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Kew Historical Society IncBooklet, The Argus and Australasian Ltd, While You Were Away : A digest of happenings in Australia 1940-1945, c.1945
... australia - second world war 1939-1945...Australia -- History...Kew Historical Society Inc Kew Court House 188 High Street Kew melbourne australia - second world war 1939-1945 Australia -- History -- 1939-1945 Australia -- Politics and government -- 1939-1945. 95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. ...95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945. -
Mont De LanceyBook, Rob Linn, Their Sacrifice, 1995
... World War 1939 - 1945 - Australia...Australia - history...WW11 World War 1939 - 1945 - Australia Australia - history 1939 - 1945 A book for people to know more about the events that led to war in 1939. ...A book for people to know more about the events that led to war in 1939. It is hoped that this project will cause all Australians to stop and think about those who served their nation at a time of crisis - both at home and on the battlefield.A dark green cloth hardcover titled in gold lettering, Their Sacrifice: Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995.The front cover has a gold outlined circular sticker in the middle, with Australia Remembers, surrounding a sepia photograph of a man embracing his family of wife and two children, the boy who is wearing an army slouch hat. Underneath this is a banner with 1945 - 1995 on a banner. This sticker is glued inside a stamped outline on the green cover. At the bottom of the cover is stamped in gold lettering - Adelaide Bank with four outlines of mountains. Inside the end papers have a green, red and purple coloured marbled effect. The title page has the same circular photograph and lettering, with the author Rob Linn and publishing details below. There are Foreword, Acknowledgements, Contents, End Notes, Appendices, Bibliography & Chronology and Index pages. Inside the back end paper is the Australia Remembers photograph. Throughout the book are photographs, posters, maps and detailed information. pp.103.non-fictionA book for people to know more about the events that led to war in 1939. It is hoped that this project will cause all Australians to stop and think about those who served their nation at a time of crisis - both at home and on the battlefield.ww11, world war 1939 - 1945 - australia, australia - history 1939 - 1945 -
The Celtic ClubBook, Unice Atwell et al, Growing Up in the 40s, 1983
... ...Australia - History 1939-1945...The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia - Social life and customs Australia - History 1939-1945 A portrayal of life in the Home Front during World War 11. ill, plates, p.64. ...A portrayal of life in the Home Front during World War 11.ill, plates, p.64.non-fictionA portrayal of life in the Home Front during World War 11.australia - social life and customs, australia - history 1939-1945 -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Viking, Blood, sweat and tears : Australia's WWII remembered by the men and women who lived it, 2004
... World War 1939-1945 - Australia - History...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Australia - History Australia 1939-1945 - Social conditions Blood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. ...Blood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. Prisoners of war, airmen, nurses, landgirls, internees, schoolchildren, soldiers, sailors and volunteers of every description share their memories of a time of horror, tragedy, love and excitement. BIndex, ill, p.403.non-fictionBlood, Sweat and Tears brings together the first-hand accounts of more than seventy-five ordinary Australians who did extraordinary things during World War II. Prisoners of war, airmen, nurses, landgirls, internees, schoolchildren, soldiers, sailors and volunteers of every description share their memories of a time of horror, tragedy, love and excitement. Bworld war 1939-1945 - australia - history, australia 1939-1945 - social conditions -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Australian War Memorial and the Australian Government Publishing Service, The six years war : a concise history of Australia in the 1939-45 war, 1973
... World War 1939-1945 - Australia - Military history...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Australia - Military history Australia 1939-1945 - Social conditions Tells the story of the nation's leaders and the men and women in the factories as well as the men engaged in the immediate business of fighting the enemy. ...Tells the story of the nation's leaders and the men and women in the factories as well as the men engaged in the immediate business of fighting the enemy. The contribution of each of the fighting Services is seen in clear perspective against the larger background of the war.Ill, index, maps, p.518.non-fictionTells the story of the nation's leaders and the men and women in the factories as well as the men engaged in the immediate business of fighting the enemy. The contribution of each of the fighting Services is seen in clear perspective against the larger background of the war.world war 1939-1945 - australia - military history, australia 1939-1945 - social conditions -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Random House, The thirty-six, 2009
