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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - 14TH TRAINING BATTALION BAND, c1918 - 1919
... POSTCARD - 14TH TRAINING BATTALION BAND...14th Training Battalion Band...Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training.... Baron Cooper Collection Postcards 14th Training Battalion Band ...Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training Battalion Band. They document various places where the band played. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Twelve black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of various English towns. Some cards have handwritten letters and anecdotes on the back.1. Lichfield Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 29.1.18.' 2. Bone Street, Lichfield. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Anecdote, signed, Bob.' 3. The Green, East Knoyle: Handwritten on back in black ink: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother! 4. Wyndham Memorial, East Knoyle. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'R.H. Baron 14 T.B. Band. 5. Woking, Inkerman Barracks. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Elsie.' 6. Chertsey Road and Red House Hotel, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'I spent a few days here while I was on leave, Bob.' 7. View at Old Woking from Bridge. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'No. 3596, L/Corp R.H. Baron, 14 T.B. Band, 57 Battalion, Aust Imp. Forces, Hurdcott, England.' 8. York Road, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 11.1.19.' 9. Thinking of you at GILLINGHAM. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'This is the place of our last trip with the band, Bob.' 10. Glastonbury Abbey. Handwritten on back in black ink. Letter signed Bob.' 11. Station Rd. Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his friend, Doris. Dated August 2nd (1918?).' 12. Newbury, Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'Partial letter written by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, 14th training battalion band, 57th battalion, ww1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Domestic Object, Beer Mug
... 2 Recruit Training Battalion... of 2 Recruit Training battalion...2 Recruit training Battalion. Nulli Secondus... Battalion 2 Recruit training Battalion. Nulli Secondus Glass beer ...Glass beer mug with handle and gold transfer of unit badge of 2 Recruit Training battalion2 Recruit training Battalion. Nulli Secondusmug, 2 recruit training battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Domestic Object, Beer Mug
... 2 Recruit Training Battalion... of @ Recruit training Battalion in gold...2 Recruit Training Battalion. Nulli Second US... Battalion 2 Recruit Training Battalion. Nulli Second US Glass beer ...Glass beer mug with handle and transfer of Unit Badge of @ Recruit training Battalion in gold2 Recruit Training Battalion. Nulli Second USmug, 2 recruit training battalion -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photograph, "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion / Albert Park, Melbourne
... "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion / Albert Park..." Company, No 7 Training Battalion. The photograph is under glass... portrait of the members of "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion ...A black and white studio portrait of the members of "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion. The photograph is under glass in a wooden frame with a green cardboard mounting.A. Perlestein, F.G. Bartholomew (bow), L.A. Payne (2), A. McLaurin (3), H.H. Macknight (S), W.J. Taylor / T. McManamny, C. Donald (COACH), Capt E.V. Nixon, C. Short, A. McGill / J. Bruce, F.C. Wilson (COX) / Presented to Mr C. Donald / As a small mark of appreciation & as a memento of Sept 18, 1915 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2/ 6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP, 1940
... 2/ 6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP...2/6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP Won By D( SPECIALIST.../6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP Won By D( SPECIALIST ...2/6 was a anticedent unit of 5/6 RVRSilver Trophy on bakelite base and one engraved silver shield on base 2/6 INFANTRY TRAINING BATTALION CUP Won By D( SPECIALIST) -COY- DVRLEY CAMP NOV, 19405/6 rvr, 2/6 battalion, ww2, regimental property -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque - 2 Recruit Training Plaque
... 2 Recruit Training Battalion... Recruit Training battalion, raised at Puckapunyal (Vic) to provide... Training Battalion. Crown on laurel wreath around number 2 with 2... the emblem of Australian Army 2nd Recruit Training battalion, raised ...This shield bears the emblem of Australian Army 2nd Recruit Training battalion, raised at Puckapunyal (Vic) to provide basic training for the Second National Service Scheme which was in place during the Vietnam War. It operated from 1965-1973.Wooden plaque with bronze metal insignia of 2 Recruit Training Battalion. Crown on laurel wreath around number 2 with 2 crossed boomerangs below. 2 RECRUIT TRAINING / NULLI SECUNDUS2 recruit training battalion, vietnam, training, 2nd recruit, puckapunyal, conscription, national service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - LEAVE PASS, WW1, 14th Training Battalion, 4 Oct 1918
... 14th Training Battalion... Training Battalion ...R. H. Baron used this leave pass to visit his uncle in Aldershot. Whilst in Aldershot and surrounds, he collected a number of postcards. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular booklet with light brown card covers. Covers and pages stapled together. inside 2 pages have lists of food rations available to the pass holders. printed instruction in black type on front and back covers. Front cover has printed pro-forma for holders details. Details handwritten in black and red ink.Handwritten on front cover in black ink: 14th Trg Battn, 3596, L/Cp Baron, R.H., 4.10.1918 to 8.10.1918, Aldershot leave, Hurdcott 4.10.1918. Handwritten on front cover in red ink: a signature. Handwritten on back page in black ink: This is our Ration form book that we have for our tucker when we are on leave, Bob:robert h. baron, cooper collection, ration book, leave pass, aldershot, herdcott, postcard, ww1 -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir teaspoon, unknown
... training battalion...1st Recruit Training/ Battalion/ Home Of The Soldier... Victoria 3685 high-country training battalion kapooka teaspoon 1st ...silver teaspoon with Perspex inlay, training logo in plastic case with blue bottom1st Recruit Training/ Battalion/ Home Of The Soldiertraining battalion, kapooka, teaspoon -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Recruit Training Battalion Plaque
... Recruit Training Battalion Plaque... Dandenong melbourne Plaque Recruit Training Battalion Plaque ... -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Melba & Co, 7th Australian Infantry Training Battalion WW1
... 7th Australian Infantry Training Battalion WW1... Training Battalion WW1 Photograph Melba & Co ...George Alfred Yung, known as Alf, pictured in the second row, 10th from the left, enlisted on 25/02/1916; embarked on 19/02/1917; was killed during the battle of Menin Gate at Yrpres, Belgium on 20/09/1917. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51447 The 7th Battalion was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War. Like the 5th, 6th and 8th Battalions, it was recruited from Victoria and, together with these battalions, formed the 2nd Brigade. The battalion was raised by Lieutenant Colonel H. E. "Pompey" Elliott within a fortnight of the declaration of war in August 1914 and embarked just two months later. After a brief stop in Albany, Western Australia, the battalion proceeded to Egypt, arriving on 2 December. It later took part in the ANZAC landing on 25 April 1915, as part of the second wave. Ten days after the landing, the 2nd Brigade was transferred from ANZAC to Cape Helles to help in the attack on the village of Krithia. The attack captured little ground but cost the brigade almost a third of its strength. The Victorian battalions returned to ANZAC to help defend the beachhead, and in August the 2nd Brigade fought at the battle of Lone Pine. While holding positions captured by the 1st Brigade, four members of the 7th Battalion, Corporal A. S. Burton, Acting Corporal W. Dunstan, Lieutenant W. Symons and Captain F. H. Tubb, earned the Victoria Cross - Burton posthumously. The battalion served at ANZAC until the evacuation in December. After the withdrawal from Gallipoli in December 1915, the battalion returned to Egypt. In March 1916, it sailed for France and the Western Front and entered the front line trenches for the first time on 3 May. The battalion's first major action in France was at Pozieres in the Somme valley where it fought between 23-27 July and 15-21 August. After Pozieres the battalion manned trenches in the Ypres salient in Belgium, before returning to the Somme valley. It saw out the horrendous winter of 1916-1917 rotating between training, working parties and duty in the trenches. In early 1917, the Germans withdrew to the Hindenburg Line and the 7th Battalion participated in the brief advance that followed and then came to a grinding halt before Bullecourt. The battalion was withdrawn from the front line for training on 9 May 1917 and did not return to action until the Ypres offensive of September and October. It fought major battles at Menin Road on 20 September and Broodseinde on 4 October, and then spent much of ensuing winter in the Ypres mud. In March and April 1918 the 7th helped stop the German spring offensive in northern France and later participated in the Allies' own great offensive of 1918, that began with the battle of Amiens on 8 August. The advance by British and empire troops on 8 August was the greatest success in a single day on the Western Front, one that German General Erich Ludendorff described as, "the black day of the German Army in this war". The battalion continued operations until late September 1918. At 11 am on 11 November 1918, the guns fell silent. The November armistice was followed by the peace treaty of Versailles signed on 28 June 1919. In November 1918 members of the AIF began to return to Australia for demobilisation and discharge. In March, the battalion was so reduced that it and the 6th Battalion were amalgamated to form a composite battalion. In turn, this battalion was merged with another, formed from the 5th and 8th Battalions, to form the 2nd Brigade Battalion. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51447army, soldier, alf yung, 7th australian infantry battalion -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Journal, National Service Training Battalion, 1953
... National Service Training Battalion... Service Training Battalion, 3rd Intake 1953. National Service 1951 ...Compulsory National Service existed for all males between 1951 and 1959. This journal relates to the 3rd Intake in 1953.This is an original journal of the National Service Training Battalion, 3rd Intake 1953.A paper journal of 44 pages relating to the 3rd Intake of National Servicemen 1953.On the back page are the signatures of Members of this Intake. Printed by Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, 129 King Street, Melbourne.national service, 1951-1953, 3rd intake, 1953 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - BATTALION TRAINING PROGRAMME
... BATTALION TRAINING PROGRAMME...Forecast program outlining the training for 38th Battalion...Loose leaf folder with outline of 38 Battalion camp... goldfields Forecast program outlining the training for 38th Battalion ...Forecast program outlining the training for 38th Battalion for a period in Mar 1937. Items in the collection re Lt Col J Swatton, refer Cat No. 6719.2P for his service history.Loose leaf folder with outline of 38 Battalion camp training programme. Some pages white and some pages pink. Three gold studs at top of page (landscape).Titles "38 Bn Camp Training" - Outline Programme.passchendaele barracks trust, training pprogramme, 38th bn -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, John Joseph Gervasoni, c1916
... 2nd training battalion...John Joseph Gervasoni (4202), 2nd Training Battalion Band...John Joseph Gervasoni (4202), 2nd Training Battalion Band ...John Joseph Gervasoni (4202), 2nd Training Battalion Band, No 3 Camp, Perham Downs, Andover Kants England. Black and white image of John Joseph Gervasoni of Yandoit Creek, Victoriaworld war one, military band, 2nd training battalion, john joseph gervasoni, yandoit creek -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER & ENVELOPE FROM ABROAD
... 21st Infantry Training Battalion.... 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East... 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East ...Letter dated 23/6/1941 from Chris McKinley VX46283. From 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East. Letter sent home to Miss L. Crozier. Letter is signed off by soldier's Officers and filled in on Salvation Army stationary specifically for Australian troops.1 & 2. Two page letter on Salvation Army stationary of approx A.4 size. Paper faded to a yellow colour. Folded into sixth size. 3. Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped.Front marked "Air-Mail" and signature of Officer. Two pages off content and also signature of Officer. Both envelope and letters marked in imprint of "The Salvation Army" and red shield has stamp saying "Passed by Censor".middle east, 21st infantry training battalion., letter -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, The 2/22 Echo, C.1940
... Infantry Training Battalion based at the racecourse camp at Epsom...News sheets issued by Training Battalion titled the 2/22... Infantry Training Battalion based at the racecourse camp at Epsom ...The "Echo" was a small newspaper issued by the 2/22nd Infantry Training Battalion based at the racecourse camp at Epsom, Bendigo. Purpose of camp was to train new recruits and feed them into the Infantry Battalion itself. Aim of the newspaper would be as a conduit of official information and for local morale.News sheets issued by Training Battalion titled the 2/22 Echo. Content includes lots of advertisements, social occasions, Official Military business. Both are 8 pages long on yellowed paper and writing in black. 1: 1st Edition date Wed 22nd Oct 1940 with part of pages 6 & 7 missing. 2. 2nd Edition dated Thursday 7th Nov 1940.2/22 battalion, ww2, newspaper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TROPHY, 1967
... Recruit Training Battalion 217842 DODD P J SPL A COY... training Recruit Training Battalion 217842 DODD P J SPL A COY ...Item awarded to Peter James Dodd No 217842. Refer 2436.2P for his service details.Trophy shows a brass soldier in uniform standing to attention with a rifle. This sits on a wooden base with 2 small plaques. The top 1 shows a crown over crossed rifles surrounded by a wreath with a scroll underneath. The bottom plaque metal has the details of the person awarded to.Recruit Training Battalion 217842 DODD P J SPL A COYmilitary history - trophies, recruit training, -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate, Certificate Of Appreciation
... - Cambodia Long hai training battalion awared to Cpl Gregory Wilson... training battalion awared to Cpl Gregory Wilson Certificate ...Yellow paper certificate mounted on carboard. United States - Cambodia Long hai training battalion awared to Cpl Gregory Wilsoncertificate of appreciation, certificate -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 03/05/1944
... Corps Signals training battalion releasing carrier pigeons from... of the 1st Signals training Battalion/ Photograph made 3 May 1944... Corps Signals training battalion releasing carrier pigeons from ...Taken in 1944 in Bonegilla, Victoria by Captain E.C. Johnston, this photograph depicts soldiers of the 1st Australian Corps Signals training battalion releasing carrier pigeons from a portable loft for their daily exercise.The 1st Australian Corps Signals was a branch of the Australian Imperial Airforce that was active during World War Two. One of the tasked carried out by 1st Australian Corps Signals was to send messages through the use of carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were most commonly used by the Allied Forces to send messages from the front line trenches or advancing units. Edgar Charles Johnston (1896-1988) was an aviator and public servant. In WW1 he served with the Australian Imperial Force, and later joined the Royal Flying Corps. For his service in the Royal Flying Corps he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, which assisted him in becoming the assistant director-general in 1939 of the Commonwealth Department of Aviation. During World War II he was heavily engaged in the department’s activities in support of the war effort.Black and white square reproduced photograph on rectangular archival paperObverse: Bonegilla Victoria 1944-05-03/ Carrier Pigeons being released for their daily exercise/ from a portable loft of the 1st Signals training Battalion/ Photograph made 3 May 1944, by E.C. Johnston/ copied from CD Image supplied from/ Australian War Memorial collection/ Copyright/ Use of this image for the/ Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum, Beechworth/ enhanced to remove moir effect/ Reverse: 7993.2/military album, beechworth, burke museum, military, world war 2, ww2, australian army, bonegilla, pigeons, edgar charles johnston -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photograph, Winners Double Maiden Eight, Upper Yarra & Albert Park Regattas 1915. Presented to Chas Donald Esq By the Crew as a mark of appreciation in recognition of his services as COACH
... " Company, No 7 Training Battalion. The photograph is under glass... portrait of the members of "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion ...A black and white studio portrait of the members of "C" Company, No 7 Training Battalion. The photograph is under glass in a wooden frame with a green cardboard mounting.A. Perlestein, F.G. Bartholomew (bow), L.A. Payne (2), A. McLaurin (3), H.H. Macknight (S), W.J. Taylor / T. McManamny, C. Donald (COACH), Capt E.V. Nixon, C. Short, A. McGill / J. Bruce, F.C. Wilson (COX) / Presented to Mr C. Donald / As a small mark of appreciation & as a memento of Sept 18, 1915 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Manual of Land Warfare Part 2 Infantry Training Vol 1 Pam No 1 The Infantry Battalion 1984, 1984
... infantry battalion training doctrine... Macleod melbourne infantry battalion training doctrine infantry ...A soft covered booklet providing the doctrine for the employment of the infantry battalion in war.7610-66-118-5958infantry battalion training doctrine, infantry battalion training doctrine -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Mess kit, 1939 (exact)
... 19th australian infantry training battalion... tins aluminium 2nd aif 8th battalion vx52576 pte mckenzie c ...This is part of a collection donated by Mrs Margaret McKenzie that belonged to her husband and was issued to him during the Second World War, the mess tins were marked with names of places, ships and battle locations. Other items include a postcard sent home in August 1941 and a photo of Australian troops on parade at Wewak in August 1945Aluminium Mess tin set, 2 rectangular tins one smaller to fit into larger. Inscriptions engraved on 4 sides containing locations of training, ships and battle areas. Additional markings include year of manufacture and company along with Department of Defence broad arrow. Item is stamped metal with wire handle on the large tin. Wire carry handle missing on smaller tin. "Inscription on base of mess tin large. 'DARLEY ALBANY/ SYDNEY/ PERTH/ TRINCOMALEE:CEYLON/ PORT TUFIC/ SUEZ CANAL/ EL CANTARA/ GAZA/ JERUSALEM/ HIFA TELAVIV/ BETHALEM/ BAYROUTA/ JUDEDES FIAKE/darwin, world war two, pan set messing, mess tins, aluminium, 2nd aif, 8th battalion, vx52576, pte, mckenzie, c mckenzie, 1939, c b ltd, 1941 1945, 19th australian infantry training battalion, b company, 21st august 1941, finchaven, wandecla, cairns, brisbane -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Whittaker, Bob, Jellybeans In The Jungle
... 3rd Recruit Training Battalion... Vietnamese TAA Viscount Conscription AWOL 3rd Recruit Training ...There is a very reliable rule of thumb when it comes to authority and command.There is a very reliable rule of thumb when it comes to authority and command. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian, phuoc tuy province, long khanh province, cambodia, b-52, north vietnamese, taa viscount, conscription, awol, 3rd recruit training battalion, 7th battalion, royal australian regiment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photo, Wangaratta Camp 23rd October 1940, Unknown
... 1 Platoon 'C' Company, 2/14 Infantry Training Battalion...' Company, 2/14 Infantry Training Battalion. Writing on the back ...WWII historical significancePlatoon photo of 30 men with their names on the photo1 Platoon 'C' Company, 2/14 Infantry Training Battalion. Writing on the back - to Cliff Hill with my compliments -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter, Personal Letter to Sister (?) from Wal ?
... Sent from 2nd Victorian Training Battalion Sutton Veny... Dandenong melbourne Sent from 2nd Victorian Training Battalion ...Letter To Lin ? from Wal.Sent from 2nd Victorian Training Battalion Sutton Veny Warminster Wiltshire England Dated 28/03/1918 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, NATIONAL SERVICE, James K Oliver, The National Serviceman - 'The 90 Day Wonder' Puckapunyal 1951 - 1959
... , April intake 1955, 20th National Service Training Battalion... intake 1955, 20th National Service Training Battalion, 55th ...Cardboard front cover with green head shot photo of soldier. White pages, cut edges, black printing & black & white photos. Front cover below photo: “by James K Oliver, 3/772902, April intake 1955, 20th National Service Training Battalion, 55th Anniversary Edition”books - military, military history - army, national service -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document - National Service training letter
... Lieutenant Colonel K. H. Kirkland, 2n. Recruit Training Battalion... Training Battalion Puckapunya to inform Pte N E Swainston ...Four page proforma letter from Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel K. H. Kirkland, 2n. Recruit Training Battalion Puckapunya to inform Pte N E Swainston of details of the 70-day basic training for conscripted soldiers. Details of training conditions are itemised.conscription, training, national service - australia -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Infantry Training Part 1: The Infantry Battalion 1943 (Proof Copy), 1943
... Macleod melbourne Infantry training manual battalion 19474 Booklet ...Booklet, a proof copy with no cover. Deals with the organisation and tactics of the battalion as a whole. Eight of these booklets replaced the single book "Infantry Training 1937" 19474infantry training, manual, battalion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Fieldcraft Sniping and Intelligence
... used for training Battalion Intelligence Officers... Tatura the-murray used for training Battalion Intelligence ...Used by Corporal T Bock whilst in the VDC.Red cover with black rectangular border on front and title, authors name and printers name in the rectangle. 213 pagesnon-fictionUsed by Corporal T Bock whilst in the VDC.fieldcraft sniping, major nevill a d armstrong obe frgs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - TRAINING ATTENDANCE 1915, Commonwealth Military forces, Posted 3.7.1915
... local area Training battalion for Militia and Cadets.... local area Training battalion for Militia and Cadets. Training ...The card relates to commencement of Training for Senior cadets in Area 67B Bendigo. 67 stands for the 67th Battalion local area Training battalion for Militia and Cadets.Post card, OHMS, double sided, yellowish colour, front has green stamp and two P.O stamps, addressed to is in black ink, reverse has details of Training commencement in black print, date stamp in purple and time in black pencilOn front, “To J.P Guiney, Sternberg St Bendigo”. On rear,stamped, “10 JUL 1915”, in pencil, “2.30pm”training 67b, cadets -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
... depicts soldiers of the 1st Australian Corps Signals training... depicts soldiers of the 1st Australian Corps Signals training ...Taken in 1944 in Bonegilla, Victoria, this photograph depicts soldiers of the 1st Australian Corps Signals training battalion releasing carrier pigeons from a portable loft for their daily exercise.The 1st Australian Corps Signals was a branch of the Australian Imperial Airforce that was active during World War Two. One of the tasked carried out by 1st Australian Corps Signals was to send messages through the use of carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were most commonly used by the Allied Forces to send messages from the front line trenches or advancing units.Black and white square reproduced photograph on rectangular archival paperObverse: Negative Number: 066265/ thumbnail/ image 066265/ purchased from Australian War Memorial/ Bonegilla Victoria 1944*05-03 Carrier pigeons being released for their/ daily exercise from a portable loft of the 1st Signals training Battlion/ Reverse: 7993/military album, beechworth, burke museum, military, world war 2, ww2, australian army, bonegilla, pigeons