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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Chris Masters, Uncommon soldier : brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers, 2012
... ...Military life - History...Australian army - History Military life - History The result of a six year immersive investigation, this is a penetrating and significant exploration of the nature of the modern Australian soldier - fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat, aid worker. ...The result of a six year immersive investigation, this is a penetrating and significant exploration of the nature of the modern Australian soldier - fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat, aid worker. Using the investigative and research skills that he is known for, Chris Masters turns his attention to the contemporary digger - war fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat and aid worker - linking the pioneering approaches to warfare of General Monash's time to the challenge of what lies ahead for Australian soldiers.Index, ill, notes, p.374.non-fictionThe result of a six year immersive investigation, this is a penetrating and significant exploration of the nature of the modern Australian soldier - fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat, aid worker. Using the investigative and research skills that he is known for, Chris Masters turns his attention to the contemporary digger - war fighter, peacekeeper, street-level diplomat and aid worker - linking the pioneering approaches to warfare of General Monash's time to the challenge of what lies ahead for Australian soldiers. australian army - history, military life - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Jobson, Christopher, Looking Forward Looking Back: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army
... Military life...Australia. Army - History...Army - Military life Australia. Army - History Soldiers - Australia Every Army marches to the tune of its customs and traditions. ...Every Army marches to the tune of its customs and traditions. The customs and traditions of the Australian Army reflect the often glorious legacies that define the Army today/Every Army marches to the tune of its customs and traditions. The customs and traditions of the Australian Army reflect the often glorious legacies that define the Army today/australia. army - military life, australia. army - history, soldiers - australia -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - Terang WWI soldiers, They served with courage: the history of Terang WWI soldiers and nurses on our war memorial, March 2020
... Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This book records the 400 soldiers listed on the Terang War Memorial and provides the only comprehensive documentation of these soldiers and their WWI military experiences and life beyond the war. military history world war i soldiers terang war memorials A comprehensive summary of the World War 1 service of the soldiers listed on the Terang War Memorial A4 sized soft bound book with image of obelisk war memorial on three steps with name plaques on the faces of the obelisk which is framed by green trees; title in white, sub-title in white on black strip They served with courage: the history of Terang WWI soldiers and nurses on our war memorial Book Terang WWI soldiers Terang & District Historical Society Inc. ...A comprehensive summary of the World War 1 service of the soldiers listed on the Terang War MemorialA4 sized soft bound book with image of obelisk war memorial on three steps with name plaques on the faces of the obelisk which is framed by green trees; title in white, sub-title in white on black stripnon-fictionA comprehensive summary of the World War 1 service of the soldiers listed on the Terang War Memorialmilitary history, world war i, soldiers, terang, war memorials -
Bendigo Military MuseumLiterary work - STORY BOARD - FRAMED - WW1, Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc. et al, C.2008/09
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refer Cat No. 1280. "JACK GRINTON No. 1043, " 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1280 for Service History. "BERT GRINTON No. 5024" 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1320P for Service History. Framed Accessories Camera on the Somme WW1 38th Bn Grinton "A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Life ...Refer Cat No. 1280. "JACK GRINTON No. 1043, " 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1280 for Service History. "BERT GRINTON No. 5024" 38th Bn - Refer Cat No. 1320P for Service History.Story Board - framed. Story board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Illustrated - one black and white photograph, one colour photograph. Frame - metal with wood backing board."A CAMERA ON THE SOMME" "Life after 1919" Photographs - black and white - "Grinton family: Jack, Bert and Fred (back), and Arthur, May, Hughina and Emily (front) Tragowel 1920", Colour - "38th Battalion reunion hosted by the Grintons"framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - RECCOMENDATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1954, Sir George Lansell Bendigo RSL, 13.5.1954
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Willam John Turner. The recommendation details his awards of being made a Life Govenor twice, Fund raising for the POW efforts, RSL Relief fund, RSL Picnic Committee, Chairman & Organizer off, RSL Inter Units Social Club, President and Treasurer off and Committee. The originals of this submission are damaged and will be in later Cat No’s in the Turner collection. Cat No 8030 will detail his service history ...Willam John Turner. The recommendation details his awards of being made a Life Govenor twice, Fund raising for the POW efforts, RSL Relief fund, RSL Picnic Committee, Chairman & Organizer off, RSL Inter Units Social Club, President and Treasurer off and Committee. The originals of this submission are damaged and will be in later Cat No’s in the Turner collection. Cat No 8030 will detail his service history and more RSL involvement.Framed letter, frame is timber gold colour, frame backing is maroon colour with the letter I set. This is a copy of the letter for the reccomendation for a Life Membership of the RSL to William John Turner Bendigo Sub Branch. The letter is very specific as to the roles and fund raising undertaken by Turner over many years. The fund raising amounts in Pounds is quite large.Letter heading and signed, “Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo 13th May 1954” “Yours faithfully" "Sir George Lansell” Funds raised in Pounds, “£3891 - £4,100 - £2,000 - £938 - £200” The last figure was an annual amount raised.brsl, smirsl, life membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1960, RSL Inter Units Social Club, 28.3.1960
