Item brought home from South Vietnam by Brian Patten (born Castlemaine) No A317583. Served Vietnam as a LAC with No 2 Sd RAAF 25.3.71 to 2.6.71, 35 Sqd RAAF 2.6.71 to 5.2.72.Yellow canvas with red lining made of aircraft safety equipment materials. Two carry handles.military equipment - bags, personal effects - containers, vietnam raaf

The photos relate to Brian Patten RAAF Vietnam. Refer Cat No 670 for service details.Set of three individually framed photos. .1) B&W copy of No 2 Sqn RAAF with Canberra bomber behind. Black plastic frame. .2) B&W copy of personnel at Phan Rang, Ninh Thuan province, South Vietnam 1971. Assembled airmen with Canberra bomber and two more aircraft behind. Black plastic frame .3) Colour copy of Brian Patten No2 Sqn with Vietnamese children at Orphans Day Picnic, Back Beach, Vung Tau, South Vietnam. Black plastic frame.no 2 sqd, raaf vietnam, canberra bomber

Uniform issued to Arthur Thomas MANLY No 431130 RAAF. Arthur enlisted on 21.5.1943 age 18 years. He trained at various places, some including Narrandera, East and West Sale and Rathmines. On 8.6.1944 he was posted as an Air Gunner and on 8.12.1944 he reached the rank of Flt Sgt. He flew his first Operational flight at sea with No 2 Sqd RAAF on 21.12.1944. He embarked for Balikpapan on 12.6.1945 with 2 Sqd Mitchell Bombers. He flew 19 Operational sorties which included 5 strikes and attacks. He was discharged on 22.1.1946 with the rank of WO11.RAAF Staff Sgt, service jacket, blue. Chest (L) has 2 x WWII ribbons & Air Gunner's Badge buttons are darkened brass. Light blue cloth eagles sewn on each shoulder. It has 4 pockets & the waist belt is stored on rear of jacket in loops. Trousers not included.uniiform, raaf, ww2

Presented to Geoff Murray, refer Cat No 638P for his service history.Black wooden Plaque with Australian and South Vietnam Flags Yellow Flag of Soth Vietnam with a Red Armoured Personal Carrier through the centre‘2 troop A SQD 3Cav Regt 67-68’personal effects, cavalry, plaques, vietnam

1. Robert Mundy (born Flemington) 3793591, served Vietnam with C Sqd LAD 14.1.1969 - 10.2.1969, B Sqd LAD 11.2.1969 - 14.1.1970. 2. Brian Patten, (born Castlemaine) L.A.C RAAF A317583, served Vietnam with No. 2 Sqd 25.3.1971 - 2.6.1971 and No. 35 Sqd 2.6.1971 - 5.2.1972. 3. Richard Penna, (born Bendigo) 3798767, served Vietnam RAEME LAD with 4th Field Regt 26.11.1970 - 30.10.1971. 4. David John Matheson (born Melbourne) 3795690, served Vietnam with 8 R.A.R. 17.11.1969 - 12.11.1970. 5. Kevin John Anthony Mooney (born Melbourne) 3793696, served Vietnam with 5 R.A.R. 8.2.1969 - 1.12.1969 (WIA twice) LAD (Light Aid Detachment)These cassettes are all the same - FUJI, Normal Bias, DR-1 46. 1. Oral history recorded of “Mr Bob Mundy” 2. Oral history recorded of “Brian” 3. Oral history recorded of “Richard” 4. Oral history recorded of “David” 5. Oral history recorded of “Kevin” Each cassette is in its own case.As above.vietnam war, australian defence force, mixed media, recorded cassettes

Rupert Henry Treganowan No 18321 enlisted on 27.11.16 age 20 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 9.5.17 then attached to 5th L.H Signal Troop and classed as Sapper. 9.7.18 attached to 2 Signal Sqd and promoted to L/Cpl. Discharged from the AIF on 26.10.19. Refer 1861, 1863, 1864..1 Collection of transcribed letters written by Rupert H Treganowan to his family. Covers are cotton covered red cardboard held together by three brass screws. .2 Newspaper clipping "Soldier's Letter" from The Bendigo Independent, Friday 12 July 1918. .3 Newspaper clipping "Palestine Campaign" from The Age, Wednesday October 15. .4 Newspaper clipping, full page article about the Beersheba charge from The Age, Saturday 6 February, 1988. Used for recruitment for Duntroon Academy. .5 Newspaper clipping "The Infantry That Gained A Great Cavalry Victory" from The Age, Saturday 31 October 1992..1 On front cover "A soldier writes home, Spr R.H Treganowan".documents-letters, newspapers, books-albums, scrap

