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Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - THE RATS REMAIN: The Seige of Tobruk 1941, J.S. Cumpston, 1966
... THE RATS REMAIN: The Seige of Tobruk 1941...THE RATS REMAIN: The Seige of Tobruk 1941...THE RATS REMAIN: The Seige of Tobruk 1941 Book THE RATS REMAIN: The Seige of Tobruk 1941 J.S. ...The Siege of Tobruk has become one of the famous sagas of courage against the odds. Much has been written about it. This publication was the first visual record covering the Siege from all points of view. It includes more that 500 photographs, many taken by troops in the forward areas. The compiler of this publication was a Liaison Officer attached to Headquarters, 26 Australian Infantry Brigade and was mentioned in despatches for his part in the withdrawal from Benghai and the Battle of the Salient in Tobruk.non-fictionThe Siege of Tobruk has become one of the famous sagas of courage against the odds. Much has been written about it. This publication was the first visual record covering the Siege from all points of view. It includes more that 500 photographs, many taken by troops in the forward areas. The compiler of this publication was a Liaison Officer attached to Headquarters, 26 Australian Infantry Brigade and was mentioned in despatches for his part in the withdrawal from Benghai and the Battle of the Salient in Tobruk.world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed Poster
... Seige of Tobruk...Poster displaying colours and symbol patches of A.I.F Units who fought at the Seige of Tobruk between APRIL-DEC 1941...Seige of Tobruk A.I.F April-Dec 1941...Poster displaying colours and symbol patches of A.I.F Units who fought at the Seige of Tobruk between APRIL-DEC 1941 A chart showing the "Tobruk T" patches of the Australian units that took part in the siege of Tobruk Seige of Tobruk WW2 Unit colours and patches Army Rats of Tobruk Seige of Tobruk A.I.F April-Dec 1941 Timber framed poster of Army colour patches with AIF Badge and two flags centered at top Poster Framed Poster ...Poster displaying colours and symbol patches of A.I.F Units who fought at the Seige of Tobruk between APRIL-DEC 1941A chart showing the "Tobruk T" patches of the Australian units that took part in the siege of TobrukTimber framed poster of Army colour patches with AIF Badge and two flags centered at topSeige of Tobruk A.I.F April-Dec 1941seige of tobruk, ww2, unit colours and patches, army, rats of tobruk -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Posterboard - "Seige of Tobruk April - Decr. 1941"
... Posterboard - "Seige of Tobruk April - Decr. 1941"...Photo/Pictures Ballarat RSL Ballarat Posterboard - "Seige of Tobruk April - Decr. 1941" ...photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Kew RSLframed print, Seige of Tobruk
... Seige of Tobruk...history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941 tobruk, world war 2, maj gen leslie morshead, lt gen erwin romel, jh edmonson vc coloured print, cartography by James Emery & history by Chester Wilmott Seige of Tobruk framed print ...history of the Siege of Tobruk April to December 1941coloured print, cartography by James Emery & history by Chester Wilmotttobruk, world war 2, maj gen leslie morshead, lt gen erwin romel, jh edmonson vc -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchPoster
... Seige of Tobruk - Apr - Dec 1944. Numbered copy.0098...Poster WW2 Army Seige of Tobruk - Apr - Dec 1944. Numbered copy.0098 Poster ...Seige of Tobruk - Apr - Dec 1944. Numbered copy.0098poster, ww2, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchWork on paper - Printed Item Tobruk Chart, Unknown
... Chart displaying colour patches of Australian Units present at the seige of Tobruk....Unknown maker Chart displaying colour patches of Australian Units present at the seige of Tobruk. Work on paper Printed Item Tobruk Chart ...Chart displaying colour patches of Australian Units present at the seige of Tobruk.Unknown maker -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - PLAQUE, RATS OF TOBRUK, Townsend productions, C.1991
