom of scroll - Pte Leonard William Telford 12 M.G.C. A.I.F documents-memorials, military history, scrolls -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - ASSOCIATION SHIELD, 1980's
... military history...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo ...Shield produced for World Reunion of Rats of Tobruk in 1980's. The item was donated by Roy Henry CLEE VX28338 Batt 2/32nd Bn 9th Div. A.I.F. Enlisted 20.6.1940, Served in Tobruk, El Alamein and New Guinea. Discharged 19.8.1945.Red painted wooden shield bearing felt insignia of Rats of Tobruk Assn. Black, yellow & white enamel surrounded by gold & red crown. Written in gold on white bands - 'Rats of Tobruk Association' Written in gold on black band - 'No Surrender'military history, rats of tobruk, associations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHS, 1960's
... military history... military history .1) Photo , colour,framed showing "Rats of Tobruk ....2) Certain it is the military cemetery in Tobruk North Africa.1) Photo , colour,framed showing "Rats of Tobruk." Memorial window" in St Johns church forest st Bendigo. Image shows a dove of Rats of Tobruk badge with the lord under frame is wood stained with gold edge. .2) Sepia colour photo showing large military cemetery.photography, photograph, religion - christian, memorials, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Instrument - BUGLE, C. 1940
... military history... - wind military history bugle tobruk Main section of bugle has ...The Bugle was played by the British over 2000 times to warn of impending air raids in the Middle East. When a new electronic siren was installed Bill Nicholls souvenired it and carried it in his haversack until he reached home. William Bona Nicholls No VX36468 2/24 Batt 9th Div. enlisted on 12.8.40, embarked 16.11.1940 for the Middle East, promoted L/Cpl 8.5.1941, served in the Seige of Tobruk, El Alamein and Middle East Campaigns. He was taken POW at Derna and escaped after 8 hours. Embarked for Australia 1.2.1943 and disembarked Melbourne 25.2.1943. Embarked for New Guinea 1.8.1943, hospital 5.12.1943 with Degue Fever, rejoin unit 9.12.1943, served in the Lae and Finschafen campaigns. Promoted Sgt 11.2.1944, embark for Australia from Finschafen 28.2.1944 and disembark Brisbane 7.3.1944. Evacuated to hospital 16.3.1945, appears to be Anxiety State. Discharged from the Army 3.9.1945 with the rank of S/Sgt.Copper & brass army bugle with nozzle & holding chain.Main section of bugle has: a lettered crest, & Besson & Co, London, 1940musical instruments - wind, military history, bugle, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - GREEK CITATION, 1998
... military history...) for his service history. documents military history tobruk polish ...Citation to Frederick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476. The Cross of Action of Combat Forces in the West. Issued by Republic of Poland, 8-98-12, Warsaw, 26th day of June, 1998. See also, 143.2. Medal issued to all members of armed forces who served with Polish forces in Tobruk in WW11. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history. Booklet, red, leatherette covered. Issued to Frederick Carleton. Polish language. Insignia on front in gold.Eagle emblem on front cover. Inside, printed words in Polish. Circular raised stamp on second page.documents, military history, tobruk, polish -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSLETTER, FRAMED, Australian Army 9th Division, 9 July 1941
... military history... transcript military history Newsletters Newsletter, yellowed paper ...Item kept by Colin McMURRAY VX33785, 2/12th Field Regt 9th Div. Refer Cat No 132 for his service detailsNewsletter, yellowed paper, typed in Black with small cartoon. Paper is the " TOBRUK TRUTH the Dinkum oil." Contents are taken from a BBC broadcast relating to War news. Frame is wood stained.radio broadcast transcript, military history, newsletters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CERTIFICATE & PHOTOGRAPHS, 1) May 1941
... military history.... photography certificates photographs military history army ...Fredrick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476, 2/23rd Batt 9th Div AIF. Fred was one of ten to receive this special commendation signed by General Wavell. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history. .1) Framed certificate awarded to Cpl F.L. Carleton. Yellow background, black paint re an award for "good services in action in the Western Desert." Frame is wood cream colour .2) Photo, Sepia colour pasted on cardboard, Portrait of F.L Carleton. .3) copy of .2)photography, certificates, photographs, military history, army, commendations, documents -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RATS OF TOBRUK INAUGURAL MINUTES, 1950
... military history... goldfields documents minutes military history army rats of tobruk ...Typed copy of minutes of Inaugural Meeting of Vic Branch of the Rats Of Tobruk Association. .1) First part of meeting hrs. 8.30 pm Frid. 17th Nov. 1950 .2) Second part ending with signature of P.F.KEMP,State Secretary.documents, minutes, military history, army, rats of tobruk association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1940-42
... military history... military history Items relating to Colin Odlum. .1) Copy ...Colin George Odlum VX45898 2/23 Batt AIF, KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 128.2, 135.2, 136.2P.Items relating to Colin Odlum. .1) Copy of the inside page of Colin's diary, laminated. .2) Photo, B & W of Colin Aboard ship going to the Middle East. .3) Original newspaper clipping with 10 photos re casualties including Colin, set on black cardboard.photography, photographs, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH AND LEGEND, Pre war - 1941-42
... military history... historical notes photography photographs military history .1 ...The two cyclists were taken prisoner in North Africa. The prisoners gave the photo to Colin Odlum and the result was that the photo came back to Australia and given to William (Billy) Bird who loaned the photo to the Cycling Club in Bendigo. Colin Odlum VX45898 2/23 Batt AIF. KIA 12.7.42. Refer 127.56, 128.2, 137.3P. Bettie Bird refer 136.2, Billy Bird 1601. .1) Photo, B & W of two Italian men on Racing Bikes with building in the background. .2) Original newspaper article re Italian POW's and Colin Odlum on a black background. .1) On the rear faded writing re the two cyclists "POW's"documents, historical notes, photography, photographs, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK, 1940
