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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Eather, Steve, Target Charlie: The Exciting Story Of Australia's Air War In Vietnam
... ...New Zealand Servicemen...35 Sqn RAAF 161 Recce Target Charlie Australian Servicemen New Zealand Servicemen The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 1972 Target Charlie: The Exciting Story Of Australia's Air War In Vietnam. ...The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 1972The story of Australia's Air War in Vietnam 1964 - 197235 sqn raaf, 161 recce, target charlie, australian servicemen, new zealand servicemen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Currency - United States Military Payment Certificate for Ten Cents
... John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. ...John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. Pte John Alfred Densley 3411411 Royal Australian Infantry Corps 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Wounded In Action Christina Densley Hamilton Currency United States Of America Military Payment Certificate At the bottom of the note on both sides reads: "For use only in United States Military Establishment - by United States Authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. ...On the morning of 7 February 1966, Private John Densley, aged 20, was hit by a Viet Cong sniper’s bullets — one entered his neck and the other his abdomen, puncturing his liver. John’s condition was critical. He was a good candidate for the little-known Australians Dangerously Ill Scheme (AUSDIL), which allows for a soldier to be supported by a family member when doctors believe it will aid the soldier’s recovery. The Army had only flown next-of-kin out of Australia once before, but in Vietnam, Brigadier OD Jackson approved the idea and in Australia the Minister for the Army, Malcolm Fraser, took charge. John’s mother, Christina, had never been out of Victoria, let alone on a plane. But in less than 48 hours, she was issued with a passport and visas, had numerous vaccinations, and was flown Qantas first class to her son’s bedside in Saigon at the Australian Government’s expense. John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. FRONT: Cream coloured background green printing Military Payment Certificate: Ten Cents with 10 in red print on each corner. Lady's picture on left hand side. Series 641 inside of mesh design and J00467172J written in black print . CENTS on bottom: BACK: 25 cents in red and 25C in blue print on right and left corners over image of an eagle.At the bottom of the note on both sides reads: "For use only in United States Military Establishment - by United States Authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.pte john alfred densley, 3411411, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, wounded in action, christina densley, hamilton, currency, united states of america, military payment certificate -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Currency - United States Military Payment Certificate for Ten Cents
... John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. ...John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. Pte John Alfred Densley 3411411 Royal Australian Infantry Corps 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment Wounded In Action Christina Densley Hamilton Currency United States Of America Military Payment Certificate At the bottom of the note on both sides reads: "For use only in United States Military Establishment - by United States Authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. ...On the morning of 7 February 1966, Private John Densley, aged 20, was hit by a Viet Cong sniper’s bullets — one entered his neck and the other his abdomen, puncturing his liver. John’s condition was critical. He was a good candidate for the little-known Australians Dangerously Ill Scheme (AUSDIL), which allows for a soldier to be supported by a family member when doctors believe it will aid the soldier’s recovery. The Army had only flown next-of-kin out of Australia once before, but in Vietnam, Brigadier OD Jackson approved the idea and in Australia the Minister for the Army, Malcolm Fraser, took charge. John’s mother, Christina, had never been out of Victoria, let alone on a plane. But in less than 48 hours, she was issued with a passport and visas, had numerous vaccinations, and was flown Qantas first class to her son’s bedside in Saigon at the Australian Government’s expense. John and Christina Densley were both cared for in Vietnam by Red Cross member Hilda Zinner, who was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contribution to the welfare of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and their families. FRONT: Cream coloured background green printing Military Payment Certificate: Ten Cents with 10 in red print on each corner. Lady's picture on left hand side. Series 641 inside of mesh design and J00467172J written in black print . CENTS on bottom: BACK: 25 cents in red and 25C in blue print on right and left corners over image of an eagle.At the bottom of the note on both sides reads: "For use only in United States Military Establishment - by United States Authorized personnel in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.pte john alfred densley, 3411411, royal australian infantry corps, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, wounded in action, christina densley, hamilton, currency, united states of america, military payment certificate -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMedallions, ANZAC, 50th Anniversary of Gallipoli Medallions
