Showing 104 items matching "germany - history - military"
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Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Michael Joseph, The fatal decisions, 1956
... ...Germany - History - Military...Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library via Monbulk RSL, 48 Main Rd Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Germany Germany - History - Military Analysis of six decisive battles fought by the German armed forces in World War Two as described by the generals involved. ...Analysis of six decisive battles fought by the German armed forces in World War Two as described by the generals involved.Index, ill, maps, p.261.non-fictionAnalysis of six decisive battles fought by the German armed forces in World War Two as described by the generals involved.world war 1939-1945 - campaigns - germany, germany - history - military -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE GERMAN, C. 1914-18
... germany...military history...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The badge souvenired by Herbert H Brownlee No 6312 AIF. Refer 444 for service history also 441.4, 443P, 483.2. numismatics-badges germany military history "Mitt-Gott. ...The badge souvenired by Herbert H Brownlee No 6312 AIF. Refer 444 for service history also 441.4, 443P, 483.2.Large pressed brass, shape is eagle with wings outstretched, crown on eagles head. Centre scroll through the middle. under scroll in large letters "FR""Mitt-Gott. Fur Koenig-und Vaterland"numismatics-badges, germany, military history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Badges, Early 20th century
... military units – Rifle Regiments, Despatch, etc. They appear to be shoulder and arm patches or badges. One appears to be of German origin and two come from Italy. This item is of great interest, firstly because it is a good example of the crude, but effective way, items were organized for display at the Warrnambool Historical Society in the 1960s and 70s. Secondly, the display contains an interesting variety of military insignia, many requiring further study. military insignia history ...Of the seventeen items on this board, most appear to be from British military units – Rifle Regiments, Despatch, etc. They appear to be shoulder and arm patches or badges. One appears to be of German origin and two come from Italy. This item is of great interest, firstly because it is a good example of the crude, but effective way, items were organized for display at the Warrnambool Historical Society in the 1960s and 70s. Secondly, the display contains an interesting variety of military insignia, many requiring further study.This is a piece of cardboard covered with black cloth which has been stitched to the board with black cotton. Attached to the cloth by metal clips are 17 metal and cloth badges and insignia from military units. The cloth material is red, white and green. ‘Gott Mit Uns’military insignia, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Binoculars, Carl Zeiss, 1940s
... military use. The Carl Zeiss factory in Jena, Germany was founded in 1846 and manufactured optical systems such as cameras, binoculars and riflescopes and industrial measurement devices and medical equipment. Binoculars are still commonly used today. These binoculars have no known local provenance and are retained for display purposes. Vintage Optical Goods History ...Binoculars have been in existence for over 100 years for recreational and military use. The Carl Zeiss factory in Jena, Germany was founded in 1846 and manufactured optical systems such as cameras, binoculars and riflescopes and industrial measurement devices and medical equipment. Binoculars are still commonly used today. These binoculars have no known local provenance and are retained for display purposes.These are a pair of black binoculars with a brown leather strap. It is contained within a brown leather case. The case has a brown leather strap and metal buckle and a metal and leather clasp. Carl Zeiss Jena Binoctar 1389040 7 X 50 vintage optical goods, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military MuseumWeapon - HEAVY FIELD HOWITZER, Krupp, Germany, 1904
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use. brsl smirsl bdrslinc howitzer field .1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Heavy Field Howitzer German 1902 (sFH02) painted green, on two timber/metal wheels, towed weapon . ...This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Heavy Field Howitzer German 1902 (sFH02) painted green, on two timber/metal wheels, towed weapon .brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, howitzer, field -
Bendigo Military MuseumWeapon - HEAVY FIELD HOWITZER, GERMAN, Rheinmetall Germany, 1918