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The Life Membership relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his work and fund raising for the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee involvement with Bendigo Sub Branch and his WW1 service history ...The Life Membership relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his work and fund raising for the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee involvement with Bendigo Sub Branch and his WW1 service history. The Unit Social Clubs listed in an RSL Bendigo Annual report 1946 appear to be 6th, 38th, 57th Bn Associations, Railways Sub Section, Catholic War Veterans Association, POW Association (new member 1947).Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing for the certificate is maroon colour, certificate has ornate blue edging, RSL logo at the top followed by the details of the certificate, all print in black, signed and dated.Main points; “Inter Units Social Club - Life Members Certificate - Presented to Mr W.J. Turner for services rendered to the above club” “R C. Kuryke President” “H Skinner Secretary” Dated 28.3.1960”brsl, smirsl, certificate. -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo Benevolent Home, 14.10.1953
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. On the day the award was given Sir George Lansell acted on behalf of the President of the Benevolent Home Jtn Smalley. Another Life Govenorship was also give to Mr D.T. Langlands at the same time for the same work with the RSL. Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history ...The certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. On the day the award was given Sir George Lansell acted on behalf of the President of the Benevolent Home Jtn Smalley. Another Life Govenorship was also give to Mr D.T. Langlands at the same time for the same work with the RSL. Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate edging, at the top “Bendigo Benevolent Home - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, all print in blue & black, signed and dated, a red seal is in the bottom RH corner.Main points: “We certify that Mr W.J. Turner was duly appointed Life Govenor of this Institution on 14th October 1953” “J. Smalley President” “H. Truscott Vice President” “ ................... Hon Treasurer” “ J.H. Perryman Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - RECCOMENDATION LIFE MEMBERSHIP1954, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, 13.5.1954
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The letters are all related to William John Turner being recommended for a "Life Membership" of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Appears to be a final one although not officially signed. .2) .3) These are possibly earlier versions of .1) Cat No 8029 is a framed copy. Cat No 8030 is TURNERS Life Membership and his volunteer/committee work with the Sub Branch as well as his WW1 service history ...The letters are all related to William John Turner being recommended for a "Life Membership" of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Appears to be a final one although not officially signed. .2) .3) These are possibly earlier versions of .1) Cat No 8029 is a framed copy. Cat No 8030 is TURNERS Life Membership and his volunteer/committee work with the Sub Branch as well as his WW1 service history..1) Letter, paper with the letter head of the "Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman's Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo Sub Branch, all type/print in black signed in blue pen. .2) Letter paper typed in black and dated. .3) Letter paper typed in black and dated..1) "Bendigo Sub Branch 13th May 1954" - "Re: TURNER W.J" .2) "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo May 1954" .3) Same as .2)brsl, smirsl, letter, recommendation -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, KEITH PAYNE V.C, Keith Payne VC, "NO ONE LEFT BEHIND", 2021
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Keith Payne VC/ NO ONE LEFT/ BEHIND. A Memoir of Korea, Vietnam and Life Beyond the Battlefield. Foreword by Mark Donaldson VC Author - Keith Payne VC with Tony Park. Books History ...Keith Payne VC/ NO ONE LEFT/ BEHIND. A Memoir of Korea, Vietnam and Life Beyond the Battlefield. Foreword by Mark Donaldson VC Author - Keith Payne VC with Tony Park.Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, black colour buckram, white print on spine. Dust cover - paper, gold, white, black, pink print on front, spine, back and front and back flaps. Front and back illustrated with collection of three portrait photographs, two front, one back. 432 pages - paper- cut, plain, off white, illustrated colour, black and white photographs. End papers - crimson colour.books, history, autobiography -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - ALLIED POW'S, WW2, Joan and Clay BLAIR, "RETURN FROM THE RIVER KWAI", 1979
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Publication Book Military History POW's WW2 Handwritten details - grey lead pencil "16.95/ -R" Hardcover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, black colour buckram. gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, black and red print on white colour background. illustrated back and front - artist's impression of group of people on a life ...Hardcover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, black colour buckram. gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, black and red print on white colour background. illustrated back and front - artist's impression of group of people on a life raft at sea with the rising sun in background, in colour. 338 pages, cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. Front and back endpapers - illustrated black and grey map. Handwritten inscription front end paper.Handwritten details - grey lead pencil "16.95/ -R"publication, book, military history, pow's, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Alamein 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 ...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. .07P) CSM Lee. Believed to be Leslie Douglas Lee VX69519, enlisted 23.12.1941, Middle East service listed as 28.2.1942 - 25.2.1943, discharged 27.11.1945. Lt Fallon. Believed to be John Francis Fallon VX48644. Enlisted 31.7.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, WIA Blast perforation injury 30.10.1942, RTA 9.1.1943 Discharged 20.5.1943 with the rank of Capt. Rupert Rattray VX38937, enlisted 21.10.1940, Middle East service listed as 6.11.1940? - 8.8.1942, New Guinea service 21.2.1943 - 14.9.1943, discharged on 4.4.1946 with the rank of Major. Awarded the MC on April 22 when leading a raiding Party in Tobruk 1941, also awarded C In C’s card in 1941. Graham Grantham Anderson VX48780, enlisted 5.8.1940 age 21, DOW’s on 13.7.1942, he held the rank of Captain. Gilbert Ferguson Urquhart VX48258 enlisted 25.7.1940 age 29, KIA 22.7.1942, hel held the rank of Major. He had pre War service in the CMF from 9.1.1939 - 24.7.1940.Collection of 76 photographs taken during service in 2/23rd in Middle East.Some 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, cpt ferguson urquhart vx42858 -