... servicemen, T ENGLISH and C R C FERGUSSON, who had landed at Gallipoli in 1915. These medallions have been mounted on a burgundy felt backing and framed in a small gold coloured photo frame. Each is a circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand...servicemen, T ENGLISH and C R C FERGUSSON, who had landed at Gallipoli in 1915. These medallions have been mounted on a burgundy felt backing and framed in a small gold coloured photo frame. Each is a circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand ...Two medallions which were awarded to Australian World War 1 servicemen, T ENGLISH and C R C FERGUSSON, who had landed at Gallipoli in 1915. These medallions have been mounted on a burgundy felt backing and framed in a small gold coloured photo frame. Each is a circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient. The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin. Refer to AWM item for further information < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM16790.001/ >There is an engraved label mounted within the picture frame with the inscription "ANZAC Medallions", "Issued to Tom English & C R C Fergusson".anzac, ww1, 1915, world war 1, gallipoli medallion -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - ANZAC Day 1990, 1990
... servicemen are wearing the Gallipoli Star. This decoration was approved by King George V to be awarded to Australian and New Zealanders who landed on the Peninsula. ...servicemen are wearing the Gallipoli Star. This decoration was approved by King George V to be awarded to Australian and New Zealanders who landed on the Peninsula. ...The interest in this picture is the two ex servicemen are wearing the Gallipoli Star. This decoration was approved by King George V to be awarded to Australian and New Zealanders who landed on the Peninsula. After much controversy the medal was not issued. In 1990, however, a private issue of these medals were commissioned and 200 of the medals were given to the surviving Gallipoli veterans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs as Gallipoli.This photograph is of two veterans and their attendants at the Gallipoli Memorial Service 1990. The ex-serviceman are being applauded as they walk through the crowd.An oblong shape, white steel frame, colour photograph of WW1 Servicemen, attendants and spectators attending the75th ANZAC Day Memorial Services at Gallipoli 1990.The framing was completed at Northcote Picture Frames.ww1, gallipoli star, photograph -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Dept. of Veterans' Affair, Greece and Crete, 2011
... In March 1941, British support became a reality when a military expedition called 'Lustre Force', which included Australian troops, was dispatched to Greece from Egypt. ...more than 60,000 British and Dominion servicemen and women ... fought in Greece between November 1940 and May 1941, among them some 17,000 Australians and 16,700 New Zealanders. ...During World War II Greek independence was once again threatened. In October 1940, seeking to make Italy the master of the eastern Mediterranean, Benito Mussolini's armies invaded Greece, only to find themselves beaten back by the Greeks. Unfortunately for Greece, this setback for his Italian ally made the German leader, Adolf Hitler, turn his attention to the possible danger to Germany's ambitions from the Greeks, particularly if they should seek support from Britain. In March 1941, British support became a reality when a military expedition called 'Lustre Force', which included Australian troops, was dispatched to Greece from Egypt. ...more than 60,000 British and Dominion servicemen and women ... fought in Greece between November 1940 and May 1941, among them some 17,000 Australians and 16,700 New Zealanders. What circumstances had brought these men and women from half a world away to the aid of the Greeks?Ill, maps, p.220.non-fictionDuring World War II Greek independence was once again threatened. In October 1940, seeking to make Italy the master of the eastern Mediterranean, Benito Mussolini's armies invaded Greece, only to find themselves beaten back by the Greeks. Unfortunately for Greece, this setback for his Italian ally made the German leader, Adolf Hitler, turn his attention to the possible danger to Germany's ambitions from the Greeks, particularly if they should seek support from Britain. In March 1941, British support became a reality when a military expedition called 'Lustre Force', which included Australian troops, was dispatched to Greece from Egypt. ...more than 60,000 British and Dominion servicemen and women ... fought in Greece between November 1940 and May 1941, among them some 17,000 Australians and 16,700 New Zealanders. What circumstances had brought these men and women from half a world away to the aid of the Greeks?world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – greece, world war 1939-1945 - pictorial works - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Woodruff, Mark W, Unheralded Victory: Who won the Vietnam War? (Copy 1), 1999
... Servicemen...Australian Troops...New Zealand...Vietnam History - 1945 - 1975 Vietnam War - 1961-1975 - Campaigns Vietnam War - 1962-1975 - Mass media and the conflict American Servicemen Australian Troops New Zealand Troops Allied Troops Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost. ...Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost.Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost. vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - campaigns, vietnam war - 1962-1975 - mass media and the conflict, american servicemen, australian troops, new zealand troops, allied troops -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Woodruff, Mark W, Unheralded Victory: Who Won the Vietnam War? (Copy 2), 1999
... Servicemen...Australian Troops...New Zealand...Vietnam History - 1945 - 1975 Vietnam War - 1961-1975 - Campaigns Vietnam War - 1962-1975 - Mass media and the conflict American Servicemen Australian Troops New Zealand Troops Allied Troops Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost. ...Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost.Unheraled Victory reveals how American, Australian, New Zealand and Allied troops defeated the Viet Cong at the very time the media decided the war was lost.vietnam history - 1945 - 1975, vietnam war - 1961-1975 - campaigns, vietnam war - 1962-1975 - mass media and the conflict, american servicemen, australian troops, new zealand troops, allied troops -
Galen Catholic CollegeANZAC Memorial Stone, 2015
... New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey, during World War One. Galen Catholic College erected the ANZAC Memorial Stone to mark this anniversary. This sequence of photos records the procession from Galen's stadium to the laying of the wreath and the hoisting of the flags at the stone. Galen Catholic College Galen College Anzac Day Anzac Service Memorial Stone Wreath Ex-servicemen ...2015 was the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, when Australian and New Zealand troops landed at Gallipoli in Turkey, during World War One. Galen Catholic College erected the ANZAC Memorial Stone to mark this anniversary. This sequence of photos records the procession from Galen's stadium to the laying of the wreath and the hoisting of the flags at the stone.galen catholic college, galen college, anzac day, anzac service, memorial stone, wreath, ex-servicemen, 2015, 100th anniversary of the gallipoli campaign -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Safe Conduct Pass+ Propaganda sheets
... Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970. Permissive Orders Pass Safe Conduct Julian Peter McNamara McNamara Australian Army 3794332 Trooper Royal Australian Armoured Corps National Service B Squadron A Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment GIAY THONG-HANH "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and Allied Forces" / Back signed by Nguyen Van Thien Deep yellow in colour with black print. Six flags (USA, Australia, Thailand, Korea, New Zealand ...This item was donated by Trooper Julian Peter McNamara (3794332) who was a National Servicemen with the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. He served in Vietnam with B Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from September 1969 to December 1969 and A Squadron, 1st Armoured Regiment from December 1969 to June 1970.Deep yellow in colour with black print. Six flags (USA, Australia, Thailand, Korea, New Zealand and Philippines) on either side of South Vietnamese flag. All other pages are B&W except the last page which has a river scene and pink flower.GIAY THONG-HANH "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and Allied Forces" / Back signed by Nguyen Van Thienpermissive orders, pass, safe conduct, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyNewspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
... New Zealand flag. 4/A clipping from the Caulfield Leader (titled ‘Veteran’s Vivid Memory’, dated 08/11/2011, and authored by Jenny Ling, consisting of a short biography of WWII veteran Eric Sparks. Included is a colour photograph of Sparks. 5/A clipping from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside – Your Community Voice (titled ‘Sun Up and Two-Up’, dated 18/04/2012, author unspecified) noting a visit to the Caulfield RSL by WWII veteran John Supple, and advertising a service to be held by the RSL on 25/04/2012. Included is a colour photograph of Supple outside the RSL. Caulfield Caulfield Returned Servicemen ...This file contains five items of newspaper articles pertaining to the Caulfield RSL: 1/A pamphlet titled ‘A Chance to Honour – The Men Who Saved Australia’, date and parent organisation unspecified, advertising a presentation ceremony and film screening of Chris Masters’ documentary The Men Who Saved Australia to take place on 21/10/2005, to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. Included are two sepia photographs of the 39th Victorian Battalion – the first of them travelling up the Kokoda Track and the second of them parading after being relieved by the 7th Division – and one colour photograph of Michael Danby MHR, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports, attending the 2005 Anzac Day service in Port Melbourne. 2/A clipping from the Caulfield/Glen Eira Leader (Titled ‘Conflict of war continues’, dated 09/11/2010, and authored by Jenny Ling) advertising the year’s Remembrance Day service to be held by the Caulfield RSL on 07/11/2010/ Special tribute is to be paid to service persons killed in Afghanistan. (There exists a discrepancy between the date offered for the article, which is written on the page to which the clipping is attached, rather than the clipping itself, and the date offered for the event, which is written in the clipping itself. The event is described as taking place before the publication of the publication of the article advertising it. Presumably, the date offered for the article, written on the page to which the clipping is attached, is erroneous). 