... military history... effects military history army Front cover: "The Australian ...The book belonged to Colin Lawrance McMURRAY, VX33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regiment HQ Supply Column 9th Div AIF. Enlisted 8.7.40, barked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. The piece missing in the pocket book was caused by a piece of Shrapnel.Red-covered book, 127 pages. Useful information for soldiers. There is a piece missing at the top of the book with tattered sheets inside.Front cover: "The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book." Inside: "Col McMurray VX 33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regt"documents, notebooks, personal effects, military history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - MENUS & RACE RULES, 1) & .3) 1941 .2) 1943
... military history... menus leisure pursuits racing military history .1) on rear ...Items souvenired by Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 129, 133.2, 134..1) Menu Christmas Day 1941 8th Aust. Lt. A.A. Bty, cardboard, brown.Laminated. .2) Menu, State Shipping Service "M.V. Koolinda" Good Morning Breakfast, paper brownish in colour. .3) Cross Country Race instructions on light brown paper..1) on rear: "Signed in ink by members of the unit" .2) Dated "26.1.1943" .3) Dated "Gaza 23.11.1941" documents, menus, leisure pursuits, racing, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - NEW GUINEA SOUVENIR, C 1939 - 45
... military history.... military history souvenirs metalcraft arms edged weapons Etched ...The item was souvenired by Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 2nd AIF. Refer 131P for service details also 130.3, 133.2, 134. Solid Aluminium metal base with mounted knife/dagger, the blade is brass. Circular indentation on one side of base. Etched on blade is rough illustration of a hut and sun. Painted red and green dots on each side of blade. Etched on blade: "New Guinea"military history, souvenirs, metalcraft, arms, edged weapons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, POETRY, Australian Print Group, The Happy Warrior, 2001
... books- military history... goldfields books- military history Poetry military poetry ...An anthology of Australian & New Zealand Military poetry. Soft cardboard cover with front & back fold in flaps. White / gold / yellow print on front, spine & back. Cover illustration in glossy colour of a portion of a painting of military personnel. Small overlay of rosemary & wattle flowers at bottom front. 524 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated, black / white / colour photographs.books- military history, poetry, military poetry -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, FICTION, Richard Beilby, Gunner, 1990
... books- military history... that fighting has on human relationships. books- military history Gunner ...Gunner by Richard Beilby first published in 1977. From back cover: Gunner is a war story that looks beneath the surface of violence and hatred, and brilliantly depicts the effect that fighting has on human relationships.Soft cardboard cover, yellow / black / white print on front, spine & back. Gold background, coloured painting illustration of 3 military personnel with buildings in the background. 377 pages, cut, plain, off white, no illustrations. Large print volume. Fiction? / biography with the exception of Gunner Lewis all the characters in this novel are fictitious.Blue marks on top R title page: “$1”books- military history, gunner, fiction -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, HOSPITAL, David Lloyd, Domestic Comforts They Had None, 2003
... books- military history... healthier. books- military history Bendigo hospital A pictorial ...From forward: A celebration of 150 years of making the people of Sandhurst, Bendigo, the Loddon Mallee Region, etc much healthier.A pictorial history of the Bendigo Hospital. .1) Hard cardboard cover with glossy finish. 232 pages, cut, plain, glossy white. Illustrated with black / white photos, illustrations & posters. .2) Dust cover with glossy finish. .1) & .2) Gold / white print on front & spine. Covers illustrated in colour of a view of the Bendigo Gold District Hospital - undated, probably 1880's. books- military history, bendigo, hospital -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, BOXED SET, Graham R McKenzie - Smith, The Unit Guide, 2018
... books- military history... goldfields books- military history Unit guide .1) Box open, cardboard ....1) Box open, cardboard, dark green buckram, white paper lining, gold print on sides. .2) - .7) Hard cover book, cardboard, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. Pages are plain, cut, white, black print, black & white illustrations. .2) Volume 1 of 6. Unit & Location Indexes / Bibliography, Orders of Battle. 483 pages. .3) Volume 2 of 6. Headquarters, Infantry, Cavalry / Armoured & Intelligence Units. 605 pages. .4) Volume 3 of 6. Artillery, Air Defence and Engineer Units. 626 pages. .5) Volume 4 of 6. Medical and Signal Units. Box of 6 books. The Unit Guide / The Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. books- military history, unit guide -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, Post WW2
... military history - army... Regt. documents - certificates military history - army civic ...Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post WW2
... military history - army... - photographs-frame accessories military history - army Written ...Possibly belonged to Mrs Lindorph of Nyah.Hand tinted colour head & shoulders photo of 4 unknown WWI soldiers in jackets & head gear. Mounted with light fawn border & cream painted wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing.Written in pencil on back: “Mrs Lindorph”photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history - army