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use. brsl smirsl bdrslinc german field howitzer .1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) German heavy Field Howitzer short barrelled, Model year 1913, painted green, on two timber/metal wheels towed. ...This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) German heavy Field Howitzer short barrelled, Model year 1913, painted green, on two timber/metal wheels towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, german, field howitzer -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MILITARY, WEAPONS, A. J. R. Cormack, "German Small Arms", 1979
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Publication Book Military History Weapons German Hardcover book with dust cover; Hardcover - cardboard with black colour buckram. gold colour print on spine. ...Hardcover book with dust cover; Hardcover - cardboard with black colour buckram. gold colour print on spine. Dust cover - paper, white and black print on front and spine. Illustrated - Front - in colour, sword and handgun superimposed on a map of Europe. Back - three black and white photographs of German Soldiers with weapons. 159 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated in colour, black and white photographs of weapons.publication, book, military history, weapons, german -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MILITARY TRAINING, E.G. Keogh et al, "MIDDLE EAST 1939-43", 1958
... military History Training Hardcover Book. Cover - cardboard with light khaki colour buckram. Black colour print on spine. 303 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Also coloured maps with "British dispositions and movements are shown in blue, German ...Hardcover Book. Cover - cardboard with light khaki colour buckram. Black colour print on spine. 303 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Also coloured maps with "British dispositions and movements are shown in blue, German and Italian red.publications, books, military history, training -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MILITARY HISTORY, WW1, Martin Middlebrook, "THE KAISER'S BATTLE", 1978
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields From Title page "The Kaiser's Battle/ 21 March 1918:/ The First Day of the German Spring Offensive". WW1, History ...From Title page "The Kaiser's Battle/ 21 March 1918:/ The First Day of the German Spring Offensive". WW1, History of the last days of WW1.Hardcover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, with grey colour buckram. Blue colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, yellow and white colour print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - black and white with added blue colours collection of photographs. Including three German Officer, two wounded soldiers and a trench scene. 431 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs, maps and diagrams. Handwritten inscription, front end paper.Handwritten details - grey lead pencil, "14.95/-P".publications, books, military history, ww1, german -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MILITARY HISTORY, WW2, Theodor PLIEVIER, "STALINGRAD", 1948
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields From Title Page "Stalingrad/ THE DEATH OF AN ARMY" "Translated from the German by/ H. LANGMEAD ROBINSON" Pyblication Book Military History ...From Title Page "Stalingrad/ THE DEATH OF AN ARMY" "Translated from the German by/ H. LANGMEAD ROBINSON"Hardcover book. Cover - cardboard. Maroon colour buckram. Gold colour print on front and spine. 411 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. End papers front and back illustrated - MAP - black colour ink print on off-white paper. Handwritten inscription - front and paper.Handwritten details - grey lead pencil. "$2.00"pyblication, book, military history, ww2, german -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, GERMAN NAVY WW1, Heinz Schaeffer, "U Boat 977", 1952 First Edition
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields 'U-Boat 977' Autobiography by Heinz SCHAEFFER, the last Commander of U-Boat 977. Books Military History WW2 German Navy Autobiography Front end papers - handwritten - grey lead pencil "18/9" and in blue ink "15c". ...'U-Boat 977' Autobiography by Heinz SCHAEFFER, the last Commander of U-Boat 977.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, red colour buckram with gold print on the spine. 207 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. Front end papers - illustrated blue print "The Structure of a U - Boat". Back end papers - illustrated blue print - map "The Last Voyage of U977" Front end papers - handwritten prices.Front end papers - handwritten - grey lead pencil "18/9" and in blue ink "15c".books, military history, ww2, german navy, autobiography -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - STORY BOARD - FRAMED - WW1, Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc. et al, C.2008/09
