This is part of a collection belonging to Sgt, William E. CarrollThis is a copy of a letter written by 815 Cpl William Carroll to his Aunt while he was hospitalised in Cairo. It is written on YMCA letterhead.Top Left hand Corner: Patron/ YMCA National Council/ H.M. The King/ Patron /Military Camp Dept./ H.R.H. Duke of Connaught. Centre top: For God, For King & For Country/ YMCA Logo/ with the/ Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. (written through the logo)/ Right hand top corner: Committee/ for Egypt/and/the Near East./ Chairman/ H.E. Sir Henry McMahon Lower down page: Reply to No. 815 Coy D Bat 21st/ Dec 31st '16/ Stationed at/ Dear Aunt,/ I am at present a patient in the (??)/ General Hospital, Egypt, back again at Cairo. I/have a slight abcess on my lip and my neck was a/ bit swollen, but both are almost right now./ It's quite a relief to be away from the shot &/ shell, for a spell & to enjoy comfort and sunshine/ again after four months hardships in the trenches./ During the latter part of my stay at ANZAC, it/ was intensely cold, snow & ice galore & freezing/ cold winds. It's five days since I left the pen/insular; we were taken off in a small steamer/ to Lemnos & put aboard a fine hospital ship./ We arrived at Alexandria yesterday morning/ & came on here last night. My lip has been/ lanced & the swelling is disappearing fast./ I had many miraculuous escapes in the trench./ Once whilst observing over the sandbags a barage/ ventilated my hat. On another occasion when/ I was stiring the porridge a piece of shrapnel/ knocked over our breakfast into the fire. So I have/ a lot to be thankful for to be sure./Many of my comrades have gone and are buried in the/ churchyard in Shrapnell gully & more are away sick/ and wounded. I intended to cable to you for some money but I think I'll be able to make do/ of it, & we have all our wants attended to here./ Do you remembr Willy O'Leary of Mansfield?- He/ was killed near us in an attack some time ago./ Young Sgt. Roberts, my chum of Dookie & Broadmeadows/ was also sniped a few days before I left./ The war doesn't appear to be going too well, but/ I am sure time will tell, & we will eventually/ give the Germans a good belting. Just address/ my letters as usual, as I don't think I'll be here/ for long & if I am my mates will send them/ on. I gave them permission to keep any parcel/ you might forward on whilst I am away. It was/ awfully good of you to send the other thing along./ Hoping all are quite well./ I am/ Your Affectionate Nephew/ William E. Carroll. Cpl/ww1, battalion, aif, 815, sgt, carroll, e, 21st, 6th, brigade, 1st, dcm, wiiliam

This is a set of 12 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron’s CPL John Ratcliffe setting a world record for an exercise routine comprising push-ups, sit-ups and double back-arches at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide in November 1986. A newspaper article of unknown origin titled “John sets world’s best time in routine” was published reporting the achievement. The article reported: “Corporal John Ratcliffe has smashed his personal best time, his greatest expectations and the 16-year-old Australian record for a push-up, sit-up and double back-arch routine. Corporal Ratcliffe, 37, set a world record by doing 1232 push-ups (clapping his chest with his hands between each one), 1936 back-arches and 440 sit-ups in one hour, 16 minutes and 29 seconds yesterday. Officials representing the Guinness Book of Records were present and passed his effort. The record was achieved by repeating a set of 14 push-ups, 22 double back-arches and 5 sit-ups, 88 times. The Australian record for the same routine was set in 1970 in the time of 1 hour 41 minutes. CPL Ratcliffe beat his personal best time by 13 minutes. “I could not do it without them” CPL Ratcliffe said of the crowd. Nearing the end of the routine when he was tiring, the crowd of more than 100 clapped and chanted encouragement. CPL Ratcliffe, who works in the Army’s surveying department, said the most important aspect of the exercise was raising money for Legacy, not getting his name in the record books.” This achievement was also reported in the Army Newspaper dated 11th Dec 1986. There are eight more photos that have not been published in the set of negatives.This is a set of 12 photographs of 4th Field Survey Squadron’s CPL John Ratcliffe setting a exercise routine world record at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide in November 1986. The black & white photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) to .9) - Photo, black & white, 1986. CPL John Ratcliffe during his exercise routine. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1986. CPL John Ratcliffe celebrates the new world record. L to R: Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1986. CPL John Ratcliffe celebrates the new world record. L to R: Peter Imeson, Bob Rogister, Wally Chilcott. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1986. CPL John Ratcliffe interviewed by media after setting the new world record. .1P to .12P – There are no other personnel identified. ‘CPL RATCLIFFE “WORLD RECORD”. NOV 1986’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn

Five foolscap yellow pages detailing the life and death of Cpl Ian Robert Brown. Details of an event that led to his death whilst serving in Vietnam. Cpl Brown served with the Royal Australian Army Provost Corps from 11th March to 21st June 1966Story was recounted by Cpl Adrian van Moolenbroekdocument, killed in action, royal australian army provost corps, cpl ian robert brown

A photo of CPL Liz Smith, with the soldier saluting in a ceremonyThe photo contains hand writing "To the boys of Charlie Coy, Always wear your medals on the left. CPL Liz Smith."

Donated by CPL Bramley who was in charge of our Catafalque Party ANZAC Day 2006.Colour Photo.CPL Bramley, (No. 25 ) 48 594 80 NNNN - 09.2bramley, raaf, photo.

