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Caulfield RSL Sub Branch
2nd AIF brass plaque, unknown
... 2nd AIF brass plaque...2nd AIF...Appears to be a 2nd AIF plaque which may have belonged... melbourne 2nd AIF brass plaque Solid Brass plaque from mold, World ...Appears to be a 2nd AIF plaque which may have belonged to SGT Robert Henry Baxter.An item which refers to the 2nd Australian imperial force and WW2.Solid Brass plaque from mold, World War 2 era Plaque comprised of 2 areas(not parts) . Upper ,rising sun emblem marked "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES" with the number 2 under the crown. Lower, with lettering "A.I.F" on top of a tin helmet. Back of plaque has no markings, is uneven from molding process and has not been filed to a smooth finish. rising sun badge, 2nd aif -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir 2nd AIF Car Badge
... Souvenir 2nd AIF Car Badge...2nd AIF Car badge also used on lamp stands.... melbourne Souvenir 2nd AIF Car Badge 2nd AIF Car badge also used ...2nd AIF Car badge also used on lamp stands.AIF Rising Sun Badge with the letter 2 under the AIF letters -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Textile - Colour Patch, 2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch
... 2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch...2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch WWII (Purple over Red...2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch WWII (Purple over Red ...2/6th Battalion, 2nd AIF Colour Patch WWII (Purple over Red with border) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS 2ND AIF, C.1939 - post war
... DOCUMENTS 2ND AIF...Items relating to Alan Telford VX146055 2nd AIF. Refer... goldfields DOCUMENTS 2ND AIF Document .1) Members Personal Equipment ...Items relating to Alan Telford VX146055 2nd AIF. Refer 357.3 also 331.8, 332.2, 359.3, 360.4P. .1) Members Personal Equipment Card A.A.F F 204.Light Tan in Colour. .2) Demobilization Procedure Book A.A.B 87, No 217241. Brown in Colour. .3) Special Tobacco Ration for Ex Service Personnel No 81660. Light Tan in Colour..1) "Alan Telford VX146055" .2) "VX146055 Alan Telford" .3) "Alan Telford VX146055, Authorised Monthly quota"documents, records, demobilization, tobacco -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM 2ND AIF, C.1943 - 45
... UNIFORM 2ND AIF... 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group.... goldfields UNIFORM 2ND AIF Uniform .1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt ....1) & .2) The items were issued to Cpl H BACON VX103705 2nd AIF, Naval Bombardment Group..1) Hat, slouch, Kahki fur felt, cotton pugaree, Rising Sun badge, chin strap leather, leather lining. .2) Coat, Battle Dress, Kahki, Cpl stripes on one sleeve, 2 x Rising Sun Lapel badges, 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Colour patches red over blue in wave fashion with grey surround, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .3) Belt, webbing, light Kahki, brass buckles and keepers..1) “D & D ../30 size 7 1945” uniform, army, webbing, slouch hat -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform, 2nd AIF, RAAF Kit Bag, 1939-45
... 2nd AIF...-1945 mcardle kew Royal australian airforce RAAF 2nd AIF ...This RAAF Kit Bag is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.A kit bag made of khaki cloth with brown leather handle, trim and nameplate belonging to F.C.M. McArdle (no 94449) of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The address on the plaque is 3 Wills Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia. second world war 1939-1945, mcardle, kew, royal australian airforce, raaf -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - Private Charles J Palmer, 2/33 Battalion 2nd AIF
... 2/33 Battalion 2nd AIF... melbourne Private Charles J Palmer Medal 2/33 Battalion 2nd AIF ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PENNANT, WWII
... 2nd AIF..., 2nd AIF 1940. Union Jack in top left corner and dowel stick.... edges on long sides, 2nd AIF 1940. Union Jack in top left corner ...William Leslie Tibbett. Refer 491.3P for his service history also 503P. Triangular flag, white silk with blue edges on long sides, 2nd AIF 1940. Union Jack in top left corner and dowel stick.“No. VX28381 Pte W. L. Tibbett, Coy 2/21 BN”flags-military, 2nd aif -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photos, Arthur Severino, Garrison at Dhurringile, a garrison member at Dhurringile, 1939-1940
... 2nd AIF..., to enlist in 2nd AIF). 1. Arthur in front of barracks doorway 2.... ; Later VX25922 HQ 21st Aust Infantry Brigade 2nd AIF; Tatura 1939... Brigade 2nd AIF; Tatura 1939" 6. "March 1940" 7. "March 1940 ...Photos in possession of Arthur Severino, a garrison member at Dhurringile, who also helped maintain the powerplant?. Passed on to his son, William (Bill) on his death, along with a sketch of Dhurringile (cat. C0906). The only information known about the photos is what was written on or beside them & that they were from Arthur's time served as a garrison member at Dhurringile. Arthur also apparently helped to maintain the powerplant whilst at Dhurringile. (Some photos of barracks may have been taken at Puckapunyal instead, where he went immediately after Dhurringile, to enlist in 2nd AIF). 1. Arthur in front of barracks doorway 2. Barracks? building 3. View of camp?? 4. Dhurringile mansion, unknown civilians in entrance (caretakers??) 5. Three people seated, Arthur on left 6. View of fenceline, paddocks, possibly Waranga Basin in background 7. Large water tankSeven photos in possession of Arthur Severino, garrison member at Dhurringile November 1939 - June 1940. 3. "March 1940" 4. "November 1939" 5. "Lance Sergeant Arthur James Severino (on left) V82052, 5th Workshop and Park COY. ; Later VX25922 HQ 21st Aust Infantry Brigade 2nd AIF; Tatura 1939" 6. "March 1940" 7. "March 1940"dhurringile, arthur severino, william severino, dhurringile mansion garrison members, puckapunyal, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, PAY & DEMOBILIZATION, 1939 - 45
... 2nd AIF...Items issued to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX 114736 2nd AIF... to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX 114736 2nd AIF. Refer Catalogue No4228 ...Items issued to Lawrence Vernon Andrews VX 114736 2nd AIF. Refer Catalogue No4228 for his service history..1) Demoiblization Procedure booklet AAB. 87 No 266377, brown coloured covers, paper pages, black printing with entries in black pen. .2) Soldiers Pay Book No 242572, brownish coloured covers, paper pages, Black printing entries in black pen..1) Front cover, “VX114736 Pte Andrews, Lawrence Vernon, C/- Ireland Bros , Poowong South Gipps Victoria”, “1485”. .2) Front cover, “VX114736 ANDREWS LAWRENCE VERNON”, Stamped, “CANCELLED” twicedemobilization, pay books, 2nd aif -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, Deeds of the 2nd A.I.F
... 2nd AIF...Portrayal of notable achievements of the men of the 2nd AIF... of the 2nd AIF in the compaigns of Libya, Cyrenaica, Greece, Crete ...Portrayal of notable achievements of the men of the 2nd AIF in the compaigns of Libya, Cyrenaica, Greece, Crete, Syria in the defence of Tobruk and in Malaya Singapore.Cream and brown magazine with sketch depicting two soldiers charging with rifles and fixed bayonetsACF - total proceeds for Australian Comforts Fund Price 6dww2, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, CAIRO
... 2nd AIF...COLLECTED BY JOHN EDWARDS . VX 3857. 2ND AIF. posted... . VX 3857. 2ND AIF. posted to Middle East during WW2 . Refer ...COLLECTED BY JOHN EDWARDS . VX 3857. 2ND AIF. posted to Middle East during WW2 . Refer Cat No 536 for service details Postcards x 9. Postcards blank with pictures on front paintings of Cairo and surrounds. All images with white borders, images are in colour. Includes a list of products available from the Publishers On the rear description of location. Lehnert + Landrock Publishers from Cairo postcards, cairo, 2nd aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, Vincent Kelly, C. 1940
... 2nd AIF...White label bottom centre: “Bendigo Farewell, 2nd AIF.... White label bottom centre: “Bendigo Farewell, 2nd AIF Soldiers ...Black & white photo of soldiers on station platform before departure overseas. Mahogany wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, hanging wire on rear. Photo has a grey border mounted on a green background. White label bottom centre: “Bendigo Farewell, 2nd AIF Soldiers March 27th 1940. Left Australia April 14th 1940. Arrived Egypt May 16th 1940”passchendaele barracks trust, 2nd aif, bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - BERET, C.1939 - 45
... Beret belonged to Douglas Charles Sharp VX92490 2nd AIF... rectangle black and red denoting 57th/60th Batt 2nd AIF. ... 2nd AIF. Beret belonged to Douglas Charles Sharp VX92490 2nd ...Beret belonged to Douglas Charles Sharp VX92490 2nd AIF. Enlisted 27.5.43 age 18 years. At discharge on 22.10.46 he held th rank of Pte in 57th/60th Batt.Beret, cotton, jungle, with WW2 colour patch, vertical rectangle black and red denoting 57th/60th Batt 2nd AIF. costume-male headwear, beret -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, 1939
... of to soldiers from the 2nd AIF who were leaving for service overseas.... to members of the 2nd AIF on 20th February 1940.... and Councillor's of Richmond presented to members of the 2nd AIF on 20th ...Presented to men and maybe women who enlisted in the Australian Armed Forces in WW2. It is unknown if this was a one of to soldiers from the 2nd AIF who were leaving for service overseas.Chrome plated mirrorFrom the Mayor and Councillor's of Richmond presented to members of the 2nd AIF on 20th February 1940. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, D W Paterson Co Pty Ltd, 25.3.1919
