Showing 630 items matching "military history-aif"
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Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW2, The Military History & Information Section AIF (Middle East), "ACTIVE SERVICE WITH AUSTRALIA IN THE MIDDLE EAST", 1941
... The Military History & Information Section AIF (Middle East)..."ACTIVE SERVICE WITH AUSTRALIA IN THE MIDDLE EAST" Book BOOK, WW2 The Military History & Information Section AIF (Middle East) ...Refer Cat No. 7504, 7505, 7506, 4 book collection.Hardcover book. Cover - cardboard, with light brown buckram cover with dark brown print on front and spine. Illustration in dark brown - soldier in silhouette. End papers - illustrated brown and cream colour tones - maps back and front, 128 pages - cut, plain, cream colour paper, illustrated colour, black and white and sepia illustrations, photographs, paintings.books, army, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - BOOK SET, Australian War Memorial Set of 20, 1) 1919; .2) & .6) 1942; .3) & .12) 1943; .4), .7), 8), &.16) 1953; .5), .9) & .14) 1945; .10) 1941; .11) & .20) 1954. .13) & .14) 1944;
... .10) The Military History & Information Section AIF (Middle East)...Australian War Memorial Set of 20 Literary work BOOK SET .1) Angus & Robertson Ltd .7), .8) & .9) Serving Personnel of RAN. .10) The Military History & Information Section AIF (Middle East) .10) The Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial .15) The Volunteer Defence Corps .20) The Australian Corps of Signals .6), .7), . 8), .9), .10), .12), .14), .16), .17), .19), .20) Halstead Press .4), .5), .6), .8), .9) & .12) Australian War Memorial .8) & .15) Australian War Memorial .2), .3), .11), .14), .16), .17), & .19) Australian War Memorial ...Set of Books commonly called 'As You Were' from WW1 and WW2. Green cloth. .1) Australia in Palestine (WWI) Book, hard cover, cardboard in centre of cover is silhouette of a Light Horseman & horse. Print is black ink, 153 pages. Illustrated with photos, drawings & maps. .2) These Eagles. Story of the RAAF at War. Book, green hard buckram cover, 200 pages. Front cover has black print with outline drawing of an eagle. Illustrated with photos, drawings. .3) RAAF Log - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front has profile of a pilot, black print, 200 pages, illustrated with photos, maps. paintings & drawings. .4) RAAF SAAG - The RAAF at War. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter Pilots in black ink, black print. 200 pages, illustrated with photos, drawings & paintings. Book, green buckram hard cover. Front cover has drawing of 2 Fighter pilots, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & paintings. .5) Victory Roll - The RAAF at War. Book, green buckram, black print, 200 pages, photos, drawings & charts. .6) HMAS Green buckram hard cloth cover, cloth cover with black text. 200 pages, black & white print, black text on white paper. .7) HMAS Mk II. Book, green buckram hard cover, black & white text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .8) HMAS Mk III Book , green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. 200 pages, illustrated colour prints. .9) HMAS Mk IV Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper. Illustrated colour prints. .10) Active Service with Australia in the Middle East. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 129 pages. .11) Soldering on the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 200 pages. Rising Sun badge at bottom right hand corner. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .12) Khaki & Green with the Australian Army at Home & Overseas. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 204 pages. Front cover has a layout of words khaki & green, 2nd tone in light yellow. Illustrated with black & white photos, paintings, & drawings. .13) Jungle Warfare with the Australian Army in the South West Pacific. Book, brown buckram hard cover, light brown ink. Image at bottom of Australian soldier in jungle, 208 pages. Illustrated with photos, paintings, maps & drawings. .14) Stand Easy. After the Defeat of Japan, 1945. Book, light green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 208 pages. Image of soldier, both arms outstretched, smiling. Illustrated with photos, maps, paintings, & drawings. .15 On Guard with the Volunteer Defence Corps. Book, green & black buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 172 pages. Illustrated with colour prints, & black & white photos. .16) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1946. Book, green buckram hard cover, tan & black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .17) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1947. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .18) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1948. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 202 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .19) As You Were. A Cavalcade of Events with The Australian Services from 1788 to 1949. Book, green buckram hard cover, green text on white paper, red & green diagram, 194 pages. Illustrated with black & white photos & colour prints. .20) Signals. Story of the Australian Corps of Signals. Book, green buckram hard cover, black text on white paper, 196 pages. In the corner of the front cover is the badge with motif of the Australian Corps of Signals. Illustrated with photos & drawings..1) 4214 TPR J E Neilson Year 1919 F E Addlem 1962 .books-military, museums, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW2, H. D. WELLS, " B Company Second Seventeenth Infantry", 1984
... ...Military HIstory...AIF...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Owner and donor details - See Cat No. 5836.3. Books Military HIstory AIF WW2 Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black print on front and spine. ...Owner and donor details - See Cat No. 5836.3.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black print on front and spine. Illustrated front, black ink, Rising Sun Badge above light green and dark green unit colour patch. Dark green background. 175 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.books, military history, aif, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - PERSONAL NARRATIVE, WW2, T. Hamilton, "SOLDIER SURGEON IN MALAYA", 1957
... ...Military History...AIF...Publications Books Diary Military History AIF 2/4th Casualty Cleaning Station Lt.Col Hamilton Handwritten details. ...From Book dustcover flap. "Soldier Surgeon in Malaya is a racy/ and realistic record of the work done/ by the 2/4th Casualty Cleaning Station/ of the 8th Division in Malaya and/ Singapore in 1941-42".Hardcover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard with green colour buckram. Red colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, black and red print on yellow and green background. Illustrated front with a drawing of three soldiers assisting three soldiers who are injured. Flaps - with printed information. 218 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated - black ink print as chapter ornamentation line drawings and map facing title page. End papers - front and back green ink print of a "map of Singapore Island". Inscriptions noted front end paper and title page. Handwritten details. Front end paper - blue ink pen - "Clyde Rutherford/ 23 Main St/ Cobram". Title page - black ink pen - "DONATED BY BENDIGO YMCA/ 2009". - Black ink stamp -'BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ BOX 42/ LONG GULLY 3550".publications, books, diary, military history, aif, 2/4th casualty cleaning station, lt.col hamilton -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MILITARY HISTORY, WW2, Alex E. Perrin, "THE PRIVATE WAR OF THE SPOTTERS", 1990
... ...Military History...AIF...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields From the title page: "THE/ PRIVATE WAR/ OF THE / SPOTTERS/ A HISTORY OF THE/ NEW GUINEA AIR WARNING WIRELESS COMPANY/ February 1942-April 1945" Publications Books WW2 New Guinea Military History AIF Handwritten details - blue ink pen. ...From the title page: "THE/ PRIVATE WAR/ OF THE / SPOTTERS/ A HISTORY OF THE/ NEW GUINEA AIR WARNING WIRELESS COMPANY/ February 1942-April 1945"Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, with green colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper. black, orange and white print on green colour background. Illustrated - front, copy of an artwork depicting a soldier within jungle foliage holding binoculars, aircraft and camp structures in the background. Flaps with printed information. 296 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photography, drawings and maps - including front and back end papers. Inscription noted on front end paper. Handwritten details - blue ink pen. "Len Burke" publications, books, ww2, new guinea, military history, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, Post 2000
... ...military history...Aif...Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields .1) GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT No 825 G Coy 7th Batt AIF, KIA. CHARLES WRIGHT No 5241, 16th R's 6th Batt AIF, KIA. Refer 780 for their service details plus brother Thomas Wright "MM" also 1227P. photography - hotographs military history Aif mm .1) In print below photo: GEORGE WRIGHT .2) In print below photo: CHARLES WRIGHT .1) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier GEORGE WRIGHT in uniform. .2) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier CHARLES WRIGHT in uniform, wearing webbing. ....1) GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT No 825 G Coy 7th Batt AIF, KIA. CHARLES WRIGHT No 5241, 16th R's 6th Batt AIF, KIA. Refer 780 for their service details plus brother Thomas Wright "MM" also 1227P. .1) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier GEORGE WRIGHT in uniform. .2) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier CHARLES WRIGHT in uniform, wearing webbing..1) In print below photo: GEORGE WRIGHT .2) In print below photo: CHARLES WRIGHT photography - hotographs, military history, aif, mm -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - BOOK, Eric Fairey & the 38th Battalion History Committee, the 38th Battalion AIF, 1920