Letter details the death of James Patterson McCall “MM”, No 6401. Refer Cat No 2925 for his service history.Typed letter on flimsy tissue copy paper. From Belgium 2 Feb 1919 - CPL C V BYRNE NR 6300 to the mother of CPL JAMES P MCCALL.documents - letters, military history

A black and white photograph of Cpl Normie Rowephotograph, cpl normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue

This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton VCBrass engraving mounted on board. Contains photo of Cpl A Burton recipient of the VC medal, image of the VC medal, and citation for three recipients of the VC including Cpl Burton. Corpl. Alex S Burton. VC Born at Prospect House Kyneton.1893 Won the VC at Lone Pine August 9 1915. Citation By his deeds he still lives. On back of board is a previous catalogue identification: KYNRSL 2012/40 vc, gallipoli, lone pine

In a frame Formal Medal Display Featuring: Three black and white Photograph of L/CPL Cocks in jungle greens. Signal Squadron cap badge Three Medal cluster Plaque with L/CPL Cocks detailsMedal Inscriptionsframed medals, photograph, badge, l/cpl cocks, 103 signal squadron, 1st australian task force

Notebook compiled by J.D. Mobbs, SSGT and N.F. Kelly, CPLCloth covered Cardboard, 100 Pages, Field Survey Notebook"Connection Details for Doppler Satellite Stations." "Xmas Is 1", "Xmas Is 2"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

A black and white photograph of Cpl Normie Rowe peers pensively from the turret of his APC.By this time of his active service Normie had risen through the ranks from a Trooper Driver to L/Cpl 30 Calibre machine gun operator to command of his own APC within his troop.photograph, apc, cpl normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of L/Cpl Normie Rowe representing Australia on Armed Forces TV. (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, entertainers, l/cpl normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue

A black and white photograph of Cpl Normie Rowe's last night in Vietnam prior to completing his year on active service. He was put through the 'Last Nighters' strip ritual and bathed in beer.photograph, normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue, cpl normie rowe, entertainment

A black and white photograph of L/Cpl Normie Rowe in the studio at the US Army's Armed Forces TV Studio in Saigon representing Australia on the 1969 Armed Forces Christmas Show (note there is not text at bottom of the photograph)photograph, christmas, l/cpl normie rowe, united states armed forces, tv studio, saigon, 1969 armed forces christmas show, gibbons collection catalogue

Portrait of Cpl Marcus Wakely b. 1890 from Yenda NSW part of the garrison at Hay Internment Camp. Sketched while Hofmann was in Camp Hospital, Hay, NSW. 1941.Photocopy of a sketch. Portrait of a soldier in uniform.Robert Hofmann March 41garrison, robert hofmann, wakley, hay

A black and white photograph of L/Cpl Normie Rowe in the studio at the US Army's Armed Forces television studios in Saigon representing Australia on the 1969 Armed Forces Television Christmas show. the produces of the show jumped at the chance of using Normie once advised of his pop status.photograph, l/cpl normie rowe, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainment

Service medals issued to VX95196 - 3/400050 Private Neville George ROSE born 17/5/1926 at Coburg. He served with the 3rd Battalion RAR from 28/9/1950 to 30/10/1950 a total of 33 days when he was killed in action in Korea aged 24 years. Military service records currently closed. Timber frame with maroon felt mount containing photograph of soldier, eight medals with attached ribbons two metal badges and plaque.VX95196 - 3/400050 L/Cpl. Neville G. Rose 2/5th Battalion 2nd A.I.F 1st New Guinea Inft. BN 3rd Royal Aust. Regiment Killed in Action Korea 30/10/1950neville g rose, korea, 2/5th battalion 2nd a.i.f., 3rd rar, killed in action

Letter of Appreciation. Typed on cream paper. A4MACV Recondo School / 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) / 1st Special Forces / APO 96240 Addressed to - Cpl John A Jewell / 3rd SAS REG / AAFV / APFO 4 Signed by -Edward S Rybat / Major, Armor / Commandantjewell, john a, 5th special forces group (airborne), 1st special forces, 3rd sas regiment, aafv, rybat, macv

JAMES PATTERSON MCCALL No 6401 enlisted on 17.10.1916 in the 18th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF age 29 years 1 month. Embarked for England 25.4.1917. Promoted L/Cpl 19.9.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) on 19.5.1918 at Ville-Sur-Ancre near ALBERT, WIA 6.8.1918 Gas Burns. Returned to unit 4.10.1918, KIA 4.10.1918.Memorial Scroll WWI from the King to Cpl James Patterson McCall MM, 22 Bn AIF. Shards of broken glass removed.“Cpl James Patterson McCall MM 22 Bn AIF”documents - memorials, military history, scroll

This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan

Wounded7/5/1915 Gallipoli Died of Wounds at sea in transit to hospital The 1914 Star This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22nd November 1914 inclusive. The reverse is plain with the recipient's service number, rank, name and unit impressed on it. It should be remembered that recipients of this medal were responsible for assisting the French to hold back the German army while new recruits could be trained and equipped. Collectively, they fully deserve a great deal of honour for their part in the first sixteen weeks of the Great War. There were approximately 378,000 1914 Stars issued. The British War Medal, 1914-18 The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim. SN 1053 14Btn AIF

SN 530 7 Btn AIF

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Photograph of Private later Corporal Sperry Bodsworth born 27/8/1909. In 1940 aged 30 years he enlisted in the Army and assigned to the 2/21 Battalion. On 13/12/1941 the Battalion was deployed from Darwin to Ambon in the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia, to form part of "Gull Force". The Battle of Ambon occurred between 30 January to 3 February, 1942. In April 1942 Bodsworth was listed as missing and on 1/6/1942 was reported as a Prisoner of War. Bodsworth was awarded a Mention in Despatches.The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame containing black and white photograph of WW2 Soldier wearing slouch hatww2, gull force, ambon, sperry bodsworth, pow