... australia - history...holocaust - poland - 1939-1945...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges holocaust survivors - australia - history holocaust - poland - 1939-1945 Sigi Siegreich and his family were expelled from their home when the Germans invaded Poland in 1939. ...Sigi Siegreich and his family were expelled from their home when the Germans invaded Poland in 1939. By the end of 1942, his parents and 167 members of his extended family had been exterminated in the death camps of Treblinka, Belzec and Auschwitz. Fifteen-year-old Sigi was first enslaved in the labour camp at Skarzysko-Kamienna and later at Czestochowa, where he met Hanka, a young girl and fellow prisoner who would eventually save his life. After the war ended, Sigi and Hanka married and began to rebuild their lives. Their daughter Evelyne was the first Jewish child born to Holocaust survivors in Katowice, Sigi's home town. Thanks to a chance meeting with a childhood friend in Munich, Sigi and his family eventually ended up in Melbourne, Australia, where he established a successful import business.Index, ill, maps, p.376.non-fictionSigi Siegreich and his family were expelled from their home when the Germans invaded Poland in 1939. By the end of 1942, his parents and 167 members of his extended family had been exterminated in the death camps of Treblinka, Belzec and Auschwitz. Fifteen-year-old Sigi was first enslaved in the labour camp at Skarzysko-Kamienna and later at Czestochowa, where he met Hanka, a young girl and fellow prisoner who would eventually save his life. After the war ended, Sigi and Hanka married and began to rebuild their lives. Their daughter Evelyne was the first Jewish child born to Holocaust survivors in Katowice, Sigi's home town. Thanks to a chance meeting with a childhood friend in Munich, Sigi and his family eventually ended up in Melbourne, Australia, where he established a successful import business.holocaust survivors - australia - history, holocaust - poland - 1939-1945 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Uniform - 002393, Army Collars
... Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. Australian Army Uniforms Warrnambool History ...These detachable collars are most likely Australian Army issue from the World War Two era (1939-1945). They are made to be used with a khaki shirt. These collars have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of the detachable collars used by Australian Army personnel in the early to mid 20th century. These three men’s collars are made of cotton and are khaki in colour. They have three button holes on the straight neck edge, one at each end and one in the middle. australian army uniforms, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY - Facsimile, The Education Department, Victoria, "War Service Record 1939 - 1945", 1959
... History War Service WW2 Biography Front cover top - handwritten, grey lead pencil "50--" Owners stamp, black ink. "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./PO Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/Victoria, 3555, Australia" Facsimile - hard cover, cloth tape binding. Cover - cardboard, front - black print on white background. Green cloth tape binding. 313 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white copies of photographs and illustrations. Handwritten marking, top front cover. Owners stamp top front cover. "War Service Record 1939 - 1945 ...Facsimile - hard cover, cloth tape binding. Cover - cardboard, front - black print on white background. Green cloth tape binding. 313 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white copies of photographs and illustrations. Handwritten marking, top front cover. Owners stamp top front cover.Front cover top - handwritten, grey lead pencil "50--" Owners stamp, black ink. "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./PO Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/Victoria, 3555, Australia"books, history, war service, ww2, biography -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - BOROUGH OF CASTLEMAINE, FRAMED, Post WW2
... history - army civic mementoes Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian ...Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, post 1945
... history Engraved “VX36298 . C .J. JOHNSON” Set of (5) WWII Medals court mounted re C.J. JOHNSON. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal1939 - 1945 5. Australian ...Medals awarded to Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 (born Maldon, enlisted Royal Park) died as a POW. Refer Cat No 3144 for his service history.Set of (5) WWII Medals court mounted re C.J. JOHNSON. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal1939 - 1945 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945Engraved “VX36298 . C .J. JOHNSON”medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... VFX meaning Victorian female. medals military history Passchendaele Barracks Trust "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" Medal Set, court mounted, set of (6) Re B.I WEPPNER. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence MEDALLON 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 ...Beathea Isobel Weppner No VFX126729 ( Kattamatite, enlisted Heidleburgh) on 22.6.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the Army she was a Cpl in 2/9th Aust General Hospital. VFX meaning Victorian female. Medal Set, court mounted, set of (6) Re B.I WEPPNER. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence MEDALLON 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasp 'S W PACIFIC" "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... history Passchendaele barracks trust "75761 J. N. HAUGHTON" Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re J. N. HAUGHTON. 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939 - 1945 3. Australian ...John Norman Haughton No 75761 (born Dublin, enlisted Brisbane) in the RAAF on 11.5.42 age 19 years. On discharge from the RAAF 21.2.46 he was a Cpl in 88 Operational Base Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re J. N. HAUGHTON. 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939 - 1945 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"75761 J. N. HAUGHTON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain. medals military history Passchendaele Barracks Trust .1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMOND Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal Award MEDAL SET WW2 ...Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedal, Defence Medal, abt 1945
... History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne The Defence Medal was instituted to provide recognition for specified periods of service in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or closely threatened. Eligibility The Defence Medal is awarded for six months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened, in Australia and overseas, or for 12 months service in non-prescribed non-operational areas. Within Australia the area is the Northern Territory , north of 14 degrees 30 minutes south, and the Torres Strait Islands between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945 ...The Defence Medal was instituted to provide recognition for specified periods of service in non-operational areas subjected to air attack or closely threatened. Eligibility The Defence Medal is awarded for six months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened, in Australia and overseas, or for 12 months service in non-prescribed non-operational areas. Within Australia the area is the Northern Territory , north of 14 degrees 30 minutes south, and the Torres Strait Islands between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Overseas service includes the Middle East, east of the Suez Canal (less the period of the Syrian Campaign) or Malaya prior to the Japanese invasion on 8 December 1941. The Medal The Defence Medal is cupro-nickel, with the uncrowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally, with a crown above, with two lions counter rampart as supporters between the dates 1939 and 1945. The base of the medal reverse has the words ‘THE DEFENCE MEDAL'. The Ribbon The Defence Medal ribbon is orange with green outer stripes, each green stripe having a black pin-stripe running down the centre. The green represents the Islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents enemy attacks, and the black represents the black outs.Full size and miniature medals with ribbonsnildefence medal -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Australia Service Medal
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. ...The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. Eligibility The medal was originally awarded to those who served at home or overseas for at least 18 month full-time service, or three years part-time service, between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Members of the Australian Mercantile Marine must have served the qualifying time at sea. In 1996 the qualifying time was reduced to 30 days full-time or 90 days part-time service. To be eligible for the medal a serviceman or woman must have been honourably discharged from the Australian Armed Forces. The Medal The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally, surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945’. The Ribbon The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force respectively. Full size and miniature with ribbonsnilaustralia service medal -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Recipient not known Medals WW2 Set of 8 court mounted miniature medals, comprising: Order of the British Empire (Civil), 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal, Efficiency Medal with "Australia" scroll and bar Medal Set Ince Bros Tailors ...Recipient not knownSet of 8 court mounted miniature medals, comprising: Order of the British Empire (Civil), 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal, Efficiency Medal with "Australia" scroll and barmedals, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomBook, Australian War Memorial, Australia in the War of 1939-1945, Series Five, Medical, Volume II, Middle East and Far East, 1962 (reprint)
