Index, ill, p.197.non-fictionDescriptions of the military medals of Great Britainmilitary decorations - britain, medalsof honour - britain

Warick Niven Johanson No PM4958 (born Echuca, enlisted Port Melbourne) in the RAN on 9.9.42 aged 17 years 9 months. Posted to HMAS Australia February 1943. Saw service through the Japanese Kamikaze attacks. At discharge from the RAN on 17.4.46 his rank was Signalman HMAS Lonsdale. Refer 2566P.Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re W Johanson. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC" 6. Phillipines Liberation Medal."PM4958 W.N.Johanson"medals, naval, history

United States of America Navy Cross Medal.medals naval, military usa, ron mills collection

Arthur George Holley No 13556 (born ent one SA, enlisted Sydney) in the RAN as a boy Sailor on 25.9.22 age 15 years. During his long career he served on or at the following postings; HMAS Tingara, Brisbane, Sydney, Cerebus (5 times), Canberra (2), Australia, Hobart, Townsville, Rushcutter. His main WW2 service was on HMAS Hobart 27.1.39 - 14.9.44. At discharge from the RAN on 17.10.45 he held the rank of Leading Seaman, Seaman Torpedoman. He was awarded the “Long Service and Good Conduct Medal”.Refer 2135.3, 2137, 2147. His older brother was KIA in WW1, refer 2133.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (6) re A.G Holley. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star. 3. Burma Star with clasp "PACIFIC". 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal."13556 A.G.Holley (medals 1 to 5) "13556 Able Seaman A.G. Holley R.A.N" (6th medal)medals, history, naval

Miniature Medals, all original court mounted. 1. Ghuznee Medal 1839. 2. Naval Gold Medal 1795. 3. Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 with Trafalgar Clasp. 4. Army Gold Cross 1813. 5. Army Gold Medal with Toulouse Clasp (replica). 6. Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 with Badajoz Clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt339to344, bob english collection

Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Coast Guard Armed Forces Reserve Medal. 2. USA - Armed Forces Reserve Medal. 3. USA - Navy Armed Forces Reserve Medal. 4. USA - Naval Reserve Medal. 5. USA - Naval Reserve Good Conduct Medal. 6. USA - Republic of Vietnam Honor Medal 2nd Class. pbt567to572, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Miniature Medals, al original, court mounted. 1. Coronation Medal 1937 (GV1). 2. Coronation Medal 1953 (ERII). 3. Naval Shooting Medal. 4. Queens Medal for Champion Shot (RAF). 5. Army Best Shot Medal. 6. Royal Fleet Auxillary Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt453to458, bob english collection

1. Navy good conduct - awarded for 3 years consecutive service in the Navy plus a star for each additional 3 years. 2. China Service Medal for Naval & Coastguard who served in Chinese Waters prior & Post WW2 up to 1957. 3. Occupation medal - awarded for Post WW2 Occupation in specific regions. 4. US Korea Service - for personnel who served in Korean War from 27Jun 1950 to 27 July 1954. 5. UN Medal - Korea - with bar - International Military Decoration who served with Multi-National Defence Forces in Korean War.Set of 5 medals all mounted with ribbons. 1. Navy Good conduct with 3 re-enlistment stars. 2. China Service Medal - Navy. 3. Occupation Medal. 4. US Korea Service with one battle star. 5. UN Medal with bar - Korea. No name inscriptions.ron mills collection, medals, korea

This is the third in a series of 6 coasters commemorating the Australian Defence Forces. The medals are: Australian Active Service Medal (Malaya); Naval General Service Medal 1915-62; Australian Service Medal 1945-75. Unlike the more conventional memorial halls and RSL clubs around Melbourne, the West St Kilda branch operated out of a substantial domestic mansion. It occupied a grand Victorian-era residence that was constructed around the turn of 20th century and bequeathed to the RSL during the Second World War. The property was sold in 2008, around which time the club ceased to exist.Square cardboard coaster displaying three Malaya medals in colour against a green background. Reverse printed with RSL badge and contact details of West St Kilda RSL.Front: Malaya War medals 1948-1950 Commemorating the history of the Australian Defence Forces No. 3 of 6 in A.D.F. Medal Series Back: West St. Kilda R.S.L. [R.S.L. badge] ANZAC DAY 23 Loch St, West St. Kilda Vic Ph (03) 9534 2485 "Lest We Forget"rsl, st kilda west rsl, wwii memorabilia

