Blue cloth-bound book with white dust-jacket. The spine has a dark green strip running down the left side, the right side is white with green print. The front cover has diagonal blue, yellow,green, pink, blue lines diagonally in the bottom left corner. In the centre is an image of Major Norris in uniform, the title is printed above and around the image in blue print.non-fictionThe autobiography of Major-General Norris, Director-General of the Medical Services of the Australian Military Forces 1948-1955, and Deputy Director of the Medical Services of the 1st Australian Corps from 1943-45.sir frank kingsley norris, wwii, ww2, world war 1939-1945 medical care, military medical services

This collection of six documents (1915-1922) belonged to Charles Geary who was born in Warrnambool, the son of Thomas and Martha Ellen Geary in 1893. The collection documents his joining the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force A.A.M.C. Dental Reserve, his subsequent discharge and post military employment in the Town of Warrnambool as a Hackney Carriage Driver and later as a second class engine driver.. This collection gives examples of references and certificates of leave required to join the A.I.F. in 1916. The discharge certificate is a good example of what was given to military personnel after their services were no longer required. The llicense and certificate of competency show some of Charles' post war endeavours. Charles is listed on the Warrnambool Fire Brigade World War 1 Honour Roll as an active member. (.1) Typewritten refence on Robinson's Motor Pty. Ltd. green and navy printed letterhead with a purple ink stamp and black written signature and embossed company seal. (.2) Reference, handwritten in black ink on blue 8mm lined white paper with a 38mm printed margin. (.3) Black print on a cream certificate completed in black ink. (.4) Cotton woven paper certificate completed in blue, black and red ink with black ink thumb prints. (.5) Black printed Certificate number 1069 on cream paper completed in black ink. (.6) Peach coloured certificate with red printing on heavy weight paper completed in black ink and numbered 8313charles geary, australian army medical corps dental reserve, a.a.m.c., robinson's motor proprietary limited, geo powell, country fire brigades board of victoria, hackney carriage driver's license, second class engine driver, dental mechanic

Detailed records of his service with all his postings, oaths, medicals, casualty and demob. Re; "John Arthur Remington Alexander", No. 2237 AFC, 3rd Squadron. Also a number of items relating to the death of the Red Baron. Refer Cat No 7820.Blue folder of various records and documents of J>A>R> Alexander Np. 2237. Includes detailed history of his service and time in service. Also various documentation of his service records, enlistmebnt and demobilisation and some information on the Red Baron.ww1, service records, john arthur remington alexander, red baron

R.A.M.C. = Royal Army Medical Corps - British. Uniform issued to Captain McKenzie. refer Cat No. 7875.5 and 7876.2.1. Jacket - black and crimson colour wool velvet type fabric. Crimson colour fabric on collar and sleeve cuffs with gold braid edging. Mandarin collar with two gold and silver metal collar badges - crown, snake on pole, laurel wreath and ribbon scroll with lettering - "ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS" - British - Tailor made uniform. Shoulder epaulettes - gold colour twisted braid with two gold, blue and green metal rank pips = Lieutenant. on right epaulette. Gold colour metal buttons with shank, raised emblem and lettering - (same as collar badges). Lining - combination top gold colour, lower black colour silk fabric. Sleeve - white colour cotton fabric. At waist red leather lining strip. Brass colour metal belt hooks. Manufacturers label on white cotton fabric, inside on collar. 2. Trousers - stirrup pant style, black colour wool fabric, six button fly. Crimson colour, wool fabric. Three 1.5 cm strip down each side. Black colour bakelite buttons. White colour cotton fabric lining to waistband. At ankles - black leather straps with metal buckle. Manufacturers label on white cotton fabric label with black ink print and handwritten details - back, inside below waistband lining.1. & 2. Black ink print "HOLT & SON/ Military Tailors/ 20 Sackville Street, PICCADILLY, W". Handwritten black ink pen "T.F.C. McKENZIE/RAMC"uniform, ramc, british, ww1, service dress, mckenzie

Servicemen were issued this card upon return from service if they have previously had Malaria, in case the disease returns. Gives them their rights and the proper contacts if required. Item relates back to Cat No 4316.4Blue piece of cardboard. Card on one side headed "Medical Treatment for Malaria". From Repatriation Commission. details what to do if symptoms of Malaria returns - in small red writing. On other side lists Repatriation Local Medical Officer for District.Writing in as contact on back; "Dr Blumer A.C. 362 Chapel Street Bankstown"malaria, repatriation commission

