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Bendigo Military MuseumBook - GERMAN UNIFORMS, 19th CENTURY, "THE COLOURFUL ROCK"
... GERMAN UNIFORMS, 19th CENTURY......German Uniforms...This book was a supplement to another series and part of a collection of German uniforms. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. ...On cover is a picture of a blue German Uniform and title. Inside is a series of colour pictures of German soldiers sorted into the various issues of 1800-1810, 1811-1842 and 1843-1863. ..."THE COLOURFUL ROCK" Book GERMAN UNIFORMS, 19th CENTURY ...This book was a supplement to another series and part of a collection of German uniforms. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Red covered book with black binding. On cover is a picture of a blue German Uniform and title. Inside is a series of colour pictures of German soldiers sorted into the various issues of 1800-1810, 1811-1842 and 1843-1863. All writing is in German.collection of william (bill) thomason, book, german uniforms -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - GERMAN UNIFORMS, "UNIFORMS OF THE NAVY & PROTECTION SERVICES"
... GERMAN UNIFORMS...German...Uniforms...Book is part of a collection on historical German uniforms and shows pictures of Naval Ships from 1914-18. ..."UNIFORMS OF THE NAVY & PROTECTION SERVICES" Book GERMAN UNIFORMS ...The book appears to be sponsored by a cigarette company and Waldorf Astoria Hotel chain as marked on the front. book is part of a wider collection. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Book is part of a collection on historical German uniforms and shows pictures of Naval Ships from 1914-18. Ships in Black and white, Uniforms in colour. Also include detailed descriptions of the various unit and details and specifications of the respective ships. Book contains 24 thick pages and is bound in a dark clue cover with a red binding. The German Cross is on 4 corners. Big floral emblem in centre with book title.Written inside front cover "G27 RITCHIE 25/10/45" At top above title is "Cigarette factory" in German. At bottom of emblem is "WALDORF ASTORIA".collection of william (bill) thomason, book, german, uniforms -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museumaccessory - Belt - webbed, Belt
... German Army uniform circa WW11...German Army uniform belt. Kakhi webbing, metal buckle, leather adjustable strap...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray German Army uniform circa WW11 Worn by German soldier WW11 German uniform on buckle embossed circle with Nazi Eagle and swastika in centre and the word GOTTMITUNS around top of circle with leaf wreath around bottom. ...German Army uniform circa WW11Worn by German soldierGerman Army uniform belt. Kakhi webbing, metal buckle, leather adjustable strapon buckle embossed circle with Nazi Eagle and swastika in centre and the word GOTTMITUNS around top of circle with leaf wreath around bottom. Stamped inside belt o/o56110005ww11, german uniform -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumUniform - Men's Trousers, German Uniform
... German Army Uniform circa WW11...Mens Trousers / German Uniform. Khaki colour, legs have a wider area near top. ...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray German Army Uniform circa WW11 Worn by a German soldier Second World War Uniform Ahrend Mens Trousers / German Uniform. ...German Army Uniform circa WW11Worn by a German soldierMens Trousers / German Uniform. Khaki colour, legs have a wider area near top. Slit pockets on front, button close rear pocket, 6 button fly, inbuilt khaki web belt with metal 3 prong buckle, small silver ring sewn to lower right waistline.second world war, uniform, ahrend -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchUniform, 1913
... WWI German uniform belt buckle, rectangle shape made from alloy ...GOTT MIT UNS with crown WWI German uniform belt buckle, rectangle shape made from alloy Uniform ...Said to have been brought home by Private Sweatman 22nd Battalion AIF. WWI German uniform belt buckle, rectangle shape made from alloy GOTT MIT UNS with crown -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Gerhard Schneider and wife
... Black and white photograph of a woman standing in front of a man in a German Uniform. Both are looking to the right of the photograph....Gerhard Schneider POW WW2 Black and white photograph of a woman standing in front of a man in a German Uniform. Both are looking to the right of the photograph. ...Gerhard Schneider was a POW during WW2 . Photograph is of him and his wife in 1940.Black and white photograph of a woman standing in front of a man in a German Uniform. Both are looking to the right of the photograph.gerhard schneider, pow ww2 -
