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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - 24 Battalion, 13 Platoon, There is no makers mark on the Photograph, January 1916
... Photograph - 24 Battalion, 13 Platoon...24 battalion... are from Geelong and are posted to 13 Platoon, 6 Reinforcement, 24...Sepia Photograph, oblong, cardboard, photograph of 24... Reinforcement, 24 Battalion. The photograph is an original. 24 battalion ...This post card was sent to Ethel from her friend Arnie and is dated 13 January 1916. The photograph was taken on 01 January 1916. The note indicates that the personnel in the photograph are from Geelong and are posted to 13 Platoon, 6 Reinforcement, 24 Battalion.The photograph is an original.Sepia Photograph, oblong, cardboard, photograph of 24 Battalion, 13 Platoon, 6 Reinforcement Group, members of the AIF.On the back of the photograph (Post Card) are the details - the photograph was taken on 01 January 1916 and the persons in the photograph are all from Geelong. The names of the men are on the back of the photograph.24 battalion, 13 platoon, aif, ww1, photograph -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, 2/24 Battalion, c1940
... 2/24 Battalion...2/24 battalion...Original black and white photograph of 2/24 Infantry... Frank P Saville VX34912 2/24 Battalion... camps between 1941-45 during WW2. 2/24 battalion frank saville ...Original black and white photograph of 2/24 Infantry Battalion which includes image of Frank Percival SAVILLE VX34912 Born 4/4/1919 Enlisted 27/6/1940 and served with the 2/24th Battalion. He was a POW interned in Italy and Germany camps between 1941-45 during WW2.Black plastic frame with green mount housing original black and white photograph of soldiers in four rows.Plaque -Presented by H A Saville on behalf of his brother Frank P Saville VX34912 2/24 Battalion2/24 battalion, frank saville vx 34912, pow, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, 2/24 Battalion, c1940
... 2/24 Battalion ...2/24 battalion...Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion... high-country Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion ...Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion Headquarters Company soldiers who served during WW2The Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in June 1940 and known as Wangaratta's Own.Black plastic frame containing reproduced black and white photograph of soldiers formed in five rows. Soldiers are numbered with most names listed top left and below.2/24th Inf Bn Headquarters Company2/24 battalion, ww2, wangaratta's own -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Certificate of Appreciation, 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association, 2013
... 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association...2/24 australian infantry battalion... of their continued support for 2/24 AIF Battalion Association....The 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association (Inc... in recognition of their continued support for 2/24 AIF Battalion ...Certificate of Appreciation presented at the annual reunion on 8 November 2013 to Wangaratta RSL in recognition of their continued support for 2/24 AIF Battalion Association.Cream certificate with black and purple type with two colour symbols above and two signatures below.The 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Association (Inc) "Wangaratta's Own" Certificate of Appreciation presented to Wangaratta RSL In recognition of their continued support for 2/24 AIF Battalion Association Wangaratta Reunion 8 November 20132/24 australian infantry battalion, wangaratta rsl, certificate of appreciation -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, R.P.Serle et al, BOTH SIDES OF THE HILL (WW11), 1985
... 2/24 BATTALION ASSOCIATION... 9589634 0 1 BOTH SIDES OF THE HILL (WW11) Book R.P.Serle 2/24 ...isbn: 0 9589634 0 1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion A Company, c1940
... 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion A Company...2/24 battalion a coy...Photograph of the 2/24th Battalion A Company featuring 24... battalion a coy At top handwritten - A Coy 2/24 Batt Black and gold ...Photograph of the 2/24th Battalion A Company featuring 24 soldiers numbered and most identified by name.Black and gold plastic frame housing enlarged copy of black and white photograph of soldiers in four rows each numbered with list of names below.At top handwritten - A Coy 2/24 Battww2, 2/24 battalion a coy -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Assorted service medals, 1939-1945, H.F,Glare. 2/24 Battalion
... H.F,Glare. 2/24 Battalion... melbourne H.F,Glare. 2/24 Battalion Medal Assorted service medals ... -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Robert Robertson Rail, Robert Robertson Rail, August 1916 to September 1919
... 24 battalion... family by Robert Rail (5411 - 24 Battalion, 14 Reinforcement... western front robert robertson rail 24 battalion Small case ...Letters written by Robert Robertson Rail. Sent from France and England during World War 1, the majority of letters are to his mother, with a small number to other family members.Small case of approximately 200 letters written to his family by Robert Rail (5411 - 24 Battalion, 14 Reinforcement) while on active service in WW1.ww1, letters, western front, robert robertson rail, 24 battalion -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents & Photographs 6454 James F Fry, Early 20th Century