VAD. To supplement the medical services of the Navy, Army and Air Force in time of War. Part of a collection re Bendigo Voluntary Aid Detachment. Refer Cat 7028 for the collection.1. This is a small pocket book. The cover is a light Khaki. Printing is in black ink. Title - Handbook of Voluntary Aid Detachments, Aust. Part 1, 1942. It has 23 pages of plans, army org and uniforms for VAD girls. 2. Small pocket book as above. Dated 1943. It has 24 pages of plans, Army Org and uniforms for VAD girls.1. Written on front cover is “D. M. Guest” Inside are numerous pencil amendments to regulations. 2. On front cover is a fraction of a black rubber stamp like a Post Office stamp.ww2, vad, booklets

The photos were in a collection of George Henry Haw No 128091 RAAF, enlisted 0n 22.3 1943 age 30 years initially in 79 Sqd RAAF Laverton. His overseas service is listed as from 16.6.1943 to 1.10.1944 on Goodenough, Kiriwina and Los Negros Islands. Then Madang from 5.6.1945 to 22.10.1945. Other service was Townsville QLD. Discharged from the RAAF on 18.12.1945 with the rank of LAC in No 2 Medical Recieving Station. Los Negros is in the Admiralty Islands, Goodenough is north of Milne Bay and Kiriwina is in the Trobriand Islands north of Milne Bay.Five photographs B & W relating to RAAF service in the Islands; .1) Group photo showing 51 personnel with an Aircraft behind. .2) Group photo showing 39 personnel with an Aircraft behind. .3) Three personnel standing beside a post with distances to various places. The post shows that they are on Los Negros Island. .4) Three Japanese POW’s in the back of a truck. .5) Five Japanese POW’s in the back of a truck with Americans on ground.photographs, raaf, islands, pow’s

Uniform issued to "George Henry HAW" 128091. Enlisted 22/8/43 - Discharged 18/12/45. Rank LAC No.2 Medical Receiving Station. Refer Cat No. 10052.5P for service history.Service dress style belt, dark blue wool fabric with black plastic and metal buckle and metal eyelets.uniforms, raaf, service dress, george henry haw

Uniform issued to "GEORGE HENRY HAW", 128091. Enlisted 22.03.43 - Discharged 18.12.45. Rank LAC No.2 Medical Receiving Station. Refer Cat No. 10052.5P for service history.1.2.3.4. Khaki colour cotton twill fabric. 1. Jacket - work dress style, with collar, four front pockets, top patch with button down flap. Lower - concealed with flap. As above pocket lining. Buttonholes - no buttons. Manufacturer's information - white cotton fabric. Owners information left lower pocket lining. On Right jacket sleeve - service chevron - red and khaki colour. 2. Belt - to above jacket - brown colour plastic button for buckle - no buckle. 3. & 4. Shorts - waistband with side strap and sliding metal buckles. Side pockets Three brown colour plastic fly with two beige colour plastic buttons at waistband. Manufacturer's information - white cotton fabric on waistband lining. Manufacturer's details - red ink print. 1. M.TX./ SIZE 16" on right pocket lining. Handwritten - black ink pen "128091/ G. HAW" 3.& 4. Black Ink print - "A^F/ V.324/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1944/ SIZE 2" Handwritten - black ink pen "128091" on waistband lining.uniforms, work dress, raaf, george henry haw

The letter is a standard one with spaces to add entries regarding an individual. The letter refers to Graeme Arthur Jones requesting he attend for a Medical examination at 7.15pm on 13.10.1966 and bring certain documents with him. Dated 3.10.1966 Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Letter, all print in black, typed entries in black, signed and dated."Registration No. 2026132"letter, medical, national service.

.1) The letter to Graeme Arthur Jones relates that on his medical examination for National Service it was recommended that a Specialist opinion would be sought and he would be notified of such. .2) This letter is a reply to .1) giving an address and time to report for a Medical appointment being "Mr Kingsley Mills Epworth Medical Centre, 62 Erin Street Richmond at 3.45pm Tuesday November 1966". Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details..1) Letter of white colour, text in red, all typed entries are in black, signed and dated. At the top is a Quote No, "2026132 PFH:MM". .2) Letter, same as .1) except for a date and Quote No, "2026132 PFH/ML"On .1) & .2) "Department of Labour and National Service". .1) "19th October, 1966" .2) ".............................letter, medical,

Alva Marie Bennetts. Alva initially enlisted as V515106 in the CMF, age 20 years on 19.2.1944 in the 4th Aust. AWS Training Battalion. From 23.3.1944 to 1.4.1944 she attended an Administration and Organizational Course and passed. transferred to LHQ Medical and Veterinary Stores. Transfers to No. 128 AGH QLD on 28.8.1944. On turning 21 she transfers to the AIF as VFX128835 on 1.9.1944 in AMC graded group 11. 12.11.1945 transfers to the Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilization Centre. promoted to the rank of Corporal on 24.9.1946. Embarks for Kure Japan with BCOF on 19.4.1947. Embarks for Australia 16.2.1949. Discharged from the Army on 13.4.19949 with the rank of Corporal in No. 130 AGH. Part of the Bennetts Collection - which also contains items of her father, William John Leslie Bennetts No.4433 1st AIF. Also her future husband Edward W Callaghan No. 147354 RAAF.Black and white photograph of a lady in uniform. She has a Corporal's rank insignia on her right sleeve below a Red Cross symbol. She is wearing a dark coloured beret with a Rising Sun badge attached. Mottled background to photograph.Handwritten on back of photograph, in black ink: 'Lots of love from Alva, Eta Jima, 18/8/48.'bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, aaws, bcof

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts" service. Women in photograph belong to Inter Services Medical Wing Demobilisation Centre, BCOF. Dinner was held to celebrate the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Prince Phillip on 30th Nov 1947.1. Black and white photograph of women in uniform seated at tables arranged in a horseshoe formation. Tables et for a dinner. Streamers across the ceiling. British and Australian flags on wall either side of a photo of the King. 2. & 3. Photographs of the same dinner as 1. but from different angles.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, bcof

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

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Hardback book with green buckram covering. Title on front in black type. Black coloured crest underneath title showing letters I.N.T.S. Damaged spine. 620 cream coloured pages with cut edges. Inscriptions on end papers front and back. Handwritten on top of closed book pages; 'A. BENNETTS'. Handwritten in black ink on front end paper: VFX128835, 7/12/45, Pte A.M. Bennetts, Inter Services Medical Wing, A.M.F. Discharge Depot, Redbank, Queensland'. Handwritten in pencil on back end paper: 'Adriadna, 10 Clyde St. St Kilda Beach, Stuckenschmidt, Junck, 19118791.' Handwritten in black ink on title page: 'VFX128835, Pte A. Bennetts. 128 AGM.' bennetts collection, alva bennetts, dictionary

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Embroidered red cross badge with white and khaki edging. 2. Embroidered red cross badge with white edging.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, badge, red cross, medical corps

Part of the collection of John Young. Refer Cat. No.1181.3 for service details.Army Green Medical kit with laces at top (Brown) to tie kit when it is folded up. Inside series of plastic tubes with various types of tablets that are used in tropical environment. Two sets of tablets. One set of 6 black tubes and one set of 6 white and green tubes with two types of tablets. Also included a white bandage.Detailed instructions and notes written on side.medical kit, first aid

A restricted document dated 1970, detailing infantry training for: ORDERS AND REPORTS, BATTLECRAFT, DEFENCE, COMMUNICATIONS, AIR, PRISONERS OF WAR AND DETAINEES, MEDICAL. Part of the collection of KEVIN JOHN HERDMAN No. 397661. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service record.Blue coloured plastic covered manual. Cover is lift up type with pages secured at the top by slotted brass screws. All pages have cut edges with rounded bottom corners. Text is in black type with diagramatic illustrations. Title on front cover is in white type.training manual, infantry training, australian army, kevin john herdman

Topics covered in notes include War Administration and Medical Evacuation Procedures. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Plastic covered red two ring binder containing notes on miscellaneous topics. Text on pages is handwritten or printed in black type. Handwritten annotations in pencil. Pages are white and pink in colour.Handwritten on various pages: 'Annotations in pencil and black ink'.war administration, training notes, kevin john herdman

Regn No. 6225 Pte Archibald John Nelson Brown, 6th Batt 1st AIF.Certificate of Discharge. 6225 Private Archibald John Nelson Brown. 6th Battn, Medically unfit, 1337 day service, Service abroad 1150 days.passchendaele barracks trust, discharge certificate, a. j. n. brown, 6th battalion

The Grinton Collection. Ships SMO and Nurses on the HMAT Karmala on the way home 1919. SMO Capt. C. P. Rosenthal. (Ships Medical Officer) Nurses include; Sister Sarah Eliza Faulkner (Sydney) S/Nurse Ivy Louisa Robbins (Epping, NSW) S/Nurse Edith Agnes Purdon (Bathurst, NSW) Sister Catherine Douglas Graham (Footscray) Nurse Gladys Webster Jarrett RRC (Middle Park) Nurse Ida Mary Mason (Wodonga) Nurse Ethel May Mead RRC (Elsternwick) Sister Elizabeth Hamilton O'Reilly (Leitchville) S/Nurse Janet Hay (Adelaide) Sister Janet Ivy Barron (Enogerra, Qld). Refer Cat No 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a group of nurses and a medical officer, all in uniform, in an informal group portrait. Background - ship's superstructure. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5: Quota 45 - Journey Home". "J. Australian nurses and a Medical Officer". framed accesssories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, hmat karmala

.1) Oxeford Shire & Buckingham Shires Light Infantry. .3) Cheshire Infantry Regiment. .4) 18th Royal Hussars Cavalry. Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge brass curved shape all lettering with two lugs on rear. .2) Badge pressed brass crown at top, wreath and Serpent, scroll at bottom, pin on rear. .3) Badge pressed brass, 8 sided star with central motif, scroll under with raised lettering, pin on rear. .4) Badge pressed silver colour, crown at top, central circle with raised lettering, wreath under and pin on rear..1) "OXE & BUCKS" .2) "Royal Army Medical Corp". .3) "CHESHIRE" .4) Queen Mary's Own".

"Terry Toone" is actually Frederick John Toone NX55874 J Section Workshops, 9th Div Supply Column. Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Sketch on card, B & W drawing of a soldier on left, heading is "Men of Tobruk" followed by a central scroll with a poem hand written in pencil, behind main cartoon shows a town "Tobruk" with aeroplanes, at bottom shows a town with civilians. On rear in black pen are details re copyright and who item returned to, either direct to him (T Toone) or his wife in East St Kilda Melbourne.On front at bottom in pencil, "Terry Toone Tobruk 15.9.41", On rear signed in black pen, "F.J. (terry) Toone 15.9.41"sovenir, tobruk

The photos re BCOF relate to William H Owen, the unit he is with appears to be RAAMC (Royal Australian Army Medical Corp)Photo album covers heavy cardboard black background with scenes of Japan in colour, sections are inlaid with Mother of Pearl. 18 sleeves with B & W photos both sides relating to service with BCOF Australian Forces in Japan. There are some civilian photos re scenes of Bendigo Victoria. BCOF. British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Japan)albums, bcof, photographs

The photos relate to William H Owen. In photos .1) - .7) he is clearly visible. In .1) he is centre of a group of three. Items relate back to Cat No 4310P.1) -.11P Series of photographs relating to service in the Australian Army and BCOF in Japan, photos cover parades, medical (Portsea) and in the Mess.photographs, bcof, medical

The book contains verse in both French and British. The name in black handwriting. Joseph Akeroyd had previous Military service before enlisting in the AIF. Enlisted 11.5.1916 age 33 years 5 months in C Company 38th Bn with the rank of Capt. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 27.2.1917 multiple wounds listed. At various times in his records as : GSW face, chin, eye, Right arm, shoulder, fractured Tibia, left leg etc. RTA 21.7.1917, discharged from the AIF 5.2.1917 medically unfit.Book multi coloured hard cover red leather spine binder with 244 pages.Inside on 3rd page, “J Akeroyd Capt 38th Battalion 10th Inf Brigade AIF"books, french, 38th bn, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Box open, cardboard, dark green buckram, white paper lining, gold print on sides. .2) - .7) Hard cover book, cardboard, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. Pages are plain, cut, white, black print, black & white illustrations. .2) Volume 1 of 6. Unit & Location Indexes / Bibliography, Orders of Battle. 483 pages. .3) Volume 2 of 6. Headquarters, Infantry, Cavalry / Armoured & Intelligence Units. 605 pages. .4) Volume 3 of 6. Artillery, Air Defence and Engineer Units. 626 pages. .5) Volume 4 of 6. Medical and Signal Units. Box of 6 books. The Unit Guide / The Australian Army / 1939 - 1945. 654 pages .6) Volume 5 of 6. Aust Army Service Corps, Aust Army Ordnance Corps and Aust Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Units. 706 pages. .7) Volume 6 of 6. Womens Services / Volunteer Defence Corps / War Graves, Survey, Labour, Salvage / Military Policing / Recruiting & Training / Dental, Bath & Laundry / Veterinary & Animal / Movements & Transit / Pay, Records & Printing, Postal / Amenities & Canteens Units. 568 pages. books- military history, unit guide