Woodend RSLHat, 1963
... Standard West German uniform item for the period...Woodend RSL 32 Anslow Street Woodend daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges Standard West German uniform item for the period forage german cap bamberger mutzen industrie Label inside cap - BAMBERGER MUTZEN-INDUSTRIE (red lettering). ...Standard West German uniform item for the periodOlive drab woollen forage or side cap with cotton liner. Olive diamond-shaped backing with yellow,red,black embroidered rosette cap badge. Manufacturer’s off-white label sewn to lining.Label inside cap - BAMBERGER MUTZEN-INDUSTRIE (red lettering). US12d/01/07897/001/3 VII/63 _15.12.63 55 8405-12-137-6563forage, german, cap, bamberger mutzen industrie -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomPhotograph, c. 1914-15
... The wall is heavily overgrown in part and there is rubble scattered about.Standing near an arch in the wall is a man in German uniform....The wall is heavily overgrown in part and there is rubble scattered about.Standing near an arch in the wall is a man in German uniform. Photograph ...A black & white photograph of an old stone wall, parts of which have been destroyed. The wall is heavily overgrown in part and there is rubble scattered about.Standing near an arch in the wall is a man in German uniform.On the back: " ? Kress Von Kressentine ?"photo, kressentine -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumUniform - Afrika Korps Replica Shirt
... uniforms...german...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray uniforms german afrika korps Replica shirt. Khaki green drill fabric, Epaulettes edged with lime green binding, Yellow/tan insignia on lapels, German Eagle & Swastika patch on right chest, Korps insignia patch on left arm. ...Replica shirt. Khaki green drill fabric, Epaulettes edged with lime green binding, Yellow/tan insignia on lapels, German Eagle & Swastika patch on right chest, Korps insignia patch on left arm. Pleat on back hemline, sleeves have button cuff closure. 4 front pockets with button down flaps, 5 blueish buttons on front, same buttons on pockets and epaulettes. 2 metal hooks at side waistline for belt. Inside pocket linings are yellow cotton fabric. Right sleeve has a tan band with silver stripes and AFRIKAKORPS in silveruniforms, german, afrika korps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museumheadwear - Beret, German Army Uniform
... German Army Uniform circa WW11...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray German Army Uniform circa WW11 Worn by German soldier Beret hat headgear uniform German Army Uniform Kahki beret (hat) , band features a badge , kahki diamond with black, white and red bullseye type circle. ...German Army Uniform circa WW11Worn by German soldierKahki beret (hat) , band features a badge , kahki diamond with black, white and red bullseye type circle. Body of beret ( front centre) has the Nazi blue eagle and swastika ensignia. Metal rivet air holes one on each side. Red cotton lining. beret, hat, headgear, uniform, german army uniform -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Forage Cap, German, Post-war, 1968
... Standard West German Army uniform item for that period....Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Standard West German Army uniform item for that period. Headgear Label - red ink stamp 'BAMBERGER MUTZEN INDUSTRIE' black ink stamp 'U5 I 2d/11/15644/0048/8, VII/1968, 56, 8405-12-138-8899' Label over-stamped with large 'A' Olive drab woolen forage or side cap with cotton liner. ...Standard West German Army uniform item for that period.Olive drab woolen forage or side cap with cotton liner. Olive diamond-shaped backing with yellow, red, black embroidered rosette cap badge. Manufacturer's off-white label sewn to lining. Label - red ink stamp 'BAMBERGER MUTZEN INDUSTRIE' black ink stamp 'U5 I 2d/11/15644/0048/8, VII/1968, 56, 8405-12-138-8899' Label over-stamped with large 'A'headgear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Bag, Leather bag of buttons and badges collected in World War I
