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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Telephone - Field, Standard telephones and Cables Pty Ltd, Telephone, 1942
... ) was used during her war service.... issued) was used during her war service. von devonie bromley ...Von Devonie Bromley was in the AWAS, signaler, driver, in Nhill, Victoria, in WW2. The field telephone (army issued) was used during her war service.Khaki coloured heavy metal box with a strap holder on each end and a hinged lid. A clip to close is attached with a screw. A wide canvas strap for carrying, is attached. A clip to close is attached with a screw on the front of the box. The box is fitted out with a field telephone and instructions for use printed on a brass plate inside the lid. Two of two (L3544).Tele set S MK V 842von devonie bromley, field telephone, army communications ww2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell Historical Society, Concongella Honour Roll WW1 Concongella School, 1919
... School. It contains histories of war service in World War 1 of 32... School. It contains histories of war service in World War 1 of 32 ...This is a copy of an honor book at the Concongella State School. It contains histories of war service in World War 1 of 32 Men with Concongella district connections.Purple plastic cover with a taped white card containing title, black plastic binding Title on spine Red Tape, White Print.Honor roll WW1 Concongella Schoolstawell ww1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, H.M.A.S.ADELAIDE
... On 1 September 1939 Adelaide (I) commissioned for war... Adelaide (I) commissioned for war service under the command ...On 1 September 1939 Adelaide (I) commissioned for war service under the command of Captain HA Showers RAN, and operated on the Australian coast for defence of trade.This is a limited print of HMAS Adelaide. No 6 in a series of 25. Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversary.White bordered coloured print mounted on M.D.F.board.H.M.A.S.ADELAIDE,an improved Chatham class light crusier,shown during service in the Second World War. No 6 in a series of 25 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75 TH ANNIVERSARYh.m.a.s., navy, royal australian navy, ship, cruiser, ww2, world war two, lara r.s.l. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals Minatures
... 39-45 Star, Pacific Star Defence Medal, War Medal...-45 Star, Pacific Star Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian ...39-45 Star, Pacific Star Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal Minaturesmedals -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Ribbons, Group 1, 4 ribbon group, Group 2, 4 ribbon Group, Group3, 2 Ribbon Group
... 3 x Ribbon Bar Groupings. Group 1 - Korean War Service.... Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth ...WW 2, Korean War, VietnamWW2, Korean War, Vietnam War3 x Ribbon Bar Groupings. Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Group 2 - War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939 -1945, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Korea Medal. Group 3 - Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Key Tab
... by the US Army for war service. It was used throughout WWII... requisitioned by the US Army for war service. It was used throughout ...Door key tab from the USS Weeroona when requisitioned by the US Army for war service. It was used throughout WWII as a barracks and quarter ship throughout the war. A round brass key tab used by the US Army on the Weeroona.U.S.S. Weeroona 90uss weeroona, wwii, key tab -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medalion, Unknown
... World War II 60 years 1945 - 2005 on one side. World War II... War II, service to Australia on the reverse. Presented ...Nil60 year medallion presented to service men and women who served during WW11World War II 60 years 1945 - 2005 on one side. World War II, service to Australia on the reverse. Presented in a cardboard box with writing on the lid 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. For Service to Australia. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Picture, c1918
... Mitcham RSL collection History of war service- enlisted... Mitcham melbourne Mitcham RSL collection History of war service ...Mitcham RSL collection History of war service- enlisted Geelong 25/8/1915 aged 18. Died 15/4/1917 Bristol England age 19Picture containing service memorabilia for Pentzlyn, Charles Stewart memorial plaque (Dead mans penny) Memorial certificate Kings letter Mothers badge Victory Medal & Mothers medal Photograp |Mounted in black frame Medals & memorial plaque inscribed with namemilitary history, army -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Gold Badge
... WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had...WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had ...WW2 War Service Badge issued to former soldiers who had served within the boundaries of Australia and who were, therefore, not eligible for the RAS badge. To be worn on civilian clothing.Gold badge with crown on top, rising sun in middle, an anchor at the bottom.On front: Service at bottom of crown. Australia is written at bottom, under anchor. On back: 1948, Issued by C'Wealth Govt, Amor Sydney. 49241australia, wwii, world war 2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Honour Board, 1925 (estimated)