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refer Cat No. 1280 "Jack GRINTON No 1043", 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. Framed Accessories Camera on the Somme WW1 38th Bn Grinton "A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Trip of a Lifetime" Photographs; Top left: in colour "Postcard sent by Jack Grinton to his family, Cape Town, 5 July 1916" Top right: "Paris Opera, France 1919". Middle right: " La Madeline Church, Paris 1919" . Bottom right: " Jack Grinton with captured German ...Refer Cat No. 1280 "Jack GRINTON No 1043", 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Story Board - framed. Storyboard - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Illustrated - three black and white photographs, one colour photograph and copy of - handwritten letter on yellow paper. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Trip of a Lifetime" Photographs; Top left: in colour "Postcard sent by Jack Grinton to his family, Cape Town, 5 July 1916" Top right: "Paris Opera, France 1919". Middle right: " La Madeline Church, Paris 1919" . Bottom right: " Jack Grinton with captured German Artillery, Paris 1919". Handwritten letter: "From Jack".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewsletter - NEWS SHEET WW2, The Dinkum Oil, 7.6.1941
... military history - army Dinkum Typed bottom of P 2. “Ed and Prod by L/Sgt W H Williams (VX27459)” Foolscap single news sheet printed both sides dated 7.6.1941. It describes war events from home & abroad, events in England, France, Germany ...Foolscap single news sheet printed both sides dated 7.6.1941. It describes war events from home & abroad, events in England, France, Germany & America. Typed bottom of P 2. “Ed and Prod by L/Sgt W H Williams (VX27459)”documents - newspapers, military history - army, dinkum -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW1 NAVAL HISTORY, GUILLIATT Richard & HOHNEN Peter, " THE WOLF', 2009
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia and the Southern Oceans in the First World War. Book WW1 Naval Operations Nil Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Cover - colour illustrated - front - top German symbol, bottom, ship at sea. Back - sepia photograph - sailor and girl. 366 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. " THE WOLF' Book BOOK, WW1 NAVAL HISTORY ..."THE WOLF' How one German raider terrorised Australia and the Southern Oceans in the First World War.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back. Cover - colour illustrated - front - top German symbol, bottom, ship at sea. Back - sepia photograph - sailor and girl. 366 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.Nilbook, ww1, naval operations -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - TRENCH MAP, FRANCE WW1, FRAMED
... military history - army Top middle: France. RHS bottom rear: The Union Studio - Castlemaine sticker. Trench map of France - Edition 5A Bellicourt - Montbrahain - Bran Court. Tan, wooden frame, glass front with white cardboard backing. Hanging wire attached at back with centre strengthening brace. Map stuck on white background. German ...Belonged to JOHN WILLIAM GRINTON No 1043 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Refer Reg No 1280 for Service Details also 1317P, 1319P. Refer 1634P for the story on the map.Trench map of France - Edition 5A Bellicourt - Montbrahain - Bran Court. Tan, wooden frame, glass front with white cardboard backing. Hanging wire attached at back with centre strengthening brace. Map stuck on white background. German trenches in blue. Top middle: France. RHS bottom rear: The Union Studio - Castlemaine sticker.documents - maps, frame accessories, military history - army -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard, c.1914 - 1919
... Refer 2535P for his service details. photography-photographs documents - postcards military history - army Black & white portrait of 22 German Soldaten, 2 have peaked caps, the rest have feld mutz. ...Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white portrait of 22 German Soldaten, 2 have peaked caps, the rest have feld mutz. Most are wearing one or more service decorations. photography-photographs, documents - postcards, military history - army -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, AUTOGRAPH, c.WWI
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service history. books-autograph military history-souvenirs-army Handwritten in pencil inside front cover: “PTE W HOLMES” On inside of back cover sketch in biro: of the head of German soldier with cigarette Hock Lock written along with W HOLMES signature. ...Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service history. Rectangular brown pigskin bound autograph book. Autographs embossed & highlighted in gold on top LH corner of cover. Pages contain handwritten messages & signatures from mainly 22nd AIF Batt members in 1918. Handwritten in pencil inside front cover: “PTE W HOLMES” On inside of back cover sketch in biro: of the head of German soldier with cigarette Hock Lock written along with W HOLMES signature.books-autograph, military history-souvenirs-army -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - GLASS DOME, Post 1918