... 24 battalion... F Fry AIF 24 Battalion.... are the originals belonging to 6454 James F Fry. ww1 24 battalion 6454 james ...6454 James F Fry enlisted in the AIF on 27 October 1916 and served in France during WW1. 6454 James F Fry embarked Australia on the HMAT Hororata on 23 November 1916 and returned to Australia on HMAT Runic on 22 March 1918. James F Fry also served in the Volunteer Defence Corps during WW2 his regimental number was V361385.The photographs and documents are copies of the originals belonging to 6454 James F Fry. The medals are the originals belonging to 6454 James F Fry.Black and white photographs, oblong, on photo paper. The photographs include those of 6454 James F Fry, a unit photograph, photographs of the hospital St Leonards by the Sea, England, discharge Certififate, Recognition Certificate from Balliang RSL. Medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal with ribbons., silver colour, round, gold colour round. On the back of the hospital photograph only, St Leonards by the Sea, England. The Meds are inscribed around the edge - 6454 J F Fry AIF 24 Battalion.ww1, 24 battalion, 6454 james f fry, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Lanes Studio, C Coy No 4
... 2/24 battalion... the 2/24 Battalion which was formed at Wangaratta in 1940... wangaratta 2/24 battalion 1940 C Coy No 4 Reproduced black and white ...Black and white group photograph depicting 4 rows of soldiers. Soldier in middle of front row holding chalk board. Image most likely one of four rifle companies that comprised the 2/24 Battalion which was formed at Wangaratta in 1940Reproduced black and white photograph depicting two rows of soldiers standing and two rows sittingC Coy No 4c coy no 4, wangaratta, 2/24 battalion, 1940 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Certificate of Discharge, c1945
... 2/24 Battalion... 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24.../24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 ...Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge dated 27/7/1945 issued to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 recovered POW arrived in UK prior to returning to Australia. Cream coloured paper certificate with words printed and hand written in black ink.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge No 173511ta karnatz, ww2, pow, tobruk, 2/24 battalion -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Lanes Studio, C Coy No 4
... 2/24 battalion... rifle companies that comprised the 2/24 Battalion which... rifle companies that comprised the 2/24 Battalion which ...Black and white group photograph depicting 4 rows of soldiers taken by Lane Studios of Wangaratta. Soldier in middle of front row holding chalk board. Image most likely one of four rifle companies that comprised the 2/24 Battalion which was formed in Wangaratta in 1940Black and white photograph mounted on beige colored cardboard depicting two rows of soldiers standing and two rows sittingC Coy No 4c coy no 4, wangaratta, 2/24 battalion, 1940 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Assorted Papers
... 2/24 battalion... belonged to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16... belonged to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16 ...Brown vinyl wallet containing various papers including identity card, receipt for 60 pounds deposit for 1929 Dodge dated 23/12/1947, Ministry of Food vouchers, postcard, newspaper cutting, black and white photograph of two young boys with a bicycle - handwritten on rear from Mrs T A Karnatz Tawonga Roadside Wodonga Victoria Australia to Private Thomas Karnatz Prisoner of War No 139745 ARB KDO 7001 Stalag 11B Germany. Item belonged to Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 arrived UK recovered POWBrown vinyl wallet containing assorted military and personal papersInside printed in gold lettering - Good wishes from the Australian Red Cross Societyww2, pow, 2/24 battalion, t a karnatz, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, 2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, Brim Medallions Pty Ltd
... PLAQUE, 2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION ..."2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION" "TOBRUK. THE SILENT... PLAQUE, 2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION Brim Medallions Pty ...Presented to Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club by Major W. F. R. BUDGE"Plaque - wood with metal centre. Round centre has red and blue woding and picture."2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION" "TOBRUK. THE SILENT. TEL EL EISA. EL ALAMEIN, LAE - NADZAB, WAREO, TARAKAN." "1 HOLD FAST". plaque, aif, 2/24 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter - Handwritten letters, 1940/1942