... military...history...aif...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. This is his copy. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents. military history aif Book, soft cover, greyish colour. title at top with figure of a soldier in centre. ...Hughy Pippin 1895 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. This is his copy. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents.Book, soft cover, greyish colour. title at top with figure of a soldier in centre. Official history of the 38th Btn AIF.military, history, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - DIARY, c.pre 1915
... ...military history-aif...Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields William John Dennis No 3287 (born Eaglehawk, enlisted Bendigo) in the 11th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 29.7.15 aged 18 years. Embarked for Eygpt 11.10.15. Transferred to the 58th Batt 17.2.16. Transferred to the 57th Batt15.3.16. Hospital with Scabies on 11.4.17. Hospital with PUO on 1.7.18 then Inflamation of the left knee 14.7.18. Discharged from the AIF 23.8.19. PUO, Pyrexia unknown origin, feverish. documents-diaries military history ...William John Dennis No 3287 (born Eaglehawk, enlisted Bendigo) in the 11th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 29.7.15 aged 18 years. Embarked for Eygpt 11.10.15. Transferred to the 58th Batt 17.2.16. Transferred to the 57th Batt15.3.16. Hospital with Scabies on 11.4.17. Hospital with PUO on 1.7.18 then Inflamation of the left knee 14.7.18. Discharged from the AIF 23.8.19. PUO, Pyrexia unknown origin, feverish.Diary of W J DENNIS on ruled note paper. 19 pages of entries. 4 pages of addresses. The diary covers the period 11.10.1915 to 15.4.1919.Diary is handwritten in ink.documents-diaries, military history-aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - POSTER WW1, FRAMED
... ...military history-army...AIF...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Copyright J W SANDERS (late AIF). documents-posters military history-army AIF Printed top section of frame: “RECORD OF THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE IN THE GREAT WAR 4TH AUG. 1914 - 28TH JUNE 1919” Black decorative wooden frame without glass. ...Copyright J W SANDERS (late AIF).Black decorative wooden frame without glass. Poster in colour with white border & cardboard backing. Poster shows history of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Australian Divisions, also campaign medals.Printed top section of frame: “RECORD OF THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE IN THE GREAT WAR 4TH AUG. 1914 - 28TH JUNE 1919”documents-posters, military history-army, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION, C. 1914 - 1918
... military history...Photography...AIF...Refer Reg Nos 102.4 Medals, 104 Certificate. military history Photography AIF .4) Bottom centre in white print: C. ...Photos from WWI belonged to Walter Henry SMITH Reg No 1572. Refer Reg Nos 102.4 Medals, 104 Certificate..1) Copy of sepia photo of Walter Henry SMITH seated, showing 3 WIA bars. .2) Copy of sepia photo depicting 2 soldiers, 1 standing, 1 seated, both wearing pith helmets. .3) Copy of sepia photo of 15 AIF soldiers & 2 children. .4) Copy of sepia photo depicting soldiers from C Company 25th Battalion eating in front of a tent. .5) Copy of sepia portrait of 5 AIF soldiers, 3 standing, 2 seated. .6) Copy of sepia portrait of 2 AIF soldiers. .7) Copy of elderly man wearing RSL badge - Walter H SMITH. Metallic brass covered frame..4) Bottom centre in white print: C. COMP. 25 BATTALION. 16.5.15 HAVING DINNER IN OUR NEW DINING ROOMmilitary history, photography, aif -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Sapper J A Ross WW1, 1917
... Military History...Uniforms AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Message on back written Aug 1 1917, posted after landing October 3 1917 Military History Uniforms AIF Correspondence Sepia toned postcard from Sapper J A Ross No 19115 25/2 Div B 29 CoEngrs AIF sent to Mary written at Seymour Australia Postcard Sapper J A Ross WW1 ...Message on back written Aug 1 1917, posted after landing October 3 1917Sepia toned postcard from Sapper J A Ross No 19115 25/2 Div B 29 CoEngrs AIF sent to Mary written at Seymour Australiamilitary history, uniforms aif, correspondence -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS WW1, Post 1919
