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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cornstalk Publishing, Your old battalion : war and peace verses, 1926
A collection of world war one poetryp.190.non-fictionA collection of world war one poetryaustralian poetry, world war 1914-1918 - poetry -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Portrait, Pte W.C. Kelly DCM 46th Infantry Battalion
Father of William and Jack Kelly who both served in WWIIPortrait, Photographic; W.C.Kelly. DCM Wooden frame with gold coloured inlay. on light green mounting board. Paper and cork backing. Sealed with duck tape. Picture frame hook with hanging wire Self adhesive label stuck to glass bottom left hand corner/ 4521 PTE W. C. Kelly D.C.M /46th. Inf. Btn. 1st. A.I.F. portrait -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Flag, A Company 6th Battalion
Antecedent unit of 5/6 RVRFlag made up of two horizontal recangles, purple over Maroon with a large off white "A" sewn in the middle 6 battalion, a comapany, melbourne rifles, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, EPNS S&S, 58-32 Battalion HQ COY Command Trophy
Essendon shooting cupHistoricalSilver trophy shaped as a standard trophy with two handles and the main area has been engraved with a flower like pattern58 - 32. BN. H.Q. COY COMD. Trophy 1953 LT F.W. Hill Sig Pl 1954 SGT D.W Gray Tpt Pl 1955 L.TRBLANGDON Tpt Pl5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, command trophy -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph of 2/6th Battalion, Land mine explodes from 2/6th Battalion Exercise in WWII
A historical photo on display in the HQ ground levelHistorical photo of the 2/6th Battalion during WWIIWood glass frame, with historical photo graph of a photo taken on 7th February 19435/6rvr, bhq, 5/6rvr bhq, 2/6th bn, photo -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Honour Board - Champion Section, 5/6 Battalion Champion Section Honour Board
The Honour Board of C Coy 5/6 RVR Champion Section, it has recorded the champion section between 1997-1998, 2009-2010, and 2022, there are no other records, it also contains the name of the OC during 95-98. The honour board contains the unit badge and the company symbol -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Functional object - Stamp Press, 58 Battalion Stamp Press, 1916-1919
5/6 RVR draws its lineage from 58Bn Essendon RiflesSmall, black, metal machine with lever arm to push an impression of 58th Bn Essendon Rifles mark. The machine is decorated with gold filigrees and there is a thin red line around the base 58Bn badge on base of stamp press58th battalion, essendon, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque - Large, 58/32 Infantry Battalion City of Essendon
Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber with smaller shield located in center constructed of red painted timber with City of Essendon regiment painted in the foreground. 58/32 bn, wark vc club, plaque, essendon rifles -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Mixed media - Framed Badges and Lanyard, 58/32 Infantry Battalion Essendon Rifles
Unit that 5/6RVR draws its lineageFramed red cloth shoulder patches and gold coloured metal hat and collar badges and red and black woven lanyard of the 58th/ 32nd Inf Bn Essendon Rifles.These are the Titles Embroidered Sign Formation, Lanyard, Collar and Hat badges of the 58th/32 Inf. Bn. City of Essendon Regiment which was formally known as the Melbourne Rifles. Presented to the Museum by Capt. I. Rainford. 1 rvr officers mess trust, wark vc club, 58/32 battalion -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Baldrick, Drum Majors Sash 58/32 Infantry Battalion, 1957
Worn on ceremonial occasions by the unit drum majorGreen sash on red leather backing. Is embroidered with spun gold and red silk. Has unit battle honours and a large unit badge embroidered on face. There are 2 small black sticks held to the face with gold rings There is a small, oval, inscribed plaque on the obverse face" Presented to the Regiment by the Honorary Colonel Major General S.H.Porter C.B.E., D.S.O., E.D March 19575/6rvr, 58/32 battalion, 5/6 pipes and drums -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Coin - 5/6 Battalion Coin, 5/6 Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment
the 5/6 RVR unit coin -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Newsletter, 24th Battalion Association, 1946 Newsletter, 1946
Unique and significant, could be only surviving copyA4 paper sheetSee Photo for complete details -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Assorted service medals, 1939-1945, H.F,Glare. 2/24 Battalion
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Assorted medals, 1939-1945, Awarded to Private Harold Hodgson, 2nd 7th Infantry Battalion
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Private C.P.Millist, 37th Battalion A.I.F
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Private William Grace, 7th Battalion A.I.F. WW1
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Thomas Sylvester Yanner, No 9 12th Battalion. Tasmania
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Private Sydney Watts, No 281 22nd Infantry Battalion-2nd Australian Machine Gun Company
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Private Charles J Palmer, 2/33 Battalion 2nd AIF
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Belgium grave, Thomas Mckinley Private 8 Battalion KIA 11/09/1916, 32 years of age
Photo and WW1 Memorial ribbon Buried near Ypres -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - MUD AND BLOOD: Albury's Own 23rd Australian Infantry Battalion, Pat Share, 1978