... 2/24 Battalion... of for some time. Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born... of for some time. Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born ...Two handwritten letters - dated 27/6/1941 on blue lined writing paper from Pte D Detbridge VX31082 D Coy2/24 Batt. AIF Abroad to Mrs Karnatz advised her husband Tom was safe. He and several others were surrounded and forced to surrender and taken prisoners. Two of the boys managed to escape and brought the good news about Tom and others, being well and safe……… Airmail letter card dated 2/1/1942 from Pte Detbridge to Mrs Karnatz thanking her for the cake of chocolate and enquiring about Tom and if he had mentioned Tim Rogers, a mate who has not been heard of for some time. Thomas Allan Karnatz VX 48290 2/24 Battalion - born 16/7/1916. Enlisted Albury 22/7/1940 - Caulfield 8/8/1940 aged 24 years 17/10/1940 posted from 2/23 to 2/24 Battalion. Embarked 16/11/1940 and disembarked Middle East 17/12/1940. Reported missing in action on 6/5/1941 and officially prisoner of war on 8/7/1941. 26/4/1945 recovered POW arrived in UK prior to returning to Australia. Two handwritten letters - one in lead pencil on blue lined writing paper and the second in black ink on Airmail Letter Card with square blue stamp top right corner and triangular purple stamp lower left corner.Air Mail Letter Card addressed to Mrs T A Karnatz Tawonga Roadside Wodonga Victoria Australia Purple triangle stamp containing Passed by Censor No 3469 with a crown in the centre.ww2, 2/24 battalion, tobruk, thomas karnatz, pow -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Plaque
... 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Plaque... Dandenong melbourne 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Plaque Plaque ... -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, THE JACARANDA PRESS, 2/24 A history of the 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion, 1963
... 2/24 A history of the 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion... of the 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion Book THE JACARANDA PRESS ... -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
... Photo Belgrave detachment "C" Coy 24 Battalion 24 August... Army Photo Belgrave detachment "C" Coy 24 Battalion 24 August ...Photo Belgrave detachment "C" Coy 24 Battalion 24 August 1939photo, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... Private Barlow. ("C" Coy 24 Battalion, Belgrave)... Army Private Barlow. ("C" Coy 24 Battalion, Belgrave ...Private Barlow. ("C" Coy 24 Battalion, Belgrave)photo, ww1, army -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Robert Robertson Rail, Robert Robertson Rail, February 1917 to June 1917
... 24 battalion... rail 24 battalion Small coverless pocket notebook. Diary ...Diary begins 26 February 1917 and ends 16 June 1917. Covers time spent on Western Front. Small coverless pocket notebook. Diary of Robert Rail (5411 - 24th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement). ww1, diaries, robert robertson rail, 24 battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of John Edward & William James Newnham, John & William Newnham, 1915 to 1919
... 24 battalion... Army Nursing Service. ww1 letters 24 battalion 8 light horse ...John Newnham embarked from Melbourne 10/5/1915 and returned on 21/5/1917. William left Melbourne on 25/2/1915 and returned on 3/7/1919. Sister Ada Newnham served with the Australian Army Nursing Service.WW1 letters and cards (approx. 100) sent to family by John Newnham (682 - 24th Battalion, C Company) and William Newnham (430 - 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron) - letters mostly written by William. ww1, letters, 24 battalion, 8 light horse regiment, william james newnham, john edward newnham -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Cloth, Wangaratta Picture Framers, C1940
... 24 Battalion... Guinea during second world war. new guinea ww2 24 Battalion ...Hand draw sketch on cloth handkerchief by Private Edward CURRAN VX143967 - Born Wangaratta 6/6/1923 Service - CMF 23/1/1942-11/7/1943 AIF 12/7/1943-15/10/1945 24th Battalion Embarked 29/3/1943 for New Guinea. Cotton handkerchief depicting hand drawn sketch by soldier whilst on active service in New Guinea during second world war.Brown timber frame and beige mount containing sketch of a koala in a blue diamond above a boomerang on cloth Bouganville New Guinea 24th Battalion AIF "I Hold Fast" Plaque with inscription "Private Edward Joseph Curran 24th Infantry Battalion Australian Imperial Force - New Guinea and Bougainville"new guinea, ww2, 24 battalion, edward curran -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photographs, c1940
... 2/24 Battalion... in February 1989. Thomas Karnatz WW2 Middle East POW 2/24 Battalion ...Six black and white postcards all with photographs featuring Thomas Karnatz VX48290 POW and fellow soldiers of the 2/24th Battalion possibly taken whilst serving overseas in the Middle East during WW2. Second soldier identified as Joseph Disher Darley VX48803 2/23 Battalion born 16/1/1919 and died in February 1989.Six black and white postcards with images of men in military uniformthomas karnatz, ww2, middle east, pow, 2/24 battalion, joseph darley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - MILITARY PHOTOGRAPH, 1939-42