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Relates to John "Jack" Hindley, WIA and captured 11/4/17, died as POW in Germany 6/5/17. See also item no 1776.3P. The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long member off. ornaments-glass military history-souvenirs WWI souvenir glass dome containing artificial flowers. ...Relates to John "Jack" Hindley, WIA and captured 11/4/17, died as POW in Germany 6/5/17. See also item no 1776.3P. The item was from the Bendigo Fire Brigade of which Jack was a long member off.WWI souvenir glass dome containing artificial flowers.ornaments-glass, military history-souvenirs -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PURSE & VARIOUS CONTENTS
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Items collected by Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history. personal effects - money containers numismatics - coins - french / german costume accessories - male jewellery military history - trench art .1) Pouch, black leather containing 18 foreign coins. .2) & .3) Pair of metal cuff links. .4) Small key for winding a clock or machine. .5) Image of WWI digger fashioned from a 6d (sixpence) & brass set of bars. ...Items collected by Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Pouch, black leather containing 18 foreign coins. .2) & .3) Pair of metal cuff links. .4) Small key for winding a clock or machine. .5) Image of WWI digger fashioned from a 6d (sixpence) & brass set of bars.personal effects - money containers, numismatics - coins - french / german, costume accessories - male jewellery, military history - trench art -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - DECLARATION, GERMAN WW2, 30.10.1942
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields William GOODMAN, POW German Prison Camp Lazarette, Lamsdorf. Chief Doctor authorizes discharge home to Australia on 30.10.1942. Ref Reg No's 3568 for his service history ...William GOODMAN, POW German Prison Camp Lazarette, Lamsdorf. Chief Doctor authorizes discharge home to Australia on 30.10.1942. Ref Reg No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. German notification discharge due to ill health from POW Camp on 30.10.1942.document, declaration, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - TELEGRAM WW2, 8.5.1944
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields William GOODMAN VX11397, German POW being repatriated. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. ...William GOODMAN VX11397, German POW being repatriated. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. Telegram No 1568 from Goodman sisters to William GOODMAN VX11397.“Warmest welcome awaiting you - Love Nancy and Violet” “Thrilled over news - Love Moya” document, telegram, pow -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - EXTRACT OF DEATH, 1978
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF & POW Germany. Died 8.9.1978, Dandenong. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history ...William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF & POW Germany. Died 8.9.1978, Dandenong. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573.Extract of Death Entry No 20918/78, blue paper.document, extract, death -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, LODGE, Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, Post WW2
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Belonged to Pte William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF, ex POW Germany. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573. ...Belonged to Pte William GOODMAN VX11397 ex AIF, ex POW Germany. Ref Cat No's 3568 for his service history, 3569, 3570, 3571, 3572, 3573.Small green book of lodge initiation, stapled. Property of William GOODMAN VX11397.“Grand Lodge of Victoria, GLE”book, lodge, initiation -
Bendigo Military MuseumArticle - NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, 1945
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history. u boat surrender raaf men returning (.1) Cutting with photo of RC Allardice re the surrender of a German U Boat. (.2) Cutting re the RAAF and the surrender of a German U Boat. (.3) Cutting re the RAAF still busy in Europe and U Boat surrender. (.4) Cutting re Australia bound and men of the RAAF. ...Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history.(.1) Cutting with photo of RC Allardice re the surrender of a German U Boat. (.2) Cutting re the RAAF and the surrender of a German U Boat. (.3) Cutting re the RAAF still busy in Europe and U Boat surrender. (.4) Cutting re Australia bound and men of the RAAF.u boat surrender, raaf men returning -
Bendigo Military MuseumFilm - PHOTOGRAPHS, 10.5 1945
