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Charlton RSL Sub BranchUniform - Set of 5 cloth badges, 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive green crown cloth badges
... 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive green crown cloth badges...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces....British Commonwealth Forces...Charlton RSL Sub Branch RSL Clubrooms 11 Armstrong Street Charlton, 3525 goldfields British Commonwealth Forces Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces. 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces cloth badges and 2 olive green crown cloth badges Uniform Set of 5 cloth badges ...Set of 5 cloth badges. 2 olive crowns and 3 blue British Commonwealth Forces.British Commonwealth Forces -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - Patch ,British Forces
... ...british commonwealth forces...Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made...."British Commonwealth Forces"....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne patch british commonwealth forces "British Commonwealth Forces". ...Blue square patch with gold crown and white/red British Commonwealth Forces insignia. Machine made."British Commonwealth Forces".patch, british commonwealth forces -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPlaque - British Commonwealth Forces, C 1955
... British Commonwealth Forces... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,,...British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,, B.C.O.F.association plaque, wooden base, Plaque British Commonwealth Forces ...B.C.O.F.association plaque, wooden base, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,, -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Book, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, 1946
... Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces....British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...Know Japan / issued under the direction of the commander-in-chief, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. Book British Commonwealth Occupation Forces ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.japan, description, travel, social life and customs -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK ABOUT JAPAN 1945-1948, The Rodney Press, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces - Know Japan
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces - Know Japan....Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. ...Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. Item s pat of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a cardboard covered book. There is a large image of Japan on front cover in colour. It shows a volcano mountain range - numerous boats on seaways. In the foreground is a thin pine plantation. It has 95 pages of text, charts and photos about Japanese history and culture.Inside front cover is modern price of $18.00.ww2, japan, 1945 on -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BCOF ASSOCIATION
... See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge....lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES ASSOCIATION"...See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge. ...Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". British Commonwealth Forces Association Membership Badge.Metal badge with blue enamel background. Kings Crown above a banner with gold lettering. Banner has red enamel background. Pin on back for fastening. Maker's stamp on back.lettering on badge: 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES ASSOCIATION"bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, bcof -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Coat Army, c1939
... Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. ...''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forces...Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. ...World War Two Army uniform|Worn by Captain Noel WestWorld War two|Australian War Graves UnitOne khaki woolen army great coat, wide lapels wide cuffs, double breasted, four sets of medal buttons. Wide pocket cuffs on two external pockets. Epaulets on each shoulder with Australian badge and 3 pips and one button. Badge on right hand shoulder- blue with crown '' British Commonwealth Forces''. Collar with neck flaps with four bakelite buttons. Pleat on top of coat with belt with three metal buttons. Vent on skirt of coat with two bakelite buttons.Back of coat is lined to the vent, sides are fully lined with cotton fabric, sleeves are fully lined. One deep pocket on left side with one bakelite button. Fabric hook on back of collar''MTS'' N.WEST. British Commonwealth Forcescostume, male uniform, military -
Keilor East RSL Sub BranchUniform - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket, c. 1946-1952
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Jacket...Keilor East RSL Sub Branch 12-22 Hoffmans Rd Essendon occupation commonwealth forces japan post ww2 post wwii australia india uk new zealand Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medal Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. Brass buttons. Ribbon bar and service chevrons. Brass 'Rising Sun' badges on collar ends. Uniform British ...Long sleeve button up khaki woollen jacket with four large front pockets and buttoned down shoulder epaulets. Brass buttons. Ribbon bar and service chevrons. Brass 'Rising Sun' badges on collar ends.Campaign ribbons include 1939–45 Star, 1941-42/45 Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, 1939-45 Australian Service Medaloccupation, commonwealth, forces, japan, post ww2, post wwii, australia, india, uk, new zealand -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Disarming the menace, Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952
... Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne printed paper with hard cover Australia soldiers with British Commonwealth occupation forces japan 1946-1952 Book Disarming the menace ...printed paper with hard cover -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tracing post war mates, 2002
... ...british commonwealth occupation forces...Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 with his family when his father was stationed in Hiroshima Bay with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne fisher bruce british commonwealth occupation forces ransom jill Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 with his family when his father was stationed in Hiroshima Bay with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. ...Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 with his family when his father was stationed in Hiroshima Bay with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces.Bruce Fisher recalls living in Japan in 1947 fisher, bruce, british commonwealth occupation forces, ransom, jill -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Great Coat
... About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. ..."AUSTRALIA" shoulder flashes on both left and right shoulders; on left arm a blue and brown rectangular colour patch and on the right arm, a blue square patch with embroidered crown and the words "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES." Epaulettes on either shoulder carry two metal badges signifying a senior Sister and fastened with a metal button. ...Shoulder flashes read "AUSTRALIA" and "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES". Label reads "TAILORS & HABIT/MAKERS/J. ...About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. ...Coat worn by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.This coat is part of a complete uniform set held by the Shepparton RSL. The uniform has representative and historic significance as an example of the style of uniform worn by nursing staff of the Australian General Hospital during the 1940s and into the 1950s. The uniform set has social significance to the Shepparton area, being owned and worn by a serving community member who was born in Numurkah, enlisted in Shepparton and returned to the community in later life.Shin length grey woollen double breasted coat fastened with three buttons on front centre. Interior bakelite or plastic button fastens panels on interior. Two hip-height pockets with folded flap on exterior. Grey fabric belt fastened with a metal buckle; belt is held in place with two fabric loops on either side of the waist. "AUSTRALIA" shoulder flashes on both left and right shoulders; on left arm a blue and brown rectangular colour patch and on the right arm, a blue square patch with embroidered crown and the words "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES." Epaulettes on either shoulder carry two metal badges signifying a senior Sister and fastened with a metal button. A pin is missing from the base of the epaulette. Interior lined with purple-grey lining; pocket on interior left chest and manufacturer's label at base of neck underneath loop.Shoulder flashes read "AUSTRALIA" and "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES". Label reads "TAILORS & HABIT/MAKERS/J. RAVENSDALE/& SON/NICHOLAS BLDG./SWANSTON ST MELBOURNE/SISTER DANSON". Buttons read "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES"second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - DANCE TICKET, 1948
... Ticket - cardboard, black print on off white background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" ON BACK OF TICKET - HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE....Ticket - cardboard, black print on off white background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" ON BACK OF TICKET - HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE. ...Owner and donor details (see Cat No. 5826P)Ticket - cardboard, black print on off white background with British Commonwealth Forces Coat of Arms, Crown over "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" ON BACK OF TICKET - HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE.Back of ticket - handwritten, black ink. "I had/an enjoyable/ time with/ ...........rly & Colin East/ Jim Godwin, Dan Baldwin & ...........A/ lass/ Bldg small but floor passable.memorabilia, military history, japan, bcof -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook - Hardcover, Disarming the Menace by Neil C Smith, 2012
... Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952 Roll of Australians who served with BCOF What roll troops played in Japan...Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952...Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952 Roll of Australians who served with BCOF What roll troops played in Japan WAR Soldiers Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952 Teal Blue Hardcover book with photograph of Australian Soldiers marching on Cover. ...Australian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952 Roll of Australians who served with BCOF What roll troops played in JapanTeal Blue Hardcover book with photograph of Australian Soldiers marching on Cover. Most of book is an Alphabetical Roll of Soldiers Names, Serial Numbers, and RankAustralian Soldiers with British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 to 1952war, soldiers -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - BCOF CARD, JAPAN, C.1947
... On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan"...Harold Grant initially enlisted in the CMF No V36042 on 2.7.1940 age 36 years, transferred to the 2nd AIF 1.7.1942, listed as served in the Middle East 6.9.1942 - 12.2.1943, served with BCOF in Japan, listed as served in the Interim Army 1.7.1947 - 12.10.1948, discharged from the Army 19.10.1948 card xmas bcof malone collection On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan" Xmas card folding, colour, front has 4 flags with "Greetings" under then a crown with text, inside 1st fold in blue pen a short note starting with "Bert", 3rd page has Xmas and New Year greetings in black print, under hand written in blue pen a note to "Lt Col & Mrs H.B. ...The card is written by Harold Charles Grant VX81115 Staff Captain Welfare Leave Hostels HQ BCOF Xmas 1947. The card is to H.B. Field 1st & 2nd AIF, refer Cat No 890P for his service details. Harold Grant initially enlisted in the CMF No V36042 on 2.7.1940 age 36 years, transferred to the 2nd AIF 1.7.1942, listed as served in the Middle East 6.9.1942 - 12.2.1943, served with BCOF in Japan, listed as served in the Interim Army 1.7.1947 - 12.10.1948, discharged from the Army 19.10.1948Xmas card folding, colour, front has 4 flags with "Greetings" under then a crown with text, inside 1st fold in blue pen a short note starting with "Bert", 3rd page has Xmas and New Year greetings in black print, under hand written in blue pen a note to "Lt Col & Mrs H.B. Field", opened out to full page a letter to "Bert" and signed off by "Hal"On front page, "British Commonwealth Forces Japan"card, xmas, bcof, malone collection -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Skirt
... ...British Commonwealth Occupational Forces...About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. ...About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. ...This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Jacket, J Ravensdale and Sons
... ...British Commonwealth Occupational Forces...About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. ...About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. ...This jacket is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.One grey linen single 3 button breasted coat. 2 button pocket. 2 buttons on each sleeve. 2 shoulder flash buttons with 2 pips on each. 2 Australia 1 occupation forces lapel. Shoulder pads 10 moth holesmilitary, british commonwealth occupational forces, sidter danson, vfx151507, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, second world war, australian general hospital, heidelberg military hospital -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - PROGRAMME, BCOF
... Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth Emblem. Emblem is "British Forces Commonwealth" written on a dark blue ribbon with a blue and red crown on top....Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. ...Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth Emblem. Emblem is "British Forces Commonwealth" written on a dark blue ribbon with a blue and red crown on top. ...For Memorial Service held at Corowa Cenotaph of Thursday 22 March 2018 to Celebrate the Australian Contingent of BCOF in occupying Japan Post WW2. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards. Folded white paper, A5 size of programme for memorial service at Corowa Cenotaph NSW. Black writing on front and inside. Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth Emblem. Emblem is "British Forces Commonwealth" written on a dark blue ribbon with a blue and red crown on top.Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. Bottom '(Memorial Service Corowa Cenotaph, NSW. Thursday 22 March 2018 at 10.30 pm).bcof, japanese occupational forces -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Allen & Unwin, The forgotten force : the Australian military contribution to the occupation of Japan, 1945-1952, 1998
... ...British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges japan - Allied Occupation- 1945-1952 British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Tells the story of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) whose tasks included to dismantle and destroy the means by which the Japanese waged war; they also conducted patrols to reduce smuggling and illegal immigration, oversaw elections, and supervised repatriation of foreign nationals. ...Tells the story of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) whose tasks included to dismantle and destroy the means by which the Japanese waged war; they also conducted patrols to reduce smuggling and illegal immigration, oversaw elections, and supervised repatriation of foreign nationals.Index, ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionTells the story of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) whose tasks included to dismantle and destroy the means by which the Japanese waged war; they also conducted patrols to reduce smuggling and illegal immigration, oversaw elections, and supervised repatriation of foreign nationals. japan - allied occupation- 1945-1952, british commonwealth occupation forces -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO R.S.L. NEWS VOL. 1 NO. 3
... ... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...F M Carson Tooranie House Brian Abe P E Dunstan A Lam Sun Don Murray Windermere Hotel Bendigo Disposals Frank A Hill & Co Fitzpatrick's Sandhurst Dairies Pty Ltd M Williamson George Symon's Dairy W H Oakley Sir Horace Robertson British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Australian Light Horse State Savings Bank Royal Military College Golden Fleece Service Station J W Williams Tomlins Simmie Pty Ltd Clark King & Co Pty Ltd McKenna's Modern Store Bryan McKenna Wicks Knott Publication Southdown Press A Wicks Knott Publication, Printed by Southdown Press, 33 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne. ...Bendigo R.S.L. News Volume 1, Number 3 Christmas-New Year Issue. Red, blue, yellow and gold badge on the front cover. Contains advertisements from local businesses, Bendigo R.S.L. Office Bearers 1960, news, notes from Clubs, an article titled 'When the Japs Broke Out at Cowra' and a short obituary of Sir Horace Robertson.A Wicks Knott Publication, Printed by Southdown Press, 33 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne.magazine, organization, bendigo rsl, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bendigo r.s.l. news vol. 1 no. 3, ashmans dry cleaners, h q radio service, f c straub, hampel furniture products, pierce grenfell, ron meurer, h w snell, axedale quarries, a l & k stringer, excavations, al & b g pearce, w mcculloch & co, bendigo motor co, m g taylor, fair-view upholsterers, alwyn nelson, northern terrazzo co, l fawssett & co, bendigo sub-branch r.s.s, &, a.i.l.a., col j w swatton, h a w morey, s thompson, g j baker, j k barnes, a c harridge, j harrison, t h hume, w h pinder, d e mcgregor, f e schilling, g g styles, c vaughan, j e fay, geo j baker, a v palmer, n mclaren young, e m vains & co, g e h rowell, a v & l e smith, j r palmers, graham lowe refrigeration service, a w pulfer motors, b r burns, vic palmer, golden square dry cleaners, j w carter & sons, alltyre service pty ltd, ian wills, bill nicholls jack watts, the robyn, a g power, leo a hughes, bendigo manchester house, frank wilson, hesse bros, frank bouchier, your typewriter sales and service, tom heenan, win patten, bendigo legacy, r wilson, w e p carruthers, antonian café, kairn's auto-bits, cohns, jeffreys bread, 4th armoured regt social club, g e baldwin, bendigo & district ex-p.o.w. social club, w hargreaves, d gregor, bendigo r.s.l. ladies auxiliary, mrs h morey, mrs p floyd, mrs w hocking, mrs h sims, mrs t hall, rsl women's council of victoria, mr & mrsa kersting, w coates, a bolitho, w hocking, n mcivor, perretts, martin washington, e a bennett pty ltd, john burgoyne, 38th battalion (a.i.f.) social club, j plim c findlay, ex-navelmen's club, t staley, airforce association, a stevens, t grimes, rats of tobruk association, j ferguson, catholic war veterans' association, j noonan, t coppock, dads' association, w murphy, bendigo legacy club, win patten, t h iser, t h runnalls, legacy house, 105 anti-tank regiment social club, alwyn nelson, laurie townsing, bendigo repatriation local committee, v w hosking, w rex porter, g a pethard, f t dunphy, l m porter, e h duus, lt col thomas waitson williams dso, ric coulson, r ball & son, lorraine florist, neol searle pty ltd, bendigo and district t & p i social club, e j taylor, t wellins, w phelan, g keily, l boyd, t tuddenham, e butler, g armstrong, geo j baker, easter fair society, bendigo agricultural society, 6th battalion (a.i.f.) social club, f t dunphy, w green, r c wright, bendigo showgrounds r.a.a.o.c. camp club, j j davies, e p perrett, t g heenan, w rex porter, fred coulson, harry hall, alan bath, tom hume, ted commons, geo h baker, percy floyd, stan hunter, joe wagland, railway sub-section r.s.l., g brown, don chalmer pty ltd, bendigo timber co pty ltd, g p hyett, a w comber, w nichols, maurice f noonan, allans walk delicatessen, r b webb, jack l lyons, perrow, s paints, t c sheers, provincial motors (bendigo) pty ltd, banjo paterson, will ogilvey, ben hall, joe gardiner, major bob ramsay mc, 53rd batt., major e v timms, ww1, 2nd a.i.f., f m carson, tooranie house, brian abe, p e dunstan, a lam sun, don murray, windermere hotel, bendigo disposals, frank a hill & co, fitzpatrick's, sandhurst dairies pty ltd, m williamson, george symon's dairy, w h oakley, sir horace robertson, british commonwealth occupation forces, australian light horse, state savings bank, royal military college, golden fleece service station, j w williams, tomlins simmie pty ltd, clark king & co pty ltd, mckenna's modern store, bryan mckenna, wicks knott publication, southdown press -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, [The Sun], 'Nurses pay tribute at service', 'Mrs. Selleck lays first wreath', '[?] reunion', 'Marching women: Good as gold - Colonel Sage' and 'Korea 'veteran'', Tuesday, April 26 1955