3/A clipping from the Caulfield Leader (titled ‘Our True Anzac Spirit’, dated 19/04/2011, and authored by Jenny Ling) noting that the New Zealand national anthem is to be played alongside Advance Australia Fair at all RSLs across Victoria on Anzac Day following lobbying by the Caulfield branch. Included is a colour photograph of New Zealand sub-branch vice-president Danny Allen and president Sam Smith standing in front of the New Zealand flag. 4/A clipping from the Caulfield Leader (titled ‘Veteran’s Vivid Memory’, dated 08/11/2011, and authored by Jenny Ling, consisting of a short biography of WWII veteran Eric Sparks. Included is a colour photograph of Sparks. 5/A clipping from the Melbourne Weekly Bayside – Your Community Voice (titled ‘Sun Up and Two-Up’, dated 18/04/2012, author unspecified) noting a visit to the Caulfield RSL by WWII veteran John Supple, and advertising a service to be held by the RSL on 25/04/2012. Included is a colour photograph of Supple outside the RSL.caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), exservice organisations, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, anzac day, memorial services, moore alan ‘kanga’, danby michael mhr, masters chris, ling jenny, sammon jason, larkin bob, gutnick dovid, remembrance day, blore jeff, mcbean jon, allen danny, smith sam, stewart mark, spark eric, spark eric ‘ned’, elder vin, supple john -
Bendigo Military MuseumLegal record - AGREEMENT AND GAURANTEE BDSC, 19.5.1978
... This AGREEMENT and GAURANTEE signed on 19.5.1978 sets out the terms and conditions between "The Honorable Rupert James HAMER" being the Treasurer and "Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Co - Operative Society limited" with registered Office at "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo" and the Australia and New Zealand Savings Bank Limited for an amount of $55,000.00 for the "Construction of Club Rooms for the "Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club". .1) Signed by Rupert James Hamer in the presence of (unclear) Registrar of Co - Operative Societies, the seal of the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Co - Operative Society and the Board of Directors "D. ...This AGREEMENT and GAURANTEE signed on 19.5.1978 sets out the terms and conditions between "The Honorable Rupert James HAMER" being the Treasurer and "Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Co - Operative Society limited" with registered Office at "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo" and the Australia and New Zealand Savings Bank Limited for an amount of $55,000.00 for the "Construction of Club Rooms for the "Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club". .1) Signed by Rupert James Hamer in the presence of (unclear) Registrar of Co - Operative Societies, the seal of the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Co - Operative Society and the Board of Directors "D. ...This AGREEMENT and GAURANTEE signed on 19.5.1978 sets out the terms and conditions between "The Honorable Rupert James HAMER" being the Treasurer and "Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Co - Operative Society limited" with registered Office at "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo" and the Australia and New Zealand Savings Bank Limited for an amount of $55,000.00 for the "Construction of Club Rooms for the "Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club". .1) Signed by Rupert James Hamer in the presence of (unclear) Registrar of Co - Operative Societies, the seal of the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat Co - Operative Society and the Board of Directors "D. J. Paterson Director, W.A. Munro Director, J. K Barnes Secretary", witnessed by "H.J. Griffiths JP" .2) Signed by "R.J. Hamer Treasurer of Victoria, J.K. Barnes Secretary of the said Society". John Kerr Barnes OAM, refer Cat No 8040. Des Paterson, refer Cat No 8073P. W.A. Munro was William Alexander Munro WO.1 serving at Army Survey Regiment Bendigo. He served on the Committee of Bendigo RSL for the years 1974 - 78, Junior Vice President 1975, Senior Vice President 1976 - 77. Refer Cat No's 8073P and 8171..1) Legal document "Agreement" 4 pages, paper green colour, text in darker green with all added typing in black, hand written in blue pen, 3rd page has a red seal, purple circular stamp, red $5.00 stamp and six signatures. .2) Legal Document, "Guarantee" 4 pages green colour with text darker green, typed black additions added, two signatures in blue pen.brsl, smirsl, bdsc, 1978, legal -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Sydney Industrial Blind Institution: Sixty-Fourth Report 1944, 1945
... Servicemen's Association has filled in the trenches previously dug for air raids. In the Women's Auxiliary report, which was written later, congratulations were given to the new President Justice Maxwell and sadness at the resignation of Ernest Scott. Sydney Industrial Blind Institution Annual Report Roy Kippax New Zealand ...Articles in the annual report include: a list of professions occupied by blind citizens, 15 blinded soldiers who have worked with Mr Kippax are in full employment including a farmer and a potter, a visit to New Zealand to see a comparable institute has resulted in a valuable resource that will lead to improvements locally, consideration to modernising the William Street building and extending the library and home teaching areas, praise from the Chairman Captain H. Gilbert Nobbs of the NSW War Blinded Welfare Committee attributing success to Roy Kippax and the Braille Library, function held at History House to celebrate the work of voluntary transcribers including H.W. Thompson who had just completed 35 years and was presented with a revolving chair, 360 and 333 lessons were given in Braille reading and writing respectively, with 261 and 15 for Moon reading and typing, purchase of a large house at Woollahra to accommodate over 20 women with the Walter and Eliza Hall Trust providing 1000 pounds towards this and the Women's Auxiliary raising the same for it's purchase, the sixth year of the 'Glow Worm' sessions and due to a change in the National outlook the Marcus Clark Ex-Servicemen's Association has filled in the trenches previously dug for air raids. In the Women's Auxiliary report, which was written later, congratulations were given to the new President Justice Maxwell and sadness at the resignation of Ernest Scott.1 printed volume with black and white illustrationssydney industrial blind institution, annual report, roy kippax, new zealand, buildings, h gilbert nobbs, herbert thompson, helen keller hostel, goodie reeve, 2gb, justice maxwell, ernest scott -
Melbourne LegacyMedal, Anzac Commemorative Medal, 1967
... servicemen who served at Gallipoli. Gallipoli medallion World War One 'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse. ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand ...The notepaper says: "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMemorabilia - Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medalion, 1967
... New Zealand on reverse. Issued in 1967 to surviving persons who had served at Gallipoli and NOK of deceased servicemen. ...New Zealand on reverse. Issued in 1967 to surviving persons who had served at Gallipoli and NOK of deceased servicemen. ...Medallion was issued to Miss Edna Huf of Albury, sister of No 533 Sergeant Carl Wilhelm Huf, 7th Battalion AIF who died at sea on HMT "Royal George" on 13 May 1915 of wounds received at Gallipoli and buried in Chatly Cemetery Egypt. Huf was aged 20. Miss Edna Huf donated the medallion together with other items to 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Collection prior to her death at Albury.Part of a collection of items relating to the service and death of a single Australian soldier in WWI which was kept by his sister and passed to a local military collection for keeping shortly before her death in Albury.Bronze medallion featuring Simpson and donkey on obverse and map of Australia and New Zealand on reverse. Issued in 1967 to surviving persons who had served at Gallipoli and NOK of deceased servicemen. Inscribed on lower portion of reverse "CW Huf"huf, gallipoli, anzac commemorative medalion, anzac day, wwi, world war one, anniversaries, medals, numismatics, donkeys, simpson -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Circa early 1900s
... New Zealand Troops December 1914. 7,763 gross tons. 140.2 x 17.9 metres. Cargo steamship (refrigerated) built by Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn for Elderslie SS Company Ltd, Glasgow 1902. Twin screw, triple expansion engine making 13 knots, 1910 owned by the Scottish Shire Line Ltd, London and registered at Glasgow. The vessel pictured is the HMAT Ayrshire. She saw service during WW1 between1914 and 1918. Inscribed "Ayrshire" 3-7-16. Wooden framed sepia photograph of Servicemen ...AYESHIRE was part of the second Convoy of Australian and New Zealand Troops December 1914. 7,763 gross tons. 140.2 x 17.9 metres. Cargo steamship (refrigerated) built by Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn for Elderslie SS Company Ltd, Glasgow 1902. Twin screw, triple expansion engine making 13 knots, 1910 owned by the Scottish Shire Line Ltd, London and registered at Glasgow.Wooden framed sepia photograph of Servicemen aboard ship being farewelled by family and friends.The vessel pictured is the HMAT Ayrshire. She saw service during WW1 between1914 and 1918. Inscribed "Ayrshire" 3-7-16. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchVehicle - Helicopter (Dustoff)!!
... servicemen. Mechanical Large Red Cross on front. Left hand side - UNITED STATES ARMY 73 - 21763 USAR. Red Cross with 763 enclosed and small Vietnamese Flag. Right hand side - Red Cross with 763 enclosed small Australian Flag RAAF with Kangaroo. Tailfin RHS A2-767 over red, white and blue flag representing New Zealand ...Significant historical importance during the Vietman War-era. These HUEY'S were responsible for saving thousands of injured and distressed military personnel. Dustoff was donated to the Dandenong RSL by the United States in September 2003. Dustoff is a Iroquois UH - 11v ( a modified UH - 1D ) she was fully restored when donated. They were a highly manoeuvrable aircraft.Very important. Huey saved lives. Dustoff is a local attraction bringing many people to view it. Ex U.S Military helicopter. Dustoff or CASEVAC - fitted out to evacuate wounded soldiers during the Vietnam War. These helicopters were commonly called "Hueys".Large Red Cross on front. Left hand side - UNITED STATES ARMY 73 - 21763 USAR. Red Cross with 763 enclosed and small Vietnamese Flag. Right hand side - Red Cross with 763 enclosed small Australian Flag RAAF with Kangaroo. Tailfin RHS A2-767 over red, white and blue flag representing New Zealand.vietman war. rescue of wounded servicemen., mechanical
