Albert Gilhooley No 890, enlisted 26.1.1916 age 21 years 5 months in C Coy 38th Bn, embarked for England 20.6.1916, appointed L/Cpl 12.9.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 13.1.1917 GSW to left leg severe, rejoin unit 2.9.1917, appointed L/Sgt 18.12.1917, reverts to Cpl rank 17.2.1918, KIA 31.8.1918.Photo sepia tone rectangular shape, portrait of a soldier in uniform, no hat, Cpl stripes on arm.Hand written on rear, “Albert Gilhooley 890 38th Bn”photographs, 38th bn, c coy,

Items in the "Swatton" collection. .1) Jack Swatton, 2nd from left front row. .2) front row 5th from the left. John (Jack) William Swatton. His first connection with the Australian Military is with the Universal Conscription scheme pre WW1. On 1.7.1913 he is alloted to D Coy 67th Bn (Bendigo) Regt No 671 as part of quota 1895 (Year of his birth) He then enlists in the AIF on 10.7.1915 No 4905 age 19 years in 15th Reinforcements 7th Bn AIF. Embark for Eygpt 7.3.1916, embark for France 2.6.1916, Transfer to 48th Bty 12 F.A.B 17.4.1916, transfer to 24th F.A.B 15.6.1916, Transfers to 43rd Bty 11th F.A.B 25.1.1917, detached to Ordnance Works Viviers Hill 15.2.1917, Promoted Bombadier 10.12.1917, attends 2nd Army Artillery School, promoted Corporal 16.3.1918, promoted Sgt 17.6.1918, promoted Bty Sgt Major 15.12.1918, awarded MID 31.12.1918, embark for Australia 11.5.1919, discharged from the AIF. Post WW1 he enlists in the 38th Bn (CMF Bendigo) in 1921, he is Commissioned as an Officer in Sept 1929, from that date till 1940 he is the CO of the BN. The same year he transfers to the 8th Bn CMF. Besides his Mention in Despatches (WW1) he is also awarded the Long Service and Efficiency decorations. On 25.4.1942 he enlists in VDC age 46 years No V362516 in the 15th BN Volunteer Defence Corp for part time duty with the rank of Lt Col, His appointment is terminated on 19.12.1945. In 1941 he is elected to the Committee of the Bendigo RSL, serves as Snr Vice President 1949 - 57 then President 1958 - 60. In 1962 he is made a life member of the RSL..1) Photograph B & W showing 21 Officers of the 38th BN standing outside a building. .2) Photograph sepia tone showing 20 Officers of the 38th Bn in three rows in front of a tent.photographs, 38th bn, post ww1, passchendaele barracks trust.

Hugh McColl. Hugh had pre war service in the local Bendigo 67th BN and reached the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Enlisted 1.3.1916 in A Coy 38th BN then transfer to C Coy on 1.5.1916, embark for England 20.6.1916, promoted to Lieutenant 19.8.1916, hospital sick 21.11.1916 (unclear), embark for France 21.5.1917, WIA 12.10.1917 Bomb Concussion, rejoin unit 22.11.1917, hospital 14.3.1918 Defective Vision, rejoin unit 16.3.1918, hospital 7.4.1918 Sprained Ankle, rejoin unit 28.4.1918, KIA 12.8.1918..1) Folding paper, nothing on the outside, inside two pages relating to the death of Hugh McColl 38th BN, page 1 has details re Hugh McColl and family followed by a five verse poem. .2) Folding paper nothing on inside, front has a black stripe across top RH corner, enscription re Mr & Mrs McColl and daughter thanking those for their sympathy on the loss of their sone Hugh.remembrance, 38th bn, c coy

The card is written by Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 to his Mother on one half of the card, the other is signed by the 22 men. He signs of as “Jim” , refer cat No 5062.2P for his details. Names on the list as written; JLK Myers KIA, AE Madill, WH Myers, JD McNeil, MJ Nihill KIA, A Walker, JC Nihill, EJ Anson, JJ Scott KIA, SC Smith, TA McDonald KIA, JFD Walker, SA Parker, J Smith, FA McMurtree KIA, FJ Griffiths, CR Wright, WC Marshall, E Tracey KIA, AA Elliot, RE Marshall DOD, DT Ure.Photo post card B&W of the Troopship “Runic” showing troops lined up on the deck. A short letter on the back and signed by 22 men of B Coy 38th Bnphotographs, 38th bn, b coy, runic

The photo was taken Post WW1 and believed to be 38th Bn men, non identifiable at this point. It was in a collection relating to the 38th Bn Social Club Melbourne.Photo on heavy grey card with two ornate black edgings, there are 37 men in 3 rows in a park setting.photographs, 38th bn,

38th BNBlack / white photo of part of the 38th Battalion taken at Seymour in 1938. Members are in uniform with Officers front & centre. Lamp pole in background LHS, Below photo on white label in black ink: "SEYMOUR CAMP 1938, Part of the 38th Battalion" On white sticker on front bottom RHS of mounting & LHS of backing: "No 22: Stamp on back: "Passchendaele Barracks Trust "38th bn, seymour, passchendaele barracks trust

All soldiers are believed to be in the 38th Bn AIF not yet identified. .3) the original/negative is held in the Grinton collection. That were all in a collection of photos, records, magazines from the 38th BN reunion Association Melbourne.Three photos 2 B & W portrait no background, 1 sepia with building in background, all rectangular shape, soldiers in uniform. .1) Soldier face with Cpl stripes on arm. .2) Soldier face on wearing a great coat. .3) Soldier sitting side on a log..3) On rear, “Ted M”photographs, 38th bn

.1) The 38th group photo was most likely taken in Pall Mall Bendigo in front of the Myers store. Only one men is identifiable at this point..1) Photo B & W rectangular shape showing a group of men 23 in total standing beside a bus, two sitting on top. .2) Photo B& W rectangular shape showing one to the two Colours of the 38th BN AIF..1) “Melbourne Members. Bendigo Reunion October 1948”photographs, 38th bn

.2) Photo, It is not clear whether this soldier is either; Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 KIA or William Henry Myers No 594 both B Coy 38th Bn. Refer Cat No’s 5062.2P & 5060P for details. The other Soldiers are unknown and most likely 38th BN,Five post card photos all B&W rectangular shape. Most have been stuck on newspaper and any names have been near totally obscured. .1) Soldier with peak cap clear background writing on front. .2) Soldier standing section of photo missing, studio background. .3) Soldier with peak cap & bandolier .4) Soldier with peak cap in oval shape, pieces missing. .5) Soldier standing hands behind back, white background..1) Hand written, “Sincerely yours Lochie”, stamped, “Bartlett Bros Bendigo” .5) Hand written, “Albert Ma..lol..”photographs, 38th bn, b coy

Th main context is remembrance of Leonard James (Jim) Kennedy Myers No 593 38th BN AIF who was KIA at Rosiel France in 1918. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details.Two newspaper cuttings on small snippet one large, taken from the “In Memoriam” pages of a paper. in memoriam, 38th bn, b coy

J.L.K. Myers No 593 enlisted on 22.2.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 26 years 5 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.6.1916, WIA 17.11.1917 remaining on duty, made L/Cpl 17.8.1918, KIA 8.9.1918..1) Photo B & W showing a grave, in rear are tress and two other graves. .2) One page of what was a double page to hold .1) photo, greyish colour, opposite side is the main front page with a Rising Sun badge and “Australian Imperial Force.” Other side has the Soldiers details and where buried..1) & .2) Main points, “James Leonard Kennedy Myers No 593 KIA 8.9.1918, buried Rosiel Commonwealth Cemetery”photographs, graves, 38th bn, b coy