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 ...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 MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Syria 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 ...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. .05P) Tom Francis. Believed to be Thomas Francis VX40096, enlisted 22.6.1940. Middle East service listed as 16.11.1940 - 31.1.1943, discharged Medically unfit with the Rank of WO 2 on 25.11.1943, awarded a Mention in Despatches. .10P) This could be Tom Francis .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 image is clicked2/23rd battalion, tobruk, el alamein, western desert campain, fred carleton -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Egypt Cairo and Haifa
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Photo, 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 ...Photo, 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.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 image is clicked on2/23rd battalion, tobruk, el alamein, western desert campain, fred carleton -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Egypt Cairo
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Photo, 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 ...Photo, 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.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 image is clicked on.2/23rd battalion, tobruk, el alamein, western desert campain, fred carleton -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Lebanon
... 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 ...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. .01P) Brigadier R.W. Tovell, CBE, DSO & Bar, ED - MID 5 times. He had 5.5 years pre WW1 service in the Cadets, on discharge he held the rank of Lieutenant. Enlisted in the AIF 28.4.1915 age 29 years, appointed Lt 6.7.1915 in 2nd Reinforcements 29th BN. Embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, embark for France 4.6.1916. He rose through the Ranks in various Commands to Brigade Major by 19.2.1918. Awarded MID24.10.1918, DSO & MID on 23.5.1919, MID on 30.10.1919. Appointment terminated in the AIF on 12.12.1920. Stayed on in the full time Army to be T/Brigader on 14.10.1939 to Command the 10th INF Brigade. Transfers to the 2nd AIF 1.7.1940 No VX46983and appointed to Command the 26th Brigade. Overseas service listed as Middle East 16.11.1940 - 10.11.1942. New Guinea 17.2.19144 - 21.3.1944 & 10.3.1945 - 23.3.1945, Darwin area 8.9.1944 - 19.9.1944. Awarded Bar to the DSO 30.12.1941, MID 26.6.1942 & 15.12.1942, CBE 15.4.1943. Appointed Deputy Adjutant General 3.5.1944, appointment terminated in the 2nd AIF on 20.12.1945, placed on the Reserve list of Officers with the rank of Colonel & Honorary Brigadier. Lt Col Evans VX478119. Bernard Evans had service going back to 1924. Enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 22.7.1940. His overseas service is listed as Middle East 16.11.1940 - 30.3.1943 - New Guinea 20.7.1943 - 10.11.1943, discharged fro m the AIF on 22.10.1945 with the rank of Colonel, awarded the DSO. .02P) Believed to be Benjamin Thomas Shiels VX58180, enlisted 24.6.1941, embarked for the Middle East 3.9.1941, KIA 29.10.1942. Joe Harrison 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 image is clicked on.2/23rd battalion, tobruk, el alamein, western desert campain, fred carleton -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRED CARLETON 2/23RD ALBUM, Australia Palestine Egypt
... 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 ...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.Collection of 76 photographs taken during service in 2/23rd in Middle East.Some images have inscriptions on verso. These are included in the title information displayed with each image as it is clicked on.2/23rd battalion, tobruk, el alamein, western desert campain, fred carleton, syrian campaign, rats of tobruk, cairo -
Bendigo Military MuseumHonour Board - SERVICEMENS CLUB BDSC HONOUR BOARD, Bendigo & District Servicemens Club, C.1979 onwards
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields As stated this board begins in 1978 and goes through to the year 2000 when the venue changed from a Servicemens Club to an RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8073P for the history of the Servicemens Club. Brsl smirsl Bdsc servicemen’s club “Bendigo & District Servicemens Club” On plaque, “ Donated by Thelma M Wareham” Honour Board rectangular shape pointed at the top, timber construction, text and markings in gold paint re the Presidents and Life members of the Bendigo & District Servicemen’s Club from 1976 - 2000. ...As stated this board begins in 1978 and goes through to the year 2000 when the venue changed from a Servicemens Club to an RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8073P for the history of the Servicemens Club.Honour Board rectangular shape pointed at the top, timber construction, text and markings in gold paint re the Presidents and Life members of the Bendigo & District Servicemen’s Club from 1976 - 2000. A plaque is in the bottom left hand corner re Donors details.“Bendigo & District Servicemens Club” On plaque, “ Donated by Thelma M Wareham”brsl, smirsl, bdsc, servicemen’s, club -
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 MuseumBook - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY RAF WW2, Larry FORRESTER, "Fly For Your Life", 1958
