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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustCampaign Ribbons for medals and awards WW1 : Military Cross, 1914 Star, French Croix de Guerre, 2 ANZAC Corps colours (The Joseph Nott Collection), Circa 1914 - 1919
... Campaign Ribbons for medals and awards WW1 : Military Cross, 1914 Star, French Croix de Guerre, 2 ANZAC Corps colours (The Joseph Nott Collection)...Associated with WW1 campaign medals and bravery awards. Items from the Joseph Nott collection WW1 soldier. ...Medal and Award ribbons associated with WW1 : 1 x bright green with thin red striping (French 1914-1918 Croix de Guerre), 1 x red, cream, white and blue stripes (the 1914 Star), 1 x red and white flag shape cloth patch (2 ANZAC Corps)), and 1 x cream, purple and cream striped ribbon (The Military Cross). ...Campaign Ribbons for medals and awards WW1 : Military Cross, 1914 Star, French Croix de Guerre, 2 ANZAC Corps colours (The Joseph Nott Collection) ...Associated with WW1 campaign medals and bravery awards. Items from the Joseph Nott collection WW1 soldier. Joseph Nott was a Military Cross recipient. WW1 colored ribbons associated with campaign medals and bravery awards. The Joseph Nott collection (Chiltern and Rutherglen resident). Medal and Award ribbons associated with WW1 : 1 x bright green with thin red striping (French 1914-1918 Croix de Guerre), 1 x red, cream, white and blue stripes (the 1914 Star), 1 x red and white flag shape cloth patch (2 ANZAC Corps)), and 1 x cream, purple and cream striped ribbon (The Military Cross). The thin ribbon strand consists of cream, crimson and royal blue colored ribbons (Empire colors and the 1914 Star colors). 2 anzac corps colours (light horse unit), joseph nott colleciton ww1 soldier rutherglen and chiltern resident., military cross, croix de guerre and 1914 star ribbons ww1, ww1 medals and awards ribbons -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - SERVICES RENDERED WW1
... ...awards WW1...Badges services rendered awards WW1 "314923" on rear. Badge, metal Silver circular centre is crown over letters GRI Raised lettering around outer rim " for King and Empire Services Rendered" Pin attached to Rear Badge SERVICES RENDERED WW1 ...Badge issued throughout the Commonwealth WW1 re Officers who had retired or relinquished command, other ranks who reached over age, wounds, sickness and deemed permanently unfit. This badge relates to Sidney Cook Yorkshire Regt. Refer 402P, 420. Badge, metal Silver circular centre is crown over letters GRI Raised lettering around outer rim " for King and Empire Services Rendered" Pin attached to Rear"314923" on rear.badges, services rendered, awards ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS WW1, Post 1918
... awards...medals WW1...Award MEDALS WW1 ...Thomas Wells No 4607. Died of Wounds 6.9.1918. Refer Cat No 9903.2 for his full service history and death.Two medals unmounted, both have ribbons with a safety pin through. .1) British War medal .2) Victory Medal 1914 - 1919.On the rim of each medal, "4607 DVR T Wells 52 BN AIF"awards, medals ww1 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchMedal - WW1 Medals Conway
... Standard WW1 medals awarded to Pte Harry Conway...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Standard WW1 medals awarded to Pte Harry Conway Medal WW1 Medals Conway ...Standard WW1 medals awarded to Pte Harry Conway -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET AND MEMORABILIA FRAMED, Unknown
... Collar badge - Field Artillery. Medals and Awards - WW1, set of 7 awards....Collar badge - Field Artillery. Medals and Awards - WW1, set of 7 awards. Award MEDAL SET AND MEMORABILIA FRAMED ..."Jack Swatton", refer Cat No. 6719.2P for his service details.Framed presentation consisting of photograph, Awards, Service History, Unit Badges and Uniform Unit identification - Military Service from July 1913 through to July 1951. Photograph of Swatton on his horse. War Office 1919 mentioned in Despatch dated November 1918. Service in France 1916 - 18. Unit Badges Bendigo Regiment 38th Battalion. Collar badge - Field Artillery. Medals and Awards - WW1, set of 7 awards.“Colonel John William Swatton 1895 - 1988”passchendaele barracks trust, awards, photographs -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumNewspaper supplement, Herald Sun, VC Awards, 30 January 2011
... Tatura has had one VC awarded - Private R. Mactier WW1....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Tatura has had one VC awarded - Private R. Mactier WW1. VC awards Supplement to the Herald Sun 30 January 2011. 13 pages. ...Tatura has had one VC awarded - Private R. Mactier WW1.Supplement to the Herald Sun 30 January 2011. 13 pages. Includes facts about Victoria Cross, article and photograph of each winner and other pictures. 98 awards in all.vc awards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 4 of 4) Raymond Gifford Reynolds War Medal, 1917
... This item contains the following documents: Raymond Gifford Reynolds War Medal Details on the Military Medal awarded in 1917 WW1 for bravery under fire....This item contains the following documents: Raymond Gifford Reynolds War Medal Details on the Military Medal awarded in 1917 WW1 for bravery under fire. Document The Reynolds Family Records Collection (Folder 4 of 4) Raymond Gifford Reynolds War Medal ...Eleanor Hinde (1842-1902) was born in Lancashire England. In 1858, Eleanor married Richard Reynold in the Forest St Wesleyn Methodist Church in Sandhurst. They both gave their address as Sailors Gully Goldfields. They had seven children together. Richard was a skilled tradesman and after he died in 1872 from lung disease, Eleanor married Arculus Opie. Eleanor owned a property on the corner of Gladstone and Stanley Streets which later became an electrical substation. She sold poultry and eggs and preserves. One of Eleanor's sons, William John, married Anna (Annie) Jorgensen, and one of her daughters. Amelia, married Anna's brother Thomas Joynes Jorgensen. The Jorgensens founded and managed Jorgensen and Sons foundry and engineering works. Peter Jorgensen (1849-1914), was a mining contractor, he lived at, "Bro," Russell street, Quarry Hill. His firm was Jorgensen and Sons, mining contractors. He was a native of the Island of Alsen, Denmark. He left Denmark in the year 1861, embarking at Hamburg in a small sailing Ship. The four folders contain family history documents and photos of the descendants of Eleanor Hinde. This item contains the following documents: Raymond Gifford Reynolds War Medal Details on the Military Medal awarded in 1917 WW1 for bravery under fire.bendigo, sandhurst, peter jorgensen, eleanor hinde, eleanor reynolds, eleanor opie, reynolds collection, raymond gifford reynolds -
Koroit & District Historical Societymedal, Croix de Guerre avec Palme, WW1 vintage Made in France
... This is a relatively rare award for Australian soldiers with only 213 Australians awarded this medal during WW1...Koroit & District Historical Society Victoria Park High Street Koroit great-ocean-road This is a relatively rare award for Australian soldiers with only 213 Australians awarded this medal during WW1 Awarded between 1915 and 1919 and is thought to have been awarded to a Koroit district soldier. medal World War Croix de Guerre avec Palme A cast bronze medal comprising a cross pattee interspersed with crossed swords. ...This is a relatively rare award for Australian soldiers with only 213 Australians awarded this medal during WW1Awarded between 1915 and 1919 and is thought to have been awarded to a Koroit district soldier. A cast bronze medal comprising a cross pattee interspersed with crossed swords. The medal is held by a green ribbon which has 7 thin red vertical stripes. Across the ribbon is a bronze palm which is a symbol of victorymedal, world war, croix de guerre avec palme -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionDocument - Awards 13ALH
... Folder containing individual RAAC Decorations, Awards & Honours For WW1 for 13th Light Horse Regiment, AIF - includes members from 22 Corps M Tpt who were Transferred to 13 Light Horse after 11 November 1918....8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne military WWI World War One awards 13th Folder containing individual RAAC Decorations, Awards & Honours For WW1 for 13th Light Horse Regiment, AIF - includes members from 22 Corps M Tpt who were Transferred to 13 Light Horse after 11 November 1918. ...Folder containing individual RAAC Decorations, Awards & Honours For WW1 for 13th Light Horse Regiment, AIF - includes members from 22 Corps M Tpt who were Transferred to 13 Light Horse after 11 November 1918.military, wwi, world war one, awards, 13th -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - AWARD OF THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, Department of veterans Affairs, pre 21 7.1998
... Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. ...Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. ...The program outlines the proceedings of the award of the French legion of Honour to Sgt John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in Pall Mall bendigo on July 21 1998 beginning at 11.30 am. The MC on the Day was Bendigo RSL President Mr Alan Holmes. The Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard to make the speech in response. Refer Cat No 8143 re the initial outline from the Office of the Prime Minister, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs on the day.Souvenir program 4 pages folding. Front page in colour with the Australian and French Flags followed by details. Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. Page 4 is sponsorship by the Department of Veterans Affairs.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, RED CROSS, Unknown
... Award for Expertise in Nursing, First Aid and Cooking in WW2. 2. WW1 Medal awarded to members of British Red Cross or Voluntary Aid detachments who served in UK between Aug 1914 to 31st Dec 19919 and not eligible for British War Medals,...Award for Expertise in Nursing, First Aid and Cooking in WW2. 2. WW1 Medal awarded to members of British Red Cross or Voluntary Aid detachments who served in UK between Aug 1914 to 31st Dec 19919 and not eligible for British War Medals, Ron Mills Collection Medals 1. ...1. Award for Expertise in Nursing, First Aid and Cooking in WW2. 2. WW1 Medal awarded to members of British Red Cross or Voluntary Aid detachments who served in UK between Aug 1914 to 31st Dec 19919 and not eligible for British War Medals,Two medals with ribbons - unmounted. 1. British Red Cross WW2 medal with 2 years Service Bar mounted on some card board. 2. 1914 -18 British Red Cross War Service Medal.1. Bar inscribed "2" & top "Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. 2. Inscribed "Inter Arma Caritas".ron mills collection, medals -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Artefact, Fold out leather frame with 2 sepia photographs of soldiers, Early 20th Century
... WW1 soldier has the rank of Captain and the Boer War soldier has the three stripes of Sergeant. It is possible that he belongs to the Coronation Contingent of Edward V11 in 1902.These soldiers were selected form all over Australia with 42 coming from Victoria. The Australian War Memorial cites a number of approximately 16000 soldiers who fought in the Boer War from 1899-1902. Of that number 282 died in action or as a result of wounds while around 320 died as a result of disease and accidents. Six received the Victoria Cross as well as other awards...WW1 soldier has the rank of Captain and the Boer War soldier has the three stripes of Sergeant. It is possible that he belongs to the Coronation Contingent of Edward V11 in 1902.These soldiers were selected form all over Australia with 42 coming from Victoria. The Australian War Memorial cites a number of approximately 16000 soldiers who fought in the Boer War from 1899-1902. Of that number 282 died in action or as a result of wounds while around 320 died as a result of disease and accidents. Six received the Victoria Cross as well as other awards ...This frame contains two as yet unidentified soldiers from two of Australia’s earliest overseas conflicts. The WW1 soldier has the rank of Captain and the Boer War soldier has the three stripes of Sergeant. It is possible that he belongs to the Coronation Contingent of Edward V11 in 1902.These soldiers were selected form all over Australia with 42 coming from Victoria. The Australian War Memorial cites a number of approximately 16000 soldiers who fought in the Boer War from 1899-1902. Of that number 282 died in action or as a result of wounds while around 320 died as a result of disease and accidents. Six received the Victoria Cross as well as other awards for bravery. The First World War had more drastic consequences for Australia. From a population of less than 5 million, 416809 men enlisted of whom over 60,000 were killed with 156000 wounded gassed or taken prisoner. Australian fought from 1914-1918 from Egypt, Turkey, and the Western Front in Europe. These photographs are representative of many photos which are kept in remembrance of Australian soldiers who fought in wars particularly the two world wars. The Boer war photo is a rarer one.This bi- fold photo frame is rectangular in shape with a rounded section at each top. It is leather in composition and has the Rising Sun insignia in each arch which appears to be metal. There are glass covering two photographs one of a Boer War soldier and the other of WW1. It is hinged in the middle with a double layer of leather which is broken .The Boer war photograph has a coloured flag and medal ribbons. The two Rising Sun badges have Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. The frame itself has J C Vickery Regent St W stamped on the back in gold with a crown above it. The photograph of the WW1 soldier has Hana Studio Ltd 22**** which although unreadable has been matched with another photograph to read,” 22 Bedford St Strand London. The photograph of the Boer War soldier has no studio identity. warrnambool history, unknown soldiers of warrnambool, boer war soldier, world war 1 soldier -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, GERMAN, WW1
... awarded to soldiers wounded in action during WW2. 2. Honour Cross or Hindenburg Cross created in 1934 to commemorate service of German people during WW1. ...awarded to soldiers wounded in action during WW2. 2. Honour Cross or Hindenburg Cross created in 1934 to commemorate service of German people during WW1. ...1. Badge awarded to soldiers wounded in action during WW2. 2. Honour Cross or Hindenburg Cross created in 1934 to commemorate service of German people during WW1. Under Hitler was the only official service decoration to be worn.1. Original egg shaped WW2 wound badge. Edges have flower garland. In middle is a German Infantry helmet with a Swastika over two crossed swords. Dark grey metal and pin on back. 2. Replica of WW1 German Honour Cross. Brown metallic badge with two crossed swords over a cross (Hindenburg Cross). A ring on top to hang on a ribbon 1914-1918. In centre of Circle of flowers.1. Nil other than a Swastika on a hat. 2. "1914", "1918" on front. honour cross, wound badge, german, ww2/ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - BRITISH WAR MEDAL WW1
... WW1 Stamped on medal rim "3596 A.L. Cpl R.H. BARON, 57 BN A.I.F." Court mounted circular silver medal with blue, black, white and yellow coloured ribbon. Recipients name stamped on the rim of the medal. Award ...Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal for his WW1 Service. He did not see action and was therefore ineligible for the Victory Medal. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No.1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Court mounted circular silver medal with blue, black, white and yellow coloured ribbon. Recipients name stamped on the rim of the medal.Stamped on medal rim "3596 A.L. Cpl R.H. BARON, 57 BN A.I.F."robert h. baron, cooper collection, british war medal, medal ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - SERVICE RIBBONS WW1, WW1
... Metal pin and fastener on back. Award SERVICE RIBBONS WW1 ...Part of the Cooper Collection. Ribbons belonged to "HERBERT CHARLES NOTT" (born Rutherglen, enlisted Melbourne) No. 228. Enlisted 19/8/1914 in B.Coy 6th Bn age 30 yrs, 6 mths. Embarked for Egypt and Gallipoli on 5/4/1915. Sent to hospital 2/7/1915 with dysentry. Embarked for France 25/3/1916. Hospitalized with bronchitis on 30/3/1917. Rejoined unit 30/9/1917 before returning to hospital with bronchitis on 13/11/1917. RTA 31/1/1918 and discharged from AIF 25/3/1918.1, World War One Medal ribbon bar featuring three ribbons. Three loops with clips on back. 2. & 3. World War One medal ribbon bar featuring three ribbons. Three metal loops on back. 4. World War One, medal ribbon bar featuring three ribbons. Metal pin and fastener on back.cooper collection, herbert charles nott, medal ribbon -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS WW1, Post 1919
... WW1 John Arthur Remington Alexander On both medals, "2237 A - Cpl. J.A.R. Alexander A.F.C.A.I.F" Medals seperate not mounted. 1. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 2. British War Medal 1914 -18 Award ...Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Medals seperate not mounted. 1. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 2. British War Medal 1914 -18On both medals, "2237 A - Cpl. J.A.R. Alexander A.F.C.A.I.F"victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET, WW1, Post 1919
... Set of three WW1 court mounted medals; 1914 -15 Star Victory Medal 1914 - 19 British War Medal 1914 - 18 (N.B. Medals mounted in incorrect order - Victory Medal and British War medal reverse positions.) Award ...Medals awarded to "Pte H.C. Nott", No.288, 6th Bn AIF. See Catalogue No. 7816.4 for Nott's service record. Part of the Cooper Collection.Set of three WW1 court mounted medals; 1914 -15 Star Victory Medal 1914 - 19 British War Medal 1914 - 18 (N.B. Medals mounted in incorrect order - Victory Medal and British War medal reverse positions.)cooper collection, herbert charles nott, medals, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AWARD OF FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, 21.7.1998
... Ten colour photographs relating to the award of the French Legion of Honour. .1) The Army guard of Honour on the lawns in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. .2) .3) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard arrives. .4) John Henry Lockett (Jack) enters the Main Hall of the Institute. .5) The French Ambassador Dominique Giraud pins the French Legion of Honour Jack Lockett. .6) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard responds. .7) Left to right. The Ambassador Dominique Giraud, Jack Locket wearing his WW1...Refer Cat No 8143 & 8144 for the arrangements and program of the award re Legion of Honour. brsl smirsl french legion of honour Ten colour photographs relating to the award of the French Legion of Honour. .1) The Army guard of Honour on the lawns in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. .2) .3) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard arrives. .4) John Henry Lockett (Jack) enters the Main Hall of the Institute. .5) The French Ambassador Dominique Giraud pins the French Legion of Honour Jack Lockett. .6) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard responds. .7) Left to right. The Ambassador Dominique Giraud, Jack Locket wearing his WW1 ...The photographs show the award of the French Legion of Honour to John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His excellency Dominique Giraud on 21.7.1998 in the Main Hall of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in Pall Mall Bendigo. There was some 100 officials and invited guests in attendance. Jack Lockett No 1194 enlisted on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 1 month in D Coy 38th BN AIF, embarked for England 20.6.1916, Hospital at sea with Influenza 25.7.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, Hospital with Gastritis 30.11.1916, rejoin unit 10.12.1916, promoted L/Cpl, 12.5.1917, promoted Cpl 23.10.1917, promoted Sgt 12.12.1917, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.1919. Jack received the following awards as well as the French legion of Honour. 80th Anniversary Armistice remembrance Medal 1999. OAM 11.6.2001, Centenary Medal 1.1.2002. Jack passed away on 25.5.2002 age 111 years 123 days. Refer Cat No 8143 & 8144 for the arrangements and program of the award re Legion of Honour.Ten colour photographs relating to the award of the French Legion of Honour. .1) The Army guard of Honour on the lawns in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. .2) .3) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard arrives. .4) John Henry Lockett (Jack) enters the Main Hall of the Institute. .5) The French Ambassador Dominique Giraud pins the French Legion of Honour Jack Lockett. .6) The Prime Minister of Australia Mr John Howard responds. .7) Left to right. The Ambassador Dominique Giraud, Jack Locket wearing his WW1 medals and the Legion of Honour, the Prime Minister John Howard. .8) On the right is Jacks son Kevin .................. .9) Afterwards in the Billiard room of SMI Jack is interviewed by the media, Jack's son Kevin on the right. .10) In the Billiard room from the left, Kevin Lockett, Jack Lockett, Prime Minister Howard, Ambassador Giraud.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BENDIGO, WW1, Bendigo Health publications, THE IMPACT OF WW1 ON BENDIGO HEALTH: OUR NURSES, DOCTORS AND COMMUNITY, 2015
... WW1 Bendigo Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard with adhered paper cover. White and red print on front and back covers. Illustrated front - black and white group photograph of eight nurses in uniform and one Doctor in uniform, with red colour poppy flower middle right. Back - black and white photograph of 150 years sign on brick building wall. 41 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour, group photographs, awards ...Bendigo Health publication. "Commemoration booklet celebrating the contributions made by Bendigo's doctors and nurses during the first World War".Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard with adhered paper cover. White and red print on front and back covers. Illustrated front - black and white group photograph of eight nurses in uniform and one Doctor in uniform, with red colour poppy flower middle right. Back - black and white photograph of 150 years sign on brick building wall. 41 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour, group photographs, awards, memorabilia and sketches.books, history, ww1, bendigo -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE BADGE
... WW1 Returned from Active Service badge belonged to at this point. Returned Service Badge WW2 Inscribed "199561" on back. Also "Stokes & Sons". Gold coloured round badge. Rising Sun emblem in centre with AIF below. Crown on top of circle. Around edge of outer edge "Issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from Active Service" from bottom. On back is small clip attached to two small metal hooks/rings. Award ...Badge issued to Servicemen and women who returned from active duty overseas in recognition of their service. It is not clear who this WW1 Returned from Active Service badge belonged to at this point.Gold coloured round badge. Rising Sun emblem in centre with AIF below. Crown on top of circle. Around edge of outer edge "Issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from Active Service" from bottom. On back is small clip attached to two small metal hooks/rings.Inscribed "199561" on back. Also "Stokes & Sons".returned service badge, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1956, National HQ RSSAILA, C.1956
... WW1 military service in the 67th BN Bendigo area as a Cpl in the Machine Gun section for 2 years. He enlisted in the AIF No 3627 in the 8th Reinforcements 21st BN age 19 years 6 months on 10.7.1915, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Bn 26.2.1916, promoted Cpl 25.3.1916, embark for France 29.6.1916, WIA 24.4.1918 GSW right wrist, rejoin unit 23.7.1918, promoted Sgt, transfer to 59th Bn 25.9.1918, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 22.8.1919. Brsl smirsl life membership Main points; “This is to certify that Mr W.J. Turner has been awarded ...William John TURNER served on the Committee of the Bendigo Sub Branch from 1948 - 1951, 1953, 1955 - 1958, he was Jnr Vice President during the 1953 - 1958 years. His fund raising and other positions are well documented in Cat No 8029 re the submission for the Life Membership. William Turner had pre WW1 military service in the 67th BN Bendigo area as a Cpl in the Machine Gun section for 2 years. He enlisted in the AIF No 3627 in the 8th Reinforcements 21st BN age 19 years 6 months on 10.7.1915, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Bn 26.2.1916, promoted Cpl 25.3.1916, embark for France 29.6.1916, WIA 24.4.1918 GSW right wrist, rejoin unit 23.7.1918, promoted Sgt, transfer to 59th Bn 25.9.1918, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 22.8.1919. Certificate framed, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate has ornate edge, all print in blue and black with a red seal at the bottom RH corner. At the top is R.S.S.A.I.L.A followed by the RSL logo then the details of the person receiving and signed.Main points; “This is to certify that Mr W.J. Turner has been awarded Life membership of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman’s Imperial League of Australia for services rendered as a member of Bendigo Sub Branch Vic” “Dated Canberra 21st Day of November 1956, ................Federal President J Neagle General Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - MR BENDIGO 1945, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1945
... WW1 service. Brsl smirsl certificate Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary” Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black. ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his fund raising and work with the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details on his Committee history and WW1 service.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black.Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary”brsl, smirsl, certificate -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo Benevolent Home, 14.10.1953
... Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history....Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history. ...The certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. On the day the award was given Sir George Lansell acted on behalf of the President of the Benevolent Home Jtn Smalley. Another Life Govenorship was also give to Mr D.T. Langlands at the same time for the same work with the RSL. Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate edging, at the top “Bendigo Benevolent Home - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, all print in blue & black, signed and dated, a red seal is in the bottom RH corner.Main points: “We certify that Mr W.J. Turner was duly appointed Life Govenor of this Institution on 14th October 1953” “J. Smalley President” “H. Truscott Vice President” “ ................... Hon Treasurer” “ J.H. Perryman Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 15.12.1953
... Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record....Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record. ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - POSTER, FRAMED WW1, Osboldstone & Co Pty Ltd, Post WW1
... WW1 AIF Heading on Poster - "RECORD OF/ THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 4TH AUG/ 1914/ 28TH JUNE/ 1919" Original Poster. Poster - colour print on paper. Top depicts British and Australian Flags with portraits of "H.M.KING GEORGE V" and four AIF Generals. Middle section - Honours and Decorations awarded ...Original Poster. Poster - colour print on paper. Top depicts British and Australian Flags with portraits of "H.M.KING GEORGE V" and four AIF Generals. Middle section - Honours and Decorations awarded to Members of the AIF with portrait of one AIF Major General. Lower Section - Portraits of five AIF Major Generals above seven columns of Unit Colour Patches of AIF Divisions, Corps, Troops and miscellaneous. Below - portrait of a Nurse within Kangaroo/emu emblem. Frame - timber with black/brown finish and decorative moulding. Glass front and brown paper backing over timber backing board.Heading on Poster - "RECORD OF/ THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE/ IN THE/ GREAT WAR/ 4TH AUG/ 1914/ 28TH JUNE/ 1919" poster, framed accessories, ww1, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - COMMITTEE RESIGNATION1951, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, 21.6.1951
... Refer Cat No's 8029 and 8030 for his awards, volunteer and committee work with the sub branch and WW1 service details....Refer Cat No's 8029 and 8030 for his awards, volunteer and committee work with the sub branch and WW1 service details. brsl smirsl letter "21 June 1951" "W.J. ...The letter to William John Turner relates to his resignation from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Committee and was accepted with reluctance and regret and that his health improves. Refer Cat No's 8029 and 8030 for his awards, volunteer and committee work with the sub branch and WW1 service details.Letter yellowed paper, top has the letter head of the "R.S.S.A.I.L.A" followed by the telephone No "95" and the RSL Logo, date then text typed in black, signed at the bottom."21 June 1951" "W.J. Turner Esq - 121 Barnard St Bendigo" "Yours sincerely - Vic Palmer - Honorary Secretary"brsl, smirsl, letter -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - PRINT, FRAMED, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... Ww1 Gallipoli Centenary Details below print - in black ink. "Badges of Honour". Badges listed "Victoria Cross (VC)"/ "Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)"/ "Military Cross (MC)"/ " Distinguished Service Order (DSO)" / "Military Medal (MM)"/ "RSPCA Purple Cross". Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of six "Badges of Honour" poster. Two rows of three badges. Name of each badge and reason for award ...From Information Book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli? 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer to Cat. No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of six "Badges of Honour" poster. Two rows of three badges. Name of each badge and reason for award documented below each badge/ribbon. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "Badges of Honour". Badges listed "Victoria Cross (VC)"/ "Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)"/ "Military Cross (MC)"/ " Distinguished Service Order (DSO)" / "Military Medal (MM)"/ "RSPCA Purple Cross".framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
... Victory Medal 1914 - 19 Award MEDAL SET WW1 ...Thomas Robin Hilson (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) No 2088 38th Bn, Refer Cat No 1516P for his service details.Set of two WW1 medals brass plate mounted. 1. British War Medal 1914 - 18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19On both, “2088 T - Cpl T.R. Hilson 38th BN A.I.F.”awards, medals, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Occupation of Germany Medal (WW1). 6. USA - Civil War Campaign Medal. Award MEDALS, MINIATURE ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Army of Cuban Occupation Medal. 2. USA - Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. 3. USA - Philippine Congressional Medal. 4. USA - Victory Medal (WW1). 5. USA - Occupation of Germany Medal (WW1). 6. USA - Civil War Campaign Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt507to512, bob english collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... WW1). 3. USA - Dominican Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Nicaraguan Campaign Medal. (1926-1930). 5. USA - Cardenas Medal of Honor. 6. USA - Yangtze Service Medal. Award ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Haitian Campaign Medal. 2. USA - Navy Victory Medal (WW1). 3. USA - Dominican Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Nicaraguan Campaign Medal. (1926-1930). 5. USA - Cardenas Medal of Honor. 6. USA - Yangtze Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, 519to524, bob english collection
