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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 -
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 -
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...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians 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 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPlaque - British Commonwealth Forces, C 1955
... British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, with crown,,...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne 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,, -
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 -
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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumProgramme - PROGRAMME, BCOF
... Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. ...BCOF Japanese Occupational Forces Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CERTIFICATE - BCOF
... Says " A grateful nation expresses it's thanks to Richard McGilvery for contributing to Australia's effort in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan). Signed by Prime Minister, His local MP & Minister for Veteran Affairs....BCOF Certificate Says " A grateful nation expresses it's thanks to Richard McGilvery for contributing to Australia's effort in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan). Signed by Prime Minister, His local MP & Minister for Veteran Affairs. ...Certificate issued to Australian Serviceman for their contribution towards BCOF. Signed by Prime Minister John Howard and VA Minister Bruce Scott so would be circa 1996-2001. Items in the collection of Richard William McGilvery, RAAF. Refer No.7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Hard cardboard, yellow pages with thin black, red and blue lines. Commonwealth Government emblem at top, a message of thanks and signatures at bottom. Also stylised picture of Australian Flag and image of child and man in front of a cenotaph.Says " A grateful nation expresses it's thanks to Richard McGilvery for contributing to Australia's effort in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan). Signed by Prime Minister, His local MP & Minister for Veteran Affairs.bcof, certificate -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, JAPAN, BCOF, Stephen KELEN, “I REMEMBER HIROSHIMA “, 1983
... Author _ Stephen KELEN- 1946 posted to Japan as a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Author _ Stephen KELEN- 1946 posted to Japan as a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Books Military History WW2 BCOF Japan Front end papers- owners stamp - blue ink- “H. ...Author _ Stephen KELEN- 1946 posted to Japan as a member of the British Commonwealth Occupation ForcesSoft cover book Cover- cardboard -, red, black and white print on front, spine and back. Front cover illustrated, black and white photograph- group of students and a teacher amongst building ruins. 77 pages- cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Front and oilers- owners stamp. Front end papers- owners stamp - blue ink- “H. H. + J. FENNELL 2/4 RYAN COURT, BACCHUS MARSH 3340 books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumBanner - BCOF BANNERS, FRAMED, c1946 - Frame 2022
... ." - Japan 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan)....." - Japan 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan). Military WW2 Japan Banners Screen printing - black ink. 1. ...1. "I.W.A. KUNI" - City in Japan. 2. " B.C.O.F." - Japan 1946-48. British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan).1. Banner - framed cotton fabric, light blue background with screen printing in black colour letters and centre unit insignia black, yellow and red colours. 2. Banner - framed cotton fabric, white background with screen printing in black colour letters and centre unit insignia red, yellow and blue colours. 1. & 2. Frames - timber, black colour paint, glass front, timber housing.Screen printing - black ink. 1. "BCAIR/IWA KUNI/ R.A.A.F./R.A.F./ R.N.2.A.F./R.I.A.F./JAPAN " Unit insignia 'ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE' 2. " R.A.N./H.M.A. SHIPS/ B.C.O.F./ AUSTRALIA - JAPAN/1946-1948"military, ww2, japan, banners -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BCOF, Neil C Smith, Disarming the Menace, 2012
... Disarming the Menace, Australian Soldiers with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 - 1952. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Disarming the Menace, Australian Soldiers with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 - 1952. Author: Lieutenant Colonel Neil C Smith, AM BCOF 1946 -52 Japanese Signature in black ink on title page: "Neil Smith" Hard cardboard cover, red, white & black print on front, spine & back. ...Disarming the Menace, Australian Soldiers with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan 1946 - 1952. Author: Lieutenant Colonel Neil C Smith, AMHard cardboard cover, red, white & black print on front, spine & back. Aquamarine background colour. Front has black & white photo of soldiers from the 67th Australian Infantry Battalion march through Japan. Back has black & white photo of the Australian Rising Sun badge above colour photos of 2 shoulder badges on white background. Signature in black ink on title page: "Neil Smith"bcof, 1946 -52, japanese -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... Original - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF). 6. Original - Service Medal 1918-1962 (QEII), Malaya and Brunei Clasp....Original - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF). 6. Original - Service Medal 1918-1962 (QEII), Malaya and Brunei Clasp. ...Miniature Medals, all original, Court mounted. 1. Original - Defence Medal 1939-1945. 2. Original - War Medal 1939-1945, 3. Original - Australian Service Medal. 4. Original - Belgium Croix De Guerro WW2, 5. Original - British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF). 6. Original - Service Medal 1918-1962 (QEII), Malaya and Brunei Clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt261to266, bob english collection -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchSouvenir, Cloth
... Embroidered with the British flag, the British Military Police badge, the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces badge, and a scene depicting Mount Fuji and cherry blossom in thread of various colours. ...Embroidered with the British flag, the British Military Police badge, the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces badge, and a scene depicting Mount Fuji and cherry blossom in thread of various colours. ...Dark blue coloured embroidered satin like cloth with a white satin border on all four sides. Embroidered with the British flag, the British Military Police badge, the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces badge, and a scene depicting Mount Fuji and cherry blossom in thread of various colours. There is also an embroidered inscription. This rectangular cloth is a souvenir of the post World War 2 occupation of Japan and is dated 1947.The embroidered inscription is "To My Darling Mother From Peter Japan 1947" -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET, WW2, KOREA, Post 1945
... UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958...UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958 Award MEDAL SET, WW2, KOREA ...Leonard Edwin Bliss VX59955 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.41 age 19 years. At discharge from the Army on 5.12.45 he was a Sapper in 2/8th Field Company. He re enlisted later No 3/400361 and served with 3 RAR in Korea. After that he served with the 38th Batt North Victorian Regiment. Medal set, miniatures, court mounting, set of (9) Re L.BLISS. 1. 1939 - 45 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 6. Korea Medal 7. UN Medal with clasp "KOREA" 8. British commonwealth occupation forces medal Japan 9. Atomic tests medal 1952 - 1958medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Lara RSL Sub BranchRibbons, Group 1, 4 ribbon group, Group 2, 4 ribbon Group, Group3, 2 Ribbon Group
... Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. ...Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. ...WW 2, Korean War, VietnamWW2, Korean War, Vietnam War3 x Ribbon Bar Groupings. Group 1 - Korean War Service Medal, British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Medal, Australian Services Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Group 2 - War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939 -1945, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Korea Medal. Group 3 - Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BCOF, 2018
... Photo taken in 2018 when reunion held for BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Forces) 1945-52. Shows surviving servicemen in attendance. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Photo taken in 2018 when reunion held for BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Forces) 1945-52. Shows surviving servicemen in attendance. ...Photo taken in 2018 when reunion held for BCOF (British Commonwealth Occupation Forces) 1945-52. Shows surviving servicemen in attendance. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Ref Cat. No 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.Large laminated landscape photo of members of BCOF. Picture of 9 Ex- servicemen in civilian clothes, wearing their service ribbons and standing in front of cenotaph at Corowa. Picture laminated in hard plastic on both sides.bcof, reunion, richard william mcgilvery -
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. ...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 -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Jacket Belt
... 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. ...Part of a jacket 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 belt 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.Grey fabric belt fastened with a metal buckle; belt is held in place with two fabric loops on either side of the waist.second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Skirt
... 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
... 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 -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Tie, Nurses
... 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 tie 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.This tie holds historic and representative significance, as a piece of standard military uniform that would have been worn by a nurse in the second military district of the occupational forces, presumably in Japan shortly after WW2. Brown synthetic fabric tie (formerly tied in simple Windsor knot) with peach lining. military, uniform, tie, nurse, second military district, occupational forces, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war 2, second world war, vfx151507, sister danson -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Badge
... 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 badge is attached to a tie which was worn as 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.This badge 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.Dark brown metallic badge with pin on the back for fastening. The badge has embossed features. These depict a crown in the centre, a crescent shaped section which is meant to represent the rising sun and which half encircles the crown as well as three pieces of ribbon (metallic) with the embossed words "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces".second world war, world war ii, medical, wwii, nurse, women, badge, australian commonwealth military forces, military -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
... Mr Parker has been an active member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan Association of Australia for more than 20 years. ...Mr Parker has been an active member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan Association of Australia for more than 20 years. ...Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 28-1-97. P12 "Maroondah men receive honours"'. Two Maroondah men have been recognised in this year's Australia Day honours' list. They are Colonel David Jamison of North Ringwood, who has been appointed a member of the Order of Australia in the Military Division (AM), and Gordon Parker of Ringwood, who will receive the Order of Australia in the General Division. Mr Parker has been an active member of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces Japan Association of Australia for more than 20 years. Col. Jamison has served 34 years in the Australian Army Ordnance Corps including six years as head of Capital Procurement in Melbourne. Both men are very proud to receive their awards. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - AUSTRALIAN CHINESE SERVICEMEN, WW2, Bendigo & District RSL Club, WW2
... from 1946, he served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan. On return to Australia he worked as an intelligence Lieutenant specialising in Asian Affairs. 2. ..."JACK GOON - Served in the Army Signal Corps, the RAAF in Melbourne and Sydney, the Dutch East Indies and Borneo. from 1946, he served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan. On return to Australia he worked as an intelligence Lieutenant specialising in Asian Affairs. 2. ...Australian Chinese Servicemen from WW2 photographs. Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District R.S...L. post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs - on photographic paper, enlarged black and white portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Three servicemen wearing RAAF uniform - group photograph. 2. Two servicemen wearing AIF uniforms. 3. Serviceman wearing AIF uniform.Printed information - black ink print. 1. "JACK GOON - Served in the Army Signal Corps, the RAAF in Melbourne and Sydney, the Dutch East Indies and Borneo. from 1946, he served with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan. On return to Australia he worked as an intelligence Lieutenant specialising in Asian Affairs. 2. "HIAH" Family - The Hiah Family served in both World Wars. HAROLD VICTOR HIAH (right) served with the first AIF in WW1. His son, HAROLD KEITH HIAH, joined the signal Corps of the second AIF in World War 2. His brother VICTOR and GEORGE also served. 3. Early 1940's portrait of GEORGE HIAH, brother of HAROLD VICTOR HIAH.photographs', chinese, ww2