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields "FLY FOR YOUR LIFE" - The story of/ R.R. STANFORD TUCK, D.S.O., D.F.C. AND TWO BARS. Books Military History ..."FLY FOR YOUR LIFE" - The story of/ R.R. STANFORD TUCK, D.S.O., D.F.C. AND TWO BARS.Hard cover book Cover - cardboard, mid blue colour buckram with red print on spine. 319 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. front end papers - handwritten price notation and donation name.Front end papers - handwritten - black ink "1.00". - blue ink "Donated by / Peter Morrison"books, military history, ww2, biography, raf -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY WW2, Margery McDonald SMITH, "Half a Life", 1997
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Owner and donor details - see Cat No. 5836.3. "HALF A LIFE" "The Diary of a Tobruk Rat". From foreword "The man and soldier about whom this book is written is QX8135, Private E.H. (Snowy) ROSELT and the story is written by his daughter" Books Military History ...Owner and donor details - see Cat No. 5836.3. "HALF A LIFE" "The Diary of a Tobruk Rat". From foreword "The man and soldier about whom this book is written is QX8135, Private E.H. (Snowy) ROSELT and the story is written by his daughter" Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with paper adhered. Brown and black colour print on front, spine and back with dark beige background. Illustrated front to back - black print silhouette of a "Garry (Snowy) Roselt at Post R20, Tobruk - 1941". 197 pages - cut , plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs and maps. Front and back end papers - illustrated, sepia toned pages of a diary. front end papers - owners signature and author's signature.Front end papers - handwritten owner's information blue ink "B.D. Carr/ V6/32 Jan St/ Cheltenham, 3192" Handwritten author's signature black ink "Kind Regards/Marge Smith/ 28 Jan 1999"books, military history, ww2, tobruk, biography -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRAMED WW1 PHOTOGRAPH, Wayne Eels, C.2008/09
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The Grinton Collection. The other soldiers are unknown at this point. "G. Lifeboat drill". (left in hat) Jack Grinton - "Jack Grinton No. 1043, Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. Framed Accessories Camera on the Somme WW1 38th Bn Grinton HMAT Karmala "Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey". "G. Life ...The Grinton Collection. The other soldiers are unknown at this point. "G. Lifeboat drill". (left in hat) Jack Grinton - "Jack Grinton No. 1043, Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a group of men wearing life jackets preparing for a life-boat drill. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey". "G. Life-boat drill".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRAMED WW1 PHOTOGRAPH, Wayne Eels, C.2008/09
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The Grinton Collection. The lady is believed to be a Grinton relative. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. Framed Accessories Camera on the Somme WW1 38th Bn Grinton "Group 6: Life ...The Grinton Collection. The lady is believed to be a Grinton relative. Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal half portrait of an elderly woman. Background exterior wall of a timber building. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "I. Grinton relative". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - FRAMED WW1 PHOTOGRAPH, Wayne Eels, C.2008/09
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Photo taken at the Grinton home at Tragowel near Kerang in 1919. JACK GRINTON. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. BERT GRINTON No. 5024 38th Bn - Refer to Cat No. 1320P for service history. Framed Accessories Camera on the Somme WW1 38th Bn Grinton "Group 6: Life ...Photo taken at the Grinton home at Tragowel near Kerang in 1919. JACK GRINTON. Refer Cat No. 1280 for his service history. BERT GRINTON No. 5024 38th Bn - Refer to Cat No. 1320P for service history.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts an informal group portrait of two men and four women; two women seated. 3rd left, Bert Grinton. Background - verandah of timber house with a "WELCOME" banner suspended from verandah posts. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 6: Life after 1919". "C. Welcome Home". framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - COMPENDIUM WW1 - WW2, 4) A H Pettifer, Government Printer et al, 2) 14.2.1946; .3) 1.3.1919; .4) 30.11.1954 .5) 24.11.19? - WWI; .6) 31.10.1917; .7) 12.6.1917; .8) Page 1: 20.12.1915, Page 2: 10.12.1915, Page 6: 19.1915; .9) 10.9.1918; .10) 18.4.1919; .11) c.2.3.19?; .12) 18.9.1920; .14) post WWI; .15) 24.4.1920; .17) 18.4.1942; .18) 19.6.1943; .19) 18.3.1947; .20) 1944; .21) 1944; .23) 22.10.1941; .26) 13.9.1944; .27) 1.1944; .30) 7.3.1950; .31) 31.7.1944; .32) 16.4.1942; .33) 13.6.1946; .34) 6.5.1946; .36) a) & b) 3.11.1947; .37) 24.10.1951; .38) 24.9.1957; .39) 9.10.1957; .40) 19.2.1958; .41) 26.2.1958; .42) 1.3.1958; .43) & .44) 7.3.1958; .45) 25.2.1958; .46) 3.1.1948; .47) 26.2.1948; .48) 22.4.1958; .49) 24.2.1958; .50) 12.3.1958; .51) 6.1958; .52) c.Mar/Apr 1958; .53) 5.4.1958; .54) c.end WWII; .55) a.b. 13.6.1967; .56) 26.5.1967; .57) 18.2.1954
... Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer 2755.4 for his extensive service history and wards. .2) Details gifting of a pair of Japanese binoculars to Col H T ALLAN by Pacific Island Regiment. .3) Certificate issued by Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for War (The War of 1914-1918), awarded to Capt H T ALLAN MC. .4) Herbert Trangman ALLAN born 5.1.1895 at Woolwich, NSW. Middle name misspelled, should be Trangmar not Trangman. .6) Congratulating H T ALLAN on receiving the Military Cross award for leading 2 companies which had lost officers during action on Passchendaele Ridge on 9.10.1917. .7) Describes life behind the lines whilst H T ALLAN's battalion has been resting for a month. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer 2755.4 for his extensive service history and wards. .2) Details gifting of a pair of Japanese binoculars to Col H T ALLAN by Pacific Island Regiment. .3) Certificate issued by Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for War (The War of 1914-1918), awarded to Capt H T ALLAN MC. .4) Herbert Trangman ALLAN born 5.1.1895 at Woolwich, NSW. Middle name misspelled, should be Trangmar not Trangman. .6) Congratulating H T ALLAN on receiving the Military Cross award for leading 2 companies which had lost officers during action on Passchendaele Ridge on 9.10.1917. .7) Describes life behind the lines whilst H T ALLAN's battalion has been resting for a month. ...Herbert Trangmar Allan, refer 2755.4 for his extensive service history and wards. .2) Details gifting of a pair of Japanese binoculars to Col H T ALLAN by Pacific Island Regiment. .3) Certificate issued by Winston Churchill, Secretary of State for War (The War of 1914-1918), awarded to Capt H T ALLAN MC. .4) Herbert Trangman ALLAN born 5.1.1895 at Woolwich, NSW. Middle name misspelled, should be Trangmar not Trangman. .6) Congratulating H T ALLAN on receiving the Military Cross award for leading 2 companies which had lost officers during action on Passchendaele Ridge on 9.10.1917. .7) Describes life behind the lines whilst H T ALLAN's battalion has been resting for a month. Daily life consisted of training drills, sport & entertainment. Writer takes time to describe the countryside & weather. .8) Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results & his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant in 1915. .9) To Herbert Allan's father, Mr P Allan detailing the citation for awarding of the Military Cross to Herbert ALLAN. Original citation appeared in the London Gazette,5.4.1918. .10) Form addressed to Capt H ALLAN MC, 17th Battalion stating his period of enlistment in the 1st AIF was to expire 26.5.1919. .11) Letter from Lord BIRDWOOD (General) to Herbert ALLAN in response to a letter received 19.11.19?. General BIRDWOOD expresses his opinions on difficulties the allied troops face in their fight against the Japanese. .12) Letter to Capt H T ALLAN advising of MID oak leaves sent to him. Details guidelines for attaching oak leaves to both the larger Victory Medal & the small service dress medal. .13) Form details H T ALLAN's WWII Army No, Rank, Unit & Decorations & Medals held. The form has not been signed & dated. .14) Details service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN NX12229. Includes military service from 1912 - 1944, schools & courses attended, decorations, promotions & overseas service. .16) Form issued to H T ALLAN on 15.12.1939 granting permission to leave New Guinea for Australia & return within a period of 12 months. Issued by Customs Office in Salamaua. Lists H T ALLAN's age as 44, height 5' 10" & occupation. .17) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD GOC, AIF (ME) to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC congratulating him on being awarded the OBE for outstanding service at Tobruch. .18) Letter from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN, OBE, MC replying to ALLAN's letter of 15.6.1943. MORSHEAD is congratulating ALLAN on his appointment to New Guinea Force, also acknowledges his excellent service record. .19) Letter acknowledges H T ALLAN's resignation from the Office of Production Member of the Australian New Guinea Production Control Board, effective from 28.8.1946. .20) Major General WINDEYER commanded the 20th Brigade from 1942-1946. .22) Card sent from the CO of the 3rd Australian Anti-Tank Regiment. .23) Menu for Farewell Dinner held in the Officer's Mess of the 20th Infantry Brigade, Tobruch on 22.10.1941. .24) Menu & Toast list for Farewell Dinner to Brigadier J J MURRAY DSO MC VD. Attended by H T ALLAN & held in the Officers Mess, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion on 22.12.1941. .25) Invitation to Col H T ALLAN by Lady Gowrie (wife of Governor General Baron Gowrie) to attend a Luncheon at Government House, Canberra, ACT. .26) Letter to Major (T/Lt Col) H T ALLAN from Major W A JENNER advising him of his secondment to 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion & appointment to command 5 Aust Base Sub Area. .27) Application for Africa Star with Eighth Army Clasp signed by H T ALLAN & approved by Lt Colonel of 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion. H T ALLAN held the rank of Major (substantive) at the time of qualification, 1.3.1942 - 11.1942. He held the rank of Lt Colonel at the time of application in 2.1944. .28) Detailing changes in command & promotions including that of Lt Col H T ALLAN, dated 1.4.19? .29) For Lt Col H T ALLAN detailing movements required by First Australian Army command. .30) Acknowledgement & confirmation of Col H T ALLAN's application for campaign awards for WWII. .31) Letter addressed to Lt Col H T ALLAN from Lt Gen Stanley Sauige requesting information on New Britain for a forthcoming visit. .32) Certificate was presented to H T ALLAN on 16.4.1942 when he was awarded an OBE by King George VI. .33) Document details H T ALLAN's relinguishing of Command of the HQ of Pacific Islands Regiment. ALLAN also relinguished the rank of temporary Colonel & was transferred to the Reserve of Officers with rank of substantive Lt Colonel. .35) Official letter to Colonel H T ALLAN from Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. The letter acknowledges Col ALLAN's long & distinguished career during both peace & wartime. .36) a) & b) From H T ALLAN (assumed) to Prime Minister J B CHIFFLEY referring to the production of copra in New Guinea, the actions of the Commonwealth Bank in relation to planters & the collaboration of New Guinea natives with the Japanese. Assumed to be a copy of original. .37) Letter to H T ALLAN indicating he had been placed on the Retired List with the rank of Honorary Colonel. .38) Letter invites H T ALLAN to officially open the State Conference in Lae in late March or early April 1958. Invitation was extended due to H T ALLAN for distinguished service in PNG. .39) Letter to H T ALLAN thanking him for accepting the invitation to open the Papua & New Guinea State Conference in late March or early April 1958. .40) Letter from H T ALLAN to Lt Gen Sir Henry WELLS, Chief of the General Staff, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. ALLAN requests permission to wear his uniform for official engagements during his upcoming visit to New Guinea. ALLAN also offers advice on how to deal with native troops including serving time with them, learning their language & studying their customs. He suggests that this would help quell & dissent & revolt. .41) Reply from Major General DALY to HT ALLAN thanking him for his offer to spend time with the CO of the Pacific Island Regiment to address concerns with that unit. This meeting would coincide with ALLAN's upcoming visit to PNG. .42) HT ALLAN's reply to Major General T J DALY's letter of 26.2.1958. ALLAN requests an opportunity to discuss PIR issues with Major General DALY prior to his visit to PNG. .43) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's request for a meeting to discuss ongoing issues