This gear bag was issued to Sergent Harold Loraine Reed, who was born in 14 Aug 1889 in Portland, Victoria. Reed enlisted in the army in 1940 in Ballarat to serve in WWI, and was discharged from 8 Battalion in 1943. Gear bags such as this were standard issue to servicemen. Soldiers would fill their gear bags with essential equipment (mess tins, clothes, etc.) and carry them with them from post to post, or ship them to their destination ahead of time.Khaki coloured canvas bag that is cylindrical in shape with the owner's rank, name, and service number written on the front of the bag in white paint. The base of the bag is rounded, while the top is open with 11 eyelets (one missing) through which a cotton cord has been threaded. Each end of the cord has been wrapped with red tape.V58131 / S/Sgt. H.L. REEDmilitary equipment, duffle bag, barracks bag, kit bag, wwii, second world war (ww2)

This item was used as a duffele bag to carry equipment (ie. blankets, clothes, food) by the service man, Stanley Linton Nicholls. Nicholls was born in Ballarat on 16 June 1911 and was enlisted during WW2 into the second Australian Imperial Force on 4th August 1942 in the third military district of Victoria. He served as a Corporal and was discharged on 19 December 1945.Canvas bag, cylindrical in shape with closed round base and open, drawstring top. Smaller circle of same material attached inside drawstring opening as an internal cover/flap when closed. Metal eyelets (12) along top hem for drawstring (missing); two eyelets missing. Name and service number inscribed on side of bag in paint; slight staining around paint. Side panel: “S.L. NICHOLLS/VX84489/45017”. Green circle with three line breaks at even intervals. Green circle repeated on base. Base: Green circle as above. “45017”bag, barracks bag, gear bag, kit bag, canvas bag, equipment bag, duffle bag

This item was used as a duffel bag to carry equipment (ie. blankets, clothes, food) by the service man, Allan Eversfield Howlett. Howlett was born in Snake Valley on 11 March 1921 and was enlisted during WW2 into the second Australian Imperial Force, enlisting in Caulfield. His next of kin was James Howlett.Canvas bag, cylindrical in shape with closed round base and open, drawstring top enclosed in a hemmed top. Black stitching encircling top hem and round base. Name and service number inscribed on side and reverse of bag in ink.Side panel: “HOWLETT.A.E./VX28214” On reverse: “VX28214”bag, barracks bag, gear bag, kit bag, canvas bag, equipment bag, duffle bag

Green nylon toiletry bag, cotton draw string, nylon divider inside."D & D Made in Australia, AGCF, H. English"passchendaele barracks trust, toiletry bag, equipment

Small personal wash bag, has cotton mesh on front of bag, zipper to secure bag.“WEB-TEX”passchendaele barracks trust, wash bag, pb 161

Kit bag, Military issue, green colour, two carry handles on top. Plastic zip across top centre length of bag. One side has small zip compartment. Plastic covered name section.passchendaele barracks trust, kit bag

Dark brown duffel bag, long and narrow, the bag is made of a heavy cotton and is used for carrying personal items. The bag is missing the top draw cord. There are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening. The cord when closed can be used as a carrying device.In black stencil, "M. TX D^D 1953" passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Light brown duffle bag. The bag is long and narrow and made of heavy cotton. The bag is used to carry personal items. There are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening. The draw cord is threaded through these eyelets. When drawn closed the cord can be used as a carrying device.Outside of bag "NORTH - ROSS (very faint). Inside of bag "R.O. Retchford 2/700011" passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Light brown (mid-tan) duffle bag. The bag is long and narrow and made of heavy cotton. The bag is used for carrying personal items. The draw cord is missing, there are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening. the cord when drawn closed can be used as a carrying device.On outside, "V246172 HOLMES J A" On inside, "T. EVANS 1949".passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Duffle bag is long and narrow and made of heavy cotton and is used for carrying personal items. The bag has a top draw cord which threads itself through a series of brass eyelets. The cord whn closed can be used as a carrying device. the bag colour is off white and features black stencilled markings."VX58242, KIRK J L, 61468" (requires interpretation), "92664" On base, "92664, VX58242 KIRK J. L". "Blackened out "61468?"passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment, personal

Unable to locate by either name or number.Faded army green long narrow heavy cotton duffle bag, used for carrying personal items. It has a top draw cord which threads through a series of brass eyelets. The draw cord when closed can be used as a carrying device."216 N. MC GR--OR?" = 3 red lines, "VX18238 61077". On base, "VX18238 61077". passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment

Medium size khaki duffle bag with centre carry handle and zip down the centre.Very faint writing - “HADDEN”under carry handle.passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment

1. Disruptive pattern water bag carrier with inner clear water bladder. Fitted with sewn-on web belt loop, adjustable over the shoulder carry strap and clip lock flap. 2. Disruptive pattern water bag carrier with inner clear water bladder. Fitted with sewn-on web belt loop adjustable over the shoulder carry strap and clip lock flap. 2. “CHAPMAN F 3156762”passchendaele barracks trust, water bag, bladder