... Military History...8th Bn AIF...Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Albert MacDonald (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) No 7556, enlisted on 28.6.1917 age 19 years in the 25th reinforcements 8th Bn AIF. Embark for England 21.11.1917, disembark 9.1.1918, embark for France 15.7.1918, WIA Gassed 28.8.1918, rejoin unit 18.9.1918, attend Musketry School 5.10.1918, rejoin unit 21.11.1918, RTA 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF 21.9.2019. Military History ...Albert MacDonald (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) No 7556, enlisted on 28.6.1917 age 19 years in the 25th reinforcements 8th Bn AIF. Embark for England 21.11.1917, disembark 9.1.1918, embark for France 15.7.1918, WIA Gassed 28.8.1918, rejoin unit 18.9.1918, attend Musketry School 5.10.1918, rejoin unit 21.11.1918, RTA 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF 21.9.2019..1) British War medal 1914 - 1918 .2) Ribbon for .1) .3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919. .4) Ribbon for .3) .5) White cardboard box and lid for .1) .6) White cardboard box and lid for .3) .1) & .3) Around medal edge, “7556 Pte A MacDonald 8 BN. A.I.F” .5) & .6) Same as .1) & .3) except .5) “ 67586/M.D.3”, .6) “70715/M.D.3” military history, 8th bn aif -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchAlbum - Photos, shot down GHerman planes, probably Middle East WW2
... . ______ / Supplied by Military History / & Information Section AIF / for personal enjoyment only / and on condition that it will / not be reproduced in any form..... ______ / Supplied by Military History / & Information Section AIF / for personal enjoyment only / and on condition that it will / not be reproduced in any form. ...Batch of 5 black and white photographs of downed aircraft, German/ Italian.Photograph No. ______ / Supplied by Military History / & Information Section AIF / for personal enjoyment only / and on condition that it will / not be reproduced in any form.crashed planes,, beached planes,, world war 2, ww2, midddle east -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - CURRENCY, OCCUPATIONAL FORCES, Japanese Government
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Notes issued by Japanese Forces to be able to control economy of occupies countries. Part of a collection re Thomas Leslie Wilkinson 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 7996.6 for his service history ...Notes issued by Japanese Forces to be able to control economy of occupies countries. Part of a collection re Thomas Leslie Wilkinson 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 7996.6 for his service history.Three five Centavos Notes from Philippines. White paper, blueish in the middle and No. 5 in top corners. Around edges, grey colour patterns. Some Japanese writing at the bottom. On back No. 5 on each corner and in centre and some stylistic patterns on note.On front "The Japanese Government", "Five Centavos" PJ.philippines, occupational currency -
Bendigo Military MuseumPainting - PAINTING UNFRAMED, OIL ON CANVAS, Sharon HACKETT, "MY FATHER'S WAR", 2023
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Information from artist. " Oil painting titled/ My Father's War! by Sharon Hackett/Phd/ My father, John Peter Hackett served in World/ War Two. This painting by myself is an expressionist realist oil painting, about / a young man serving in/ New Guinea". John Peter HACKET V146209 Enlisted 27.01.1942 aged 18 years 6 months. No discharge date. States on Attestation form 609 days 2nd AIF, 485 days overseas. Painting Military History ...Information from artist. " Oil painting titled/ My Father's War! by Sharon Hackett/Phd/ My father, John Peter Hackett served in World/ War Two. This painting by myself is an expressionist realist oil painting, about / a young man serving in/ New Guinea". John Peter HACKET V146209 Enlisted 27.01.1942 aged 18 years 6 months. No discharge date. States on Attestation form 609 days 2nd AIF, 485 days overseas.Painting - oil painting in colour, with red, yellow, blue and black. Style - expressionist realist. Artist's signature bottom left. Unframed canvas on timber.painting, military history, ww2, new guinea -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - Map Extract - Charterhouse of Mendip, John James Raisbeck, Unknown
... AIF appointment was terminated 17 July 1919. He went on to serve the Survey Section RAE and Australian Survey Corps, including in the Second World War, having been promoted Captain then Major and Officer Commanding Army Headquarters Cartographic Section until February 1940. He retired after 33 years of service to military survey, and after serving the Corps in two world wars, on 4 July 1943 with the retired rank Lieutenant-Colonel. He was the author of the article ‘A Short History...AIF appointment was terminated 17 July 1919. He went on to serve the Survey Section RAE and Australian Survey Corps, including in the Second World War, having been promoted Captain then Major and Officer Commanding Army Headquarters Cartographic Section until February 1940. He retired after 33 years of service to military survey, and after serving the Corps in two world wars, on 4 July 1943 with the retired rank Lieutenant-Colonel. He was the author of the article ‘A Short History ...Map extract showing the towns of Cheddar, Rodney Stoke, Westbury and a smaller town of Easton. The area depicted is part of Somerset, England. Map is hand drawn by J.J. Raisbeck date unknown. John James RAISBECK was born on 4 July 1880 at Christchurch New Zealand. He served 4 years (Citizen Military Force - CMF) in 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment in Central VIC with the rank 2nd Lieutenant. He was the first Australian appointed to the Survey Section RAE, on 16 April 1910, as a draughtsman which was his civilian profession, with the rank Warrant Officer, honorary 2nd Lieutenant. He was required to resign his commission in the CMF. He supervised the draughting work of the Section in Melbourne and was largely responsible for the mapping standards and specifications set in the production of the Cowes one-inch-to-one-mile military map, which became the enduring Australian standard. He was also responsible for supervising the printing of the maps by the Victorian Government Printer. He was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the AIF Survey Corps draft on 6 December 1917 (from Melbourne) embarking for England on 22 December 17. He was attached to the Australian Corps Topographic Section in France from 21 April 1918 to 5 March 1919 serving as Second-in-Command and as Officer Commanding. He was promoted Lieutenant 15 October 1918, attending the AIF Survey School, Southampton in 1919, returning to Australia 23 June 1919, before his AIF appointment was terminated 17 July 1919. He went on to serve the Survey Section RAE and Australian Survey Corps, including in the Second World War, having been promoted Captain then Major and Officer Commanding Army Headquarters Cartographic Section until February 1940. He retired after 33 years of service to military survey, and after serving the Corps in two world wars, on 4 July 1943 with the retired rank Lieutenant-Colonel. He was the author of the article ‘A Short History of the Military Survey of Australia, 1907-1936’, published in The Australian Surveyor, Sept 1, 1937Map extract slightly larger than A4. Scale: One Inch to One and a half Mile. 1:31680, 9 x copiesSignature of "J.J. Raisbeck" bottom right-hand cornerroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - OFFICIAL HISTORY WW1, C.E.W.BEAN Volumes 1-6 et al, 1934 - 1942
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Books History WW1 2. - .12) Black ink stamps [two] Title page "High School/ Library/ Eaglehawk" - School crest "EHS/Via AQUILEE" Back end papers - "High School/ Library/ Eaglehawk". 9. Felt tip pen marks on top of pages. Hard cover book set. Cardboard, red buckram, gold print on spine. Pages - cut, plain, off white. Illustrated - black and white and colour photographs, maps and illustrations. 1. Vol 1. The story of ANZAC 1 (Third edition) 662 pages. 2. Vol 2. The story of ANZAC (Eighth edition) 975 pages. 3. Vol 3. The AIF ...Hard cover book set. Cardboard, red buckram, gold print on spine. Pages - cut, plain, off white. Illustrated - black and white and colour photographs, maps and illustrations. 1. Vol 1. The story of ANZAC 1 (Third edition) 662 pages. 2. Vol 2. The story of ANZAC (Eighth edition) 975 pages. 3. Vol 3. The AIF in France 1916 (Ninth Edition) 1036 pages. 4. Vol 4. The AIF in France 1917 (Eighth Edition) 1030 pages. 5. Vol 5. The AIF in France 1918 (Sixth Edition) 825 pages. 6. Vol 6. The AIF in France 1918 ( ? Edition) 1099 pages. 7. Vol 7. Sinai and Palestine (Eighth Edition) 844 pages. 8. Vol 8. Australian Flying Corps (Eighth Edition) 493 pages. 9. Vol 9. The Royal Australian Navy (Seventh Edition) 649 pages. 10. Vol 10. The Australians at Rabaul (Seventh Edition) 412 pages. 11. Vol 11. Australia during the War (Fifth Edition) 922 pages. 12. Vol 12. Photographic Record of the War. (Twelfth Edition) 753 pages (Glossy white paper).2. - .12) Black ink stamps [two] Title page "High School/ Library/ Eaglehawk" - School crest "EHS/Via AQUILEE" Back end papers - "High School/ Library/ Eaglehawk". 9. Felt tip pen marks on top of pages.books, history, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BATTALION HISTORY, Ron Austin, As Rough as Bags, 1992