with the Pacific Island Regiment. .44) Letter from HT ALLAN to Brigadier D M CLELAND notifying him that he will be staying in Port Moresby on his way to the RSS&AILA Congress in Lae. .45) Lieutenant Colonel MCGUINN writes to invite Colonel ALLAN to visit the PIR during his visit to New Guinea at the end of March of the beginning of April 1959. .46) Letter of appreciation to H T ALLAN thanking him for his efforts in presenting the case for the Territory of New Guinea during the post WWII transition period. .47) Letter to H T ALLAN from New Guinea Citizens Association, Lae Branch, thanking him for his service on behalf of the people of the Territory of New Guinea. The association offered to send ALLAN a suitable present in recognition of his service. .48) Major General T J DALY's reply to HT ALLAN's suggestions for handling disquiet amongst the native troops in the Pacific Island Regiment. .49) Reply from Lieutenant General WELLS to H T ALLAN granting him permission to wear his uniform on his forthcoming visit to New Guinea. WELLS also notes that he has passed other requests made by ALLAN to Major General DALY. .50) Copy of H T ALLAN's reply to Lieutenant General WELL's letter of 24.2.1958 [.49)]. .51) A written account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's visit to New Guinea in 3.1958. Article appeared on p.65 & 67 of the 6.1958 edition of Pacific Islands Monthly. .52) Newspaper account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of the Native Ex Servicemen's Association. Colonel ALLAN spoke of the involvement of the Pacific Islands Regiment during WWII. .53) The Rabaul Times account of Colonel H T Blue ALLAN's opening of the Rabaul Branch of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Featured on p1, concluded p3. .54) Biographical account of Colonel H T ALLAN's service in WWI & WWII. In addition an account of his success in New Guinea between the wars is included. .55) a.b. Biography of Colonel H T ALLAN written by R W Robson who was the founder of the Pacific Islands Monthly. Article was written following ALLAN's death on 23.5.1967 aged 72. This item is a pre publication copy of Robson's article which appeared in the Pacific Islands Monthly. .56) Text of a valedictory given at the funeral of Colonel Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE, MC, ED, NX12229 held 26.5.1967 following his death on 23.5.1967. The speech summarized his life in both wars & civilian life. 57) Invitation issued to Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN to attend a Garden Party at Government House on 18.2.1954. At this function Colonel H T & Mrs ALLAN were to be presented to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.Herbert T ALLAN Collection. The contents are all of various size, the Album is the size documented. .1) Large teal green album containing 16 plastic pockets each with white card insert. Various documents & photos contained in each pocket. .2) Typed letter, black type on cream paper. .3) Certificate mounted on fawn card backed with dark brown veneer. Presented to Capt H T ALLAN MC for being mentioned in despatches on 7.11.1917. .4) New South Wales Birth Certificate extract, printed on pink paper with watermark. .5) Telegram on tissue paper to a sheet of cream paper. Pin located top L corner. Requests the attendance of Lt Herbert ALLAN, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. .6) Typed letter mounted on grey cardboard. .7) 2 page letter on foolscap paper, secured by pin top L corner. Written from France by Herbert (Bert) ALLAN & addressed to his father. .8) 11 pages secured with a clip top L corner. 1st document typed, 2nd handwritten, remainder printed. Relate to H T ALLAN's military exam results. .9) Typed letter from Department of Defence Base Records Office to P ALLAN. .10) Document, printed form to inform the recipient that their period of enlistment in the 1st AIF had expired. .11) 4 page handwritten letter on 2 sheets of paper. 1st page has a printed letterhead. .12) BR Form No 20. Typed formal letter from AIF Base Records Office to accompany Mentioned in Despatches oak leaves sent to the recipient. .13) Form AAFA36 used for recommending the awarding of an Efficiency Decoration. Form details service record & details of a serving soldier. .14) 1 large / 1 small page, numbered, detailing the service record of Lt Col H T ALLAN. Black type on cream paper. 2 pages are loose but evidence of attachment visible. .15) Bachelor of Arts Degree Certificate (testamur) granted by the University of Sydney, awarded to Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Printed on cream parchment. .16) Proforma document issued by the Territory of New Guinea permitting leave & return to the Territory. Printed 2 sides, black type on cream paper. .17) Letter on Australian Imperial Force letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .18 Letter on HQ2 Aust Corps letterhead from Major General MORSHEAD to Major H T ALLAN. .19) Typed letter on External Territories letterhead from J R Halligan to H T ALLAN. .20) Cream Christmas card folded in 2, sent to H T ALLAN. On front in black lettering is HQ 20th Australian Infantry Brigade below black Rising Sun emblem. Inside in black lettering is With Best Wishes for Christmas and New Year. Christmas 1944. .21) Cream card folded in 2. Front illustration depicts a devil figure riding a platypus & carrying a pennant with 2/13 on it. The devil is depicted attacking a German & Japanese soldier. Below the devil is a boomerang with Greetings Xmas 1944 printed on it. Illustration is in green & black. Inside on LHS is a message from 2/13 Battalion. On RHS is a list of 2/13 battle honours from 1940-1943. On back in black print is 1944-1945 New Guinea Australia. .22) Cream Christmas card folded in 2. Front illustration in brown with word Greetings in green. RHS inside printing in green & brown letters. Artillery badge on back in brown. .23) Cream card folded in 2. Typed menu on cream paper attached inside. Front cover illustrated with 20th Infantry Brigade colour patch & a rat over a scroll with words - So What? .24) Cream card folded in 2. On front black printing accompanied by 2/17 Battalion colour patch that is black over green diamond shape. Inside a list of Toasts & Dinner Menu printed in black. Back page for autographs. .25) Cream invitation card. Black cursive script printing below gold crown on front. .26) Typed letter on cream paper. .27) Typed foolscap application form to claim the Africa Star. .28) & .29) Message form filled with typed orders. .30) Typed letter