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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Citizen Military Forces, Citizen Military Forces: Royal Australian Artillery - Programme of Training for Half Year, 1 May 1974 - 31 Oct 1974
... Citizen Military Forces: Royal Australian Artillery...Citizen Mitilarty Forces...Citizen Military Forces...Phamphlet Citizen Mitilarty Forces Royal Australian ...A dark beige coloured cardboard phamphlet folded in four places. The information on the front is in black ink. Top of the front page is a Serial No. 062. The Royal Australian Artillery Insignia is near the top of the page.phamphlet, citizen mitilarty forces, royal australian artillery, 7th field regiment raa, 7th field regiment lad raeme, programme of training, lt col h.a.f. benson, capt w.d. feakes, lt d.r. bird, wo1 c.j. maynard, capt d.k. lehmann -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - call to service for H. L. Vivian, 1916, 7th October 1916
... to train men to be part of the citizen forces. Camps were set up... centre at Portland on 14 October 1916, as a member of the Citizen... of the Citizens Forces of the Commonwealth, / you are hereby notified... to train men to be part of the citizen forces. Camps were set up ...Training camps were set up during the first world war to train men to be part of the citizen forces. Camps were set up across Victoria including at Portland.Form letter, Commonwealth of Australia, War Service Regulations 1916 requiring H.L. Vivian to report to O. C. training centre at Portland on 14 October 1916, as a member of the Citizen Forces of the Commonwealth. Details in black pen.COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / WAR SERVICE REGULATIONS, 1916. / Hamilton / Date 7/10/1916 / Having been attested as a member of the Citizens Forces of the Commonwealth, / you are hereby notified that you are to REPORT to the O.C Training Centre at / Portland on 14 Oct 1916 / J.Fraurhr? Lieutenant, / Assistant Military Registrar, / Wannon Military Sub-District. first world war, wwi, conscription, training, soldier, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE
... Citizen Forces... as a Military Cadet, training area 68A. Joined Citizen Forces in Mar... as a Military Cadet, training area 68A. Joined Citizen Forces in Mar ...Record of Service for J.M. Pryor. Issued 1/1/1911 as a Military Cadet, training area 68A. Joined Citizen Forces in Mar 1915 and Cadet from 1911.Hard covered Service book with 32 pages (1-64) on yellow paper and cover brown. Watermarks on cover and discolourisation on inside pages.On cover, Signature, Training Area "68A" & year of birth "1916". Inside of cover, various miscellaneous notes.record of service, citizen forces, ww1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Australian Military Forces Warrant (Frank Wright), 01/02/1933
... citizen military forces... was for the Australian citizen Military Forces from 01 February 1933..... frank wright 8th battalion citizen military forces warrant music ...Frank Wright was conductor of the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band. Paper warrant with printed and handwritten text. It is an Australian Military Forces Warrant made out to Frank Joseph Henry Wright (290530) Band Serjeant of the 8th Battalion. The warrant was for the Australian citizen Military Forces from 01 February 1933.frank wright, 8th battalion, citizen military forces, warrant, music, band -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Battledress VMR
... Citizen Military Forces...) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two.... uniform World War Two WWII CMF Citizen Military Forces Khaki ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Many officers and senior non-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two.Khaki battledress jacket and trousers. Jacket has Victorian Mounted Rifles shoulder titles, Major badges of rank and ribbon bar showing wearer had qualified for Efficiency Decoration (ED) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two.vmr, uniform, world war two, wwii, cmf, citizen military forces -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Certificate
... Cert. of Exemption from Service in Citizen Forces... WW2 Army Cert. of Exemption from Service in Citizen Forces ...Cert. of Exemption from Service in Citizen Forces.(in COL032)ephemera, ww2, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, THE 67th INFANTRY, CLARK Bill, The 67th (Bendigo) Infantry MILITIA 1912-1918. / A History. / A Nominal Roll, Nov 2023
... Citizen Forces... Citizen Forces 67th Infantry This is a leather bound book ...The 67th (Bendigo) Infantry was the local Militia Infantry Unit from 1912-1918. It's members came from Bendigo up to Deniliquin and Bendigo up to Kerang - Swan Hill areas.This is a leather bound book (Manuscript). The type of leather is called "old goat leather". The title and words are gold embossed. It is fastened with 4 brass Chicago screw binders. Inside are pages of A4. size. The history section is of 165 pages - text, images, black and white and colour. The second half of the book is A4 size excel spreadsheet with approx 2100 names.ww1, militia, citizen forces, 67th infantry -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, G R Vezenry: Military Forces of Victoria 1854-1967, 1969 (estimated)
