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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Coral Gaunt et al, Cats at war : the story of RAAF Catalinas in the Asia-Pacific theatre of war, 2000
... -Pacific theatre of war.... Cats at war : the story of RAAF Catalinas in the Asia-Pacific ...Recollections of RAAF members flying and servicing Catalina flying boats in WWIIIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.279.non-fictionRecollections of RAAF members flying and servicing Catalina flying boats in WWIIworld war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - australia, flying boats - catalina -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPhotograph (Item) - Includes photos of 22 Boston Bomber squadron Anson Wirraway Beau fighters Spitfire Boomerang DC3 ANA airways B26 Marauder Tigermoth B17G Vampire J2M-2 B24 with spots Qantas short Canberra bomber Sunderland Hawk 60 series and 100 Beaufort Hawker Dantorp Mosquitos ground crew airfield negatives, Photos of mainly WW2 era aircraft Mainly Australians in the Pacific theatre of operations
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Programme - Programme ""South Pacific" by Bendigo Theatre Co. Inc
... Programme ""South Pacific" by Bendigo Theatre Co. Inc.... Pacific" a musical performed by Bendigo Theatre Co.Inc. June 21st ..."South Pacific" is a musical by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Hammerstein and Joshua Logan premiered on Broadway in 1949. Music Programme for "South Pacific" a musical performed by Bendigo Theatre Co.Inc. June 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th and matinees Sunday June 23rd and Saturday June 29th, 1991 at the Capital Theatre, View Street- a 24 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of cast,and story synopsis. programme, concert -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Rigby, War correspondent, 1964
... Campaigns - South West Pacific theatre... – Australia Campaigns - South West Pacific theatre Frank Legg ...Frank Legg was a war correspondent accompanying the Australian forces in the South Pacific area during World War TwoIll, p.265.non-fictionFrank Legg was a war correspondent accompanying the Australian forces in the South Pacific area during World War Twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – personal narratives – australia, campaigns - south west pacific theatre -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMemorabilia - equipment, Japanese Army, c.1940
... Pacific Theatre... Japanese Army WW2 WWII World War Two Second World War Pacific ...Captured in New Guinea 11/9/1943 by Australian forcesTelescopic sight for 6.5 LMG type 96No 25235 2.5 x 13 above a symboljapanese army, ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war, pacific theatre, type 96, lmg, scope, new guinea -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Empire Express, Charles L. Scrivner, The Empire Express: The story of the U.S. Navy PV squadron' aerial strikes against the Japanese Kuriles during WWII
... Pacific Theatre... Moorabbin melbourne WW2 Pacific Theatre Imperial Japanese Army Air ...The book covers the Aeronautical action that occurred between the Japanese and Americans in the northern pacific islands during the second world war. It focuses on the aircraft and action that occurred between the Kuril Islands and Aleutian IslandsThe front cover is a stylised image of a sea plane over a body of coastal water. The image was created by Paul Matt.non-fictionThe book covers the Aeronautical action that occurred between the Japanese and Americans in the northern pacific islands during the second world war. It focuses on the aircraft and action that occurred between the Kuril Islands and Aleutian Islandsww2, pacific theatre, imperial japanese army air service, united states air force, second world war -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Forgotten Fifth, The Forgotten Fifth: A photographic Chronology of the U.S. Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two
... Pacific Theatre... Moorabbin melbourne WW2 Pacific Theatre United States Air force ...This book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.The front cover is a black and white Photograph of 7 Men in uniform, standing in front of a B-25 bomber. Photograph wraps around to back cover.non-fictionThis book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.ww2, pacific theatre, united states air force, bomber aircraft, second world war, fifth air force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Forty of the Fifth, Michael John Claringbould, Forty of the Fifth: The life, Times, and Demise of Forty U.S Fifth Air Force Aircraft