... ...Tobruk...seige...“1941 - 50th Anniversary - 1991”, followed by, “The Rats of Tobruk Association”, then, “10.4.41 - 7.12.41, Seige of Tobruk”...Part of the Doug Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575P. Plaques Tobruk seige 1941 “1941 - 50th Anniversary - 1991”, followed by, “The Rats of Tobruk Association”, then, “10.4.41 - 7.12.41, Seige of Tobruk” Plaque, 50th Anniversary, wood shield backing, moulded main section, colours, gold, white, blue, yellow, red colours, Scrolls top & bottom, central “T”, crown over, Rat depiction centre. ...Part of the Doug Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575P.Plaque, 50th Anniversary, wood shield backing, moulded main section, colours, gold, white, blue, yellow, red colours, Scrolls top & bottom, central “T”, crown over, Rat depiction centre.“1941 - 50th Anniversary - 1991”, followed by, “The Rats of Tobruk Association”, then, “10.4.41 - 7.12.41, Seige of Tobruk”plaques, tobruk, seige 1941 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - PLACE MAT, C. 1991
... Under drawing, " The Church of St Anthony Tobruk", on scroll, "1941 - 50th Anniversary seige of Tobruk - 1991"...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details. place mats tobruk souvenirs Under drawing, " The Church of St Anthony Tobruk", on scroll, "1941 - 50th Anniversary seige of Tobruk - 1991" Place mat rectangular shape white background with central in brown colours, centre has "Rats of Tobruk Association" badge followed by drawing of a church surrounds and two soldiers walking, under is a scroll with text. ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Place mat rectangular shape white background with central in brown colours, centre has "Rats of Tobruk Association" badge followed by drawing of a church surrounds and two soldiers walking, under is a scroll with text.Under drawing, " The Church of St Anthony Tobruk", on scroll, "1941 - 50th Anniversary seige of Tobruk - 1991"place mats, tobruk, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS: Photos of stained glass windows, Rats of Tobruk, c.1950 - 2000
... The wording at the bottom states:- "In the Glory of God, And to the memory of those who served in the seige of Tobruk. May the Peace and Freedom they defended be reflected in the Light of the World....See Dean Cat 4575P Church Windows Rats of Tobruk The wording at the bottom states:- "In the Glory of God, And to the memory of those who served in the seige of Tobruk. May the Peace and Freedom they defended be reflected in the Light of the World. 1-3 Coloured Photos of window and surrounds in a church. ...See Dean Cat 4575P1-3 Coloured Photos of window and surrounds in a church. The window depicts Christ giving a blessing. At the top is a white dove, Below that is Rats of Tobruk Badge under which are places of Poland, UK, Australia, Czech. At the bottom are two steel helmeted men looking up at Christ. 4-5 Are newspaper cuttings of the same window. Black and White.The wording at the bottom states:- "In the Glory of God, And to the memory of those who served in the seige of Tobruk. May the Peace and Freedom they defended be reflected in the Light of the World.church windows, rats of tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - PLACE MATS, C.1991
... Main Text, " 1941 - 50th Anniversary Seige of Tobruk - 1991", Sketches are, "The War memorial at Tobruk cemetery, Cantonera 31 on the Derna Road, Eagle corner, 4th Australian General Hospital"....Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details. sovenirs toruk mats Main Text, " 1941 - 50th Anniversary Seige of Tobruk - 1991", Sketches are, "The War memorial at Tobruk cemetery, Cantonera 31 on the Derna Road, Eagle corner, 4th Australian General Hospital". ...Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Both, Place mats rectangular shape with rounded corners, white background with all text, depictions in brownish red colour, there are Five sketches over in total.Main Text, " 1941 - 50th Anniversary Seige of Tobruk - 1991", Sketches are, "The War memorial at Tobruk cemetery, Cantonera 31 on the Derna Road, Eagle corner, 4th Australian General Hospital".sovenirs, toruk, mats -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - SOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPH, 2013
... He served in the Seige of Tobruk, the Middle East and Pacific Island Campaigns. ...He served in the Seige of Tobruk, the Middle East and Pacific Island Campaigns. ...Andrew Keith Guy VX37836 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, the Middle East and Pacific Island Campaigns. At discharge from the AIF he was a Gunner in 2/3rd Aust L.A.A Regt. Refer 129, 130.3, 133.2, 134.Photograph, copy in sepia tone of A.K Guy."Andrew Keith Guy VX 37836" "8th Battery, 2/3rd L.A.A., 9th Div. A.I.F"photography, photographs, copies, military histories -
Bendigo Military MuseumWeapon - 38 MM SHELL, est 1940
... Served in the Seige of Tobruk, Tel El Eisa, El Alamein, Lae and Finschafen Campaigns. ...Served in the Seige of Tobruk, Tel El Eisa, El Alamein, Lae and Finschafen Campaigns. ...Item souvenired by Donald Joseph Osborn NX56380, enlisted 29.7.40. He served in the 2/17th Australian Infantry Carrier Platoon 9th Div AIF. Served in the Seige of Tobruk, Tel El Eisa, El Alamein, Lae and Finschafen Campaigns. At discharge on 2.1.45 he was a Cpl in 3 Reinf's 2/17th Batt. .1) 38mm shell casing, engraved brass base. .2) Armour piercing projectile- anti-tank round.Faintly engraved "17th INF BATT/TOBRUK/July 20th/1941/AIF"arms-ammunition, military history, projectile -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SKETCH, MEN of TOBRUK, C.1941
... Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. ...Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. ..."Terry Toone" is actually Frederick John Toone NX55874 J Section Workshops, 9th Div Supply Column. Enlisted 2.7.1940 age 36 years 6 months, appointed L/Cpl 12.8.1940, embark for the Middle East 27.8.1940, serves in Seige of Tobruk, he spends time in Hospital, embarks for Australia 2.4.1942 and is discharged Medically unfit on 29.9.1942. Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Sketch on card, B & W drawing of a soldier on left, heading is "Men of Tobruk" followed by a central scroll with a poem hand written in pencil, behind main cartoon shows a town "Tobruk" with aeroplanes, at bottom shows a town with civilians. On rear in black pen are details re copyright and who item returned to, either direct to him (T Toone) or his wife in East St Kilda Melbourne.On front at bottom in pencil, "Terry Toone Tobruk 15.9.41", On rear signed in black pen, "F.J. (terry) Toone 15.9.41"sovenir, tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. ...He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. ...William Frank Rouden Budge "ED"No VX48105 (born Ballarat, enlisted Caulfield) in the 2nd AIF on 23.7.40. He served in the Seige of Tobruk and El Alamein where he was the Commanding Officer of his Battalion during its early days. He was WIA twice , at Tobruk then Alamein losing his left leg. At discharge from the Army on 7.1.47 he was a Major in 2/24th Aust Infantry Battalion. During his service he was awarded an (MID) Mention in Despatches.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re W F BUDGE .1) 1939 - 45 star .2) Africa Star .3) Defence Medal .4) War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp "MID" .5) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Elizabeth 11 coronation medal 1953 .7) Efficiency Medal with clasp "Australia". .8) Tobruk Commemorative medal "VX 48105 W F R BUDGE"medals, military, history, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumMap - MAP TOBRUK, FRAMED, Post 1941
... ...tobruk...seige...Coloured map of Tobruk Seige. Lacquered wooden frame, glass front & cardboard backing....Printed top centre: “TOBRUK SEIGE, AUSTRALIAN POSITIONS AS AT 1ST MAY 1941” Donation sticker on bottom LHS. ...Map tobruk seige Printed top centre: “TOBRUK SEIGE, AUSTRALIAN POSITIONS AS AT 1ST MAY 1941” Donation sticker on bottom LHS. ...Coloured map of Tobruk Seige. Lacquered wooden frame, glass front & cardboard backing.Printed top centre: “TOBRUK SEIGE, AUSTRALIAN POSITIONS AS AT 1ST MAY 1941” Donation sticker on bottom LHS. map, tobruk, seige -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - SOLDIERS POCKET BOOK, 1940
