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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... Infantry Soldiers... fully equiped infantry soldiers plus the four RAAF crew, heading... Helicopter RAAF 9 Squadron Phuoc Tuy Province Infantry Soldiers ...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 Huey 'slick' Helicopters from 9 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, loaded with seven fully equiped infantry soldiers plus the four RAAF crew, heading for a landing zone in Phuoc Tuy Province at the start of another Australian search and destroy mission.photograph, huey helicopter, raaf, 9 squadron, phuoc tuy province, infantry soldiers, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Model of WW 2 Infantry Soldier
... Model of WW 2 Infantry Soldier...WW 2 Infantry Soldier model in full military outfit. ...Small plaque inscribed BARD 19 km. WW 2 Infantry Soldier ...WW 2 Infantry Soldier model in full military outfit. Small plaque inscribed BARD 19 km. -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Vietnam Veteran, c2002
... infantry soldier in Vietnam and patrol ready.... view of a typical infantry soldier in Vietnam and patrol ready ...Photo - "The Vietnam Veteran - Buggered but Never Beaten"- Geoff Maple, 4RAR, 1971Depiction of the infantry soldiers' struggle in Vietnam.Monochrome picture of a side profile view of a typical infantry soldier in Vietnam and patrol ready."The Vietnam Veteran - Buggered but Never Beaten"- Geoff Maple, 4RAR, 1971vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, 4rar -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Photo of a soldier, Photo of the Soldier resting on Exercise
... Photo of an infantry soldier resting on exercise...Photo of an infantry soldier resting on exercise ...Photo of an infantry soldier resting on exercise. The soldier is in marching order and also carrying a radio -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of infantry soldier, Private... melbourne Photograph Black and white photograph of infantry soldier ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of infantry soldier, Private Dale, during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal" Private Dale takes a rest. " -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Quick Nap
... Infantry Soldiers... Dark Green Long Green Infantry Soldiers A black and white ...A black and white photograph of a digger takes a quick nap as a halt is called while patrolling in the close country of the 'Dark Green' or sometimes called the 'Long Green' of the heavy, thick tropical rainforest. The relief of getting a heavy wet pack of the back was a blessing to the infantryman.photograph, digger, gibbons collection catalogue, dark green, long green, infantry soldiers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, O'Farrell, Terry, Behind Enemy Lines: An Australian SAS Soldier in Vietnam (Copy 1)
... Infantry Soldiers... SAS Soldier Infantry Soldiers Behind Enemy Lines is an honest ...Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier.Behind Enemy Lines is an honest, personal account of one man's career as an SAS soldier.australia. army. special air service - biography, soldiers - australia - biography, australia. army. special air service regiment, sas soldier, infantry soldiers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of two infantry soldiers... melbourne Photograph Black and white photograph of two infantry ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of two infantry soldiers doubling forward during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal" Infantry on the move " -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, The Infantry War
... on colour photo of infantry soldiers on operations with APC.... Text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers ...Summary of Infantry Operations 1965-1972. Text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers on operations with APCPhoto donated by John Smith ex 1 Armd Regt SVN 1969-1970infantry -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Sculpture - Best soldier, C Company Best Soldier Award
... a statute of a modern Australian Infantry soldier holding...a statute of a modern Australian Infantry soldier holding ...a statute of a modern Australian Infantry soldier holding a F-88 with NVG, it recorded the best soldier of C Company 5/6 RVR of each year -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 1 RAR 1st tour 1965-1966
... 5 photos and text superimposed on colour photo of infantry... and text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers ...5 photos and text superimposed on colour photo of infantry soldiers in jungle. Describes history of first tour with detailed citation of US meritorious unit commendation.on operations courtesy Bil Noble1 rar -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Second to None. 2RAR as the ANZAC Batttalion in Vietnam, 70 -71, 1996
... of an infantry soldier on front. Title in red on a green background. 230... of an infantry soldier on front. Title in red on a green background. 230 ...Book documents the role of 2RAR in Vietnam 1970 - 71. The author J. M. Church was C.O. of 2RAR.Illustrated soft card cover. Sepia photograph of an infantry soldier on front. Title in red on a green background. 230 pages with black and white illustrations and cut edges.Inside on first page: "P. Chapman".books-military-history, vietnam -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of infantry soldier lying... melbourne Photograph Black and white photograph of infantry soldier ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of infantry soldier lying on ramp of M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier during Exercise "Fiery Cauldron " , Puckapunyal. Tube of 81mm mortar on floor of carrier. " L/Cpl Jef Marsh resting, March 1988 " -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Private Growden
... A black and white photograph of an NZ infantry soldier Pte... infantry soldier Pte Growden a member of 4 RAR/NZ sets up ...A black and white photograph of an NZ infantry soldier Pte Growden a member of 4 RAR/NZ sets up a claymore mine ambush (note there is no text at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, pte growden, 4rar nz, claymore mine, gibbons collection catalogue -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of four infantry soldiers... melbourne Photograph Black and white photograph of four infantry ...In the period 5-20 March 1988, ‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles participated in an exercise conducted at Puckapunyal by 4th Infantry Brigade (Reserve) codenamed ‘Fiery Cauldron’. Other units participating included 5th/6th Battalion and 8th/7th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment, 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and 1st Armoured Regiment. The training focussed on armoured/infantry cooperation, in particular the use of armoured personnel carriers. Black and white photograph of four infantry soldiers resting prior to mounting Armoured personnel Carriers in background during Exercise " Fiery Cauldron " Puckapunyal 5 - 20 March 1988. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Private Growden
... A black and white photograph of nn NZ infantry soldier Pte... infantry soldier Pte Growden a member of 4 RAR/NZ sets up ...A black and white photograph of nn NZ infantry soldier Pte Growden a member of 4 RAR/NZ sets up a claymore mine ambush (note there is now text at the bottom of the photograph)photograph, 4 rar nz, pte growden, claymore mine, gibbons collection catalogue -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 1916 William Henry Thomas in WW1 Uniform, 1916
... , pioneers, market gardeners, australian infantry force, soldiers... settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, australian infantry force ...1916 William Henry Thomas of Keys Road , South Brighton (now Moorabbin ) in WW 1 1914 -1918 1st AIF uniform. William was born in 1894 , Christened at the Wesleyan Church. (Methodist), Wickham Road, South Brighton and attended Moorabbin State School. . Private Thomas was a market gardener in Moorabbin prior to his enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force on 19 July 1915. Both his parents wrote separate letters giving their consent for their son to serve overseas due to " the pressing request of my son William Henry, also the urgent need of recruits do give my consent that he shall go to the front." September 29th 1915 he left Australia with the 5th Reinforcements of the 24th Battalion for Egypt. March 1916 he was hospitalised with Mumps and shortly after left Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force for France where he transferred to the 6th Australian Machine Gun Company.. Whilst on leave in England he received medical attention before returning to France and 13 November 1918 he spent a week in the care of the 7rh Field Ambulance suffering with influenza . Private Thomas returned to Australia on the hospital transport Castalia 13 April 1919 and his enlistment was terminated 26 September 1919Private William Henry Thomas and his family are examples of the patriotism exhibited by the market gardeners, and indeed throughout Australia, during the World War 1 1914-1918. Photograph is black and white. William Henry Thomas is standing straight and tall in the centre of the photograph, looking directly at the photographer while holding a weapon in his right hand. He is in his military uniform (WW1) .Front of Mount : Ainor Studio Auburn Back of Mount : William Henry Thomas / 1st World War 1916 / Keys Rd., Moorabbin / Born 1894 / Christened at Wesleyan ( Methodist ) Church / Wickham Rd., / South Brighton / now Uniting Church unsigned undatedwilliam henry thomas, 1916, 1894, first ww, world war one, uniform, wickham road, south brighton, moorabbin, world war 1 1914- 1918, thomas street,early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, australian infantry force, soldiers, key's cup, victorian war memorials, cheltenham, mckinnon,, keys road moorabbin, ss castalia, british expeditionary force ww1 1914- 1918, 24th battalion 1st aif, 6th australian machine gun company 1st aif, influenza epidemic 1919, alexandria egypt, methodist church, -
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Photograph
... , Hennecourt, Somme , France. Infantry soldiers negotiating a palisade..., Hennecourt, Somme , France. Infantry soldiers negotiating a palisade ...June 1917. HM The King at the 5th Division Sports Day, Hennecourt, Somme , France. Infantry soldiers negotiating a palisade in full marching order. Digital copy of photograph from a personal album of Lieutenant General JJT Hobbs.hennecourt, somme, 5th division, world war 1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Ap Sui Nge Refugee Village
... A black and white photograph of Pte Mike Coyle an infantry... Coyle an infantry soldier with the 1st Australian Civil Affairs ...A black and white photograph of Pte Mike Coyle an infantry soldier with the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit (1ACA) supervises Ap Sui Nge villagers in the construction of their homes. The village was designed and implimented by 1ACA to house refugees from North Vietnamphotograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, 1st atf base, ap sui nge village, pte mike coyle, gibbons collection catalogue, refugee village -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 18th 16th Infantry Reinforcements
... WW1 Infantry soldiers. Eight rows plus one row sitting... Reinforcements WW1 Infantry soldiers. Eight rows plus one row sitting ...WW1 Infantry soldiers. Eight rows plus one row sitting down. Stand in the background. Drums in the foreground, 1914-1918Probably Rathgeber or Giles. White pen on front of photo 18th 16th Reinforcementsww1, military, uniform -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Sculpture - Infantryman, c2002
... Depiction of Australian Infantry soldier, Vietnam - typical... Infantry soldier, Vietnam - typical of the soldier of the day ...Depiction of Australian Infantry soldier, Vietnam - typical of the soldier of the day. Statuette presented to the DViet in 2002 by Padre Noel Boyce in appreciation of his DViet connection.This item is significant in respect that, distinct from a 2D picture, it is a 3D depiction of how the vast number of Australian infantry soldiers appeared in the field, in Vietnam - infantry was the major component of the Australian Defence Force in Vietnam.Statuette, Moulded. Infantryman, in action pose; brown in colour. On a step-up wood base.Presented by the first DViet Padre, Noel Boyce, November 2002infantry, vietnam, soldier, figurine, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Australian Army 2007, Defence Public Relations, 22 Jan 2007
... of an infantry soldier in battle camouflage DCPU and pack with a machine... a photo of an infantry soldier in battle camouflage DCPU and pack ...An A5 Booklet containing information on the Australian Army as at 2007 produced by Defence Public Relations. The first section describes "Defence Policy" and the organisations of the Army. This is followed by descriptions of the various Corps with the Australian Army including the Royal Australian Survey Corps. 6403.2 shows Cpl Grant Mcguinness (RASVY) with a theodolite and tripod.An A5 sized booklet of 20 pages plus light cardboard covers. Gloss paper with coloured printed images and supporting text, stapled in the centre. 6403.1 is the front cover has a photo of an infantry soldier in battle camouflage DCPU and pack with a machine gun. 6403.2 is an extract of page 17 describing RASVY showing Cpl Grant Mcguinness (RASVY) with a theodolite and tripod.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Equipment - Webbing, 22/2/2009
... The back pack and webbing was the infantry soldiers 'house... in isolation The back pack and webbing was the infantry soldiers 'house ...The back pack and webbing was the infantry soldiers 'house on feet'; whilst on patrol, he carried all that was required for days/weeks at a time with some re-supplies during the course of time sometimes; it was common practice to slide into the backpack whilst prone on the ground and then slowly turn and rise to standing as the most convenient of loading up.Despite the effort required to patrol long distances with a heavy load, many soldiers had a close affinity with the backpack and webbing as it provided him with comefort and necessities during an Operation.Standard issue of infantry back pack and webbing kit for carrying of day-to-day needs whist on patrol or other duties. Contents included, but not limited to (and In no particular order): food, clothing, cooking utensils, water, spare ammunition, arms, maintenance tools, hootchie/mosquito net, personal items, machete; six pieces in total.Pic 01: Backpack Front Pic 02: Backpack Rear Pic 03: Belt with full compliments: ammunition pouch x 2, water bottle x 2, bumpack x 1 Pic 04: Bumpack in isolationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Hamel Wood
... at Puckapunyal to teach infantry and armoured soldiers techniques... infantry and armoured soldiers techniques for cooperative action ...Training exercise codename "Hamel Wood" was conducted at Puckapunyal to teach infantry and armoured soldiers techniques for cooperative action.Infantry on board an M113 APC of VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse during Exercise " Hamel Wood ", Puckapunyal 24 August - 8 Sept. 1991.military -, vmr, apc, puckapunyal, exercise -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph, 2/24 Battalion, c1940
... Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion...Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion ...Group photograph of the 2/24 Infantry Battalion Headquarters Company soldiers who served during WW2The Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in June 1940 and known as Wangaratta's Own.Black plastic frame containing reproduced black and white photograph of soldiers formed in five rows. Soldiers are numbered with most names listed top left and below.2/24th Inf Bn Headquarters Company2/24 battalion, ww2, wangaratta's own -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, In Good Company, 1987
... , accurate account of infantry soldiering in the Vietnam era. Very..., accurate account of infantry soldiering in the Vietnam era. Very ...Vietnam War veteran An enthralling account of an Australian infantryman and his companions in the Vietnam War. On Friday 8th March 1968, 20-year-old Gary McKay lost the lottery. He was conscripted. From a comfortable and carefree life of surfing and rugby football, he was drafted into the deadly serious preparation for war in the jungles of South Vietnam. In Good Company is his story told in his own words. It begins with induction and selection for the officer academy for national servicemen at Scheyville, a six-month 'pressure cooker' course which produced second lieutenants ready to lead troops into action against the Viet Cong. It ends three and a half years later with a burst of NVA machine-gun fire during a battle among enemy-held bunkers in the hills of Nui Le. Here is a grass-roots account of the blood, sweat and tears shared by a rifle platoon in jungle warfare, a straightforward story of the fears and the camaraderie which soldiers experience in combat. Gary McKay fashioned this account from his experience in action, leading his platoon. The detail is provided from the 80 letters he wrote to his wife while he served. He wrote his story for the reader who wants to know what the soldier on the ground went through - in the fetid jungle, in battle. Anyone who wants to understand what service in South Vietnam meant to those who were there should read this book. 'Reading In Good Company leaves a vivid and disconcerting impression of how the Vietnam War smelt, felt and sounded. One of the most honest and affecting war memoirs which Australians have so far published.' - Mark Thomas, Canberra Times 'An enthralling, accurate account of infantry soldiering in the Vietnam era. Very readable; a must for those who have never experienced combat and a vivid reminder for all veterans.' - Major General M. P. Blake, AM, MC, former CO 5th Battalion RARGary John McKay MC (born 1947) is a writer and former Australian Army officer. He was awarded the Military Cross while serving with the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during the Vietnam War.[1] He later served as Commanding Officer of 8th/9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment between 1988 and 1990Soft cover non fiction book -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph,Black & White Cheltenham State School Fife & Drum Band c1908, c1908
1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne. Stephen Charman, 1821-1906 a market gardener, donated land for the first Methodist Chapel, Cemetery and School in Charman Rd Cheltenham 1855. The enrolment was 36 pupils with Mr Frederick Meeres as Teacher. 1863 the school is called Beaumaris Common School No 84 with 70 pupils and Walter Meeres as Teacher. 1869 another 2 acres in Charman Road were granted by the Education Board and brick building built . 1872 State School 84 Beaumaris was increasing enrollments and 1878 a new brick school was built to accommodate 174 pupils and the name changed to Cheltenham State School No.84 1894 Mentone State School No.2950 amalgamated with Cheltenham SS No.84. 1910 the buildings were in disrepair, overcrowding was increasing and renovations were made 1912 with further additions in 1925 and 1937. Post WW11 extra prefabricated Classrooms were added as enrollment increased to 1038 in 1955.. Cheltenham East State School 4754 was opened as housing development spread over the City of Moorabbin . (J.Larson Sandringham HS) Probably due to the Scottish heritage of many early settlers the Fife & Drum Band was established at the West Beaumaris (Cheltenham) State School . The Fife is similar to the piccolo, and usually made of wood, consisting of a tube with 6 finger holes and an embouchure hole that produces sound when blown across.The fife was used in folk music traditions to accompany dancing by all social classes. Also in the Military where drums accompanied the fife and originally these 'boy soldier ' bands were used to signal manouevres in the field for the infantry. Later Fife & Drum bands were used for marching bands in schools and community groups, 1855 Stephen Charman donated land to the Methodist Church so that a School could be established to educate the children of the early settler market gardeners and farmers in the Cheltenham area . Education was valued by the general community and as well as schools they established mechanics Institutes and Libraries in Moorabbin Shire. Cheltenham State School No. 84 was among the first schools in Melbourne.Black & White photograph of pupils at West Beaumaris (Cheltenham) State School No.84 in the boy's Fife and Drum Band c 1908Back Handwritten Mrs Whelan / Beaumariswhelan r, marriott geoff, meeres frederick, cheltenham state school no.84, education, keys robert, holloway josiah, king brothers, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, 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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
World War 1914-1918, Medal Alonzo Sheldrake Box, 1914
World War 1 1914-18 affected most families in Moorabbin Shire with large numbers of young men enlisting in the Australian Infantry Force. Alonzo Sheldrake Box , a pavier of Oakleigh, Victoria served at Gallipoli, France and Somme . When he returned home Oakleigh, like many Australian Towns, celebrated his safety and courage by presenting him with this Gold Medal. Each town also mourned the loss of so many soldiers and collected money from the residents to build War Memorials on which were engraved the names of the deceased soldiers. Alonzo Sheldrake Box (1851 - 1958) was the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who lived in Box Cottage , East Brighton - now Ormond -. He married Mary Louisa Closter on June 12th 1918 at Holy Trinity, Church of England, Oakleigh.Alonzo Box was the son of John Box, who migrated from Sussex, England with his brother William Box c1855 , and established a market garden in East Brighton that was part of the Henry Dendy ' Special Survey Brighton 1841'A gold metal medal with top crest , 2 attachment rings, engraved on both sides presented to Alonzo Sheldrake Box 'For God King and Country. Aus. 1914 'Front ; outer circle - FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY AUS. 1914 inner circle - tableau of a woman, rising sun and fighting soldiers Back : outer circle - PRESENTED BY THE CITIZENS OF OAKLEIGH centre - IN / RECOGNITION OF / SERVICE RENDd./ A.S.BOX / AIF / laurel wreathworld war 1914-18, moorabbin shire, early settlers, pioneers, box alonzo, box william, australian military medals, anzac, gallipoli, sheldrake martha, box elizabeth, box mary louisa, closter mary, war memorials, wedding dress, box john, viloudakia - box rebecca, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
World War 2 Australian Army long woollen gaiters, 1943
A Gaiter or Puttee covers the lower leg and boot lacing and are a type of protective clothing for the ankles and legs below the knee.. These long woollen wrap around Gaiters were issued 1943 to a serving Australian Soldier in World War 2 1939-45 This pair of Australian Army Gaiters were issued in 1943 to one of the many young men from City of Moorabbin who volunteered to serve during WW2 1939-45 WW2 extra long wool wraps /gaiters / puttees Australian Army issue 1943 MADE IN AUSTRALIA / N466 D D / REGIMENTAL NO. ......./ NAME ... C.M / 1943australian army, world war 2 1939-45; gaiters, puttees, woollen goods, protective gear, uniforms, australian infantry forces, moorabbin, bentleigh , cheltenham -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Footwear, Spats, wool, 20thC
Spats, a shortening of spatter guards are a type of classic footwear accessory for outdoor wear, covering the instep and the ankle. Spats are distinct from gaiters, which are garments worn over the lower trouser leg as well as the shoe. Since the mid-19th century, soldiers of various nations, especially infantry, often wore leggings or spats to protect their lower leg, to keep dirt, sand, and mud from entering their shoes, and to provide a measure of ankle support.These spats are of a type commonly worn to protect good shoes early 20thC and may have been part of a soldiers uniform c 1914A pair of khaki wool spats with 4 buttons and leather strap, with metal buckle, to pass under instep.MADE IN ENGLANDfootwear, spats, army uniform, clothing, knitting, craftwork, wool, world war 1 1914-18, world war 2 1939-1945, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, hunt ailsa,