... Pacific Theatre... Moorabbin melbourne Fifth Air Force Pacific Theatre WW2 Second World ...The book contains a profile of each of the forty aforementioned Forty of the Fifth. It covers each aircraft's history.The cover is a Black and white Photo of a crashed bomber with a blue tint. The back has four smaller photos.non-fictionThe book contains a profile of each of the forty aforementioned Forty of the Fifth. It covers each aircraft's history.fifth air force, pacific theatre, ww2, second world war, united states air force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings, 1935-45, Vol 1, K.A.Merrick
... Pacific Theatre... United States Air force Pacific Theatre The book ...The book is a biographical coverage of the American 90th Bomb Group and its service during World War two. The book covers their active operations, inside thoughts about the group, and the commanders who commanded it. it is primarily structured as a narrative with accompanying photography.The front is a Black cover with a picture of a German twin turbine bomber. The back is a yellow cover with illustrations of the side of German aircraft.non-fictionThe book is a biographical coverage of the American 90th Bomb Group and its service during World War two. The book covers their active operations, inside thoughts about the group, and the commanders who commanded it. it is primarily structured as a narrative with accompanying photography.second world war, world war two, air bombing, united states air force, pacific theatre -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, HMAS Hobart 1942 Battles of the Java Sea
... Pacific Theatre... Sea Pacific Theatre Each description is preceded ...Items in the collection relating to ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY no 13556 RAN Refer cat no 2134 for his service record. The photographs are from his personal album, and are mainly official photographs widely available among the services. The photographs are from Australian , British and American sources. This set coincides with the Hobart's service around the time of the Battles of the Java Sea. Because of bomb damage, she was held up and was unable to join the Allied force that was defeated. Whilst not taken personally, these photographs do capture some of the events Holley and his Hobart crewmates would have experienced and witnessed.Each description is preceded by an approximate date e.g.1940 06 is June 1940. 1. 1942 02 Dutch destroyer hit Battle of Java Sea.jpg 2. 1942 02 Holley SS Nora Moller ablaze.jpg 3. 1942 02 Japanese attack Feb 1942.jpg 4. 1942 02 Japanese attack Java sea February 1942.jpg 5. 1942 02 Japanese attack on allied fleet Java Sea.jpg 6. 1942 02 Japanese bombing strike force Battle of Java Sea.jpg 7. 1942 02 Java Sea HMS Exeter and Hobart avoiding Japanese bombs.jpg 8. 1942 02 Java Sea HMS Exeter sunk Second Battle of Java Sea.jpg 9. 1942 02 Java Sea Holley HMS Electra sunk first Battle Java Sea.jpg 10. 1942 02 Java Sea Nederlands navy De Ruyter sunk Battle of Java Sea.jpg 11. 1942 02 Java Sea US Destroyers under attack.jpg hmas hobart, arthur george holley ran, battle of the java sea, pacific theatre -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, 11 Photographs HMAS Hobart 1942 Singapore
... Pacific Theatre... George Holley RAN Pacific Theatre Fall of Singapore Each ...Items in the collection relating to ARTHUR GEORGE HOLLEY no 13556 RAN Refer cat no 2134 for his service record. The photographs are from his personal album, and are mainly official photographs widely available among the services. The photographs are from Australian , British and American sources. This set coincides with the Hobart's service around the time of the loss of Singapore. The Norah Moller was a British merchantman bombed in Singapore harbor while trying to escape. The Hobart rescued the bulk of crew and passengers. Whilst not taken personally, these photographs do capture some of the events Holley and his Hobart crewmates would have experienced and witnessed.Each description is preceded by an approximate date e.g.1940 06 is June 1940. 1. 1942 02 Singapore Port side view of the destroyer HMS Express (H61)..jpg 2. 1942 02 Singapore docks burning 1.jpg 3. 1942 02 Singapore docks burning 2.jpg 4. 1942 02 Singapore docks.jpg 5. 1942 02 singapore evacuation.jpg 6. 1942 02 Singapore Hobart refueling.jpg 7. 1942 02 SS Norah Moller burned and blind being led down gangway.jpg 8. 1942 02 survivors Norah Moller.jpg 9. 1942 03 HMS Exeter bombed Second battle of Java Sea.jpg 10. 1942 03 March 1942 HMS Stronghold sunk 2nd March 1942.jpg 11. 1942 04 Close bomb HMAS Perth Greek evacuation.jpg hmas hobart, arthur george holley ran, pacific theatre, fall of singapore -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, David Boyle, World War II in Photographs, 1998