... 2nd aif... then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge... then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge ...Samuel Davies No 64187. Sam signed Attestation papers on 27.4.1918 age 19 years. The page is stamped at the top “passed Light Horse riding test, volunteered to serve in Eygpt”. Listed as joined on 10.6.1918 in 5th General Service Reinforcements, embarked for Eygpt 14.9.1918, disembarked 14.10.1918, allotted to A.A.S.C 30.10.1918, appointed Driver 1.12.1918, embark for Aust 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF. A.A.S.C. “Australian Army Service Corp” Sam had 3 older brothers already serving overseas, all came home. On 15.10.1940 Sam signed Mobilization Attestation papers in the CMF No V6868 in 6th Auxillary Horse Transport Coy AASC. His service in the CMF finished on 19.8.1942 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge on 12.11.1945Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at the top with 2 servicemen in front. Golden wattle around border & a docked ship at the bottom. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Certificate mounted with a green border.Printed on certificate: BOROUGH OF CLUNES FOR LIBERTY ANZACS FOR JUSTICE Presented to Pte S Davies Dated 25.3.19 Signed by Mayor & Town Clerk Bottom R: Red seal aasc, aif, 2nd aif -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Light Horse Regiment enlisted in the 2nd AIF. The Regiment..." 20th ALH members after enlistment in 2nd AIF 1940."... with piano accordion. " 20th ALH members after enlistment in 2nd AIF ...Between 1939 and January 1941, 575 members of rhe 20th Light Horse Regiment enlisted in the 2nd AIF. The Regiment was reinforced with men from all over Victoria called up for compulsory service.The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of large group of soldiers arranged in three rows with one man in front with piano accordion." 20th ALH members after enlistment in 2nd AIF 1940."20th light horse, 20th motor regiment -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals & Documents, Early 20th Century
... - Served 1st AIF and 2nd AIF... Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden Sons & Daughters Certificate... 5112 Dvr C W Madden Medals & Pay Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden ...Medals and Documents relating to Cecil Walker Madden - Served 1st AIF and 2nd AIF member of Department of Defence who served during WW1 and WW25 x Defence Medals Full Size, 5 x Defence Medals Miniatures, various medallions, 3 x Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay Book's, 1 x Sons and Daughters of the AIF Certificate, The Australian Flag, a black and white photograph of Dvr C.W. Madden.Medals & Pay Books 1st AIF 5112 Dvr C W Madden Medals & Pay Books 2nd AIF V4574 C W Madden Sons & Daughters Certificate Mavis Maddenww2, medals and documents -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - BOOK & CERTIFICATE, 1945
... 11.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF age 22 years 10 months. Served.... .2) Certificate of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF... of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF. Details name, rank, unit ...Items relate to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282. Enlisted 11.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF age 22 years 10 months. Served in the Middle East from 26.12.1940 to 15.3.1942 and Balikpapan from 23.6.1945 to 19.11.1945. On discharge from the Army 30.11.1945 he was a Sergeant in No 1 Ordnance Field Park AASC. Refer Reg No's 87, 88, 89, 90, 91.2. .1) Record of Service book A.A.B 83, brown, card covered. .2) Certificate of Discharge No 306694 from the 2nd AIF. Details name, rank, unit, service home & abroad, enlistment & discharge dates. Paper sheet with black printed ink..1) Handwritten in ink at top: Left: Army No: VX31282 Centre: Rank: Sgt Right: Name: DAY H M .2) Information typed at top centre: VX31282 Sergeant Howard Maxwell DAY 11 Jun 1940 - 30 Nov 1945documents - certificates, books - military -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Alumni, War Service, WW2, Cahir
... Patrick T. Cahir (Returned safely from 2nd AIF, c1946).... Cahir (Returned safely from 2nd AIF, c1946) ... -
Bendigo Military Museum
photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
... 2nd AIF... 19.11.1945 2/6 Aust Div Sup Col AASC 2nd AIF Officer ...Identity uncertain but suspect it is LT. Ian Robertson MacCLEAN (Jock) VX17358 enlisted 25.5.1940 Discharged 19.11.1945 2/6 Aust Div Sup Col AASCPhotograph of officer in frame. Wooden gold frame, brown cardboard border around photo. Officer has uniform and hat on. Written in ink on back “I.R. MacCLEAN (Jock) 2nd aif, officer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 19.7.1946
... 2nd AIF... medals, 772P. certificates military service 2nd AIF mediccal ...Refer 622.3 medals, 772P.Certificate of Service/Discharge for an Officer TX6321 Capt. Warick Rosenthal - Number 47545. CMF - 02/05/1942 - 09/09/1942, AIF - 10/09/1942 - 19/07/1946. (RAS Badge issued 211849). form is yellowed, mounted on cardboard with photo corners with black edging all around" TX6321 Captain Warick Rosenthal Aust Army Medical Corps." certificates, military service, 2nd aif, mediccal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 24.10.45
... 2nd AIF... discharge 2nd AIF ...Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... 2nd aif... east 2nd aif army aif ww2 world war 2 syria blundell noel ...Christmas card sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Noel Blundell who served in Syria during World war 2. The card is in the form of a booklet consisting of the cover and one double page insert. The card front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge and the words "9th Australian Divisional Cavalry Regiment" and "A. I. F.". The centre pages have an illustration of a village scene on the left page and the words "A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year" printed on the right page. The serviceman has written "To Alice From Noel" beneath the Christmas message. At the bottom of this page are the words "MIDDLE EAST" and "DECEMBER 1941". The rear cover page has an illustration of two camels, one leading the other.christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, syria, blundell, noel blundell, 9th australian division -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... 2nd aif..." christmas middle east 2nd aif army aif ww2 world war 2 2nd 11th ...Christmas card which was sent to a family in Australia by Australian Army serviceman, Lewis Jones who served during World War 2. The card is in the form of a small folded card. The front cover has the Australian 'Rising Sun' badge printed above the following words "Christmas Greetings from 2/11 Battalion A. I. F.". There is some ornate artwork on this cover and a small illustration which appears to be of a middle east village scene. The inside cover page has the following (apparently written by the serviceman) "To Alice & Family Wishing You all a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year With best of luck From Lewis"christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, 2nd 11th battalion -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... 2nd aif... in the Middle East during World War 2. middle east 2nd aif australia ...Black and white photograph of two Australian Army soldiers in winter uniform. The soldier to the left in the photograph is Noel Blundell, the other soldier is unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
... 2nd aif... christmas middle east 2nd aif australia army aif ww2 world war 2 ...Christmas postcard with two black and white photographs on the front. To the right is a portrait image of Noel Blundell, an Australian Army soldier in summer uniform. To the left is a woman with two children in an outdoor setting. To the woman's right is a teenage boy and to the woman's left is a younger teenage girl. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. The card is inscribed "A Happy Christmas and A Victorious New Year"postcard, christmas, middle east, 2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... 2nd aif... in Syria 1940's" 2nd aif australia army aif ww2 world war 2 soldier ...Small black and white photograph of a group of seven Australian Army soldiers. The soldiers in the photograph include Noel Blundell who is apparently "taking bets", the other soldiers are unknown. The photograph was sent home to family by Noel Blundell who served in the Middle East during World War 2. Inscibed on the reverse of the photograph are the hand written words; "Noel Blundell taking bets in the desert in Syria 1940's"2nd aif, australia, army, aif, ww2, world war 2, soldier, syria -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Mess kit, 1939 (exact)
... 2nd aif... darwin world war two pan set messing mess tins aluminium 2nd aif ...This is part of a collection donated by Mrs Margaret McKenzie that belonged to her husband and was issued to him during the Second World War, the mess tins were marked with names of places, ships and battle locations. Other items include a postcard sent home in August 1941 and a photo of Australian troops on parade at Wewak in August 1945Aluminium Mess tin set, 2 rectangular tins one smaller to fit into larger. Inscriptions engraved on 4 sides containing locations of training, ships and battle areas. Additional markings include year of manufacture and company along with Department of Defence broad arrow. Item is stamped metal with wire handle on the large tin. Wire carry handle missing on smaller tin. "Inscription on base of mess tin large. 'DARLEY ALBANY/ SYDNEY/ PERTH/ TRINCOMALEE:CEYLON/ PORT TUFIC/ SUEZ CANAL/ EL CANTARA/ GAZA/ JERUSALEM/ HIFA TELAVIV/ BETHALEM/ BAYROUTA/ JUDEDES FIAKE/darwin, world war two, pan set messing, mess tins, aluminium, 2nd aif, 8th battalion, vx52576, pte, mckenzie, c mckenzie, 1939, c b ltd, 1941 1945, 19th australian infantry training battalion, b company, 21st august 1941, finchaven, wandecla, cairns, brisbane -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Telegram, Birthday greetings to Sefton Howard (VX18606); Telegram received from D. Thomson in Cairo, Egypt, 6 August 1941, 1941
... 2nd AIF, Cairo, Dave Thomson, Egypt, Letters, Lew Howard... Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 2nd AIF ...Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan 2nd aif, cairo, dave thomson, egypt, letters, lew howard collection, second world war, sefton thomas cranton howard, ww2