Menu for the 2/14th Battalion reunion dinner at Caulfield Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaFolded card printed in multiple colours on the front and blue on the back and inside2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association

The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The booklet contains a list of current office holders and past presidents of the 2/14 Battalion Association and the names and addresses of members. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaMulti-page booklet with a cover of folded card printed in multiple colours on the front. Pages printed in black2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association

Badham collection: Newspaper clipping regarding Private G. N. Crump missing, presumed dead on 30.8.1942. He served in 2/14th Battalion fighting on the Kokoda Trail Private Crump was 20 years old and employed by Favalro Bros. when enlisted. Small newspaper clipping.document, newspaper, bendigo theme, pte. g.n. crump 30.8.1942. 2/14th battalion. kokoda trail. favalro bros.

Perspex case containing model of section of Kokoda Trackww11, kokoda, new guinea, diorama, 39th battallion, 2/14th battalion, 2/16 battalion, 2/27 battalion, 53rd battalion, papuan infantry battalion

Order of service for the laying-up of colours of the 14th Battalion in St George's Presbyterian Church St Kilda (now St George's East St Kilda Uniting Church) on 10 December 1950White card, discoloured with age, printed in blue on both sides and folded in half2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association, st george's presbyterian church st kilda

Pamphlet explaining the memorial at St George's Church in East St Kilda to former minister Rev Andrew Gillison, MA, who served as Chaplain for overseas service in World War I and died at Gallipoli in 1915 while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. The memorial was erected at the request of the 14th Battalion.White paper printed in black on both sides and foldedworld war i, 14th battalion aif, 2/14th army battalion, rev andrew gillison, st george's east st kilda uniting church

Invitation to a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the 2/14 Battalion Association, held by the St Kilda Council (Mayor John Broderick) at the St Kilda Town Hall on 20 April 1990 Beige coloured paper printed in black with St Kilda crestst kilda mayor john broderick, 2/14th army battalion association

Annual memorial service in memory of those who died in war service, including former minister Rev Andrew Gillison, MA, who served as Chaplain for overseas service in World War I and died at Gallipoli in 1915 while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. Held on 25 August 1996.The memorial service was followed by a lunch, a tour of the Army Depot, 2nd/10th Medium Regiment Artillery, 8 Chapel Street, East St Kilda, and then a concert back at the church later in the afternoon.Pamphlet of three cream coloured pages, folded and printed on both sides in black. Unbound. Illustration of the church on the front. rev andrew gillison, 14th battalion aif, 2/14th army battalion

Annual memorial service in memory of those who died in war service, including former minister Rev Andrew Gillison, MA, who served as Chaplain for overseas service in World War I and died at Gallipoli in 1915 while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. Held on 21 August 1994.Pamphlet of two folded sheets of white paper, printed in black on both sides14th battalion aif, 2/14th army battalion, st george's east st kilda uniting church

Annual memorial service in memory of those who died in war service, including former minister Rev Andrew Gillison, MA, who served as Chaplain for overseas service in World War I and died at Gallipoli in 1915 while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. Held on 20 August 1995. Contains background notes on the 2/14 and 14/32 Battalions.Multi paged pamphlet of cream coloured paper, printed in black on both sides. Illustration of the church on the front.14th battalion aif, 2/14th army battalion, st george's east st kilda uniting church, 14/32nd battalion

Annual memorial service in memory of those who died in war service, including former minister Rev Andrew Gillison, MA, who served as Chaplain for overseas service in World War I and died at Gallipoli in 1915 while attempting to rescue a wounded soldier. Held on 20 August 2000.Multi-page pamphlet of cream coloured paper, printed in black and stapledrev andrew gillison, 14th battalion aif, 2/14th army battalion, 14/32nd battalion

John Metson, corporal, 2/14th Battalion AIF died in 1942, aged 24, at Sangai PNGblack and white photograph, original, unmounted, good condition

Brown leather pouch made specifically to house a pay book and leave pass. No maker’s name or identification. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterBrown leather pouch consisting of two separate compartments with front flaps affixed with metal press down studs.Pay Book Leave Passpouch, ww2, bob iskov

Australian Army manual focusing on the principles of mortar and bombs, covering essential skills to provide soldiers with the knowledge needed in combat. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover pamphlet with red lettering containing 18 pages including diagramsVolume 1 Pamphlet 8 1st October 1942.ww2, military training pamphlet, small arms training, 1942, mortar

Soldiers' Record of Service books such as the historical Australian Military Forces A.A.B. 83 were personal logs carried by service members to document enlistment, postings, courses, and medical history. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later Brown cardboard booklet with crest and lettering in black ink on front cover containing 40 pages VX15237 Lt R F ISKOV Australian Military Forcesww2, bob iskov, soldier's record of service book, amf

Soldiers' Record of Service books such as the historical Australian Military Forces A.A.B. 83 were personal logs carried by service members to document enlistment, postings, courses, and medical history. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later Cream paper booklet with crest and lettering in black ink on front cover containing 20 pagesA.A.B 83 Introduced July 1943 Australian Military Forcesww2, bob iskov, soldier's record of service book

Seven consecutively numbered 44-50 dated between October 1946 and August/September 1947 Australian Army Training Memorandum pamphlets featuring short articles. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterSeries of seven soft cover pamphlets with black lettering containing short articles and diagramsVolume 44 -50 (October 1946 - August/September 1947) Restrictedww2, military training pamphlet, 1946-1947, australian army memorandum