In a wooden frame are three Naval medals and ribbons. One silver medat with blue and white stripe ribbon, one bronze medal with gold, dark blue, red and yellow stripes and one silber medal with blue, red, dark blue and yellow stripes. Under the medals there is a sign saying Vietnam & FESR Commemorative MedalsVietnam & FESR Commemorative Medalsmedals, commemorative medal, cerberus collection

One of a series of four boards of mounted replica medals of the Australian Defence Forces. This board shows medals pertaining to conflicts including Korea and Vietnam. The boards were on display in the Melbourne Legacy Foyer cabinets until June 2017.A record that Legacy holds some war memorabilia as Legatees were once solely returned servicemen.Replica medals from several conflicts mounted on silk inserts into green boards plus additional ribbons and bars.Title inscribed in brass plaques say: Korea, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, United Nations Service Medal for Korea, Korea Medal South East Asia, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Naval General Service Medal 1915-1962, General Service Medal 1918-1962, General Service Medal 1962. Vietnam, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 Australian Service Medal 1945-1975. Australian Defence Medal, Pingat Jasa Malaysia. Anniversary of National Service 1951-1975 Medal, South Vietnam Campaign Medal.medals, vietnam war, korean war, national service

Miniature Medals, all original court mounted. 1. General Service Medal 1962-2007 Kuwait and Air Operations Iraq Clasps. 2. General Service Medal 1918-1962 Palestine Clasp. 3. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945 Clasp. 4. Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945, 5. Naval General Service Medal 1915-62 with Mine Sweeping 1945-51 Palestine 1956-59 and Near East Clasps. 6. 1914 Star 5th Aug - 22nd Nov 1914 Clasp. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt243to248, bob english collection, medals

Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross (MC) was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order. During the First World War, it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land. The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry on land in presence of the enemy was the Military Medal (MM) which had been instituted in 1916 and, similarly to the MC, later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground. This medal was awared to Pte H. S Holgate for bravery in the field in 1917. Pte Holgate was killed in action at Zonnebeke 11 October 1917. Historical and social significance for schoolSilver medal with a swivelling suspension. features King George the V, uncrowned, in Field Marshal's uniform on the obverse. The medal reverse depicts the crowned royal cypher over the words "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" all within a laurel wreath. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. The ribbon has a central stripe of thin red and white lines flanked by equally sized stripes of navy. Inscribed around obverse: 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: O[M]N: REX ET IND: IMP:' Inscribed in centre of reverse below royal insignia : 'FOR/BRAVERY/IN THE/FIELD' Impressed around OUTER edge of medal: '4303 PTE H. S. HOLGATE. 8/COY AUST. M.G.C.' Notation on original box A./Cpl H.S.Holgate 29Bn AIF 51531/Decd. 43031917, medals, military medal, world war i, w w 1, holgate, private h s holgate, zonnebeke, holgate medal

HMAS Bathurst (J158) named after the City of Bathurst NSW is the lead ship of 60 Bathurst class corvettes that were constructed during WW2. The Bathurst was constructed in 1940 her early career was spent operating with the British Eastern Fleet. Bathurst returned to Australian waters in 1944 and was deployed to New Guinea i n 1945. Bathurst was paid off in 1946 and sold for scrap in 1948.There were 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during WW2 the photograph in this collection is HMAS Bathurst the lead ship of 60. In this collection there are photograph albums, diaries and documents relating to W2156 Noel G Hernan, Stoker, including Sailor's Pay Book, Balmoral Naval Depot Identity Card, Entitlement to War Gratuity, Clothing Ration Card 1945-46 Issue, letters, newspaper cuttings, train tickets, a booklet 'V for Victory, Notes for Guidance in the Wearing of Campaign Stars and War Medals on Civilian Clothes. All of these items are the originals of W2156 Noel G Hernan and the photograph albums and diaries are those collected and amassed by W2156 Noel G Herman. Photograph of HMAS Bathburst., An oblong photograph, colour, kodac paper, a colour photograph of HMAS Bathurst a Bathurst Class Corvette.There is an enlarged print of this colour photograph, framed. The large framed version is hanging in the Geelong RSL 1st Floor.

