The letter is from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF, dated 9.1.1916, it is doubtful if this is correct as he enlisted on 14.3.1916 and embarked for England on 1.8.1916. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, double sided, dated.Main points, “France 9th Jan 1916”, “Dear Jim, from your affectionate brother Alf”letters, france, ww1

Excerpts from two letters written by Pte Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. refer Cat No 3183.3P for Alf’s service details..1).2) Letter, “YMCA, In the Field” letter head, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, Print in red & black, hand writing in black pencil, undated. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, hand written in black pencil.letters, ymca, france

John Michal Martin No 2396 49th Bn AIF. Refer cat No 4567.3 for his service details and true identity.Identity disc, aluminium, round with section with hole for thong or chain, stamped details on one side.“2396, J.M.Martin 49 BN A.I.F, R.C”identity disc’s, accessories

Letters from Alf Ferris to his Mother at Terrick Terrick . Refer cat No 4183.3P..1).2).3) Letters, “YMCA with the AIF” Letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, print in red and black, handwritten in black pencil, dated, .2).3) is the one letter..1) “Belgium 14th Nov 1917, Dear Mother”. .2) “Belgium 22nd Nov 1917, Dear Mother”.letters, ymca, belgium 1917

This card is part of the McIntyre collection from three sons, J.L. McIntyre (founding member of Lara RSL Sub Branch WW1; J. W. McIntyre WW1 and T.G. McIntyre WW2. Jim McIntyre picked this card up while on leave in Cape Town, South AfricaA card sent home to family from WW1 Anzac serving in the AIFOn cover (see image) is written Everlasting Silver Leaves from Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa On second page (see image) is a photo of Strand Street, Cape Town On third page (see image) are three leaves with a picture of flowers, a hand and sign 'Remember Me' On back page (see image) is writing - Cape Town 12/1/17 To Florrie From Jim silver leaves, table mountain, cape town, south africa, ww1, world war 1, australian army, aif, mcintyre, strand street

By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Initially Australia promised four regiments of Light Horse, 2000 men, to fight in the British cause. By the end of the war, 16 regiments would be in action.The Light Horse were seen as the “national arm of Australia’s defence” and young men, most from the country, flocked to join. Framed and glass covered photo of a Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine"A Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine."ww1, world war 1, australian light horsemen, palestine, lara r.s.l.

Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. The history of the dead man's penny began in 1916 with the realisation by the British Government hat some form of an official token of gratitude should be given to the fallen service men and women's bereaved next of kin. Production of the plaques and scrolls, which was supposed to be financed by the German reparation money began in 1919 with approximately 1,150,00 issued. There were some relatives who returned the pennies to the Australian Government in protest as b they felt it was insulting and it did not replace their loved one's life.Killed in Action William Edward Ernest Bond joined the 58th Bn on the 24th November 1915 as a labourer from Geelong. As a private (4296), he was sent to France and the Western Front. He initially went missing in action in the Fleurbaix area on 19th of July 1917. It took a court of Inquiry in the field in September,1917 to determine he was killed in action, although his body was never recovered. He died aged 18. His name can be found on Panel 14, VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, FranceMemorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BONDBrass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William Edward Ernest Bond" Scroll Commemoration to Pte Edward Ernest Bond 58th Bn AIFbrass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia

This belt belonged to a WW1 Australian Anzac who most probably, because of the buttons and badges, served on the Western Front. Records destroyed in 1969 bush fires at Lara means we are unable to determine who owned this in the RSL. The belts is called a 'stable belt' and the one you have acquired is an early example with a leather pocket. It became common in WW1 for both, leather belts (especially that from the 1903 bandolier equipment as worn by those in the Boer War), and stable belts to be used to hold badges collected from fellow soldiers and for that reason it was often known as a 'souvenir belt'. The evolution of the stable belt: It seems that stable belts began to become popular across the Army as a whole around the turn of the 20th century, although they probably originated with the cavalry a little earlier sometime in the 1880s/1890s. All units at that time had horses on their establishment and those soldiers told off to attend them reported for Stable Parade in Stable Dress which consisted of very high waisted and pocket less breeches, or trousers, held up by braces and collarless, woollen flannel shirts with sleeves rolled up. This was to facilitate the rigorous physical effort and flexibility of movement necessary for mucking out and grooming. Braces at that time had no elastic as rubber was expensive, they were made of cotton with no 'give' whatsoever and so soldiers commonly allowed the braces to flop down from the waist so that they could bend over freely. For trousers that fitted loosely (due to the high waist) this meant that they tended to slip down and at first soldiers cinched them in with leather belts. Later on the regimental saddlers began to make belts from the same, plain canvas or wool strapping used for the horses Surcingle and utilising the same double leather strap and buckle arrangement for security (if one strap broke the other would hold and prevent the saddle from coming unseated). One particular feature of these early stable belts was a sewn on (or in) pocket, secured by a stud or clip, within which loose change could be kept, or a pocket watch, as there were no pockets in the breeches. As you might imagine these became very popular as the pocket was useful and the extra breadth afforded by the canvas strapping made them very comfortable. Around about the turn of the 20th century it began to be popular for officers to wear neckties in regimental colours both for sport and less formal, country dress. This habit probably began with the Queens Household troops and Line Cavalry, but quickly spread throughout the Army and it appears as if this use of regimental colours spread to the canvas or wool strapping used to make stable belts. For this reason the stable belts invariably followed the same colour scheme (but not always the same pattern arrangement) of regimental neck ties.This belt is an example of what Australian troops collected when on the Western Front during WW1 and when on leave.Webbing Belt with Badges and Buttons WW1See Mediaarmy, australian army, western front, aif, s.w.ellis, service number 640, 2 m.g.c., buttons, badges, belt, stable belt