acknowledging an application for campaign medals & listing eligible awards. .31) Typed letter on bond paper. .32) Certificate on cream parchment. Black print in cursive script. Text details the awarding of an OBE to the recipient. .33) Typed text on Australian Military Forces letterhead. Cream paper. .34) Typed text. Temporary note for H T ALLAN's discharge from AMF. .35) Typed letter on Commonwealth of Australia, Minister for the Army letterhead. .36) a) & b) 2 page letter in black type on cream paper. Pages are loose, letter unsigned. .37) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead. .38) & .39) 1 page typed letter on Return Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia, Papua & New Guinea Branch letterhead. .40) 1 page typed letter, unsigned. .41) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces letterhead on cream paper. .42) 1 page typed letter, unsigned on cream paper. .43) Single sided typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .44) Single sided typed letter on cream paper. .45) 2 page typed letter on folded cream paper bearing the letterhead of the Pacific Islands Regiment. .46) 1 page typed letter on cream, lined paper. .47) 1 page typed letter on cream paper. .48) 1 page typed letter on Australian Military Forces, Northern Command Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Brisbane letterhead on cream paper. .49) 1 page typed letter on Chief of General Staff, Australian Military Forces, Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne letterhead on cream paper. .50) 1 page copy of an unsigned letter on cream paper. .51) Magazine article: Building a New Nation in New Guinea : Some advice from Colonel Blue ALLAN. Black & white article with a 2nd small section stapled to the main page. Large page features a black & white captioned photo of a group listening to a uniformed Officer deliver a speech. Also features advertising front & back. .52) Newspaper article: Official Opening of Native Ex Servicemen's Club. Black & white typed newspaper article featuring a captioned black & white photo of a uniformed Australian Officer & a group of New Guinea Ex Servicemen. .53) a. b. c. Newspaper article: Master Blue Came Back to the Islands: 4000 Attend Club Opening. 3 Section article cut from a newspaper. One part is the banner of the newspaper with date published. Other sections contain the text of the article. The larger section features a black & white photo of an Australian Army Officer in uniform. .54) Newspaper article, untitled. Black & white typed newspaper article with black & white caricature of an Australian Army Officer featured. .55) a. b. Magazine article: The Story of a Big Man who Loved Soldiering. 2 page black & white typed article with sub headings. .56) Text of a Speech. 2 page typed text written for a valedictory given at a funeral. Pages connected with a staple in the top L corner. .57) Printed, cream card invitation to a Garden Party for the recipient to meet Queen Elizabeth II & The Duke of Edinburgh. Text is in cursive script under the Coat of Arms of Her Majesty. .2) Signature ? Capt S C PIR. .4) Date of issue typed: 30.11.1954 Name of recipient: Herbert Trangman Allan Stamped: T Wells, Registrar General NSW .5) Handwritten: To Lt Herbert Allan, Russell Hotel, Russell Square. Typed: Buckingham Palace OHS. Your attendance is required at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday next the Twentyeighth inst (28.11.19?) at ten o'clock am service dress please telegraph acknowledgement Lord Chamberlain London. Stamped: Central District 24 NO 19. .6) Signed in pencil: W Birdwood. In pencil on back: 15 x 12. .8) p1: Handwritten signature. Copy dated 29.12.1915. p2 Handwritten in ink: P Allan Esq, Mount Hunter Hill. Military Examination. Copy dated 29.12.1915. Handwritten in pencil: Results: H T Allan. Tactics - Distinction 92% HE Barff p3 Underlined in ink: 38th Infantry Herbert Trangmar Allan to be 2nd Lieutenant (provisionally). Dated 16 June 1914. p5 Handwritten: Total 139. Lieut Allan tied with 15 others for 20 place. p7, 9, 10 & 11underlined in ink: H T Allan. p8 Underlined in ink: Allan HT. .9) & .10) Signature in black ink. .12) Handwritten signature in black ink: On back handwritten signature in black ink: Clive Wilkinson, Buddong, Robinson St, Chatswood. Also ? Rd, Cremorne Pt. .13) Handwritten in black ink: Details of HT Allan's Commission Service from 16.6.1914 - 18.2.1946. .15) Handwritten signature of the University Chancellor, Dean of Faculty of Arts & Registrar. Handwritten name of recipient. Seal of the University of Sydney imprinted bottom LHS. .16) Handwritten in black ink: Details of recipient. Stamped in red ink: New Guinea Customs. Stamped in blue ink: H M Customs, Cooktown, dated 17.12.1939. Handwritten on reverse: Signature. Stamped on reverse in red ink: New Guinea Customs, dated 15.12.1939. .17) & .18) Handwritten signature: Major General Morshead. .19) Handwritten signature in black ink: J R Halligan. .20) Handwritten inside in blue ink: Lt Col Allan. Good wishes from your many friends here. Signed by Major General Windeyer. .21) Inside LHS handwritten in blue ink: Lt Col Allan & an indecipherable signature. .22) Inside RHS handwritten: To Major (Blue) Allan OBE MC from Lt Col? .23) On front handwritten in blue ink: H T Allan?. Inside in black ink & pencil are 19 signatures. .24) On front: 3 signatures in black ink & pencil. On back: 36 signatures in black & blue ink & pencil. .25) On back handwritten in black ink: Colonel H T Allan OBE MC, with 3 ink lines below name. .26) Handwritten in blue/black ink: Signature. Handwritten in blue pencil top R corner: A32/3477. Handwritten in black ink bottom L corner: Cond (?) 15/9A. Handwritten in black ink: Signature. .27) Stamped top R corner: 2/17 Bn Received 9.2.1944. Signature in black ink: H T Allan. Signature in black ink: ? Lt Col 2/17 Aust Inf Bn 10.2.1944 Page bottom in pencil: Blue will keep 1 1/4 for you? .30) Handwritten: Details of eligible medals. Handwritten signature: J C K Miller Capt 7.3.50. Handwritten bottom L corner: Col H T Allan Bottom R corner: OBE, MC, 1914-19, Victory, ED, MID 1914-18, MID 1939-45 On back: Steak & Kidney Morris ) Clark ) Vowood ) 10/- 70215 Maughan ) Allan ) .31) Top of page: Imprinted Coat of Arms Top LHS in black ink: TOP SECRET AND PERSONAL Handwritten signature: Stanley Sauige .32) Embossed top L corner: Seal of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Handwritten: Mary R. .32) Signed: Queen Mary, mother of George VI. .33) Handwritten signature. .34) Handwritten in blue ink: HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN 6 MAY 46 Handwritten signature. .35) Handwritten signature in blue ink: Joseph Francis, Minister for the Army. .37) Handwritten signature. .38) & .39) Handwritten signature: J W Knight. .41), .43) & .45) Handwritten signature in blue ink. .46) & .47) Handwritten signature in black ink: Henry G Eckhoff. .48) Handwritten signature in blue ink: With best wishes Yours sincerely T J Daly. .49) Handwritten signature in black ink: Yours sincerely H Wells. .57) Handwritten in black ink: Colonel & Mrs H T Allan.certificates, records, awards, administrative, compendium -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLETS SOUTH AFRICA WW1, c.1915