Photo is; Robert John Milligan No 1877 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 34 in 2nd reinforcements 38th Bn, embarked for England 16.8.1916, due to getting into trouble he does not embark for France until 3.1.1918, WIA 30.8.1918 GSW to Arm and Thigh, discharged from the AIF 20.3.19120Postcard photo sepia tone showing a soldier standing hands behind back, has Sergeants stripes on one arm, studio background, inscription on front.On front in black, “Yrs sincerely R.J.Milligan”, On rear in pencil, “R.J. Milligan C/- J. Milligan Maiden Gully”photographs, 38th bn,

.1) William James Hogan No 1645 38th Bn, original photo, refer Cat No 1510 for service details. .2) Charles Ernest Newton MM, No 951 enlisted on 25.3.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 20 years 3 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made L/Cpl 4.6.1917, WIA 7.4.1917 Gassed, rejoin unit 22.8.1917, hospital 13.10.1917 with P.U.O then Influenza, rejoin unit 10.1.1918, Made Cpl 17.8.1918, awarded “MM” 26/31st August 1918 near Clery sur Somme, WIA 2nd occasion 2.9.1918 Gas poisoning, rejoin unit 16.1.1919, RTA 22.9.1919, discharged from the AIF 1.2.1920. Refer also 5039.3P.Two photos 1 sepia 1 B & W portraits of soldiers in uniform no hats on. .1) Soldier arms crossed Sgt stripes on arm. .2) Soldier with “MM” ribbon on..1) On rear, “France 8.1.1919, To Tead from Bill, memories of Paris Trip 1918”. On front, “ W.J.Hogan, yours sincerely 9.1.1919”. .2) On rear, “C.E.Newton”.photographs, 38th bn, c coy, mm

The cards were sent from Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 B Coy 38th Bn. .2) Main text of letter is that he is alive and well and that they have been in and out of the Trenches. .3) Main text is that he is alive and well and that they will be going to France by the end of the month. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details and death..1) Xmas card folding 4 pages joined by a brown ribbon in a bow, front has a raised gold Rising Sun with text and music bars, centre has a 4 line short poem followed by a Xmas greeting, hand written at the bottom in ink. .2) Silk Post card with card surround, centre has silk sewing with flags, flowers, writing in gold, an open section that allows for a small card insert with message on, rear has a hand written letter in pencil. .3) Post card B & W with drawing at top followed by a poem of 5 verses, signed in pencil, rear has a hand written letter in pencil..1) Inside, “From Jim to Father” .2) On silk, “I’m thinking on you”. On small card, “From your loving son”. On rear, “France 31.4.1917, Dear Mother, love from Jim xxx”. .3) On front, “To my truest of Pals, my Mother, from Jim”. On rear, “Nov 6th 1916, Dear Mum, goodbye from Jim”.postcards, xmas, 38th bn, b coy

Colin Thomas Findlay No 1041, C Coy 38th Bn AIF. Enlisted 15.3.1916 age 23 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to L/Cpl 3.2.1917, WIA 2.6.1917 GSW Left Shoulder, rejoin unit 10.7.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 4.10.1917 SW Head severe, RTA 12.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 20.8.1918 medically unfit.Photo Sepia tone rectangular shape, soldier in uniform with hands behind back, shed and trees in the background. Original photo postcard had a pencil written enscription on rear.Original wording, “ 2.11.1916, To Alf, Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Bright and prosperous New Year, from Colin”photographs, 38th bn, c coy