The "A" was worn on a colour patch by those who served on Gallipoli. It was also approved for soldiers who served on Lemnos, Imbros & Tenedos Islands, hospital ships on or off Gallipoli. This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065.Colour patch, cloth, rectangular shape, light blue over dark blue. Centre is a brass capital letter "A" attached via a pin on the rear. The patch denotes 10th Batt AIF. The "A" is for ANZAC.Nonemilitary, award, history, campaign,, anzac, a

Chevrons were worn inverted above the wrist on the right arm. The red stripe denotes that the soldier embarked in 1914. The blue stripes are for each year of overseas service. These chevrons were worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065Blue and red Chevrons, cloth, "V" shaped denoting years of service overseas.Nonemilitary, uniform, service, history, chevrons

This badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Returned from Active Service Badge, brass, round with a crown at the top. Centre is the Rising Sun badge emblem. On the rear are two lugs for clothing attachment.Around the outside dia, “Issued by the Dept of Defence” , “Returned from Active service”. Centre of badge, “Australian Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes & Sons MELB, 61406”.military service, returned, history, metal work., ras, badges

John George Duncan McInnes came from Lyall in Victoria. He enlisted in the AIF 29.2.1916 as No 5736 in the 6th Batt aged 26 years. He embarked on 3.7.1916 for England. He then transfered to the 59th Batt AIF. In the field he was hospitalised with Broncho Pneumonia and passed away on 31.12.1916. Refer 782.2, 786P.The outer brown frame has very fine markings in small circle arrangements. The centre photo has a frame edge with a flowing ribbon across the top. The centre photo itself is 100mm wide x 150mm high. The image of McInnes is blurred around the edge of the section in the area with white background. 5736, john george duncan mcinnes, 59th batt, aif

The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918. Mr E.C.Preston of Liverpool was the winner. The prize was 200 pounds. The plaque was to be, As a solace for bereavement and as a memento. The first plaques arrived in Australia during 1922. They were to become commonly known as the Death penny or the Dead mans penny. Francis Charles Wicks, No 2246 enlisted in 14th Reinforcements 28th Batt AIF on 24.7.15 age 33 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 1.10.15, embarked for France 16.3.16, was reported Missing in Action on 29.7.1916 and was then reported Killed in Action the same day in France, confirmed by Court of Inquiry 4.1.17. Refer 2059, his brother James Henry Wicks Regt No 4626.Circular cast bronze plaque with raised relief of Britannia and a lion with two small seals. Around the outside in raised relief is the wording typical to all plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for individual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great WarAround the left side and top of the plaque, “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR” On the right hand side in the rectangular section, “FRANCIS CHARLES WICKS”memorial plaque, 2246, f c wicks, 28th batt aif

The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918.Mr Preston from Liverpool was the winner A prize of 250 pounds.The Plaque was to be as a solace for bereavement and as a Momento.The first Plaues to arrive in Australia durring 1922.They were to become commonly known as THE DEATH PENNY or DEAD MANS PENNY. R.L.Davey enlisted No 5334 in the 14th reinforcements to the 23rd Batt AIF on 27.3.16. He DOW's on 4.5.17.The memorial plaque was given to the family of '"Reuben Leslie, DAVEY.Circular caste bronze with raised relief of Britannia,and a Lion with two small seals .Around the outside in raised relief is wordind typical to all memorial plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for inividual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great War.Around the left side and top of the Plaque."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR". On the Right hand side in the rectangular section. ".Reuben Leslie Davey".memorial plaques, aif

