Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM No 4472 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 8.7.15. Embarked for Eygpt 28.1.16. Transferred to 57th Batt 1.4.16. Promoted Sergeant 4.4.16. Embarked for France 17.6.16. Hospital on arrival at Marseille with Influenza 22.6.16. WIA remaining on duty 17.12.16. Promoted to CSM 7.2.17. Promoted to RSM 5.4.17. Awarded the "The Distinguished Conduct Medal" at Glencorse Wood over period 25-27 Sept 1917. (Refer 894) Hospital 24.4.18 with Cellilitis back. Discharged from the AIF 13.4.19. Refer 207P, 208.7,1826. Copy of Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re E.F Dawson No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Certificate details enlistment date, Name, Rank, Regt No, age, service home and abroad and discharge date.military-army-records, cerificates, discharge aif

Alonzo Sheldrake Box 1851- 1958 was the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who migrated from Sussex England 1850 and established a market garden in the area of Henry Dendy's 'Special Survey 1841 Brighton, in the Parish of Moorabbin County of Bourke. Alonzo was a pavier, who laid blue stone for drains, and enlisted in 1914 to serve in Gallipoli, and France . He returned to Bentleigh 1917 and married Mary Louisa Closter 1918 . Alonzo Box was a member of the pioneering Box family who emigrated from Sussex England 1850 and established market gardens in the the Parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke. Alonzo Box enlisted in the 1st AIF in 1914 and served in Gallipoli and France. Document, Certificate of Discharge No. 1054 Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force 1917, Alonzo Sheldrake Box Sergeant as Printed by Government Printer box george b 1808, box william, box elizabeth avis, box alonzo sheldrake, closter mary louisa, wedding dress box cottage museum, paviers, road building, world war 1 1914-1918, gallipoli, somme battles, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

Henry Holmberg Regt No 26673, AIF. Refer Cat No 54P for his service details.Discharge certificate card rectangular shape, double sided, Register No 413, V/B No 21842, contains name, Regt No, rank, unit, enlistment details, days in service, awards, age, physical appearance, all written details in black ink.“Henry Holmberg No 26673”certificates, discharge, aif

William Graham GOODMAN VX11397 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.3.1940 age 33 years 2 months. 8.4.1940 posted to 2/5th Batt. 14.4.1940 embarked for the Middle East. 22.5.1940 hospitalised with Otitis Media (ear infection). Rejoined unit 27.5 1940. 14.6.1940 hospitalised with a throat infection. Rejoined unit 16.6.1940. 27.7.1940 transferred to 6th Division ASC. From here he served in Ammunition and Composite Coy’s in 6th Div ASC and graded Group 2 Mechanic MT. 24.3.1941 embarked for Greece. 5.6.1941 reported as missing. 15.12.1941 officially reported as POW in Stalag V111B. 17.5.1944 as part of a POW exchange he embarked from Barcelona to Algiers then Alexandria arriving on 2.6.1944. He is admitted to No 5 NZ GH with Dyspepsia and discharged on 9.6.1944. 28.8.1944 embarked for Australia as a medical casualty. 29.9.1944 arrived Sydney. Hospital again with Dysentry and is medically down graded to D. 6.12.1944 marched out to GDD for discharge. 18.2.1945 discharged from the Army. A document in his records that he supplied details states his POW No 24198. He was captured on 1.6.1941 on Crete and they were on rear guard action at their post when the Island capitulated. It also details living conditions, clothing issue, food, sanitary, treatment, parcels etc. Ref Reg No's 3768, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. A4 certificate, yellowed, folded 8 times. Certificate of Discharge for VX11397 William Graham GOODMAN, Certificate No 151615. AIF Royal Park 8.12.1944.certificate, discharge, aif

Edward Harold Hildebrandt VX25591. Refer 546, 1026, 1028.2, 1029.2P.Certificate of Discharge No 291081 for VX25591 Pte.E.H Hildebrandt. Certificate details name, rank, unit, enlistment and discharge. certificates, discharge, 2nd aif