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF and the U Boat surrender. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history. u boats world war 2 raaf “PD/02/10/May” “7149 PD 10 May 45/N461/FS U.B surrendering 414 ON 0820W 300’ “ (.1 & .2) Black and white photos showing a German U Boat surrendering to the RAAF on 10.5.1945 just after the Armistice signed. ...Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF and the U Boat surrender. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history.(.1 & .2) Black and white photos showing a German U Boat surrendering to the RAAF on 10.5.1945 just after the Armistice signed.“PD/02/10/May” “7149 PD 10 May 45/N461/FS U.B surrendering 414 ON 0820W 300’ “u boats, world war 2, raaf -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, c.1914 - 1918
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Black & white photos of WWI battle scenes in Europe. postcards - photographs military history Passchendaele Barracks Trust No 57 Wounded. Tommy to Photographer: I'm not a German! ...Black & white photos of WWI battle scenes in Europe. Seven Daily Mail battle pictures, black & white. Official war photos, Series VIII. No 57 Wounded. Tommy to Photographer: I'm not a German! No 58 Black Watch Pipers Playing to the Captors of Longueval. No 59 The Burial of two British Soldiers on the Battlefield. No 60 A Fag After a Fight. No 62 British Machine Gunners Wearing Gas Helmets. No 63 Tommy at Home in German Dugouts. No 64 A Big Mine Exploding.postcards - photographs, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomSpurs Pair
... 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Horse soldiers have worn spurs for centuries Light Horse soldiers wore spurs of military issue. These spurs are not military issue but are very close in the pattern to the type used in the Australian Army spurs riding Spurs Pair made of German Silver with rowels in place. ...Horse soldiers have worn spurs for centuriesLight Horse soldiers wore spurs of military issue. These spurs are not military issue but are very close in the pattern to the type used in the Australian ArmySpurs Pair made of German Silver with rowels in place. Leather securing straps and leather 'butterfly'spurs riding -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields John Stanistreet No 408598 (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 27.4.41. He was WIA over Duisberg Germany 7.9.42. He was returned to Australia and on discharge from the RAAF 9.5.45 his rank was F/O in a Medical Rehabilitation Unit. medals military history .1) "408598 J Stanistreet" Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J Stanistreet. .1) 1. 1939-45 Star with clasp "Bomber Command" 2. ...John Stanistreet No 408598 (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 27.4.41. He was WIA over Duisberg Germany 7.9.42. He was returned to Australia and on discharge from the RAAF 9.5.45 his rank was F/O in a Medical Rehabilitation Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J Stanistreet. .1) 1. 1939-45 Star with clasp "Bomber Command" 2. Aircrew Europe Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .2) Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (5) same as .1)..1) "408598 J Stanistreet"medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, 1) 1941; .2 - .39) 1940-45
... He is listed as KIA at Gona New Guinea on 28.11.1942 while serving in the 2/14th Batt with the rank of Cpl and is buried in the Bomana War Cemetery Port Moresby. photography-photographs military history - army documents - postcards .1) Post card in the form of a 'One Palestine Pound' with inset photo of an Australian Soldier VRG THOMAS. Colour in sepia tones. .2) Photograph copy enlarged from .3) showing German graves. ....1) 19.1.41 To Gladys with best wishes from Viv. Later someone has written VX15538 VRG THOMAS D Coy 2/14 Battalion Vivian Raymond George Thomas enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 17.5.1940 age 28 years. He is listed as KIA at Gona New Guinea on 28.11.1942 while serving in the 2/14th Batt with the rank of Cpl and is buried in the Bomana War Cemetery Port Moresby..1) Post card in the form of a 'One Palestine Pound' with inset photo of an Australian Soldier VRG THOMAS. Colour in sepia tones. .2) Photograph copy enlarged from .3) showing German graves. Sepia colour. .3) - .39) Series of original photographs in black & white, sepia re war in North Africa, pyramids, towns, cities. Several are in the islands.photography-photographs, military history - army, documents - postcards -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - SERVICE RECORD WW2, c.1940-42
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Herbert John FRASER enlisted 29.5.1940 in Bendigo, aged 26 years 2 months. No 401601 RAAF, KIA 19.11.1942 in the ill fated Freshman Mission to sabotage German development of an atomic bomb at the Vermock Heavy Water Plant in Norway. documents - service records military history - air force One page service conduct sheet re an RAAF Officer. ...Herbert John FRASER enlisted 29.5.1940 in Bendigo, aged 26 years 2 months. No 401601 RAAF, KIA 19.11.1942 in the ill fated Freshman Mission to sabotage German development of an atomic bomb at the Vermock Heavy Water Plant in Norway.One page service conduct sheet re an RAAF Officer.documents - service records, military history - air force