This honour roll was found in poor condition in a district antique shop. It was fully restored by an enthusiastic local lady, It was presented to the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum on 20 April 2022. The Museum is now known as the Bendigo Military Museum. The Beehive was a major store in Pall Mall Bendigo, the Main Street through the centre of the City. Names on the roll. Top row, E. Buddle, Edgar Peter No 4450 14th reinforcements 6th BN. R Jenkins, Reginald Claude No 4526 14th reinforcements 6th BN. H Crowalladar. Spelt wrong, actually Thomas Henry Cadwallader No 4160 13th Reinforcements 7th BN KIA 18.8.1916. J. A. Williams, John Arnold No 9797 16th reinforcements 2nd Fld Amb. J. Holl, James Thomas No 2432 5th reinforcements 60th BN. 2nd row, N. Veale, (Veal) Norman Joseph No 2070 5th reinforcements 14th BN Major Robert Oswald Henderson D.S.O, 38th BN HQ, KIA 29.9.1918. Rank at death Lt Colonel. P, Buddle, Thomas Percy No 3359 9th Reinforcements 58th BN KIA 27.4.1918. 3rd row. C. Wood MM, Charles No 2453 5th Reinforcements 24th BN, MM 20.9.1917, Bar to MM 14.6.1918. T. Henderson MM, Thomas Richard, 15th Reinforcements 5th BN (2nd Lt). Awarded MM after joining the Canadian Army. F. Marriot, Frederick No 1897 13th Reinforcements 4th LH Regt, MM 2.11.1917 4th row. N Meagher, Norman Bernard No 43 38th BN HQ. G.Speedy, George Thomas No 21718 General reinforcements Army medical Corp 1917. W. Trebilcock, William Edward No 55239 5th General Reinforcements (Vic) 1918. C. P. Fisk, Charles Reginald No 55371 6th General Reinforcements (Vic) 1918. "MM" Military Medal "DSO" Distinguished Service Order The frame is a flat faced hardwood timber, varnished. Each corner has a decorative scroll work of leaves and flowers. They are dark brown colour. There is a gold rim around the inside of the picture frame. Inside are 15 oval openings, in which are black and white portraits of WW1 soldiers. The writing and captions are in white paint. Each name has a decorative loop around it. There are two sets of National flags painted near the top. Red and blue tints.ww1, honour roll, beehive

The photo is John Matheson No 1670 C Coy 1st Reinforcements 38th BN AIF. Enlisted 10.4.16 age 27 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital England 21.8.1916 Pnuemonia severe, rejoin unit 26.10.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 7.2.1917 Pnuemonia again, rejoin unit 4.8.1917, awarded “MM” 12.10.1917 East of Ypres, hospital 16.1.1918 with Bronchitis, RTA 13.8.1918, discharged from the AIF 19.10.1918 medically unfit. John passed away Oct 1922 classed as War ServicePhoto B & W rectangular shape, soldier in uniform sitting, part of another soldier is on the left, studio background.photographs, 38th bn, c coy, mm

.1) Norman Victor Harbourd No 908. Norman had pre war service. Enlisted 16.2.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 21 years, embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Chill at sea, hospital 24.8.1916 with Measles then Influenza, embark for France 22.11.1916, made Cpl 14.12.1916, hospital 27.1.1917 with Gastro Enteritis, rejoin unit 4.2.1917, WIA 25.2.1917 GSW Face & Right Thigh, medically downgraded, RTA with Defective Vision, discharged from the AIF 9.2.1919 Medically unfit. .2) Sitting on left is Norman, rear right is Lachlan Wells Harbourd, the others unknown at this point. Lachlan Wells Harbourd No 909. Lachlan had pre War service. Enlisted 16.2.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 18 years 5 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea with Tonsilitis, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 23.11.16 with Mumps, rejoin unit 4.1.1917, WIA 7/9.6.1917 GSW Chest, rejoin unit 27.10.1917, made L/Cpl 17.8.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 24.8.1918 GSW Right Thigh, RTA 2.3.1919, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919.Photos,1 sepia, 1 B & W, soldiers in uniform in studio background. .1) Soldier standing with Cpl stripes on arm holding a crop. .2) Four soldiers, two standing 2 sitting one with Cpl stripes, both sitting have crops..2) on rear, “With best love from your loving Bro’s Norman, Lachlan”photographs, 38th bn, c coy