Showing 81 items matching "valour"
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Kyneton RSL Sub Branchartefact, VC Medal
... The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for “... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre -eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries. ...Front: For Valour Back: COPY...This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton.VC No 384 vc Front: For Valour Back: COPY Two items Medal on wooden display stand, Medal hangs on red ribbon with the words: The Victoria Cross; on label at base. ...The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for “... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre -eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries. This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton.VC No 384Two items Medal on wooden display stand, Medal hangs on red ribbon with the words: The Victoria Cross; on label at base. Information board gives details of the history of the Victoria Cross. The medal is a replica.Front: For Valour Back: COPYvc -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBooklet, VERSE AND VALOUR. Turning Life's Pages O'er
... VERSE AND VALOUR. Turning Life's Pages O'er...See Also Media Image DSCF6233.JPG Paperback slim volume, stapled not glued VERSE AND VALOUR. Turning Life's Pages O'er Booklet ...Paperback slim volume, stapled not gluedAuthor Beryl Sindel. Signed by Author on Frontiespiece page. Publisher; McCann Publications, Brisbane Queensland. 1985. See Also Media Image DSCF6233.JPG -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, BOOK: The Bronze Cross - A tribute to those who won the supreme award for Valour in the years 1940-45
... BOOK: The Bronze Cross - A tribute to those who won the supreme award for Valour in the years 1940-45...London. 1945 BOOK: The Bronze Cross - A tribute to those who won the supreme award for Valour in the years 1940-45 Book ... -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBooklet, Southdown Press, For valour: the story of the Victoria Cross, 1960s
... For valour: the story of the Victoria Cross...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Story of the highest military award for bravery, with stories of 16 Australian soldiers and citations of all 119 ANZAC Victorian Cross recipients. victoria cross albert jacka Booklet, 40p, col. cover, black and white and brown print, photographs For valour: the story of the Victoria Cross Booklet Southdown Press ...Story of the highest military award for bravery, with stories of 16 Australian soldiers and citations of all 119 ANZAC Victorian Cross recipients.Booklet, 40p, col. cover, black and white and brown print, photographsvictoria cross, albert jacka -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, John Hamilton, The price of valour. The triumph and tragedy of a Gallipoli hero, Hugo Throssell, VC, 2012
... The price of valour. The triumph and tragedy of a Gallipoli hero, Hugo Throssell, VC...Index, bibliography, ill, p.393. The price of valour. The triumph and tragedy of a Gallipoli hero, Hugo Throssell, VC Book John Hamilton McMillan ...John Hamilton, bestselling author of Goodbye Cobber, God Bless You and Gallipoli Sniper, has written an extraordinary account of Throssell's life: winner of the Victoria Cross, due to his bravery on Gallipoli; husband to novelist and committed socialist Katharine Susannah Pritchard; and fallen hero, thanks to his public denunciation of the war. The Price of Valour details the battles in Gallipoli and Palestine, and a provides a compassionate and intimate portrait of a real Australian hero.Index, bibliography, ill, p.393.non-fictionJohn Hamilton, bestselling author of Goodbye Cobber, God Bless You and Gallipoli Sniper, has written an extraordinary account of Throssell's life: winner of the Victoria Cross, due to his bravery on Gallipoli; husband to novelist and committed socialist Katharine Susannah Pritchard; and fallen hero, thanks to his public denunciation of the war. The Price of Valour details the battles in Gallipoli and Palestine, and a provides a compassionate and intimate portrait of a real Australian hero.gallipoli campaign - personal narratives, hugo throssell - biography -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Johnson Beharry, Barefoot soldier : a story of extreme valour, 2007
... Barefoot soldier : a story of extreme valour...Barefoot soldier : a story of extreme valour Book Johnson Beharry W F Howes ...The exploits of private Johnson Beharry during the invasion of Iraq in 2003Ill, p.548.non-fictionThe exploits of private Johnson Beharry during the invasion of Iraq in 2003iraq war 2003 - personal narratives, johnson beharry -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, New Holland et al, Forgotten valour : the story of Arthur Sullivan VC, shy war hero, 2006
... Forgotten valour : the story of Arthur Sullivan VC, shy war hero....Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Military participation - Australia Russian civil war - History The story of Arthur Sullivan VC and other Australian soldiers who enlisted in the Great War but went on the fight in the Russian Civil War Index, bib, ill, maps, p.304. Forgotten valour : the story of Arthur Sullivan VC, shy war hero. ...The story of Arthur Sullivan VC and other Australian soldiers who enlisted in the Great War but went on the fight in the Russian Civil WarIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.304.non-fictionThe story of Arthur Sullivan VC and other Australian soldiers who enlisted in the Great War but went on the fight in the Russian Civil Warmilitary participation - australia, russian civil war - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Barnett, Guy MP, Our Heroes: Tasmania's Victoria Cross Recipients: For valour, 2015
... Our Heroes: Tasmania's Victoria Cross Recipients: For valour....Our Heroes: Tasmania's Victoria Cross Recipients: For valour. Book Book Barnett, Guy MP ...this book is dedicated to all Tasmanians who have served, and their families.this book is dedicated to all Tasmanians who have served, and their families.victoria cross, military decorations -- tasmania, tasmania -- history, military -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Krasnoff, Stan, Where To? For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 1)
... Where To? For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 1)...For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 1) Book Book Krasnoff, Stan ...A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.australia. australian army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, keith payne, victoria cross, aattv -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Krasnoff, Stan, Where To? For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 2)
... Where To? For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 2)...For Valour: The Keith Payne Story (Copy 2) Book Book Krasnoff, Stan ...A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.A True Story...Keith Payne's citation for the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration awarded in the British Commonwealth for valour, reads like a touch of madness.australia. australian army - officers - biography, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, military decorations, keith payne, victoria cross, aattv -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchStamp set, For Valour Australia's First Victoria Cross, 24 July 2000
... For Valour Australia's First Victoria Cross...The names of alll ninety-six (96) Victoria Cross winners are printed in the gutter of strip. For Valour Australia's First Victoria Cross Stamp set Australia Post ...Stamp strip set of five (5) 45c stamps in presentation folder commemorating the Centenary of the First Australian Victoria Cross award and features images of Sir Neville Howse, Sir Roden Cutler, Edward Kenna, Keith Payne and the Victoria Cross medal. The names of alll ninety-six (96) Victoria Cross winners are printed in the gutter of strip. -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook - Book/Paperback, Richard Reid, For Valour/ Australians and the Victoria Cross, 2000
... For Valour/ Australians and the Victoria Cross...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The awards and campaign medals of Thomas Currie Derrick VC DCM Book For Valour/ Australians and the Victoria Cross Book Book/Paperback Richard Reid Australia Post Philatelic Group Work and Turner Pty Ltd. ...The awards and campaign medals of Thomas Currie Derrick VC DCMBooknon-fictionThe awards and campaign medals of Thomas Currie Derrick VC DCM -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Richard Reid, For Valour - Australians and the Victoria Cross, 2000
... For Valour - Australians and the Victoria Cross...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges History of the Victoria Cross recipients from the Boer War to Vietnam War 1899-1972 Book For Valour - Australians and the Victoria Cross Book Richard Reid Australia Post Philatelic Group Work and Turner Pty Ltd ...History of the Victoria Cross recipients from the Boer War to Vietnam War 1899-1972Booknon-fictionHistory of the Victoria Cross recipients from the Boer War to Vietnam War 1899-1972 -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Produced by the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General, Of Valour and Veterans - Selected speeches 2008-2013, 2013
... Of Valour and Veterans - Selected speeches 2008-2013...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Book Of Valour and Veterans - Selected speeches 2008-2013 Book Produced by the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General. ...Book -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Book, Johnson Beharry V.C. et al, BAREFOOT SOLDIER (IRAQ) (A story of extreme valour), 2006
... BAREFOOT SOLDIER (IRAQ) (A story of extreme valour)...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne ISBN: 13-978-316-73329 BAREFOOT SOLDIER (IRAQ) (A story of extreme valour) Book Johnson Beharry V.C. Little Brown Book Co. ...isbn: 13-978-316-73329 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Book, JOHN PERCIVAL et al, FOR VALOUR (The Victoria Cross Courage In Action), 1985
... FOR VALOUR (The Victoria Cross Courage In Action)...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne ISBN: 423-01700-4 FOR VALOUR (The Victoria Cross Courage In Action) Book JOHN PERCIVAL Thames Methuen ...isbn: 423-01700-4 -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Sheet Music, Valour
... Valour...(Castlemaine) 347 Barker Street Castlemaine goldfields Valour Sheet Music ... -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)Sheet Music, Valour Of Youth
... Valour Of Youth...(Castlemaine) 347 Barker Street Castlemaine goldfields Valour Of Youth Sheet Music ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMagazine - VALOUR IN THE AIR, STEPHEN BRIDGEWATER, 2017
... VALOUR IN THE AIR...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne VALOUR IN THE AIR Magazine VALOUR IN THE AIR STEPHEN BRIDGEWATER KEY PUBLISHING LTD ... -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, George Westcott, 1870c
... Sarge Westcott was awarded a police valour medal after saving a colleague in the line of duty....Superintendent of police with Valour Badge for bravery."...Sarge Westcott was awarded a police valour medal after saving a colleague in the line of duty. ...George (Sarge) Westcott (born 1859) was the son of Charity Pink Medhurst and second husband George Charles Westcott. After Charity's death father George raised his son George and her son David Medhurst (born 1855). Sarge Westcott was awarded a police valour medal after saving a colleague in the line of duty.Connection to the Medhurst family of Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Caption on back of photograph:"Sarge Westcott. Superintendent of police with Valour Badge for bravery."george westcott, david medhurst, charity jane pink -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchStamp
... First Day Cover - for Valour...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Ephemera First Day Cover - for Valour Stamp ...First Day Cover - for Valourephemera -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchStamps
... For Valour - century of Victoria Cross...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Ephemera General For Valour - century of Victoria Cross Stamps ...For Valour - century of Victoria Crossephemera, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchFirst day Cover
... First day Cover For valour centenary of first Australian V.C....Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Ephemera First day Cover For valour centenary of first Australian V.C. First day Cover ...First day Cover For valour centenary of first Australian V.C.ephemera -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal - Medal, Replica Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for 5RAR Recipient, Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
... Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"....Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy"....National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy". ...Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".A black board with white text about Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) award to the recipient of 5 RAR. The medal includes a silver cross with a rose in centre and a ribbon of diagonal alternate stripes of white and purple. Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is the third military decoration awarded to personal of the United Kingdom's Royal Airforces and other services, and formerly to officers of other Commonwealth countries, instituted for "an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying in active operations against the enemy".Distinguised Flying Cross (DFC)'s Details and names of recipientsmedal, replica medals, distinguished flying cross, dfc, capt james douglas campbell, 18548, royal corps of australian electrical and mechanical engineers., 161 (indep) recce flt -
Mont De LanceyWar Medal, 1914
... Nicholls, resident of Wandin for Valour 1.10.14"...Nicholls, resident of Wandin for Valour 1.10.14" Gold medal, with Coat of Arms, includes boomerang, kangaroo and emu in black box, with blue lining. ...This gift was presented to each Wandin person who enlisted, or their family representative.Gold medal, with Coat of Arms, includes boomerang, kangaroo and emu in black box, with blue lining."Presented to F. Nicholls, resident of Wandin for Valour 1.10.14"military medals -
Mont De LanceyMemorabilia - Medals, ca. 1915
... Gaudion by residents of Wandin for Valour 1.3.15."...Gaudion by residents of Wandin for Valour 1.3.15." Gold coloured medal with Crossed rifles flanked Emu & Kangaroo. ...Patriotic Medal presented to T.W. Gaudion.Gold coloured medal with Crossed rifles flanked Emu & Kangaroo."Presented to T.W. Gaudion by residents of Wandin for Valour 1.3.15."patriotic medal., medals, t.w. gaudion -
Red Cliffs Military MuseumFramed Photograph, Lieutenant W.T. West, MM, MC, (estimated)
... Photo clearly shows unit insignia, ranks pips, service and valour ribbons....Throughout the day he led his platoon with skil and when the company commander was killed assumed charge and supervised the consolidation of the line with great activity and courage. of 1919 australia 1917 ww1 commonwealth gazette london walter thomas west mm mc page 2 collection july w t west gazettte 9 location 6839 8th nov 2937 position 104 april 4337 12 23 1163 45 Photo clearly shows unit insignia, ranks pips, service and valour ribbons. A framed black and white photgraph of Lieutenant West in dress uniform, showing Unit Insignia (colour Flash) service ribbons. ...1789 Corporal Walter Thomas West was recommended for Military Medal 13th May 1917. Citation: For conspicous gallantry in action at the Hindenburg Line on 3rd May 1917. When he attacked with few bob=mbers an enemy post using MG fire against the right brigade. Having taken up the post he moved down the first trench and with 6 men engaged an enemy party who were resisting the 2nd attack of the tight brigade. Recommended by GOC 6th Australian Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Walter Thomas West was recommended for MC 21st Ocrober 1918. Citation: During the attack on Montebrehain, east of Peronne on 5th Ocober, 1918, Lt West acted in a skilful and courageous manner when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong post, he rushed forward alone under heavy machine gun fire, threw a bomb at the post and captured the gun and crew of three. Later his flank was being held up by a strong post manned by the German guns in cemetary. Lt. West crawled round to the right and rushed the post. One ran he killed 3 of the nemy and took 3 prisoners. The men in the other post ran off with their gun and so escaped. Throughout the day he led his platoon with skil and when the company commander was killed assumed charge and supervised the consolidation of the line with great activity and courage. A framed black and white photgraph of Lieutenant West in dress uniform, showing Unit Insignia (colour Flash) service ribbons.Photo clearly shows unit insignia, ranks pips, service and valour ribbons.of, 1919, australia, 1917, ww1, commonwealth, gazette, london, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, page, 2, collection, july, w t west, gazettte, 9, location, 6839, 8th, nov, 2937, position, 104, april, 4337, 12, 23, 1163, 45 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - SYMPATHY CARD and ENVELOPE, Atlas Press Marlborough series, printed in Australia, 1917
... .1) On the front “ Duty - Valour - Honour”. Inside in ink from, ”Mr and Mrs F Stevens"...Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items. sympathy cards military .1) On the front “ Duty - Valour - Honour”. Inside in ink from, ”Mr and Mrs F Stevens" .1) Four page folding card, front has an embossed map of Australia, central in gold a scroll, Rising Sun, crown and a wreath. ...Items relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items..1) Four page folding card, front has an embossed map of Australia, central in gold a scroll, Rising Sun, crown and a wreath. Inside has a short poem headed by “Greater love hath no man than this”, next page a brief sympathy message, under in ink an entry by hand. A small string holds the pages together. .2) yellowish envelope with black edging, mail stamps and a 1 penny red stamp. Envelope dated 21 Nov ....... .1) On the front “ Duty - Valour - Honour”. Inside in ink from, ”Mr and Mrs F Stevens"sympathy, cards, military -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, FRENCH, Unknown
... No name - Clasp marked "Extreme Orient". 2. Inscribed "Valour Et Discipline" - no name....No name - Clasp marked "Extreme Orient". 2. Inscribed "Valour Et Discipline" - no name. Two medals with ribbons - unmounted. 1. ...1. Indo-China Medal for those fighting Japanese 1945 and Viet Rebels Post WW2 (Vietnam). 2. French Military Medal established 1851 by Napoleon III. Award to Servicemen or Officer's commanding men in combat, awarded for Bravery Under Fire. Officers can only receive it if they had previously been an enlisted man.Two medals with ribbons - unmounted. 1. French Indo-China Far East Colony Medal and Clasp. 2. French WW1 Military Medal for Bravery.1. No name - Clasp marked "Extreme Orient". 2. Inscribed "Valour Et Discipline" - no name.ron mills collection, medals, french -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Medal
... Lion over Crown with banner underneath Crown saying "For Valour" Victoria Cross. Medal enclosed in a plastic pouch....Lion over Crown with banner underneath Crown saying "For Valour" Victoria Cross. Medal enclosed in a plastic pouch. ...Cross shaped Medal attached with a plum coloured ribbon. Lion over Crown with banner underneath Crown saying "For Valour" Victoria Cross. Medal enclosed in a plastic pouch.medal, victoria cross