... Buttons and badges collected by Charles Honybun from German Uniforms 1916 -1918 1 Plastic/Bakelits 15 with shanks 2 Shirt Buttons 4 Trouser Buttons 1 Cap Badge 1 1o Pfenninf coin 1 2 pfenning coin all in drawstring leather pouch. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Collection by Charles Honybun during WW1 uniforms army WW1 Charles Henry Honybun Buttons and badges collected by Charles Honybun from German Uniforms 1916 -1918 1 Plastic/Bakelits 15 with shanks 2 Shirt Buttons 4 Trouser Buttons 1 Cap Badge 1 1o Pfenninf coin 1 2 pfenning coin all in drawstring leather pouch. ...Collection by Charles Honybun during WW1Buttons and badges collected by Charles Honybun from German Uniforms 1916 -1918 1 Plastic/Bakelits 15 with shanks 2 Shirt Buttons 4 Trouser Buttons 1 Cap Badge 1 1o Pfenninf coin 1 2 pfenning coin all in drawstring leather pouch. A total of 25 items including the bag.uniforms, army, ww1, charles henry honybun -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumUniform - Epaulette
... 2 German officer uniform epaulets. Grey corded hospital material formed into oblongs and forming button holes. ...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Given to a very young Kurt Kazenwadel in Waranga Hospital Waranga Hospital Kurt Kazenwadel 2 German officer uniform epaulets. Grey corded hospital material formed into oblongs and forming button holes. ...Given to a very young Kurt Kazenwadel in Waranga Hospital2 German officer uniform epaulets. Grey corded hospital material formed into oblongs and forming button holes. Cream felt on the back.waranga hospital, kurt kazenwadel -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, German POW's
... Black and white photograph of 10 German internees in uniform sitting in front of a hut. 739 in front of them....Historic German Pow's Murchison Camp 13 no 6 labour detachment Hubsch Marmann Ruff Krebs Schoepf Winter Freiberger Dring Wendroth Trettel 739 Black and white photograph of 10 German internees in uniform sitting in front of a hut. 739 in front of them. ...Group of German POW's at Murchison camp 13 who were attached to the no 6 labour detachment. Back row: Hubsch, Marmann, Ruff, Krebs, Schoepf. Front row: Winter, Freiberger, Dring, Wendroth and Trettel.HistoricBlack and white photograph of 10 German internees in uniform sitting in front of a hut. 739 in front of them.german pow's, murchison camp 13, no 6 labour detachment, hubsch, marmann, ruff, krebs, schoepf, winter, freiberger, dring, wendroth, trettel, 739 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumUniform - German Tunic / Shirt, German Uniform
... German uniform tunic / shirt, kahki cotton / drill fabric, 5 x silver metal embossed shank buttons on front, 4 x front pockets with silver metal embossed shank buttons. ...Metal belt hooks attached at side seams German Uniform Uniform German Tunic / Shirt ...World War 11World War 11German uniform tunic / shirt, kahki cotton / drill fabric, 5 x silver metal embossed shank buttons on front, 4 x front pockets with silver metal embossed shank buttons. A patch with Nazi eagle and Swastika is on Front Right Chest. On each collar corner are grey bars with white and dark grey striipes. Black epaluts on each shoulder with silver embroidery around edges, held on with silver metal embossed shank buttons. Metal belt hooks attached at side seamsgerman army uniform, ahrend -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, German POW's
... Black and white photograph of 10 German internees, dressed in uniform. 5 standing, 5 seated. 733 in front. ...Front row: Schiefler, Leutzech, Schuber, Prange, Bortels. historic German internees German POW's Murchison camp 13 no 6 labour detachment Bogner Feud Brackmann Albers Koefer Schiefler Leutzech Schuber Prange Bortels 733 Black and white photograph of 10 German internees, dressed in uniform. 5 standing, 5 seated. 733 in front. ...Group of German internees from Murchison POW camp 13 who were attached to the No 6 labour detachment. Back row: Bogner, Feud, Brackmann, Albers, Koefer. Front row: Schiefler, Leutzech, Schuber, Prange, Bortels.historicBlack and white photograph of 10 German internees, dressed in uniform. 5 standing, 5 seated. 733 in front. Hut behind.german internees, german pow's, murchison camp 13, no 6 labour detachment, bogner, feud, brackmann, albers, koefer, schiefler, leutzech, schuber, prange, bortels, 733 -
Mont De LanceyAccessory - Military Uniform Buttons, 1939