The 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.non-fictionThe 2/23rd Infantry Battalion was raised at the Albury Showgrounds in New South Wales in June 1940, as part of the 26th Brigade. Initially the brigade belonged to the 7th Division but in early 1941 moved to the 9th Division. The need fo larger quarters saw the battalion transferring to a new camp at Bonegilla to complete their training .before sailing for the Middle East in November. Most of those enlisted in this Battalion were volunteers from the Albury Wodonga area the Aldermen of Albury expressend the wish that the unit be given the title of "Albury's Own" and this was accepted on its behalf but the commanding officer. The men of the 2/23 rd Battalion served with honour in the Middle East, including at the Siege of Tobruk and El Alamein. After returning to Queensland for training in jungle warfare conditions, they were then deployed to New Guinea and Tarakan. This book tells the story of the service and brotherhood demonstrated by the men of "Albury's Own." Written and composed by officers and men of the 2/23 Battalion, A.I.F. 9th Division, while on active service, Palestine, Tobruk, Syria and El Alamein.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Bulletin CITATION. Joynt, Lieutenant William Donovan, 8th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF
An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin about Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. This is a recount of the citation of his war service in 1918 when he won the Victoria Cross. 'For the most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack on Herleville Wood, near Chuignes, Peronne on the 23rd August 1918. The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the war service of Legatee Donovan Joynt that led to him being awarded the Victoria Cross. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of 2 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the VC citation of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 15.5.1986. Page No 25 and No 26donovan joynt, vc, citation -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Alexander McCubbin, The red and white diamond : authorised history of the twenty-fourth battalion A.I.F, 1920
A history of the 24th Infantry Battalion AIFIll, maps, p.340.A history of the 24th Infantry Battalion AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - australia - history -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, H. H. Champion, "With the Twenty-Second" : a history of the Twenty-Second Battalion, A.I.F, 1919
A regimental history of the 22nd Battalion 1st AIFIll, p.132.non-fictionA regimental history of the 22nd Battalion 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Tyrells, The Fighting Thirteenth: The History of the Thirteenth Battalion A.I.F, 1924
A regimental history of the 13th battalion 1st AIFRare book, maps, p.167.non-fictionA regimental history of the 13th battalion 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, H. H. Champion, "With the Twenty-Second" : a history of the Twenty-Second Battalion, A.I.F, 1919
A regimental history of the 22nd Battalion 1st AIFIll, p.132.non-fictionA regimental history of the 22nd Battalion 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, G.W. Green & Sons, The Thirty-ninth : the history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, 1934
The history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World WarIll, maps, p.371.non-fictionThe history of the 39th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World Warworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Peel, John, Walk Tall: with the 2nd Battalion 1st ARVN Regiment
Australia, in 1962 committed 30 Army instructors to train the emerging Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) with the aim of enhancing a military alliance with the United States of America. The training task continued for 10 years and involved 990 Australians and 10 New Zealanders as the war escalated. This account reflects the experience of an unlikely member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) who became the last Australian Warrant Officer to srve with the highly regarded 1st ARVN Regiment.Australia, in 1962 committed 30 Army instructors to train the emerging Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) with the aim of enhancing a military alliance with the United States of America. The training task continued for 10 years and involved 990 Australians and 10 New Zealanders as the war escalated. This account reflects the experience of an unlikely member of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) who became the last Australian Warrant Officer to srve with the highly regarded 1st ARVN Regiment.vietnam war 1961 - south vietnam, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), 1st arvn regiment, john (jack) peel, new zealand, 2nd battalion -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Country Victoria's Own -150 Year History of the 8th/7th Battalion
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Janette Whelan Editorial Services, 9th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment: Vietnam Tour Of Duty 1968 - 1969: On Active Service
It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.It became a tradition for infantry battlaions to write the history of their Tour of Duty in Vietnam. For most this was acheived soon after their return to Australia. (RAR was an exception.9th battalion, royal australian regiment, vietnam