... the European and Pacific theatres of war.... the European and Pacific theatres of war. books-military-history ...Photographic documentation of World War II in both the European and Pacific theatres of war.Illustrated hard cover with title on cover & spine in black & white letters. Dust cover illustrated front & back. Red and grey in colour. 600 pages with cut edges. Black & white illustrations.On front end paper: To Len Xmas 1999, Cynthia Donated by Len Buches familybooks-military-history, photography-photographs -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchPhotos, Batch, c. WW2
... on American bombers in the Pacific theatre. ... on American bombers in the Pacific theatre. pin up art On Back of .1 ...Set of photographs documenting ‘pin up’ nose artwork on American bombers in the Pacific theatre. 27 black and white photographs of aircraft nose artwork. .1) ‘Officers Mess’ .2) ‘The Strip Polka’ .3) ‘Lazy Lady’ .4) ‘Norma’ .5) ‘ The Rube’ .6) ‘Bubbles’ .7) ‘Cookie’ .8) ? .9) ‘Windy City Kitty’ .10) ‘Heaven Can Wait’ .11) ‘Baby’ .12) ‘Jose’s El D’ablo’ .13) ‘Pride of the Yanks’ .14) ‘Nobody’s Baby’ .15) ‘Pistol Packin’ Mama .16) “Target for Tonight’ .17) ‘Louisiana Lullaby’ .18) ‘Jack Pot’ .19) ‘The Lonesome Angel’ .20) ‘Whooo’ .21) ‘Sky Witch’ .22) ‘ Flying High’ .23) ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ .24) ‘Margie’ .25) ‘Twin Nifty’s’ .26) ‘Blonde Baby Eva’ .27) No name .28) No Name .29) Un redable .30) ‘Gone With the Wind’ .31) ‘The Strip Polka’On Back of .1) Coulsan, 120 Hampden Road, Artarmon, NSW, 2064pin up art -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - INVITATION CARD
... of Pacific Theatre of WW2.... of Pacific Theatre of WW2. Passchendaele Barracks Trust Collection ...Special Invitation issued to various parties for a Presentation Parade on 7th Dec 1976 which is 35th Anniversary of start of Pacific Theatre of WW2.White card with gold coloured RACT emblem and Invitation writing in blue.Emblem of RACT on front with invite from 15th Tpt Coy Commanding Officer to attend Presentation Parade at Stawell Training Depot at 8 pm on Tues Dec 7, 1976.passchendaele barracks trust collection., invitation -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, RAN, Warramunga
... in naval operations in the Pacific theatre of WWII.... in naval operations in the Pacific theatre of WWII. Warramunga ...Soft clear plastic & grey covered file with dark grey reinforced spine, hole punched. 83 typed photocopied pages. Warramunga was a tribal class destroyer of British design & built in Australia. Booklet contains author's recollections of her part in naval operations in the Pacific theatre of WWII."Warramunga a true story by Geoff Willson", "The Ship with a Guardian Angel", "The Lucky Ship"military history-navy, ran, hmas -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchSet of Medals
... served in the Pacific theatre of war between September 1939... of WW2 to personnel who served in the Pacific theatre of war ...Set of medals issued at the end of WW2 to personnel who served in the Pacific theatre of war between September 1939 and September 1945. See: www.defence.gov.au Defence honours and awards, WW2 for details. Pte McGregor was born in Gisborne.Set of four medals awarded to Pte W J McGregor in individual presentation boxes. Each medal has a ribbon and pin attached. A plaque displays Pte W J McGregor's record of service.Each box has the name of the medal written on the lid.The medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star each has vx102441 W J McGregor engraved on the back. The War Medal 1939-45 and the Australia Service Medal 1939-45 are both engraved on the rim with vx102441 WJ McGregor. pte w j mcgregor, ww2 service medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchService Medals WWII x 3, 20th Century
... ribbon. Issued to Servicemen by United Kingdom for WW11 Pacific.... Issued to Servicemen by United Kingdom for WW11 Pacific Theatre ...Bronze Service Medal Star shaped with Coloured cotton ribbon. Issued to Servicemen by United Kingdom for WW11 Pacific Theatre Service. May 1945. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 - issued for 30 days fulltime service in Australia or Overseas. War Medal 1939 - 1945, issued for 28 day fulltime service in Armed Forces.VX68291 on rear of Pacific Star. S W Bell. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - PRINT, FRAMED, Framed print of a "Spitfire - Ace of Spades"
... , Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders. Probably a MU8. Squadron... of a Supermarine Spitfire, Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders ...Large coloured framed print of a Supermarine Spitfire, Australian RAAF Pacific Theatre Rounders. Probably a MU8. Squadron + A/C CR-C Titled " Spitfire of Spades - Group Captain Clive Caldwell" From a painting by Andrew Stuart Smith Frame - timber, moulded gold paint with a decorative edge, glass front. Mount - off white cardboard, innner mount, light blue cardboard.Below painting in black print " SPITFIRE - ACE OF SPADES/ GROUP CAPTAIN CLIVE CALDWELL/ PAINTING BY: ANDREW STUART SMITH " framed print, history, airforce, ww2 -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook - Official History of Special Operations Australia- Volume 2 Operations
... Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during... Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during ...Popularly known today as Z Special Unit, or by the wartime cover names of Inter-Allied Services Department (ISD) and Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD), Special Operations Australia (SOA) was the Special Operations component of the US-led Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. From the secret files of Z Special Unit, and the second in a set of five volumes, Volume 2 - Operations describes almost two hundred separate "Z" Operations. Through the examination of this volume, the strategic role of the Special Operations - Australia organisation becomes apparent. Students of history will easily identify the ebb and flow of the Allied campaigns in the Pacific Theatre, with many of the operations of SOA being precursors to larger Allied offensives. Several serious blunders by SRD headquarters are also identified, one of which in particular had the capacity to compromise one of the greatest secrets of the Second World War and could have cost thousands of Allied lives...special operations australia, australian commandos, world war ii, special forces -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPlaque 49th Fighter Group
... GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN MAJOR... THE DECLARATION OF WAR. LEADING GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY ...Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFRectangular wooden plaque with blue enameled, silver printed plate attached DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE MEN OF THE 49TH FIGHTER GROUP. DEPARTED MORRISON AFB, FLORIDA,4 JANUARY 1942.FIRST EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO LEAVE THE U.S.AFTER THE DECLARATION OF WAR. LEADING GROUP IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE- 678 ENEMY PLANES SHOT DOWN MAJOR RICHARD I. BONG WITH 40 VICTORIES BECAME AMERICA'S "ACE OF ACES" DEDICATED JULY 20, 1985 1985 REUNION PRESENTED BY 49FTG ASSN. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - Honorary Colonel Fairbairn
... , in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding..., in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding ...Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC was Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. Sir David served with 21st Light Horse prior to World War Two. During WWII he served with the Royal Australian Air Force flying Spitfires in Britain and Europe, and later in the war, in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding the federal seat of Farrer from 1949-1975. He was Minister for Defence 1971-73. Sir David was Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands 1977-1980.Framed coloured photograph of Sir David Fairbairn when serving as Honorary Colonel of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1981-83.fairbairn, colonel, honorary, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionUniform - Honorary Colonel Fairbairn, 1980 circa
... , in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding..., in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding ...This tunic was worn by Sir David Fairbairn KBE DFC when Honorary Colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1981-83. Sir David served with 21st Light Horse prior to World War Two. During WWII he served with the Royal Australian Air Force flying Spitfires in Britain and Europe and later in the war, in the Pacific theatre. Following the war, he entered politics, holding the federal seat of Farrer from 1949-1975. He was Minister for Defence 1971-73. Sir David was Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands 1977-1980.This object is well provenanced, complete and representative uniform worn by an honorary colonel of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment, a man who gave exemplary service as a serviceman, politician and diplomat.Service dress tunic, polyester summer, with yellow cord lanyard, officer badges of rank, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles collar badges, silver Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) buttons, and pilot qualification badge (wings). Neck decoration Knight Commander of British Empire (KBE) (Civilian list) (replica); ribbon bar denoting: Order of the British Empire (Civil), Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), 39-45 Star, Europe and Germany Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939-45, British War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. uniform, fairbairn, vmr, raaf, honorary, ambassador, wwii, spitfire, world war two, parliament -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCurrency - Japanese Banknote