... A set of 1st World War German Military Uniform badges (10 star pins) and buttons (5) with a shank on the back made of rolled gold and a piece of ribbon made of pure gold thread. 3 buttons are smaller than the other two and all have engraving and military insignia which is difficult to read on the front and the back of each. ...A set of 1st World War German Military Uniform badges (10 star pins) and buttons (5) with a shank on the back made of rolled gold and a piece of ribbon made of pure gold thread. 3 buttons are smaller than the other two and all have engraving and military insignia which is difficult to read on the front and the back of each. ...Written by hand in blue ink on a small piece of paper - Ribbon is pure gold thread. The buttons and stars are rolled gold. They were all brought from Germany by Auntie Hilda - made in her cousin's factory who supplied these for the German Army, (1st World War).A set of 1st World War German Military Uniform badges (10 star pins) and buttons (5) with a shank on the back made of rolled gold and a piece of ribbon made of pure gold thread. 3 buttons are smaller than the other two and all have engraving and military insignia which is difficult to read on the front and the back of each. One star is bigger than the other 9 and all have 5 points and lines on each point. They have a pin on the back. The 5 buttons have an insignia on the front with a key and other markings. German writing is around the edges and back.war, military badges, world war 1, military buttons, military decorations, gold -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchUniform - WWII German uniform, Unknown
... WWII German M36 Enlisted Infantryman's Uniform jacket, Green in colour with Officer's pips on the shoulders with medal ribbons and medals attached. ...Uniform WWII German uniform ...WWII German Army HistoryWWII German M36 Enlisted Infantryman's Uniform jacket, Green in colour with Officer's pips on the shoulders with medal ribbons and medals attached. Uniform also has the Nazi emblem above the right hand pocket and German Army cloth emblems on both collars. All buttons on the jacket are silver in colour. Nazi emblem on the jacket. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badges x 2, Red Cross - Nation& Honour
... German firing squad in 1915 for assisting Allied soldiers to escape from Belgium. She became an heroic figure of sacrifice in World War One and her image on these badges has been used to promote the sales of them to assist the welfare of Allied soldiers. These badges are significant souvenirs of World War One and were probably sold in Warrnambool and district. nurse Edith Cavell .1 OUR DAY NATION & HONOUR .1 Circular metal and enamel badge featuring, inside a black oval a drawing of the face and shoulders of a nurse in uniform. ...These badges feature an image of the British nurse Edith Cavell. She was shot by a German firing squad in 1915 for assisting Allied soldiers to escape from Belgium. She became an heroic figure of sacrifice in World War One and her image on these badges has been used to promote the sales of them to assist the welfare of Allied soldiers.These badges are significant souvenirs of World War One and were probably sold in Warrnambool and district..1 Circular metal and enamel badge featuring, inside a black oval a drawing of the face and shoulders of a nurse in uniform. The oval is in the centre of a red cross. In the spaces left by the cross is black text on a white background.. The outer rim is red .There is a pin clip on the reverse. .2 Identical to .1 but very faded .1 OUR DAY NATION & HONOURnurse, edith cavell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Clothing - German Belt Buckle, Early 20th century
... This item is of some interest as a World War One memento – in this case an accessory of a German military uniform of that era. Warrnambool German Military Uniform Accessories World War One Gott Mit Uns This is metal belt buckle with a portion of a brown leather belt attached. ...This is a German military buckle, believed to date from World War One. The crest comes from Prussian heraldry and the motto, Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) was used by sections of the German military forces in both World War One and World War Two.This item is of some interest as a World War One memento – in this case an accessory of a German military uniform of that era.This is metal belt buckle with a portion of a brown leather belt attached. The buckle has a circular decorative section featuring a crown, decorative leaves and lettering.Gott Mit Unswarrnambool, german military uniform accessories, world war one -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Uniform - RAAF Jacket and trousers, 1940s