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "As Rough as bags"/ The History of the 6th Battalion, 1st AIF/ 1914-1919. ..."As Rough as bags"/ The History of the 6th Battalion, 1st AIF/ 1914-1919.Hard cover book with dust cover. Cover - cardboard, red buckram with gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, white print on front, spine and back. Background - blue and red colours. Illustrated - front - black & white photograph. troops on Parade, at top small gold Rising Sun emblem. Back - black and white photograph, two troops resting. 394 pages, paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photographs, portraits, maps and diagrams. End papers - illustrated, sepia, troops within a beach scene.Front end papers - handwritten blue ink "23-3-97".books, history, ww1, 6th battalion -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - SWAG, CANVAS, GAIRS, c.1939
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refers to history of Edmond Paget Seymour, VX102058 (V25458). Enlisted 15/8/42 into 2nd AIF ...Refers to history of Edmond Paget Seymour, VX102058 (V25458). Enlisted 15/8/42 into 2nd AIF age 43, Discharged 13/6/43. Rank Lt.Colonel. Last unit was 14 Armoured Regiment Initially in CMF - enlisted in Dec 1936. WW2 Model of a swag. It has a hood/bag section which acts as a carry bag or pillow. The main body would form a type of "A" frame style. The right side has strong US pattern press clips to keep it shut. It has a mattress (probably Kapok) which is clipped in and is formed of 14 cotton covered cells. The bottom of each cell has a black waterproof material. The whole swag rolls up and fits inside the hood section for transport.At the top of bag/hood is: "E.P. SEYMOUR".ww2, swag, sleeping kit -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - 38th BATTALION AIF, Bendigo Advertiser Pty Ltd, 1920
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The official story and history of the 38th Battalion A.I.F. published in 1920 and foreword written by Rt. Hon. W.M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia. Passchendaele Barracks Trust Book 38th Battalion Book 73.1 and 73.2 1. & 2. Two copies of medium size book of 110 pages depicting the story and official history of the 38th Battalion A..I.F. written by Eric Fairey. The second copy does show signs of wear and tear. Book 38th BATTALION AIF ...The official story and history of the 38th Battalion A.I.F. published in 1920 and foreword written by Rt. Hon. W.M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia.1. & 2. Two copies of medium size book of 110 pages depicting the story and official history of the 38th Battalion A..I.F. written by Eric Fairey. The second copy does show signs of wear and tear.passchendaele barracks trust, book, 38th battalion, book 73.1 and 73.2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Tobruk and the Western Desert
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Frederick Lloyd Carleton VX1555 served in the 2/23rd Battalion, 9th Division in the Middle East and in the Pacific. The images detail his day to day life at the front and on leave. He served during the siege of Tobruk and at El Alamein, and was a lifelong member of the Bendigo sub-branch of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Refer Cat No 142.7 for his full service history. .O1P) Captain Morrell is believed to be Francis Gordon Morrell VX48502. Enlisted in the AIF ...Frederick Lloyd Carleton VX1555 served in the 2/23rd Battalion, 9th Division in the Middle East and in the Pacific. The images detail his day to day life at the front and on leave. He served during the siege of Tobruk and at El Alamein, and was a lifelong member of the Bendigo sub-branch of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Refer Cat No 142.7 for his full service history. .O1P) Captain Morrell is believed to be Francis Gordon Morrell VX48502. Enlisted in the AIF 16.8.1916 age 27 with the rank of WO 2 No 4976 (had 9 years pre service) in14th Reinforcements 32 Bn AIF. Embarked for England 22.12.1917, embark for France 7.4.1918, WIA Shell Wound Buttock 15.5.1918, rejoin unit 18.8.1918, embark for Aust 22.1.1920, discharged 8.4.1920. Stayed in the Permanent Army. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF 1.7.1940 No VX48504. Overseas service listed as Middle East 16.11.1940 - 23.5.1942, New Guinea 8.9.1943 - 9.6.1944, Netherlands East Indies 16.5.1945 - 23.4.1946. He enlists then in the Interim Army No 3/133 on 1.7.1947 until 1.4.1950,, serves in Japan listed as 30.1.1948 - 6.5.1948. Discharged 1.4.1950 with the rank of Major. “Roms Reynard” is not yet identified.Collection of 76 photographs taken during service in 2/23rd in Middle EastSome photographs have inscriptions on the verso, and this information is included in the title information displayed when the images are clicked on.2/23rd battalion, tobruk, el alamein, western desert campain, fred carleton -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS WW1, Post 1918