... by the Japanese forces of occupation in the Pacific theatre during... by the Japanese forces of occupation in the Pacific theatre during ...These notes are generally referred to as Japanese Invasion Money (JIM). This note is one of a series issued by the Japanese forces of occupation in the Pacific theatre during the second world war. Following the fall of Singapore into the hands of Imperial Japan on 15 February 1942 the Japanese introduced new currencies to replace those previously in use in the occupied territories of Singapore, Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei between 1942 and 1945. The new currency in Malaya and Singapore were issued with the same value as the Malayan dollar and first entered circulation in 1942. This example of Japanese Invasion Money was intended for use in Malaya as indicted by the letter M in the block letters MN. The currency was also referred to informally as "banana money" because of the motifs of banana trees on 10 dollar banknotesGreen on cream lithographed banknote of ten dollar denomination. The face features a tropical scene with palms and a hand of bananas. A pair of block stamped serial letters (MN), in black, appear at the bottom of the note. The reverse is printed with a pattern featuring the value and a beach scene with palms centrally located.The Japanese Government promises to pay the Bearer on demand ten dollarsww2, currency, japanese, japanese invasion money, banana money -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook - Official History of Special Operations Australia- Volume 1 Organisation
... Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during... Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during ...Popularly known today as Z Special Unit, or by the wartime cover names of Inter-Allied Services Department (ISD) and Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD), Special Operations Australia (SOA) was the Special Operations component of the US-led Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. The first in a set of five, Volume 1 – Organization tells the story of the establishment, organisation and function of SOA from its earliest days as a direct offshoot of the British Special Operations Executive, until the organisation’s disbandment after a long, brutal and bloody conflict. Introduced by clandestine operations and espionage writer C.A. Brown, Volume 1 tells the story of the establishment of SOA and its fight for survival as a British-oriented Special Ops organisation under American command, while giving the Imperial Japanese invaders a bloody nose all the way from New Guinea to Indochina. Covering in detail the major personalities, departments, directorates, training and operational bases of SOA, Volume 1.Soft cover with 200 pagesaustralian commandos, special operations, special forces, world war ii -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook, The Official History of Special Operations Australia Vol. 3- Communications
... Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during... Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during ...Popularly known today as Z Special Unit, or by the wartime cover names of Inter-Allied Services Department (ISD) and Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD), Special Operations Australia (SOA) was the Special Operations component of the US-led Allied Intelligence Bureau in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. From the secret files of Z Special Unit, and the third in a set of five volumes, Volume 3 - Communications describes the communications links and equipment which were the lifeline for "Z" Operatives in the field. From "Z's" early days relying on Dutch military communications stations in Melbourne and Darwin to the establishment of dedicated "Z" communications stations in Darwin, Morotai and Labuan, Vol 3 provides the only comprehensive history of these sites ever committed to paper. Radio and Special Forces enthusiasts will be agog at the appendices in this volume, which not only include copies of the actual operating instructions and technical manuals for much of the specialist SOE communications hardware used by "Z" during the war, but also the once-top secret SOE ciphers and codes used by Z parties in the field. The Official History of Special Operations Australia, Volume 3 - Communications is a unique record of one of the most important aspects of Second World War Special Operations.australian special operations, special forces, world war ii -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook, Z Special Units' Secret War- Operations SEMUT 1, 1989
