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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Mention in Despatches
... Mention in Despatches...Mention in Despatches... Newhaven gippsland Framed document Mention in Despatches 161 ...Black Framed Document of a list of 161 Recce Flt Members Awarded Mention in Despatch Medals during Vietnam Warframed document, mention in despatches, 161 reconnaissance flight -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Mentioned in Despatches (MID)
... Mention in Despatches... of the board. mentioned in despatches (MID) is a military award...Mentioned in Despatches' details and names of recipients... P J Waite Mentioned in Despatches' details and names ...A black board with white texts about names of recipients of MID award. The medal is a copper leave on top left of the board. mentioned in despatches (MID) is a military award for gallantry or otherwise commendable service. If a subordinate officer or soldier performs a noteworthy action included n a report he/she is said to have been "mentioned in despatches." 5 RAR Recipients. Their names are Maj M P Blake, Maj O M Carroll, Maj C H Ducker, Maj P.N. Greenhalgh, Maj R.E. Harring, Maj I Hodgkinson, Maj S J Maizey, Maj M B McQualter, Maj R J O'Neil, Capt P J Isaacs, Capt K A d White, Lt J Carruthers, Lt D C Rainer, Lt J C Hartley, 2nd Lt R A Fenwick, 2nd Lt B J Ryan, WO2 B M Hughson, WO2 B M Hughson, Sgt R G Armitage, Sgt J W Kennard, Cpl L W Allen, Cpl R L Mundine, Cpl N J Womal, Pte W R Cavanagh, Pte L V Lewis, Pte S L Shore, Pte A D Hillier, Pte W R Herbert, Pte R J WaiteMentioned in Despatches' details and names of recipients5 rar, honour & awards, memorial board, mention in despatches, maj m.p. blake, maj o m carroll, maj c h ducker, maj p n greenhalgh, maj r e harring, maj i hodgkinson, maj s j maizey, maj m b mcqualter, maj r j o'neil, capt p j isaacs, capt h a d white, lt j carruthers, lt d c rainer, lt j c hartley, 2lt r a fenwick, 2lt b j ryan, wo2 j h bates, wo2 b m hughson, sgt r.g.armitage, sgt j w kennedy, cpl w allen, cpl r l mundine, cpl n j womal, pte w r cavanagh, pte l v lewis, pte s l shore, pte a d hillier, pte w r herbert, pte p j waite -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Mentioned In Despatches
... before a mission with 9 Sqn. Wilson was awarded a mention... a mission with 9 Squadron. Wilson was awarded a mention.... Wilson was awarded a mention in despatches for his work with 9 ...Photograph of Meidcal Orderly Slim Wilson in flying ket and helmet standing next to a helicopter. Leading Aircraftman R (Slim) Wilson a medical orderly with No:1 OSU checks his equipment before a mission with 9 Sqn. Wilson was awarded a mention in despatches for his work with 9 SquandronLeading Aircraftman R (Slim) Wilson a medical orderly with No:1 Operation Support Unit checks his equipment before a mission with 9 Squadron. Wilson was awarded a mention in despatches for his work with 9 Squandronphotograph, 9 squadron raaf, medical -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SETS, MOUNTED, Post WWI & Post WWII
... 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain.... Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45... 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain ...HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1919. 4. Victory Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal. 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF NX12229 H J ALLEN NX12229 COL ALLEN H T Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, MID, WW2, Mostly Unsung Military History Research & Publications, Worth a Mention, 1994
... of the Australian Army Mentioned in Despatches in World War Two”... of the Australian Army Mentioned in Despatches in World War Two” Book ...Hard navy blue buckram cover. Gold print on front & spine. 111 cut, plain, white pages. No illustrations.Front cover in gold print: “Worth a Mention. Members of the Australian Army Mentioned in Despatches in World War Two”book, mention, mid, despatches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
... Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches".... "Mention in Despatches". Award MEDAL SET ...Walter Peake was from Bendigo and was in New Zealand when he signed up. Refer 1791.3, 1792P, 1793.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Peake. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal with copper Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches"." 6/1688 Cpl W. Peake N.Z.E.F"metalcraft, medals, military -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, Anzac Commemorative Medallion
... Ambulance. Mentioned in despatches... Medical Corps 1st Field Ambulance. Mentioned in despatches ...In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. Medical practitioner Army Medical Corps 1st Field Ambulance. Mentioned in despatchesThis Item is significance because apart from only being issued to members who served in GALLIPOLI, This Medallion is significant because Lieutenant-Colonel John Basil Welch "Army Medical Corps" was Mentioned in Despatches and Awarded the "DSO" Distinguished Service Order Medal Bronze /Round /Crown with Anzac on lower part Australia on back with southern cross1915 ANZAC ON FRONT "J.WELSH" ON BACKmedal, anzac, gallipoli, medalion, welch -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, Pre 1917
