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Waverley RSL Sub BranchCollage, The Australian Army 1901-2001(Spirit Ordinary People Extraordinary Service)
... Framed Collage featuring an Australian Soldier, a 3D... Extraordinary Service) Framed Collage featuring an Australian Soldier ...Framed Collage featuring an Australian Soldier, a 3D Australian Flag , a brass plated "ration pack" can opener, and campaign ribbons from all conflicts until 2001The Australian Army 1901-2001(Spirit Ordinary People Extraordinary Service) -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, Darge Photographic Co, C 1914-1918
... on the left side, with a black and white portrait of an Australian... of an Australian soldier on the fight side. The soles is in uniform ...Brown cardboard folder. When opened it has to and from on the left side, with a black and white portrait of an Australian soldier on the fight side. The soles is in uniform and holding a stock cane .Left hand side “Darge, the Photographer “ On the rear of the photo is printed. ‘ THE MARLBOROUGH POSTCARD, 125 SWANSTON ST, MELBOURNE ww1, anzac, postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - JACK EMMETT COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF WW1 AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
... on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier taken in a studio with a garden... on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier taken in a studio with a garden ...JACK EMMETT COLLECTION black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier taken in a studio with a garden scene in the background -photographer -Arthur & Son Mount GambierArthur & Son Mount Gambierphoto, soldier, ww1, arthur & son mount gambier -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadge United Nations, C 2000
... Metal Hat Badge worn by an Australian soldier in Timor 2001... melbourne Metal Hat Badge worn by an Australian soldier in Timor ...Metal Hat Badge worn by an Australian soldier in Timor 2001 while serving attached to the UN Forces. Has a brooch type safety fitting for attaching to the hat / beret. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 13ALH escorting prisoners, 1918
... soldiers, escorted by 7 mounted Australian soldiers, marching... of German soldiers, escorted by 7 mounted Australian soldiers ...The 13th Light Horse being Corps Cavalry often had the task of gathering prisoners-of-war from the infantry and moving them to POW compounds behind the front line.Rare photograph of Australian Light Horse escorting prisoners-of-war in large numbers in France during WWI.Black and white photograph of large group of German soldiers, escorted by 7 mounted Australian soldiers, marching through a village street. Photograph is affixed to a heavy card backing."Prisoners captured in the battle of Hamel, France. Escorted by members of the 13th Light Horse Regiment to compound at Bertangles on July 4th 1918."13th light horse, prisoner-of-war, hamel -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Book, Victorian Government, Victoria's World War One Legacy : Recipients of the Victoria Cross : ANZAC centenary, 2014-2018 sharing Victoria's stories & making connections, 2014
... Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne Australian ...The following 26 stories are about outstanding valour on the battlefields of the Great War. They tell the story of men who were recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire’s highest award for bravery in wartime, and now Australia’s pre-eminent award for conspicuous gallantry in combat. Inside cover.31 pages : portraits Includes bibliographical references.non-fictionThe following 26 stories are about outstanding valour on the battlefields of the Great War. They tell the story of men who were recipients of the Victoria Cross, the British Empire’s highest award for bravery in wartime, and now Australia’s pre-eminent award for conspicuous gallantry in combat. Inside cover.australian army, soldiers, world war one, victoria cross, military decorations -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Suzanne Wellborn, Bush heroes : a people, a place, a legend, 2002
... australian army - soldiers - western australia... australian army - soldiers - western australia More than one quarter ...More than one quarter of the Australian soldiers chosen to land on Gallipoli at dawn on 25 April 1915 were Western Australians. Four years later, only one in four of them had escaped death or severe injury. But that morning, by climbing the cliffs under a hail of Turkish bullets, they won a permanent place in Australia's most celebrated national legend. At Gallipoli that was all any of the attacking troops won." "The British and French, whose armies also suffered heavy losses at the Dardanelles, regarded the campaign as nothing but a humiliating military disaster best forgotten. In Australia Gallipoli was hailed as 'the proving of a nation's soul' and the day of the landing became sacred.Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.240.non-fictionMore than one quarter of the Australian soldiers chosen to land on Gallipoli at dawn on 25 April 1915 were Western Australians. Four years later, only one in four of them had escaped death or severe injury. But that morning, by climbing the cliffs under a hail of Turkish bullets, they won a permanent place in Australia's most celebrated national legend. At Gallipoli that was all any of the attacking troops won." "The British and French, whose armies also suffered heavy losses at the Dardanelles, regarded the campaign as nothing but a humiliating military disaster best forgotten. In Australia Gallipoli was hailed as 'the proving of a nation's soul' and the day of the landing became sacred.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, australian army - soldiers - western australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchSusan Jennison et al, Keilor's Anzac memory, 2015
