Showing 29 items matching " 1939-1945 - veterans - australia"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Garton, Stephen, Cost of War: Australians Return (Copy 1)
... ... 1939-1945 - Veterans - Australia...Veterans - Australia Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 - Veterans - Australia World War 1939-1945 - Veterans - Australia The achievements of Australian servicemen and women have played a central role in shaping Australia's national identity. ...The achievements of Australian servicemen and women have played a central role in shaping Australia's national identity. But while we rightly commemorate the sacrifices of Australians in war, we have ignored those who returned to Australia and their struggles to reintegrate in Australian society.The achievements of Australian servicemen and women have played a central role in shaping Australia's national identity. But while we rightly commemorate the sacrifices of Australians in war, we have ignored those who returned to Australia and their struggles to reintegrate in Australian society. veterans - australia, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, world war, 1939-1945 - veterans - australia -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Paperback book, Doris Baker, "Fifty years on" [1945-1995] "And we remember" Frankston and Peninsula Ex-Servicewomen's R.S.L. sub-branch, 1995
... ...1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Australia -- Frankston (Vic.)...Australia. Victorian Branch. Frankston and Peninsula Ex-Servicewomen's Sub-Branch. Women veterans -- Victoria -- Frankston -- Biography 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Australia -- Frankston (Vic.) ...Profiles and photographs of 58 ex-servicewomen from the Frankston and Peninsula Ex-Servicewomen's Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned & Services League. It was compiled as a contribution to the "Australia Remembers" year.Cream coloured cover with black spine tape. There is a bright orange sticker two inches up from the bottom of the spine with B142 written on it. The front cover has a large double-lined rectangle border around the black printed title. In the centre of the text is the Australia Remembers emblem.non-fictionProfiles and photographs of 58 ex-servicewomen from the Frankston and Peninsula Ex-Servicewomen's Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned & Services League. It was compiled as a contribution to the "Australia Remembers" year.returned services league of australia. victorian branch. frankston and peninsula ex-servicewomen's sub-branch., women veterans -- victoria -- frankston -- biography, 1939-1945 -- veterans -- australia -- frankston (vic.), world war 1939-1945, wwii, ww2 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bryce Courtenay, The story of Danny Dunn, 2011
... world war 1939-1945 - veterans - fiction...bars - australia...world war 1939-1945 - veterans - fiction bars - australia - fiction In the aftermath of the Great Depression few opportunities existed for working-class boys, but at just eighteen Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting ability and an easy charm. ...In the aftermath of the Great Depression few opportunities existed for working-class boys, but at just eighteen Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting ability and an easy charm. His parents run The Hero, a neighbourhood pub, and Danny is a local hero. Luck changes for Danny when he signs up to go to war. He returns home a physically broken man, to a life that will be changed forever.p.610.fictionIn the aftermath of the Great Depression few opportunities existed for working-class boys, but at just eighteen Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting ability and an easy charm. His parents run The Hero, a neighbourhood pub, and Danny is a local hero. Luck changes for Danny when he signs up to go to war. He returns home a physically broken man, to a life that will be changed forever.world war 1939-1945 - veterans - fiction, bars - australia - fiction -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South
... Australian War Graves will install a grave marker to Pte. Jack Alexander Johnson. Brighton Cemetery Caulfield South Buckley Maurice Joynt William Donovan Newland James Ernest Peeler Walter Graves Cemetries Medals War Veterans Monuments and Memorials War Memorials World War 1914-1918 World War 1939-1945 Johnson Jack Alexander Caulfield Military Hospital Hospitals Johnson Carl Johnson Bill Historical Markers Article Brighton Cemetery, North Road, Caulfield South ...This file contains two items about war graves. 1/A two-page newspaper article from the "Herald Sun" of 31/07/2011 concerning the neglected state of the graves of some Victoria Cross winners and other war heroes at several cemeteries in Melbourne including Brighton Cemetry. The article notes that the Dept of Veterans' Affairs and other authorities are not adequately maintaining the graves. Includes photographs. 2/A newspaper article from Glen Eira/Port Phillip Leader dated 12/02/2013. The article makes mention that a Gallipoli soldier will finally receive an official war grave and commemorative service in April 2013. Local war historian Carl Johnson stepped in to help and the Australian War Graves will install a grave marker to Pte. Jack Alexander Johnson.brighton cemetery, caulfield south, buckley maurice, joynt william donovan, newland james ernest, peeler walter, graves, cemetries, medals, war veterans, monuments and memorials, war memorials, world war 1914-1918 world war 1939-1945, johnson jack alexander, caulfield military hospital, hospitals, johnson carl, johnson bill, historical markers -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, R.A.N, Department of veterans Affairs, Royal Australian Navy 1939-1945, 2005
... 1939 - 1945 /Australians in the “Pacific War” Royal Australian Navy Pacific War Book Cardboard soft cover, white and gold print on the front and spine. Black glossy background with B & W print of “HMAS Australia” , rear has a print of a crew member “HMAS Arunta”, 112 pages, B & W photos and illustrations and one coloured map, back and front fly leaf with illustrations, B & W and sepia tone photos. Royal Australian Navy 1939-1945 Book BOOK, R.A.N. Department of veterans ...The Royal Australian Navy 1939 - 1945 /Australians in the “Pacific War”Cardboard soft cover, white and gold print on the front and spine. Black glossy background with B & W print of “HMAS Australia” , rear has a print of a crew member “HMAS Arunta”, 112 pages, B & W photos and illustrations and one coloured map, back and front fly leaf with illustrations, B & W and sepia tone photos.royal australian navy, pacific war, book -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, FEMALE RELATIVE BADGE, 1) Post 1945 .2) War time .3) 1940-45 .4 &.5) 2005
... Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia" .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. ...The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. (Born Bendigo, enlisted Sth Melbourne) on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 15 .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: Victory in Europe 1939-1945 - Australians at War in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe
... Richard Reid Publisher: Department of Veterans Affairs. 2005 BOOK: Victory in Europe 1939-1945 - Australians at War in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe Book ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumMedal - MEDAL, SERVICE to AUSTRALIA & BOX, Royal Australian Mint
... Australian Forces or her Allies between 1939 - 1945. This was on the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Given to Tony Cork who was in the Merchant Navy, England 1939-45. Medal 60TH Anniversary WW2 1. One side inscribed "World War 2", "60 years""1945 - 2005". and stylized map of Australia. Other side inscribed around Rim "World War 2"and "Service to Australia" with Commonwealth of Australia emblem in centre. 2. Box on top has Commonwealth Emblem and "Australian Govt", "Dept of Veteran ...Medallion was produced by the Royal Australian Mint and given to members who served with Australian Forces or her Allies between 1939 - 1945. This was on the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2. Given to Tony Cork who was in the Merchant Navy, England 1939-45.1. Gold coloured coin medallion produced by Royal Mint. On one side of the coin is the Commonwealth Coat of Arms with the reverse side symbolising the Navy, Army and AirForce through the depiction of sea, land and air over a stylized map of Australia. 2. Contained in a hard cardboard black box inscribed with gold writing and Commonwealth emblem and medal lays in a felt recess within the box. 1. One side inscribed "World War 2", "60 years""1945 - 2005". and stylized map of Australia. Other side inscribed around Rim "World War 2"and "Service to Australia" with Commonwealth of Australia emblem in centre. 2. Box on top has Commonwealth Emblem and "Australian Govt", "Dept of Veteran Affairs". Inside "60th Ann of WW2".medal, 60th anniversary ww2 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ryoko Adachi et al, Shadows of war, 2005
... world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - japan world war 1939-1945 - veterans - attitudes Australian veterans of the Second World War who fought against the Japanese share their feelings about the war in the sixtieth anniversary of its close. p.247. ...Australian veterans of the Second World War who fought against the Japanese share their feelings about the war in the sixtieth anniversary of its close.p.247.non-fictionAustralian veterans of the Second World War who fought against the Japanese share their feelings about the war in the sixtieth anniversary of its close.world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - japan, world war 1939-1945 - veterans - attitudes -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Department of Veterans' Affair, North Africa and Syria : Australians in World War II, 2012
... World war 1939 – 1945 – Campaigns – North Africa – Syria Australian army - Pictorial works - North Africa - Syria A pictorial account of the Australian army involvement in the North Africa and Syrian campaigns during World war two Ill, maps, p.167. North Africa and Syria : Australians in World War II Book Department of Veterans ...A pictorial account of the Australian army involvement in the North Africa and Syrian campaigns during World war twoIll, maps, p.167.non-fictionA pictorial account of the Australian army involvement in the North Africa and Syrian campaigns during World war twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa – syria, australian army - pictorial works - north africa - syria -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Department of Veterans' Affairs, A bitter fate : Australians in Malaya & Singapore, December 1941 - February 1942, 2002
... world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – malaya siege of singapore B/W and colour illustrations and stories on the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore and the experiences of the Australian Forces in 1941/42. Notes, ill, maps, p.146. A bitter fate : Australians in Malaya & Singapore, December 1941 - February 1942 Book Department of Veterans ...B/W and colour illustrations and stories on the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore and the experiences of the Australian Forces in 1941/42.Notes, ill, maps, p.146.non-fictionB/W and colour illustrations and stories on the Japanese invasion of Malaya and Singapore and the experiences of the Australian Forces in 1941/42. world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – malaya, siege of singapore -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Commonwealth Department of Veterans, Memories & memorabilia : recognising and preserving Australia's war heritage, 2014
... Australia - Conservation and preservation World war 1939 – 1945 – Personal narratives – Australia A guide to Australia's war heritage. To provide opportunities for future generations to understand, investigate and value these experiences, we must ensure that the significant material relating to Australia's war heritage is preserved. Ill, p.88. Memories & memorabilia : recognising and preserving Australia's war heritage Book Commonwealth Department of Veterans ...A guide to Australia's war heritage. To provide opportunities for future generations to understand, investigate and value these experiences, we must ensure that the significant material relating to Australia's war heritage is preserved.Ill, p.88.non-fictionA guide to Australia's war heritage. To provide opportunities for future generations to understand, investigate and value these experiences, we must ensure that the significant material relating to Australia's war heritage is preserved.war memorials - australia - conservation and preservation, world war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Department of Veterans' Affair, Stolen Years : Australian Prisoners of War, 2002
... 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners – Australia Prisoners of war - Australia - Pictorial works Created by the Australian War Memorial, this book is an online companion to a travelling exhibition that explores the lives of those who were held captive by the Japanese. It describes what happened during the time these individuals spend months and years behind barbed wire, hungry, bored, cold, and sick. The book tells the story of how many survived and why they deserve our respect and understanding. Ill, p.157. Stolen Years : Australian Prisoners of War Book Department of Veterans ...Created by the Australian War Memorial, this book is an online companion to a travelling exhibition that explores the lives of those who were held captive by the Japanese. It describes what happened during the time these individuals spend months and years behind barbed wire, hungry, bored, cold, and sick. The book tells the story of how many survived and why they deserve our respect and understanding.Ill, p.157.non-fictionCreated by the Australian War Memorial, this book is an online companion to a travelling exhibition that explores the lives of those who were held captive by the Japanese. It describes what happened during the time these individuals spend months and years behind barbed wire, hungry, bored, cold, and sick. The book tells the story of how many survived and why they deserve our respect and understanding. world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – australia, prisoners of war - australia - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Commonwealth Dept. of Veterans' Affairs, In captivity : Australian prisoners of war in the 20th century, 1999
... Ex prisoners of war - Biography World war 1939 – 1945 - Prisons and prisoners - Japanese A concise history of the occassions and experiences of Australian taken as Prisoners of War during World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953). Includes many quotes and anecdotes illustrating the experiences of POW's in their own words. Ill, p.70. In captivity : Australian prisoners of war in the 20th century Book Commonwealth Dept. of Veterans ...A concise history of the occassions and experiences of Australian taken as Prisoners of War during World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953). Includes many quotes and anecdotes illustrating the experiences of POW's in their own words.Ill, p.70.non-fictionA concise history of the occassions and experiences of Australian taken as Prisoners of War during World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953). Includes many quotes and anecdotes illustrating the experiences of POW's in their own words. ex prisoners of war - biography, world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners - japanese -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchMedallion, 60th Anniversary of WW2 Medallion 1945-2005
... The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2....The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2. 60th anniversary WW2 service medal World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. ...The medallion was presented in 2005 by the Australian govt. to veterans who served in 1939- 1945. 2005 being the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2.Medallion in a presentation case with information relating to the issue. World War 2, 60 years, 1945 2005 Obverse depicts Commonwealth coat of arms, reverse design symbolises Navy, Army and Air Force through depiction of sea, land and air. 60th anniversary, ww2 service medal -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Barbara Angell 1935, A woman's war; the exceptional life of Wilma Oram Young, AM, 2003
... Australia-Biography World Ward 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons-Japaneses This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans ...This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL.Illustrated book, with three black and white photographs of Wilma Oram Young (as student nurse, in army uniform and in older age). There is a mid-brown band above this photo on which the title is printed in black and white, below the photos there is a black band on which the author's name is printed in light brown. Spine has mid brown background with title printed in black, author's name in light brown, and publisher's mark in white. The back cover has a summary of the book printed in black ink on a light brown background.non-fictionThis is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL.wilma oram young, nurses-australia-biography, world ward 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons-japaneses -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBook - Illustrated book, Barbara Angell 1935, A woman's war; the exceptional life of Wilma Oram Young, AM, 2003
... Australia-Biography World Ward 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons-Japaneses This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans ...This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL.Illustrated book, with three black and white photographs of Wilma Oram Young (as student nurse, in army uniform and in older age). There is a mid-brown band above this photo on which the title is printed in black and white, below the photos there is a black band on which the author's name is printed in light brown. Spine has mid brown background with title printed in black, author's name in light brown, and publisher's mark in white. The back cover has a summary of the book printed in black ink on a light brown background.non-fictionThis is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a prisoner of war for three and a half years during World War II, Wilma Oram, a young Australian nurse experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners, she also experienced humankind at its best. Following her return to Australia, Wilma was inspired to help her fellow ex-POWs and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL.wilma oram young, nurses-australia-biography, world ward 1939-1945-prisoners and prisons-japaneses -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
... Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979 Caulfield Caulfield Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Ex-Service Organisations Clubs and Associations Returned Service people Armed Forces Caulfield Returned Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA) Elsternwick Bowling Club Caulfield City Council Victorian Amateur Turf Club Depression 1929-1939 World War 1939-1945 London Bombing Appeal Fags for Fighters Parcels for Britain Comfort Funds Caulfield Central Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Hawthorn Road Soldiers Aged People Senior Citizens Centres St. ...This file contains two items pertaining to the history of the Caulfield RSL: 1/A newspaper clipping (source unknown, undated) announcing the RSL’s intention to release a history on its 90th anniversary, and its request for residents of Caulfield to provide any information they might possess about former servicemen for purposes of compiling it. Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned service people, armed forces, caulfield returned sailors’ soldiers’ and airmen’s imperial league of australia (rssaila), elsternwick bowling club, caulfield city council, victorian amateur turf club, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, london bombing appeal, fags for fighters, parcels for britain, comfort funds, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), hawthorn road, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, military history, hughes w. w. ‘billie’, world war 1914-1918, volunteer defence corps, rsl war comforts fund, hostels, holland george sir, home help, hall william brigadier sir -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - Office of Australian War Graves, Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs, 1999
... World War 1914 - 1918 World War 1939 - 1945 Australian War Graves and Memorials Office of Australian War Graves A dark blue folder with a picture of an Australian War Grave Cemetery on the cover containing information sheets Document Office of Australian War Graves Commonwealth Department of Veterans' Affairs Commonwealth War Graves Commission ...Collection of information sheets on Australian War Graves and Memorials in Australia and overseas countries where Australians served.Office of Australian War Gravesworld war 1914 - 1918, world war 1939 - 1945, australian war graves and memorials -
St Kilda Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Medallion, Wojciech Pietranik, WWII 60 years anniversary, 2005
... In 2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Australian Government presented the medallion to Veterans who served in 1939-1945. ...In 2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Australian Government presented the medallion to Veterans who served in 1939-1945. ...In 2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, the Australian Government presented the medallion to Veterans who served in 1939-1945. This one was presented to the St Kilda Town Clerk at that time, WH Greaves.Gold coloured alloy medallion.One side shows the Commonwealth coat of arms and the words 'WORLD WAR II SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA'. On the other side is a map of Australia and patterns representing the three arms of the Defence Force: Navy (sea), Army (land) and Airforce (sky). Above the map are the words 'WORLD WAR II'; superimposed on the map is '60 years'; and at the base is '1945 2005'.wh greaves collection, wwii recognition of service -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - World War II Service of Martin Montgomery Lynch and related events, Compiled by family
... Assembled by family and donated to S and D.H.S by Lyn Learmonth Martin Montgomery Lynch World War 1939 - 1945 Record of Australian Government Department of Veterans Affairs Sapper Martin Montgomery Lynch VX27139|History of Labuan War Cemetery Malaysia Roll of Honour|Army Casualty List Victoria Overseas for Martin Montgomery Lynch from Commonwealth War Graves Commission|Commemorative information for Martin Montgomery Lynch|The Argus Newspaper 16 November 1944 army Casualty List of Missing believed deceased previously reported Prisoner of War|In memory of Martin Montgomery Lynch with photograph of grave location|History of Rakuyo Maru and its sinking World War II Service of Martin Montgomery Lynch and related events Archive World War II Service of Martin Montgomery Lynch and related events Compiled by family ...Assembled by family and donated to S and D.H.S by Lyn LearmonthRecord of Australian Government Department of Veterans Affairs Sapper Martin Montgomery Lynch VX27139|History of Labuan War Cemetery Malaysia Roll of Honour|Army Casualty List Victoria Overseas for Martin Montgomery Lynch from Commonwealth War Graves Commission|Commemorative information for Martin Montgomery Lynch|The Argus Newspaper 16 November 1944 army Casualty List of Missing believed deceased previously reported Prisoner of War|In memory of Martin Montgomery Lynch with photograph of grave location|History of Rakuyo Maru and its sinkingmartin montgomery lynch, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Alicia Cerreto, North Balwyn RSL sub-branch : remembering our members, July 2018
... North Balwyn North Balwyn RSL Sub-Branch Veterans Biographies Plaques War Memorials World War 1914-1918 World War 1939-1945 This book gives photographs and brief profiles of the RSL members commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the North Balwyn RSL Memorial Hall, which was started in the 1990's. This book celebrates its members both past and present and their commitment to the Australian ...This book gives photographs and brief profiles of the RSL members commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the North Balwyn RSL Memorial Hall, which was started in the 1990's. This book celebrates its members both past and present and their commitment to the Australian defence forces in times of war and peace.Profiles of 191 members of the North Balwyn RSL Sub-Branch. Includes colour photographs and index of names. 197 pagesnon-fictionThis book gives photographs and brief profiles of the RSL members commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the North Balwyn RSL Memorial Hall, which was started in the 1990's. This book celebrates its members both past and present and their commitment to the Australian defence forces in times of war and peace.north balwyn, north balwyn rsl sub-branch, veterans, biographies, plaques, war memorials, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Leave passes x 2
... Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Literature Ballarat RSL Ballarat 1974 & 1975 - Federation Royale Les Veterans du Roi Albert 1st Leave passes x 2 ...This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.1974 & 1975 - Federation Royale Les Veterans du Roi Albert 1stliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Newspaper Cutting
... His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother). second world war (ww2) 1939 - 1945 literature ballarat rsl ballarat "A cup of good Australian-made tea was welcomed by these veterans with the A.I.F. in the Middle East, when they returned to Australian" Newspaper Cutting ...This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother)."A cup of good Australian-made tea was welcomed by these veterans with the A.I.F. in the Middle East, when they returned to Australian"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Illustrated paperback book, Australian Defence Force Journal, Return to Greece: 50th anniversary of the campaign, 1991[?]
... World War II campaigns - Greece - anniversaries Australian Army - History - World War 1939-1945 Greece Australian Defence Force An illustrated publication to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Greece. In 1991, a group of WWII veterans ...An illustrated publication to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Greece. In 1991, a group of WWII veterans made an historic pilgrimage along the paths the Allied forcers followed in the Greek Campaign of 1941, from Macedonia down to the island of Crete.Paperback book with two staples along the spine. Full colour image across the front cover of a Greek man in traditional clothes in the forefront, to the right of the page are three soldiers casually walking, in the background is a mountain set against a blue sky. The title and author/illustrator/researcher names are printed in black text in the top right corner. Across the bottom right side it reads 'An Australian Defence Force Journal Publication'. There is a white label sticker on the bottom of the spine with B130 handwritten in red ink.non-fictionAn illustrated publication to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Greece. In 1991, a group of WWII veterans made an historic pilgrimage along the paths the Allied forcers followed in the Greek Campaign of 1941, from Macedonia down to the island of Crete.world war ii campaigns - greece - anniversaries, australian army - history - world war 1939-1945, greece, australian defence force -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Illustrated paperback book, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Canberra, Australian Prisoners of War, 2009
... 1939-1945; Korea, 1950-1954. Includes teachers' information; guided activities; the stories; worksheets; review and reflection. - from Trove. . Maroon spine with title printed in cream and barbed wire either side. The cover shows a strip of sepia toned portraits of soldiers across the top and bottom of the page. The title is in large maroon lettering and a photo of an emaciated prisoner in a mess hall, is below, with barbed wire running across and behond the photograp Australian Prisoners of War Book Illustrated paperback book Department of Veterans' Affairs, Canberra ...This resource primarily investigates the experiences of Australian POWs from World War Two and the Korean War. It provides students with resources for studying the major themes of these experiences through on-screen memories and words of former POWs, framed by accompanying narration and images which place those memories in an historical perspective. Covers the following wars: Boer War, 1899-1901; First World War, 1914-1918; Second World War, 1939-1945; Korea, 1950-1954. Includes teachers' information; guided activities; the stories; worksheets; review and reflection. - from Trove. .Maroon spine with title printed in cream and barbed wire either side. The cover shows a strip of sepia toned portraits of soldiers across the top and bottom of the page. The title is in large maroon lettering and a photo of an emaciated prisoner in a mess hall, is below, with barbed wire running across and behond the photograpnon-fictionThis resource primarily investigates the experiences of Australian POWs from World War Two and the Korean War. It provides students with resources for studying the major themes of these experiences through on-screen memories and words of former POWs, framed by accompanying narration and images which place those memories in an historical perspective. Covers the following wars: Boer War, 1899-1901; First World War, 1914-1918; Second World War, 1939-1945; Korea, 1950-1954. Includes teachers' information; guided activities; the stories; worksheets; review and reflection. - from Trove. .australian military history - 20th century, australian armed forces, prisoners of war, nurses -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchDocument - Typed poem, Private "X", Blitz-worn Angel, circa 1942-1946
... 'Blitz-worn angel' is a poem written by Private "X" who was a patient at 2/5 Australian General Hospital (A.G.H.).It was first printed in "Guinea Gold", a daily newspaper published for Allied troops in the South Pacific during WWII, the newspaper was made in Port Moresby, New Guinea between 1942-1946. The poem was dedicated to 'the Nursing Sisters of 2/5 A.G.H., veterans of Palestine, Greece, Crete, and New Guinea'. World War 1939-1945 ...'Blitz-worn angel' is a poem written by Private "X" who was a patient at 2/5 Australian General Hospital (A.G.H.).It was first printed in "Guinea Gold", a daily newspaper published for Allied troops in the South Pacific during WWII, the newspaper was made in Port Moresby, New Guinea between 1942-1946. The poem was dedicated to 'the Nursing Sisters of 2/5 A.G.H., veterans of Palestine, Greece, Crete, and New Guinea'.Poem typed in black ink on an A4 page with some small annotations in blue biro ink. There are crease marks where the page has been folded in four and a small tear on the centre right side edge.'H89' [Handwritten in blue ink towards the top right corner of the front side and at the top of the reverse side] [Four small handwritten ink marks correcting errors in the type and three words whited out and retyped over] 'from Helen / McCallum / for P.Wilson' [Handwritten in black ink on the back of the paper]world war 1939-1945, ww2, wwii, australian nurses, war poetry, 2/5 australian general hospital, guinea gold newspaper -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, John Barrett, We were there: Australian soldiers of World War II, 1987
... WW2 WWII Second World War World War 1939-1945 attitudes to war veterans Australian Armed Forces AIF 'We were there' provides an account of the "wide ranging lives and attitudes of some ordinary Australians who went to war". ...'We were there' provides an account of the "wide ranging lives and attitudes of some ordinary Australians who went to war". It includes brief references to discrimination, education, employment, prisoners of war, attitudes to religion, trackers, Aboriginal army service, promotions, valour and distinctions earned. - TroveCream coloured dust-jacket, title in blue along the spine. Cover shows an image of a soldier and a woman embracing, surrounded by three black and white photographs. Title is printed at the top and author at the bottom. There is a white spine label at the base of the spine.non-fiction'We were there' provides an account of the "wide ranging lives and attitudes of some ordinary Australians who went to war". It includes brief references to discrimination, education, employment, prisoners of war, attitudes to religion, trackers, Aboriginal army service, promotions, valour and distinctions earned. - Troveww2, wwii, second world war, world war 1939-1945, attitudes to war, veterans, australian armed forces, aif -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, John Barrett, We were there: Australian soldiers of World War II, 1987
... WW2 WWII Second World War World War 1939-1945 attitudes to war veterans Australian Armed Forces AIF 'We were there' provides an account of the "wide ranging lives and attitudes of some ordinary Australians who went to war". ...'We were there' provides an account of the "wide ranging lives and attitudes of some ordinary Australians who went to war". It includes brief references to discrimination, education, employment, prisoners of war, attitudes to religion, trackers, Aboriginal army service, promotions, valour and distinctions earned. - TroveCream coloured dust-jacket, title in blue along the spine. Cover shows an image of a soldier and a woman embracing, surrounded by three black and white photographs. Title is printed at the top and author at the bottom. There is a white spine label at the base of the spine.non-fiction'We were there' provides an account of the "wide ranging lives and attitudes of some ordinary Australians who went to war". It includes brief references to discrimination, education, employment, prisoners of war, attitudes to religion, trackers, Aboriginal army service, promotions, valour and distinctions earned. - Troveww2, wwii, second world war, world war 1939-1945, attitudes to war, veterans, australian armed forces, aif
