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Waverley RSL Sub BranchCloth Badges USA
... A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces collected by Barry McKillop (RAN Retired)...A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces U.S. Navy,(oblong) Fourteenth Air Force Shield shaped), Tomcat(Round with banner at bottom), Flying Tigers (round), U.S. ...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces collected by Barry McKillop (RAN Retired) flying Tigers tomcat fourteenth air force U.S. ...A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces collected by Barry McKillop (RAN Retired)A set of 5 cloth badges from American forces U.S. Navy,(oblong) Fourteenth Air Force Shield shaped), Tomcat(Round with banner at bottom), Flying Tigers (round), U.S. Air force (Oblong). All cloth with woven designs.U.S. Navy, Fourteenth Air Force, Tomcat, Flying Tigers, U.S.Airforceflying tigers, tomcat, fourteenth air force -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Foster, Randy E.M, Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 1)
... Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 1)....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 -- Artillery Artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War Photo Done Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 1). ...Artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War Photo DoneArtillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War Photo Done vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Foster, Randy E.M, Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 3)
... Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 3)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 -- Artillery Artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 3) Book Book Foster, Randy E.M. ...Artillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam WarArtillery fire support bases of the Freeworld forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Foster, Randy E.M, Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 2)
... Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 2)...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 -- Artillery Artillery fire support bases of the Free world forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War Vietnam Firebases 1965-73: American and Australian Forces (Copy 2) Book Book Foster, Randy E.M. ...Artillery fire support bases of the Free world forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam WarArtillery fire support bases of the Free world forces played a critical role in the conduct of operations during the Vietnam War vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Newspaper, The Herald, 07-02-1968 (exact)
... ...American Special Forces..."Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. ..."Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. ...Headlines front page. "Red tanks in action - base lost" - an American Special forces Camp near Khe Sanh Four chain themselves to barracks. Melbourne to stop an intake of service men. Page 3 Now it's recruit Normie Rone Norman John 3793130newspaper, american special forces, khe sanh, battle of, 1968, normie rowe -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Stanton, Shelby L, The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1965-1973
... The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1965-1973...The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1965-1973 Book Stanton, Shelby L. ...The Vietnam War is still deep in everyone's consciousness. It is vitally important that we know what really happened there, and who made it happen.The Vietnam War is still deep in everyone's consciousness. It is vitally important that we know what really happened there, and who made it happen.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, HMAS MK III - The RAN's Third Book, 1951
... ...american forces...This volume is a further unfolding of the story of WWII which because of its nature as a world wide conflict, is so largely the story of sea power and its influence on the final outcome wwii royal australian navy sea power germans europe japanese communications rear admiral v.a.c. crutchley, v.c., d.s.c destroyers corvettes frigates escort duties motor launches aircraft carriers battleships battle cruisers cruises armed merchant cruisers sloops submarine sweepers mediterranean warspite valiant pacific american forces dneiper bend solomon islands makin tarawa h.m.a australia h.m.a shropshire h.m.a arunta h.m.a warramunga h.m.a.s westralia arctic h.m. jamaica h.m.saumarez u.s. marines h.m.a.s benalla h.m.a.s shepparton royal australian navy reserves Tribute - Grey she is and stately Young alive and shapely Lissome, yes, and graceful, With perfect lines of elegance and dignity Her noble, lovely head She nods and shakes, With confidence to face Whatever may come. ...This book tells of the mounting sea power of the Allies told by men of the RAN who with their ships have added the weight of their blows to the common effort. It tells stories of which the Royal Australian Navy may be proud.This volume is a further unfolding of the story of WWII which because of its nature as a world wide conflict, is so largely the story of sea power and its influence on the final outcome HMAS MK III - The RAN's Third Book. Green hardcover with black text and Navy insignia on front cover, text on spine. Inside front and back cover green sepia drawing of a fleet of Navy ships. Graphs, drawings, photographs, maps, poems.Tribute - Grey she is and stately Young alive and shapely Lissome, yes, and graceful, With perfect lines of elegance and dignity Her noble, lovely head She nods and shakes, With confidence to face Whatever may come. She nurses me And nourishes; Shields me, gives me courage. Alone I have been with her, when afraid. And in a crowd of friends, both hers and mine. Through conflict tense, with element or foe; through danger from above and from below. Through anguish keen Of loss, of death, of pain. Through gaiety, through joy victorious and safe She is my life, my only love, My ship.wwii, royal australian navy, sea power, germans, europe, japanese, communications, rear admiral v.a.c. crutchley, v.c., d.s.c, destroyers, corvettes, frigates, escort duties, motor launches, aircraft carriers, battleships, battle cruisers, cruises, armed merchant cruisers, sloops, submarine sweepers, mediterranean, warspite, valiant, pacific, american forces, dneiper bend, solomon islands, makin, tarawa, h.m.a australia, h.m.a shropshire, h.m.a arunta, h.m.a warramunga, h.m.a.s westralia, arctic, h.m. jamaica, h.m.saumarez, u.s. marines, h.m.a.s benalla, h.m.a.s shepparton, royal australian navy reserves -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Parachute, 1969 (estimate)
... ...American Forces...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Parachute American Forces South Vietnam S/N 179346 IAC3 TIO-B or MCI-1B White parachute canopy only. ...White parachute canopy only. Cords cut. This parachure not used by Australians, more likely by Americans or South vietnamese.S/N 179346 IAC3 TIO-B or MCI-1Bparachute, american forces, south vietnam -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - LEAVE PASS & INFORMATION CARDS, c.1942
... American Forces issue....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields American Forces issue. Administration Leave pass .2) Typed: “Sydney Leave Area Pass Thompson, Robert J Jnr, CPL Tech 33099209 Army from Dec 10 1943 to Dec 25 1943, APO 928 BRISBANE 2nd JN” .1) Cream coloured Information card, black print on front. ...American Forces issue..1) Cream coloured Information card, black print on front. Map & information on reverse side in black & red print. .2) Cream coloured Sydney Leave Area Pass, black print. .3) Cream coloured Information sheet, paper, black & red print on both sides..2) Typed: “Sydney Leave Area Pass Thompson, Robert J Jnr, CPL Tech 33099209 Army from Dec 10 1943 to Dec 25 1943, APO 928 BRISBANE 2nd JN”administration, leave, pass -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchCloth Badge
... American Pacific Air Forces badge....Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Badge/Buttons Vietnam RAF American Pacific Air Forces badge. Cloth Badge ...American Pacific Air Forces badge.badge/buttons, vietnam, raf -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Smith, George E, P.O.W.: Two Years With the Vietcong
... ...American Special Forces...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast 1961-1975 - Personal narratives American Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Prisoners and prisons Vietcong American Special Forces Sgt George E. Smith Chinese Communist Diem Regime Madame Nhu When Special Forces Sergeant Geoge E. ...When Special Forces Sergeant Geoge E. Smith went to Vietnam in early 1963, he thought it was to save the "democratic" Diem regime from the Chinese Communists. Set down in a sugar plantation owned by Diem's sister-in-law Madame Nhu, he grew frustrated and synical. then guerrilla regulars overran his camp in a perfectly executed night attack. He was a prisoner of the Vietcong.When Special Forces Sergeant Geoge E. Smith went to Vietnam in early 1963, he thought it was to save the "democratic" Diem regime from the Chinese Communists. Set down in a sugar plantation owned by Diem's sister-in-law Madame Nhu, he grew frustrated and synical. then guerrilla regulars overran his camp in a perfectly executed night attack. He was a prisoner of the Vietcong. 1961-1975 - personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - prisoners and prisons, vietcong, american special forces, sgt george e. smith, chinese communist, diem regime, madame nhu -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Film - Film, DVD, Tigerland, 2000
... American...Armed Forces...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Armed Forces Military War & Weapons/ Military bases American Armed Forces Military War & Weapons/ Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Psychological aspects Tigerland. ...armed forces, military, war & weapons/ military bases, american, armed forces, military, war & weapons/ vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchLetters from Italian POW
... 3 letters from Luio Zenere to his father Attillo Zenere after his capture by partisans, handed to American forces and subesquently to British and his incarceration in a P.O.W. camp in Naples 16/3/1944...Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne 3 letters from Luio Zenere to his father Attillo Zenere after his capture by partisans, handed to American forces and subesquently to British and his incarceration in a P.O.W. camp in Naples 16/3/1944 One letter in english partially readable 2 in Italian faded and difficult to read but letter in English gives insight into the life of one P.O.W. letter Postcard POW Prisoner of War Post Service des prisoners de Guerre Kriegsfrngennenpost 3 letter cards from Italian POW Luio Zentere Letters from Italian POW ...3 letters from Luio Zenere to his father Attillo Zenere after his capture by partisans, handed to American forces and subesquently to British and his incarceration in a P.O.W. camp in Naples 16/3/1944One letter in english partially readable 2 in Italian faded and difficult to read but letter in English gives insight into the life of one P.O.W.3 letter cards from Italian POW Luio ZenterePrisoner of War Post Service des prisoners de Guerre Kriegsfrngennenpostletter postcard pow -
Lara RSL Sub BranchNewspaper - Guinea Gold Newspaper dated 4/12/1942, Newspaper Guinea Gold Dated 4/12/1942 - Hammering of Nazis Continuing in Russia - News In Brief From The Mainland
... Guinea Gold Newspaper was produced for Australian & American Armed Forces ...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Guinea Gold Newspaper was produced for Australian & American Armed Forces Armed Forces Newspaper containing Local and Homeland News for the troops newspaper distributed to troops in the field. guinea gold world war 2 Hammering of Nazis Continuing in Russia - News In Brief From The Mainland. ...Guinea Gold Newspaper was produced for Australian & American Armed Forces Armed Forces Newspaper containing Local and Homeland News for the troopsGuinea Gold Newspaper Dated 4/12/`1942 - Hammering of Nazis Continuing in Russia - News In Brief From The Mainland.newspaper distributed to troops in the field., guinea gold, world war 2 -
Heidelberg Golf ClubEquipment - Commemorative Golf Ball and Patch, Heidelberg Golf Club, Wilson 432 Ultra 2 and patch, 1990s
... Wilson 432 Ultra 2 golf ball, printed with Heidelberg Golf Club (West Germany) logo of a golf ball coloured with German flag on one half and USA flag on opposite half - this would refer to Heidelberg being the headquarters of the American forces in Europe post Worl War II; and cotton patch with the palatine lion logo of Heidelberg (West Germany)....Heidelberg Golf Club 8 Main Road Lower Plenty 3093 Wilson 432 Ultra 2 golf ball, printed with Heidelberg Golf Club (West Germany) logo of a golf ball coloured with German flag on one half and USA flag on opposite half - this would refer to Heidelberg being the headquarters of the American forces in Europe post Worl War II; and cotton patch with the palatine lion logo of Heidelberg (West Germany). golf balls memorabilia Heidelberg (West Germany) Patches On Ball: "Heidelberg Golf Club West Germany [logo]" and manufacturers marks. ...Wilson 432 Ultra 2 golf ball, printed with Heidelberg Golf Club (West Germany) logo of a golf ball coloured with German flag on one half and USA flag on opposite half - this would refer to Heidelberg being the headquarters of the American forces in Europe post Worl War II; and cotton patch with the palatine lion logo of Heidelberg (West Germany).Golf ball with logo and cotton patch with logoOn Ball: "Heidelberg Golf Club West Germany [logo]" and manufacturers marks. Patch: "Heidelberg" and stylised lion.golf balls, memorabilia, heidelberg (west germany), patches -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook - Pocket book, Special Service Devision, Service of Supply, United States Army, Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia 1942, 2007
... The booklet was produced for American forces stationed here during World War II. ...The booklet was produced for American forces stationed here during World War II. ...In 1942, the United States issued Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia as a quick guide to Australia's people, politics, history and culture for Americans stationed there during the Second World War. It was one of several similar sets of instructions put together by the US government to help its soldiers, sailors and airmen adjust to life abroad.Pocket size book of blue colour ix, [54] p. : ill., mapsnon-fictionIn 1942, the United States issued Instructions for American Servicemen in Australia as a quick guide to Australia's people, politics, history and culture for Americans stationed there during the Second World War. It was one of several similar sets of instructions put together by the US government to help its soldiers, sailors and airmen adjust to life abroad. 1942, american soldiers, australia -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumLetter
... Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. ...Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. ...Letter written from (unknown) POW imprisioned by the Japanese on Morotai Island from 1942 - 1945 to (unknown) friend. Descriptive of life and treatment in POW camp. The island was captured by the Japanese in early 1942. Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura was discovered in the Morotai jungle in 1974, as one of the WWII Japanese soldiers who held out subsequent to the Japanese military's surrender.Photocopy of letter, 4 pages, originally written in ink on (unofficial) Australian Red Cross form.Added to head of letter at a later date is inscription ' First letter written home for 3 1/2 years'.Top left hand- FOR SAFETY/ IN YOUR LETTERS DO NOT REFER TO:-/ The name of your ship or other ships in the convoy, or its escorts./The date of sailing, ports of call, or probable destination./ The description of troops, their loca-/tion or any other information/ which, if intercepted, would be of/ value to the enemy. In your Top right hand- Australian Red Cross Society/ (UNOFFICIAL)/ 25-8-45/ (added at later date 'Morotri Island')/ Alex, Have witten this especially/ as i don't wish our women folk to know the tougher side of life./Well Alex for the first/ 2 1/2 years as POWs we lived reasonably/ well, but the last 15 months was like /hell. Heres the worst lot of b-s/ you could find on earth, they worked /us from 7AM till 6 PM, & fed/ us on muck you wouldn't feed to/ Pigs. I'm nothing at all they would 2, pow, morotri island, morotai island, world war, prisoner of war, australian red cross society -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Recommendation for Honours and Awards: Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou
... United States of America Armed Forces...He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) by the United States of America Armed Forces ...He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) by the United States of America Armed Forces Royal Australian Air Force Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou 0314174 Air pilots RAAF 9 Squadron Distinguished Flying Cross United States of America Armed Forces 104 Signal Squadron SAS Trooper David Fisher 2787344 Trooper Royal Australian Infantry Corps 2nd Special Air Service Squadon 3rd Special Air Service Squadron SAS Nui Chua Chan (Hill 837) US Army 53 Sig Bn Radio Site 152 Sig Det Comcen Nui Dat 1961-1975 -- Missing in action - Australia Cpl Richard "Rick" Talbot Male 43806 Royal Australian Corps of Signals Signalman David "Murf" Joseph Murphy 1733914 Australian National Serviceman Signalman John "Dinga" William Bell 39415 US Army 53rd Signal Battalion Operation Aussies Home A Photocopy of the recommendations for honours and awards for Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou. ...This item was donatedby Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou (03141740 who was a pilot with the Royal Australian Airforce who performed general duties. Suadron Leader Dirou served in Vitnam with No 9 Squadron from March 1968 to June 1969 and June 1971 to Oct 1971. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) by the United States of America Armed Forces A Photocopy of the recommendations for honours and awards for Squadron Leader Brian Leslie John Dirou. See medial files for full story.royal australian air force, squadron leader brian leslie john dirou, 0314174, air pilots, raaf, 9 squadron, distinguished flying cross, united states of america armed forces, 104 signal squadron, sas trooper david fisher, 2787344, trooper, royal australian infantry corps, 2nd special air service squadon, 3rd special air service squadron, sas, nui chua chan (hill 837), us army 53 sig bn radio site, 152 sig det comcen, nui dat, 1961-1975 -- missing in action - australia, cpl richard "rick" talbot male, 43806, royal australian corps of signals, signalman david "murf" joseph murphy, 1733914, australian national serviceman, signalman john "dinga" william bell, 39415, us army 53rd signal battalion, operation aussies home -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Cane Woven Basket Tray, The Invasion of the Philippines, c1945
... In early January 1945, Australian warships took part in their next big naval action of the campaign when American forces were landed at Lingayen Gulf for the invasion of Luzon Island. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country In early January 1945, Australian warships took part in their next big naval action of the campaign when American forces were landed at Lingayen Gulf for the invasion of Luzon Island. ...In early January 1945, Australian warships took part in their next big naval action of the campaign when American forces were landed at Lingayen Gulf for the invasion of Luzon Island. Their objective was the capital, Manila. The frigates Gascoyne and Warrego carried out survey tasks and escort duties, coming under artillery fire and also attacks from aircraft. The Kanimbla, Manoora and Westralia again transported American troops for the landings and once again the escorts included the cruisers Shropshire and Australia – the latter had undergone repair – and the destroyers Arunta and Warramunga. Whist not confirmed, this large cane woven oval tray with The Philippines Coat of Arms in the centre above list of Royal Australian Navy ships that were involved in the liberation of the Philippines, is believed to have belonged to Robert Hamilton Hutchieson PM 4802 who served on HMAS Westralia as a landing craft coxswain in the Southwest Pacific Campaign 1942 to 1945. Large oval shaped cane woven basket tray The Invasion of the Philippines Image of Coat of Arms Commonwealth of the Philippines Kanimbla, Westralia, Manoura, Australia, Shropshire, Arunta, Warramunga, Gascoyne January 1945ww2, invasion of the philippines, 1945, hmas westralia, hmas kanimbla -
Robin Boyd FoundationMagazine - Clipping, David Saunders, Two more witnesses to a great talent, 27-Nov-71
... The two reviewed here are 'A Critic's View' by Englishman J.M.Richards and 'The new Forces' by American Peter Blake....The two reviewed here are 'A Critic's View' by Englishman J.M.Richards and 'The new Forces' by American Peter Blake. Melbourne Architectural Papers Walsh St library Arrows and underline on Robins Boyd's name p 47-48 Two more witnesses to a great talent Magazine Clipping David Saunders The Bulletin ...This is a review of the first two in the Robin Boyd inspired series 'Melbourne Architectural Papers', of lectures given by international visitors invited by Boyd. The two reviewed here are 'A Critic's View' by Englishman J.M.Richards and 'The new Forces' by American Peter Blake.p 47-48Arrows and underline on Robins Boyd's namemelbourne architectural papers, walsh st library -
Moorabbin Air MuseumDocument (item) - Miscellaneous items See list under "Description"
... Part Two: The non-American forces. Folder Loose pages re AARG Archives. ...Part Two: The non-American forces. Folder Loose pages re AARG Archives. ... -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, The Age, US honors Australian war hero for rescues, Wednesday 1 May, 1996
... Leslie Allen's widow, Jean Allen, attended the induction ceremony in Oregon, United States, to commemorate American-Australian Armed Forces Day. She wore the six medals she had earned as a war-time nurse....Leslie Allen's widow, Jean Allen, attended the induction ceremony in Oregon, United States, to commemorate American-Australian Armed Forces Day. She wore the six medals she had earned as a war-time nurse. ...Newspaper article about the heroism of Australian soldier, Corporal Leslie "Bull" Allen.Mr Allen has been inducted into the Oregon National Guard's Hall of Honor and earned the US Silver Star for carrying a dozen US soldiers down Mount Tambu in New Guinea under heavy Japanese fire in 1943. He also earned Australia's highest honor for enlisted men, the Military Medal, for his rescue of Australian soldiers. Leslie Allen's widow, Jean Allen, attended the induction ceremony in Oregon, United States, to commemorate American-Australian Armed Forces Day. She wore the six medals she had earned as a war-time nurse.Half a newspaper page with two articles, the date and paper are printed across the top right, with 'World News' on the line below. The main article takes up most of the page with one column of text and a large photograph of Major Beverly Jorgenson escorting Jean Allen.'NC9' [Handwritten on blue ink at the top centre of the page.army nurses, leslie allen, jean allen, war heroes, wwii, world war 1939-1945, war medals -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - REPORT, ARMY AIR FORCES, USA, Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL OF THE ARMY AIR FORCES TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR, 1945
... American people". WW11. Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection.' Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items. Publications "Books Army Air Forces USA WW2 William (Bill) THOMASON Collection Soft cover book: Cover - light grey colour cardboard with black ink print on front. 93 pages, cut, plain, gloss white colour paper. illustrated black and white photographs, posters and maps. ...From the Foreword: "It is once more the obligation of the AAF to submit a report of its/ activities to the American people". WW11. Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection.' Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book: Cover - light grey colour cardboard with black ink print on front. 93 pages, cut, plain, gloss white colour paper. illustrated black and white photographs, posters and maps.publications, "books, army air forces, usa, ww2, william (bill) thomason collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1981, Major D Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, Major David Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers, 07.1981
... American Embassy, Canberra ACT. Page 2 is Information page with references. Table of Contents page. Actual Report is pages numbered 1-19. Booklet "Lansells Fortuna (green cover edition) pages 1-16, only some pages are numbered. Army Survey Regiment Organisation Chart, "Map Production Story"- 8 pages, Bowen to Gram No1- WestPoint to Australia 2 pages, Enclosure 9 - Use Addresses (USA). Armed Forces...American Embassy, Canberra ACT. Page 2 is Information page with references. Table of Contents page. Actual Report is pages numbered 1-19. Booklet "Lansells Fortuna (green cover edition) pages 1-16, only some pages are numbered. Army Survey Regiment Organisation Chart, "Map Production Story"- 8 pages, Bowen to Gram No1- WestPoint to Australia 2 pages, Enclosure 9 - Use Addresses (USA). Armed Forces ...American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1981, Major D Bowen US Army Corps of Engineers. A two-year exchange program existed between the Australian Survey Corps and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This is a report by the US Exchange Officer in 1981 half way through the exchange tour.Clear film plastic covers front and back, Light Purple cardboard covers. Contains Cover Letter to American Embassy, Canberra ACT. Page 2 is Information page with references. Table of Contents page. Actual Report is pages numbered 1-19. Booklet "Lansells Fortuna (green cover edition) pages 1-16, only some pages are numbered. Army Survey Regiment Organisation Chart, "Map Production Story"- 8 pages, Bowen to Gram No1- WestPoint to Australia 2 pages, Enclosure 9 - Use Addresses (USA). Armed Forces of Australia - Badges of Rank, Enclosure 5 - Recommended Changes 2 pages, Enclosure 6 - Technical Services R&D Tasks, Married Quarter Floor Plan.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BUTTONS, UNIFORM, C 1939 - 45
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Buttons uniforms .1) .2) .3) “Australian Military Forces” .4) On the reverse side, “Waterbury Button Co CONN.” .1) light metal coloured button with map of Australia and crown etched on. .2) & .3) dark metal coloured buttons with same as .1) .4) Yellow coloured button with the American Eagle etched on. ....1) light metal coloured button with map of Australia and crown etched on. .2) & .3) dark metal coloured buttons with same as .1) .4) Yellow coloured button with the American Eagle etched on..1) .2) .3) “Australian Military Forces” .4) On the reverse side, “Waterbury Button Co CONN.”buttons, uniforms, -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SOUVENIR WW1, FRAMED
... American Soldiers billeted during WWII. Passchendaele Barracks Trust embroidery silk Eygpt souvenir Embroidered at bottom: "To Lou & Will with love from Charlie" Dark brown wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing. Red top & gold bottom silk background with white woven lace border. Embroidery consists of Union Jack & Australian flags with souvenir of Egypt at top, Commonwealth Forces ...Made for Mr & Mrs William Moore, 7 Pitt Street, Bendigo by the mother of Charlie, one of 3 American Soldiers billeted during WWII.Dark brown wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing. Red top & gold bottom silk background with white woven lace border. Embroidery consists of Union Jack & Australian flags with souvenir of Egypt at top, Commonwealth Forces badge in centre & a floral arrangement under the badge.Embroidered at bottom: "To Lou & Will with love from Charlie"passchendaele barracks trust, embroidery, silk, eygpt, souvenir -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, MILITARY US, Unknown
... USA Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with a Service Ribbon. The medal is gold in colour and has an imprint of the American Eagle perched on a sword in its scabbard. ..."Armed Forces Expeditionary Service". On the reverse, "United States of America"....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields PBTMEDALS809 Bob English Collection Passchendaele Barracks Trust "Armed Forces Expeditionary Service". On the reverse, "United States of America". USA Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with a Service Ribbon. ...USA Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with a Service Ribbon. The medal is gold in colour and has an imprint of the American Eagle perched on a sword in its scabbard. The medal ribbon consists of eight colours, light blue, blue, red, white, black, brown, yellow and green."Armed Forces Expeditionary Service". On the reverse, "United States of America".pbtmedals809, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - LICENSES, 1) Est 1960’s .2) 20/11/1967
... He would catch rides by Jeep, truck, aeroplane, with Americans, by any means to all the outposts in Vietnam where the “Team” served delivering mail and pay. Documents licenses drivers cinema aattv .1) & .2) “Australian Military Forces” .1) Army cinematograph operator's license made of brown printed fabric. .2) Army drivers license made of brown printed fabric. ...Licences were for Murray Stanley Metherall (born Glenhuntly) No 35455. Serving in the Australian Army Educational Corps Murray was the only such person to serve in the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. As a Capt age 44 years he served in Vietnam as Adjutant with AATTV/HQ AFV (Army) from 29.1.68 to 21.1.69. He would catch rides by Jeep, truck, aeroplane, with Americans, by any means to all the outposts in Vietnam where the “Team” served delivering mail and pay. .1) Army cinematograph operator's license made of brown printed fabric. .2) Army drivers license made of brown printed fabric..1) & .2) “Australian Military Forces”documents, licenses, drivers, cinema, aattv -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Guinea Gold, 1943-1944
... Guinea Gold" daily brought to the news-hungry men of the Australian and American forces serving in the steaming jungle, topics of interest to allay their boredom and boost their morale. ...In WWII New Guinea, GUINEA GOLD presented news to all troops "in the field". It avoided editorial comment. It published for 1320 continuous days, without missing a single edition. The front and back pages concentrated on current world news, including major sporting events. Page 2 was generally devoted to extracts from Australian and US newspapers. Some news was obtained by taking shorthand notes of short-wave radio bulletins from Australia, the U.S. and the B.B.C. At its peak, distribution was 37,000 to US forces and 27,000 to Australian forces, daily. The daily version had four pages and the WEEK-END SUPPLEMENT edition contained 8 pages (with extra pictures & cartoons).Guinea Gold" daily brought to the news-hungry men of the Australian and American forces serving in the steaming jungle, topics of interest to allay their boredom and boost their morale. It was able to do so because US General Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in the South-West Pacific, gave it permission to publish his communiqués 20 hours before the release time for the rest of the world's media. The newspaper contains Australian, American & world news (military, political, sports & tabloid).Eight editions of "Guinea Gold" from 1943 and 1944. 2103.1 is edition 7/6/1943. 2103.2 is edition 8/6/1943. 2103.3 is edition 12/6/1943. 2103.4 is edition 27/2/1944. 2103.5 is edition 26/3/1944 and is the Weekend Supplement. 2103.6 is edition 26/3/1944 and 2103.7 is dated 9/4/1944 and is the Weekend Supplement. 2103.8 is dated 18/5/1944 is a field editionguinea-gold newspaper ww11 pacific-campaign new-guinea -
Lara RSL Sub BranchSilk Flag, Nippon Times
... Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2 silk american army british army australian military forces aif cherry blossoms nippon times japan world war 2 ww2 japenese surrender See image A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. ...Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender of Japan. The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947. Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. Unconditional Surrender by Japs Completed at 20 minute Ceremony. Picture of cherry blossoms, map of Japan and British, American FlagSee imagesilk, american army, british army, australian military forces, aif, cherry blossoms, nippon times, japan, world war 2, ww2, japenese surrender
