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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, On the duckboards: experiences of the other side
... Australia. Army. Military Hospital... Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Australia. Army ...australia. army. military hospital, 115th, military hospitals - victoria - heidelberg - history, nurses - australia - interviews -
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Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - "Reader's Gigest/ Gallipoli/ 25th Aril 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil on canvas painting. Depicts a "Hospital ward where several nurses attend a patient in bed", against a background of "beds being made ready in the ward" and "Stretcher bearers carrying in more wounded". Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "GEORGE COATES (1869 - 1930). First Australian wounded at Gallipoli arriving at Wandsworth Hospital, London". 1921. "Served with the Royal Army Medical Corps at 3rd London General Hospital at Wandsworth". 1919 Commissioned to do portrait work for the Australian War Records section. framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1
Postcards from “Patrick Joesph Frawley”. Enlisted No 563 on 6.4.1915 age 21 years in 13th Light Horse B Sqd, embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915, record is unclear as states again embarked 5.9.1915 and then disembark Eygpt from Mudros early 1916, does not clearly state going to Gallipoli. Hospital 27.4.1916 (unclear) rejoin unit 28.4.1916, embark for France 2.6.1916, taken on strength of 1st Anzac Army Corps LH Regt 7.7.1916, hospital 4.10.1917 with “Boils, Debility”, from here he is diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis and returns to Australia 21.4.1918, discharged Medically unfit 17.7.1918.1. White postcard. French writing and address on back. Front has silk embroidered material attached with a small card in pocket. Embroidered image of woman in dress with UK/Belgium/French flags on it. 2. Small card with picture of child holding presents, playing in the snow and message "A Loving Kiss" and message on back., 3. White postcard. On back a short message. On front silk embroidered pocket. Embroidered flags of UK, France, Belgium, Italy and one other. 4. Small folded card with French flag on front & 1916, and message inside.1. Address on back "Mrs. A.D. Norman, 52 Laity St, Richmond, Vict". 2. Message on back "From where I am Lila, Best Love xxxx". 3. Written on card, No, Division and short message. 4. Written on card "Greetings from France" and "P.J. Frawley - to my Love". postcards, france -
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Accessory - ENVELOPE WW2, c.1945
The Raaf stamp date is possibly "9Aug45". Item in the collection re M.J. Craig NX170489, refer Cat No 4316.4Envelope brown colour with red symbols re the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and the YMCA, one stamp with an "RAAF Base" stamp over, stamped by the RAAF censor and initialed by the Censor. Address hand written in blue ink. "Nurse A Turvey Masonic Hospital Victoria St Ashfield Sydney NSW"accessory, envelopes, acf, ymca -
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Instrument - BUGLE, C. 1940
The Bugle was played by the British over 2000 times to warn of impending air raids in the Middle East. When a new electronic siren was installed Bill Nicholls souvenired it and carried it in his haversack until he reached home. William Bona Nicholls No VX36468 2/24 Batt 9th Div. enlisted on 12.8.40, embarked 16.11.1940 for the Middle East, promoted L/Cpl 8.5.1941, served in the Seige of Tobruk, El Alamein and Middle East Campaigns. He was taken POW at Derna and escaped after 8 hours. Embarked for Australia 1.2.1943 and disembarked Melbourne 25.2.1943. Embarked for New Guinea 1.8.1943, hospital 5.12.1943 with Degue Fever, rejoin unit 9.12.1943, served in the Lae and Finschafen campaigns. Promoted Sgt 11.2.1944, embark for Australia from Finschafen 28.2.1944 and disembark Brisbane 7.3.1944. Evacuated to hospital 16.3.1945, appears to be Anxiety State. Discharged from the Army 3.9.1945 with the rank of S/Sgt.Copper & brass army bugle with nozzle & holding chain.Main section of bugle has: a lettered crest, & Besson & Co, London, 1940musical instruments - wind, military history, bugle, tobruk -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post 1945