... uniform is believed to have belonged to Flying Officer Russell Miller, the son of William and Muriel Miller of Warrnambool. Russell Miller attended Warrnambool High School and worked for the Warrnambool City Council before enlisting in World War 11. He was killed in flying operations over Germany...uniform is believed to have belonged to Flying Officer Russell Miller, the son of William and Muriel Miller of Warrnambool. Russell Miller attended Warrnambool High School and worked for the Warrnambool City Council before enlisting in World War 11. He was killed in flying operations over Germany ...This RAAF uniform is believed to have belonged to Flying Officer Russell Miller, the son of William and Muriel Miller of Warrnambool. Russell Miller attended Warrnambool High School and worked for the Warrnambool City Council before enlisting in World War 11. He was killed in flying operations over Germany in 1944. Died 28 Sept 1944. Remembered at Rheinburg War Cemetery, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. More info @ https://cwgc.org/find/find-war-dead This uniform is a poignant memento of one Warrnambool's brave heroes of World War 11.1 The jacket is made of navy blue wool with a rever collar, four front pockets, eight buttons with air force insignia and navy cloth lining. The two sleeves have metal insignia and black and cream braiding. Above the front left pocket is a stitched blue and white applique. The jacket has a cloth belt with a rusted metal buckle. .2 The trousers are made of navy blue wool with two pockets, a buttoned fly and there are six buttons evenly stitched around the waist band. There is also a metal clasp on the waist band. RAAFraaf, flying officer russell miller, raaf uniform 1940's -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern worn during WW2 period. Uniform German Police Peaked Cap WW2 Size "55 1/2" Brand "Braunschweig" and some other indecipherable writing. ...Police uniform peaked cap circa 1939-45. officer Pattern worn during WW2 period.Green police Hat. Top is green felt with bright green lines. Second level black felt around circumference of hat about 5 cm wide. Front peak Dark Green, plastic. Silver Rope Braid - two strands going from one ear around front to other ear. Nazi emblem on front with Swaztika and Eagle. On top small silver button with one dot in the middle. Inside lining is orange material with brown band around middle of rim.Size "55 1/2" Brand "Braunschweig" and some other indecipherable writing. uniform, german police, peaked cap, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Note refers to Waffenfabre which translates to Weapons Factory. German Uniform WW2 Waffenfabre Size " 56" Label "Landes. ...Peaked uniform cap worn by members of the Luftwaffe Flak Group Pattern is NCO pattern dated 1939. Note refers to Waffenfabre which translates to Weapons Factory.Predominately black peaked hat. Top portion black felt with red edging and emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika on front. Middle portion is black cotton material band, 5 cm wide with emblem of laurel wreath in silver and wings coming out each side. A blue, silver and red button in middle. Peak is black leather on outside and cream plastic on inside. Black buckled chin strap on bottom broken from stud on right side. Inside lined with orange material with brown leather lining on rim. Plastic clear diamnon label over label.Size " 56" Label "Landes. Lief. Gen d." "Randwerks" "Berlin No. 18 Lieferjahr 1939". (maybe) "Korschnet. H. Maizenwacher". german uniform, ww2, waffenfabre -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Peaked cap WW2 German Uniform No inscription on size inside. Dark blue peaked hat. ...German peaked hat worn by members of Luftwaffe Flight crews WW2 Circa 1939-45. Is in an NCO pattern and noted as yellow Waffenfabre.Dark blue peaked hat. Top part is dark blue felt with orange edging and emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika. Middle band black cotton material with emblem of silver laurel wreath surrounding a small silver button with blue inner circle and red dot and wings coming out from each side. Bottom has black leather peak with a black buckled leather strap. Inside lined with black satiny material. A clear plastic diamond and a black leather band.No inscription on size inside.peaked cap, ww2, german uniform -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Peaked German hat worn by Army NCO's during WW2. German Uniform Peaked hat Wehrmacht Size " 55" . ...Peaked German hat worn by Army NCO's during WW2.Green felt peaked cap. Emblem of silver eagle carrying a Swaztika on front. White edging. Middle portion dark green felt, 6 cm wide with silver laurel leaf emblem surrounding a silver button with a red centre. Hard plastic peak. Black on both sides. Inside lining orange in colour