The Toopship A.38 HMAT Ulysses sailed with Reinforcements from Melbourne on 27.10.1915. On board was Archibald Clarkson Jones, 2672, 6th Reinforcements to the 23rd Batt AIF. The photo is part of a collection of items relating to A C Jones. Refer 1040 medals.Black and white photo glued to a backing piece. The backing is cardboard, greyish blue in colour. There is a pressed edge around the photo to give the appearance of a frame.Under the photo is hand written in white ink, Reinforcements 23rd Bat 6th Inf Brigade marching on troopship A.38. In the right hand corner in black ink is, J h bias photo.troopship, a 38, hmat ulysses.

Tuckerman brothers. Rear in the photo. Left Frederick Charles No 4618 enlisted on 28.7.15 in 14th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF age 23 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.16, embark for France 29.3.16, transfer to 2nd Pioneer Batt 5.7.16 with rank of Sapper, WIA 5.8.16 remaining on duty, hospital 14.12.16 with trench Feet, hospital 21.6.18 with PUO then Classed Influenza, discharged from the AIF 24.8.19. Centre at rear Victor. Right Robert Samuel No 742 enlisted on 11.3.15 in C Coy 24th Batt AIF age 33 years. Embark for Egypt 8.5.15, embark for Gallipoli 30.8.15, transfer to 2nd Pioneer Batt 4.3.16 with rank of Sapper, embark for France 19.3.16, discharged from the AIF 29.6.19. Front sitting, Thomas William No 7318, 2nd Australian Tunneling Company AIF. Refer 1265.3 re his service details.Wooden framed, glass covered black and white photograph of the four Tuckerman brothers. Frederick No 4618, Victor, Robert No 742, Thomas No 7318.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history

James BROWN No 5977 enlisted in the AIF in 19th reinforcements 5th Batt on 30.11.1915 aged 32 years 3 months. Embarked for England 27.7.1916, transfer to 37th Battalion 23.9.1916, hospitalised 9.10.1916 with Scabies. Rejoined unit 6.1.1917, allowed Regt No 5977A, embarked for France 25.2.1917. Hospitalised 16.3.1917 with Enteritis, rejoined unit 25.3.1917. Hospitalised 21.5.1917 with Debility, rejoined unit 1.6.1917. Hospitalised 14.6. 1917 with Exhaustion later as growth in groin. From here he gets himself into trouble. Hospitalised 24.12.1917 with Nephritis, discharged from the AIF 9.11.1918 medically unfit.Certificate of Discharge Register No 547 for James BROWN Regt No 5977 AIFdocuments - certificates, military history - army records

Photograph of Norman Watson Bassett, No 463 B Coy. 29th Batt. AIF. Embarked for Egypt 10/11/1915; Embarked for France 23/6/1916; Transferred to H.T. M. Btry 10/9/1916.; to hospital 3/10/1916 with nephritis (kidneys), shell shock, and later, bronchitis. Discharged medically unfit on 9/8/1917.Photo copy for display of soldier (Norman Watson Bassett) standing facing forward holding a whip between his hands.photography-photographs, military, ww1

Colour patch, red & navy blue felt material being the 58th Battalion 1st AIF.colour patch, uniform, 58th

Item relates to John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF. Refer Cat No 41 for his service history.Certificate of Appreciation by the Citizens of the Shire of Tullaroop to Pte John S Howlett No 2676 59th Battalion AIF 1914-5-6. Black & white certificate with red and white flags at top. 6 x dignitaries of the day are pictured. White border mounted, glass front, timber frame with gold inner border & ply backing.certificates, framed, shire

.1) & .2) Brown metal medal, round. Front: “HONOUR TO THE AIF” Back: “EVD GALLIPOLI, FRANCE, PALESTINE ANZAC DAY 1918”medallions, memorabilia

Returned from Active Service No (187814) ? William J HUMPHREY (46) ? Battalion AIF.Yellow metal badge imprinted with Rising Sun motif & printing. Crown on top.Around edge: “ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Inside circle: “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES AIF”badge, active service, returned