... Zealand, 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. He was awarded a "Mention in Despatches... Zealand, 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. He was awarded a "Mention in Despatches ...Walter Peake was from Bendigo Victoria. He enlisted in New Zealand, 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. He was awarded a "Mention in Despatches". Died of Wounds (DOW) 1.6.1917. Refer cat no’s 1794, 1793.2, 1791.3, 1229P.Photo, sepia tone re Walter Peake in uniform. Photo is mounted on cardboard with brown edging.photography - photographs, military history, nz, -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Statuette, Simpson and His Donkey, Unknown
... and was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his act of bravery.... was killed in action on 19 May 1915 and was awarded a Mention ...John Simpson Kirkpatrick enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps serving as a stretcher bearer at Gallipoli. With the help of a donkey he recovered wounded from the battlefield, often under fire. He was killed in action on 19 May 1915 and was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his act of bravery.Simpson and his donkey has become the most famous of the images arising from Australia's Gallipoli Campaign in the First World WarA small statuette depicting a World War 1 Australian serviceman assisting a wounded comrade who is riding on a donkey. This statuette is made from pewter and symbolises the brave deeds of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick who, during the early days of the Gallipoli campaign, similarly assisted a number of wounded servicemen. This Army Medical Corps serviceman was a stretcher bearer and commonly known as "Simpson". The statuette is mounted on a stained wooden base which has a small title plate at its front edge.Title plate inscribed "SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - NOTICE, MID WW2, c.1944
... Budge of Caulfield. It is the cover letter for Mention... for Mention in Despatches certificate. Quarto size, black typewriting ...W F R BUDGE VX48105, refer Cat No 2721 for his service details..1) Letter from Australian Military Forces to Mrs J F Budge of Caulfield. It is the cover letter for Mention in Despatches certificate. Quarto size, black typewriting. .2) Envelope, strong paper, black typewriting. Originally addressed to Major Budge 2/24 Bn AIF. It has been redirected to Mrs J F Budge, of Caulfield, Victoria. .2) Envelope marked top centre: "On His Majesty's Service" Rear: "3 post office stamps & a red pencil cross covers both sides"awards, documents, letters, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
... and enlisted in New Zealand. He was " Mentioned in Despatches... and enlisted in New Zealand. He was " Mentioned in Despatches ...Walter Peake No 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. He was from Bendigo and enlisted in New Zealand. He was " Mentioned in Despatches". This framed photo was one of a number that originally hung in the foyer "Gallery of Honour" at the Soldiers Memorial institute Pall Mall Bendigo which is now the Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No 8003. Refer also 1794, 1793.2, 1791.3, 1792P. These items came into the Museum since it opened in 1998.Portrait photo, B & W set on a cream background re W Peake. Photo is in a dark stained wood frame. Brown wooden frame - glass front - cardboard backing. Head and shoulder, sepia photo in uniform. Mounted on fawn cardboard. By Bartlett Bros, Bendigo"Cpl Walter Peake Died of Wounds received in action 1.6.1917"brsl, smirsl, n.z.e.f -
St Kilda Historical Society
Certificate - Military honour, Mention in Despatch Lt Col RE Courtney, 1919
... are mentioned in despatches (MiD) are not awarded a medal... are mentioned in despatches (MiD) are not awarded a medal ...Service personnel of the United Kingdom or Commonwealth who are mentioned in despatches (MiD) are not awarded a medal for their actions, but receive a certificate and wear an oak leaf device on the ribbon of the appropriate campaign medal. Lieutenant-Colonel R E (Richard Edmond) Courtney was the Commanding Officer of the 14th Battalion for the period August 1914-1915, including the Gallipoli Campaign. The certificate was signed by Winston Churchill as Secretary of State. It appears to be an official duplicate of the original.Duplicate of original certificate on white paper that has discoloured with age, and is printed on one side in black, endorsed with red typewriting and signed in black ink.On front: typewritten endorsement 'Lieutenant-Colonel RE Courtney 14th Battalion (Victoria) Australian Infantry" and handwritten signature of Winston Churchill. On back: typewritten endorsement 'duplicate'richard edmond courtney, 14th battalion aif, wwi -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