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Thomas Wells No 4607. Died of Wounds 6.9.1918. Refer Cat No 9903.2 for his full service history and death. awards medals WW1 On the rim of each medal, "4607 DVR T Wells 52 BN AIF" Two medals unmounted, both have ribbons with a safety pin through. .1) British War medal .2) Victory Medal 1914 - 1919. ...Thomas Wells No 4607. Died of Wounds 6.9.1918. Refer Cat No 9903.2 for his full service history and death.Two medals unmounted, both have ribbons with a safety pin through. .1) British War medal .2) Victory Medal 1914 - 1919.On the rim of each medal, "4607 DVR T Wells 52 BN AIF"awards, medals ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - AUTOBIOGRAPHY, BCOF, Donald Henry NANCARROW, “MY JOURNEY’, 2017
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields “MY JOURNEY’ ‘ THE LIFE AND TIMES/ OF DONALD HENRY NANCARROW/ 1927-2017” 2nd AIF Service No VX 96723. Enlisted 21 March 1945. AWOL. To Japan- age 19 years March 1946. “Tour of Duty” in Japan ended September 1947. Discharged 9 October 1947 Books Military History ...“MY JOURNEY’ ‘ THE LIFE AND TIMES/ OF DONALD HENRY NANCARROW/ 1927-2017” 2nd AIF Service No VX 96723. Enlisted 21 March 1945. AWOL. To Japan- age 19 years March 1946. “Tour of Duty” in Japan ended September 1947. Discharged 9 October 1947Soft cover book Cover- front clear hard plastic, back black cardboard, metal spiral bound. Title page - black print on white paper 97 Pages- cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps Title Page- handwritten donors name Title Page- handwritten donors name- blue pen “ Carol NANCARROW/ Mob 0418 382 503books, military history, ww2, bcof, japan -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - BELT, BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP 1st AIF, Bendigo Independent Newspaper 1916, 1916
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refer to Cat 6631P J.A. Fleming for his service history. Pte Condic. This would be Pte James Andrew Condick No 15, enlisted 26.2.1916 age 30 years 7 months in D Coy 38th Bn, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital in England he rejoins 38th Bn in the field on 15.1.1917, transfers to 3rd Div Salvage Coy 21.1.1917, WIA 30.4.1918 Gassed, he returns to Australia late 1919. Boxing Belt AIF ...Refer to Cat 6631P J.A. Fleming for his service history. Pte Condic. This would be Pte James Andrew Condick No 15, enlisted 26.2.1916 age 30 years 7 months in D Coy 38th Bn, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital in England he rejoins 38th Bn in the field on 15.1.1917, transfers to 3rd Div Salvage Coy 21.1.1917, WIA 30.4.1918 Gassed, he returns to Australia late 1919.This is a broad leather belt, made in 2 pieces, hemmed at top and bottom edge. It has a large rectangular buckle which is engraved. The belt has three tarnished silver shields which are engraved. Between the shields are diamond shaped "holes", red, white and blue alternatively. The buckle is engraved. There are blank spaces of 5 missing winner's or other shields.The buckle is engraved: - "Presented to Champion Boxer of 38th Regiment A.I.F. by the Bendigo Independent Pty Ltd. Victoria Australia." On three shields:- 1.”Won by Pte Condic, June 1916, Bendigo” 2. “Won by WO Fleming J.A. HMAT Ronic August 1916” (“Ronic” This should be "Runic"'). 3. “Won by 2 LT Fleming J.A. Salisbury November 1916”boxing belt, aif, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, ANZAC SONGS, Signaller Tom Skeyhill, 8th Battalion AIF, "Soldier - Songs from ANZAC", c1915
... Military History WW1 ANZAC Songs Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark brown print on front and back on light brown background. Cover illustration dark brown sketch of a soldier in a trench (Sketch by Walter SEED). 40 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, sepia colour half portrait of "Signaller Tom Skeyhill". "Soldier - Songs from ANZAC" Book BOOK, ANZAC SONGS Signaller Tom Skeyhill, 8th Battalion AIF ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, dark brown print on front and back on light brown background. Cover illustration dark brown sketch of a soldier in a trench (Sketch by Walter SEED). 40 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, sepia colour half portrait of "Signaller Tom Skeyhill".books, military history, ww1, anzac, songs -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW2, Peter Fitzsimons, "Tobruk", 2006