William Victor Carson No 3132, enlisted on 20.1.1916 age 18 years 2 months in the 8th reinforcements 57th Bn AIF. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, embark for France 14.5.1917, WIA 30.9 1918 GSW Face, as he moved through the system it was altered to Face and head then to GSW to eye on 9.10.1918 with Right Eye removed, embark for Australia 9.12.1918, discharged from the AIF on 8.3.1919 medically unfit. .1) ID Disc, fibre, octagonal, light brown, 1 hole on L & R sides. .2) ID Disc, fibre, round, dark brown, 1 hole at top..1) Stamped: “CARSON. W. V. 3132 57 BN AIF PRES” .2) Stamped: “W. V. CARSON 3132 57 BN AIF PRES”administrative record, identity disc’s,

Original owners: John GRYLLS Reg No 418, Unit: 4th Light Horse, WWI John Frederic GRYLLS Reg No 51033, Unit: RAAF, WWII John Grylls No 418 enlisted on 19.8.1914 in the 4th LH Regt AIF age 28 years 8 months. He enlisted with the rank of Sergeant having had 3 years prior service in the LH. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 20.5.1915, to hospital 12.12.1915 with Mumps, rejoin unit 22.12.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, transfer to 1st Anzac Cyclist Batt 12.5.1916, promoted to CSM 13.5.1916, promoted to RSM 7.4.1917, hospital 9.7.1917 with Scabies, rejoin unit 31.7.1917, embark for Australia 24.9.1918, disembark Colombo with Lobar Pnuemonia, embark for Australia 10.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 30.3.1919.Fawn wooden frame with white cardboard backing, glass front & rear white hanging cord. Sepia photo of WO Class 2 John GRYLLS with his medals, badges & Certificate of Discharge. All mounted on dark green background & border.Bottom RHS of Montage: “Warrant Officer Class I John Grylls - 418 1st ANZAC Cycle Battalion Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” montage, framed, 418

Biography. Hard cardboard cover, blue with block spine buckram. Black print on front, white print on spine. Motif in black on front cover. 95 pages, cut, thicker paper, off white, illustrated with black & white photos & illustrations. Grey patterned paper end papers.Printed front cover: “6005 PERCY HENRY DAVENPORT, AUSTRALIAN WAR STORIES” “WORLD WAR I AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE 1915 - 1919” Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: “Dedicated To The Memory Of Percy Henry Davenport. A Son of The Bendigo Goldfields. Who Gallantly Served His Country In Both The First And Second World Wars. On Loan To The Bendigo Military Museum By His Son Robert Henry Davenport V.Viet Mobile 0419 764 013 April 2015” Cover motif: “Australian War Stories motif inspired by the seven iterations of the Australian military's Rising Sun Badge” Handwritten in black ink on p92: SUGGESTED READING, AS ROUGH AS BAGS THE 6TH BATTALION 1ST AIF”book, biography

HCA Morrison (Henry Charles Alexander No 2684 57th Bn) This is the only person listed as “HCA” 57th Bn. Joe Fawcett, there are two Regimental numbers re, 1643 & 7981..1) Letter dated 28.2.18 to Master Gordon Schilling from Joe Fawcet. .2) Christmas card, folding with ribbon, central logo 57th Bn AIF..1) Handwritten on front: “On Active Service, Master Gordon Schilling "Burswood" Chisholm Street Wangaratta Vic Aust” .2) “From H C A Morrison (57th Battalion AIF) to Silas & Lil 1918”letters, cards, 57th bn

Two brass round metal badges with crown at top & Rising Sun centre. These badges are numbered on the back and can be traced to the recipient.Around outside below crown: “ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE” Below centre: “AIF”badge, active service, returned

All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history

Horace Stanley GIBSON No 1817 4th Div Sig Coy. KIA. Refer Reg No 34.2 for his service details & war diaries. These diaries were found under a house during a clean up..1) & .2) Both diaries relate to Horace Stanley GIBSON No 1817 AIF when he worked on the Vic Railways prior to the War. Entries are in pen & ink re details of work etc. diaries, gibson

.1) & .2) Troops onboard included 7th Reinforcement to the 5th Battalion AIF. Re G R FREEMAN No 2485 & A MACKAY No 2486. Refer Reg No's 2057P & 2058.3P..1) Photo, original, black & white showing a group of soldiers onboard transport ship Demosthenes on 16.7.1915. .2) Photo, original, black & white showing transport ship Demosthenes with troops lined up on deck on 16.7.1915. .3) Photo, original, black & white showing soldiers in a built up trench system of sandbags. .1) On rear: "Demosthenes 16.7.1915" .2) On rear: "Demosthenes 16.7.1915" .3) "G R FREEMAN Barkly Place Bendigo"photographs, 5th bn, 57th