... (Born Sydney, enlisted Royal Park) on 8.7.40, embarked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. ...(Born Sydney, enlisted Royal Park) on 8.7.40, embarked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. ...The book belonged to Colin Lawrance McMURRAY, VX33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regiment HQ Supply Column 9th Div AIF. (Born Sydney, enlisted Royal Park) on 8.7.40, embarked 5.2.1941, disembarked Middle East 24.3.1941, posted to 2/12th Field Regt, served in the Seige of Tobruk, transferred to AACS 25.11.1941, graded group 3 Driver Mechanic 28.8.1942, hospital with lacerated scalp 12.11.1942, rejoin unit 8.1.1943, embark for Aust 22.2.1943, disembark Sydney 23.3.1943, serves then with canteen services, reclassified medically and discharged on 10.3.1944. The piece missing in the pocket book was caused by a piece of Shrapnel.Red-covered book, 127 pages. Useful information for soldiers. There is a piece missing at the top of the book with tattered sheets inside.Front cover: "The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book." Inside: "Col McMurray VX 33785 Gunner 2/12th Field Regt"documents, notebooks, personal effects, military history, army -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - KIT BAG WW2, 1939
... He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Middle East Campaigns. As a POW it appears he was interred from 1942/43 in Italy then 1943/45 in XV111Austria. ...He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Middle East Campaigns. As a POW it appears he was interred from 1942/43 in Italy then 1943/45 in XV111Austria. ...Item issued to Eric MacCALLUM No VX41169, (born Scotland, enlisted Caulfield) on 26.6.40, 2/32nd Batt 9th Div AIF, age 31 years 9 months, promoted Cpl 6.8.1940, embarked 15.9.1940 for the Middle East, hospital 25.11.1940 with Haemorhoids, rejoinn unit 17.12.1940, attends Mortar and Grenade schools, hospital 16.8.1941 with PUO, taken POW 17.2.1942 at El Alamein. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Middle East Campaigns. As a POW it appears he was interred from 1942/43 in Italy then 1943/45 in XV111Austria. He describes his conditions in the camps as fair and that he worked on road works. This is a brief description as to his treatment in his records. Embarked from England 4.7.1945 and disembarked in Sydney on 8.8.1945. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 12.9.1945.Canvas Kit bag with stenciled name and details on side and base.In handwritten lettering - "B2 - RZABL- Q" Stencilled - "VX41169 E. MacCallum"containers, military equipment -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTGRAPH, FRAMED WW2, C. 1940 possibly
... Enlisted 23.5.1940 age 20 years 4 months as VX14150 and posted to 7th Div AASC and then attached to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he serves in the Seige of Tobruk, hospital 16.10.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 26.10.1941, embark for Australia 10.2.1942 and disembark 28.3.1942, embark Brisbane 28.8.1942 for New Guinea. embark from Milne Bay 9.3.1943 for Townsville, graded A/Group 1 Fitter, embark 17.8.1943 for Port Morseby, hospital 20.3.1944 with Malaria, rejoin unit 5.4.1944, embark Lae for Australia 20.5.1944, embark Cairns 22.5.1945 for Morotai, embark 20.6.1945 for Balikpapan, embark for Australia and disembark 22.11.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 30.11.1945 with the rank of Craftsman in 2/5th Field Ambulance. ...Enlisted 23.5.1940 age 20 years 4 months as VX14150 and posted to 7th Div AASC and then attached to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he serves in the Seige of Tobruk, hospital 16.10.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 26.10.1941, embark for Australia 10.2.1942 and disembark 28.3.1942, embark Brisbane 28.8.1942 for New Guinea. embark from Milne Bay 9.3.1943 for Townsville, graded A/Group 1 Fitter, embark 17.8.1943 for Port Morseby, hospital 20.3.1944 with Malaria, rejoin unit 5.4.1944, embark Lae for Australia 20.5.1944, embark Cairns 22.5.1945 for Morotai, embark 20.6.1945 for Balikpapan, embark for Australia and disembark 22.11.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 30.11.1945 with the rank of Craftsman in 2/5th Field Ambulance. ...Ronald Frank Bollard. Enlisted 23.5.1940 age 20 years 4 months as VX14150 and posted to 7th Div AASC and then attached to 2/5th Field Ambulance, embark for Eygpt 20.10.1940, he serves in the Seige of Tobruk, hospital 16.10.1941 with Malaria, rejoin unit 26.10.1941, embark for Australia 10.2.1942 and disembark 28.3.1942, embark Brisbane 28.8.1942 for New Guinea. embark from Milne Bay 9.3.1943 for Townsville, graded A/Group 1 Fitter, embark 17.8.1943 for Port Morseby, hospital 20.3.1944 with Malaria, rejoin unit 5.4.1944, embark Lae for Australia 20.5.1944, embark Cairns 22.5.1945 for Morotai, embark 20.6.1945 for Balikpapan, embark for Australia and disembark 22.11.1945, discharged from the 2nd AIF 30.11.1945 with the rank of Craftsman in 2/5th Field Ambulance. After the War and the formation of the Rats of Tobruk Association he was President of the Victorian Branch at one point.Photograph in Sepia tone being a portrait of an Australian Soldier in slouch hat.On rear hand written, "Ronald Frank Bollard".photographs, portraits, tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumInstrument - BUGLE, C. 1940
... (Born Bendigo, enlisted Royal Park) on 12.8.40, embarked 16.11.1940 for the Middle East, promoted L/Cpl 8.5.1941, served in the Seige of Tobruk, El Alamein and Middle East Campaigns. ...(Born Bendigo, enlisted Royal Park) on 12.8.40, embarked 16.11.1940 for the Middle East, promoted L/Cpl 8.5.1941, served in the Seige of Tobruk, El Alamein and Middle East Campaigns. ...The Bugle was played by the British over 2000 times to warn of impending air raids in the Middle East. When a new electronic siren was installed Bill Nicholls souvenired it and carried it in his haversack until he reached home. William Bona Nicholls No VX36468 2/24 Batt 9th Div. (Born Bendigo, enlisted Royal Park) on 12.8.40, embarked 16.11.1940 for the Middle East, promoted L/Cpl 8.5.1941, served in the Seige of Tobruk, El Alamein and Middle East Campaigns. He was taken POW at Derna and escaped after 8 hours. Embarked for Australia 1.2.1943 and disembarked Melbourne 25.2.1943. Embarked for New Guinea 1.8.1943, hospital 5.12.1943 with Degue Fever, rejoin unit 9.12.1943, served in the Lae and Finschafen campaigns. Promoted Sgt 11.2.1944, embark for Australia from Finschafen 28.2.1944 and disembark Brisbane 7.3.1944. Evacuated to hospital 16.3.1945, appears to be Anxiety State. Discharged from the Army 3.9.1945 with the rank of S/Sgt.Copper & brass army bugle with nozzle & holding chain.Main section of bugle has: a lettered crest, & Besson & Co, London, 1940musical instruments - wind, military history, bugle, tobruk -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, RAN WW1, C. WW2
... He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Greece, Crete, Matapan, Singapore, Pacific Islands, New Guinea to the Phillipine's. ...He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Greece, Crete, Matapan, Singapore, Pacific Islands, New Guinea to the Phillipine's. ...Item in the collection re William Anthony (Bill) Theodore DSM. The Sailor is Willam Anthony Theodore DSM, (born Bendigo, enlisted Port Melbourne) on 2.9.1940 in the RAN No PM2981. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Greece, Crete, Matapan, Singapore, Pacific Islands, New Guinea to the Phillipine's. The HMAS Vendetta he was sailing on made 39 trips into Tobruk Harbour during the siege. In October 1941 so many bombs were dropped around the Vendetta that her Boilers and Engines shifted on their mountings and was ordered to Singapore for repairs. After Bill served on HMAS Arunta and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "Gallantry, Skill and Devotion to Duty" during the Assault Operations at Lingayen Gulf. Bill was discharged from the RAN on 21.11.1945. From 1956 - 1995 over specific years Bill held the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer & Welfare Officer of the "Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association". He was awarded a Life Membership & a Certificate of Appreciation for his services.Photograph, B&W portrait of an RAN Sailor on photographic paper, noted on Sailors Cap "HMAS Cerberus". Frame , metal backing with stand, front shallow convex shape with light brown colour paper mount, heavy plastic cover moulded to shape over photo and mount, owners white adhesive label on the back.Information on label, "THEODORE William Anthony", in black ink print, "Preferred name: Bill/19.03.1917"framed accessories, ran, theodore dsm, photograph, portrait -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Tobruk Siege Medal, 1941