Frederick Lloyd CARLETON enlisted on 24.10.1939 No VX1555 age 33 Years. He was posted to 2/6th Div Signals but was discharged Medically unfit on 20.1.1940. He then re enlisted on 1.7.1940 No VX33476, posted to 2/23rd Bn 20.8.1940, promoted L/Cpl 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl 18.12.1940, Sgt 14.12.1941, embarked for Australia 31.4.1943 and disembarked Melb 25.2.1943. In the Middle East he was one of 10 to receive a Commander in Chiefs Commendation during Sept 1941. Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. Hospitalised in Seymour Vic with Furuncles. Embarked for Milne Bay from Cairns and disembarked 4.8.1943, embarked 31.1.1944 (unclear) and disembarked 7.2.1944 (unclear), hospital with Malaria 2.6.1944. On discharge being medically unfit 12.9.44 he held the rank of Sergeant. Service abroad was 1023 days.Medal set, court mounted, group of (7) re F.L.Carleton. 1. 1939-45 star, brass colour. 2. Africa star, brass colour with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific star, brass colour. 4. Defence medal, round silver colour. 5.War medal 1939-45, round silver colour. 6. Australian service medal, round silver colour. 7. Tobruk commemorative medal "T" shaped."VX33476 F.L.Carleton"numismatics, medals, metalcraft, military -
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Book - SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK, 1940
The book belonged to Colin Lawrance McMURRAY, VX33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regiment HQ Supply Column 9th Div AIF. Enlisted 8.7.40, barked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. The piece missing in the pocket book was caused by a piece of Shrapnel.Red-covered book, 127 pages. Useful information for soldiers. There is a piece missing at the top of the book with tattered sheets inside.Front cover: "The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book." Inside: "Col McMurray VX 33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regt"documents, notebooks, personal effects, military history, army -
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Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, MILITARY, Hullo Jo, Frid 9th May 1941
Iota A.G.H, being “10th Australian general Hospital”, part of Australian Army medical CorpNewspaper “Hullo Jo” 4 pages yellowed, black print being the “Mouthpiece of the 10th A.G.H Somewhere in Malaya, Series 1 - No 2”hullo jo, newspapers, mouthpiece -
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Booklet - BOOKLET, AANS, 1944
Forward by Gen T BLAMEY.Soft grey cover with a red cross in centre. An outline drawing of a hospital ship Centaur is in the middle of this cross. Surrounding this cross is a wreath of green leaves with a pink bow at the bottom. Printed top of cover: “Lest We Forget” Printed underneath bow: “CENTAUR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP” Printed at bottom: “AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE. PRICE 2/-“ booklet, centaur, aans -
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Administrative record - SERVICE RECORDS WW2, post WW2
Stella Jessie Mackin (Hewston) enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service No VX42596 on 4.6.1940 age 25 years 6 months. Served with 7th AGH and 4th AGH. Embarked for the Middle East 3.2.1941 and served with the 1st and 7th AGH. Hospital 27.5.1942 with Scabies, rejoin unit 29.5.1941, hospital 30.1.1942 with Gastro Enteritis, rejoin unit 1.2 1942. Embark for Australia 31.1.1943, serves with 115th AGH and 2/9th AGH. Appointed Lieutenant 23.3.1943. Embark for New Guinea 21.9.1943 and serves with 2/7th AGH, appointed Capt 24.9.1943. Hospital 2.6.1944 with Dengue Fever, rejoin unit 8.6.1944. Embark for Australia 25.1.1945, serves with 102nd AGH and 2/2nd AGH, discharged from the AIF on 25.3.1946. Refer 2993 re Stella. AGH, Australian General Hospital. Part of the Hewston collection WW1 & WW2.10 Photocopied pages of service records relating to Stella Jessie (Noelle) Mackin nee Hewston VX42596.documents-records, military history-service records, nursing -
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Badge - BADGES, VARIOUS, post WWII
Items relate to the HEWSTON Family WWI & WWII. .1), .3) are Association Badges. .2) This is a 13th Australian General Hospital badge. .4) At this point unknown..1) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer with red over white diamond centre. .2) Badge, metal, diamond shape, grey outer, red diamond centre with possible purple rectangular shape centre. .3) Badge, metal, oval shape, grey outer with oval purple over red centre. .4) Badge, metal, Maltese Cross style with centre laurel wreath & RAF centre.numismatics-badges-military, military history - air force - army, association, hospital -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