... Photograph of Len Tripp VX25096 2/24 Battalion A.I.F... 2/24 Battalion A.I.F. in uniform. Slouch hat. Frame ...Leonard Jordan TRIPP No VX25096 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.6.1940. Posted to 2/21st Bn on 15.7.1940, hospital 23.1.1941 with Fractured Tibula, rejoin unit 29.4.1941, embark for the Middle East 28.6.1941, disembark 25.7.1941, posted to 2/24th Bn 23.8.1941, DOW’s 24.10.1942. His records offer nothing else re wounding or death. He is buried at El Alamein Box Cemetery grave No 8, plot 4, row A, map reference 1/50000- 88602946. Refer also Cat No 2336.8PPhotograph of Len Tripp VX25096 2/24 Battalion A.I.F. in uniform. Slouch hat. Frame is simple wooden design with gold rim.photography-photographs, portraits, military history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
... /24 Battalion VX32810 William John McKILLOP DOB 23/11/1914... with the 2/24 Battalion VX32810 William John McKILLOP DOB 23/11/1914 ...Image depicts a group of 3 soldiers who served with the 2/24 Battalion VX32810 William John McKILLOP DOB 23/11/1914 POW May 1941 Italy- 2/24 Battalion VX31847 George Cecil OLLEY DOB 14/7/1917 - 2/24 Battalion. The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Original black and white photograph of 3 soldiers standing Handwritten on rear - Geo Olly centre, McKillop R & L, Frankston, 2/24 Btn2/24th battalion, wangaratta, george cecil olley, william john mckillop -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1940
... in 1941. VX56792 George COKER DOB 11/9/1921 - 2/24 Battalion... in 1941. VX56792 George COKER DOB 11/9/1921 - 2/24 Battalion ...Image depicts a group of 5 soldiers all believed to be under 16 years who served with the 2nd AIF in the Middle East in 1941. VX56792 George COKER DOB 11/9/1921 - 2/24 Battalion - was wounded in action on 31/10/1942. SLUNINGS not listed as serving with the 2/24 Battalion. The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced sepia photograph of 5 soldiers seated and all wearing slouch hats Attached on rear - 2nd AIF Babes Middle East 1941 - All under 16 years Back Row - Laycock 2/21 / Unknown 2/23 Front Row - Coker 2/24 / Slunings 2/24 / Unknown 2/242/24th battalion, wangaratta, george coker -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1945
... Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Carrier... high-country Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion ...Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Carrier Platoon after the battle of El Alamein in 1945.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of unknown soldiers seated in four rows.2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
... Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Band - Winners... high-country Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Band ...Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion Band - Winners of the 7th Division Band Contest in Palestine February 1941 The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of band of soldiers with musical instruments Handwritten on rear - 2/24 Bn Band Winners of 7 Div Band Contest Palestine 19412/24th battalion, wangaratta, palestine, 1941, 7th division band contest -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, c1941
... Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion in October... high-country Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion ...Image depicts soldiers of the 2/24 Battalion in October 1941 awaiting transport to Palestine after 8 months in the desert at Tobruk.The 2/24th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army, which served during World War II .A unit of all-volunteers, it was formed in July 1940 from primarily Victorian volunteers and was known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. It served in North Africa in 1941–1942 as part of the 26th Brigade, which was assigned to the 7th Division, before being reassigned to the 9th Division. In early 1943, the battalion returned to Australia and later took part in campaigns against the Japanese in New Guinea in 1943–1944 and Borneo in 1945, before being disbanded in 1946. The 2/24th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd AIF infantry battalion. The Unit was granted the Freedom of the City by the Rural City of Wangaratta in 1990 and one of the first, if not the first, to receive this type of honour.Reproduced black and white photograph of unknown soldiers standing in front of convoy of trucks2/24th battalion, wangaratta -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Article - Badge Returned from Active Service, 1942
... Item issued to Corporal William Charles Clarke VX34546 2/24.../24 Battalion who enlisted 26 June 1940 - Discharged 11 Oct ...Item issued to Corporal William Charles Clarke VX34546 2/24 Battalion who enlisted 26 June 1940 - Discharged 11 Oct 1945Bronze diamond shaped tri service badge with combined anchor, rising sun and wings surmounted by a king's crown; 2 attaching pin hole lugs on the reverse and 1 attaching pin; Underneath is a boomerang with the words 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse is stamped with the maker's details and the serial number 'A97811'.On a boomerang beneath Tri service emblem the words 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The reverse is stamped with the maker's details Cluk/Melb/1942/ Issued by the CWTH GOVT and the serial number 'A97811'.badge, tri service emblem, returned from active service, bronze badge