with soft brown leather lining around middle. Chin strap broken - is leather with metal buckles.Size " 55" .german uniform, peaked hat, wehrmacht -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Pattern appears to be for officers in WW2 circa 39-45. German Uniform Peaked Cap WW2 Waffen SS Green felt hat with silver edges. front of cap has silver eagle carrying a Swaztika. ...German peaked cap worn by members of the Waffen SS. Pattern appears to be for officers in WW2 circa 39-45.Green felt hat with silver edges. front of cap has silver eagle carrying a Swaztika. Middle portion is felt, 6 cm wide and emblem of a skull and bones in silver at front. Two strands of silver braided rope attaching to front half from plastic studs at ear points. Peak is hard black plastic and green on inside. Inside lining is black cotton material with brown leather around middle.german uniform, peaked cap, ww2, waffen ss -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields World War 2 German Police Hat (Schutzpolizei) of an NCO pattern for the Munich District. German Uniform Police Hat WW2 Hard round peaked cap. ...World War 2 German Police Hat (Schutzpolizei) of an NCO pattern for the Munich District.Hard round peaked cap. Top one centimetre black leather, next 9 cm green felt attached to firm backing and bottom peak again black leather. Metal studs on side with black leather buckled strap going around the back. Attached to back is a large golden emblem of an eagle with wings spread, sitting on a shield with a Swaztika on it and gold laurel leaves coming off to the side. Mounted on the top at back is a silver oval shaped object with red markings. Lining on inside of hat is dark brown leather.german uniform, police hat, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - BELT
... Part of a uniform worn by an East German Border Guard circa 1980. ...Refer Cat No. 4136P. East German Guards Uniform Belt Gray nylon webbing waist belt and painted Gray steel belt buckle with symbol of East German Border Guards. ...Part of a uniform worn by an East German Border Guard circa 1980. Part of the collection of William (Bill) THOMASON. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Gray nylon webbing waist belt and painted Gray steel belt buckle with symbol of East German Border Guards.east german guards, uniform, belt -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - CAP, PEAKED WW2, C.WW2
... Germany Star. Embarked for Australia 29.6.1945, discharged from RAAF 9.10.1945. Headwear Uniform WW2 RAAF VIVIAN DONALD BULLEN Sweatband - makers label imprint "Sam Brown Leather". ...Peaked cap worn by “Vivian Donald BULLEN". He first enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 11.3.1942 age 22 years 8 months No VX75447, during his time he rose to Acting Cpl, attached to No 4 Chemical Warfare Coy RAE and A.A.O.C in Bendigo, he was hospitalised with a Peptic Ulcer, discharged from the Army on 3.9.1943 to join the RAAF. Enlisted in the RAAF on 4.9.1943 No 431933 as a Aircraftsman, after initial training he was posted to “Air Gunnery School” on 4.2.1944, embarked for England 28.4.1944, went through 3 training units in Bomber Command, posted to 466 Sqd Driffield 19.1.1945. He rose through the ranks from Aircraftsman - LAC - Sgt - Flt Sgt - Fly Officer by 7.10.1945. He flew 13 sorties and was eligible for the France & Germany Star. Embarked for Australia 29.6.1945, discharged from RAAF 9.10.1945. Cap - peaked, navy blue cotton twill, black leather hat band with brass button keepers. RAAF badge in gold and red crown above eagle wings and laurel wreath. Inside cap, leather sweatband and cotton lining. Makers label imprint on sweatband.Sweatband - makers label imprint "Sam Brown Leather". headwear, uniform, ww2, raaf, vivian donald bullen -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRAMED WW1 PHOTOGRAPH, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
... German Guns)". Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting an informal full-length portrait of a soldier in uniform displaying three guns. ...The Grinton Collection. Jack Grinton on the verandah of his home at Tragowel, he is holding a captured German Luger plus a shot gun. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jacks service details. Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting an informal full-length portrait of a soldier in uniform displaying three guns. Background timber building. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "B. Jack Grinton (with German Guns)".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton
