Ill. chronolgy, CD, p.112.non-fictionThe final stages of the Pacific war, illustrated and with a CD.world war 1939 -1945 - campaigns - pacific area, hiroshima - atomic bombing

Black felt pennant Australian Coat of Arms on top of pennant. Names of thirteen battles fought during the second world war:- Dakar1.11, Hollandia, Coral Sea, Wakde, Solomon 15, Biak, Gloucester, Noemfoor, Aitape, Arawe, Leyte, Lingayen. H.M.A.S. AustraliaAs above

Phillippine To be awarded the Philippine Liberation Medal, a service member must have participated in at least one of the following actions:[2][3][4] Participation in the initial landing operation of Leyte and adjoining islands from 17 October to 20 October 1944. An individual is considered to have participated in such operations if he landed on Leyte or adjoining islands, was on a ship in Philippine waters, or was a crewmember of an airplane, which flew over Philippine territory during the period. Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on Leyte and adjoining islands during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945. Participation in any engagement against hostile Japanese forces on islands other than those mentioned above during the Philippine Liberation Campaign of 17 October 1944, to 2 September 1945. Served in the Philippine Islands or on ships in Philippine waters for not less than 30 days during the period.Purple Heart medals were awarded for soldiers injured or killed in WW2Medal Ribbon Noneworld war two, ww2, usa, usa ww2, ribbon, philippine liberation medal, occupation medal, purple heart

Light green hard covered album, 28 pages. Containing colour & black & white Naval photos. Inside cover: “Presented to the Embarked Veterans on the occasion of the Leyte Gulf 60th Anniversary Celebrations. Tacloban to Manila voyage from Commander Peter Stafford & Crew of HMAS Westralia 23 October 2004”album, leyte gulf, photographs

Requisitioned by the RAN on 11.10.39 and outfitted as an Armed Merchant Cruiser. Commissioned 12.12.39 and Decommissioned 6.12.47 and refitted back to original use. Battle Honours, Indian Ocean 1941-42, Pacific 1942-45, New Guinea 1944, Leyte Gulf 1944, Lingayen Gulf 1945, Borneo 1945. Framed photo of "H.M.A.S. Manoora" Black and white photo of full length of ship. Sydney Harbour Bridge is in the background. The frame has stylised branch and leaves. Heavily printed over with cream paint.Marked on rear of frame, "L. SCHILLING" On front states HMAS MANOORA, armed merchant cruiser. 1939 - 1945.photography, hmas ran

Rectangular framed black & white photograph of HMAS Westralia. Wooden frame, glass front, white mount.Armed Merchant Cruiser 1940/42 - Landing Ship Infantry 1943/45 Battle Honours Indian Ocean 1940/42 - Pacific 1941/45 - New Guinea 1943/44 - Leyte Gulf 1944 Lindayen Gulf 1945 - Borneo 1945photography framed, hmas westralia, ran ww2

The HMAS Australia (D84) was launched in March 1927, commissioned in April 1928 and de commissioned in August 1954. The HMAS Australia (D84) was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy. The HMAS Australia (D84) was Commissioned in 1928 and de Commissioned in 1954. These photographs show the ship during her service in the Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf 1944 - 1945.A colour photograph of HMAS Australia (D84) in a gold colour frame. There are six (6) small photographs of the HMAS Australia during its period at sea at Leyte Gulf and Lingayen 1944-1945. There is a history of the dates/time the ship was attacked and the personnel losses per attack. The photograph has been signed by D E Shinkfield.hmas australia (84), ran, heavy class cruiser

When the Philippine currency, or pesos, were reprinted in 1944, it was called the Victory series #66. The reason they named the series “66” was because that was the age late President Quezon passed away just after the liberation of Philippines. Philippine Victory notes (series 66) were printed by the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing. They were carried by US forces commanded by General MacArthur when they landed on Leyte Island on 20 October 1944. Philippines One peso denomination lithograph banknote. The face has a blue seal in the lower right side and on the left side is an image of a male. The reverse side has a pattern featuring the value in orange overlaid centrally in black with 'Victory' Victory series 66 No F15876228philippines, banknote, victory series #66

Framed photograph of the history of H.M.A.S Australia 1928 - 1954. H.M.A.S Australia was one of three County Class Heavy Cruisers that served with the R.A.N during World War 2.The other 2 being H.M.A.S Canberra and H.M.S Shropshire. Canberra was sunk on the 9th August 1942 at the battle of Savo. H.M.A.S Australia had a length of 192.13M - a beam of 20.8M - a draught of 6.5M. She had a top speed 0f 31 knots (57 km/h) or 36 mph. The British Government donated H.M.S Shropshire to replace Australia. Australia's Battle Honours include Atlantic 1940-41 Pacific 1941-43.Coral Sea 1942- Savo Island 1942- Guadalcanal 1942 - New Guinea 1942-44 - Leyte Gulf 1945 Lingayan Gulf 1945. H.M.A.S Australia was commissioned on 24/04/1928 and paid off on the 31/08/1954. She was broken up in Britain in1956.See description.