... of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre... of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre ...An account of the operations of The Allied Intelligence Bureau (AIB) better known as ‘Z’ Special Unit. Now a scarce and highly sought after title. The author’s personal experiences with Australian Special Forces (Services Reconnaissance Department) which involved guerrilla soldiering with the head-hunters of Japanese held Borneo during World War 2. Z Special Unit an administrative support unit of (also known as Special Operations Australia (SOA) or the Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD)) was a joint Allied special forces unit formed during the Second World War to operate behind Japanese lines in South East Asia. Predominantly Australian, SRD was a specialist reconnaissance and sabotage unit that included British, Dutch, New Zealand, Timorese and Indonesian members, predominantly operating on Borneo and the islands of the former Netherlands East Indies. The unit carried out a total of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre, with parties inserted by parachute or submarine to provide intelligence and conduct guerrilla warfare. The best known of these missions were Operation Jaywick and Operation RIMAU, both of which involved raids on Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour; the latter of which resulted in the deaths of twenty-three commandos either in action or by execution after capture. Although the unit was disbanded after the war, many of the training techniques and operational procedures employed were later used during the formation of other Australian Army special forces units and they remain a model for guerrilla operations to this day.Hard Cover with Dust Jacket – 608 pagesInscribed by author-Bob Long AK223 SEMUT 1 Borneo 1945 -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaBook, Z Special- Desert-Jungle- Sabotage
... of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre... of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre ...When Lloyd Campbell joined the AIF, he was underage and went to the Middle East with 2/17 Battalion. Later in New Guinea he made a major career change and volunteered for an unknown unit and special operations. What he had joined was the SRD – known as Z-Special Unit. Z Special Unit—also known as Special Operations Executive (SOE), Special Operations Australia (SOA) or the Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD)—was a joint Allied special forces unit formed during the Second World War to operate behind Japanese lines in South East Asia. Predominantly Australian, Z Special Unit was a specialist reconnaissance and sabotage unit that included British, Dutch, New Zealand, Timorese and Indonesian members, predominantly operating on Borneo and the islands of the former Netherlands East Indies. The unit carried out a total of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre, with parties inserted by parachute or submarine to provide intelligence and conduct guerrilla warfare. The best known of these missions were Operation Jaywick and Operation Rimau, both of which involved raids on Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour; the latter of which resulted in the deaths of 23 commandos either in action or by execution after capture. Although the unit was disbanded after the war, many of the training techniques and operational procedures employed were later used during the formation of other Australian Army special forces units and they remain a model for guerrilla operations to this day. pp. 274, illusts, maps ww2, the australian special operations, special forces, z special unit -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Webbing, Belt, No maker discernible, Unknown
... for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44... for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44 ...Used with dress uniform for ceremonious purposes.An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel. The name "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 service number) is written in black ink on the inside surface of the belt. The belt has been "blackened" for ceremonial use and has brass fittings, the 2 angled buckles normally located on the rear of the belt have been removed. The 1937 pattern equipment (also known as '37 webbing') was an item of military load-carrying equipment. Pattern 37 replaced the 1908 Pattern and 1925 Pattern—on which it was based—and was standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops from its introduction in 1937, throughout World War II, and in the post-war period until it was superseded by 58 pattern webbing. The design was confirmed on 8 June 1938 and wide-scale issue began in 1939. Towards the end of World War II, some 37 Webbing was produced in jungle green for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44 Pattern Webbing was then introduced for the humid jungle conditions, being lighter in weight, quicker drying, and rot-proofed.