.1)Ernest Chapman Winfield Archibald No 503 enlisted 3.3.1916 B Coy 38th Bn age 20, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, KIA 5.12.1916. Harold James Archibald No 504 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 23 years 6 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France 22.11.1916, appointed Cpl 2.9.1917, WIA 12.10.1917 GSW left arm, medically downgraded 1.2.1918, RTA 12.3.1918, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1918. .3) John Josiah Roberts No 652 enlisted 16.3.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 18 years 3 months, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 31.12.1916 Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 8.1.1917, hospital 3.8.1917 Laryngitis, rejoin unit 29.9.1917, hospital 3.12.1918 Influenza, rejoin unit 29.12.1918, discharged from the AIF 22.9.1919. Austin Ivo Henderson No 720 enlisted 21.3.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 19 years 9 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea Measles, Hospital England unclear, embark for France 5.4.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 5.5.1918, Hospital 17.6.1918 NYD then classed Debility then Trench Fever, RTA 19.2.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.5.1919. .2) The Archibald Brothers are in back row, HJ on the left & ECW on the right, JJ Roberts sitting right?, AI Henderson standing centre others unknown at this point. Photo post cards, 1 B & W 2 sepia, rectangular shape, soldiers in uniform studio background. .1) Two soldiers standing side by side. .2) Six soldiers, 3 standing, 3 sitting. .3) Two soldiers, 1 standing 1 sitting. All photos have hand writing on rear..1) “Harold James Archibald L, Ernest Chapman W Archibald R, killed in France. .2) “ H.J. Archibald, E.C.W. Archibald”. .3) “Sitting J.J.Roberts, standing Ivo Henderson”.photographs, b coy, 38th bn

Both photos are Charles Barkell No 811 C Coy 38th Bn AIF. Enlisted 29.2.1916 age 21 years 11 months, embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Chill, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 7.1.1917 with Mumps, rejoin unit 30.1.1917, made L/Cpl 4.6.1917, Cpl 7.10.1917, WIA 19.5.1918 SW shoulder contusion severe, rejoin unit 4.9.1918, RTA 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919.Photos sepia tone rectangular shape, same soldier in uniform, studio background. .1) Soldier standing hands behind his back. .2) Soldier sitting astride a small table, Cpl stripes on arm.photographs, 38th bn, c coy

.1) Norman Victor Harbourd No 908. Norman had pre war service. Enlisted 16.2.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 21 years, embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Chill at sea, hospital 24.8.1916 with Measles then Influenza, embark for France 22.11.1916, made Cpl 14.12.1916, hospital 27.1.1917 with Gastro Enteritis, rejoin unit 4.2.1917, WIA 25.2.1917 GSW Face & Right Thigh, medically downgraded, RTA with Defective Vision, discharged from the AIF 9.2.1919 Medically unfit. .2) Sitting on left is Norman, rear right is Lachlan Wells Harbourd, the others unknown at this point. Lachlan Wells Harbourd No 909. Lachlan had pre War service. Enlisted 16.2.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 18 years 5 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Tonsilitis, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 23.11.16 with Mumps, rejoin unit 4.1.1917, WIA 7/9.6.1917 GSW Chest, rejoin unit 27.10.1917, made L/Cpl 17.8.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 24.8.1918 GSW Right Thigh, RTA 2.3.1919, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919.Photos,1 sepia, 1 B & W, soldiers in uniform in studio background. .1) Soldier standing with Cpl stripes on arm holding a crop. .2) Four soldiers, two standing 2 sitting one with Cpl stripes, both sitting have crops..2) on rear, “With best love from your loving Bro’s Norman, Lachlan”photographs, 38th bn, c coy

Colour, group portrait photo of Officers of 38th Infantry Battalion in dress blues. Attached white label includes the Officer's names. Handwritten label in black ink on front:, “38th Inf Bn Offrs Centenary Dinner 30 Aug 1958” Handwritten names in pencil on rear: Officer's names.photography-photographs, military history, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th bn

The photo is John Matheson No 1670 C Coy 1st Reinforcements 38th BN AIF. Enlisted 10.4.16 age 27 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital England 21.8.1916 Pnuemonia severe, rejoin unit 26.10.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 7.2.1917 Pnuemonia again, rejoin unit 4.8.1917, awarded “MM” 12.10.1917 East of Ypres, hospital 16.1.1918 with Bronchitis, RTA 13.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 19.10.1918 medically unfit. John passed away Oct 1922 classed as War ServicePhoto B & W rectangular shape, soldier in uniform sitting, part of another soldier is on the left, studio background.photographs, 38th bn, c coy, mm

.1) Albert Ladlow No 1865 C Coy 2nd reinforcements. .2) Jack Grinton No 1043 C Coy, refer Cat No 1280 for service details. .3) Soldiers unknown at this point. .4) Group photo. 38th BN men C Coy. Three are recognisable, front centre Frederick Lehmann MM No 1048 C Coy, rear 4th from right Edgar Stanbury MM C Coy, 2nd from right Dick Verso C Coy. Items in the collection re Edgar Stanbury MM, refer Cat No 5032.3P Two Post card photos 1sepia 1 B&W soldiers in uniform, 1 sepia tone single soldier, 1 sepia group photo. .1) Portrait photo soldier with CPL stripes. .2) Soldier in gardens holding a camera. .3) Two soldiers standing with buildings in background. .4) Group photo post war 15 men in civvies against a brick wall background..1) On rear, “Cpl Albert Ladlow C Coy of Horsham Vic, 25.10.18 at present in Blighty, was Gassed” .2) on front, “4133, T.L.Fuller Amesbury”photographs, c coy, 38th bn

Edward Thomas Code. Edward had 8 years pre war service in the 8th Bn and 18 months in the Naval Reserve. Enlisted in the AIF 15.3.1916 No 14 in HQ 38th BN age 33 years 3 months, he was a Stretcher Bearer/Bandsman, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Influenza, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 8.6.1917 Gas poisoning eyes, throat, chest, hospital 20.6.1918 with Influenza, medically down graded, RTA 11.12.1918 with Defective Vision, discharged from the AIF 30.3.1919 medically unfit.Photo B & W rectangular shape, soldier in uniform holding a musical instrument and feathers in slouch hat, studio back ground.photographs, 38th bn,

The photo was taken in Amesbury England in the latter part of 1916. The letter is from William Henry Myers No 594 to his Mother describing the photo as a “break up” and he looked like he got a fright in it. It is believed he is 1st on right rear. W.H.Myers No 594 enlisted on 22.2.1916 in B Coy 38th BN age 25 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made L/Cpl 25.11.1917, WIA 1.10.1918 GSW Left Eye/Face, 19.2.1919 Left Eye “Excised”, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.9.1919..1) Post card photo sepia tone rectangular shape shows three soldiers standing and one siting, studio background. Letter in black pencil on the back, front in blue pen. .2) same photo as .1) with no text front or rear..1) on front, “With kind regards Bill”. photographs, 38th bn, b coy

.1) All names are known and were in B Coy 38th Bn, photo taken in England 1916. Rear left to right; Gordon Campbell MM (2.10.1917) No 529 age 30. Thomas Bowles No 511 age 22, Harold James Archibald No 504 age 23, Ernest Chapman Winfield Chapman No 503 age 20 KIA 5.12.1916, Arthur Thomas Hall No 744 age 32, Arthur Nelson No 626 age 25. Front left to right; William.E.C.Amos No 731 age 23, William Peter Mowat No 748 age 20, Thomas Hogan No 1647 age 23, James Forbes No 741 age 23 KIA 28.5.1917, Percy McIvor MM (26/27.2.17) No 749 age 21. Archibald Brothers refer Cat No 5048.3P. .2) Back Row: A. Nelson 626, Arthur Hall 744, ECW Archibald 503, HJ Archibald 504, J. Bowles 511, G. Campbell 526/529. Front Row: Percy McIvor 749, James Forbes 741, T. Hagan 1647, Will Mowat 748, WEC "Ted" Amos 731. 38th Battalion, B Coy - taken Lark Hill, England 17th Sept. 1916. .3) This is possibly a 38th Bn group, names unknown at this point.Photos B& W and Sepia, rectangular shape, .1).2) 11 soldiers bush in the background, .3) 17 soldiers with a hut in background, all in uniform.Photo 2 - Back Row: A. Nelson 626, Arthur Hall 744, ECW Archibald 503, HJ Archibald 504, J. Bowles 511, G. Campbell 526/529. Front Row: Percy McIvor 749, James Forbes 741, T. Hagan 1647, Will Mowat 748, WEC "Ted" Amos 731. 38th Battalion, B Coy - taken Lark Hill, England 17th Sept. 1916.photographs, 38th bn, b coy

.1) William Edgar Stanbury No 997 enlisted on 26.2.1916 age 21 years in C Coy 38th Bn AIF, embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embarked for France 22.11.1916, WIA GSW to hand 8.6.1917, rejoin unit 5.8.1917, awarded “MM” 4.10.1917, made L/Cpl 8.11.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 31.8 1918 wounds to leg & chest, embark for Australia 25.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 30.4.1919. “MM” Military Medal East of Ypres. Being held up by 2 enemy machine gunners and on his own initiative worked forward sniping the gunners enabling others to advance and capture the garrison of 2 Officers and 20 OR’s. Throughout the day exhibited great coolness and disregard of self and by his skilful sniping enabled his Platoon to advance against other enemy strongpoints. .2) Stanbury seated, Leslie W Clark standing (Possibly 2087 Leslie William Clark) .3) Stanbury right Photos B & W, soldiers in uniform, studio background. .1) Edgar Stanbury standing, L/Cpl stripe on arm, “MM” ribbon on jacket. .2) Leslie Clark standing, Edgar Stanbury sitting. .3) Unknown on the left, Edgar Stanbury on the right, “MM” ribbon on jacket.photographs, 38th bn, “mm”, c coy

These 5 soldiers enlisted in the 38th BN at various times pre embarkation and were all Sgt’s at embarkation on 20.6.1916, all embarked for France on 22.11.1916. Cyril Sutherland McPherson No 938 age 23 years C Coy, promotions CSM then 2nd Lieutenant, WIA 22.10.1917 GSW Chest & Leg severe, appointed in AIF terminated 5.4.1918 medically unfit. Garrett Ernest Fitzgerald No 874 C Coy age 22 years, WIA 30.1.1917 Concussion Slight, appointed 2nd Lieutenant, WIA 29.5.1917 GSW right arm & right leg severe, rejoin unit, appointment terminated 23.12.1918. Thomas Herbert Blair No 815 C Coy age 18 years, promotions CSM then 2nd Lieutenant, WIA 28.5.1917 GSW right Buttock, DOW’s 28.5.1917. Glanfield Keith Emonson No 543 B Coy age 21 years, appointed 2nd Lieutenant, WIA 9.12.1916 GSW Head and Right Thorax severe, awarded “MC” 8/9th. 12.1916, appointment terminated 22.6.1917. Aubrey Rupert Edwards Wilson No 670 B Coy age 23 years, gets into trouble and reduced to Pte, transfers to 39th BN 15.3.1917, he is WIA later on. Photo B & W showing a ship in harbour pasted onto a cream coloured cardboard background, a slight raised area around the photo, 6 names have been written on the card board.“K.G.Emonson Sgt, T.H.Blair, A.R.E.Wilson Sgt, G.E.Fitzgerald Sgt, Cyril S McPherson” photographs, 38th bn, c coy, b coy, runic

The story covers mostly men of C Coy 38th Bn as well as others to give a broader pictutre. Edgar Stanbury MM as a C Coy Scout retrieved the maps from Capt G.A Dutton who was KIA. Stanbury then proceeded to keep reconnoitering towards Clery until they reached trenches near Clery Copse. The photos relate to the following, Jack Grinton, Bert Grinton, Edgar Stanbury, C.E. Newton, D.T.Hull, A.E.Pegler, Albert Gilhooley, C.E.A.Dunn, Hugh Pippin, G.A.Dutton, C.J.Holmes, Capt Selleck, Major Maudsley, last photo is labelled “Past Clery Copse”. Jack Grinton No 1043 C Coy, refer Cat No 1280. Bert Grinton No 5024 C Coy, awarded DCM 31.8.1918, refer Cat No 1320P. Edgar Stanbury No 997 C Coy, awarded MM 1917, WIA 2nd occasion 31.8.1918, refer Cat No 5032.3P. Charles Newton No 951 C Coy, awarded MM 26/31.8.1918. David Hull No 904 C Coy, Gassed 24.8.1918. Albert Gilhooley No 890 C Coy, KIA 31.8.1918, refer Cat No 5047. Augustus Pegler No 967 C Coy, awarded MM 31.8.1918. Cyril Dunn No 3058 7th Reo’s C Coy, KIA 31.8.1918. Hugh Pippin No 1895 2nd Reo’s C Coy, WIA 2nd occasion 11.8.1918, refer Cat No 1502. George Dutton Lieut No 532 C Coy, KIA 29.8.1918. (Photo of his name on Map & note to Jack Grinton) Charles Holmes No 910 C Coy, KIA 24.8.1918. (Photo of original grave) Horace Selleck Capt C Coy, KIA 19.7.1918, refer Cat No 1515. (Photo of address book) Arthur Fyfe No 1841 2nd Reo’s C Coy, KIA 30.8.1918. (Photo of original grave) Arthur Maudsley Major D Coy, KIA 31.8.1918. (Photo of original grave) Fyfe, Maudsley and Duttons graves are in the one photo. Last photo labelled “Past Clery Copse” This is the area where Bert Grinton is awarded the DCM on 31.8.1918, photo was taken by his brother Jack. .1) Map of France, trenches corrected to 15.4.1918, 1/20,000, Sheet 62D N.E, covers an area from Ribemont to Bray. .2) Map of France, trenches corrected to 6.3.1918, 1/20,000, sheet 62C N.W, covers area from Suzanne to Mt St Quentin. Both maps follow the Somme River. .3) Photo - story covers the events relating to the two maps from July 17th. - Sept 1st 1918 on the Somme . There are 14 photos with the story, 3 sections make up the story, Map 1, Map 2 and then details on the advance, the men, casualties and other.maps, 38th bn, c coy, the somme

This Photo was taken on board the “Runic” Troopship at Port Melbourne Pier on 20.6.1916 prior to embarkation.Photo sepia tone rectangular shape showing 19 members of the 38th Bn Band on board a ship.photographs, 3th bn, runic

Black & white photo of 30 members in full uniform, slouch hates & jackets. Photo mounted on fawn cardboard background.Handwritten in white on plaque, bottom centre: “6th PLN, A COY, 38TH BTN, SEYMOUR JULY 1941” On back in ink: “P J PALMER 2nd Row 3rd from Left” Photographer: “C FITCH, 4 Racing Club Lane, Melbourne”photography, 38th bn, 1941

.1) John Jacob Giddens No 884 C Coy. .2) Sitting, Stanley Brunker Verso No 1015 C Coy. .3) Herbert Waterland No 1929 2nd reinforcements C Coy. .4) James Leslie Grant No 889 C Coy. Edgar Stanbury MM collection, refer Cat No 5032.3P for details.Post card photos sepia tone rectangular shape, soldiers in uniform studio background. .1) Sitting Jack Giddens, WIA stripe on arm, cigarette in hand. .2) On left sitting Dick Verso in Officers uniform, standing Alan Verso. .3) Sitting Herb Waterland cigarette in hand. .4) Jim Grant. All cards have hand writing on the back..1) “Jack Giddens, he was in the carriage with me that morning at Flinders St and is still going strong, he is a mate of Mr Verso, he was on leave with us in Blighty, he comes from Mernda near Whittlsea Vic, Edgar” .2) “Lieut Dick Verso of the Company, he came over with us a Private, he is a nice chap, Ed”. .3) “Pte H Waterland C Coy, I was on leave in Blighty with him, 25.10.18 still with the Coy, Ed”. .4) “To Ed with best wishes from Jas Grant 7.5.18. Jim Grant of Beaufort Vic, C Coy, 25.10 10 with the Coy yet, Ed”.photographs, 38th bn, c coy