THOMAS ROBINS HILSON. Refer Cat No 1516P for Service History also 1517.Large, dark, wooden framed photo of soldier in peak cap and great coat.On front: “THOMAS ROBINS HILSON No. 2088, 3rd Reo's 38th Batt AIF. Enlisted 22.03.1916 aged 18, Discharged from AIF 8.8.1919. Donated by Mrs Reay Joyner” On back in black texta: Information.photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, hilson

This is undated. They are still using .303 rifle: Dated 1970- 1962 original.This is a two sided copy of an original 38 Bn camp document. This copy is a yellow colour with black ink. This copy shows layout of tent, equipment and webbing. the drawing shows 8 men to a tent. Of interest is that item one a paillasse. The original had a light red stain in centre. On the daily routine page they were allowing two "Smoke -O" for ten minutes, morning and afternoon.passchendaele barracks trust, camp instructions, 38th battalion

Photo is; Robert John Milligan No 1877 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 34 in 2nd reinforcements 38th Bn, embarked for England 16.8.1916, due to getting into trouble he does not embark for France until 3.1.1918, WIA 30.8.1918 GSW to Arm and Thigh, discharged from the AIF 20.3.19120Postcard photo sepia tone showing a soldier standing hands behind back, has Sergeants stripes on one arm, studio background, inscription on front.On front in black, “Yrs sincerely R.J.Milligan”, On rear in pencil, “R.J. Milligan C/- J. Milligan Maiden Gully”photographs, 38th bn,

Raymond Aubrey Gardiner enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 8.7.16. Embarked 20.10.16. He passed Lewis Gunnery School in England and was then in the field 3 months when he was KIA by shell fire on 4.10.17. A brother Claude served in the 46th Batt. Refer 1896.Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re R.A Gardiner. 1. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour, replica not engraved. 2. Victory Medal, gold colour."2325 A.Cpl RA Gardiner 38 Bn AIF"medals, military, history

.1) William James Hogan No 1645 38th Bn, original photo, refer Cat No 1510 for service details. .2) Charles Ernest Newton MM, No 951 enlisted on 25.3.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 20 years 3 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made L/Cpl 4.6.1917, WIA 7.4.1917 Gassed, rejoin unit 22.8.1917, hospital 13.10.1917 with P.U.O then Influenza, rejoin unit 10.1.1918, Made Cpl 17.8.1918, awarded “MM” 26/31st August 1918 near Clery sur Somme, WIA 2nd occasion 2.9.1918 Gas poisoning, rejoin unit 16.1.1919, RTA 22.9.1919, discharged from the AIF 1.2.1920. Refer also 5039.3P.Two photos 1 sepia 1 B & W portraits of soldiers in uniform no hats on. .1) Soldier arms crossed Sgt stripes on arm. .2) Soldier with “MM” ribbon on..1) On rear, “France 8.1.1919, To Tead from Bill, memories of Paris Trip 1918”. On front, “ W.J.Hogan, yours sincerely 9.1.1919”. .2) On rear, “C.E.Newton”.photographs, 38th bn, c coy, mm

Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Black bottle with long neck, made of black glass with black metal screw top and label front and backKapyong 1989 is at top of label with emblem between, then 111, 38th year, Kapyong, Commemorative Port. 750 ml. Wine made in Australia. 18% Alc/vol. Mt Aitken Vineyard Gisborne Vic On the back of the bottle

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. Service details: *National Service Training - Puckapunyal 6.1.1954 to 6.4.1954 *CMF - 38th Battalion to the end of 1964. *Vietnam visit - 18.2.1970 to 4.3.1970. *RAASC with the rank of Captain - 1974 to 1975. Royal Australian Corps of Transport with the rank of Major. Retired 30.6.1988.Framed black and white photograph of a group of soldiers in uniform. Soldiers are arranged in five rows. Caption at the bottom lists the names of the soldiers in the photograph, relevant dates and the location where the photograph was taken. Frame is made of metal with a stand attached to the back.Photograph lists: '14 Platoon D Company 15 National Service Battalion, 6/1/1954, 6/4/1954, Puckpunyal' plus names.photograph, national service, puckapunyal, keving john herdman