... ...British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...Edith Cavell Memorial Ida O'Dwyer Agnes Betty Jeffrey Mary Lougron Royal Red Cross Mrs A T Noy Kathleen Rogers Margaret Grace Caterson Helene Joyce Wilding British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan Korea Lou Marshall Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service Annie Moriah Sage Frank Selleck Frances Johns Gertrude Brindley MJ Hanna Alfred Hospital Ruth Meaney Royal Women's Hospital Betty Lawson Eye and Ear Hospital Mavis Mitchell Footscray General Hospital M Holding J Veitch Camp Hospital Puckapunyal Ann Swinton MBE Warrnambool Hospital Alice Adcock Margaret Coles Maternity Hospital Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Royal Melbourne Hospital Euraope Middle East Auxiliary Territorial Service Belle Tresize Edith Curley Women's Auxiliary Air Force Britain M Caterson RAAMC RAAMC School of Army Health Healesville Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Kure HJ Wilding MA Bennet RAAFNS Darwin RAAF Royal Australian Air Force New Zealand Women's Auxuluary Army Corps MA Moorhead Auckland WAAC Women's Auxiliary Corps St Kilda Rd Egypt France England Caulfield Military Hospital AANS Australian Army Nursing Service Vyner Brooke Singapore Returned Nurses' Club Anzac House Tasmania POW Prisoner of war Nesta James Nesta Noy St Mary's Church Caulfield 2nd 10th AGH Australian General Hospital No. 1 Unit Salonika Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital AE Coates Edith Cavell Trust Fund 'NC9' [crossed out in blue ink top right hand corner] 'NC11' [blue ink top right hand corner] Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts missing. ...Articles all concerned with various ANZAC Day services in Melbourne as part of newspapers '4 pages for women' section.Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts missing. One side has a black and white photograph of three woman wearing medals and holding a floral tribute. The other side has a black and white photograph of two women in Army nursing uniforms looking at the camera. There are a range of articles on both sides.'NC9' [crossed out in blue ink top right hand corner] 'NC11' [blue ink top right hand corner]edith cavell memorial, ida o'dwyer, agnes betty jeffrey, mary lougron, royal red cross, mrs a t noy, kathleen rogers, margaret grace caterson, helene joyce wilding, british commonwealth occupation forces, japan, korea, lou marshall, royal australian air force nursing service, annie moriah sage, frank selleck, frances johns, gertrude brindley, mj hanna, alfred hospital, ruth meaney, royal women's hospital, betty lawson, eye and ear hospital, mavis mitchell, footscray general hospital, m holding, j veitch, camp hospital puckapunyal, ann swinton, mbe, warrnambool hospital, alice adcock, margaret coles maternity hospital, queen alexandra imperial military nursing service, royal melbourne hospital, euraope, middle east, auxiliary territorial service, belle tresize, edith curley, women's auxiliary air force, britain, m caterson, raamc, raamc school of army health, healesville, royal australian army medical corps, kure, hj wilding, ma bennet, raafns, darwin, raaf, royal australian air force, new zealand women's auxuluary army corps, ma moorhead, auckland, waac, women's auxiliary corps, st kilda rd, egypt, france, england, caulfield military hospital, aans, australian army nursing service, vyner brooke, singapore, returned nurses' club, anzac house, tasmania, pow, prisoner of war, nesta james, nesta noy, st mary's church, caulfield, 2nd 10th agh, australian general hospital, no. 1 unit, salonika, heidelberg repatriation hospital, ae coates, edith cavell trust fund -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, [The Sun News-Pictorial], 'Marching women: Good as gold - Colonel Sage', 'Korea 'veteran', 'Nurses pay tribute at service', 'Mrs. Selleck lays first wreath', 'Lunch reunion', Tuesday, April 26 1955
... ...British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...Edith Cavell Memorial Ida O'Dwyer Agnes Betty Jeffrey Mary Lougron Royal Red Cross Mrs A T Noy Kathleen Rogers Margaret Grace Caterson Helene Joyce Wilding British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan Korea Lou Marshall Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service Annie Moriah Sage Frank Selleck Frances Johns Gertrude Brindley MJ Hanna Alfred Hospital Ruth Meaney Royal Women's Hospital Betty Lawson Eye and Ear Hospital Mavis Mitchell Footscray General Hospital M Holding J Veitch Camp Hospital Puckapunyal Ann Swinton MBE Warrnambool Hospital Alice Adcock Margaret Coles Maternity Hospital Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nursing Service Royal Melbourne Hospital Euraope Middle East Auxiliary Territorial Service Belle Tresize Edith Curley Women's Auxiliary Air Force Britain M Caterson RAAMC RAAMC School of Army Health Healesville Royal Australian Army Medical Corps Kure HJ Wilding MA Bennet RAAFNS Darwin RAAF Royal Australian Air Force New Zealand Women's Auxuluary Army Corps MA Moorhead Auckland WAAC Women's Auxiliary Corps St Kilda Rd Egypt France England Caulfield Military Hospital AANS Australian Army Nursing Service Vyner Brooke Singapore Returned Nurses' Club Anzac House Tasmania POW Prisoner of war Nesta James Nesta Noy St Mary's Church Caulfield 2nd 10th AGH Australian General