[ Although 44 Pattern continued in use with the British Army for jungle warfare in its various post-World War II colonial conflicts, it did not replace 37 Pattern in general service, which was in use up until the introduction of 58 Pattern. However, 37 Pattern was used for ceremonial purposes and still issued to Cadets in the 1990s. 1937 Pattern Webbing was made from cotton webbing, which was waterproofed and dyed before being woven. The fittings were made of stamped brass and it was produced by various manufacturers.Written in black ink on the inside "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, possibly a post World War 2 service number.webbing belt, dress webbing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchAssorted Service Medals x 6, Circa 1940s
... Service. Bronze "Burma Star" WWII Burma Theatre Service Pacific... and Mediterranean Theatre Service. Bronze "Burma Star" WWII Burma Theatre ...Bronze "Italy Star" WWII Europe and Mediterranean Theatre Service. Bronze "Burma Star" WWII Burma Theatre Service Pacific. Bronze "Atlantic Star" WWII Battle of the Atlantic. Air Crew Europe France and Germany. Bronze " France and Germany Star" WWII Central and Northern European Theatre Service. United Nations Service Medal. Korea . Issued for service under U N Command in Korea . U N 1st International Award. United Nations Medal UNFICYP. Issued in 1964 to UN Servicemen in Cyprus. For the restoration of Law and Order. In the Service of Peace. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Painting, WW2 AMS (Corvette): HMAS Rockhampton, early 21st Century
... . Operated in the Pacific and New Guinea theatres of WW2 see.... Operated in the Pacific and New Guinea theatres of WW2 see ...From his obituary published in Optometry Australia: Born in 1925 in Swan Hill, his parents were soldier settlers in the Mallee before moving to Melbourne. After obtaining his leaving certificate from Melbourne Grammar, he worked as a laboratory assistant in an explosives factory but later completed a chemistry diploma. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 aged 17 years and due to a colour vision deficiency, served in the supply branch on HMAS Rockhampton, being discharged aged 21. His deuteranomaly steered him to learn adaptive behaviours while studying optometry, ensuring his clinical practice remained unaffected.According to wikipedia 2017 : Rockhampton began her career as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following a series of Japanese submarine attacks along the east coast of Australia, a convoy system was established.[1] Rockhampton and USS Selfridge escorted the first Sydney to Brisbane convoy.[1] The corvette remained in this role until January 1944, when she began escorting convoys to and from New Guinea.[1] She underwent refit in Sydney over April and May 1944, before returning to escort duties in New Guinea waters.[1] Rockhampton operated in both Australian and New Guinea waters up until the end of World War II.[1] Following the end of the war, Rockhampton was involved in the rescue of Dutch and Indonesian prisoners-of-war and the occupation of Ambon.[1] On 8 October 1945, the corvette carried the Sultan of Ternate on his return home.[1] Rockhampton returned to Sydney in November 1945, where she was assigned to minesweeping duties off the east coast of Australia.[1] She later participated in survey duties off the coast of South Australia, before returning to Sydney on 29 April 1946.[1] The corvette received two battle honours for her wartime service: "Pacific 1942–45" and "New Guinea 1944"HMAS Rockhampton launched 1941 and de-commissioned 1946. Operated in the Pacific and New Guinea theatres of WW2 see supplementary files for details Maritime ArtJames CockburnAcrylic painting on composition board of a military or armed corvette at sea. Framed with a speckled pale blue painted moulded pine ? frame. The painting is signed on lower right corner and inscribed with both blue and black fibre tipped pen.Front: lwr right corner: "D Cockburn" in pale blue paint ; Verso "WW2 AMS (Corvette): HMAS Rockhampton / PAINTED BY DAVID M COCKBURN FORMER CREW MEMBER / PH DAVE ..."hmas rockhampton, corvette, ww2, merchant navy, world war 2, david cockburn, crew, sailors, seamen, seafarers, optometrist, artwork-paintings, hobbies