Noel Carson No VX8214 enlisted in 2nd AIF on 14.5.40. At discharge from the AIF he was a Sgt in 2/7th Aust General Hospital. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re N. CARSON. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Africa star with clasp "8th Army" 3. Pacific Star 4. Defence Medal 5. War Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal"VX 8214 N. CARSON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW II
Beathea Isobel Weppner No VFX126729 enlisted 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 Medl 4. War Medal Service Medal 5. Australian Service Medal 6. Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75 with clasp 'S W PACIFIC" "VFX 126729 B.I., WEPPNER" medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Memorabilia - MEDAL SET & BADGES, 1) & .2) post WW1, .3) 1917
James Leonard Woodroffe Sharland No 18455 a Medical Student when he enlisted on 2.2.17 aged 18 years 3 months in Army Medical Corp Reinforcements attached to No 2 Australian General Hospital. Embarked for Suez 21.11.17 and then England disembarking 31.12.17. Hospital 23.2.18 with Abcess, hospital 20.5.18 with Mumps, again on 11.9.18 with Influenza then Nephritis on 29.10.18. Discharged from the AIF on 11.3.19. .1) Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re J.L.W Sharland. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (2) re J.L.W Sharland. Same as .1) .3) Identity disc, round, pressed fibre board, brown colour with small hole. .4) Badge, Rising Sun lapel, pressed blackened brass, rising sun, crown centre, under scroll with "Commonwealth Military Forces". .5) Badge, "AUSTRALIA", blackened brass, curved shape. .6) Same as .5). .1) "18455 Pte J.L.W Sharland 2 AGH. AIF" .3) "18455 J Sharland 2 AGH Pres"medals, badges, identity, military -
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Accessory - CAMERA & CASE, Eastman Kodak, est 1910
Percival Rueben Carne No 775 enlisted in the 7th Batt AIF on 18.4.18 age 28 years 6 months. Embark for Eygpt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, promoted to L/Cpl 30.4.15, promoted to Sgt 14.5.15, hospital 16.7.15 with Shock and Ear trouble. Embark for France 26.3.16, WIA 23/26.7.16 GSW to right arm, Appointed 2nd Lieut 15.5.15, hospital 27.1.19 with Influenza, embark for Australia 9.8.19, appointment in the AIF terminated 7.12.19. He served in the peace time army for many years after the War. .1 Kodak No 3 Special camera. Front has small copper badge. .2 Brown leather case with strap and metal clasp..1 On copper badge "F Honeychurch Bendigo". .2 Stamped on case lid "PR Carne 775 D Coy 7 Btn AIF". Inside of case has handwritten exposure instructions and "Weldon 5 Spring Gully Rd Bendigo".photography-cameras, camera accessories, trades-leatherworking -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.1939-45
Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH & POSTCARDS, 2) 17/02/1916
.1) Albert BOLDISTON, No. 747 enlisted 02/11/1916 ANZAC cyclist Batt. then 37th Bn. Discharged 29/01/1919. .2) Letter is to "Mr & Mrs DILLON from Pte. J. BURKE No. 3477 21st Batt. A.I.F", dated 17/02/1916. .3)-.10) These are "Daily mail official war pictures". Series 18. Albert Boldiston No 747 enlisted in the AIF in reinforcements 7 Anzac Cyclist Batt on 2.11.1916 age 24 years. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, transfer to 8th Batt 7.3.1917, embark for France 14.6.1917, transfer to 37th Batt 29.6.1917, hospital accidental injury (sprained ankle) 5.7.1917, rejoin unit 10.9.1917, hospital 18.11.1917 with Trench Feet, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW left wrist (through the joint) return to Australia 20.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.1.1919. Joseph Martin Burke No 3477 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 16.7.1915 age 21 years 4 months. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Batt 26.2.1916, then 57th 21.3.1916, then 13th FAB (Artillery) 27.3.1916, embark for France 16.6.1916, transfer to 25th FAB 9.7.1916 then 13th FAB 24.1.1917, hospital England while on leave 29.10.1918 with Influenza, return to Australia 21.12.1918 re the Influenza for discharge, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919..1) Photo, B&W on cardboard, group of soldiers (20) seated outside building. Albert BOLDISTON is on 2nd left front row. .2) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier in peak cap standing. Letter on rear in ink from J.M. BURKE. .3) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "King George" in a gun pit. .4) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australian heavy gun at work". .5) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australians loading a trench mortar". .6) Postcard photo, B&W showing a camouflaged troopship. .7) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier keeping a lookout in trench. .8) Postcard photo, B&W showing "An observation balloon". .9) Postcard photo, B&W showing wounded waiting for the field ambulance. .10) Postcard photo, B&W showing "Australian gunners at work". .11) Card, yellow with black print both sides relating to a 37th Batt. 1st & 2nd A.I.F reunion "Whippbang 1950"..5) "Troopship in port".photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, 2) 29/08/1916
