On 10/12/1942 near Gona whilst guiding the 39th battalion into a village Sgt Bob ISKOV and fellow soldier Lt Jack Schwind were confronted by three Japanese Officers and were given the order to shoot by their Battalion Commander. They were later identified as a Lieutenant Colonel and one a Major who had in their possession valuable documents including a Map of Darwin defenses. Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later. Binoculars housed in brown leather case were removed from deceased Japanese Lt Colonel together with medal ribbons and valuable documents including Map of Darwin defenses. They were made by TOKO or Tokyo Optical Co a major military optics manufacturer for the Japanese military during WW2 Brown leather look binocular case lined in brown colour cloth. Long narrow leather strap fixed along sides by leather secured in place by metal studs. Fitted lid is attached by leather strap fixed in place by four metal studs at rear. At front is a spring closing mechanism which is broken.ww2, new guinea, gona, 39th battalion, sgt bob iskov, lt jack schwind, japanese binoculars, toko

On 10/12/1942 near Gona whilst guiding the 39th battalion into a village Sgt Bob ISKOV and fellow soldier Lt Jack Schwind were confronted by three Japanese Officers and were given the order to shoot by their Battalion Commander. They were later identified as a Lieutenant Colonel and one a Major who had in their possession valuable documents including a Map of Darwin defenses. Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later. Binoculars housed in brown leather case were removed from deceased Japanese Lt Colonel together with medal ribbons and valuable documents including Map of Darwin defenses. They were made by TOKO or Tokyo Optical Co a major military optics manufacturer for the Japanese military during WW2 Black painted metal binoculars originally covered in black leather with little remaining. The brown leather strap is well worn and missing stud fixing on right side.Magna 8x30 88711 To Ko Scale Field 7.5ww2, new guinea, gona, 39th battalion, sgt bob iskov, lt jack schwind, japanese binoculars, toko

On 10/12/1942 near Gona whilst guiding the 39th battalion into a village Sgt Bob ISKOV and fellow soldier Lt Jack Schwind were confronted by three Japanese Officers and were given the order to shoot by their Battalion Commander. They were later identified as a Lieutenant Colonel and one a Major who had in their possession valuable documents including a Map of Darwin defenses. Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later. This set of ribbons were worn by the Japanese Lieutenant Colonel and identified from top row left to right as follows:- 2600th National Anniversary Imperial Rule Commemorative Medal -1940 China Incident Medal for service in China -1937-45 Manchukuo National Foundation Merit Medal - 1932-34 (more commemorative than merit) Manchurian Incident Medal - 1931-34 (commemorative) Showa Grand Enthronement Commemorative Medal Order of the Rising Sun - Military/civilian meritorious service Order of the Golden Kite -Military Bravery/Leadership (abolished 1947) Order of the Sacred Treasure - military/civilian long and distinguished service medal Manchurian Order of the Auspicious Cloud Set of nine in three rows of striped medal ribbons in various colours.japanese medal ribbons, ww2, civil and military, new guinea, gona, 39th battalion, sgt bob iskov, lt jack schwind

Brown leather pouch made specifically to house a pay book and leave pass. No maker’s name or identification. Item belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 served with the 59th Battalion/Hume Regiment CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterBrown leather pouch consisting of two separate compartments with front flaps affixed with metal press down studs.Pay Book Leave Passpouch, ww2, bob iskov

This booklet gives historical accounts of the pivotal WWII campaign in Papua New Guinea where Australian forces secured a critical victory over the Japanese in early 1943. It was released by the Department of Information in 1943/1944, and features contemporary maps and illustrations. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover booklet covered in plastic contains 32 pages including maps and illustrations. Cover has black and white copy of aerial photograph with writing highlighted in green. Brochure number one. The Australian Army at War. Price sixpence.ww2, new guinea, booklet, the battle of wau

This book, contains 128 pages including photographs and maps, chronicles the Australian Army's campaigns against Japanese forces in New Guinea during World War II, specifically the battles at Milne Bay, the Owen Stanley Range, Buna, Gona, and Sanananda. Published under the authority of General Sir Thomas Blamey, it served as an official morale-boosting narrative to highlight the resilience of the Australian soldier. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Cream colour cardboard soft cover booklet with green and black writing and crest on front cover.Price 1/- The Australian Army at Warww2, new guinea, the jap was thrashed, booklet