... -and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1914-1918 - australian participation ...An exhibition catalogue. A history of Keilor's contribution to the 1914-18 war effort. Included are sections dealing with the local effort as well as details of the campaigns fought in. A roll of honour concludes the work. Includes illustrations, maps and photographs and bibliography.Bibliography, ill, p.233.non-fictionAn exhibition catalogue. A history of Keilor's contribution to the 1914-18 war effort. Included are sections dealing with the local effort as well as details of the campaigns fought in. A roll of honour concludes the work. Includes illustrations, maps and photographs and bibliography. world war 1914-1918 - australian participation, soldiers - victoria - keilor -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK, 1940
... Front cover: "The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book." Inside... 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 MuseumBook - BOOK, POETRY, Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon, Pre WW1 possibly
... of appreciation for the hospitality extended to an Australian soldier Chas... for the hospitality extended to an Australian soldier Chas. A. Kedge 19.6.18 ...Item relates to Charles Alfred Kedge No.38512 AIF. Refer to Cat. No. 4055P for service details and other information. The book of verse was given to Stephen Tully's wife and Betty and Eileen's stepmother by Charlie Kedge.Small pocket size, felt covers, book "Poems of Adam Lindsay Gordon" Pages 172Inside in fine black pen: "To Mrs Tully, a small token of appreciation for the hospitality extended to an Australian soldier Chas. A. Kedge 19.6.18"book, poetry, gordon -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, B & W, C.1942
... a Australian soldier carrying piggy back style another soldier... showing a Australian soldier carrying piggy back style another ...The photo shows Joe Battilana VX47314 carrying a wounded Bill Jeffers VX52782, Refer Cat No 147 for Jeffers service details, refer Cat No 2463P re details on the German Soldier.Original photograph B & W rectangular shape showing a Australian soldier carrying piggy back style another soldier, a German soldier is walking with them carrying some of their equipment.photographs, german, wounded -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, PORTRAIT WW2, c.WWII
... Coloured head & shoulders portrait of an Australian soldier... photography WW2 Coloured head & shoulders portrait of an Australian ...At this point the person is not known.Coloured head & shoulders portrait of an Australian soldier, name unknown. Shown are a green, orange service ribbon WW2, Two colour patches shown white/blue with grey backing.portraits, photography ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARD WW2, PHOTOGRAPHIC, 2009
... Postcard style black & white photo of 12 Australian... & white photo of 12 Australian soldiers in front of tents. Desert ...Postcard style black & white photo of 12 Australian soldiers in front of tents. Desert in front of them has large quantity of beer bottles in the shape of letters V B. Stamped top right: “DATE: 1941, WHO: 13 Platoon, D Company 2/1st Machine Gun Battalion WHERE: Ikingi, Egypt” Rear: “Note re Legacy & VB”postcard, vb, eygpt, 2/1st -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, THE GREAT WAR, Australian War Memorial et al, Australians at the Great War 1914-1918
... of Australian Soldiers with full kit & steel helmets in front of a tank... cover has large group portrait of Australian Soldiers with full ...Book, paperback, front cover has large group portrait of Australian Soldiers with full kit & steel helmets in front of a tank. 150 pages, illustrated photos, painting & maps.books, the great war, the australians -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Mendelssohn & Co, c.1914-1918
... Black & white portrait, bust & head only of an Australian..., bust & head only of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat ...PTE EDWARD BICKFORD No 1519, 21st Batt AIF, KIA 26.8.1916. Refer Catalogue No 2948.4 for his and his brothers service history. Refer brothers 2950P, 2991P.Black & white portrait, bust & head only of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat. There are no badges on the soldier's uniform. The frame is timber with a 12 mm gold trim on the inner edge.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard, c.1916
... Faded black & white portrait of 3 Australian Soldiers, 2... portrait of 3 Australian Soldiers, 2 standing & 1 seated. All ...There is an undocumented photocopy of original enclosed. Item in the collection re Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details. Alexander Cummin seatedFaded black & white portrait of 3 Australian Soldiers, 2 standing & 1 seated. All wearing great coats, have slouch hats on & carrying gas mask bags.Handwritten on rear: 3 Bugers (sic) Armentieres 1916 photography-photographs, documents - postcards -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Black and White, James Sinclair Lochhead
... Photograph portrait of an Australian soldier in uniform. He... of an Australian soldier in uniform. He is James Sinclair Lochhead (VX58072 ...Photograph portrait of an Australian soldier in uniform. He is James Sinclair Lochhead (VX58072). Lochhead was born on 11 January 1900 at Burnley, Victoria. His next of kin was Margaret Lochhead.lochhead, world war two, j.s. lochhead -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - The Australian Army - A Brief History, Austin, Brigadier M and Lever, Major Geoff, 2001
... of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover... of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying ...A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.A bound volume of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover. This publication includes 11 maps in colour as well as black and white and colour illustrations.A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.australian military, military history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, LTCOL Murray Bourchier, 4th Australian Light Horse, 1917
... Framed photo of 4th Australian Light Horse soldiers posing...Caption: 4th Australian Light Horse soldiers posing... Macleod melbourne Caption: 4th Australian Light Horse soldiers ...Framed photo of 4th Australian Light Horse soldiers posing with captured gun following Beersheba 31 Oct 1917. Caption: 4th Australian Light Horse soldiers posing with captured gun following Beersheba 31 Oct 1917. Photo taken by LTCOL Murray Bourchier -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS B & W
... - location unknown. 3. A scene showing 4 Australian soldiers beside... - location unknown. 3. A scene showing 4 Australian soldiers beside ...See Dean Cat 4575P.1. Scene showing bomb damaged building - location unknown,. 2. Scene of a harbour - showing water and buildings - location unknown. 3. A scene showing 4 Australian soldiers beside an ancient building (Roman). 4. A scene showing 3 Australian soldiers in front of a building wall. It is in a strong sunshine day, The soldiers are on a footpath. Two soldiers have peak caps, one has a slouch hat. All are wearing shorts.1. & 2. - Nil 3. On rear is written 1942 Baalbech, Syria. Bottom, Doug Dean. Jack 'Honesy' (Dec), Front - Bluey Pryor, Andy Crowbeck (Dec). 4. On rear is written - Palestine 1942. Jerusalem Rockfellow Museum. Windy Drow (son - Newbridge), Doug Dean, Brian Dongate QLD.ww2, syria, aust soldiers -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard - black and white, Ismailia - les nouvelles maisons de la Compagnie de Canal, c1917, c1915
... by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War... of trees. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier ...Ismalia is a city in north-eastern Egypt. It would have been part of a booklet available during World War One. A black and white postcard showing a row of double storey housed behind a row of trees. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, ismailia, egypt, world war one, world war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - JACK EMMETT COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF WW1 AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
... on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier taken in a studio with garden... and white photograph mounted on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier ...JACK EMMETT COLLECTION black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of WW1 Australian soldier taken in a studio with garden scene in background - Photographer Kalman , 57-59 Pall Mall BendigoKalman , 57-59 Pall Mall Bendigophoto, soldier, ww1, photographer kalman , 57-59 pall mall bendigo -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPhotographs, Assorted WW2 photographs Middle East
... photos Cairo scenes 4. 7 Australian soldiers (Kodak) 5. 3... of soldiers (velox)) 3. 6 photos Cairo scenes 4. 7 Australian soldiers ...1. 31 photos 2. 7 photos of soldiers (velox)) 3. 6 photos Cairo scenes 4. 7 Australian soldiers (Kodak) 5. 3 photos campsite in the olivesVarious around Middle East -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, c.WW1
... Australian soldiers in uniform. Back row standing, middle row seated... Australian soldiers in uniform. Back row standing, middle row seated ...Letter written by Pte J.P. Vercoe No. 2530, 5th Reinforcement, 60 Batt, 15th Infantry Brigade. AIF Abroad. Part of the Cooper Collection. J.P. Vercoe believed to be in the group photo.Black and white photographic postcard of a group of WW1 Australian soldiers in uniform. Back row standing, middle row seated in chairs and front row sitting on the ground. Handwritten letter on back.Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter from “J,P, Vercoe to Ethel dated 19/1/1917”j.p. vercoe, cooper collection, photograph, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARD
... Torn black and white photo of two Australian soldiers posed...Two soldiers identified as follows (unsure who is who). 1 ...Two soldiers identified as follows (unsure who is who). 1. "Allan James Cuthbertson". No.1816. Enlisted 12/1/1915. AURO 18, 4th Reo's 12 Battalion. Embarked 19/4/1915. RTA 31/3/1919. 2. "Arthur Edward Cuthbertson". Enlisted 19/1/1915, Age 22. 3rd Field Coy Engineers No. 5169. Embarked 17/12/1915. RTA 12/5/1919.Torn black and white photo of two Australian soldiers posed, with one standing and one seated in full uniform. On back is postcard format with the names. End of postcard looks to be rotted away.On back, scribbled in pencil, "A.J. & A.E. Cuthbertson and two Hobart".photograph, ww1, soldiers, allan james cuthbertson, arthur edward cuthbertson -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
... and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying... and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying... of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle ...The medal was created for sale to the public to raise funds for the provision of troop comforts material.Medallion distributed during World War 1 by the South Australia Division of the Australian Comforts Fund. This medallion was apparently used for fund raising by the ACF to support the welfare of Australian service personnel. The medallion is 52mm diameter by 5mm thick and is made from copper. The medallion has a swivel and a loop at the top for attaching a chain or ribbon. Mintage total not known. The Reverse side of the medallion is embossed with the words "New Guinea", "Egypt", "Gallipoli", "France", "Palestine", "Salonika" and "Mesopotamia" within an olive wreath. The obverse side of the medallion has an embossed image of the head and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle at the high port position. The edge of the medallion is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Medallion has suffered edge damage and has been cleaned extensivelyThe reverse side of the medallion is embossed with the words "New Guinea", "Egypt", "Gallipoli", "France", "Palestine", "Salonika" and "Mesopotamia" within an olive wreath. The obverse side of the medallion has an embossed image of the head and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle at the high port position. The edge of the medallion is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Stokes & Sonsww1, medallion, south australia, acf, australian comforts fund -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Ceremorial Object, David J Thomas
... Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest wounds... Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest wounds ...Grey Wooden Cross with name and Photograph and story of deceased soldier. Signed up Sept 6th 1965 and died eleven months later from chest woundsDavid J Thomas 21 enlisted Rifleman. One of eighteen Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest woundswooden cross, david j thomas -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - ENLISTMENT POSTER, St. Leigh & Co. Ltd, Original WW1
... Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian... of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles ...A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic.Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles in Turkey. In colour showing map of that part of Turkey. Poster laminated with layer of clear plastic to protect it.On top says "A CALL FROM THE DARDENELLES" On bottom "ENLIST NOW" In middle "COO-EE - WON'T YOU COME"ww1, recruitment poster -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, VIETNAM WAR
... Colour photograph of a group of Vietnam War era Australian... Australian Soldiers. Four soldiers are watching a fifth laying bricks ...Part of the KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN No. 397661, collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Colour photograph of a group of Vietnam War era Australian Soldiers. Four soldiers are watching a fifth laying bricks. Four children are looking on. Army vehicle in the backgrouynd. Photograph has a white border.Stamped on back: "Kodak Ink Jet Paper". vietnam war, kevin john herdman, australian army -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS GENERAL, 1) Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd et al, 1) 1.11.1940
... The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book. .2) Soft covered green book, 96.... Titled The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book. .2) Soft covered ....1) Property of Howard M DAY. .2) A digest of happenings in Australia 1940 - 1945, distributed by the Red Cross. Both items issued to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282, 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details also 87, 88, 89, 90..1) Red leatherette covered book, 128 pages. Titled The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book. .2) Soft covered green book, 96 pages. Titled While You Were Away. books - military, diaries, documents - notebooks
