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Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPhotograph, Artgraph Studio, Curly Papworth, March 1943
... ...2nd/2nd commando...It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth Sepia Studio photograph Curly Papworth Photograph Artgraph Studio ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSepia Studio photographww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPhotograph - Portrait of Curly Papworth, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... ...2nd/2nd commando...It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth Series of sepia studio portraits of 'Curly' Papworth - Francis John Papworth VX66806 Photograph Portrait of Curly Papworth Artgraph Studio ...Set of 4 sepia studio photographed portraits of Francis John Papworth VX66806 Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from Timor Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 & 4.4 referThese photographs display historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSeries of sepia studio portraits of 'Curly' Papworth - Francis John Papworth VX66806ww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPhotograph - Studio portrait of Corporal 'Curly' Papworh, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... ...2nd/2nd commando...It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth Sepia Studio photograph Photograph Studio portrait of Corporal 'Curly' Papworh Artgraph Studio ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSepia Studio photographww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPhotograph, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... ...2nd/2nd commando...It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth Sepia Studio photograph Photograph Artgraph Studio ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionSepia Studio photographww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaPhotograph, Artgraph Studio, March 1943
... ...2nd/2nd commando...It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collection ww2 world war two 2nd/2nd commando commando francis john papworth On leave - 1943 Francis John Papworth VX66806 - Studio photograph Photograph Artgraph Studio ...Francis John Papworth - VX66806 - Studio photograph - portrait style. Shot in March 1943 while on leave after escape from TimorThis photograph displays historic significance from WW2 and Curly Papworth's service in the 2nd/2nd Independent Company. It has strong provenance as part of the Papworth Family donated collectionFrancis John Papworth VX66806 - Studio photographOn leave - 1943ww2, world war two, 2nd/2nd commando, commando, francis john papworth -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook, A history of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2nd Commando Squadron
... A history of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2nd Commando Squadron...Due to this reorganisation, in October, the 2/2nd Independent Company was renamed the 2/2nd Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. When this happened though, the 2/2nd...Due to this reorganisation, in October, the 2/2nd Independent Company was renamed the 2/2nd Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. When this happened though, the 2/2nd ...The history of the No. 2 Independent Commando Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron during World War II – scarce as a 1st edition dated 1986. Having completed its training at Foster, on Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria, the 2nd Independent Company was raised and travelled north to Katherine, in the Northern Territory. However, following Japan’s entry into the war, as with the other independent companies that were sent to the islands off Australia, the 2nd was sent to Timor, where it joined the 2/40th Battalion and the rest of Sparrow Force. Sparrow Force divided itself between west Timor, part of the Netherlands East Indies, and east Timor, which belonged to Portugal. The 2/40th Battalion defended the capital of west Timor, Koepang, and the airfield at Penfui. Most of the independent company moved to the airfield at Dili, in east Timor, and the nearby mountains. Portugal was opposed to the stationing of a Dutch or Australian garrison in case this provoked the Japanese, but despite this opposition, on 17 December 1941, elements of the 2nd Independent Company and Dutch troops landed near Dili. On 20 February 1942 the Japanese invaded the island, attacking east and west Timor simultaneously. The 2/40th Battalion held out for three days, but were overrun and were killed or captured. Similarly, the 2nd could not hold the airfield and were also driven back. But they were not captured and instead retreated to the mountains where they conducted a very successful and pursued a guerrilla war against the Japanese which lasted for over a year. Following the capture of Timor, the 2nd occupation the company was listed as “missing”, the company’s signallers were able to build a wireless transmitter, nicknamed ‘Winnie the War Winner’, and on 18/19 April were able to contact Darwin. At the end of May RAN vessels began landing supplies for the Australians on the south coast of east Timor. These supply runs were very dangerous but they allowed the Australians on Timor to continue fighting. In September the guerillas were reinforced with the 2/4th Independent Company. However, this could not go on indefinitely. In August the Japanese lunched a major offensive against the guerrillas and Japanese reprisals against the civilian population of east Timor reduced their support for the Australians. The 2nd (now named the 2/2nd Independent Company) and 2/4th were withdrawn in December and January 1943 respectively. Although the 2/2nd Independent Company is best known for its time on Timor, it also saw extensive service in New Guinea and New Britain. The independent company reformed at the army’s training centre at Canungra, Queensland, where it was reinforced and reequipped. The company then moved to the Atherton Tableland, where it briefly became part of