The Return to Civil Life booklet is a194 handbook issued by the Australian Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction to guide WWII service members returning to civilian life. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later. Tri colour soft cover booklet containing 55 pages Issued by the Ministry of Post War Reconstructionww2, new guinea, booklet, return to civil life, 1945

"The Infantry Subaltern's Task," was an official tactical booklet issued by the Australian Army's Land Headquarters (South West Pacific Area) designed to instruct newly commissioned subalterns (platoon commanders) on jungle warfare, leadership, and operational realities in the Pacific. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Green yellow and white soft cover booklet containing 20 pages. Front cover depicts three soldiers and a tank in foreground of river and palm trees. Issued by direction of the Commander in Chiefww2, new guinea, booklet, 1943, the infantry subaltern, swpa

The Reconquest of New Guinea in 1943–1944 was a massive, grueling Allied offensive that shattered the Japanese Eighteenth Army through a combination of amphibious assaults, airborne operations, and brutal jungle warfare. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover booklet containing 160 pages including maps and photographs. Cover is cream colour cardboard with black print and rising sun crest.Front Cover - The Australian Army at War. Rear Cover - Overseas Edition Not For Public Sale ww2, new guinea, booklet, reconquest

The 1942 "Care of the Feet" booklet refers to a restricted military pamphlet published by the British War Office on October 7, 1942, titled "Care of the Feet - Notes for Foot Orderlies". It was marked as a restricted document ("Not to be published") and issued by the Army Council. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Cream cardboard covered booklet containing 48 pages including diagrams. Not to be Publishedww2, new guinea, booklet, care of the feet - notes for foot orderlies, 1942

"Friendly Fruits and Vegetables" is a specific WWII-era jungle survival guide which served as a visual pamphlet to help downed aircrews identify edible jungle plants, avoid dangerous ones, and find survival resources Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Cream cardboard covered booklet containing 71 pages including photographs. ww2, new guinea, booklet, 1943, friendly fruits and vegetables, aircrews

The Small Arms Instructor's Diagram Book (1942) is a military training aid containing visual illustrations, mechanism plates, and trajectory diagrams used by Commonwealth forces during World War II. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.A monograph publication by T/Lieut. J. T Brearley and T/W.O (1) J.A.ShimeldBrown cloth covered hard cover book containing 92 pages mainly of diagrams.Second Editionww2, new guinea, 1942, instructor's diagram book, small arms, second edition

Military Training Pamphlet (MTP) No. 63, "The Co-Operation of Tanks with Infantry Divisions" is a World War II British Army publication issued by the War Office in 1944. It established the tactical framework for combined arms operations leading up to the invasion of North-West Europe. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover pamphlet with black lettering containing 30 pages Restricted Crown Copyright Reservedww2, 1944, war office, military training pamphlet

Australian Army manual focusing on the principles of effective rifle fire. Covering essential skills such as estimating distance, assessing wind effects, and understanding angles, this pamphlet provided soldiers with the knowledge needed for accurate marksmanship in combat. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover pamphlet with red lettering containing 31 pages and diagramsVolume 1 Pamphlet 2 Pamphlet supersedes the 1937 edition and that reprinted with amendments 1942.ww2, military training pamphlet, small arms training, 1943

Australian Army manual focusing on the principles of mortar and bombs, covering essential skills to provide soldiers with the knowledge needed in combat. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month later.Soft cover pamphlet with red lettering containing 18 pages including diagramsVolume 1 Pamphlet 8 1st October 1942.ww2, military training pamphlet, small arms training, 1942, mortar

Seven consecutively numbered 44-50 dated between October 1946 and August/September 1947 Australian Army Training Memorandum pamphlets featuring short articles. Booklet belonged to Robert Francis ISKOV VX15237 born at Glenrowan served with the 59th Battalion CMF before joining the 2/14th Battalion at Caulfield in September 1940. He disembarked for the Middle East in November, 1940 and fought in the Syrian campaign in 1941. In 1942 the 2/14th Battalion returned to Australia and sent to Papua where he fought at the Battle of Isurava before the battalion was sent to Gona. On 1943 Bob returned to Australia to undertake officer training and in 1945 with the 2/23rd Battalion sailed to Morotai and served with the battalion on Tarakan. He returned to Australia in November, 1945 and discharged a month laterSeries of seven soft cover pamphlets with black lettering containing short articles and diagramsVolume 44 -50 (October 1946 - August/September 1947) Restrictedww2, military training pamphlet, 1946-1947, australian army memorandum