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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical CollectionAward - Trophy, EPNS S&S, 58-32 Battalion HQ COY Command Trophy
... 58-32 Battalion HQ COY Command Trophy ...Hill Sig Pl 1954 SGT D.W Gray Tpt Pl 1955 L.TRBLANGDON Tpt Pl Silver trophy shaped as a standard trophy with two handles and the main area has been engraved with a flower like pattern 58-32 Battalion HQ COY Command Trophy Award Trophy EPNS S&S ...Essendon shooting cupHistoricalSilver trophy shaped as a standard trophy with two handles and the main area has been engraved with a flower like pattern58 - 32. BN. H.Q. COY COMD. Trophy 1953 LT F.W. Hill Sig Pl 1954 SGT D.W Gray Tpt Pl 1955 L.TRBLANGDON Tpt Pl5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, command trophy -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, 38th BATTALION, C.Fitch and Son, C.1940
... ...HQ Coy...On the front sign, “HQ Coy 38 BN 1940 Mt Martha”...Photo possibly relates to Cat No 4743.4 38th Bn Mt Martha HQ Coy On the front sign, “HQ Coy 38 BN 1940 Mt Martha” Photo B & W rectangular shape backing is grey with ornate black bead, photo shows a group of 51 Soldiers outside a hut, on rear has details re ordering a photo and printers details Photograph PHOTOGRAPH, 38th BATTALION C.Fitch and Son ...Mt Martha was a training ground used also pre War. Photo possibly relates to Cat No 4743.4Photo B & W rectangular shape backing is grey with ornate black bead, photo shows a group of 51 Soldiers outside a hut, on rear has details re ordering a photo and printers detailsOn the front sign, “HQ Coy 38 BN 1940 Mt Martha”38th bn, mt martha, hq coy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - R & R Leave - Pte Alexander
... ...HQ Coy...A laminated document to Pte Alexander from HQ Coy 1 ATF Nui Dat advising him that R & R leave had been granted on the 4 Oct 70. there are six paragraphs of instructions...R&R Leave Nui Dat HQ Coy 1 ATF Pte John William Alexander 3796068 Australian National Serviceman Australian Army Catering Corps Headquarters 1st Australian Task Force A laminated document to Pte Alexander from HQ Coy 1 ATF Nui Dat advising him that R & R leave had been granted on the 4 Oct 70. there are six paragraphs of instructions Memorabilia R & R Leave - Pte Alexander ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. A laminated document to Pte Alexander from HQ Coy 1 ATF Nui Dat advising him that R & R leave had been granted on the 4 Oct 70. there are six paragraphs of instructionsr&r leave, nui dat, hq coy, 1 atf, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - RECRUITMENT POSTER WW2
... LAND HQ CARTOGRAPHIC COY....Poster RECRUITMENT POSTER WW2 LAND HQ CARTOGRAPHIC COY. ...See also Cat. No. 4530.4Paper recruitment poster. There is a photo of a female in uniform and helmet holding a pair of binoculars, looking skywards.wwii, awas, recruitment -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - SILK MAPS, LAND HQ CARTOGRAPHIC COY, 1939-1945
... LAND HQ CARTOGRAPHIC COY....Map SILK MAPS LAND HQ CARTOGRAPHIC COY. ...The soldier who had these was; "Gilbert Kerr MacKenzie", N247489 (born Sydney, enlisted Marrackville) on 6 Nov 1941, Age 18 years, 9 mths. Transferred to 2nd AIF 12 Nov 1942 as number NX132907. Promoted in the field to Lieut, 4 Feb 1945. Posted to “Z” Special Unit. Discharged 14 Aug 1946. Last Rank Lieut in WW2. Later Colonel when retired. Last Unit - “Z” Special Unit.1. & 2. White silk maps, printing in black ink. Topographer information, roads and rivers shown. It aso shows place names and border lines, i.e. British North Borneo, China Sea, Dutch Borneo. It covers 109.5 to 116 degrees East and 0.5 to 116 degrees North Lat. On the maps are printed Divisional areas - 1st to 5th Division. The maps are not hemmed. Words are in English.ww2, silk maps, pacific war, z special unit, gilbert kerr mackenzie -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, ISRAEL
... ODLUM VX 45898 from HQ COY 2/23 Batt. Posted to Palestine December 1941. ...Both photos. on the back “From VX 45898, ODLUM C. G., HQ COY, 2/23 BATT, AIF, Abroad, 20/12/41 .2) Written on the front “ AUSTRALIAN CLUB JERUSALEM “ ...ODLUM VX 45898 from HQ COY 2/23 Batt. Posted to Palestine December 1941. ...Photographs from Colin G. ODLUM VX 45898 from HQ COY 2/23 Batt. Posted to Palestine December 1941. Refer Cat no 127.56 for service details Box 7 Two original black and white photographs with white borders of Australian Soldiers Club Jerusalem and Haifa Port demo a height. Both photos. on the back “From VX 45898, ODLUM C. G., HQ COY, 2/23 BATT, AIF, Abroad, 20/12/41 .2) Written on the front “ AUSTRALIAN CLUB JERUSALEM “ palestine, ww2, soldiers club, haifa -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, 38th BN, 1941
... Metal frame with stand containing black and white photograph of a group of soldiers from HQ Coy 38 Bn taken n Seymour in July 1941....Metal frame with stand containing black and white photograph of a group of soldiers from HQ Coy 38 Bn taken n Seymour in July 1941. Photograph PHOTOGRAPH, 38th BN ...Metal frame with stand containing black and white photograph of a group of soldiers from HQ Coy 38 Bn taken n Seymour in July 1941."David HUGHES" "B/35 Mis Hughes” (Back of Frame).38th bn, seymour, photographs -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet, CAPT W STANLEY LEWIS et al, Military Map Reading for the New Army, 1941
... Marked inside the cover is VX88615. CPL Hughes L.R. HQ Coy 38 Aust. Inf. Btn....Map Reading Judging distance Military Map Reading for the New Army Marked inside the cover is VX88615. CPL Hughes L.R. HQ Coy 38 Aust. Inf. Btn. Cardboard Covered booklet. ...Military Map Reading for the New ArmyCardboard Covered booklet. This has 64 pages with illustrations. It is bound with 2 staples.Military Map Reading for the New Armymap reading, judging distance -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - BAG, CALICO, I939 - 1946
... On the rear “VX34878 Sig Lake A.G 61099 HQ Coy”....On the rear “VX34878 Sig Lake A.G 61099 HQ Coy”. White calico bag with draw string, on the front and rear in pen the owners details. ...Item belonged to Arthur Gordon James Lake VX34877, enlisted 11.7.19140 age 21 years, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 11.2.1946 serving in the 2/14th Batt.White calico bag with draw string, on the front and rear in pen the owners details.On the front, “VX34878 A.G. Lake 61099”. On the rear “VX34878 Sig Lake A.G 61099 HQ Coy”.bags, accessories, calico -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Memorabilia - Australian Force Vietnam Air Mail Envelope
... On the back of the envelope are the details of the sender, 3796086, alexander, HQ Coy ...On the back of the envelope are the details of the sender, 3796086, alexander, HQ Coy Memorabilia Australian Force Vietnam Air Mail Envelope ...This item is part of a collection donated by Pte John William Alexander (3796068) who was called up for National Service. Pte Alexander was with the Australian Army Catering Corps and was in Vietnam at Headquarters, 1st Australian Task Force from March 1970 to March 1971. An Australian Force Vietnam Air Mail envelope address to Mr and Mrs Alexander and family in Ascot Vale, Melbourne. On the back of the envelope are the details of the sender, 3796086, alexander, HQ Coy air mail, envelope, pte john william alexander, 3796068, australian national serviceman, australian army catering corps, headquarters, 1st australian task force -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - DIARY, 1940
... Private Odlum C.G VX45898 HQ Coy 2/23 Batt AIF Abroad, Age 24, A2, M...Also refer 128.2, 135.2, 137.3P documents diaries copies military history Private Odlum C.G VX45898 HQ Coy 2/23 Batt AIF Abroad, Age 24, A2, M Photocopy of an extensive 56 page diary written by Colin ODLUM. ...Colin George ODLUM No VX45898 (born Bendigo, enlisted Caulfield) In the 2nd AIF on 1.7.1940 age 22 years. Colin was then posted to the 2/23rd Bn on 16.10.1940 at Bonegilla, embarked on 16.11.40 for the Middle East and disembarked on 17.12.1940. He was then graded group 2 Signaller. He went through the siege of Tobruk. Colin was KIA on 12.7.1942 at El Alamein. He is listed as buried 13.7.1942 grave No 11 map ref El Alamein 1/50000 87703021. He was required later at El Alamein cemetery grave 10, plot 8 row H 4.12.1942. As per the diary in case of his death he allotted any personnel affects to Miss Bettie Bird, refer 136.2P. The original diary was held by William (Billy) Bird, Betties brother, refer 1601. Billy and Colin rode bikes together. Also refer 128.2, 135.2, 137.3PPhotocopy of an extensive 56 page diary written by Colin ODLUM.Private Odlum C.G VX45898 HQ Coy 2/23 Batt AIF Abroad, Age 24, A2, Mdocuments, diaries, copies, military history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCard, Christmas Greetings, C1940
... On cover - Christmas Greetings Inside cover - Sender VX25903 Dvr R Adams HQ Coy 2/24 Bn AIF Abroad...WW2 2/24 Battalion Middle East Rat of Tobruk Robert Ross Adams Christmas card On cover - Christmas Greetings Inside cover - Sender VX25903 Dvr R Adams HQ Coy 2/24 Bn AIF Abroad Cream coloured cardboard card with red white and grey symbol top left corner above two words in black print Christmas Greetings Card Card ...24 Battalion Christmas Greetings card sent to his sister Marion, by VX25903 Robert Ross ADAMS Born 14/10/1919 at Three Bridges/Powelltown Enlisted 19/6/1940. Trained at Wangaratta with the 2/24 Battalion. 16/11/40 embarked overseas and served in the Middle East and New Guinea. Inside page has a Christmas greeting, and poem entitled “Thoughts” together with black and white image of a soldier with rifle. Card also contained a small separate page with verse entitled Comradeship Hymn.Item sent by R Adams to his married sister Marion and family during WW2. Donor Norma Woods, is the daughter of Marion and niece of Adams.Cream coloured cardboard card with red white and grey symbol top left corner above two words in black printOn cover - Christmas Greetings Inside cover - Sender VX25903 Dvr R Adams HQ Coy 2/24 Bn AIF Abroadww2, 2/24 battalion, middle east, rat of tobruk, robert ross adams, christmas card -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-BranchEquipment - Jacket, 22/3/2009
... Additionally the label records the name and unit of a previous owner: Derek Welton, 1PL, HQ Coy....Additionally the label records the name and unit of a previous owner: Derek Welton, 1PL, HQ Coy. Water resistant jacket, Size M, camouflage colouring. ...The waterproof jack was an essential component of clothing during the monsoon weather so to protect the soldiers comfort and health.The jacket provided protection and comfort during the daily downpours during the monsoon season.Water resistant jacket, Size M, camouflage colouring.Carry back shows the makers label. Additionally the label records the name and unit of a previous owner: Derek Welton, 1PL, HQ Coy.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD, 13 May 1940
... Postcard from soldier at sea presumably in transit to the Middle East. Signed VX15554 HQ Coy 2/6th Battn, 2 A.I.F. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Refer Cat No. 4136P....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Postcard from soldier at sea presumably in transit to the Middle East. Signed VX15554 HQ Coy 2/6th Battn, 2 A.I.F. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Refer Cat No. 4136P. ...Postcard from soldier at sea presumably in transit to the Middle East. Signed VX15554 HQ Coy 2/6th Battn, 2 A.I.F. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Refer Cat No. 4136P.Black and white photo of a boy riding an elephant, clearing the jungle. Has No VX15554 and unit at top then a detailed letter addressed to "Norm", outlining his life on the transport ship. Detailed letter on back. "Dated 13 May 1940". A signature faintly scribbled in pencil on top corner.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1954
... “John Peters, B Coy, Martin Winterburn HQ Coy, Self D Coy, Don Nurcombe C Coy and Stevo SP Coy, A Ech Korea 1954” Ech, (Echelon)...“John Peters, B Coy, Martin Winterburn HQ Coy, Self D Coy, Don Nurcombe C Coy and Stevo SP Coy, A Ech Korea 1954” Ech, (Echelon) (.1) Photo, B & W showing 4 soldiers in a Jeep. (.2) Photo, B & W showing a soldier standing beside a sign . (.3) Photo, B &W showing 2 soldiers at a kitchen mess ...All photos relate to Francis William (Dinky) Dean BEM, VX 93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history. Frank Dean is in all 4 photos.(.1) Photo, B & W showing 4 soldiers in a Jeep. (.2) Photo, B & W showing a soldier standing beside a sign . (.3) Photo, B &W showing 2 soldiers at a kitchen mess. (.4) Photo, B & W showing 5 soldiers sitting under a small tree.(.4) On rear in black pen. “John Peters, B Coy, Martin Winterburn HQ Coy, Self D Coy, Don Nurcombe C Coy and Stevo SP Coy, A Ech Korea 1954” Ech, (Echelon)photography, military, korea -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - KIT BAG ARMY VIETNAM, Aust Army, c1962 - 1972
... Served Vietnam, 1 A.R.U. 2.4.1970 - 20.5.1970, 8 R.A.R. 21.5 1970 - 12.11.1970 with 6 PL B Coy then HQ B Coy....Served Vietnam, 1 A.R.U. 2.4.1970 - 20.5.1970, 8 R.A.R. 21.5 1970 - 12.11.1970 with 6 PL B Coy then HQ B Coy. Vietnam War 1962-1972 Army Kit Military Issue kit bag. ...Refers to the service of William David Patterson (born Euroa Vic) No. 3795952. National Serviceman. Served Vietnam, 1 A.R.U. 2.4.1970 - 20.5.1970, 8 R.A.R. 21.5 1970 - 12.11.1970 with 6 PL B Coy then HQ B Coy.Military Issue kit bag. Two carry handles made from cotton webbing. Long metal zip. Printed on one side are two large brown rectangles. 1. Top rectangle painted in orange paint is 3795952. Pte W. D. Patterson. 2. The bottom triangle is painted brown as well. On that is painted numbers 1473 in red paint. Under that are 3 trapezoid shapes - green, red, yellow. Under these is a red Kangaroo with apparent letters A.M.F.vietnam war, 1962-1972, army kit -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Uniform - Framed Uniform, US Army Jacket, Explosives ordinance demolition Vung Tau 1969-1970, 1969-1970
... Lyle F (Johno) Johnson, HQ Coy. Tpt, 1ALSG (Nasho) 68-70)...Lyle F (Johno) Johnson, HQ Coy. Tpt, 1ALSG (Nasho) 68-70) Green US jacket with two cloth badges on arms and name 'Hupper BK US Navy' in a box frame display Explosives ordinance demolition Vung Tau 1969-1970 Uniform Framed Uniform, US Army Jacket ...Pte Lyle Francis (Johno) Johnson, was a National Serviceman who was with the Royal Australian Army Service Corps and served in Vietnam with Headquarters, 1st Australian Logistic Support Group from September 1969 to August 1970.Green US jacket with two cloth badges on arms and name 'Hupper BK US Navy' in a box frame displayStory of Acquisition on Frame which reads: I traded a beer mug I had decorated with a green enamel kangaroo and a 20 dong coin for this shirt from the owner at EOD'S Boozer Sig Hill, Vung Tau - one night in 1970. Lyle F (Johno) Johnson, HQ Coy. Tpt, 1ALSG (Nasho) 68-70)us army, american army jacket, uniform, pte lyle francis johnson (johno), 3795023, royal australian army service corps, 1st australian logistic support group, australian national serviceman -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - Royal Australian Survey Corps - Senior Officers - Commanding Officers (CO) / Officers Commanding (OC) Biographical Information, LHQ Cartographic Company, AHQ Cartographic Company and AHQ Survey Regiment, 1942 - 1970
... OC Army HQ Carto Coy. .6 1951 - 1962 Lt Col. Lindsay Lockwood. ...OC Land HQ Carto Coy. .4 1948 - 1951 Maj. Pat Kennedy. ...A brief Biographical reference to the following Senior Officers 1936 - 1981 .1 1936 - 1942 Lt Col T A Vance. Director Aust Svy Corps. .2 1942 - 1960 Col. L. Fitzgerald. OBE. Director Aust Svy Corps. .3 1942 - 1945 Maj. Bill Sarll. OC Land HQ Carto Coy. .3 1945 - 1948 Maj. Alf Townshend. OC Land HQ Carto Coy. .4 1948 - 1951 Maj. Pat Kennedy. OC Army HQ Carto Coy. .6 1951 - 1962 Lt Col. Lindsay Lockwood. OC Army HQ Carto Coy. .7 1962 - 1962 Lt Col. Tim Tyler. CO Army HQ Svy Regt. .8 1962 - 1965 Lt Col. FD (Frank) Buckland. CO Army HQ Svy Regt. .10 1965 - 1969 Lt Col J K Nolan. CO Army HQ Svy Regt. .11 1969 - 1970 Lt Col Bill Sprenger. CO Army HQ Svy Regt. .12 1971 - 1972 Lt Col Bill Howarth. CO Army HQ Svy Regt. .13 1980 - 1981 Lt Col FE Thorogood SBStJ. CO Army Svy Regt. Thirteen A4 un - numbered photocopied pages loose (not staples together.)royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook - Technical, War Office, by Command of the Army Council, 1942 reprinted
... "B" Coy HQ 16 BNVDC 13 Oct 1942 C. J. MILLER SGT...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Former possession of local ex serviceman, sergeant. "B" Coy HQ 16 BNVDC 13 Oct 1942 C. J. MILLER SGT Soft covered card, fawn coloured book, red printing on cover, English coat of arms, lion and unicorn, black and white illustrations. 3 holes at spine with 2 staples in between. ...Former possession of local ex serviceman, sergeant. Soft covered card, fawn coloured book, red printing on cover, English coat of arms, lion and unicorn, black and white illustrations. 3 holes at spine with 2 staples in between."B" Coy HQ 16 BNVDC 13 Oct 1942 C. J. MILLER SGT -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - 5 COY RAASC plaque
... Royal Australian Army Service Corps 5 Coy RAASC (Div tpt)/ E11R/ Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense/ To Dave Liggett 3793526 from the boys HQ 5 Coy/ Par Oneri/ Vietnam...Headquartered in Vung Tau from March 2, 1967, to March 12, 1972, the company supported Australian forces with troop transport, heavy haulage, and supply distribution Dave Liggett 3793526 5 COY RAASC (Div TPT) Royal Australian Army Service Corps Par Oneri Vietnam Liggett shield plaque emblem Royal Australian Army Service Corps 5 Coy RAASC (Div tpt)/ E11R/ Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense/ To Dave Liggett 3793526 from the boys HQ 5 Coy/ Par Oneri/ Vietnam Wood with metal insert, blue background with Royal Australian Army Service Corps badge, 5 COY RAASC (Div tpt) / Logo of tortoise with a 5 on its shell / map of Vietnam Plaque 5 COY RAASC plaque ...This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It was donated by National Serviceman Corporal D Liggett, who served in 5 Company, Royal Australian Army Service Corps 1969-70. 5 Company was a vital logistics and transport unit deployed to South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Headquartered in Vung Tau from March 2, 1967, to March 12, 1972, the company supported Australian forces with troop transport, heavy haulage, and supply distributionWood with metal insert, blue background with Royal Australian Army Service Corps badge, 5 COY RAASC (Div tpt) / Logo of tortoise with a 5 on its shell / map of VietnamRoyal Australian Army Service Corps 5 Coy RAASC (Div tpt)/ E11R/ Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense/ To Dave Liggett 3793526 from the boys HQ 5 Coy/ Par Oneri/ Vietnamdave liggett 3793526, 5 coy raasc (div tpt), royal australian army service corps, par oneri, vietnam, liggett, shield, plaque, emblem -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - 38th BN TRAINING SYLLABUS 1922, Australian Military forces, C. 1922
... The contents cover the Coy’s of the Battalion being; A Coy, HQ, Band, MG Pl, B Coy Golden Square, C Coy Eaglehawk, D Coy, Echuca, Deniliquin, Rochester, Kerang and Swanhill for the parade times half year ending 3.6.1922....The contents cover the Coy’s of the Battalion being; A Coy, HQ, Band, MG Pl, B Coy Golden Square, C Coy Eaglehawk, D Coy, Echuca, Deniliquin, Rochester, Kerang and Swanhill for the parade times half year ending 3.6.1922. 38th INF Battn training syllabus parades On front, “Lieut Colonel I.Blezard Commanding”. ...The 38th Battalion was classed as “Bendigo’s own”. The contents cover the Coy’s of the Battalion being; A Coy, HQ, Band, MG Pl, B Coy Golden Square, C Coy Eaglehawk, D Coy, Echuca, Deniliquin, Rochester, Kerang and Swanhill for the parade times half year ending 3.6.1922.Pamphlet, folds out to 3, pink colour, all pages are in black print, front has name of Battalion, Training date ending plus Officer Commanding details, adjutants details, inside has details of “Company” training times and dates, rear page has some.On front, “Lieut Colonel I.Blezard Commanding”. “C. Guilfoyle Capt Adjutant 38th INF Battn”38th inf battn, training syllabus, parades -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - CURRENCY MPC, Pre 10.10.69
... Commonly called “MPC” Items souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius (born Tasmania) No 3176333, served Vietnam 19.11.68 to 10.10.69 with HQ 5 Coy RAASC and 25 Supply PL RAASC with the rank of Cpl. ...Commonly called “MPC” Items souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius (born Tasmania) No 3176333, served Vietnam 19.11.68 to 10.10.69 with HQ 5 Coy RAASC and 25 Supply PL RAASC with the rank of Cpl. ...Military payment certificates (currency) used to pay U.S troops in Vietnam, also allied troops, for use in military installations, not for use in the general public. This was to prevent the use of U.S Dollars getting into the black market and use by the enemy. Every so often a change would happen and all money handed in and new notes would be issued. Commonly called “MPC” Items souvenired by Anthony Robert Cornelius (born Tasmania) No 3176333, served Vietnam 19.11.68 to 10.10.69 with HQ 5 Coy RAASC and 25 Supply PL RAASC with the rank of Cpl. He then served in Malaya from 1970 - 72. He served some 12 years in the Regular Army..1) US Military Currency, 2x $1, 2x 50c .2) US Military Currency, 2x 25c, 2x $10, 2x 5c.numismatics-notes, military history, mpc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Operation Caroline
... A black and white photograph of a tired and dirty Pte Jack Higgins about to enjoy a peeled orange while his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell A Coy HQ 7 RAR watches his company file back into lines upon return to the 1 ATF base at Nui Dat on completion of Operation Caroline a search and destroy mission. (1967-1968)...Photograph Pte Jack Higgins Maj Jake O'Donnell A Coy 7 RAR 1 ATF Nui Dat Nui Nghe Mountains Operation Caroline Gibbons Collection Catalogue Search and Destroy Mission Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of a tired and dirty Pte Jack Higgins about to enjoy a peeled orange while his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell A Coy HQ 7 RAR watches his company file back into lines upon return to the 1 ATF base at Nui Dat on completion of Operation Caroline a search and destroy mission. (1967-1968) Operation Caroline Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a tired and dirty Pte Jack Higgins about to enjoy a peeled orange while his boss Maj Jake O'Donnell A Coy HQ 7 RAR watches his company file back into lines upon return to the 1 ATF base at Nui Dat on completion of Operation Caroline a search and destroy mission. (1967-1968)photograph, pte jack higgins, maj jake o'donnell, a coy, 7 rar, 1 atf, nui dat, nui nghe mountains, operation caroline, gibbons collection catalogue, search and destroy mission, denis gibbons -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1946 - 1948