.1) Is re Evan. EVANS No. 3114 in 6th Batt. 10th Reinforcements then transferred to 1st Pioneers. .2) "To Joe & Linne from cousin Leslie 3rd/38th Batt." .10) Letter is to Joe & Linne from apparently "Jim" .1) Re Evans. There is an Evan Owens No 3114 enlisted in 10th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 10.7.1915 age 21 years. Em bark for Egypt 29.9.1915, transfer to 1st Pioneer Batt 12.3.1916, embark for France 2.3.1916, WIA 22/27 .7.1916 GSW head, rejoin unit 16.10.1916, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919. .2) Re Leslie. This possibly Albert Leslie Owens (brother to Evan) No 953, enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 38th Batt on 21.2.1916 age 24 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Measles 18.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, detached to 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery, WIA 6.5.1917 GSW to face and left eye, while recovering he was admitted to hospital 13.8.1917 with Retinitis (eye), returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit 5.2.1918..1) Photo, sepia colour showing large group of soldiers (46) seated on a hill side. A small dog in the front row. .2) Postcard photo of soldier in pith helmet beside palm tress, B&W. .3) Postcard photo of soldier standing with crop, B&W. .4) Postcard photo of soldier standing with officers cane, B&W. .5) Postcard photo of soldier standing with riding crop, B&W. .6) Postcard photo of 11 soldiers outside a hut, B&W. .7) Photo postcard of soldier with "Red Cross" on arm, B&W. .8) Photo postcard of soldier, portrait, B&W. .9) Photo, postcard of group of soldiers (10) outside tents, B&W. .10) Photo, postcard of soldier standing outside building holding a crop, B&W. Letter written on the back in ink, B&W.photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915 - 18
The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA, (sitting on the right). Refer 1893.2P for his service history and collection. Serg Wheaton is Sidney Norman Wheaton. He enlisted in the AIF No 4631 on 11.8.1915 in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to the 58th Batt 26.3.1916 then to the 57th Batt 3.4.1916. Embarks for France 17.6.1916, promoted to CPL 7.2.1917, SGT 25.5.1917, WIA 2.3.1918 GSW to head severe, returns to Australia re his wounds 7.6.1918 and discharged from the Army on 8.10.1918. Harrington is Thomas Clarence Harrington. He enlisted in the AIF No 1553 on 13.9.1914 in the 3rd reinforcements 8th Batt age 27 years 10 months. Embark for Egypt 25.2.1915, transfers to 57th Batt 3.4.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, hospital with concussion 27.1 1917, rejoin unit 6.2.1917, hospital with PUO 28.2.1917, WIA 5.9.1918 GSW right knee, rejoin unit 23.11.1918, discharged from the AIF 2.4.1919.Postcard photo of three soldiers, sepia colour, two sitting, one standing. Writing on back in blue ink.On rear “ Serg Wheaton, Private Harrington, Private R.T.Heard”documents postcards, military history army, photographs -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
Frances Madge Killicoat enlisted on 5.11.15 in the Australian Army Nursing Service age 26 years, embarked for Eygpt 12.11.1915. Joins the B.E.F in Alexandria 26.3.1916, disembarks Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Hay Fever 16.6.1917 later changed to Nasal Catarrh and then with Debility, rejoin unit 4.7.1917. From there she served in No 1 ACCS, 15 CCS and 10th SH. She was discharged from the AIF on her marriage to Capt S.O.Coen AAMC on 18.11.18. She had 5 brothers in the AIF, one DOW's and one awarded a DCM. 1ACCS (1st Aust Casualty Clearing Station), 15 CCS (15th Casualty Clearing Station), 10th SH (10th Stationary Hospital)Medals, court Mounted, set of (3) Re Nurse- sister F. Killicoat. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal.1. "Nurse/Sister F.M Killicoat, ANS A.F 2. "S - Nurse F.M Killicoat A.I.F" 3. "Sister F.M Killicoat A.I.F"numismatics- medals- history, metalcraft -