The letter written to “Jim” (Joseph ?) from France on “15.5.1918”. Believed to be from his brother Alf Ferris. Letter also is incomplete as the last sentence is “I went to see the 38th Battn and I saw”. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details. Refer Cat No 4196.3 for Joseph’s details.Hand written letter on faintly lined yellowish paper with writing on both sides.letters, personal, ww1

The item goes with 1321 Photo Print Box owned by Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War. Refer cat No 1280 for service details. Refer also 1317P, 1320P.Brown paper envelope containing black paper printing masks for B&W negatives. The holes are in various rectangular, circular and oval shapes.Envelopes in marked "Kodak Printing Masks. Size 2 Br. (2 1/4"x3 1/4") 9d per pkt."photography, print, accessory, grinton

Charles "Watty" McLeod No 944 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 25.2.16, embarked for England 20.6.16. Hospitalised at sea with "Chill"1916, Gastroenteritis 1916, WIA 1917 "Gassed", hospital again in 1918 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF on 30.4.1919 with the rank of Cpl. Refer 1644P, 1645..1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) Re C.W McLeod. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replacement, not engraved. .2) Badge, bronze "Returned from Active Service". Round with Rising Sun and scroll with "Australian Military Forces AIF" in centre and crown atop. Rear is stamped with a number and has 2 lugs for attaching to clothes..1 "944 Cpl CW McLeod 38 Bn AIF" .2 "Issued by Dept of Defence Returned from Active Service 111659"medals, military, active service

W.J.C.Harder, No 2096 enlisted 27.6.1916 age 19 years in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Bn AIF, embarked for England 25.8.1916, embark for France 20.12.1916, WIA 14.4.1917 GSW to back, rejoin unit 24.4.1917, transfer to 10th L.T.Mortar Battery 15.6.1917, hospital 3 days with diarrhoea then later 4 days with Debility, transfer back to 38th Bn 29.8.1917 and a month later detached to 10 L.T.M.Battery again, killed accidentally 24.2.1918. A report stated that on 24.2.1918 at 2 pm he was No 3 on a gun in the Warneton sector when a premature explosion in the barrel on the 26th shell killed him instantly. The letter/card to Mr J Pierce is the Father of George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his service details, award and death..1) Single one sided card with black edge. On the front are two flags at the top in colour. .2) Envelope with black edging, postage stamped and a red one penny stamp, address hand written in black..1) No 2096, Gunner William James Carl Harder accidentally killed in Action France February 24th 1918. .2) On the front in ink “Mr Pierce Sebastion”sympathy, cards, military.

The 67th Battalion was raised in mid 1912 as a local militia training battalion in Bendigo. During World War One, many of its members enlisted in the newly formed 38th Battalion which was raised in Bendigo in 1916. At one point it was a garrison battalion stationed at Queenscliff. It was disbanded in 1918 and became the area 38th Battalion. The colours were laid up in St Paul's Cathedral in Bendigo on October 25th 1929. In 2006, with the cathedral needing to carry out repairs and alterations, the colours were offered to Bendigo's Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum. On 17th April, 2007 under direction from RSM Ceremonial, the colours were re-laid up in the museum in a ceremony conducted by the Reverend Peta Sherlock and witnessed by church and RSL members after 12 months of planning and putting together..1) Middle banner in the photograph. Rectangular banner representing the colours of the 67th Battalion on an olive green background. In the centre is a circular red medallion featuring an embroidered battalion badge. A purple circular border with 'Bendigo Infantry' on it surrounds the red medallion. All are surrounded by a gold and silver wreath depicting the flowers and leaves of the golden wattle. '67' is embroidered on the top right hand corner. The banner is fringed on three sides in gold. Two cords with gold and olive tassels are attached to the top right hand corner. A sewn sleeve for the pike is on the right hand side. .2) Wooden pike with metal spear head on end. A metal ring encircles the handle of the pike.battalion colours, 67th battalion, military banners, unit badges

These are the minutes and other documents relating to the Bendigo RSL Billiards Competition. The minutes are from 1962 - 1980, other lose documents are within these years. The newspaper cuttings are results in the Bendigo Advertiser. Teams mentioned throughout are: Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat RSL's, 38th Bn, 6th Btn, Navy, Tobruk, 105th Anti Tank.Collins Minute book, ruled blue lines, minutes are hand written in blue pen. As well there are 13 pages typed and hand written inside, they are Annual & Financial reports, balance sheets, lists of Billiards players, newspaper cuttings pasted in. the lose sheets are various sizes from note to foolscap.brsl, smirsl, billiards, compettition

William James Hogan No 1645 enlisted on 1.3.16 in the 1st reinforcements 38th Batt AIF age 27 years 5 months, embarked 20.6.1916, made L/Cpl 11.11.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made Cpl 14.12.1916, promoted to SGT Cook 31.8.1918, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.19. Refer 1519P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re W.J Hogan. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal, replica not engraved."1645 SGT W.J Hogan 38 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Photos relate to CAPTAIN R EMOND's WWII service in the Middle East & North Africa. 2782.7 - 2782.9 relate to Queen Elizabeth's visit to Bendigo in March 1954. 2782.11 & 2782.12 depict soldiers marching through Charing Cross, Bendigo. 2782.13 shows CAPTAIN EMOND & Gov Dallas Brooks inspecting the 38th Battalion.Collection of black & white photos & documents related to CAPTAIN RUSS EMOND. Copied photos & captions have been glued to A4 pages. x 13 pages in blue plastic display folder..13) "14 Mar 55. The Gov of Vic Sir Dallas Brookes inspecting guard of honour from 38 Inf Bn. Guard Commander - Capt Russ Emond"documents - copies, photography-photographs-copies, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

William James Leslie Newell No 485 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt AIF on 2.3.16 age 32 years 4 months. Embarked for England 20.6.16, embark for France 22.11.16, hospital with Scabies 23.12.16. As a Battalion Runner on 12.10.17 east of Ypres he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, discharged from the AIF on 27.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re W J L Newell "MM"/. .1) Military medal .2) War medal 1914 - 1919, replica not engraved. .3) Victory medal, replica not engraved." 485 Pte W J L Newell 38/ Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust

Leonard Edwin Bliss VX59955 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.45 he was a Sapper in 2/8th Field Company. He re enlisted later No 3/400361 and served with 3 RAR in Korea. After that he served with the 38th Batt North Victorian Regiment. Medal set, miniatures, court mounting, set of (9) Re L.BLISS. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Korea Medal 7. UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Items were part of a film developing kit used by Jack Grinton who served as No 1043, 38th Batt AIF 1916-19. This was his second outfit. During his service he took hundreds of photos and developed many in England. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1248.2, 1317P, 1320P.Tools used in photo developing. .1 Device with wooden handle .2 Wooden handle with metal point .3 Silver coloured metal spool .4 Black metal spool .5 Small metal rodphotography, accessories

The 38 Bn AIF was raised in Bendigo 1916. After WW1 the local C.M.F. ZUnit became the 38 Bn Northern Victorian Regiment. It was shut down in 1962.1. B & W Photo of 38 Bn Colours, being marched with a colour party past the fountain at Charing Cross, Bendigo. The soldier's uniform is battledress, slouch hat, and black boots. They have .303 rifles at the slope. 2. B & W photo taken in front of the 38 Bn colour party. There are civilians lining the march. The soldiers are in battle dress slouch hats with .303 rifles at the slope arms position.1. Rear - "38th B colour party. Colours represent the dead and are guarded and carried by escort. 1 WO, 1 set 2 Officers. Queens colours carried by Senior Officer and Junior carries Battalion Colours. ANZAC 1950" 38 bn, anzac day 1950

Metal trophy cup on dark wooden base. Inscription on the cup & small metal plaque attached to the base.On cup: "WON BY 38TH BATT TEAM, SIGNALING, SEYMOUR 1926, CAPT W L TRESSIDDER, SGT R BEATTIE, PTE D STILLWELL, B SILKE, R CLARKE" On base: "PRESENTED TO CAPT W L TRESSIDDER BY THE TEAM"trophy, award, signalling 38th

