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Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Frank Ramage, C1944
... life member...wangaratta rsl sub branch...Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank Ramage taken wearing WW2 Army uniform and slouch hat. ...He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank Ramage joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996 frank ramage 6th australian field ambulance ww2 rsl life member wangaratta rsl sub branch Black plastic frame containing photocopy of photograph of soldier wearing slouch hat. ...Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank Ramage taken wearing WW2 Army uniform and slouch hat. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank Ramage joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Black plastic frame containing photocopy of photograph of soldier wearing slouch hat.frank ramage, 6th australian field ambulance, ww2, rsl life member, wangaratta rsl sub branch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Le Dawn Studio Pty Ltd Photography & Framing, Life Member Kenneth R. Dodemaide
... Life Member...Wangaratta RSL...Ken joined Wangaratta RSL sub branch in 1945 and was a committee man and Vice President for a number of years and made a life member in 1991....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Ken joined the army in 1941, and served with 105 Anti Tank Regiment. He was deployed to New Guinea in 1943-1945 with the 52Lt/AA Regiment. Ken joined Wangaratta RSL sub branch in 1945 and was a committee man and Vice President for a number of years and made a life member in 1991. kenneth dodemaide new guinea Life Member Wangaratta RSL KENNETH R. ...Ken joined the army in 1941, and served with 105 Anti Tank Regiment. He was deployed to New Guinea in 1943-1945 with the 52Lt/AA Regiment. Ken joined Wangaratta RSL sub branch in 1945 and was a committee man and Vice President for a number of years and made a life member in 1991.Dark timber framed photograph of male in suit.KENNETH R. DODEMAIDE kenneth dodemaide, new guinea, life member, wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Jack Fogarty
... ...Life member Wangaratta RSL...members when the Wangaratta Sub-Branch affiliated with Anzac House in 1929. He was elected to the committee in 1940, was Senior Vice Present in 1949 and President in 1957-8. Jack was also the Foundation President of the R.S.L. Club. He was chairman of the 34th District Board in 1956-57 and was a delegate for many years. jack fogarty Life member Wangaratta RSL ...Jack Fogarty was made a Life Member of the R.S.L in 1957. He joined the league in 1920 and was one of the original members when the Wangaratta Sub-Branch affiliated with Anzac House in 1929. He was elected to the committee in 1940, was Senior Vice Present in 1949 and President in 1957-8. Jack was also the Foundation President of the R.S.L. Club. He was chairman of the 34th District Board in 1956-57 and was a delegate for many years.Timber framed photograph of male in suit.JACK FOGARTY jack fogarty, life member wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, N.E. Framing Studio, Augustus Victor BALCKE
... life member...wangaratta rsl...Life membership in 1943. Following more than 30 years of meetings held in Council Chambers, Hotels, rear of a grocery store and even outdoors, the Wangaratta RSL purchased in 1951 a 12 room old mansion in Victoria Parade. It was named BALCKE HOUSE and officially opened on 19 July 1952. gus balcke wwi 1st aif 5th battalion life member ...Augustus (Gus) Victor Balcke (service no. 3130) was one of the first men to enlist in the 1st AIF. He served in France with the 5th Battalion and was wounded at Pozieres. Gus Balcke was Secretary of the Wangaratta Sub Branch from 1934-1945 and again in 1955 and was President in 1946 and 1947. He was Secretary of the 34th District Board a position he held for over 30 years. He was the Sub Branch's chief welfare officer and did outstanding work for many years. Awarded Life membership in 1943.Gus Balcke was Secretary of the Wangaratta Sub Branch from 1934-1945 and again in 1955 and was President in 1946 and 1947. He was Secretary of the 34th District Board a position he held for over 30 years. He was the Sub Branch's chief welfare officer and did outstanding work for many years. Awarded Life membership in 1943. Following more than 30 years of meetings held in Council Chambers, Hotels, rear of a grocery store and even outdoors, the Wangaratta RSL purchased in 1951 a 12 room old mansion in Victoria Parade. It was named BALCKE HOUSE and officially opened on 19 July 1952.Timber framed photograph of male in suit.The Late AUGUSTUS VICTOR BALCKE (GUS) aged 75 yrs. (Life Member of the R.S.L.)gus balcke, wwi, 1st aif, 5th battalion, life member, wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Jack McINTOSH
... life member...wangaratta rsl...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch in 1946. He was Vice President for 15 years and as Chairman of the Building Committee he was mainly responsible for many improvements to the clubrooms. In 1963 he was presented with his Life Membership Badge by Sir Charlies McKay, then President of the Victorian Branch. 2/24th battalion jack mcintosh life member wangaratta rsl ww2 JACK McINTOSH enlisted in the 2/24th Inf. ...Image of Frederick James "Jack" McIntosh VX34544 who served with the 2/24th Infantry Battalion during the Second World War He was born on the 9th May 1905 at Beechworth. He joined the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch in 1946. He was Vice President for 15 years and as Chairman of the Building Committee he was mainly responsible for many improvements to the clubrooms. In 1963 he was presented with his Life Membership Badge by Sir Charlies McKay, then President of the Victorian Branch. Timber framed photograph of male in suit.JACK McINTOSH enlisted in the 2/24th Inf. Battalion in 1943. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1946. Jack was given his life membership in 1963 .2/24th battalion, jack mcintosh, life member, wangaratta rsl, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHonour Board, Wangaratta Sub Branch Life Members
... List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia....List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia. ...List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia.The elevation of a Service Member to Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia is an honour that may only be approved by the National Executive on the recommendation of a State Branch. Life Membership of any organisation is a single honour of great importance and any nomination must qualify the nominated member beyond all doubt as to their outstanding service to the League.Brown laminate five sided honour board with RSL crest and list of 12 names in gold colour paint.Wangaratta Sub-Branch Life Membersrsl, wangaratta sub branch, life members -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - Envelope Art
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Envelope Art made during WW2 Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members ...Envelope Art made during WW2 Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with coloured picture of sun setting over water with palm trees in foregroundTop left - ACF in red star / AIR MAIL Top right - postage stamp Right side Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australiaenvelope art, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Life Buoy, HMAS Sydney
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Life Buoy from HMAS Sydney II - On 19 November 1941, Sydney was involved in a mutually destructive engagement with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, and was lost with all hands (645 aboard). Three Australian warships have carried the name Sydney. Following the tragic loss of HMAS Sydney II and all 645 crew members ...Life Buoy from HMAS Sydney II - On 19 November 1941, Sydney was involved in a mutually destructive engagement with the German auxiliary cruiser Kormoran, and was lost with all hands (645 aboard).Three Australian warships have carried the name Sydney. Following the tragic loss of HMAS Sydney II and all 645 crew members in 1941 the Life Buoy was found in poor condition discarded in a bin at Spectacle Island in Sydney and later restored. The Life Buoy made from kapok ceased to be used by the RAN in the early 1950's. Solid white circle surrounded by attached ropeHMAS SYDNEY hmas sydney, life buoy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Frank Ramage
... ...rsl life member...wangaratta...Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank "Rooster" Ramage. with Vic Novak and Bruce McIlroy in background left and right respectively. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank "Rooster" Ramage. with Vic Novak and Bruce McIlroy in background left and right respectively. ...Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank "Rooster" Ramage. with Vic Novak and Bruce McIlroy in background left and right respectively. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank joined the joined the RSL in 1956 and became a Life Member in 1996.Black plastic frame with white border mount containing photograph of elderly male smoking a cigarette with two males in background.Roosters's Corner Life Member Frank (Rooster) Ramagefrank ramage, rsl life member, wangaratta sub branch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photograph, Frank Ramage
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain during WW2 He joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996 francis n. ramage new guinea new britain 6th field ambulance vx150056 WW2 FRANCIS N. ...Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain during WW2 He joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Dark timber framed containing photograph of Life Member - Frank RAMAGEFRANCIS N. RAMAGE Frank was made an Honorary Life Member in 1996francis n. ramage, new guinea, new britain, 6th field ambulance, vx150056, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Douglas R Schultz
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Image of Douglas Rupert Schultz VX82436 born on 6/8/1922 at Rutherglen. He enlisted with the army in 1943 and served in the Islands with the 52nd Com. Ack Ack Regiment. Discharged in 1946. First joined Rutherglen Sub-Branch in 1946 then transferred to Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1956 and made Life Member ...Image of Douglas Rupert Schultz VX82436 born on 6/8/1922 at Rutherglen. He enlisted with the army in 1943 and served in the Islands with the 52nd Com. Ack Ack Regiment. Discharged in 1946. First joined Rutherglen Sub-Branch in 1946 then transferred to Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1956 and made Life Member in December 1987Timber framed photograph of Life Member - Douglas SCHULTZDOUGLAS R. SCHULTZdouglas schultz, wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Le Dawn Studio Pty Ltd Photography & Framing, Life Member Gordon Barnard
... Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1947. Served as RSL State Councillor, Past President of 34th Dist. Board and member of Legacy for ten years. Made life...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Joined R.A.A.F. 1943. Served in Australia and S.W.P.A with the 8th Airfield Construction Unit. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1947. Served as RSL State Councillor, Past President of 34th Dist. Board and member of Legacy for ten years. Made life ...Joined R.A.A.F. 1943. Served in Australia and S.W.P.A with the 8th Airfield Construction Unit. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1947. Served as RSL State Councillor, Past President of 34th Dist. Board and member of Legacy for ten years. Made life member in 1987Timber framed photo of Life Member - Gordon BARNARDGORDON BARNARD Joined R.A.A.F in 1943. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1947. Served on the committee for many years and was made a Life Member in 1987gordon barnard, 8th airfield contruction unit -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Peter Cardwell, 2018
... ...RSL Life Member...Wangaratta...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Interview with Peter Caldwell who talks of his service with the Royal Australian Navy. peter cardwell royal australian navy RSL Life Member Wangaratta This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project Peter Cardwell Audio Oral history interview ...Interview with Peter Caldwell who talks of his service with the Royal Australian Navy.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Projectpeter cardwell, royal australian navy, rsl life member, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge, Unknown
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. ...Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women is an ex-service association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peacetime Australian regular and reserve forces. The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne, Victoria.Gold coloured metal and blue badge with crown on top Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women Life Memberaustralian legion of ex-servicemen and women, private mervyn harris, life membership badge -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photograph, Peter Cardwell
... In 1984 on his return to Wangaratta he rejoined the RSL and held the office of Secretary for 10 years and Welfare/Pensions Officer for 22 years. In 2012 in recognition of his long service he was appointed Life Member of the RSL....In 1984 on his return to Wangaratta he rejoined the RSL and held the office of Secretary for 10 years and Welfare/Pensions Officer for 22 years. In 2012 in recognition of his long service he was appointed Life Member of the RSL. peter cardwell wangaratta rsl RAN Peter L CARDWELL Appointed Life Member of the RSL in December 2012 Brown timber look frame inner edge gold painted with photograph of male wearing service medals Peter Cardwell Photograph Framed Photograph Acme Picture Framing ...Peter was born on 16/4/1950 at Corryong before moving to Barnawatha, Wodonga then Wangaratta in 1963. On the 5/1/1966 he joined the RAN as a junior recruit HMAS Leeuwin W.A. On 1/1/1967 he joined HMAS Yarra - Far East Strategic Reserve and Vietnam. Arriving back in Australia on 1/1/1968 he was posted to HMAS Watson in NSW. In 1969 he volunteered for submarine training in the UK at HMS Dolphin (Gosport). Joined HMS/m Onyx (3rd squadron at Faslane Scotland (Garelock Head) (HMS Neptune) On returning to Australia in 1971 posted to HMAS Platypus and HMAS/m Otway. In 1973 Peter was posted to HMAS Sydney - later decommissioned - then HMAS Torrens. Following the Royal Tour Pacific Islands in 1974 he joining the Naval Police in 1975 specialising in Fire fighting. Peter was discharged whilst still in hospital from the RAN in 1983 following a serious motor cycle accident in 1982. In 1984 on his return to Wangaratta he rejoined the RSL and held the office of Secretary for 10 years and Welfare/Pensions Officer for 22 years. In 2012 in recognition of his long service he was appointed Life Member of the RSL.Brown timber look frame inner edge gold painted with photograph of male wearing service medalsPeter L CARDWELL Appointed Life Member of the RSL in December 2012peter cardwell, wangaratta rsl, ran