... was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.... service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches. medals ...William Frank Rouden Budge "ED"No VX48105 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. He was WIA twice , at Tobruk then Alamein losing his left leg. At discharge from the Army on 7.1.47 he was a Major in 2/24th Aust Infantry Battalion. During his service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re W F BUDGE .1) 1939 - 45 star .2) Africa Star .3) Defence Medal .4) War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp "MID" .5) Australian Service Medal .6) Elizabeth 11 coronation medal 1953 .7) Efficiency Medal with clasp "Australia". .8) Tobruk Commemorative medal "VX 48105 W F R BUDGE"medals, military, history, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CERTIFICATE, MEMORIAL SCROLL, LETTER, 1) 9.4.1917. .2 & .3) post WW1
... .1) Certificate re the award of "Mention in Despatches... Mention in dispatches .1) "New Zealand Force, No 6/1688 Lce-Cpl W ....2 & .3) these are issued to next of kin of soldiers who never returned from the Great War. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.2, 1792P. Walter was from Bendigo Victoria and enlisted in NZ..1) Certificate re the award of "Mention in Despatches" to Lce-Cpl W Peake in a gilded wood frame. .2) Memorial Scroll re W Peake. Parchment paper with Coat of Arms at the top, the text is standard for all Scrolls with space at the bottom for individual names. Mounted in a wood frame with a section at the bottom for more details. .3) Memorial letter from the King on cream coloured paper, red coat of arms at the top, text is standard for all these letters. Mounted in a wood frame. .1) "New Zealand Force, No 6/1688 Lce-Cpl W Peake, 1st Bn Canterbury R" .2) "Cpl Walter Peake Canterbury Inf Regt N.Z.E.F". "Died of Wounds 1.6.1917" .3) " Buckingham Palace, George I"documents - certificates, letters, military history, memorial scroll, mention in dispatches -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, Cpl Sperry BODSWORTH
... as a Prisoner of War. Bodsworth was awarded a Mention in Despatches.... was reported as a Prisoner of War. Bodsworth was awarded a Mention ...Photograph of Private later Corporal Sperry Bodsworth born 27/8/1909. In 1940 aged 30 years he enlisted in the Army and assigned to the 2/21 Battalion. On 13/12/1941 the Battalion was deployed from Darwin to Ambon in the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia, to form part of "Gull Force". The Battle of Ambon occurred between 30 January to 3 February, 1942. In April 1942 Bodsworth was listed as missing and on 1/6/1942 was reported as a Prisoner of War. Bodsworth was awarded a Mention in Despatches.The Battle of Ambon (30 January – 3 February 1942) occurred on the island of Ambon in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), during World War II. Japan invaded and conquered the island in a few days, facing Dutch, American and Australian forces. The chaotic and sometimes bloody fighting was followed by a series of major Japanese war crimes. Allied casualties in the battle were relatively light. However, at intervals for a fortnight after the surrender, Japanese personnel chose more than 300 Australian and Dutch prisoners of war at random and summarily executed them, at or near Laha airfield. In part, this was revenge for the sinking of the Japanese minesweeper, as some surviving crew of the minesweeper took part.. Three-quarters of the Australians captured on Ambon died before the war's end. Of the 582 who remained on Ambon, 405 died. They died of overwork, malnutrition, disease and one of the most brutal regimes among camps in which bashings were routine. Blood Oath, a 1990 Australian feature film is based on the real-life trial of Japanese soldiers for war crimes committed against Allied prisoners of war on the island of Ambon, in the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia), such as the Laha massacre of 1942.Brown timber frame containing black and white photograph of WW2 Soldier wearing slouch hatww2, gull force, ambon, sperry bodsworth, pow -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Box, Dentist's Box, Early 20th century
