Royal Australian Naval Reservist-Port FairyBlack and white photographdefence, royal, naval, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white photographdefence, royal, naval, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white photographdefence, royal, naval, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local menBlack and white Photographdefence, royal, naval, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Forces Group, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, royal, naval, forces

Royal Australian Naval Reservist-Port Fairy about 1912, this would include possibly mostly local men.. Black and white Photographdefence, royal, naval, reservists

At the outbreak of World War II, the RAN Reserve Forces comprised: RANR (S), 86 officers; RANR, 222 officers, 3869 ratings; RANVR, 223 officers. In order to balance the numbers in the permanent service at post-war complements, Reserve training was suspended during the War; all new entry personnel were entered through the RANR and they signed an agreement for the duration of hostilities instead of the customary 12 years engagement. Officers and potential officers, meanwhile, were entered as members of the RANR (S) or the RANVR.The Royal Australian Naval Reserves (RANR) can trace its origins back to at least 1863 and the formation of the New South Wales Naval Brigade.Booklet detailing a brief history and operation of the RAN Reserve.Royal Australian Naval Reserve; Non Sibi Set Patriaeroyal australian naval reserve, ran reserve, information booklet

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men. Taken either in the Botanical Gardens or near the Consolidated School where members of all branches of the armed forces regularly camped for training.Black and white photographdefence, royal, naval, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local menBlack and white photographdefence, royal, reservists, naval

During the Vietnam War, the Sembawang Naval Base in Singapore was used for logistics and support. It served as a resupply point and repair facility. This image of Royal Naval Base in Singapore was donated by John Dennis Giste, Service No: R62365, who was a cook on the HMAS Sydney in 1965.A black and white photograph with three US submarines and one British Royal Navy submarine docked in the foreground. In the distant background is an Asian temple.giste, r62365, vietnam, singapore, sembawang, navy, navy base, submarine

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, royal, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, royal, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men. Black and white photographdefence, naval, royal, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local menBlack and white photographdefence, naval, royal, reservist

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, royal, reservists

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white photographdefence, naval, royal, reservists

The Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train (RANBT) was formed of 300 men based initially at Kangaroo Beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula from 1915, during WWI. They built and maintained jetties and were constantly under fire. Some of these men lost their lives and a number were wounded during their 5 months of service here. As a result the RANBT was the most highly decorated unit during WWI. The unit then continued to the Middle East, operating bridges over the Suez Canal before the unit was disbanded (Australian War Memorial online, 2014).These badges represent a highly specialised and decorated Unit from WWI. The RANBT was made up of 300 men who served in Gallipoli and in the Middle East from 1915-1917. The badges are associated with Australian defense and form significant links to ANZAC history. A pair of brass shoulder titles "NBT" from the Naval Bridging Train attached to paper card. They have a loop shank at the back for fastening."NBT" Naval Bridging Trainshoulder title, royal australian naval bridging train, ranbt, navy shoulder badge

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, reservists, royal

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local menBlack and white Photographdefence, naval, reservists, royal

Royal Australian Naval Reservists, possibly including local men.Black and white Photographdefence, naval, reservists

The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. They reflect traditions that can be traced back to the Royal Navy (England) and demonstrate the relationship between the two. This bib is one of four parts to a Naval Ratings Uniform which was presumably owned by J.M. Parsons.This bib is one part of a naval ratings uniform which consists of four parts. The uniform is representative of the Royal Australian Navy uniform and can be traced to the Royal Navy (England). The complete uniform shows the connection between Australia and England since European settlement.Cream cotton twill with navy blue trim around neck and over shoulders and narrow tie fastener.label of maker "Made in Australia Berlei Berlie Ltd Size 1" navy, ran, royal australian navy, naval bib, naval ratings bib, naval ratings uniform, military uniform, j.m. parsons, parsons, j parsons

Part of Captain William Robertson Collection who was an instructor/officer in the RoyalAaustralian Naval Reserve2 navy cap ribbons :- 1 with "HMAS Cerberus" and 1 with "Royal Australian Naval Reserve" printed on themHMAS Cerberus. Royal Australian Naval Reservelocal history, uniforms, navy, robertson, mr or captain william, port fairy naval reserve, s.s.casino, belfast and koroit steam navigation company, hat accessories