Item issued to Maxwell Sydney ANDERSON VX139912, 2nd AIF. Enlisted on 22.5.1943 age 21 years. Discharged 26.11.1945 with the rank of Sapper in 2/4th Aust Field Sqd.Brown canvas kit bag with cord & 12 brass eyelets. Painted one side is a stylized Rising Sun with black center & white triangle rays tips. An emu on the left & kangaroo on the right. Original number was 167211 painted over in yellow paint is VX139912. The name Anderson in light blue is painted below.Stenciled on base in black print: “V167211 ANDERSON M.S”equipment, kit bags

Item souvenired by Mathew Redwood. Item from an Iraqi T - 34 Tank. A rotating dial with a drawn gun under it that would correlate with the actual gun position so the gunner could gauge the gun position with relation to the Hull. REDWOOD Mathew No 3811680/8237166, served 2nd Cavalry Regiment Iraq Secdet V.B in the following areas, Baghdad, Al Kasik, Taji, As Sammawah, Al Muthana Province, Southern Iraq. Mathew enlisted 17.2.1998 in RAEME, served in the following areas Bandiana, training and Workshops on Leopard tanks, Brisbane, Combat support BTN, Darwin, 2 Cav Regt A Sqd,Secdet V Bravo deployment Iraq Nov 2004 - Mar 2005, AMTG II Nov 2005 - June 2006, discharged Feb 2007.Circular plastic Indicator with graduations around the edges, tank outline in the centre, inner and outer graduations in increments of 5.iraqi, tank t - 34, indicators

"Edward Warren Callaghan". Edward enlisted (No.147354) in the RAAF on 23/2/1944, aged 18 years, 5 months. His service was as follows; 1RD Shepparton 23/2/1944, 1 SD Fisherman's Bend 23/3/1944, 7 STT Geelong 3/4/1944, 1ES Ascot Vale 30/6/1944, Graded Fit Rigger 15/10/1944 67 Sqd Laverton 19/10/1944, Edward flew on Coastal Reconnaissance missions from here. Due to colour blindness he was unable to fly combat missions. 7 AD Tocumwal 26/2/1945, 1 PD Royal Park 5/2/1946, 1 PD Royal Park 21/2/1946, Discharged from the RAAF with the rank of LAC. Cream coloured certificate with pro-form text in blue coloured print. RAAF Insignia at top of page. Personal details entered in black type. Text on back in blue coloured printing. Blank spaces on proforma filled with a red coloured line. Blue coloured line border around edge of certificate. Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC. Watermark featuring RAAF logo in light blue in central section of certificate.Handwritten signature in black ink on bottom RHC.edward warren callaghan, raaf, discharge of discharge.

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

Postcards from “Patrick Joesph Frawley”. Enlisted No 563 on 6.4.1915 age 21 years in 13th Light Horse B Sqd, embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915, record is unclear as states again embarked 5.9.1915 and then disembark Eygpt from Mudros early 1916, does not clearly state going to Gallipoli. Hospital 27.4.1916 (unclear) rejoin unit 28.4.1916, embark for France 2.6.1916, taken on strength of 1st Anzac Army Corps LH Regt 7.7.1916, hospital 4.10.1917 with “Boils, Debility”, from here he is diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis and returns to Australia 21.4.1918, discharged Medically unfit 17.7.1918.1. White postcard. French writing and address on back. Front has silk embroidered material attached with a small card in pocket. Embroidered image of woman in dress with UK/Belgium/French flags on it. 2. Small card with picture of child holding presents, playing in the snow and message "A Loving Kiss" and message on back., 3. White postcard. On back a short message. On front silk embroidered pocket. Embroidered flags of UK, France, Belgium, Italy and one other. 4. Small folded card with French flag on front & 1916, and message inside.1. Address on back "Mrs. A.D. Norman, 52 Laity St, Richmond, Vict". 2. Message on back "From where I am Lila, Best Love xxxx". 3. Written on card, No, Division and short message. 4. Written on card "Greetings from France" and "P.J. Frawley - to my Love". postcards, france

Item in collection re SQD LDR KENNETH FREDERICK BAWDEN No 250882 RAAF, refer cat No 213.109P1. Jacket - cotton, light khaki, black plastic buttons, service chevrons (R) lower sleeve, Epaulettes, striped, Insignia rank. 2. Belt - cotton, light Khaki, black plastic buckle.uniform, raaf, summer, jacket