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Decorative object - EMBROIDERY, FRAMED, 1917
.1) Made by William TIBBETT No 978 1st AIF while convalescing in hospital in England, also on hospital ship on way to Australia and at out the Army depot in Caulfield 1918. .2) Same inscription as above). Refer 488P for his service history also 573..1) Embroidered Rising Sun badge, mounted & framed. White plain cloth background, King's Crown (multi coloured) & Rising Sun (red/pink) stitched over stitched scroll (glass frame & gold coloured 4 sided frame). .2) Australian Coat of Arms with kangaroo, emu stitched in brown thread, 6 State emblems represented, wattle flowering branches in background on being background cloth, glass in wooden frame.1) “Australian Commonwealth Military Forces”handcrafts- embroidery, military history, rising sun-coat of arms -
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Postcard, c.1916
Alexander Norman Cummin (Sandy) No 18 enlisted in the AIF in the 38th Batt HQ on 22.2.1916 age 19 years 4 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 11.8.1918 Shell wounds (unclear), rejoin unit 23.9.1918, hospital while on leave 1.12.1918 with Bronchitis, return too Australia 24.12.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919 medically unfit.Portrait black & white of soldier standing. Australian soldier has no head dress, name Sandy. ALEXANDER NORMAN CUMMIN.On photo itself is a small number 4072. The bottom RHS has T L FULLER AMESBURY. The rear: Larkhill Camp Amesbury Salisbury Plain England. To Mr Harvey with love and best wishes Sandy 29.8.16. Sailed June 20/16documents - postcards, photography-photographs, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, 2) Kitchener Studio - Ainar Studio Auburn, c.WWI
William HOLMES served 6 months in the Junior Cadets prior to WW1(National Archives records) As No 6826 he enlisted in the AIF in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt on 28.7.1917 age 18 years 10 months. Embarked 21.11.1917 and arrived Suez 15.12.1917, embark for England 9.1.1918, allotted letter A on Regt No due to duplication (6826A), hospital 16.4.1918 (unclear), rejoin unit 25.4.1918, embark for France 29.4.1918, WIA 17.7.1918 Gassed, move to overseas Training Brigade 2.11.1918, embark for Australia 8.1.1919, discharged medically unfit 14.3.1919. He again enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corp on 28.3.1942 as No V352711, promoted to Lieutenant 10.12.1942, discharged from the Corp on 31.10.1945. Items are part of a collection. .1) Small oval portrait in dark grey mount. .2) Group photo of WWI uniformed soldiers. WILLIAM HOLMES marked with blue ink above his head - middle row RHS..1) Handwritten: “W HOLMES, Dad when a boy” .2) Handwritten: “Dad when away” Stamped in blue ink: - Kitchener Studio Broadmeadows Camp - Ainar Studio Auburnphotography-photographs, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Charles Frederick Langdon No 6452 enlisted in the AIF on 26.9.1916 with 18 reinforcements 23rd Batt age 24 years 11 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, embark for France 13.8.1917, hospital 1.10.1917 with Synovitis of the Knee, return to unit 6.10.1917, hospital 8.2.1918 with Gastritis and Trench Fever. Returned to Australia 24.8.1918 classed with Gastritis, Trench Fever and Debility, discharged from the AIF 28.2.1919. He enlists again on 16.1.1942 No V145863 in the CMF, serves in various units in AHQ & LHQ, promoted to Cpl 19.3.1943, discharged from the Army 2.2.1944 medically unfit.Framed photograph, timber frame, brown colour with glass, photograph B & W copy of photograph, portrait, beige background, type written label at bottom, rear has information re Sig C.F.Langdon.photography, framing, portraits ww1 -
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Photograph - WALLET & PHOTOGRAPHS, C. WW1 wallet, c.WW2 photos
Wilfred Davis Stanley BURNS No 56 enlisted in the AIF in HQ 1st Aust Division Provost Corp on 15.9.1914 age 21 years 9 months. Embark for Egypt 21.10.1914, landed Gallipoli 25.4.1915 and returned to Egypt 27.7.1915, posted to Anzac Police Corp 3.4.1916, promoted Cpl 22.5.1916, embark for England 3.8.1916, hospital 27.9.1916 (unclear), promoted Sgt 1.