... and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and was mentioned... and was mentioned in despatches. In Warrnambool Davidson was a keen ...This is an empty box but the cover tells us that it was a box used for dentist materials from William Davidson, the Warrnambool dentist. Davidson (1870-1945) came to Warrnambool in 1892 and set up his dental business in the Tozer Buildings in Kepler Street. By 1915 Davidson had one of the most extensive dental practices in the Western District. He served in World War One and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and was mentioned in despatches. In Warrnambool Davidson was a keen sportsman, being active in the cricket and bowls clubs. He retired in the early 1940s. This box is of some significance as it came from the dental practice of William Davidson, a prominent dentist in Warrnambool for nearly 50 years. It also shows the type of box used by dentists in the early 20th centuryThis is a cardboard box reinforced at the edges with metal clips. It is light brown in colour and is printed on the top of the box with the details of William Davidson the Warrnambool dentist.‘W.J. S. Davidson, Surgeon Dentist, Kepler Street, Warrnambool, Telephone 304’william davidson dentist, warrnambool dentists -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Major-General Sir Henry Edward Colville - South Africa
... in 1880. Colville had expeditions and was mentioned in despatches... and was mentioned in despatches on numerous occasions. In 1893 he succeeded ...Henry Colville was educated at Eton and then entered the Grenadier Guards in 1870. He was appointed Aide-de-Camp to General the Honorable Sir Leicester Smyth, commanding the forces in South Africa in 1880. Colville had expeditions and was mentioned in despatches on numerous occasions. In 1893 he succeeded Sir Gerald Portal as Commissioner for Uganda, received the Central Africa Medal, made Knight Commander of the Order of St Micael and St George and received the second class Order of the Brilliant Star of Zanzibar. He served in the Second Boer War and during the early part he commanded the Guards Brigade, including during the Battle of Modder River in 1899.Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.henry colville, eton, greadier guards, aide-de-camp, south africa, commissioner for uganda, central africa medal, knight commander of the order of st michael and st george, order of the brilliant star of zanzibar, battle of modder river, second boer war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
... 18.1.1918 and Mentioned in Despatches 25.5.1918. The Beehive Store... 18.1.1918 and Mentioned in Despatches 25.5.1918. The Beehive Store ...Robert Oswald HENDERSON had previous service in the Militia dating from 1899 with the 67th Battalion. He enlisted in the AIF with the rank of Major as 2IC in the 38th Bn on 1.5.1916 at the age of 41 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to Lt Col to command the 39th Bn 15.2.1917, hospital 17.9.1917 with Defective vision, appears to a have rejoined his unit same day, WIA 29.3.1918 GSW to left thumb, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, KIA 29.9.1918 near Bony on the Hindenburg Line. Buried by the Rev W.A.Moore on 1.10.1918. He was awarded the DSO 18.1.1918 and Mentioned in Despatches 25.5.1918. The Beehive Store was a major Department Store in Pall Mall Bendigo.Photo of the Australian War Grave in France of Lt Col. R O HENDERSON DSO 39Bn. KIA. Headstone reads "Placed here in Loving Memory by/ BEEHIVE STAFF Bendigo". Message written on back of photo states he was buried at St Emilie, a town about 6 miles N E of Perrone.On back of Frame "Photo Mrs J H Henderson" photos, graves, framed, ww1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Past presidents, Myd Lewis: Personal History. Legacy (L8)
... and completely omits to mention that he was President in 1969 and held... mentioned in Despatches. He served in the British Army Royal ...Hugh Myddelton Lewis ('Myd') (1911-1995) wrote a brief account of his association with Melbourne Legacy which is more an explanation of the work of Legacy than a personal history and completely omits to mention that he was President in 1969 and held both an OBD and a Croix de Guerre and twice mentioned in Despatches. He served in the British Army Royal Artillery in the Western Desert from 1939-41 and in France and Germany from 1944-1946, leaving the army in 1955 with the rank of Colonel and moving to Melbourne in 1958. In civilian life he worked as the Manager of Public Affairs with C.R.A. until retiring in 1973. During this time he worked tirelessly for Legacy on many committees and was Chairman of the Co-ordinating Council from 1974-1976.Legacy is identified as 'one of the most important influences' for three decades of his life. Another example of the exceptional men who served as Melbourne Legacy Presidents.White A4 x 2 pages with black type.Hand written in black biro: 'L8/16' Hand written in blue biro: 'Myd Lewis 29/10/97(?)' (illegible initials)past presidents, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, unknown
... /As a Company Sergeant Major he was Mentioned in Despatches" Top right... Araugo/As a Company Sergeant Major he was Mentioned in Despatches ...Labels below photographs. Left) "Lt. S. De Araugo/As a Company Sergeant Major he was Mentioned in Despatches" Top right "Pte W. Howard No.763, A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ Pte F. Poliness No.114, A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ Pte S. De Araugo No. 49. A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ All from Bendigo District they volunteered to go in an attack with/Albert Jacka V.C., M.C. and Bar No,465, D Coy 14th Batt. AIF on/Gallipoli in May 1915. In this attack Jacka won the first Australian VC./ In WW1 Howard was wounded 3 times in the attack. He survived and/ in 1917 as a Corporal he was taken P.O.W. at Bullecourt. Bottom right: "S.E. De Araugo and A. Jacka both as Sergeants./ Place and time unknown. Donated by Mrs Kathleen Williams, Bendigo." Photograph - framed. Photograph- collection of 3 black and white photograph. Left - portrait of a soldier in uniform. Top right - group photograph full portrait of 3 soldiers in uniform. Bottom right - 2 soldiers sitting on a bench. Berlow each photograph - names and description of soldiers in black print on white background.` Frame - timber with decorative moulding, bown stain finish. Mount in dark green with second inner mount with dark brown edge. Glass front and cardboard/paper backing. photography, framed photographs, accessories, ww1 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Victory Medal
... of Gnr Fraser have been swapped over). A member mentioned... of Gnr Fraser have been swapped over). A member mentioned ...The Victory Medal was authorised in 1919 to commemorate the victory of the Allied Forces over the Central Powers. Each of the Allied nations issued a ‘Victory Medal’ to their own nationals. Each nation used the standard ribbon but used different designs on the medal to reflect national identity and custom. A number had the figure of Victory on the obverse. Australians were awarded the medal issued by Great Britain. The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. FRASER, Thomas 2186The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. (it should be noted that the ribbons on the 2 medals of Gnr Fraser have been swapped over). A member mentioned in despatches (MID) for service during World War 1 wears a bronze spray of oak leaves on the Victory Medal ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been ‘mentioned'. When a ribbon alone is worn a slightly smaller insignia is worn as a ribbon emblemThe Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, British War Medal, 1918
... . Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned in despatches for Gallantry... during 1919 and 1920. Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned ...The British War Medal 1914-20 was iInstituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The British War Medal was awarded for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Those eligible included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned in despatches for Gallantry in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux, 27 April, 1918. The British War Medal completes a trio of medals awarded to Lieut. E. S. Holgate, including the 1914-15 Star and the Victory Medal. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The British War Medal is round and made of cupro-nickel. It features the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The British War Medal has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of purple. The colours have no particular significance. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. Inscribed around outer edge of obverse: 'GEORGEIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:' Impressed around edge of medal: 'LIEUT.E.S.HOLGATE. A.I.F.' Inscribed on the reverse '1914 1918'medal, 1918, world war 1, british war medal, w w 1, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate e s, holgate medal -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Naval General Service Medal 1915-62
... on the original medal. Members mentioned in despatches for operations... on the original medal. Members mentioned in despatches for operations ...The Naval General Service Medal (NGSM) was instituted in 1915 for service in minor Naval war-like operations. As is the case with other ‘general service' medals the NGSM is always issued with a clasp denoting the area of operations. Subsequent service is recognised by the award of further clasps to be worn on the original medal. Members mentioned in despatches for operations recognised by the NGSM 1915-1962 after 11 Aug 1920 were approved to wear a bronze oak leaf on the medal ribbon. Clasps There have been sixteen clasps issued for the NGSM 1915-1962. These are: Persian Gulf 1909-1914 Iraq 1919-1920 NW Persia 1919-1920 NW Persia 1920 Palestine 1936-1939 SE Asia 1945-46 Minesweeping 1945-51 Palestine 1945-48 Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945-53 Malaya Yangtze 1949 Bomb and Mine Clearance, Mediterranean Cyprus Near East Arabian Peninsula Brunei Medal The NGSM 1915-62 is cupro-nickel medal with the obverse having the effigy of the reigning sovereign at time of issue. The reverse bears an image of ‘Britannia' in a chariot pulled by two sea-horses. The NGSM 1915-62 ribbon has a wide white central stripe, flanked by two red pin-stripes, further flanked by two white stripes, which in turn are flanked by two red outer stripes.naval general service medal -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Legatee William Donovan Joynt VC Memorial Address, 1986
... includes his service to Legacy. It mentions his war service... and Europe. He was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous service ...A Legacy Memorial Address from 1986 after the death of Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. When Legatee Joynt passed away on 5 May 1986, he was the club's oldest member and was an original member of the Legacy movement from 1923. The article includes his service to Legacy. It mentions his war service beginning with joining the Victorian Rifles in 1911. He served with the 8th Infantry battalion in Egypt and Europe. He was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous service in 4 famous battles, Ploygon Wood, at Guerudecourt, at River Lys defending Hazebrouck and when he won the VC at Chuignes near Villers-Bretonneux. See also his citation at 02024. He served again in the Second World War. It also recounts his employment and travels over the years. He was involved with Colart Studios and it grew into printing company WD Joynt & Co Pty Ltd which became Dominion Press.A record of Legatee Donovan Joynt from his personnel file.Copy of 3 pages if a Legacy Memorial Address about Legatee William Donovan Joynt.vale, donovan joynt -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Melbourne Legacy, Miss Dorothy Vines, 1955
... of the Royal Red Cross in 1943 and was also mentioned in despatches... of the Royal Red Cross in 1943 and was also mentioned in despatches ...The newsletter from August 1955. It featured photos of the Legacy staff, including Miss Dorrie Vines the Matron of Stanhope. It summarises her life before joining Stanhope on 11 November 1946. She had served with distinction overseas during World War 2 as a Major with the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps. At the beginning of 1940 she went to the Middle East and served as Senior Sister of No.1 Casualty Clearing Station and shortly afterwards was appointed Sister-in-charge of the No.3 Casualty Clearing Station. She returned to Australian in 1943 and was appointed Matron of a hospital in Alice Springs and in 1944 she again left Australia for New Guinea as Matron of the 2/11 Australian General Hospital. For her war service she was awarded the medal of an Associate of the Royal Red Cross in 1943 and was also mentioned in despatches. Miss Vines remained at Stanhope until her retirement in December 1966.Newsletter outlining news of Junior Legatee activities also occassionally contained information about staff.Black and white printed article about Miss Vines from Newsletter published August 1955. Volume 9 Number 2staff, residences, dorothy vines -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print
... of Saint John Mentioned in Despatches ... of Saint John Mentioned in Despatches colonel sir ernest edward ...Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. Born 12 July 1907 Major Plains, Victoria Died 2 July 1993 (aged 85) Service/branch Australian Army Years of service 1935–1946 Rank Colonel Unit Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 2/2nd Casualty Clearing Station Commands held No.1 Allied General Hospital Battles/wars World War II Battle of Greece North African Campaign Syria-Lebanon campaign South West Pacific New Guinea Campaign South East Asia Campaign Awards Companion of the Order of Australia Knight Bachelor Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Officer of the Order of the British Empire Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John Mentioned in Despatches Black timber frame containing coloured caricature of saluting Army Officer with flag in background.Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop - Anzac Day 1993 Print No 455 of 500colonel sir ernest edward dunlop, "weary" dunlop, surgeon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, WW1
... , the Award of Mention in Despatches in December 1917, awarded..., the Award of Mention in Despatches in December 1917, awarded ...Photograph Augustus Elliott Pegler. He had 4 years pre WW1 service in local unit Mildura. Enlisted No 967 in C Coy 38th BN on 29.1.1916 age 20 years 7 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, appointed L/Cpl 3.3.1917, WIA 1st occasion 8.6.1917 GSW to Cheek, rejoin unit 5.8.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 17.10.1917 GSW to Abdomen severe, rejoin unit 28.3.1918, the Award of Mention in Despatches in December 1917, awarded The Military Medal 31.8.1918 during the attack on Inferno Trench leading his Lewis Gun Team, appointed Sgt 3.9.1918, embark for Australia 12.6.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.7.1919. (For reference - 38th Battalion in dog trench near Guillemont Farm during attack on Hindenburg Line, near Bony, Ref - Vol IV - CEW Bean - The AIF in France 1917 (Ref) Page 605 (58). Refer also Cat No 7502 Photograph - black and white portrait photograph of soldier in uniform, on paper. Mount - dark green cardboard. Frame - timber, mid brown stain colour, with glass front and cardboard backing.photograph, portrait, ww1, framed accessories -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Honorary Colonel Hammer, 1950 circa
