A gold coloured medallion in a black velour box it appears to have been issued by Weapons of War which was a series of 52 DVDs. It was found in the archive cupboards and may have been collected due to the connection with commemorating the military service of ADF personnel. Legacy was founded by returned servicemen of the first world war and Legatees were all ex-service personnel until the 1990s.A record that Legatees collected items that commemorated military service.Round gold tone medallion with colour image of a bugler and red poppies and an embossed Australian Army rising sun. In a black velour box.Embossed 'Weapons of War. A history of military tools and machines' on reverse. Text 'Commemorating Australians in Military Service' around the outside, plus a rising sun symbol with 'The Australian Army' underneath.medallion, army, souvenir

Gus Gervasoni served during World War 2 in Australia, and was in Darwin for the bombing.Digital images of a World War Two Australian Military Service Record book which belonged to George (Gus) Gervasoni of Daylesford. Includes two 'mug' shots. forces, adf, army, world war two, australia, australian army, defence, armed services, record of service, george gervasoni, gus gervasoni

From the title page; "The First Contingent"/ The service and sacrifice of men who left from Bendigo/ in August 1914 to serve in World War 1". "- containing details of how and when they volunteered/ and enlisted, when they embarked from Melbourne, and what happened to them".Booklet - facsimile copy. Soft cover - front and back clear plastic A4 sheet protecting title page which has black colour print, illustrated with two black and white group photographs. Black plastic spine. 49 pages - cut, plain A4 white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs and charts.publications, booklets, military service, ww1, bendigo

Qualification badges for the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve were worn pinned to the uniform shoulder cape. (Australian War Memorial website - see references)Small silver medal hanging on a piece of red ribbon with a dark blue central stripe and dark blue, white and dark blue side stripes. The medal has a large voided 'R' in the centre with a crown on top, surrounded by the words Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. The medal and ribbon sit inside the lower half of a Royal mint box on a blue cushion with the Royal Mint logo stamped on the upper inside and a red covering on the outside of the box.wwi, world war one, ww1, nursing in warfare, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve

A call for nurses from the war office London in 1915 for volunteers from Australia to join the Queen Alexandra Imperial Nursing Service Reserve. Leah Rosenthal, was among the volunteers chosen and left Australia aboard the Karoola on 18/12/1915. Stationed at various Casualty Clearance Stations (CCS) in France. Leah had graduated from the Alfred Hospital in 1904Of significance to the AHNL as Leah Rosenthal was an Alfred graduateSilver badge featuring a voided circle with the letter 'R' in the centre, all surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The surrounding ring is inscribed 'QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S IMPERIAL MILITARY NURSING SERVICE (RESERVE). Attached ribbon is red with a dark blue/white/dark blue side stripes. Reverse has 'LONDON' and hallmark inscribed. leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve, qaimnsr

This is a photograph of Army’s Inter-Service Softball Team that competed in the 3rd Military District, Victoria against Navy and Air Force taken on the 26th of February 1981. The competition was held from the 23rd to the 27th of February 1981. A note on the back of the photo indicated Army’s team came second. It is not known who the winning team was and where the competition was held.This is a photograph of Army’s Team that competed in the 3rd Military District Inter-Service Softball competition against Navy and Air Force, taken in an unknown location in Victoria on the 26th of February 1981. The black and white photo is on photographic paper and was scanned at 300 dpi. It is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1981. Back row L to R: PTE Karen Ball – DSU Broadmeadows, CPL Kay Melton – DSU Puckapunyal, SPR Scheryl Delforce – Army Survey Regiment Bendigo, WO2 Dizzy Dowsett – CARO, LT Jan McFarlane. Front row L to R: SPR Sharon Jones – Army Survey Regiment Bendigo, CPL Donna Sheldrick, CPL Di Chalmers – Army Survey Regiment Bendigo, PTE Karen ???, PTE Jackie Hubbard.Personnel and dates are identified on the back of the photo as well as on paper. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Many families at this time obtained and framed these military service certificates. This was part of the empire spirit of 1914. The prose at the top of the certificate is a quote from Act 5 scene 7 of William Shakespeare's "King John".Black and white certificate commemorating the war service of former WHS student Lt. Steel. A number of symbolic images including two men or horseback, a queen, a broken cart, a portrait surrounded by flags and lions and three rifles surround an photograph of Lt. Steel. Bordering the photograph is a modified Australian Government symbol, a laurel wreath, the Australian and British flags and two crossed rifles. Above the Portrait is a FOR KING AND EMPIRE banner and a quote from 'King John', and below is Lt. Steel's details.FOR KING & EMPIRE COME THE THREE FATHERS OF THE WORLD IN ARMS AND WE SHALL SHOCK THEM. NAUGHT SHALL MAKE US RUE IF AUSTRALIA TO ITSELF DO REST BUT TRUE NAME Liet' A. V. Steel REGIMENT 1st Battal'n COMPANY '10' RECORD OF SERVICE 1914 - 1919

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This French Service medal was awarded to F.J. Browne for service in the First World War tending to the wounded soldiers evacuated from France on hospital ships. The places inscribed on the medal are all in the Communaupole (Urban Area) of Lens-Liévin in the Pas de Calais where the broad plain and low hills of Artois saw some of the most savage and bloody fighting of World War I.Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. A collection of objects found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers were transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection in January 1994. A small round gold medal (.1) with presentation case (.2). The scene on the front of the medal depicts an ancient castle & surrounds with the rising sun in the background, and is inscribed "SUNT LACRYMAE RERUM". On the reverse is a figure of a winged woman against a cross, and the inscription "AUX HEROS", above a list of inscribed place names: "DE GARENCY, VIMY, ABLAIN, AVION, SOUCHEL, LENS, LORETTE, LOOS". The outside of the presentation case is maroon leather. There is a cream velvet mount for the medal and the inside of the lid of the case is lined with cream satin. "A. MAYEUR" is inscribed on both sides of the medal. "SUNT LACRYMAE RERUM", "AUX HEROS", "DE GARENCY, VIMY, ABLAIN, AVION, SOUCHEL, LENS, LORETTE, LOOS", "A.MAYEUR"numismatics, world war i, france, browne fj

Photograph - in colour, depicting a Dawn Service at an unknown War Memorial with soldiers in cataflaque party. Mount - green colour cardboard with white trim. Frame - black colour moulded plastic with glass front and MDF board and brown paper backing.framed accessories, photograph

"Herbert Booker FIELD". REFER CAT. NO. 890P FOR HIS SERVICE DETAILS.Booklet - facsimile copy. Soft cover - clear plastic A4 sheet protecting title page which has black colour print with black plastic spine. 36 pages - cut, plain A4 white paper. Illustrated with black and white, sepia and colour photographs.publications, booklets, biography, military history, 1914-1948

Corporal Walter Ardern was the third son of Mr and Mrs James Ardern of Wodonga Estate. He enlisted on 5th October 1914 and left Australia during December of 1914 as a member of the 7th regiment of the Australian Light Horse. The regiment landed in Egypt on 1st February 1915 where they stayed for about three months. He then left Egypt with a machine gun section for Gallipoli, and took part in activities there within a week of the first Anzac landing. During the following four months Corporal Ardern was engaged in the hottest fighting on the Peninsula. He escaped sickness and wounds until the attack at Lone Pine in August 1915, at which he was wounded in the thigh, neck and leg. He was removed to Cottnera Hospital, in Malta, where he was invalided for a few weeks. He was then moved to King George's Hospital in London, where he remained for the follow eight months. On recovery Walter was transferred to the Second Machine Gun Squadron, and immediately embarked for the Sinai Peninsula, where he was kept actively engaged combating the Turks. He participated in the battle of Romani, in which terrific losses were inflicted, on the Turkish army. Shortly before Christmas of 1916 his squadron received instructions to proceed to Palestine, where he remained until embarking for Australia on 31 December 1918. Walter was discharged on 28th March 1919. The certificate signified that the officials and ratepayers of the Wodonga community recognised and appreciated his service. It was signed by S. T. Parker, Shire President and R. H. Murphy, Council Secretary on 4th August 1919.This certificate is significant because it recognises the military service of a member of the Wodonga community.Coloured certificate presented to the Walter Ardern by Wodonga Shire Council in recognition of his military service in World War I. The certificate is mounted in a timber frame.australia military history, military service ww1, 7th australian light horse, walter ardern

Round, Unfit for Military Servicebadge/buttons, ww1, general

Leonard Eldridge commenced ministry in Smithton in 1926 and served at Derby, Campbell Town, Frankllin, Deloraine, Raywood, Womboota (NSW), Military service AIF, Dunolly & Tarnagulla, Wodonga & Bethanga, Wangaratta, Rochester, Rushworth, and was compiler of Methodist Records from 1958 to 1962. Robert Jackson commenced in 1923 at Zeehan and served at Casterton, Port Fairy & Koroit, Clunes, Alphington, South Preston, Launceston South, New Town, Sale, Northcote, Malvern South.Rev. Len Eldridge and Rev. Robert Jackson, standing side by side. Both dressed in clerical collar and stock.Rev. Len Eldridge, Rev. Robert Jackson, New Spectator 27/2/1974, p. 11leonard eldridge; smithton 1926; derby; campbell town; frankllin; deloraine; raywood; womboota (nsw); military service aif; dunolly & tarnagulla;wodonga & bethanga; wangaratta; rochester; rushworth; compiler of methodist records from 1958 to 1962; robert jackson; 1923 zeehan; casterton; port fairy & koroit; clunes; alphington; south preston; launceston south; new town; sale; northcote; malvern south

James Pianto. (born Bendigo, enlisted Kalgoorlie) 16.8.1915 in the 6th reinforcements 28th Batt AIF aged 34 years. Embarked 2.11.1915 for Eygpt. Hospital 25.2.1916 with Mumps, transfers to 51st Batt 3.3.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, WIA 5.4.1917 GSW left Leg, hospital 9.10.1917 (unclear). As a Stretcher Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM" near Villers Bretonneux. Hospital 16.6.1918 with Influenza again on 28.9.1918 with Haemorrhoids. Discharged from the AIF 18.3.1919. Set of Service Ribbons and Medal set re J Pianto. Mounted on purple felt backing. Medal set. 1. Military Medal, original & stamped. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica. 3. War medal 1914-19, replica. 4. Victory medal, replica. The ribbons reflect the Medal set.Military Medal stamped “2762 Pte J Pianto 51/Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery

Before Thomas Eales enlisted, he was a law clerk living in Lilydale. Thomas enlisted on February 4,1915 when he was only 19 years old. He left Australia in D Company, on HMAT Ulysses (A38) with the rank of Corporal. He was aboard The Southland, travelling to Gallipoli when it was torpedoed. He was wounded in Pozieres, France on August 5, 1916. In April 1917 he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for daring and valuable reconnaissance work. He had volunteered to go forward alone and located an enemy machine gun, which was later silenced. In August 1917, Thomas Earles was sent to Queens Collage Cambridge, England for Officer training and was promoted to 2nd lieutenant. He was wounded in France on October 14th, 1917. On January 2, 1918 he was promoted to Lieutenant. On May 19th, 1918, Thomas Eales was killed in action in France. He was awarded The Distinguished Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal.Framed photocopy of photograph and precis of military service of Lieutenant Thomas Whiteway Eales'

Plaque was commonly called 'Dead Man's Penny. Walter Leslie SMITH enlisted No 3486 on 14.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements to the 7th Batt AIF. He transferred to the 21st Batt on 4.3.1916 to be with his brothers. His Regt No is changed to 3486A. He DOW's on 31.7.1916. Refer 52.6 for photo and details of his brothers and cousins.Commemorative Plaque, round, bronze commemorating the military service of Walter Leslie SMITH.“He died for Freedom and Honour” 'Walter Leslie Smith” military history, memorial, plaque

D: 1968. 1909 Alexandra; 1911 Mornington & Dromana; 1913 Greta; 1914 Leongatha; 1915 Narrogin, W.A.; 1916 Chaplain A.I.F.; 1918 Bridgetown, W.A.; 1920 Claremont W.A.; 1925 West Perth W.A.; 1929 Fremantle C.M., W.A.; 1937 Canterbury; 1942 Ivanhoe; 1943 Geelong, Yarra St; 1945 Hawthorn, Auburn; 1950 Essendon; 1954 Superintendent Hawthorn.Head & shoulders portrait of Nye, wearing clerical collar and suit and military service ribbon."Rev. Eric H.O. Nye President of the Conference 1946"nye, eric, methodist church

Before Stanley Robinson enlisted he was a schoolteacher at Lilydale State School, living in Castelle St, Lilydale. He enlisted on July 9th,1916 at the age of 18, to the 31st Battalion of Lilydale. He embarked from Melbourne on November 9th, 1915 on HMAT Wandilla (A62) to Suez, Egypt. He qualified 1st class at the 14th school of signalling at Ferry Post, Egypt and was transferred to Alexandria, Egypt as a signaller, and then to Marseilles, France where he was killed in action at Fleurbaix on July 20th, 1916. He had been struck in the chest by Shrapnel along with four other soldiers. He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory MedalFramed photocopy of photograph and precis of military service of Stanley Lewis Robinson (919) (Private)see context

The 1914–15 Star was instituted in December 1918 and was awarded to all who served in the British and Imperial forces against the Central European Powers in any theatre of the Great War between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915, provided they had not already received the 1914 Star. The period of eligibility was prior to the Military Service Act 1916, which introduced conscription in Britain. Recipients also received the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Leah Rosenthal volunteered with Queen Alexandra's Imperial Nursing Service Reserve, serving in France, and also was awarded the Associate Royal Red CrossOf significance to the AHNL as the recipient was an Alfred Hospital GraduateThe medal, based on the design of the earlier 1914 Star, is a four-pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The medal and suspension assembly was struck in one piece. The obverse has two crossed gladii (swords) with their blades upwards, the points and grips of which form what might appear to be four additional points to the star. The swords are overlaid by a wreath of oak leaves, with the Royal Cypher of King George V at the base of the wreath and an overlaying central scroll inscribed "1914–15". The reverse is plain and is impressed with the recipient's details [LIEUT. /J. ROSENTHAL. RANC] The attached ribbon has the red, white and blue colours of the flag of the United Kingdom in shaded and watered bands. The medal has been mounted on card together with recipient's British War Medal and Victory Medalalfred hospital, world war 1914-1918, nurses, leah rosenthal, queen alexandra's imperial military nursing service reserve

Before Victor Fisher enlisted, he was a jockey and labourer from Lilydale. Victor had previously attempted to enlist on five occasions but had been medically rejected due to severe foot problems. He was eventually accepted and embarked with the 18th Reinforcements, 21st Battalion from Melbourne on HMAT Hororata (A20) on 23 November 1916. He later transferred to the 5th Battalion, but his foot problems reappeared, and he returned to Australia on 17 December 1918 and was medically discharged. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal.Framed photocopy of photograph and precis of military service history of Private Victor Valentine Fisher (6315)