Khaki carry bag carried over the shoulder, possibly used as a mapping carry case or survey bag. The top flap is secured by press stud closures, the bottom of the bag has small brass ventilators. The bag is fitted with an over the shoulder carry strap.passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, bag, map case

The faded possible Regt number TX1823 there is no match found.Medium size khaki over the shoulder, carry pack with two rear compartments. This carry pack was possibly used as a map case, The over the shoulder strap is missing. There are three brass ventilators on the base of the pack.On the inside of the main flap, “TX1823” (open for interpretation). Very faded “B.M/ ??? TORAL”passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, bag, map case

Medium size over the shoulder universal carry bag. The bag has adjustable closure attachments and sewn on over the shoulder carry strap. The carry strap is adjustable.passchendaele barracks trust, carry bag, medium universal

Long and narrow khaki five pocket map bag. Strong reinforced outer stitching with leather closures and holding straps.BG- 56- A.passchendaele barracks trust, map bag

Green nylon carry or laundry bag with draw string."Hosking"passchendaele barracks trust, nylon carry bag, equipment

Australian Green medium size over the shoulder cotton carry bag used to carry 7.62 mm blank link ammunition, the closure flap has a push stud lock. The ammunition bag was considered a disposable item after use."100 On face: 7.62mm BLANK FIA LINK - BDR MF VQ/V67" On back - "Cross"passchendaele barracks trust, 256, ammunition, cotton carry bag

Carry bag for M105 Base Plate, has carry strap attached, 2 press studs.“Case carrying M105, MRT”passchendaele barracks trust, case carrying, 105 mrt, pb 185

Long light brown duffle bag, used for carrying clothing and small to medium personal items. A rope threads through a series of brass eyelets around the top of the bag and when closed substitutes as a carry shoulder strap. The bag is missing the rope.Very faded inside markings - "J.T.D. D^D 1950"passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, duffle bag, personal

Long green duffle bag used for carrying items such as clothing and small to medium personal items. There are a series of brass eyelets around the opening where a cord is threaded through them. The cord when closed is long enough to be used as a carrying device. The pull cord is missing.Very faded markings on inside flap "...1968, GG - 023-811"passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, duffle bag

Dark brown duffle bag, long and narrow, made of heavy cotton and is used for carrying personal items. The bag is missing the top drawn cord. There are a series of brass eyelets around the top opening, The cord when closed can be used as a carrying device."B J CLARKE 3/?58104 BJC", "MI? D^D 1953".passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, duffle bag

1. Water bottle pouch and disruptive pattern outer cover carry bag fitted with a shoulder strap and webbing belt slider attachment clips. 2. Water bottle pouch and disruptive pattern outer cover carry bag fitted with a clip-on shoulder strap and webbing belt slider attachments clips.1. “8465-66-135-2453, JOHN STAR ^ PTY LTD, DEC 1991” 2. “8465-66-135--2453, JOHN STAR ^ PTY LTD, DEC 1991”passchendaele barracks trust, water pouch, disruptive pattern

Over the shoulder medical field carry bag, made with pockets both front and rear. The top flap closure is secured by press stud closures, the over the shoulder strap or webbing is clipped onto side loops. The bottom of the bag has two brass ventilators.On outside of the front closure flap. “D.J” On the inside of the front flap, “VX 91862 VI, CLEPEHAM Brian, Capt. AAMC”passchendaele barracks trust

US Army green case maintenance and Operational manual bag with double compartments and sewn on the inside attachment loops. The bag has reinforced stitching around the outside edges. There are a series of eyelets around the outside of the bag. The closure flap is fitted with press clips. This is a personal carry bag as there are no webbing attachments on the bag.Front of the bag, “U.S” (In large lettering). On inside flap; “CASE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS MANUAL. ML-C-11743C, 7520-00-359-9613 GS-005-93185”passchendaele barracks trust, u.s., operational manual bag

Large khaki light weight carry pack with buckle attachment flap closure straps. There are sewn-on attachment points to allow for webbing to be fitted.passchendaele barracks trust, back pack, equipment, large

Long narrow khaki holdall carry bag, most likely used to carry maps or documents.N. TUPPERpasschendaele barracks trust, holdall, carry bag

Photo of Artillery Battery Gun Emplacement. Field gun supported with sand bag wall. Gun crew preparing site for action. Black & white photo mounted in black wooden frame with black border, cardboard backing, glass front. Front RHS bottom & back, LHS bottom: “No 53 stickers” Back LHS bottom: “Trust No 22”photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, arms-ordnance, passchendaele barracks trust

This item was commonly called a "Bum pack" as it fitted on the rear of a waist webbing belt.Jungle green canvas, flap is held down with 2 straps, 2 metal clips at rear mount bag onto waist belt. Plastic buckles, celluloid pocket on top for soldier's name. Volume about 6 litres. Bottom straps have been bound up with black pvc tape.passchendaele barracks trust, utility pack