The cards were sent from Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 B Coy 38th Bn. .2) Main text of letter is that he is alive and well and that they have been in and out of the Trenches. .3) Main text is that he is alive and well and that they will be going to France by the end of the month. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details and death..1) Xmas card folding 4 pages joined by a brown ribbon in a bow, front has a raised gold Rising Sun with text and music bars, centre has a 4 line short poem followed by a Xmas greeting, hand written at the bottom in ink. .2) Silk Post card with card surround, centre has silk sewing with flags, flowers, writing in gold, an open section that allows for a small card insert with message on, rear has a hand written letter in pencil. .3) Post card B & W with drawing at top followed by a poem of 5 verses, signed in pencil, rear has a hand written letter in pencil..1) Inside, “From Jim to Father” .2) On silk, “I’m thinking on you”. On small card, “From your loving son”. On rear, “France 31.4.1917, Dear Mother, love from Jim xxx”. .3) On front, “To my truest of Pals, my Mother, from Jim”. On rear, “Nov 6th 1916, Dear Mum, goodbye from Jim”.postcards, xmas, 38th bn, b coy

Lancelot George Edward Cleaver No 33 enlisted in the 38th Batt HQ AIF on 23.2.1916 age 33 years 9 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea 11.7.1916 with Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospital 2.12.1916 with Influenza, hospital 26.8.1918 with PUO, returned to Australia 4.12.1918 classed Asthmatic, discharged from the AIF on 22.2.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2 re L G E CLEAVER 1. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved 2. Victory Medal2. 33 PTE L G E CLEAVER 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history

Claude Montgomery Gardiner enlisted on 30.7.17 in the 8th reinforcements 39th Batt AIF age 18 years. He embarked for England on 2.2.18. Transferred to the 46th Batt on 5.6.18. Embarked for France 15.7.18. WIA 23.8.18, GSW to Thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.3.19. He had a brother KIA in the 38th Batt. Refer 1507.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.M Gardiner. 1. War Medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 2. Victory Medal." 3303 Pte C.M Gardiner 46 Bn A.I.F"medals, military, history

Andrew Campbell No 2053 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 3 months. Embark for England 25.9.1916, embark for 20.12.1916. WIA 4.3.1917 GSW’s Back and left forearm, return to Australia records stating SW’s left Thorax, left arm, hand and Buttock, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1918.Cardboard cover in light green with 2 inset photographs, Andrew Campbell & Charlotte Egan. The book is re the letters Andrew wrote to his sweetheart Charlotte (Chatty). The book is accompanied by photograph's document, etc.books - correspondence, military history - army

Thomas Henry COLE No 2297 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn on 6.10.1916 age 37 years 8 months. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 28.3.1917, WIA 18.4 1917 GSW’s arm, leg and buttock, RTA 8.11.1918 for discharge re wounds, discharged from the AIF 5.6.1919 medically unfit.Wooden frame, green border with glass front. Oval picture insert of soldier at bottom of photo. Appreciation Certificate to Private T H Cole.Presented to Private T H COLE by the People of Epsom. In grateful appreciation of his services for King & Country in the Great War. Dated 1.2.1919.documents - certificates, frame accessories

Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch

The items relate to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. This collection of photographs consists of scenes from the front and various locations in France and the UK. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by Jack Grinton during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. See also 1290.2P and 4528.2PBlack three ringed plastic folder in a rectangular black plastic box. Folder contains one labelled section containing numerous black and white photographs. Photographs are displayed in clear plastic pockets. A hand written label is stuck to the spine of the box..1) One labelled divider in blue ink: 'PHOTO'S (JEAN G)'. .2) On spine label handwritten in blue ink: 'PHOTOGRAPHS, JEAN GRINTON'.38th battalion, books - albums, photography - photographs, john 'jack' grinton, western front

The diary belonged to Sgt Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The diary contains a list of 44 photos that he took. All but 2 have been identified. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and photos that he took during the War. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details, Refer 1317P, 1320P. Australian Comforts Fund. Red cloth cover with silver print and silver circle with red 6 pointed star."The Australian Comforts Fund Gift Diary 1919" "All Comforts Free" "Hand written details of all Jacks particulars"diary, document, jack grinton, ww1

The original photo was in a collection that belonged to Charles Walter McLeod No 944, C Coy 38th Batt AIF. He served with Jack Grinton. Jack bought his first camera in Cape Town on the way to England. By wars end he had taken hundreds of photos. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1320P, 1319.3.Copy of original photo of Jack Grinton in uniform with possibly his first camera. Typed notes underneath. The original photo was taken in England in 1916. photography, military