... . Members who subsequently died on World War 1 service also listed. ... Macleod melbourne world war 1 4th light horse 20th light horse ...Honour Board, wooden construction, with gold lettering listing members of the 4th (late 20th) Corangamite Light Horse. Members who subsequently died on World War 1 service also listed. world war 1, 4th light horse, 20th light horse, memorials, corangamite, militia units, colac -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Korea Biographies 2001 50th. Anniversary Commemoration, 2001
... Stories of Korean War veterans, service nurses and war...Military History Stories of Korean War veterans, service ...Stories of Korean War veterans, service nurses and war widows who represented the Australian Korean War veteran community in the official mission to Korea in April 2001 to commemorate the 50th.anniversary of the Korean War.military history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Discharge Sergeant Wheeler, 27 February 1946
... time war service. Clarrie Wheeler was a local (Tatura) Farmer... time war service. Clarrie Wheeler was a local (Tatura) Farmer ...The recipient of the Certificate of Discharge, SGT. Wheeler C.L. V374575, served in the Volunteer Defence Corps on part time war service. Clarrie Wheeler was a local (Tatura) Farmer, married to May Wheeler.Wood framed photocopy of a certificate of discharge with crest of Australia at top & signatures at bottom. Black printing. No 39219certificates, raaf, certificate of discharge, sgt c l wheeler -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION, Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves, 2005
... the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA... of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. ...: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services ...Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Army Uniform Accessories, 1939-45
... 15 Items from Estate of William Culkin, relating to his war... war service (WW2). Personal effects displayed in a clear ...Pieces from the uniform and personal effects of W. Culkin (Army WW2)15 Items from Estate of William Culkin, relating to his war service (WW2). Personal effects displayed in a clear topped box.|1x photo (sepia) of W. Culkin|Stripes|Colours (felt)|Colours (metal)|1x rising sun hat badge|1x prayer book (R.C.)|2x metal "Australia"s for shoulder straps|2x ID tags|1x summary of conditions of awards|1x description of ribbon awarded|2x compliments from Minister of State for the ArmyVarioustatura, ww2, uniform, uniforms, army -
Wangaratta High School
Military Service Certificate, 1919
... Black and white certificate commemorating the war service... certificate commemorating the war service of former WHS student Lt ...Many families at this time obtained and framed these military service certificates. This was part of the empire spirit of 1914. The prose at the top of the certificate is a quote from Act 5 scene 7 of William Shakespeare's "King John".Black and white certificate commemorating the war service of former WHS student Lt. Steel. A number of symbolic images including two men or horseback, a queen, a broken cart, a portrait surrounded by flags and lions and three rifles surround an photograph of Lt. Steel. Bordering the photograph is a modified Australian Government symbol, a laurel wreath, the Australian and British flags and two crossed rifles. Above the Portrait is a FOR KING AND EMPIRE banner and a quote from 'King John', and below is Lt. Steel's details.FOR KING & EMPIRE COME THE THREE FATHERS OF THE WORLD IN ARMS AND WE SHALL SHOCK THEM. NAUGHT SHALL MAKE US RUE IF AUSTRALIA TO ITSELF DO REST BUT TRUE NAME Liet' A. V. Steel REGIMENT 1st Battal'n COMPANY '10' RECORD OF SERVICE 1914 - 1919 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - KIT BAG, RAAF, RAAF, c1939 - 1945
... Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from... goldfields Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from ...Refer to the War Service of: " James Walter Hope" (from Bendigo). RAAF NR 143540. Enlisted 22/7/43 age 42, discharged 31/1/46. Rank L.A.C. 78 Sqn (Fighter).This is a simple tubular canvas bag. the bottom is canvas, the top hem has eyelets and a cord to draw it closed. Colour blue.Stencilled in white paint on the side is "RAAF" and " 143540" . raaf, kit bag, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Envelope Art
... War Services Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor... - AIR MAIL above The Salvation Army Red Shield War Services Top ...One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during second world war and sent to Mrs McDonald of WangarattaVictoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of full moon over water and palm trees - to the left of this outline in blue of map of Australia with red shield in centreTop left - AIR MAIL above The Salvation Army Red Shield War Services Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Bottom left - " A Merry Christmas to you all" Right side Mrs M McDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australia ww2, envelope art -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Cecil Jessop, 1914-1918
... of the MMBW following his war service are outlined. Cecil Jessop lived... Jessop and his service in World War 1. His community activities ...A short article about John Cecil Jessop and his service in World War 1. His community activities and chairmanship of the MMBW following his war service are outlined. Cecil Jessop lived in Greensborough post-war.Three pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john cecil jessop -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals x 2. Dog Tags x 2. Peace 1919 Medals x 2. Return from Active Service Badge x 1. Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Badge x 1
... Service Medals for War Service. Medals Awarded to Phillip... Dandenong melbourne Service Medals for War Service. Medals Awarded ...Service Medals for War Service. Medals Awarded to Phillip Wallace Fenner. Born Derby England. Enlisted 1st February 1916. Unit 6th Battalion 16th Reinforcement. Rank of Private. Deceased on 15th May 1919.Historical significance.1914 - 1918 British War Medal. 1914 1919 Victory Medal. Metal dog tags. 1919 Children's Peace Medals. Returned From Active Service Badge. 1914 - 1919. Membership Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League.British War Medal - Obverse George V1. Reverse 1914 - 1919 image of Saint George on horseback. Victory Medal - Obverse winged full length figure of Victoria. Reverse The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919. Dog Tags inscribed 5085. Fenner P.W. 6th Battalion A.I.F. Return From Active Service Medal. Inscribed with Rising Sun over A.I.F. Issued by the Department of Defence. . -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1945
... Red Enamelled Australian Women’s Legion AWL Service (World... Service (World War 2) Memorabilia Badge ...Red Enamelled Australian Women’s Legion AWL Service (World War 2)stawell, ww2 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Australian Military Forces, Demobilization Procedure Book, Sep-45
... Boyd commenced full-time war service on 19 November 1941... Boyd commenced full-time war service on 19 November 1941 ...Demobilization Procedure Book No 99067 belonging to Robin Penleigh Boyd. The Dispersal Data Form on page 25 states that Robin Boyd commenced full-time war service on 19 November 1941. It is signed 17 September 1945.32 pages with brown cardboard cover. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE, Central Army Records Office, 1955
... The certificate Army service and Korean War service of PTE...The certificate Army service and Korean War service of PTE ...The certificate Army service and Korean War service of PTE John Frank MATHEWS. D.O.B 1926 Enlisted 30 April 1950 Discharged 30 April 1956 Includes 1 year 154 days active service KoreaPaper document, single sheet printed in black ink on one side only Army form AAF A16. Top of page is the Australian crest. Hand written signatures of a Major in records office A.H.Q and signature of John Frank MATHEWS australian army, korean war -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Medal Nato Korea
... and ' ' (War Service Medal) from top centre to bottom.Nato Korea Bronze... ' ' (Korea) around the lower: half of the medal and ' ' (War Service ...Re-issue of Medal c1999Ctrcular wlth a iiiseO rim and another rim 1mm inside the first containing 60, equidistant raised dots. The bottom half of the medal contains two crossed rifle bullets 18mm long above which is a 15mm diameter polar projection map with Korea, encircled by two olive branches. itlain except for the inscription in 3mm Korean characters ' ' (Korea) around the lower: half of the medal and ' ' (War Service Medal) from top centre to bottom.Nato Korea Bronze Medal with blue white red and yellow ribbonNato symbol with crossed bullets reverse inscribed in Koreanmedal, badge, medallion -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Booklet: Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour, Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour, c. 1918
... outlines special war service honours earned by three Radnells... outlines special war service honours earned by three Radnells ...Murray Comrie Collection. A booklet with title 'Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour'. Contains lists of Tarnagulla State School students from Tarnagulla, Waanyarra, Poseidon and Llanelly who served in the First World War, specifying the fate of each person. Also contains poems and other information relating to a Souvenir Flower Day, on 1st November 1918 in aid of soldier repatriation. Also outlines special war service honours earned by three Radnells (George Albert, George Duncan and Joseph Charles) and by Devon Grey, Harry Akers and Norman Graham. 'Murray Comrie' handwritten in pen on fronttarnagulla, waanyarra, llanelly, soldiers, ww1, service, military, school, radnell, akers, grey, graham -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed print & poster
... hat or send your donation to RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat... donation to RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal Office – Town Hall ...This is an example of posters with a patriotic theme the purpose of which was to raise money for goods for service personal overseas, during WW2. "Tin-hat" badges were sold for 1 and 2 shillings and 1pound. The 'tin-hat' appeal was conducted from 4 Sept - 17 Sept in 1943. Organised by the Returned Soldiers League. A poster is superimposed on a hidden print. The poster which is on top of a hidden print has these words written on it: "Don’t Let the Boys down, Help the tin hat appeal for the Australian Comforts Fund, Friday 1 Aug buy a tin hat or send your donation to RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal Office – Town Hall Melbourne"australian comfort funds, ww2, tin hat appeal -
Melbourne Legacy
Plaque, Alma Doepel
... the war following the ship's war service carrying supplies... the war following the ship's war service carrying supplies ...The Alma Doepel Youth Sail Training program was made available to Junior Legatees between 1988-1999 and may be again when restoration of the ship is completed. The plaque acknowledges the support of Melbourne Legacy during the earlier restoration after the war following the ship's war service carrying supplies and troops in New Guinea. There was a program to send young legatees on trips on the Alma Doepel through the 1980s and 90s. The articles from the Answer show timetables and criteria for nomination of junior legatees to be selected on the trips. One of these articles mentions the war service of the Alma Doepel - the only ship with served in World War II that was still active in 1995.Illustrates another of the activities engaged in by Junior Legatees. A record of a Legacy providing amazing experiences for the junior legatees that they might never have done because of the deaths of their fathers.Brown wood base, lacqured, green felt adhered to base, metal engraving attached to base. Title printed on white paper,adhered to black wooden triangle, brown felt adhered to base of triangle.Engraving of sailing ship "Alma Doepel". Inscription underneath the sailing ship as follows; ALMA DOEPEL Fore and Aft topsail schooner built in Bellingen, NSW, by Frederik Doepel and named after his daughter. Length 118 feet, Beam 26 feet. Underneath the engraving of the Alma Doepel is the inscription 'Presented To, Legacy, In Appreciation, Of Their Support, - 1982 -' Attached to green felt, white adhesive sticker, C2-2 printed in blue biro. Black wooden triangle "ALMA DOEPEL" Presented by Governor's Sail & Adventure Ltd. 1982 junior legatee outing, answer, alma doepel -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals WW2, C 1946
... Group of 3 Campaign medals. Pacific Star, War Medal... medals. Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal plus ...Group of 3 Campaign medals. Pacific Star, War Medal, Australian Service Medal plus RAAF Interim Certificate of DischargeImpressed to 117668 J. H. Corrigan. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Medallion, 2005
... the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia... Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia ...Medallion was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War IIRound gold coloured medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia. The Medallion is contained in a black box with '60th anniversary of the end of World War II'. 'For Service to Australia'. A small brochure from The Royal Australian Mint.as above. On Box Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs.military history, army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Norm Colvin et al, John Cecil Jessop: a community minded individual, 29/03/1892o
... material on his War Service by John Gibson with photographs from..., and Sutherland Homes. Additional material on his War Service by John ...Cecil Jessop was an important figure in the development of Greensborough. This outline of his life by Norm Colvin discusses his work as a councillor, MMBW, and Sutherland Homes. Additional material on his War Service by John Gibson with photographs from the collection of Jean Luxford.A brief outline of an important Greensborough identity.7 pages, text and photographs.jessop family, cecil jessop, councillors, mmbw, yan yean reservoir, greensborough -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BOXED, Department of veterans Affairs, C.2005
... , For Service Australia” .2) On front, “World war 11, Service... the end of World War 11, For Service Australia” .2) On front ...Issued to Roy Thurlow, refer Cat No 4688P.1) Box cardboard black, folding lid with gold lettering on front with gold Coat of Arms, gold lettering on inside of lid. .2) Medallion round gold colour, front has coat of arms with lettering, rear has depiction of map of Australia with large number “60” plus smaller print..1) On front, “Australian Government Department of veterans Affairs”, inside has “60th Anniversary f the end of World War 11, For Service Australia” .2) On front, “World war 11, Service to Australia”, on rear, “World War 11, 60 years, Service to Australia”.memorabillia, medallions, 60th anniversary