This medal is the General Service Badge 2nd Type. This medal was introduced in 1946 and issued to personnel who volunteered for overseas service but were retained in Australia for home service, members of the Naval Reserve who were not mobilised, those mobilised who do not qualify for the RAS.These Badges were introduced and issued to those volunteers who did not qualify for RAS. This badge is an original.An oval shape badge, gold colour, a crown, tri service in the middle.One the Frodnt - Service Australia On the Back - 1948, Issued by Cwlth Govt, AF 16861, Amor Sydney.general service badge 2nd type, gold colour

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. General Service Medal 1918-1962 GVI. 2. Naval General Service Medal 1909-1914. 3. Royal Naval Volunteer (Wireless) Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Metal. 4. 1914-1918 War Medal. 5. Defence Medal WW2. 6. 1939-1945 War Medal.pbt694to698, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Medal issued to commemorate the visit of the British Naval Squadron to Australia in 1924. Part of the Donahoo collection. See Cat No. 100928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo", 1399.Copper coloured round medal with loop at top. Obverse features the head of George V with 'FOR KING AND COUNTRY' around it. Reverse side features a sailor on a deck with bull dog standing before a cannon. Cutlass in hand. Four ships in background. Words 'AUSTRALIA WELCOMES THE BRITISH NAVAL SQUADRON 1924'.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, commemorative medal, british navy

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Australian Commendation for Brave Conduct. 2. Australian Commendation for Gallantry. 3. Army Gold Medal (1810) Copy. 4. South Africa Medal with 1879 Clasp. 5. Royal Naval Reserve Decoration (GV). 6. Naval General Service Medal 1909 - 1962 with 3 clasps. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt429to434, bob english collection

Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Brunie General Service Medal (1968). 2. Imperial British East Africa Company's Medal (1890). 3. Air Efficiency Award. 4. Africa General Service Medal with Kenya Clasp. 5. Colonial Volunteer Long Service Medal with 6 clasps. 6. Naval General Service Medal (QEII) 1909-1962 with Malay Clasp.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt435to440, bob english collection

Miniature medals six (6) court mounted. 1. Original - Victoria Cross, 2. Original - Naval Victoria Cross (Pre 1918) 3. Original - George Cross 4. Original - Distinguished Service Order 5. Original - Imperial Service Medal (Elizabeth 11) 6. Original - Conspicuous Gallantry Cross.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt177to182, bob english collection, miniature medals

Miniature medals, all original, Court mounted. 1. Original - Army Meritorious Service Medal (George V), 2. Original - Efficiency Decoration (George VI0 with Australian Bar. 3. Original - Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. 4. Original - Efficiency Medal (Territorial) with clasp (ERII). 5. Original - Australian Cross of Valour. 6. Original - Australian Star of Gallantry.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt273to278, bob english collection

Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, refer Cat No 2755.4 for his extensive service records and awards. .3) Taken during his appointment to Headquarters of the Command & Staff School, 2nd Military District. .7) Col H T ALLAN former commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .10) See newspaper articles 3046.52 & 3046.53 a., b., c. .11) - .14) See newspaper articles 3046.52 & 3046.53 a., b., c. .16) The flap staff was donated by the Royal Papua & New Guinea Constabulary. See newspaper articles 3046.52 & 3046.53 a., b., c. Th photos are of various sizes with an average as per the size field. .1) Black & white full length photo of Capt Herbert T ALLAN, 17th Battalion, in Australian Army uniform from WWI, location unknown. .2) Black & white studio portrait of Herbert T ALLAN in suit & tie. Photo is mounted on cream card with a khaki border. Photo is secured in a cream card folder. .3) Black & white photo of a group of Australian Army Officers in uniform. Front row seated, rear / middle rows standing. Herbert T ALLAN seated front row 2nd from right. Headquarters of Command & Staff School in background. .4) Black & white photo of a battalion of soldiers marching down a street with sloped rifles & fixed bayonets. Battalion led by an Officer most likely to be Herbert T ALLAN. Solder on horseback in foreground. Civilian observers line the street. .5) Black & white photo of an Australian Army Officer, most likely Herbert T ALLAN, standing in front of a tent in New Guinea. .6) Black & white photo of Col Herbert T ALLAN seated, taken in New Guinea. .7) Black & white photo of Col H T ALLAN talking to 3 New Guinea natives who are possibly former members of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .8) Black & white photo of Col H T ALLAN & his New Guinean driver in an Australian Base Command jeep. .9) Black & white photo of New Guinean spectators at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .10) Black & white photo of Col Herbert T ALLAN with a group of PNG Ex-Servicemen. All are wearing medals. To the immediate left of Col Herbert T ALLAN is Raymond Martin, Club President. On wall behind is a rifle donated by Capt R CLAMMER of Rabaul Police. .11) Black & white photo of a presentation table to the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen, by the New Britain Boy Scouts. Club President, Raymond Martin is receiving the table with Colonel Herbert T ALLAN looking on. .12) Black & white photo of Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club President, Raymond Martin making a speech at the Club's opening with Colonel Herbert T ALLAN, a Naval Officer & a group looking on. Group is in front of PNG Rabaul Branch of Native Ex-Servicemen's Association building. .13) Black & white photo of the parade of PNG Ex-Servicemen, Boy Scouts & spectators at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .14) Black & white photo of Colonel Herbert T ALLAN inspecting a parade of PNG Ex-Servicemen at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .15) Black & white photo of the official party at the opening of the Papua & New Guinea Rabaul Branch Native Ex-Servicemen's Club. .16) Black & white photo of Colonel Herbert T ALLAN raising the Australian flag in front of a parade of PNG Ex-Servicemen, Boy Scouts & spectators at the opening of the Rabaul Ex-Servicemen's Club. .1) Handwritten on back: Armistice Day Nov 11th 1918. Hence the smile. .2) Printed on folder front: Portrait study by Howard Harris. Handwritten on back: Blue Allan. .3) On front: Handwritten 'X' below H T ALLAN. On back: Stamp of S J Hood photographer detailing order No 1. .5) Handwritten in pencil on back: Return to I Marsh Woolgoolga. .6) Stamped in blue ink on back: Photograph No MH 75552 Supplied by Military History Section (SD?) General? LHQ For official purpose ONLY NOT TO BE PUBLISHED .7) Stamped in blue ink on back: Photograph No MH 75553 Supplied by Military History Section (SD?) General? LHQ For official purpose ONLY NOT TO BE PUBLISHED Handwritten in pencil on back: Return to I Marsh Woolgoolga. .8) Stamped in blue ink on back: Photograph No MH 75556 Supplied by Military History Section (SD?) General? LHQ For official purpose ONLY NOT TO BE PUBLISHED photographs, articles, pacific, new guinea

Edward Ralph Norman (born West Maitland, enlisted Liverpool) Enlisted initially as No 260 in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Tropical unit) B Coy on 11.8.14. He was discharged on 4.3.15. He then re enlisted as No 4535 in the 14th reinforcements 3rd Batt AIF. He was hospitalised with Influenza on 3.5.17. He attended Officer Training School and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 1.8.18. He was then Gassed on 16.9.18. He was discharged from the AIF on 31.10.19.Meal set, court mounted, set of three re E.R Norman. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. British War Medal 1914-18. 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved. On War Medal "Lieut E.R Norman AIF"numismatics-medals-military, ron mills collection

Bravo Zulu. Honours and Awards to Australian Naval People. Vol 1. 1900 - 1974.Hard cardboard cover, semi gloss paper. Black print on front, spine & back. Illustrated black / white background photo of a naval vessel with coloured flags highlights on front. Small portrait photo in colour of author on back. 717 cut, plain, white pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos of medals, portraits scenes & maps. Inscription on title page handwritten in blue ink: “with best wishes ???? 19/03/17”book, naval, awards

Francis August Young (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) Enlisted No 1829 on 29.12.14 in the 4th reinforcements 8th Batt AIF. GSW to Abdomen severe on 27.7.15 he was discharged from the AIF on 7.9.16. He re enlisted again No 1727 in the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (Army Medical Corps) on 16.1.19. He was discharged from the unit on 20.8.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re F.A Young. 1. 1914-1915, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-1918. 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved.numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft