non-fictionThis book is a record of those Australian servicemen who were awarded British and Foreign awards for service in South Vietnamroyal australian navy, royal australian army, royal australian air force, campaing service medal, 1 rar, 1 apc tp., 105 field battery, 161 fd battery rnza, 3 fd trp (rae), 1 aust log spt coy, 161 recce flight, army distinguished service order, armed force honour medal, air medal for valour, british empire medal, bronze star, civil actions medal, commander of the order of the bath, commander of the order of the british empire, conspicuous gallantry medal (flying), distinguished conduct medal, distinguished flying cross, distinguished service order, distinguished service cross, education and cultural service medal, ethnic monorities medal, gallantry cross, george medal, legion of merit, life saving medal, military cross, military medal, military merit medal, meritorious unit commendation, national defence medal with bronze star, national defence medal with silver star, national medal of merit (civil), the national order of the republic of vietnam, navy service medal, presidential unit citation, soldiers medal, silver star, social welfare medal, staff service medal, training service medal, united states air force outstanding unit award, united states navy meritorious unit commendation, united states navy unit commendation, victoria cross

Flewellen volunteereed for RAN service in January 1913, and shortly thereafter began training as a "boy" on HMAS Tingara. He then served on HMAS Sydney and in 1914 was a member of the Australian Navy & Military Expeditionary Force to German New Guinea, taking part in November 1914 in the Battle of Cocos against SMS Emden. Flewellen served in the RAN until September 1944.Royal Australian Navy service records, photographs, medals, and miscellaneous papers of Eric Flewellen (o/n 2449).eric clarence flewellen, hmas tingara, sms emden, royal australian navy, ww1, photographs, insignia

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Merchant Marine Vietnam Service Medal. 2. USA - Navy Distinguished Service Medal. 3. USA - Navy Expert Rifleman Medal. 4, USA - Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal. 5. USA - Marine Corps Reserve Good Conduct Medal. 6. USA - Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. 579to584, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

1. Navy good conduct - awarded for 3 years consecutive service in the Navy plus a star for each additional 3 years. 2. China Service Medal for Naval & Coastguard who served in Chinese Waters prior & Post WW2 up to 1957. 3. Occupation medal - awarded for Post WW2 Occupation in specific regions. 4. US Korea Service - for personnel who served in Korean War from 27Jun 1950 to 27 July 1954. 5. UN Medal - Korea - with bar - International Military Decoration who served with Multi-National Defence Forces in Korean War.Set of 5 medals all mounted with ribbons. 1. Navy Good conduct with 3 re-enlistment stars. 2. China Service Medal - Navy. 3. Occupation Medal. 4. US Korea Service with one battle star. 5. UN Medal with bar - Korea. No name inscriptions.ron mills collection, medals, korea

1. US Navy & Marine Achievement Medal - mid level US Military Medal for Junior Officers and enlisted for outstanding professional achievement on Meritorius Service. 2. Navy Expedition Medal - to US Navy members who have landed on foreign territory & engaged with armed opposition or in special circumstances but no other medal was awarded.Two medals with ribbon mounted. 1. US Navy and Marine Achievement Medal. 2. Navy Expeditionary Medal.2. On front "Expeditions".ron mills collection, award, medals, us

These medals were awarded to PM5926 R L Bockholt who served during WW2 with - Navy.These medals are the originals belonging to PM5926 R L Bockholt.2 x Stars - 1939-1945 Star and Pacific Star (gold colour), 2 medals Australian Service Medal and 1939 1945 Medal (Silver colour). The ribbons are no attached to the medals.The silver medals - Australian Service Medal and 1939 1945 Medal are inscribed PM5926 R L Bockholt. The Stars - 1939 - 1945 Star and The Pacific Star are not inscribed.ww2, navy, pm 5926 r l bockholt

Mr N MacDonald served in the Merchant Navy during WW2, these are the Medals that were awarded to him for Service during that period.These are the original Medals that were awarded to Mr N MacDonald.1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, 1939/1945 War Medal with ribbons.All Medals - N Mac Donald, M N n macdonald, ww2, merchant navy

Rank: Superintendent – retired Stations: spent most of his Service with the Fingerprint Unit, O.I.C. Doncaster, Kew, Prahran, Supt: Essendon, Acting Chief Superintendent for District of Ivanhoe Service: From 5 August 1948 to 26 May 1987 = 40 years Service Served in Cyprus from May 1969 – May 1970 Awards: National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992 Born: 25 May 1927 in U.K., Brackley, NorthantsSee also History - this commemorative plaque was installed by former colleagues marking the career and service of a highly regarded member of the Victoria Police force.Rectangular brass plaque mounted on wooden frame. UK AUS 26.8.27 5.5.07 Patrick Hearn UK 17.7.48 Merchant Navy 11.8.45 AUS 5.8.48 Victoria Police 26.5.87 May '68 U.N. Police in Cyprus May '75 His ashes scattered in the surf at his (indecipherable) Separation Creek Lovingly remembered by his family and friends.plaque, memorial, patrick, hearn, merchant navy, victoria police

Medals described from left to right: The 1939-45 Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloyto fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The 1939-1945 Star". The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with equal bands of Navy blue, Army red and Air Force blue. The Italy Star Designed by the Royal Mint Engravers The star has a ring suspender which passes through an eyelet formed above the uppermost part of the star. A six -pointed star, in yellow copper zinc alloy to fit in a 44mm diameter circle. Maximum width of 38mm and 50mm high from the bottom point of the star to the top of the eyelet. Obverse side has a central design of the Royal Cypher "GRI VI" surmounted by a crown. A circlet, the top of which is covered by the crown, surrounds of the cypher and is inscribed "The Italy Star." The reverse is plain. The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is 32mm wide with 7mm red and 6mm white band repeated in reverse and separated by 6mm wide green band. Colours of the Italian flag. The Defence Medal The medal is cupro -nickel. It has an uncrowned effigy of King George vi on the obverse. The reverse has a conventional oak tree centrally placed with a crown above with two lions as supporters. Between the supporters are the dates 1939 - 1945. The base of the medal has the words "The Defence Medal". The ribbon (devised by King George VI) is orange with green outer stripes. Each green stripe has a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents the enemy attacks and the black represents the black outs. The War Medal The war medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the observe. The reverse has a lion standing on the double-headed dragon. The top of the ribbon shows the date 1939-1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the union flag. Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 The Australian Service Medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of king George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally surrounded by the words 'the Australian service medal 1939-1945. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red striped which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, RAN, and RAAF respectively.The 1939-45 Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Italy Star Orlowski E.T. etched on the back of the medal. The Defence Medal 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. War Medal 1939-45 56380 Orlowski E.T. etched on the rim of the medal. Australian Service medal 1939-1945 Orlowski E. T. etched on the rim of the medal.ww2, medals

In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation.This commemorative medallion features the tri-service colours, navy, red and light blue, representing the Australian Defence Force, and a golden bounding kangaroo to represent non-combatant contributions. Commemorative text encircles the kangaroo motif and Coat of Arms on the front and back, respectively.On front of medallion, "Operation Slipper", "Commemorating Australia's Operation/Afghanistan and the Middle East" On reverse, "Operation Slipper" and "2001 - 2014" and the Australian Coat of Arms.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force

This was a covering letter sent to Edgar Rowllings in 1922 regarding his medals awarded to him for his service in the British Merchant navy during WWI.This cover letter, sent in 1922, was to Edgar Rowllings who served in the British Merchant Navy.Standard template letter sent in 1922 by the Board of Trade, London SE1 to Merchant Seaman Edgar Rowllings.Stamp for the National Scheme for Disabled Men merchant navy, marine department (war medals branch), edgar rowllings, national scheme for disabled men

Item awarded to David Dixon, RAN, R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details.Ribbon Bar - Cotton braid, Navy and Yellow Vertical stripes. Defence Force Service Medal.ribbon bar, award, ran, navy

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. British - General Service (ERII) 1918-1962. 2. British - Diamond Jubilee (ERII). 3. British - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 2012. 4. British - Member of British Empire. 5. British - Empire Military (ERII). 6. British - Royal Navy Sick Berth Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct.pbt688to693, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Purple Heart. 2. USA - Bronze Star -1. 3. USA - Bronze Star - 2 4. USA - Air Force Cross. 5. USA - Navy Cross. 6. USA - Distinguished Service Cross.pbt768to773, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - NASA Exceptional Administrative Achievement. 2. USA - Navy & Marine Corps. Commendation. 3. USA - US Dept of Transportation 9-11. 4. USA - Mexican Border Service. 5. USA - American Defence. 6. USA - National Defence. pbt774to779, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Secretary of Defence Meritorious Service Award. 2. USA - Defence Meritorious Service. 3. USA - Meritorious Service. 4. USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Distinguished Service. 5. USA - Department of Army Distinguished Public Service. 6. USA - Department of Navy Distinguished Public Service.pbt797to802, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

1. WW1 French Service Medal for members of the military who served between 1914-18. 2. French Overseas Service medal awarded to French Armed Forces and Allied Personnel in operations outside of French National Territories. 3. French Military Medal awarded to NCO's and Ranks of the Army and Navy for Bravery in Action, mainly WW1.Three French medals. 1. WW1 French Service Medal. 2. French Overseas Service medal with ribbon, pin and 3 bars for Mediterranean, Dakar, Manche. 3. French Military Medal.1. & 2. No inscriptions. 3. Inscribed "Valeur Et Discline".ron mills collection, medals, france

Medal issued to commemorate the visit of the British Naval Squadron to Australia in 1924. Part of the Donahoo collection. See Cat No. 100928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo", 1399.Copper coloured round medal with loop at top. Obverse features the head of George V with 'FOR KING AND COUNTRY' around it. Reverse side features a sailor on a deck with bull dog standing before a cannon. Cutlass in hand. Four ships in background. Words 'AUSTRALIA WELCOMES THE BRITISH NAVAL SQUADRON 1924'.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, commemorative medal, british navy

1. Yangtze Service Medal for Service on Yangtze River between 3 Sep 1926 to 31 Dec 1932. 2. Philippine Congressional Medal recognise those who served in Philippines between 21 April 1898 to 26 Oct 1898. It is numbered. 3. New York State Spanish American War Medal issued by State to honour National Guard members and State residents who served in the war.Three medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. United States, Yangtze Service Medal 1926-27 & 1930-31. 2. US Army Philippines Congressional Medal. 3. New York Service - Spanish American War Medal.1. Inscribed "Yangtze Service" & "United States Navy". 2. Inscribed on rim - "112244". 3. Inscribed "To one Who Served the Nation with Honour, 1898, 1899, 1906 - Serial No. 8939”ron mills collection, medals, us

Set of four medals. 1. Original - USA Distinguished Service Cross. 2. Original - USA China Relief Expedition Medal 1900 (Navy). 3. Original - USA Antarctica Service Medal Wintered over Clasp. 4. Original - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt196to199, bob english collection, medals, usa

Miniature medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - West Indies Campaign Medal. 2. USA - Indian Campaign Medal. 3. USA - Navy China Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Philippine Campaign Medal. 5. USA - Navy Cuban Pacification Medal. 6. USA - Mexican Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt513to518, bob english collection

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Haitian Campaign Medal. 2. USA - Navy Victory Medal (WW1). 3. USA - Dominican Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Nicaraguan Campaign Medal. (1926-1930). 5. USA - Cardenas Medal of Honor. 6. USA - Yangtze Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, 519to524, bob english collection

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - USMC Occupation of Germany Medal. 2. USA - USMC Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (1916). 3. USA - Navy West Indies Campaign Medal. 4. USA - USMC Yangtze Service Medal. 5. USA - Navy Cross, 6. USA - Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Star & V.passchendaele barracks trust, 531to536, bob english collection

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Star. 2. USA - Navy Good Conduct Medal. 3. USA - Marine Corps Good Conduct medal. 4. USA - Air Force Cross. 5. USA - Distinguished Service Medal. (Air & Space Forces). 6. USA - Airman's Medal. passchendaele barracks trust, pbt537to542, bob english collection

John Bruce MacCathie. POB: Dalkeith, Scotland. DOB: 4 AUG 1923. WWII: He served in the Royal Navy, Service No C/JX340061. POST WWII: As a member of the British Armed Forces he applied to stay in Australia – the National Archives holds his application form. MARRIAGE: He married Isabel Noel Fulton in 1949, in Vic. AUST. MIL. FORCES: He joined the Aust. Army and served from 1953 to 1977. His number then was 35175 in the Royal Aust. Engineers. His last rank was Sergeant. Returned Service League: He spent some time as a member of the Castlemaine Sub Branch. DEATH: He died 28 JUN 2005. His remains are in the Garden of Remembrance, Springvale, VIC. FAMILY: He was survived by his wife Isabel ( dec 2020) and two children. Ribbons 1. 1939-45 Star 2. Atlantic Star with Rosette, 3. Africa Star with Rosette. 4. Italy Star, 5. Defence Medal, 6. War Medal 1939-45, 7. General Service Medal 1962, 8. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.1. Jacket - Khaki, woollen. On both arms are Sergeants cloth stripes and a cloth badge for Royal Aust. Engineers. It has eight medal ribbons on left breast. 2. Trousers - Khaki, woollen. Zip fly, no cuffs on ankles. 3. Lanyard - cotton, black. Small loop one end, large loop at other end.Written in jacket is “35175 MacCathie” A tag in jacket shows his Navy no. “C/JX340061” - British Navy.post ww2, uniform, winter, passchendaele barracks trust

Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer who was a P.O.W. on the Burma Railway during WW2. See Catalogue no. 2725 for medal details and his service record.Navy coloured cotton cloth with two cotton strings for tying around a person's waist. The item is displayed over green card under glass in a rectangular metal frame.On a rectangular white card inside the frame: 'Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer Burma Railway WW2'prisoner of war, burma railway, world war two, capt d.f.v. hufer

.1) Brit. India General Service Medal w/clasp n.W.Frontier 1936-39 (miniature) .2) Polish, Golden Cross of Merit 1923 Military & Civilian. .3) Polish, Merchant Marine Medal 1939-1945. .4) Polish, Victory & Freedom Medal 1945.numismatics - medals, army - navy, polish, british, ron mills collection

.1) USA National Defense Medal. Navy. .2) USA Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal. .3) Korean Service Medal. .4) United Nations Medal Koreamedals, military, usa, ron mills collection

.1) USA Medal set of three. Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with one star. .2) USA Medal set of two. (Miniature). Navy Expeditionary Medal; National Defense Service Medal. .3) USA Medal (Miniature). Vietnam Service Medal with one star.medals military, usa navy defence vietnam, ron mills collection