Hospital No. 1 Unit Salonika Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital AE Coates Edith Cavell Trust Fund Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts becoming seperated. ...Articles all concerned with various ANZAC Day services in Melbourne as part of newspapers '4 pages for women' section.Newspaper clipping of articles on both sides, with some parts becoming seperated. One side has a black and white photograph of three woman wearing medals and holding a floral tribute. The other side has a black and white photograph of two women in Army nursing uniforms looking at the camera. There are a range of articles on both sides.edith cavell memorial, ida o'dwyer, agnes betty jeffrey, mary lougron, royal red cross, mrs a t noy, kathleen rogers, margaret grace caterson, helene joyce wilding, british commonwealth occupation forces, japan, korea, lou marshall, royal australian air force nursing service, annie moriah sage, frank selleck, frances johns, gertrude brindley, mj hanna, alfred hospital, ruth meaney, royal women's hospital, betty lawson, eye and ear hospital, mavis mitchell, footscray general hospital, m holding, j veitch, camp hospital puckapunyal, ann swinton, mbe, warrnambool hospital, alice adcock, margaret coles maternity hospital, queen alexandra imperial military nursing service, royal melbourne hospital, euraope, middle east, auxiliary territorial service, belle tresize, edith curley, women's auxiliary air force, britain, m caterson, raamc, raamc school of army health, healesville, royal australian army medical corps, kure, hj wilding, ma bennet, raafns, darwin, raaf, royal australian air force, new zealand women's auxuluary army corps, ma moorhead, auckland, waac, women's auxiliary corps, st kilda rd, egypt, france, england, caulfield military hospital, aans, australian army nursing service, vyner brooke, singapore, returned nurses' club, anzac house, tasmania, pow, prisoner of war, nesta james, nesta noy, st mary's church, caulfield, 2nd 10th agh, australian general hospital, no. 1 unit, salonika, heidelberg repatriation hospital, ae coates, edith cavell trust fund -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAAF Mirage squadrons, Swift to Destroy An Illustrated History of 77 Squadron RAAF 1942 - 1986
... ...British Commonwealth Occupational Forces in Japan - Mustangs...RAAF Mirage squadrons World War 2 - Kittyhawks British Commonwealth Occupational Forces in Japan - Mustangs Korean War - Mustang to Meteor Malaysia - Sabre Williamtown - Mirage Aircraft performance tables Illustrated & written history of RAAF 77 Squadron , circa 1986 Swift to Destroy An Illustrated History of 77 Squadron RAAF 1942 - 1986 Book RAAF Mirage squadrons ...Illustrated & written history of RAAF 77 Squadron , circa 1986non-fictionIllustrated & written history of RAAF 77 Squadron , circa 1986world war 2 - kittyhawks, british commonwealth occupational forces in japan - mustangs, korean war - mustang to meteor, malaysia - sabre, williamtown - mirage, aircraft performance tables -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover illustrated book, Keith Howes, BCOF Pictorial: a pictorial history of Australians who served in the armed forces with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan. 1945-1952, 1999
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces....British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. Australia -- Armed Forces -- Japan -- History Japan -- History -- Allied occupation 1945-1952 HMAS Manunda 130 AGH A pictorial history of Australians who served in the armed forces with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan, 1945-1952, including a chapter on the 130 Australian General Hospital (AGH) and HMAS Manunda and a list of the Nursing Officers and staff. ...A pictorial history of Australians who served in the armed forces with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan, 1945-1952, including a chapter on the 130 Australian General Hospital (AGH) and HMAS Manunda and a list of the Nursing Officers and staff.Green hardback cover with title and author printed in gold text along the spine and in the centre of the front cover.non-fictionA pictorial history of Australians who served in the armed forces with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan, 1945-1952, including a chapter on the 130 Australian General Hospital (AGH) and HMAS Manunda and a list of the Nursing Officers and staff. british commonwealth occupation forces., australia -- armed forces -- japan -- history, japan -- history -- allied occupation, 1945-1952, hmas manunda, 130 agh -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - TIE CLIP, BCOF ASSOCIATION
... BCOF Association badge features a Kin's Crown above two ribbons with “BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES, ASSOCIATION”in gold lettering. ...BCOF Association badge features a Kin's Crown above two ribbons with “BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES, ASSOCIATION”in gold lettering. ...Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts" (VFX128835).Gold coloured metal tie clip with BCOF Association badge attached. BCOF Association badge features a Kin's Crown above two ribbons with “BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES, ASSOCIATION”in gold lettering. Spring loaded clip on back for fastening to a tie.Stamped on back: ”PITCHER, MELB”.alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof association, accessory, tie clip, badge -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchDocument, July 1946