... Military History WW2 Campaigns Tobruk Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, pale blue colour linen look buckram paper. Gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, gold, black and white print on front, spine and back with pale blue background. Illustrated - front (top) 2 Tobruk soldiers (bottom) patrol moving through barbed wire entanglements. Back - wounded soldier. 580 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - illustrated sepia tones - half portraits of "General Field Marshal Rommel and Corporal John Edmondson AIF ...Owner and donor details - see Cat No. 5836.3.Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, pale blue colour linen look buckram paper. Gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, gold, black and white print on front, spine and back with pale blue background. Illustrated - front (top) 2 Tobruk soldiers (bottom) patrol moving through barbed wire entanglements. Back - wounded soldier. 580 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - illustrated sepia tones - half portraits of "General Field Marshal Rommel and Corporal John Edmondson AIF".books, military history, ww2, campaigns, tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - GALLERY OF HONOUR, Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia, c. 1921 onwards
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room" brsl smirsl Plaque “THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. ...This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room"Plaque brass with curved corners with inscribed text in black with several scrolls around. Plaque is attached via 4 screws to a backing board onto a wall.“THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. This Gallery is dedicated in reverent gratitude”brsl, smirsl, plaque -
Bendigo Military MuseumFurniture - GLASS TOP CABINET, Major George LANSELL VD, C.1926
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields This cabinet with the "Book of Remembrance" (refer Cat No 8010) was originally placed in the foyer (vestibule) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1926. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was then placed in what is now the "Building and RSL History Room" brsl smirsl Remembrance "THIS CABINET and BOOK of REMEMBRANCE inscribed with the revered names of members of the AIF who enlisted from the Bendigo Military District and served in the GREAT WAR of 1914 - 1919 together with the names of those who subscribed to defray the cost of the Roll of HONOR on the FRONTAGE of this HALL were donated by MAJOR GEO.V.L. ...This cabinet with the "Book of Remembrance" (refer Cat No 8010) was originally placed in the foyer (vestibule) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1926. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was then placed in what is now the "Building and RSL History Room"Cabinet heavy timber construction with four legs, has a glass top that opens at the front and lockable. Has a red felt inset for the "BOOK of REMEMBRANCE". At the back of the cabinet set at an angle is a brass plaque with an inscription in black and red with scrolls around. The plaque is on a timber backing attached to the cabinet."THIS CABINET and BOOK of REMEMBRANCE inscribed with the revered names of members of the AIF who enlisted from the Bendigo Military District and served in the GREAT WAR of 1914 - 1919 together with the names of those who subscribed to defray the cost of the Roll of HONOR on the FRONTAGE of this HALL were donated by MAJOR GEO.V.L. LANSELL, V.D. PRESIDENT of the BENDIGO R.S & S.I.L.A as a token of gratitude for the generous and spontaneous public response to the appeal launched and conducted by him for the completion of the BENDIGO SOLDIERS MEMORIAL"brsl, smirsl, remembrance -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF TULLAROOP, FRAMED, Post WW1
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Item relates to John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF. Refer Cat No 41 for his service history. ...Item relates to John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF. Refer Cat No 41 for his service history.Certificate of Appreciation by the Citizens of the Shire of Tullaroop to Pte John S Howlett No 2676 59th Battalion AIF 1914-5-6. Black & white certificate with red and white flags at top. 6 x dignitaries of the day are pictured. White border mounted, glass front, timber frame with gold inner border & ply backing.certificates, framed, shire -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, 1940 - 1945
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Relates to Alfred Edward BOLAND 2nd AIF. Reg No 2473 for his service history. ...Relates to Alfred Edward BOLAND 2nd AIF. Reg No 2473 for his service history.Black & white photo of 23 Australian soldiers in front of a corrugated iron accommodation. Mounted on hard, tan coloured cardboard.Printed top R: AEBphotography, military