... T shaped Silver Medal with Tobruk Seige 1941. The ribbon is khaki with light blue and maroon stripes. ...T shaped Silver Medal with Tobruk Seige 1941. The ribbon is khaki with light blue and maroon stripes. ...The Tobruk Siege medal - known as the "T'' Medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who saw action at Tobruk. The siege lasted for 242 days from April to December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. Control of the Port of Tobruk was of great importance to not only North Africa but to the entire war. T shaped Silver Medal with Tobruk Seige 1941. The ribbon is khaki with light blue and maroon stripes. The medal is issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association. That makes it un-official. It is however recognised. M. Davis (recipient) on reverse of medal. Obverse side Tobruk Siege 1941. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, Post 1945
... Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. ...Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. ...Frederick Lloyd CARLETON (born South Yarra, enlisted Albert Park) enlisted on 24.10.1939 No VX1555 age 33 Years. He was posted to 2/6th Div Signals but was discharged Medically unfit on 20.1.1940. He then re enlisted on 1.7.1940 No VX33476, posted to 2/23rd Bn 20.8.1940, promoted L/Cpl 14.9.1940, embarked for the Middle East 16.11.1940, promoted to Cpl 18.12.1940, Sgt 14.12.1941, embarked for Australia 31.4.1943 and disembarked Melb 25.2.1943. In the Middle East he was one of 10 to receive a Commander in Chiefs Commendation during Sept 1941. Served in the Tobruk Seige , Lebanon and El Alamein. He met and married a British Army Nursing sister in Palestine 1942. Hospitalised in Seymour Vic with Furuncles. Embarked for Milne Bay from Cairns and disembarked 4.8.1943, embarked 31.1.1944 (unclear) and disembarked 7.2.1944 (unclear), hospital with Malaria 2.6.1944. On discharge being medically unfit 12.9.44 he held the rank of Sergeant. Service abroad was 1023 days.Medal set, court mounted, group of (7) re F.L.Carleton. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal 5.War medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. 7. Tobruk commemorative medal "T" shaped."VX33476 F.L.Carleton"numismatics, medals, metalcraft, military -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - SOUVENIR, COAL TRUCK, Post WW2
... Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige. On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch". ...Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige. On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch". ...Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige. On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch". Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer cat No 5919P for his service details..1) Base with model depiction of a soldier pushing a coal truck loaded, wood, metal, construction, each side has a brass plaque on the coal truck base, the lower base has a black plaque on..1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica of trucks used to carry coal". .2) On lid, "Donated by LONDON Branch R.O.T.A"sovenir, model, tobruk, coal -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - TOBRUK TRUTH, The Dinkum Oil, C.1941
... The newsletters were all printed in Tobruk during the seige in 1941, the information as per the newsletter is from the daily summary of BBC broadcasts as well as cartoons and drawings. ...The newsletters were all printed in Tobruk during the seige in 1941, the information as per the newsletter is from the daily summary of BBC broadcasts as well as cartoons and drawings. ...The newsletters were all printed in Tobruk during the seige in 1941, the information as per the newsletter is from the daily summary of BBC broadcasts as well as cartoons and drawings. Edited by L/Sgt W Williams VX27459. Refer Dean collection 4575P Four single sheet Newspapers printed in Tobruk. .1) Vol 2 No 67, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, dated. .2( .3) Vol 2 No 91, 2 pages, rectangular shape, blue colour, all print in black, dated. .4) Vol 2 No 96, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, dated..1) “Thursday 31st July 1941”. .2).3) Sunday 24th August 1941” .4) Friday 29th August 1941”tobruk truth, dinkum oil, tobruk 1941 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, MEMORIAL SERVICE from 1991, Rats of Tobruk et al
... Refer Cat 4575P Seige of Tobruk WW2. Rats Tobruk Association.` The service was held in Hyde Park Sydney. ...Refer Cat 4575PSeige of Tobruk WW2. Rats Tobruk Association.`Two sheets of A.4 paper, when folded provides 8 pages. They are stapled together with 2 staples. Print is black ink, The front cover has the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner has 1941-1991 50th Anniversary. Bottom banner has 10.4.41 - 7.12.41. The service was held in Hyde Park, Sydney.Nilthe service was held in hyde park, sydney. sunday 14 april 1991, 11am -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal in white box, Corporal Percy Kiely, c1977
... Tobruk Seige 1941...The Tobruk Siege medal known as the T medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. tobruk t medal ww2 percy kiely 2/23rd battalion Tobruk Seige 1941 T shape medal in silver metal with cream coloured ribbon with red and light blue strip Corporal Percy Kiely Medal Medal in white box ...The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977 to troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. Medal issued posthumously to Corporal Percy Angus KIELY VX48300 Born 30/1/1906 at Wangaratta who served with 2/23 Battalion in the MIddle East and New Guinea. Percy died on 25/4/44 from a fractured skull and brain haemorrhage when struck by a falling limb of a tree on 21/4/44 at Whitfield. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977. The Tobruk Siege medal known as the T medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand and Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April and December 1941. T shape medal in silver metal with cream coloured ribbon with red and light blue strip Tobruk Seige 1941tobruk, t medal, ww2, percy kiely, 2/23rd battalion -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionMedal - Tobruk
... Tobruk...Seige...The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977. Tobruk Seige World War Two WWII Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached Medal Tobruk ...The Tobruk Siege Medal known as the "T" medal was issued to Australian, British, Indian, New Zealand & Polish troops who were in action during the Siege of Tobruk between April & December 1941. The Tobruk Siege Medal is an unofficial award issued by the "Rats of Tobruk" Association in 1977.Heart shaped wooden plaque with Tobruk medal attached tobruk, seige, world war two, wwii -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SETS, WW2
... Henderson" - On the Tobruk Medal "Tobruk seige 1941"...Henderson" - On the Tobruk Medal "Tobruk seige 1941" .1) Medal set brass plate mounted with the following. 1939 - 45 Star. ...The Medals belonged to: Leonard William Henderson, VX1648 (born Murtoa, enlisted Albert Park) on 13.11.1939 in Signals. His overseas service is listed as Middle East 4.5.1940 - 27.2.1943, New Guinea 23.8.1943 - 7.3.1944, S.W.P.A 16.3.45 - 16.10.1945. Discharge from the Army with the rank of L/Cpl in 9th Australian Division Signals. Given his service time he would have also been awarded a later medal, Australian Service Medal 1945 - 75..1) Medal set brass plate mounted with the following. 1939 - 45 Star. Africa Star with clasp "8th Army" Pacific Star. Defence Medal. British War Medal 1939 - 45. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. Tobruk Commemorative Medal. .2) Miniature medal set without the Tobruk Commemorative Medal.On .1) "VX1648 L.W. Henderson" - On the Tobruk Medal "Tobruk seige 1941"medals, tobruk