Item in the collection of George Wheeler Life Member Bendigo RSL, refer Cat No 8263 for his RSL and Service history. The association between Wheeler and Dunstan is at this point unknown. Re Dunstan No 2162 and the Matchbox holder. John Sickler Dunstan enlisted on 23.7.1915 in the 4th reinforcements 21st Bn, embark for Eygpt 27.9.1915, embark for France 26.3.1916. For a period he acted as escort for General Birdwood from 7.4.1916, transfer to 1st ANZAC HQ, hospital with Gastritis 13.1.1917, attached to 3 Sqd RFC 8.3.1917, rejoin unit 13.5.1917, promoted to Sgt 23.6.1917, detached for duty with 4th Field Survey Coy RE 1.3.1918, rejoin unit 16.3.1918. Married in England 12.7.1919, embark for Australia 12.5.1920, discharged from the AIF 11.8.1920. He was awarded a Croix De Guerre on 14.7.1919. At a point in his records when with 1st ANZAC HQ he was in the Topographical Section. Trench Art, Matchbox Holder, brass engraved on three sides.Side i, " 2162 - Pte. J. S. Dunstan - 1 ANZAC CORPS" Side 2, "Engraved image of the Rising Sun badge". Side 3, Somme 1916/17"smirsl, trench art, brsl, match box, gwheeler

Ernest OLD. Records show that he enlisted for the Boer War No 2356 on 11.7.1902 in the 2nd Australian Commonwealth Horse age 27 years. On 10.8.1912 he enlisted in the 17th Aust Light Horse No 84004 D Troop A Sqd. He then enlisted in the AIF No 77, 13th LH, HQ & Machine Gun Section aged 40 years on 22.12.1914. Embarked for Eygpt 28.5.1915. Embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised 24.12.1915 with Parotitis / Mumps. Hospitalised 23.1.1916 with Debility. Transferred to 2nd Pioneers 14.3.1916. Embark for France 19.3.1916. WIA 14.11.1916 GSW thighs severe. Medically downgraded to C3. Returned to Aust 20.12.1917 re wounds and overage. Discharged from the AIF 27.3.1918. He then went back into 17th LH until 1933 with the rank WO 2 in Stores. (Born Blackwood Vic, enlisted Raywood)Australian Lighthorseman Slouch Hat with pugaree, emu plume, badge & leather chin strap with metal buckle. The badge has the devil above a half wreath of leaves on a round red Petersham On Badge: "13/ALH" Handwritten inside crown: “E. Old” - “7” (size) - “Adelaide Hat Coy” Under hat Coy is either “1928” or “1028”, faint possibility its just “928” armed forces, military uniform, costume, hats, australia, male

The camera belonged to Benjamin Marshman LONG No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. (Born Inverleigh, enlisted Melbourne) on 15.9.1915 aged 47 years. Serving overseas he was hospitalised on 26.4.1916 with heat stroke. He was discharged from the AIF on 5.12.1916 as the unit was disbanded. He had 3 sons in the AIF. Horace (Swag) No 437, 9th & 4th L.H. Regt - he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. Benjamin (Marsh) No 439, 4th L.H.Regt - he was hospitalised twice necessitating a return to Australia. Reuben (Rube) No 2192, 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF - he was WIA in France twice. Swag and Marsh met up with their Father while overseas. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details. Horace was (born Kerang, enlisted Kerang) Rueben was (born Kerang, enlisted Bendigo) Benjamin was (born Bendigo, enlisted Broadmeadows) .1) Tan leather case. .2) Auto graphic Brownie Camera, black bellow style (uses No. A-120 Film).Handwritten inside case flap: A SQD B M Long ARU" (AUST REMOUNT UNIT) Handwritten on back of case: 97 (Regimental No) military forces, personal effects, photography, cameras

'Swag' nickname of Horace Samuel LONG who enlisted in the 9th Light Horse Regt No 437 on 17.9.1914 age 19 years. He transferred to the 4th L.H.Regt on 27.9.1916 and allotted No 437A. Promoted to Driver on 1.1.18, L/Cpl on 11.11.1918. During his service he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. He was discharged from the AIF on 24.6.1919. His father and 2 brothers enlisted as well. Father, Benjamin Marshman No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. Benjamin Marshman 'Marsh' No 439 4th LHRegt. Rueben Ivan 'Rube' No 2192 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF. Refer the following Cat No’s relating to the Long family, 07.2, 11.4, 12.3, 13.2, 14.3, 15P, 17P.Copy of a black & white post card depicting a seated soldier and a cameo image of a woman superimposed top right corner.Original postcard inscribed verso: To Dear Beat, From Swag with love.postcards, photography, light horse

Harold Bertie Chatfield No 401493 (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) in the RAAF on 28.2.1941 age 20 years. Embarked for for Southern Rhodesia for training with No 26 Flying Elementary Training School. Promoted T/Sgt - Airman Pilot 28.2.42, embark for England for more training 9.4.42, 16.6.43 posted on strength of the RAF, promoted Flt Sgt 19.7.43, posted in Burma with 615 Sqd RAF flying Spitfires 16.10.43, hospital 2.1.44 for 3 months, promoted to Flying Officer 30.12.44, discharged from the Airforce at RAF Station Poona 14.12.45. In 2016/17 a recommendation was put forward for Chatfield to be awarded the DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) relating to 2 actions in Burma. This was downgraded to a Commendation for Gallantry. Refer 196.2, 197, 2331.Copy of B & W photo of Harold Bertie Chatfield, RAAF, in uniform, wings & ribbons. Photo is in plastic stand."To my little Heather". The rest is unreadable.photography - photographs, raaf

80 SQN RAAF.1) Sepia photo of a group of 10 men in casual attire. White sign on building behind them. .2) Black & white photo of a group of 12 men in casual attire alongside plane fuselage. .1) On sign behind men: "80 SQN EQUIPMENT STORE" .2) " Logo of roaring bull in triangle border"photographs, raaf, 80 sqd

IAN ALFRED (Joe) LYONS MBE Born 16.2.1915 in Bendigo enlisted in the RAAF aged 25 years on 27.5.1940, No 400095. Starting in the ranks as an LAC, he rose to Flt/Sgt pre-embarkation. He embarked for the Middle East on 2.11.1941before dis-embarking to serve with No 3 Sqd RAAF. During heavy action on 8.1.1942, his plane was forced down due to engine damage. It landed in an enemy minefield and when it came to a halt, its wheels were straddling a mine. After being rescued by a British officer, dozens of mines were located and dug up. On return, some 15 miles from base, the vehicle Lyons was travelling in hit a mine (on 9.1.1942), resulting in 5 KIA or WIA. Lyons spent 2 weeks in hospital with severe concussion and deafness. Lyons the embarked for Australia on 11.3.1942 before disembarking on 18.4.1942. He was posted to Townsville with 82nd Sqd on 27.6.1944. Subsequently he was posted to Noemfoor Island on 21.9.1944 as Operational with 82nd Sqd and promoted to Flt/Lt (Temp.) on 3.1.1945. On 6.1.1945 he was posted to 77Sqd as Operational on Morotai. This deployment ended on 9.7.1945. Records show that he flew 26 Strike/Attack missions and 13 others with both squadrons. Post WW2, Lyons remained with the RAAF with a new service number (033072). On 2.2.1948 he was posted to Japan before returning to Australia on 28.8.1948, apparently for medical reasons. He was appointed Flt/Lt on 23.9.1948 before returning to Japan and Korea on 22.8.1950. He was awarded an MBE as Operations Officer with 77Sqd for 'Outstanding enthusiasm and energy at 3 Korean bases'. A US Bronze Star was awarded to Lyons for 'Distinguished and meritorious service as Operations Officer in Korea during the period 14.10.1950 to 17.2.1951'. After Korea, Lyons received a number of posting from Victoria to Western Australia. He was awarded the Air Efficiency Medal in 1964. At his own request, Flt/Lt Ian Alfred 'Joe' Lyons MBE, retired from the RAAF HQ OP COM on 15.12.1967. The photograph is part of the Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection.Framed hand tinted colour head and shoulders photograph of a man in an RAAF uniform. The photograph is bordered with a light brown matt. THe wooden frome is painted white and gold. A white printed label bearing the name of the man is located below the photograph. Clear perspex covers the photograph. The photographer's name also appears below the photograph. The rear of the frame is covered in brown paper secured with masking tape. Two eyes and white cord are attached for hanging purposes.Handwritten in black below the photograph: 'VINCENT KELLY, Bendigo'.raaf uniform, photograph, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Keith William Peatling 3794413. National Service, Royal Aust Armoured Corp Trooper. Vietnam B Sqd 3 Car Regt 10/12/69 - 11/12/69. Detachment 1st Forward Delivery Troop - 12/12/69 - 15/12/69. B Sqd 3 car Regt 16/12/69 - 4/6/70. Came from Huntly/Bagshot area. 1. Beige wool knitted underwear, short sleeve top - makers label, beige with black writing. 2. Beige wool knitted underwear shorts, name on cotton tape in black ink, 3 cream plastic round buttons on fly front, makers name stamped in blue ink. Cotton tape around waist, cotton lining on waist band. 1. On white label, black writing "BRUCE PIE INDUSTRIES, QUEENSLAND 1952 Size 36" 2. "3794413 PEATLING" WRITTEN IN BLACK INK ON COTTON TAPE ATTACHED TO WAIST. STAMPED IN BLUE WRITING: 'HOLEPROOF VICTORIA 1966 32underwear, wool uniform, military issue

John William HARKIN. No. 170317, Enlisted 27.06.44, Age 18. Discharged 6.12.48. Rank of LAC in 381 (B)SQD.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour wool fabric, black colour, cotton lining with beige colour cotton lining to sleeves. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank, emblazoned with the King's Crown and a Wedgetailed eagle in flight WW2. On sleeves - Australia shoulder patch with wings and a propeller patch. Right sleeve - gold, blue and red colour "British Commonwealth Forces" patch. Makers label back below collar. 2, Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, owners label inside back, 5 button fly. 3. Trousers - navy blue colour wool fabric, makers size label inside back, 4 button fly.1. Maker's label - red embroidery on cotton fabric "M TX/ Size 18". Handwritten black ink "HARKIN'. 2. Owner's label - black ink on cotton "HARKIN/JW/ R.A.A.F." 3. Maker's label - blue ink print on cotton "N384/1942/ SIZE 24". Maker's label on back of trousers - dark blue print on paper - "AIRMEN'S/ TROUSERS'/ 18oz/ Size 24/ Waist 37../ Height 5'9"to 5'10". Black ink stamp "I/ E.C."uniforms, raaf, ww2

MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK AM, RFD, ED AM ( member of the order of Australia) RFD ( Reserve Force Decoration) ED ( Efficiency Decorations with Rosette Regt No 3137211 Enlisted as recruit Sapper 22.9.1950, promoted L/Cpl same day, promoted to Sgt 29.9.1951, promoted to Lieutenant 28.6.1956, Captain in May 1966 then qualified as Major and Administering Command of 104 Construction Sqd RAE, promoted to Major Officer Commanding 104 Sqd 8.7.1968, retired from the Services 7.5.1975..1) Jacket- navy, wool, polyester, yellow metal buttons, efficiency decorations with rosette. Metal lapel badges. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY .2) Trousers- navy, wool, polyester, red felt stripe on each outer leg.ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY BADGE- “UBIQUE” ( everywhere)uniform army, glazebrook

The item was obtained by Donors Grandfather who served British Forces WW1 and was a RAF Sqd Leader during the surrender of Japanese Forces in Hong Kong and New Territories WW2..1) British Marching Compass brass circular shape with hinged opening, has small screws lock device on one side, brass ring on one end. .2) Brown leather case for .1). Has belt loop on rear, folding lid with brass stud for securing..1) On base, “Cruchon & Emons London, 1916 (arrow up)”compass, marching, equipment

Donald Henry Harris No 141844 (born Nar Nar Goon Vic, enlisted Adelaide) in the RAAF on 15.12.43 age 34 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 29.1.46 he was an LAC in 14 Mobile Works Sqd. Refer Cat No 2126.2.Medals, court mounted, set of (5) re D.H.Harris. 1. 1939-45 Star, not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star, not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. 5. Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp "SW PACIFIC". "141844 D.H.Harris"medals, military, history

Richard Noel Levy No 428329 RAAF enlisted on 10.10.1942 age 18 years, he flew with No 180 Sqd "B 25 Mitchell Bombers" flying 49 missions over Germany, his first operation was on 30 11.1944, discharged from the RAAF with the rank of Flying Officer on 3.1 1946.1) RAAF uniform jacket dark blue colour, inner soft lining complete with buttons, belt, Pilot Officers insignia and 3 x service ribbons being 1939 - 45 star, France and Germany Star and Defence medal. Tag on inside pocket with makers and owners details, sleeves have metal crown and wings on. .2)Trousers, dark blue complete with buttons, tag sewn on with makers and owners details. .3) Hat peak RAAF blue colour with Crown and Wings on front, black hat band with black leather strap, leather liner, tag sewn on inside..1) On tag in pocket, " "Oct 1944 P/O R.N.Levy RAAF". .2) Same as .1) .3) "R.N.Levy"raaf, uniforms

Items relate to the collection of J.L. Truscott. No.1842 RAAF. Refer Cat. No. 4040.8P.1) Photostat, black & white, detailing Daily Routine Orders first issued to No. 12 SQD RAAF Darwin 25.7.1939. .2) Mens Dinner card, black & white with photo of aeroplane over Darwin Harbour - 12 SQD RAAF. .3) Reunion Brochure, black print, orange paper, folding re Reunion Darwin July 1989, 12 SQD RAAF..1) In black hand writing: "First Official Daily Routine Orders issued to No12 Squadron at Darwin 25.7.39." .2) Underneath photo/menu 23.2.40 hand written in blue pen "Only Men Dinner'. Beneath above stuck on, typed name "Sgt Truscott". On the rear in pencil signed signatures of those attending. .3) Brochure details the history of No12 SQD, its move to Darwin 1939, War history, inside are photos of aeroplanes.documents, raaf, reunion, 12 sqd

Photos relate to James Lyle Truscott No.1842 RAAF. Refer to Cat. No.4040.8P .1) On rear in pencil: "No.21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron Laverton 1937. SQD LDR Charles EATON DFC F/O Bobby Hitchcock." .2) On rear in pen: "21 SQD Laverton Vic 1937" .3) On rear in pen: "A Flt 21 SQD". There are also 19 names on rear out of the 21. Lyle Truscott is centre row, 2nd from right. .4) On rear in pen: "Laverton 29-6-39 No12 GP SQUADRON ADVANCE PARTY JUNE 1939 - Melbourne." The names are also listed underneath. Lyle Truscott is on the right front row. This group moved to Parap NT soon after..1) Photo, black & white. large group of airforce personnel in four rows outside a hangar. .2) Photo, black & white. large group of RAAF personnel outside a brick building. .3) Photo, black & white. group of RAAF personnel outside a brick building. .4) Photo, black & white. group of RAAF personnel in work dress. All slightly different in size.photographs, raaf, laverton

Photos in the collection relating to R.G. Bennetts No. 119452 & A36088, R.R. Bennetts No. A312177 RAAF. Refer to Cat. No. 560.3.1) Photo, black & white, group of 20 Australian Rules footballers, 86 Sqd RAAF. On rear in pen are all their names. .2) Photo, black & white, group of 23 Rugby League footballers, 86 Sqd RAAF. On rear in pen are all their names. .3) Photo, black & white, RAAF parade, band & aeroplanes in background..1) In black pen: "Runners Up Grand Final 29.7.45" .2) In black pen: "86 SQD Rugby League Football team 1945 Runners Up".raaf, photographs

Reginald Charles ALLARDICE enlisted first in the CMF on 10.8.1940 age 21 years Regt No V40236. During this time he applied to join the RAAF so was discharged from the Army on 21.5.1942 as a Pte in the 24/39th Bn. Two days later he is in the RAAF as a Trainee Aircrew WEF No 418577. On 31.12.1942 he is listed as a LAC (Leading Aircraftsman. Ongoing training sees him at Benalla, Mallala in SA, Mt Gambier, Pt Cook, Camp Miles Standish USA. Finally he is stationed in England at Pembroke with 461 Sqd RAAF with the rank of Sgt on 10.10.1943. This was a Sunderland Sqd which was a large long range patrol Flying Boat. The unit was mainly Australians from many nations. He rises through the ranks to T/F/Sgt, Officer, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer and last Flight Lieutenant on 10.3.1945. He is discharged from the RAAF on 7.12.1945 at RAF Station Beecles Suffolk England. 461 Sqd was a Coastal Command unit mostly involved in submarine detection and hunting in the Atlantic and Bay of Biscay. They were involved in the D Day landings. The Sqd lost 20 aircraft to enemy action and accidents. A total of 86 Sqd members were lost of which 64 were Australian.Medals, individual with ribbons re R.C.Allardice. (1) 1939 - 45 Star, original not engraved. (2) Atlantic Star, original not engraved. (3) Defence Medal. (4) British War Medal 1939 - 45. (5) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. (.3, .4, .5) “418577 R.C.ALLARDICE”medals, campaign, service, world war2

Items in the collection of R C ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service details & collection.Dinner menu folding on yellow parchment paper. All printing in blue. Inside refers to Toasts on one page & 3 course menu on the other. Rear has 18 signatures in ink & pencil.Printed on front: 461 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Third Anniversary Dinner ANZAC Night April 24th 1945menu, raaf, world war 2, 461 sqd