Certificate of Discharge No 1272 rank; Bombadier Moore Joseph - Served Three years 331 days; Service Abroad - Three years 155 days. Medals Military Medal/ Discharged Keswick Barracks Adelaide./ Part of Framed display of Certificates for Joseph MoorePhotocopy of original Discharge Cetificate on grounds of medical unfitnesstop right hand corner: R10325/ Issued with Silver badge No 45908, signature of Secretary of State for War, 5th May 1919. Discharged: Medical unfitness due to gunshot wound right thigh whilst on active service.of, discharge, australian, 1919, aif, moore, joseph, certificate, imperial, force, keswick, barracks, medical, ryhope

Certificate re Horace Samuel Long No 437A 4th Light Horse Regt AIF, refer Cat No 16P for his service details.Certificate of discharge, parchment paper, rectangular shape light Kahki colour double sided, No 126834, V/B44534, black print, hand written in black ink, details of name, rank, Regt No, unit, enlistment & discharge date, days of service, age and physical appearance.:No 437A Horace Samuel Long”certificates, discharge, light horse, aif

WW1 AIF discharge paper for Harold Redmond Macoboy 15126 driverDischarged 27 October 1919

Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch

John BROWNLESS No 6317, 4th FAB. Refer Cat No 21 for his service details.Certificate of discharge from the AIF re J BROWNLESS 6317, medically unfit. Parchment paper, yellowed giving details of service during WWI.documents, military, certificates

Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted on 17.7.1915 aged 20 years. No 2672 he embarked with the 6th Reinforcements 23rd Battalian AIF on 27.10.1915. He was discharged in Melbourne on 29.7.1919. Refer Cat No1040 medals. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection, refer Cat No 4136P for more items.The certificate is light parchment paper, light fawn in colour. It is a standard printed form on both sides and personnel details are filled in at the time of discharge from the AIF. Certificate No's V/ B No. 50322 No. 133122certificate, 2672, a c jones, 23rd btn aif

Kenneth James Halliday Simons No VX136478 enlisted in Port Morseby on 20.3.43 in the 2nd AIF. At discharge from the AIF on 1.8.44 he was a Gunner in 23rd Anti Aircraft Battery. Medal, no ribbon re K.J.H. Simons. 1. Pacific Star."VX136478 K.J.H Simons"medals, military, history

THOMAS ROBINS HILSON. Refer Cat No 1516P for Service History also 1517.Large, dark, wooden framed photo of soldier in peak cap and great coat.On front: “THOMAS ROBINS HILSON No. 2088, 3rd Reo's 38th Batt AIF. Enlisted 22.03.1916 aged 18, Discharged from AIF 8.8.1919. Donated by Mrs Reay Joyner” On back in black texta: Information.photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, hilson

Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Charles Moulsdale was discharged from the AIF after World war One and remained in Scotland with his Scottish wife. moulsdale, bacchus marsh, world war, world war one, mmm, aif

Soldier identified as "Selby Gordon Cleary" No. 429. Enlisted 10/12/1914, age 18 years and 10 months in 3rd Field Coy Engineers. Embarked 8/4/1915 and discharged from AIF 21/4/1920. Brown sepia photo on postcard with identification on back. Posed picture of one soldier standing, holding a whip and a second soldier (unidentified) sitting. A piece of card torn off at bottom.On back is written "Selby Cleary with whip 3rd Field Company Engrs".photograph, selby gordon cleary, selby collection

George Henry FULLERTON No 5072 enlisted in 10th Light Horse in Bendigo on 18.9.14 aged 20 years 10 months. Served at Gallipoli and Middle East Campaigns. Discharged from AIF 12.10.1919. Re-enlisted as V17275 on 29.12.1943. Refer also Cat 1892. .1) Certificate of Discharge, VB/No.67758 No 226054 re G.H. FULLERTON, light brown parchment paper with name - rank - no, enlistment, discharge dates, unit and physical description. .2) Certificate of Discharge No.17905, yellow parchment paper re G.H. Fullerton with name, rank, No, enlistment, discharge dates, unit and physical description.certificate, discharge, 10th lh, cmf