the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. Due to this reorganisation, in October, the 2/2nd Independent Company was renamed the 2/2nd Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. When this happened though, the 2/2nd was back in action. In June 1943 the 2/2nd sailed from Townsville for Port Moresby and was subsequently flown to Bena Bena, in the Bismark Range in New Guinea’s highlands. Here they supported the 2/7th Independent Company in patrolling the Ramu River area. In the second week of July the 2/2nd moved into position, with its headquarters at Bena Bena and with its platoons’ occupying neighbouring positions. By the end of the month their patrols were skirmishing with the Japanese. The 2/2nd remained in New Guinea until October 1944. After 90 days leave, the squadron reformed at Strathpine in Queensland before sailing to New Britain in April 1945. The 2/2nd landed at Jacquinot Bay on 17 April. The squadron then moved to Wide Bay, in order to support the 13th Brigade of the 5th Division, and was based at Lamarien. Following Japan’s surrender and the end of the war, the ranks of the squadron thinned quickly as men were discharged or transferred to other units. For those who were left, they returned to Australia and in early 1946 the 2/2nd Commando Squadron was disbanded. Includes Nominal Roll Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 270 pages -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook, The Commando: The Life and Death of Cameron Baird, VC, MG
... 2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces soldier when he led his platoon into a known Taliban stronghold to back-up another Australian unit under heavy fire. In the prolonged firefight, Cameron was mortally wounded. In 2014, Cameron's bravery and courage under fire saw him posthumously awarded the 100th Victoria Cross, our highest award possible for bravery in the presence of the enemy. Cameron Baird died how he lived - at the front, giving it his all, without any indecision. He will forever be remembered by his mates and the soldiers he served with in the 2nd...2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces soldier when he led his platoon into a known Taliban stronghold to back-up another Australian unit under heavy fire. In the prolonged firefight, Cameron was mortally wounded. In 2014, Cameron's bravery and courage under fire saw him posthumously awarded the 100th Victoria Cross, our highest award possible for bravery in the presence of the enemy. Cameron Baird died how he lived - at the front, giving it his all, without any indecision. He will forever be remembered by his mates and the soldiers he served with in the 2nd ...On 22 June 2013, Corporal Cameron Baird was a 2nd Commando Regiment Special Forces soldier when he led his platoon into a known Taliban stronghold to back-up another Australian unit under heavy fire. In the prolonged firefight, Cameron was mortally wounded. In 2014, Cameron's bravery and courage under fire saw him posthumously awarded the 100th Victoria Cross, our highest award possible for bravery in the presence of the enemy. Cameron Baird died how he lived - at the front, giving it his all, without any indecision. He will forever be remembered by his mates and the soldiers he served with in the 2nd Commando Regiment. THE COMMANDO reveals Cameron's life, from young boy and aspiring AFL player, who only missed out on being drafted because of injury, to exemplary soldier and leader. Cameron's story and that of 4RAR and 2nd Commando personifies the courage and character of the men and women who go to war and will show us the good man we have lost. australian special forces, commandos, afghanistan, 2nd commando regiment -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaMemorabilia - WW2 Set of 4 medals- Norman Ernest Baxter 2nd Independent Company
... Commando Association - Victoria The Association does not have a museum or address available to the public. melbourne Medals issued to Norman Ernest Baxter VX63211. A reinforcement to 2nd Independent Company. ww2 independent company australian commando timor australian special forces australian special operations world war ii Memorabilia WW2 Set of 4 medals- Norman Ernest Baxter 2nd Independent Company. ...Medals issued to Norman Ernest Baxter VX63211. A reinforcement to 2nd Independent Company. ww2, independent company, australian commando, timor, australian special forces, australian special operations, world war ii -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedNewspaper - My War - The Sun Supplement World War 2 Newpaper Front Pages, The Sun, 1989 - 1990
... 2nd June 1942 2768.28 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Japs' Worst Navel Defeat 8th June 1942 2768.29 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Commando Raid On France 20th August 1942 2768.33 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Vast U.S. Landing In French Africa 9th November 1942 2768.34 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Australians Take Sanananda 20th January 1943 2768.35 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches 12th July 1943 2768.36 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Rome Silent On Duce's Fate 27th Junly 1943 2768.37 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Amazing Singapoer Raid 2nd Ausgust 1946 2768.38 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Allied Forces Land On Italian Mainland 4th September 1943 2768.39 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Australians Press On To Lae 7th September 1943 2768.40 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Smashing Blows At Rabaul 15th October 1943 2768.41 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Cassino Falls 19th May 1944 2768.42 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Allies Drive Through Rome 6th June 1944 2768.43 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Landings In France 7th June 1944 2768.44 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Paris Liberated From Within 24th August 1944 2768.45 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Into