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne book medical services ww2 book medical services ww2 Hard covered book of 701 pages with photos, diagrams and maps Australia in the War of 1939-1945, Series Five, Medical, Volume II, Middle East and Far East Book Australian War Memorial Allan S Walker M.D., Ch.M., F.R.A.C.P. ...Hard covered book of 701 pages with photos, diagrams and mapsbook, medical services, ww2, book, medical services, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Refer Cat No 2126.2. medals military history "141844 D.H.Harris" Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945 ...Donald Henry Harris No 141844 (born Nar Nar Goon Vic, enlisted Adelaide) in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer Cat No 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P. medals naval history "PM4958 W.N.Johanson" Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945 ...Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 (born Echuca, enlisted Port Melbourne) in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. medals military history "VX54056 MC Willoughby" Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945 ...Merton Charles WILLOUGHBY VX54056 (born or op, enlisted Royal Park) on 24.4.41 in the 2nd AIF aged 37 years. Posted to Pioneer Wing 23.6.1941, graded Cook Group 2 in 2/2nd Pioneer Bn. Embark for the Middle East 2.11.1941 disembarking 4.11.1941, relinquishes Group 2 Cook position, embark for Batavia 18.2.1942, reported Missing in Action Java then Missing POW 7.3.1942, recovered POW Siam 20.8.1945, embark from Singapore 29.9.45 disembarking Australia 17.10.1945, discharged from the Army 1.3.1946. With the entry of Japan into the war the 2/2nd Battalion embarked from the Middle East for Australia but was diverted to defend Java with 7th Division elements under what was called “Blackforce”. Some 800 where taken POW and 258 died in captivity. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re M.C Willoughby. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. British War Medal 1939-1945. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX54056 MC Willoughby"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... history "118956, L.T.R Harvey" .1) Medals, court mounted, Set of (5) Re L.T.R Harvey R.A.A.F 1. 1939-45 Star. Not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star. Not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian service medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian service medal 1945 ...Some early medals issued were not engraved. Lionel Thomas Richard Harvey (born Eaglehawk Vic, enlisted Melbourne) No 118956 enlisted in the RAAF on 22.6.43 as a LAC age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF 10.10.46 he was serving in 486 (M) SQDN..1) Medals, court mounted, Set of (5) Re L.T.R Harvey R.A.A.F 1. 1939-45 Star. Not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star. Not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian service medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "PNG" .2) Medals, miniatures, court mounted, set of (5) as above medals 1,2,3,4, are replicas"118956, L.T.R Harvey" medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, 1) & .2) Paul Hasluck et al, Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. Series 4 Civil, 1970
... history politics Mid green buckram covers with light green dust jackets, several with plastic. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with black & white photos & drawings. .1) Vol I The Government and the People 1939-1941,644 pages .2) Vol II The Government and the People 1942 -1945, 771 pages .3) Vol IV War Economy 1942 -1945, 817 pages .4) Vol V The role of Science and Industry, 738 pages Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. ...Mid green buckram covers with light green dust jackets, several with plastic. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with black & white photos & drawings. .1) Vol I The Government and the People 1939-1941,644 pages .2) Vol II The Government and the People 1942 -1945, 771 pages .3) Vol IV War Economy 1942 -1945, 817 pages .4) Vol V The role of Science and Industry, 738 pagesbooks - history, politics -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, Allan S Walker, Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. Series 5 Medical, 1) & .2) 1956; .3) 1957; .4) 1961
... history military medical .3) Fly leaf stamped in ink, oval shape: Returned Services League Memorial Hall Bendigo Medium red buckram covers with dark maroon plastic covered dust jackets. .2) Dust jacket is lighter shade of puce. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with photos & maps. .1) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle East and Far East, 701 pages .3) Vol III The Island Campaigns, 426 pages .4) Vol IV Medical Services of the RAN and RAAF, 574 pages Australia in the War of 1939 -1945. ...Medium red buckram covers with dark maroon plastic covered dust jackets. .2) Dust jacket is lighter shade of puce. Titles on front & spines. Illustrated with photos & maps. .1) Vol I Clinical Problems of War, 726 pages .2) Vol II Middle East and Far East, 701 pages .3) Vol III The Island Campaigns, 426 pages .4) Vol IV Medical Services of the RAN and RAAF, 574 pages.3) Fly leaf stamped in ink, oval shape: Returned Services League Memorial Hall Bendigobooks - history, military, medical -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Medals military history "V31545 H.C Rosewall" Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re H.C Rosewall. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 ...Hamlet Cyril Rosewall No V31545 (born Maryborough, enlisted Footscray) in the Army on 9.7.41. On discharge from the Army he was Gunner in 2 Field Regiment. Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re H.C Rosewall. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. The Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945"V31545 H.C Rosewall"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Medals military history .1) "VX79511 J.A McDonald" .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re J.A McDonald. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945 ...John Alexander McDonald VX79511 (born Northcote Vic, enlisted Caulfield) on 28.4.42 aged 19 years, served 2/29th Bn. On discharge from the 2nd AIF 17.1.46 he was a Craftsman in 209 Aust Light Aid Detachment..1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re J.A McDonald. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp"SW PACIFIC" .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) as in .1). .1) "VX79511 J.A McDonald"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45. military history Medals "VX25221 A.R Maskell" Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 ...Alfred Maskell No VX25221 (born Mildura, enlisted Caulfield) in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 aged 19 years. Posted to 4th Anti Tank Regt with the rank of Gunner he was taken POW at the fall of Singapore. He was held in Changi Gaol then went to work on the Thai-Burma Railway 1942-43 followed by Prison ship to Japan where he worked on the Docks until Wars end. He was discharged from the AIF on 12.12.45.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A Maskell. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC"."VX25221 A.R Maskell"military, history, medals -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, 1), .2) & .7) Gavin Long et al, Australians in the War of 1939-1945 . Series One. Army, 1) 1952; .2) 1953; .3) 1966; .4) 1957; .5) 1963; .6) 1961; .7) 1963
... history Red buckram covers with loose paper & plastic covers. White text on loose covers. Black & white photos & illustrations. .1) Vol I The Benghazi, 336 pages .2) Vol II Greece, Crete and Syria, 587 pages .3) Vol III Tobruk and El Alamein, 854 pages .4) Vol IV The Japanese Thrust, 715 pages .5) Vol V South-West Pacific Area - First Year, 655 pages .6) Vol VI The New Guinea Offensives, 851 pages .7) Vol VII The Final Campaigns, 667 pages Australians in the War of 1939-1945 . ....3) A Lee, 27 Alamein Court, Golden Square, Bendigo.Red buckram covers with loose paper & plastic covers. White text on loose covers. Black & white photos & illustrations. .1) Vol I The Benghazi, 336 pages .2) Vol II Greece, Crete and Syria, 587 pages .3) Vol III Tobruk and El Alamein, 854 pages .4) Vol IV The Japanese Thrust, 715 pages .5) Vol V South-West Pacific Area - First Year, 655 pages .6) Vol VI The New Guinea Offensives, 851 pages .7) Vol VII The Final Campaigns, 667 pagesbooks, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, G Hermon Gill, Australians in the War of 1939-1945. Series Two. Navy, 1) 1957; .2) 1968
... history - navy Blue buckram hard covers with paper & plastic cover-overs. Gold print & white print respectively. Black & white photos & illustrated. .1) Vol I Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942, 686 pages .2) Vol II Royal Australian Navy 1942-1945, 753 pages Australians in the War of 1939-1945. ...Blue buckram hard covers with paper & plastic cover-overs. Gold print & white print respectively. Black & white photos & illustrated. .1) Vol I Royal Australian Navy 1939-1942, 686 pages .2) Vol II Royal Australian Navy 1942-1945, 753 pagesbooks, military history - navy -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOKS, 1) Douglas Gillison et al, Australians in the War of 1939-1945. Series Three. Air, 1) 1962; .2) 1957; .3) 1954; .4) 1963
... history - airforce Mid blue buckram hard covers with blue plastic covered dust jackets. Titles on front covers & spines except Vol III due to front of dust jacket missing. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. .1) Vol I Royal Australian Air Force 1939-1942, 786 pages .2) Vol II Air War Against Japan 1939-1945, 533 pages .3) Vol III Air War Against Germany & Italy 1939-1943, 731 pages .4) Vol IV Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945, 539 pages Australians in the War of 1939-1945. ...Mid blue buckram hard covers with blue plastic covered dust jackets. Titles on front covers & spines except Vol III due to front of dust jacket missing. Illustrated with black & white photos & maps. .1) Vol I Royal Australian Air Force 1939-1942, 786 pages .2) Vol II Air War Against Japan 1939-1945, 533 pages .3) Vol III Air War Against Germany & Italy 1939-1943, 731 pages .4) Vol IV Air Power Over Europe 1944-1945, 539 pagesbooks, military history - airforce -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, c. post WWII 1975
... history also 2126.2. presentation medals military 1. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front War Medal 1939-45. 2. White sleeve box for 2105.1, in black 41844 D H Harris. 3. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front Australian Service Medal 1939-45. 4. White sleeve box for 2105.3 141844 D H Harris. 5. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front Australian Service Medal 1945 ...Belonged to Donald Henry Harris No 141844 RAAF. Refer 2318 for service history also 2126.2.1. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front War Medal 1939-45. 2. White sleeve box for 2105.1, in black 41844 D H Harris. 3. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front Australian Service Medal 1939-45. 4. White sleeve box for 2105.3 141844 D H Harris. 5. Box hinged, black, felt lined, on front Australian Service Medal 1945-75. 6. White sleeve box for 2105.5, 41844 D H Harris. 7. Medal minature with ribbon & S W Pacific clasp, Australian Service Medal 1945-75. 8. Clasp for Australian service medal 1945-75.presentation, medals, military