The Small Arms Instructor's Diagram Book (1942) is a military training aid containing visual illustrations, mechanism plates, and trajectory diagrams used by Commonwealth forces during World War II. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.A monograph publication by T/Lieut. J. T Brearley and T/W.O (1) J.A.ShimeldBrown cloth covered hard cover book containing 92 pages mainly of diagrams.Second Editionww2, new guinea, 1942, instructor's diagram book, small arms, second edition

The Reconquest of New Guinea in 1943–1944 was a massive, grueling Allied offensive that shattered the Japanese Eighteenth Army through a combination of amphibious assaults, airborne operations, and brutal jungle warfare. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover booklet containing 160 pages including maps and photographs. Cover is cream colour cardboard with black print and rising sun crest.Front Cover - The Australian Army at War. Rear Cover - Overseas Edition Not For Public Sale ww2, new guinea, booklet, reconquest

The Return to Civil Life booklet is a194 handbook issued by the Australian Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction to guide WWII service members returning to civilian life. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later. Tri colour soft cover booklet containing 55 pages Issued by the Ministry of Post War Reconstructionww2, new guinea, booklet, return to civil life, 1945

Original Militia issue hat badge with smaller matching pair of collar badges worn by members of the Victorian based 59th Battalion. In 1939 the battalion underwent a name change, adopting the territorial title of the "Hume Regiment." Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterBrass badge features a central red enamel circle containing the raised numeral 59 circled by a motto with radiating design with crown on top and scroll underneathMotto - Fidelis Et Audax Scroll -The Hume Regimentww2, bob iskov, amf, new guinea, 59th battalion, hat and collar badges, hume regiment

Water Sterilization Outfit manufactured in Australia to sterilize water for use in the field by soldiers particularly deployed to Borneo and New Guinea/Kokoda Track Campaigns during WW2, where clean jungle drinking water was a matter of survival. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterRectangular tin with hinged lid containing two clear glass vials of water sterilization tablets. The tin is plain metal apart from the black lid with white lettering. The two vials are stoppered with cork. The thinner vial contains small round blue tablets, while the thicker vial contains a white substance and has a paper label titled '50 Sterilizing Tablets'.LID - 'STERILIZING OUTFIT / FOR USE WITH / WATER BOTTLES / (KEEP DRY) ww2, bob iskov, amf, sterilizing outfit, new guinea

Container of small wax coated matches designed to resist moisture. Widely known for supplying troops during World War II (1939–1945), specifically utilized in Australian military emergency ration packs and by personnel on the Kokoda Track. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterRectangular tin with hinged lid containing small timber matches with wax heads. The tin is plain metal apart from two tone blue lid with lettering. Underneath is a serrated patch used to strike the match. Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas ww2, bob iskov, amf, new guinea, vestas

The Demobilization Procedure Book (reference AAB 87) was an essential handbook issued by the Australian Military Forces (AMF) to service personnel at the end of World War II. It guided them through dispersal, rehabilitation, and discharge. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later Brown cardboard booklet with lettering in black ink on front cover containing 32 pagesNo 26883 VX15237 LT 2/23 Aust Inf Bn Robert Francis ISKOV Glenrowan Date issued 11.10.1945 ww2, bob iskov, demobilization procedure book, amf

Australian Army manual focusing on the principles of effective rifle fire. Covering essential skills such as estimating distance, assessing wind effects, and understanding angles, this pamphlet provided soldiers with the knowledge needed for accurate marksmanship in combat. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover pamphlet with red lettering containing 31 pages and diagramsVolume 1 Pamphlet 2 Pamphlet supersedes the 1937 edition and that reprinted with amendments 1942.ww2, military training pamphlet, small arms training, 1943

Military Training Pamphlet (MTP) No. 63, "The Co-Operation of Tanks with Infantry Divisions" is a World War II British Army publication issued by the War Office in 1944. It established the tactical framework for combined arms operations leading up to the invasion of North-West Europe. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover pamphlet with black lettering containing 30 pages Restricted Crown Copyright Reservedww2, 1944, war office, military training pamphlet

"The Infantry Subaltern's Task," was an official tactical booklet issued by the Australian Army's Land Headquarters (South West Pacific Area) designed to instruct newly commissioned subalterns (platoon commanders) on jungle warfare, leadership, and operational realities in the Pacific. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Green yellow and white soft cover booklet containing 20 pages. Front cover depicts three soldiers and a tank in foreground of river and palm trees. Issued by direction of the Commander in Chiefww2, new guinea, booklet, 1943, the infantry subaltern, swpa

The 1942 "Care of the Feet" booklet refers to a restricted military pamphlet published by the British War Office on October 7, 1942, titled "Care of the Feet - Notes for Foot Orderlies". It was marked as a restricted document ("Not to be published") and issued by the Army Council. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Cream cardboard covered booklet containing 48 pages including diagrams. Not to be Publishedww2, new guinea, booklet, care of the feet - notes for foot orderlies, 1942

"Friendly Fruits and Vegetables" is a specific WWII-era jungle survival guide which served as a visual pamphlet to help downed aircrews identify edible jungle plants, avoid dangerous ones, and find survival resources Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Cream cardboard covered booklet containing 71 pages including photographs. ww2, new guinea, booklet, 1943, friendly fruits and vegetables, aircrews