... citizen military forces... Macleod melbourne military forces victoria 1854 1967 g r vazenry ...Book, A4, 24 Chapters, type print, loose leaf, side bound, Privately Published. 2 Copies1 inscribed: 4/19 PWLH 16 GEORGE ST FITZROY VIC 3065 SEP 1985military forces victoria, 1854 1967, g r vazenry, military history, army units, drill halls, military camps, military areas, southern command, rifle clubs, cadets, militia, citizen military forces, military forces victoria, 1854 1967, g r vazenry, military history, army units, drill halls, military camps, military areas, southern command, rifle clubs, cadets, militia, citizen military forces -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - Regimental Guidon, circa 1990
... citizen military forces... Citizen Military Forces (Militia) following the end of WWI. It had... Citizen Military Forces (Militia) following the end of WWI. It had ...The 20th Light Horse was raised as part of the reorganised Citizen Military Forces (Militia) following the end of WWI. It had Headquarters at Seymour Victoria and sub-units along the Goulburn Valley. The guidon, emblazoned with the South African and WWI battle honours, was presented in 1927. The 20th Light Horse served overseas during WWII being the only Light Horse unit to do so and received the battle honour South West Pacific 1944-45. In 1948 when 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments it became the custodian of the three guidons including that of the 20th Light Horse. In 1991, the two Victorian mounted regiments 8/13th VMR and 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse were linked to form a single regiment which had custodianship of six guidons, 4th, 8th 13th, 17th 19th and 20th Light Horse Regiments. All except the 4th Light Horse Guidon were laid up at the Shrine in August 2005. The 4th guidon is to be laid up in November 2017.A representative example of a symbol of the esprit de corps and achievements of a regiment of citizen soldiers drawn from Victoria. Well provenanced and fine example of military heraldic art.Burgundy corded cotton flag with gold thread fringe with rope and tassels. at centre is 20th Light Horse badge surrounded by wattle wreath with purple and gold rectangular colour patch under. XX in top left corner and battle honours on either side of centre motif."South Africa 1899-1902, Gallipoli 1915, Palestine 1917-18, Anzac, Egypt 1915-17, South West Pacific 1944-45"guidons, flags, embroidery, citizen military forces, heraldry, light horse regiments -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Certificate of Exemption
... for service in the Citizens Forces under Defence Act 1903-1939.... in the Citizens Forces under Defence Act 1903-1939. Certificate ...Belonged to the late grandmother of Sandy Robinson, Wife of Tony Robinson, MP, Member for Mitcham.Certificate of Exemption - to certify that Edward Pearce of 28 Deakin Street, Hampton, Vic, is medically unfit for service in the Citizens Forces under Defence Act 1903-1939.Australian Military Forcesdocuments, certificates, military history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - EXAMINATION PAPERS - ARMY
... Citizen Military Forces.... Examination papers Major Captain Army KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN Citizen ...Examination papers range in date from 25 July 1956 to 8th July 1973. Examinations were for either promotion to Captain or promotion to Major. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" collection No. 397661. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service.A collection of 24 examination papers on a range of coloured paper - pink, cream, blue and yellow. 5. 14. are photocopies of originals. All text in black type.On front of 22. handwritten in pencil: "45 min/ques, 306 words to page"examination papers, major, captain, army, kevin john herdman, citizen military forces -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Albert Palazzo, Defenders of Australia : the Third Australian Division, 1916-1991, 2002
... citizen military forces...-and-the-dandenong-ranges citizen military forces australian army - 3rd ...The 3rd division was the longest serving citizen soldier formation. This book is the history of the 3rd division from 1916 to 1991index, bibliography, ill, maps, tables, p.245.non-fictionThe 3rd division was the longest serving citizen soldier formation. This book is the history of the 3rd division from 1916 to 1991citizen military forces, australian army - 3rd division -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - VMR uniform c.1948
... Citizen Military Forces... the VMR Squadron of that regiment. uniform Citizen Military Forces ...This uniform was worn by members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles from its formation in 1948 until replaced by battle dress and braided yellow lanyard. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Khaki World War Two style service dress jacket with two-colour platted lanyard, metal buttons, rising sun collar badges, metal 'Australia' titles on epaulettes. Teamed with khaki webbing belt. Mounted on half mannequin.uniform, citizen military forces, cmf, armour, vmr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, The Tattoo, 25 Mar 1903