... Map of Southern Japan showing dispositions of British Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Map of Southern Japan showing dispositions of British Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946 Document ...Map of Southern Japan showing dispositions of British Commonwealth Occupation Forces as at 15 October 1946 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchDocument - Identity Card for Keith Richard Faulks
... Identification card from British Commonwealth forces Korea...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Identification card from British Commonwealth forces Korea Name K R Faulks Rank Pte, Number 1/1096 and signed K R Faulks on back of card Nationality Australian, date of birth 24 Feb 1930, Identify Card Number A003610, date of issue 15th June 54 and signed by Issuing Officer Capt Adjt, 1 Rft Holding Unit Cream cardboard Identification Card stamped Temporary No A003610 Document Identity Card for Keith Richard Faulks ...Identification card from British Commonwealth forces KoreaCream cardboard Identification Card stamped Temporary No A003610Name K R Faulks Rank Pte, Number 1/1096 and signed K R Faulks on back of card Nationality Australian, date of birth 24 Feb 1930, Identify Card Number A003610, date of issue 15th June 54 and signed by Issuing Officer Capt Adjt, 1 Rft Holding Unit -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BCOF BADGE, CLOTH, Unknown
... Insignia consists of a Kings Crown in gold and red over a ribbon with “BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES” in white lettering. Background is dark blue in colour. 2. ...Insignia consists of a Kings Crown in gold and red over a ribbon with “BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES” in white lettering. Background is dark blue in colour. 2. ...Items collected by "Alva Bennetts" during her BCOF deployment 1947-1949. Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts (VFX128835).1. & 2. Two Square cloth badges with BCOF insignia. Insignia consists of a Kings Crown in gold and red over a ribbon with “BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES” in white lettering. Background is dark blue in colour. 2. Badge has press studs on each back corner for attachment to a uniform.alva bennetts, bennetts collection, bcof, japan, cloth badge -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - PERSONAL LETTER, BENNETTS, T.S.M.V. DUNTROON, Alva Bennetts, 25 Feb 1949
... Letterhead features a Kings Crown over a ribbon with "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" printed on it. Other text in blue type. 3. ...Letterhead features a Kings Crown over a ribbon with "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" printed on it. Other text in blue type. 3. ...Letter written by "Alva Bennetts" to her mother whilst sailing on TSMV Duntroon on her journey home from BCOF in Feb 1949. In the letter she describes life on the ship, preparing a customs declaration and reflecting on the weather in Japan. Part of the Bennetts collection. See Cat No, 9726P for details of service for Alva Marie Bennetts No.VFX128835.1. & 2. Two page handwritten letter in envelope. BCOF letterhead in blue. Letterhead features a Kings Crown over a ribbon with "BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" printed on it. Other text in blue type. 3. Envelope has a plain front with BCOF insignia as per letterhead on back flap.1. & 2. Text of letter handwritten in black ink. Handwritten on top RH Corner of 1. "M.V. Duntroon, 25.2.49".alva bennetts, bennetts collection, letter, tsmv duntroon, bcof -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, C.1948
... Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”...Albums photos BCOF japan Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces” Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours. ...The Album contains photos in Japan, soldiers messes, accommodation, tourism, soldiers in groups. Item relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, his photo is on first page on the right, refer Cat No 124.2 for service details.Photo Album, blue fabric covers, 24 pages making 48 double sided, front cover has sewn on crown with scroll under, all in various colours.Sewn on cover, “Commonwealth British Forces”albums, photos, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - B.C.O.F. POSTER, BCOF Association of Australia, Australian BCOF Contingent Poster
... Under that is a banner with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom is the phrase "Combined Services". ...Under that is a banner with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom is the phrase "Combined Services". ...Item is part of the BCOF Association collection related to this Cat No 7625.This is a simple A4 sheet of paper on which is printed the title of BCOF. In the centre is a stylised crown. under the crown is the phrase AIF. Under that is a banner with the phrase:- 'BRITISH COMMONWEALTH FORCES" Under that, at the bottom is the phrase "Combined Services". RAN, RAAF are included in yellow ink. On left side are the places Borneo and Morotai. On right side are the words "Occupation Japan".bcof, poster
