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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, SGT A R Wills
... 2/5th aust. inf. bn.... a.r. wills vx 5275 2/5th aust. inf. bn new guinea ...Image of burial site of Sgt Albert Robert WILLS born 16.11.1917 at Bendigo -VX 5275 He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery. Black and white image of grave with white cross Cof E VX 5275 SGT A R WILLS 2/5 Aust. Inf. Bn. 7.2.43 Rear is stamped with Photograph supplied by Directorate of Graves Registration Victoria Barracks Melbourne - Buried at Laea.r. wills, vx 5275, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, new guinea -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... 2/5th aust. inf. bn... of soldiers (2/5 Aust Inf Bn) on leave at unknown location 2/5th aust ...Photograph of group of soldiers (2/5 Aust Inf Bn) on leave at unknown locationBlack and white photograph of six soldiers sitting at outside cafe tableHandwritten in green on rear "boys were on three day tour at the time" Joe Foley "Bull" Allen, Hugh....Snowy Clark, Geo.Finch and Alf Hugh sends them with his kindest regards2/5th aust. inf. bn, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter, 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion Assoc
... 2/5th aust. inf. bn... and is buried at Lae War Cemetery. a r wills 2/5th aust. inf. bn lae new ...Letter lists the service history of Sgt A R WILLS VX 5275 2/5 Infantry Battalion. He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery.Letter consisting of letterhead above black typing on white paperAt top 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion Association 1939-1945 Dated 27 April 2000 At bottom "Sans regret"a r wills, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, lae, new guinea, battle for wau, kia, crystal creek -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Unofficial Medal - 168 CSM F. Brent, 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ', c1917
Presented to CSM Brent 6th Bn at 2 Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17A shield shape FOB with a single suspension point and ring. Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ' Hallmarked Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ww1, 5/6 rvr, 6th infantry battalion, 2nd australian infantry brigade