"John Ahem Torpie" QX39522 (Q119806) Enlisted 14/9/42 (2nd AIF) Discharged 6/11/46. Rank Captain. Black and white card formed by folding a sheet of paper two ways. The front depicts a pen and ink drawing of civilian trucks hauling wool bales in an Australian Rural scene. On the inside of the card there is an illustration of a soldier standing to attention and a 25 Pdr gun crew in action. The right side shows a heavy A.A. gun in action - mobile type of gun. Beside it are two artillery signallers, prone, working a radio set. The rear page has the actual letter greetings.Front Title - Transporting wool. Inner left - To Greet You Sincerely at Christmas and wish you Happiness in the New Year. Inner Right - Australian Military Forces. "I don't appear in the picture, not being a skite, I am hiding behind the gun. J.T.". Rear Page - 7th Inf. Brigade, Chermside Camp, Brisbane 23.12.41. Dear Ted & George. Wishing you both a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Have been in camp hospital for ten days as a result of encounter with muma (?) - shall hardly land the M.C. but then so very few get their deserts. Often think of C.V.M.S. & wonder how you all are doing. Remember me to the boys. John A Torpie. ww2, postcard, artillery, christmas, john a torpie

Colin Strachan VX5295 enlisted on 25.10.39 in Bendigo. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.9.44. His unit at discharge was 2/5th Battalion. Coloured certificate "All Honour to the Brave". Presented to Pte C Strachan in appreciation of services rendered in WWII, from the citizens of California Gully. Centre has details, flags at top, scroll at bottom with rising sun. Frame is black wood with gold edging.documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, california gully, strachan

Norman Edward Maher (born Bendigo, enlisted Bathurst) in the AIF 11.6.43. At discharge from the AIF on 19.9.46 he was posted to the 2/11th Infantry Batt.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re N.E Maher. 1. 1939-45 Star 2. The Pacific Star 3. War Medal 1939-45 .4 Australian Service Medal 1945 - 45"VX141214 N.E. Maher"medals, military, history

This image is of Sgt. Richard Oliver TAYLOR. 1st A.I.F. Born Castlemaine, in 1894. Previous service was as a Colour Sergeant in 'A' Coy, with the 66th (Mt Alexander) Infantry - Militia. Enlisted AIF 25 AUG 1915. WIA twice. RTA 3 APR 1919. Discharged from AIF 18 MAY 1919.Portrait black and white picture of an Australian soldier in a pose position at a studio. Picture stuck onto a grey edged piece of cardboard. Soldier has Sergeant's stripes and photo taken in Castlemaine.Photographer: “A Verey & Co. Castlemaine”photograph, collection of william (bill) thomason, refer to cat 4136p.

Lawrence Francis John HAYES No VX37555 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.1940. At discharge from the AIF on 23.10.1945 he was a Pte in 9th Australian Div Cav Regt.Wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, dark green boarder around coloured certificate. Appreciation Certificate, The Call to Arms, from Shire of Korong to Lawrence F J Hayes. Signed by Shire President & Shire Secretary. On rear: Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge St, Bgo.documents - certificate, frames, shires ww2

KIngsley William Allen No VX109839 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.42. At discharge from the AIF on 21.11.45 he held the rank of Craftsman in No 11 Aust Advanced Workshops.Medals, individual, not mounted, set of (4) re K.W.Allen. .1) 1939-45 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .4) War Medal 1939-45.All marked "VX109839 K.W.Allen"medals, military, history

Collection re Ivor B.H. Beves, refer Cat No 11013.4 for his service details. Demobilization Procedure book pocket size AAB87 No. 411721, brown cardboard covers, fastened with 2 staples, printing in black ink, hand written in black ink, 32 pages, some have a tear of section, covers aspects of Army service leading to discharge from the AIF. Written on front in ink is: “VX102665, Lt Beves Ivor Brook Hamilton, 349 Barnard Street, Bendigo, Vic” - at bottom is “V - 228” On the last page is “V.228” and red pencil unreadable.ww2 demob procedure book, ww2, lt. ivor beves

Edward Harold Hildebrandt (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) on 12.6.40. He held the rank of "Gunner" on discharge from the AIF 24.10.45. Refer 1026, 1027, 1028.2, 1029.2P. Medals, court mounted, set of )4) re E.H Hildebrandt. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 "VX25591 E.H Hildebrandt"medals, military,

Noel Carson No VX8214 (born Corona NSW, enlisted Caulfield) in 2nd AIF on 14.5.40. At discharge from the AIF he was a Sgt in 2/7th Aust General Hospital. Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) Re N. CARSON. 1. 1939 - 45 2. Africa star with clasp "8th Army" 3. Pacific Star 4. Defence Medal 5. War Medal 1939 - 45 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45"VX 8214 N. CARSON"medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service records. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Certificate of discharge from the AIF form No 176469 re H.E HEWSTON No 40, 3rd Pioneer Battalion. Parchment paper double sided with details on name, rank, regimental No, enlistment, personal details. .2) Document, blue paper, re The Prevention of Trench Feet and Frostbite, 8 points.military history - service records, documents - medical, certificates, trench feet

There are two Brothers “Ray and Wilson BROADBENT” The correct spelling for Rae not Ray. Rae enlisted No 31395 on 12.9.1916 in 8th F.A.B reinforcement No 7, embarked for England 23.12.1916, embark for France 19.6.1917, transfers to 5th F.A.B, WIA 1.8.1917 GSW to right hand, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1918 medically unfit. Wilson Lyle BROADBENT enlisted No 3034 in 10th reinforcements 5th Bn on 13.7.1915, embark for Egypt 29.9.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 GSW to face severe, discharged from the AIF 13.3.1918.Medal, brass, star shaped with a central circle, inside circle is a map of Australia with a soldier and rifle, a small ring at the top, on the rear engraving and raised writing.On the front,”From the Shire of Marong”, On the rear in raised form, “Presented to .... who enlisted for the Great War that commenced on 4.8.1914”, Engraved on rear, “Ray - Wil BROADBENT”. The “Wil” has 3 engraved lines through.marong shire, medals

The album belonged to Henry Edward JAMES No VX38489. (Born South Melbourne, enlisted Royal Park) on 31.7.1940. On discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in HQ Vic L of C Area. Photo album that belonged to H E JAMES. Salmon coloured buckram hardcover, hand painted & printed in white with decoration. Contains 201 black & white photos of Palestine, Gaza, Tel Aviv & surrounding area, including people & places of interest, camels, etc. Bound using a partly missing red leather strap fastened with buckle made possibly of shell.On cover top left: VX38489 H E James 2/3 MMGBn AIF MEF Middle centre: PALESTINE 1941-1942books - albums, photographs, military history, photography, souvenirs

Three Bendigo Brothers. William Francis Watts V59667 & VX138000. First enlisted in the 38th Bn on 17.7.1940, transferred to the 2nd AIF 2.4.1943 age 27 years, embarked from Darwin for New Britain with 16th Australian Infantry Bn on 24.12.1944, disembark Jacquinot Bay 30.12.1944, discharged from the AIF on 10.1.1946 in 16th Aust INF Bn. Ernest John Harold Watts VX62580 enlisted 27.8.1941 age 29 years, embark for the Middle East on 2.11.1941 with Aust Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 7.2.1942, discharged from the AIF 31.10.1945 with the rank of Cpl in Aust Army Postal Unit. Charles Edward Watts VX58447 enlisted on 7.7.1941 age 31 years, embark for the Middle East 3.9.1941 with Australian Army Postal Unit, embark for Aust 4.2.1942, hospital aboard ship, Cardiac Neurosis, discharged from the AIF on 6.7.1942. Both Ernest and Charles were Postal Workers pre enlistment..1) Photo black & white, copy of original, portrait of William Francis Watts VX138000. .2) Photo black & white, copy of original, 2 soldiers outside a hut re Ernest John Harold WATTS (Jack) VX62580 & Charles Edward WATTS VX58447.photography-photographs, military history