... , editorials and a large article about citizen forces Tattoo one night... article about citizen forces Tattoo one night. Also articles about ...The 5 Bn Inf. was the Bendigo Militia Unit immediately after Federation.This is two sheets of paper when folded and bound with three staples, provides 8 pages. It has adverts, stories, editorials and a large article about citizen forces Tattoo one night. Also articles about a Boer War Memorial fundraiser.newspaper, pre-ww1, militia, bendigo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Commonwealth Certificate of training H. L Vivian, n.d
... Citizen Forces of the Commonwealth certificate of training...Citizen Forces of the Commonwealth certificate of training ...Citizen Forces of the Commonwealth certificate of training, certifying that H.L. Vivian underwent military training at Warrnambool from Oct 17 1916 to 17 Nov. 1916. White paper, blue type, H.L. Vivian's details, handwritten, purple 'Warrnambool' stamp and purple 'Warrnambool NOV 15 1916' date stamp. Certificate glued to white card. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, INFANTRY TRAINING 1914, Critchley Parner, Statesman & Mining Standard, 1915
... pages of pay for Commonwealth Citizen Forces.... for Commonwealth Citizen Forces. Book BOOK, INFANTRY TRAINING 1914 ...In 1914, Bendigo and Northern Victoria Citizens Force Unit was the 67th (Bendigo) Inf. Castlemaine and Central Vic had the 66th (Mt Alexander) Inf. The book was written by Lt.Col A. H. Sandford R.A.G.A.Cardboard cover booklet. The printing on front cover is black ink. Inside are 128 pages of drill movements. Illustrations. Semaphore, morse code signals and the magnetic variations for Aust and NE Capital Cities. Inside, Page 1 has the embossed stamp of "Bendigo Book Sellers & W. Hampton, Stationery. It has pages of pay for Commonwealth Citizen Forces.Inside written in blue pencil "Simon Auladell"passchendaele barracks trust, 738-i-t 73b, booklet, drill manual -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII... of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII ...Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of White Scout Car bogged in bushland: soldiers digging it out." 1956 White Scout Car bogged in Chiltern area. " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII... of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII ...Collection of photographs showing early evolution of an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces as it progressed from WWII equipment and uniforms to post-war equipment and uniforms. Silver regimental hat badges are worn in place of Rising Sun badge.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of Armoured Car bogged on side of road. Tactical sign of 2nd Armoured Brigade on right mudguard." Staghound Armoured car 1956' Exercise in Chiltern/ Rutherglen area." -
Wangaratta High School
Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris certificate of Discharge, 1944
... the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue... on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces... on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces ...Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris (born 4/3/1914) was the eldest son of Walter 'Bob' and Zillah Harris of Bendigo. He enlisted in the C.M.F. 8th L.H. February 1937. No V22764. He enlisted in the A.I.F. 7th January 1941 when the 8th light horse disbanded. He was then posted to he 143 P.O.W. camp Murchison. He was made a Sgt. at Geelong.Paper Certificate with Australian military forces logo and some slight ageing evident. Reads: Australian Military forces Certificate of Discharge certificate no. 66757 This is to certify that v22764 Sgt Mervyn Sylvester Walter Harris- 6 Aust. Aux. House fnanopant cay who enlisted for the C.M.F on the 25th day of Nov 1939 and who served on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces for a total effective period of nine hundred and fifty four days which included active service in Australia for 748 days outside Australia for [0] days is discharged from the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue of that service the soldier was awarded or became eligible for [no] medals and decorations [no] war badge. this discharge takes effect on and from the first day of may one thousand nine hundred and forty four. [signitures]Australian Military forces Certificate of Discharge certificate no. 66757 This is to certify that v22764 Sgt Mervyn Sylvester Walter Harris- 6 Aust. Aux. House fnanopant cay who enlisted for the C.M.F on the 25th day of Nov 1939 and who served on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces for a total effective period of nine hundred and fifty four days which included active service in Australia for 748 days outside Australia for [0] days is discharged from the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue of that service the soldier was awarded or became eligible for [no] medals and decorations [no] war badge. this discharge takes effect on and from the first day of may one thousand nine hundred and forty four. [signitures -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Certificate - Framed Certificate, Warrant, 1926
