Frank Henry WADDS (Service no: W434) was born in Williamstown on 9 July 1905 and enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 13 September 1939. He served on board the HMAS Goorangai which was a 223-ton auxiliary minesweeper. On the night of the 20 November 1940, the HMAS Goorangai was crossing the mouth of Port Phillip Bay to anchor at Portsea, when it collided with the MV Duntroon. The HMAS Goorangai was cut into two and sank within a minute. Only six bodies were recovered and Frank Wadds had drowned aged 35 years. Source: vwma.org.au frank wadds, petty officer ran, hmas goorangai, royal australian navy, ww2

Petty Officer Henry Kenneth HARVEY (Service No: W298) was born in Williamstown on 12 April 1908 and enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 4 September 1939. Source: vwma.org.au petty officer h.k. harvey, ranvr, postcard, royal australian navy, ww2

Standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam.A white cap with black peak.RAN?8505 66 075 6956/Brysonvietnam, petty officer, ran, royal australian navy

one brother in each Service RAAF trainee crew, RAN Petty Officer, AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad Black and white photograph of three Egan brothers Doug, Creighton and Edgar one in each Service RAAF trainee crew RAN Petty Officer AIF Private CM South Egan B Coy No 2251 59 Battalion AIF Abroad from Lakes Entrance Victoriaarmed forces, ww2

Original owner Graham John HAINES R94437, PORS - Petty Officer Radio Supervisor, RAN Comms, Vietnam & FESR..1) Framed painting by disabled artist in Hong Kong. Coloured painting of HMAS Yarra on black background. Tan wooden frame, cream border, glass front. Cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. .2) Framed painting by disabled artist in Hong Kong. Coloured painting of HMAS Parramatta a on black background. Tan wooden frame, cream border, glass front. Cardboard backing with white cord hanging strap..1) Printed at top: “HMAS YARRA” Emblem RHS: “RAN FAR EAST FLEET HUNT AND STRIKE” Printed bottom RHS: “HONG KONG 1966” .2) Printed at top: “HMAS PARRAMATTA” Emblem RHS: “RAN FAR EAST FLEET STRIKE DEEP” Printed bottom RHS: “HONG KONG 1968” painting, hmas, hong kong

Name on drycleaning ticket - "SHARPE".RAN Winter ceremonial uniform Officers. 1. Jacket, black colour wool/polyester fabric. Double breasted with six buttons, collar, two inset lower pockets with flap. Shoulder patches/flashes at top - black fabric, gold lettering "AUSTRALIA". in middle of sleeve black fabric with gold thread embroidered Queen's Crown, with real inserts and crossed anchors. Attached below are three gold stripe chevrons on black fabric. indicates Petty Officer with years of service. Buttons - gold colour metal buttons with shank with raised lettering and emblem - Queen's Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA" (one missing). Lining - black colour polyester/ cotton fabric. Two concealed pockets. Sleeves - two gold buttons. Right sleeve - shoulder patch - black colour fabric with gold embroidery "S" in six pointed star surmounted by Queens crown with red inserts. Petty Officer - Steward. 2. Trousers - black colour wool/polyester fabric with fob pocket, two inset side pockets, one inset back pocket. Black and white colour buttons for waist adjustment and braces. cream colour cotton fabric lining waistband and pockets. Black colour ribbon stripe down outside seam. Metal zipper fly. Manufacturers information - gold embroidery. 1. "C.G.C.F.", on back of metal buttons "STOKES & SONS/ MELB".ran, uniform, steward

David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for service details.1. White jacket - Polyester/Viscose, Blue and Red embroidered Insignia, yellow metal buttons. 2. White trousers - Polyester/Viscose. 3. White trousers - Polyester/Viscose. (Pink stains) 4. 1 Pair white socks - Cotton/Nylon. 5. 1 Pair white socks - Cotton/Nylon.Navy Blue Braid Insignia - Left shoulder, Rank Petty Officer. Navy Blue Braid & Red Insignia - Right shoulder Category Badge - Quartermaster Gunner.uniform, navy, non-commissioned officer, summer ceremonial

Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details.1. Two Rank badges - Petty Officer, embroidered navy blue colour, crossed anchors with red and navy blue crown above. 2. Two Category badges - Petty Officer Bosun, embroidered navy blue colour and red crown with navy blue crossed cannons. 3. On category badge - Quartermaster Gunner, embroidered navy blue and red crown above navy blue crossed cannons and three letters "QMG" . 4. Australian flag, white ensign, embroidered red,white and blue. uniform, badges, navy ran

David Dixon RAN R112262. Enlisted July 1972 as a Junior recruit age 15 years 9 months at HMAS Leeuwin. Passed out as Ordinary Seamen QMG and posted to HMAS Sydney 111 in Sept 1973. Jan 1974 - Feb 1981 with HMAS Derwent River Class Destroyer. Feb 1981 posted to HMAS Flinders Survey Ship. Sept 1981 promoted to Provisional Petty Officer QMG and then to HMAS Cerberus Gunnery School. Promoted to Petty Officer QMG then to HMAS Yarra 1984 then to HMAS Gladstone. Discharged from the RAN June 1987. Re Enlist 1996 and did a refresher course and posted to HMAS Success Fleet Tanker then HMAS Brisbane till 2001. Posted to HMAS Kuttabul with Recurring Back Injury and Discharged from the RAN May 2002. Total 21 years service with 17 off at Sea.1. Jacket - Black, Wool/Polyester, Insignias, yellow metal buttons. 2. Trousers - Black, Wool/Polyester. 3. Shirt - White, Polyester/Cotton. 4. Tie - Black, Polyester/Viscose. 5. Officers Peaked Cap - Plastic, White and Black, polyester, Elasticised band, Petty Officer Insignia.1. On Jacket - 3 stipes in gold braid. Petty Officer Insignia on Left Shoulder. Category Insignia on Right shoulder - Quartermaster Gunner.uniform, navy

BlundenPeaked cap RAN. White crown, black cotton band, insignia, peak - hard plastic. Inner lining - plastic.Badge Naval Insignia - Petty Officer - Embroidered crown, gold laurel leaves, Anchoruniiform, peak cap, ran

Hector Charles Hart served in the RAN for 11 YearsNavy BlueC.O.C.F, RAN Made in Australia

Petty officer's capheadgear, ww1 and 2, ran

Chief Petty Officerheadgear, c2001, ran

Tricorne, white. Female Petty Officerheadgear, current, ran

Chief Petty Officeruniform, ran

Naval Chief Petty Officers Jacketuniform, 1970, ran

Chief Petty Officer's beret badgebadge/buttons, ww2, ran

Tunic Chief Petty Officer, Officers steward, Use tie U956, white shirt U957 , Hat H002uniform, ww2, ran

RAN Tunic with lapel badges (Chief Petty Officer marine technical propulsion (stoker) Top Cab 8uniform, 1988, ran

Chief Petty Officers Hat Badge, Bullion Queens Crownbadge/buttons, c1980, ran

Pre ww2 Petty Officers Bullion Hat Badge, Kings Crownheadgear, c1950, ran

Badge Chief Petty Officer Gunnerybadge/buttons, ran

Badge Chief Petty Officerbadge/buttons, ran

Badge Petty Officerbadge/buttons, ran

WRNS Petty Officers Motor Transport. Queens Crown. Bullionbadge/buttons, 2000, ran

RAN White Jacket Chief Petty Officeruniform, 1985, ran