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Items collected by Bert HEWSTON on the way to England WW1, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2. documents - booklets military history - souvenirs Africa .1) Printed: “Native life in South Africa” .2) Printed: “Zulu in marriage costume SA” .3) Printed: “From South Africa” 3 x Souvenir booklets from South Africa. .1) Dark grey/brown cover with illustration of native children within an oval shape. ...Items collected by Bert HEWSTON on the way to England WW1, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.3 x Souvenir booklets from South Africa. .1) Dark grey/brown cover with illustration of native children within an oval shape. Contains colour prints of native people & places. 15 pages. .2) A coloured reproduction of a Zulu in marriage costume. Cream card cover with pale brown printing. Contains 3 x dried silver leaves fromTable Mountain fused to the inside back cover. .3) Photo post card of Promenade Pier, Cape Town which has 2 x dried silver leaves from Table Mountain fused to the inside the back cover..1) Printed: “Native life in South Africa” .2) Printed: “Zulu in marriage costume SA” .3) Printed: “From South Africa”documents - booklets, military history - souvenirs, africa -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post WW1
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Framed Jess Passchendaele Barracks Trust White sticker with black print front bottom RHS, bottom front & bottom back LHS: “73” Black / white photo of Sir Carl Herman JESS.on LHS. Life history ...Black / white photo of Sir Carl Herman JESS.on LHS. Life history in black / white print on white background on RHS. Both mounted on green backgorund with gold painted wooden frame, glass front, fawn cardboard backing. White sticker with black print front bottom RHS, bottom front & bottom back LHS: “73”framed, jess, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, C.2002
... Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields A.K. Geier, refer Cat No 601 for his service history. HMAS Perth Geier Bottom of certificate: “Freemantle Dockers photo of white anchors on the Subiaco Football Oval, representing crew of HMAS Perth who lost their lives in the above battle” Bottom of certificate: “Signed by WA State Office of DVA” Certificate, black print on white background commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait. Presented in memory of Allan Keith GEIER who lost his life ...A.K. Geier, refer Cat No 601 for his service history.Certificate, black print on white background commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait. Presented in memory of Allan Keith GEIER who lost his life in that battle during the sinking of HMAS Perth on 1st March 1942. Black plastic frame, glass front, fawn cardboard backing with support.Bottom of certificate: “Freemantle Dockers photo of white anchors on the Subiaco Football Oval, representing crew of HMAS Perth who lost their lives in the above battle” Bottom of certificate: “Signed by WA State Office of DVA”hmas, perth, geier -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, The War Diaries of Weary Dunlop, 1986
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Please note: A newspaper article & handwritten note included with book. books-diaries military history-army Handwritten in black in on front fly leaf: Donated in memory of Joyce & Edward Baker WWW2 Jan Pavich Sebastian 7/11/2012. Weary Dunlop saved my life ...Please note: A newspaper article & handwritten note included with book.Hard cardboard cover, red colour buckram with gold print on spine. Dust cover is red background with white print on front, spine & back. Colour portrait photo of Weary Dunlop on front, colour copy of a Jack Chalker water colour illustration of Weary Dunlop operating in a jungle hospital on back. 401 pages cut plain white paper, illustrated with black & white photos of illustrations, diagrams & photos. Auto biography diary. Fawn paper fly leaf front & first title page contain handwritten dedications.Handwritten in black in on front fly leaf: Donated in memory of Joyce & Edward Baker WWW2 Jan Pavich Sebastian 7/11/2012. Weary Dunlop saved my life when my mother was 6 months pregnant with me as no other Doctor would operate on her goiter. Weary saved my life because of this. Long live his memory Jan Pavich. Handwritten in blue ink on first title page: Joyce Baker with all possible good wishes Weary E E Dunlopbooks-diaries, military history-army -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, NAVY, Wally Evens & Members of Her Ships Company, HMAS Bendigo Corvette
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields A story of HMAS Bendigo, a literacy sketch comprised of contributions from some of the men who served in her; contributions that reflect the humour, frustration, tragedy and discomfort of life at in war time. books-military/history/navy HMAS Bendigo Hand written in black ink on notepaper attached with clear sticky tape to front end paper: “WK, DAVID INGRAM BORN IN BENDIGO” Soft cardboard cover, purple print on front & spine, red & black print on back. ...A story of HMAS Bendigo, a literacy sketch comprised of contributions from some of the men who served in her; contributions that reflect the humour, frustration, tragedy and discomfort of life at in war time.Soft cardboard cover, purple print on front & spine, red & black print on back. Sepia colour photo on front of HMAS Bendigo in camouflage paint. Back cover has a coloured photo of HMAS Bendigo banner which includes The Bendigo City Crest of the places served during WWII. 126 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps.Hand written in black ink on notepaper attached with clear sticky tape to front end paper: “WK, DAVID INGRAM BORN IN BENDIGO”books-military/history/navy, hmas, bendigo