... Citizen Military Forces. Framed in a light timber frame. ... Stevenson of the Australian Citizen Military Forces. Framed ...Framed paper certificate of Warrant issued by the Australian Military forces awarded Ernest Stevenson of the Australian Citizen Military Forces. Framed in a light timber frame. 1RVR PROP 1980 located on rear 1rvr, wark vc club, warrent -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s... of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces ...8/13 VMR was equipped with M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers in 1970 for reconnaissance training.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and White photograph of M113 armoured vehicles of 8/13 VMR in street of Wodonga, Victoria leading ANZAC Day march." Anzac Day Wodonga ". Crews are named. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Recruiting Poster, abt 1990's
... Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen Military... Macleod melbourne Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen ...Australian Army Reserve was previously Citizen Military ForcesRecruiting poster for 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment (CMF). Poster depicts a M113A1 Armoured Pesonnel Carrier. Incorrect spelling of name of Regiment- "Wales' instead of "Wales's". Crew of APC are wearing Corps rather than Regimental beret badgesArmy Publicity 1052c Issued by Director of Army Recruiting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ARTICLE TITLED ''MACKAY, OF BENDIGO: A REQUIEM FOR AN ANZAC'' (MAJOR MURDOCH MACKAY)
... Citizens Forces in 1911 - rose to rank of Lieutenant. Further... Cohen, Kirby and Woodward of Bendigo. Joined Citizens Forces ...Article (8 pages) titled ''Mackay, of Bendigo - a requiem for an Anzac'' (Major Murdoch Mackay) by J G Harrison. Life story of Mackay who died at Pozieres, France in WW1. Contains extracts from letters from the front by Mackay. Mackay was articled (1911) to Messrs Cohen, Kirby and Woodward of Bendigo. Joined Citizens Forces in 1911 - rose to rank of Lieutenant. Further military details.J.G. Harrisonperson, individual, major murdoch mackay -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - OFFICER SCROLL, 31..3.1943
... the appointment of Warick Rosenthal to be an Officer of the Active Citizen... of Warick Rosenthal to be an Officer of the Active Citizen Military ...Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer Cat No ‘s 622.3, 775.Embossed scroll on parchment paper in black lettering re the appointment of Warick Rosenthal to be an Officer of the Active Citizen Military Forces of the commonwealth from the 13th Day of October 1942.documents, certificates, military history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Lapel Badge, 2013
... of the Citizen Military Forces. Original CMF badge is surrounded... anniversary of the Citizen Military Forces. Original CMF badge ...Grey, metal lapel badge created for the 65th anniversary of the Citizen Military Forces. Original CMF badge is surrounded by a scroll reading "65 year anniversary" and, under CMF letters - "2013" -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 3Tp 13th LH 40-41
... ), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry...), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry ...The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.Black and white photograph mounted on card being 3 Troop 13th Light Horse Regiment c. 194013th, light horse, world war two -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street c1900
... for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2... for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2 Stawell ...Stawell Drill Hall Sloane Street Stawell c1900. Used for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street c1900
... for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2... for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2 Stawell ...Stawell Drill Hall Sloane Street Stawell c1900. Used for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Drill Hall in Sloane Street c1900
... for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2... for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2 Stawell ...Stawell Drill Hall Sloane Street Stawell c1900. Used for Militia and Citizens Military Forces and internment WW2stawell -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Badge x 2..Colour Bar x 2. 1 x Efficient Service Medal. (Colour Bars from E S M medals.)
... and awarded to non - commissioned officers and men of the Citizens... of the Citizens Military Forces for 12 years of efficient service. 2/5 ...The Efficient Service Medal was instituted in 1930 and awarded to non - commissioned officers and men of the Citizens Military Forces for 12 years of efficient service.2/5 Field Regiment Lapel Badge and Hat Badge Efficient Service Medal Queen Elizabeth 2nd on front - For Efficient Service on rear.