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 5.11.1919.Australian Comforts Fund Wallet. Bi-fold wallet, black leather, two pockets inside, two sepia photographs. .1) Man standing in garden (in uniform). .2) Two people standing on a dirt road.Photos. .1) "Tom in Garden at Kings Log Cabin, Marysville 1940". .2) "A picture no artist can paint, Marysville DEC 1940". On the wallet. “Australian Comforts Fund 1914 - 1918 Victorian Division No 56 W.D.S.Burns Provost Corps” photography-photographs, military history-army, personal effects-containers -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Edward Joseph Flynn VX28373 enlisted on 19.6.1940 in the 2nd AIF. Embarked for Eygpt 29.12.1940, disembark 29.11.1940, embark for Australia 5.2.1942, disembark 16.3.1942, embark for New Guinea 12.6.1942, disembark Sydney 8.12.1943 for leave, from here he spends time in hospital with Malaria then Dermatitis of the Face. Embark for Morotai 10.4.1944, disembark 22.4.1945, embark for British North Borneo 30.5.1945, embark for Australia 28.10.1945, disembark Brisbane 15.11.1945. On discharge from the AIF 6.12.45 he was still serving as a Gunner in 2/3rd Anti Tank Regt. He would also be entitled to the Australian Service medal 1945 - 75.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re E.J Flynn. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal."VX28373 E J FLYNN"numismatics- medals - military, medals, service awards, medals army -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Allan Maxwell BULL initially enlisted in the CMF on 18.6.1941 No V48765 age 20 years. Posted to 266 LAD on 17.11.1941 AEME, transfers to the 2nd AIF 16.9.1942 No VX115965, embarks for New Guinea 10.3.1943, hospital 21.12.1943 with Diarrhoea, rejoins unit 6.1.1944, embarks and arrives Australia 20.2.1944, transfer to Amenities Services 9.2.1944 then to 1st Aust Cinema unit, promoted Cpl 29.1.1945, embarks for Morotai 12.4.1945 then to North Borneo 21.6.1945. Although not clear it appears he arrived back in Aust on 11.1946 and was discharged from the Army on 30.1.1946.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (5) re A.M.BULL. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW Pacific""VX115965 A.M.Bull"decorations, medals, service awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
document - ARMY DOCUMENTS WW2, WWII
2054.1) Travel pass issued to L. J. KUPKE whilst attached to Australian Army Staff in London in 1947. 2054.2) Issued to L. J. KUPKE VX93892 requesting that he report for a medical examination in Bendigo on corner of Pall Mall and Bull St. Leslie John KUPKE initially signed Mobilization forms on 12.7.1943 as No V513056 age 18 years. He then transferred to the AIF on 3.12.1943 as No VX93892. He embarked for Bougainville with the the 15th Aust Infantry Battalion on 23.11.1944, hospital with Hookworm from 8.6.1945 to 30.6.1945, embarked for Australia returning on 1.6.1946, hospital with Malaria on 17.8.1946. On 21.1.1947 he embarked for England as a POW voyage guard and returned on 14.6.1947. Discharged from the Army 1.7.1947..1) Free leave travel pass issued to L. J. KUPKE VX93892. Army form W4098. .2) Notice to report for Medical Examination..1) Stamped by Australian Army Staff .2) Addressed to Leslie John KUPKE, Sparrowhawk Rd. Long Gully.documents-army records, travel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - DOCUMENTS, PHOTO, circa 1918
Harry Thompson was from Australia. He enlisted in New Zealand No 69437, 2nd Batt Canterbury Infantry Regiment. He was WIA early September 1918 and admitted to hospital United Kingdom on 10th September with a GSW slight to the right leg. He served 1 year 110 days overseas and was discharged from the Army 25.6.19. Refer 1258, 2026.2, 2027..1) Photo, black and white copy of a New Zealand Soldier in uniform re H.Thompson. .2) New Zealand Military Forces Telegram dated 20th September to Mrs J.W Thompson of Sebastion, Bendigo, Victoria re the wounding of H.Thompson. .3) Certificate of Discharge from the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, form No 207, No 53263 re H Thompson. .2) "69437 Harry Thompson" .3) "69437 Pte, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, Harry Thompson, 25th June 1919"documents - certificates, communications - telegraphic, photography - photographs, -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Ron Gage, Generic frame
Details from World War 2 Nominal Roll GAGE, RONALD WILLIAM Service Australian Army Service Number VX107470 (V32070) Date of Birth 29 Aug 1921 Place of Birth MELBOURNE, VIC Date of Enlistment 16 Sep 1942 Locality on Enlistment GLENHUNTLY, VIC Place of Enlistment IN THE FIELD, QLD Next of Kin GAGE, FREDERICK Date of Discharge 31 Jul 1946 Rank Private Posting at Discharge 115 HEIDLEBERG MILITARY HOSPITAL Framed photograph, of serviceman Ron Gage, in uniform of the Australian Militia Horse Artillery ca 1936. The frame is of a light brown wood with silver trim and has a glass front.Label on the obverse; PRESENTED BY RON GAGE MILITIA ARTILLERY (HORSE) 1936 SELF PHOTOGRAPHron gage,