Belgium, Nearing Reich 4th September 1944 2768.46 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Arnhem Skytroops Fight On 23rd September 1944 2768.47 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Philippines Invasion 20th October 1944 2768.48 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Americans Hold Bulge 28th December 1944 2768.49 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Warsaw Captured 18th January 1945 2768.50 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Tokio Razed 28th May 1945 2768.52 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Doenitz Heads Broken Reich, Is Hitler Dead 3rd May 1945 2768.53 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - War Ends In Europe 8th May 1945 2768.54 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Atomic Bomb Devastates Jap City 9th August 1945 2768.55 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Japan Agress To Surrender 15th August 1945...2nd June 1942 2768.28 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Japs' Worst Navel Defeat 8th June 1942 2768.29 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Commando Raid On France 20th August 1942 2768.33 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Vast U.S. Landing In French Africa 9th November 1942 2768.34 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Australians Take Sanananda 20th January 1943 2768.35 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches 12th July 1943 2768.36 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Rome Silent On Duce's Fate 27th Junly 1943 2768.37 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Amazing Singapoer Raid 2nd Ausgust 1946 2768.38 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Allied Forces Land On Italian Mainland 4th September 1943 2768.39 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Australians Press On To Lae 7th September 1943 2768.40 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Smashing Blows At Rabaul 15th October 1943 2768.41 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Cassino Falls 19th May 1944 2768.42 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Allies Drive Through Rome 6th June 1944 2768.43 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Landings In France 7th June 1944 2768.44 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Paris Liberated From Within 24th August 1944 2768.45 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Into Belgium, Nearing Reich 4th September 1944 2768.46 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Arnhem Skytroops Fight On 23rd September 1944 2768.47 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Philippines Invasion 20th October 1944 2768.48 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Americans Hold Bulge 28th December 1944 2768.49 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Warsaw Captured 18th January 1945 2768.50 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Tokio Razed 28th May 1945 2768.52 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Doenitz Heads Broken Reich, Is Hitler Dead 3rd May 1945 2768.53 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - War Ends In Europe 8th May 1945 2768.54 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Atomic Bomb Devastates Jap City 9th August 1945 2768.55 - The Sun My War WWII Supplement - Japan Agress To Surrender 15th August 1945 Collection of The Sun Supplement My War WWII (WWII) Newspapers (Missing a number of editions) Newspaper My War - The Sun Supplement World War 2 Newpaper Front Pages The Sun ...Collection of The Sun Supplement My War WWII (WWII) Newspapers (Missing a number of editions)world war 1939 - 1945 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMixed media - Framed Photograph, CAMS Cause
... 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. ...2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. ...Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG was a soldier in the Australian Army who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. Cameron enlisted on 4/1/2000 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Commando) RAR now known as the 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. In 2007 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed on Operation SLIPPER - Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. In 2008 he was promoted to Corporal and deployed again on Operation SLIPPER in 2009 2011 and 2013. He was killed in action on 22 June 2013 and was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions in the Khod Valley Uruzgan province AfghanistanCorporal Baird is the 100th Australian to receive a VC since the award was first created by Queen Victoria in 1856. Brown timber frame and dark green mount containing photograph of soldier alongside poem with image of Victoria Cross medal in backgroundCAMS Cause - Commando for Lifecameron baird, victoria cross, medal for gallantry -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPainting - Framed Painting, Corporal Cameron Baird, VC ,MG
... 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. ...2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. ...Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG was a soldier in the Australian Army who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Afghanistan. Cameron enlisted on 4/1/2000 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Commando) RAR now known as the 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. In 2007 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed on Operation SLIPPER - Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. In 2008 he was promoted to Corporal and deployed again on Operation SLIPPER in 2009 2011 and 2013. He was killed in action on 22 June 2013 and was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions in the Khod Valley Uruzgan province AfghanistanBrown timber look plastic frame containing watercolour painting of commando soldier wearing camouflage uniform with fill vest. plaque - Corporal Cameron Baird, VC ,MG signature left bottom corner Henk Artcameron baird, victoria cross