... (DSO), Mentioned in Despatches (MID), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star...), Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Mentioned in Despatches (MID), 1939 ...This tunic and cap were worn by Major General H H (Tack) Hammer CBE DSO & Bar, ED when Honorary Colonel 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1959-1960 Hammer had pre-WWII service with 8th Battalion and 17th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment. He served with the 6th Division in North Africa and Greece before becoming Commanding Officer of 2nd/48th Battalion. On return from the Middle East, Hammer commanded the 15th Brigade throughout two years of fighting in New Guinea and Bougainville. After the war, Hammer became Commissioner for Repatriation in Victoria and continued his military career in the Citizens Military Forces, commanding the 2nd Armoured Brigade and later 3rd Division. Open-neck officer's 'Blues' tunic with gold braided general's epaulettes and Major General's embroidered badges of rank; gilt general's buttons; red and gold braided aiguillette and white gloves. Uniform worn by Major General H H (Tack) Hammer when appointed as Honorary colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Medals awarded to Major General Hammer are Commander of the British Empire (CBE), Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Mentioned in Despatches (MID), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939-45, British War Medal, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal, Efficiency Decoration (ED). General's peak cap with gold bullion hat badge and double row of oak leaves on peak. Medals on display are replica.8/13 vmr, military, hammer, honorary, colonel, general, world war two, wwii, cmf -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Victory Medal
... by Great Britain. A member mentioned in despatches (MID... issued by Great Britain. A member mentioned in despatches (MID ...The Victory Medal was authorised in 1919 to commemorate the victory of the Allied Forces over the Central Powers. Each of the Allied nations issued a ‘Victory Medal' to their own nationals with all of these having the figure of Victory on the obverse as a common feature. Australians were awarded the medal issued by Great Britain. A member mentioned in despatches (MID) for service during World War 1 wears a bronze spray of oak leaves on the Victory Medal ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been ‘mentioned'. When a ribbon alone is worn a slightly smaller insignia is worn as a ribbon emblem. Eligibility The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. The Medal The Victory Medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION', all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The Ribbon The Victory Medal ribbon has a ‘two rainbow' design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. No 19 Farrier Sgt William Stephens, a 26 year old station hand of Drouin, Vic, enlisted RHQ 4 LH Regiment on 21 August 1914.Embarked 19 October 1914, A Squadron 17 April 1916, sick (malaria) 10 Aug 1917, 14 Army General Hospital , Abbassia, 18 Aug, rejoined Regiment 11 Jan 1918, Returned to Australia 15 Nov 1918. Militia service with 13 LH Regt Full size medal with ribbon, unmountedSGT W STEPHENS 4 LHR AIFvictory medal, sgt stephens 4 lh -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee William Donovan Joynt VC, 1986
... includes his service to Legacy. It mentions his war service... in Egypt and Europe. He was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous ...An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin in 1986 on the death of Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. The first three pages are the VALE notice and then there were additional pages about his VC citation and his life. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. When Legatee Joynt passed away on 5 May 1986, he was the club's oldest member and was an original member of the Legacy movement from 1923. The article includes his service to Legacy. It mentions his war service beginning with joining the Victorian Rifles in 1911. He served with the 8th Infantry battalion in Egypt and Europe. He was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous service in 4 famous battles, Ploygon Wood, at Guerudecourt, at River Lys defending Hazebrouck and when he won the VC at Chuignes near Villers-Bretonneux. See also his citation at 02024. He served again in the Second World War. It also recounts his employment and travels over the years. He was involved with Colart Studios and it grew into printing company WD Joynt & Co Pty Ltd which became Dominion Press.A record of Legatee Donovan Joynt. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Copy of 11 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.vale, donovan joynt