... F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. ...F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. ...All the photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.(.1) Sepia tone photo with 2 soldiers standing. The taller on the right is F.W.(Dinky) Dean as a young soldier. (.2) Sepia tone photo with 5 soldiers in a street. F Dean is 2nd man from the right. (.3) Sepia tone photo with a shield showing a scroll at the top and bottom relating to “HQ Coy 65 Aust INF BN”. (.4) B & W photo showing a soldier standing besides a military vehicle, F Dean. (.5) B & W photo with a “U” shaped building in gardens being the “Lavarack Club” . (.6) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on a concrete wall, F Dean with camera. (.7) B & W photo showing 3 soldiers, 2 at rear, 1 in front being F Dean. (.8) B & W photo with 2 soldiers sitting on boxes, soldier on the right is F Dean. (.9) B & W photo with 2 soldiers standing and one seated against a sign “WO’s and Sgt’s Mess”. (.10) B & W photo showing 4 soldiers sitting around a table having a drink, 2nd from the right is F Dean. (.11) B & W photo with 2 soldiers in shorts standing in front of a Jeep. (.12) Sepia tone photo showing a large group of soldiers in Battle Dress 4 rows deep, building and a hill in the background. (.11) On rear in pen, “Dad Kelly and remember Harry Woodward, taken 1945 at Morotai”photography, military, bcof -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Victory Medal
... George Alfred served in the Army (V147029) enlisting on, 19/02/1942 in Bendigo, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ AMF CARTOGRAPHIC COY AUS SVY CORP as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/06/1948. ...George Alfred served in the Army (V147029) enlisting on, 19/02/1942 in Bendigo, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ AMF CARTOGRAPHIC COY AUS SVY CORP as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/06/1948. ...This object relates to George Alfred STEVENSON. He was born on 24/06/1906 in Bendigo, VIC. George Alfred served in the Army (V147029) enlisting on, 19/02/1942 in Bendigo, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ AMF CARTOGRAPHIC COY AUS SVY CORP as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/06/1948. George Alfred STEVENSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bernice STEVENSON. George Stevenson was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - THE BREN GUN
... Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF....Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF. ...Manuals supplied for training and for maintenance in relation to use and upkeep of the Bren Gun. Robert Duncan Vincent enlisted initially as V11896 in the CMF on 17.3.1941, attached to AHQ Cartographic Coy as a Draughtsman 18.3.1941, Cpl 2.6.1941, Sgt 24.10.1941, transfer to the AIF as VX116906 on 3.12.1942, detached to Survey LHQ Bendigo, transfer to HQ BCOF 2.2.1946, emplane for Morotai 5.2.1946, embark for Kure Japan 7.3.1946, return to Australia 5.11.1946, discharged from the AIF 11.11.1946, rank Sgt in HQ BCOF.Small yellow/brown manual for the operation of the Bren Gun. Writing on cover and inside all in black and some illustrations. Centre page folding out to three standard pages with image of full gun and mount with individual parts identified. 12 pages inside.Written on front "VX116906 R.D. Vincent SGT" Titled "The Bren Gun Simplified" - price One Shilling.bren gun, training -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, 1950
... COY, Vic. Scottish Regiment. c.1950. Post WW2 Scots Regiment Gary Alan Ray Passchendaele Barracks Trust Inside on label is written = “A.Coy 3/73261, L/CPL RAY. A. V.S.R” 1. Standing issue, khaki, woollen battle dress jacket. On the arms are badges - Victorian Scottish Regiment in red and white, 3 Div HQ ...This belonged to CPL "Gary Alan RAY" N/R 3/73261, A/COY, Vic. Scottish Regiment. c.1950.1. Standing issue, khaki, woollen battle dress jacket. On the arms are badges - Victorian Scottish Regiment in red and white, 3 Div HQ Badge, red and gold and Corporal stripes. 2. Lanyard - special weaving, colour green and gold.Inside on label is written = “A.Coy 3/73261, L/CPL RAY. A. V.S.R”post ww2, scots regiment, gary alan ray, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - CIGARETTE CASE, Post 1920
... Corp H.A.Donovan appears to be Herbert Allen Donovan No 448 A Coy 38th Bn, enlisted 31.3.1916 age 21 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 23.11.1916 with Mumps, rejoin unit 26.1.1917, WIA remaining on duty 7/9.6 1917, WIA 19.6.1917 SW left leg, rejoin unit 27.10.1917, made Cpl, WIA 3rd occasion 29.9.1918 GSW Face, while in England transfers to HQ’s London 28.12.1918, RTA 15.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.5.1920.....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Corp H.A.Donovan appears to be Herbert Allen Donovan No 448 A Coy 38th Bn, enlisted 31.3.1916 age 21 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 23.11.1916 with Mumps, rejoin unit 26.1.1917, WIA remaining on duty 7/9.6 1917, WIA 19.6.1917 SW left leg, rejoin unit 27.10.1917, made Cpl, WIA 3rd occasion 29.9.1918 GSW Face, while in England transfers to HQ’s London 28.12.1918, RTA 15.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.5.1920.. ...Corp H.A.Donovan appears to be Herbert Allen Donovan No 448 A Coy 38th Bn, enlisted 31.3.1916 age 21 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 23.11.1916 with Mumps, rejoin unit 26.1.1917, WIA remaining on duty 7/9.6 1917, WIA 19.6.1917 SW left leg, rejoin unit 27.10.1917, made Cpl, WIA 3rd occasion 29.9.1918 GSW Face, while in England transfers to HQ’s London 28.12.1918, RTA 15.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.5.1920..Cigarette case metal near square shape with folding lid, front has been inscribed to make a total of 7 lines in all, rear has very ornate inscribed letters making difficult to work out, inside is a very gold colour with several manufacturers marks on.On front, “Presented to Corp H.A.Donovan from F.K.Shultze for his services in the Great War 1914 - 18, A token of affection from England”. On inside imprinted very small/hard to read, “2079 4”. Inside small shield shape “WN Ltd” then 3 small symbols appearing to be an “anchor, lion, t”containers, cigarettes, 38th bn, a coy -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP of TOBRUK HARBOUR, 48 Survey Coy S.A.E.C, C.1942
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Item in the Doug Dean 2nd AIF collection, refer cat No 4575P Tobruk maps WW2 At bottom RH corner, “HQ, RAF, ME, A1, 16 JULY 1942” Map, laminated, “MAP T/1 SECRET TOBRUK”, shows Tobruk area and harbour, shows creeks, gullies, there are 20 marked installations in red, a rectangular section has been hand drawn on marked “E” & “F”,. Map MAP of TOBRUK HARBOUR 48 Survey Coy ...Item in the Doug Dean 2nd AIF collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, laminated, “MAP T/1 SECRET TOBRUK”, shows Tobruk area and harbour, shows creeks, gullies, there are 20 marked installations in red, a rectangular section has been hand drawn on marked “E” & “F”,.At bottom RH corner, “HQ, RAF, ME, A1, 16 JULY 1942”tobruk, maps, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - XMAS CARD & ENVELOPE, Nov 1941
... HQ 1 Aust Corps Signals. Miss McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for her main details. Cards Xmas Holy land .1) "Miss Addie McClure, 40 York St Prahran Victoria" .2) "VX6434 Cpl J. Nott 1st AUS (L of C) Provost Coy ...John Guskett NOTT VX6434 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 21.10.39. On discharge from the AIF 4.3.47 he was a Sergeant in HQ 1 Aust Corps Signals. Miss McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for her main details..1) Envelope for Xmas card, yellow, red, blue. Front has cutout section to show card inside. Front has "Greetings from the Holy Land." Rear has recipient's address, stamped 12-11-1941. .2) Card for envelope, front has "Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, from John." Rear has 4 depictions of scenes in the Holy Land.1) "Miss Addie McClure, 40 York St Prahran Victoria" .2) "VX6434 Cpl J. Nott 1st AUS (L of C) Provost Coy AIF"cards, xmas, holy land
