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Lieutenant William Symons VC. Refer to photo for his citation. This item is on display in the Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road.Photograph framed, timber frame brown colour, dark background with central photo in an oval shape of a soldier in a side on portrait position, an inset on white is his name and unit, under that the Rising Sun Badge left, centre is the citation re the award of the Victoria Cross, on the right is an image of a VC.“W SYMONS VC 7th Infantry Bn 1st AIF (Eaglehawk)”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, symons, vc

This is a photograph of Pte Bruce Kingsbury VC who served with the Second AIF 1940-1942.Pte Bruce Kingsbury served in the Middle East and New Guinea. Pte Kingsbury won his VC during the Battle of Isurava. He was the first serviceman to receive the VC in Australian territory.Blue Metal Photograph Frame with Black and White photograph of B S Kingsbury VC.Inscription with the photograph - In proud memory of Pte Bruce Steel Kingsbury, VC. 2/14 Battalion who with great personal courage and at the cost of his life won the Victoria Cross at Isurava by counter attacking and clearing a path through the enemy position. "Lest We Forget"kingsbury ww2 new guinea isurava

This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton VCBrass engraving mounted on board. Contains photo of Cpl A Burton recipient of the VC medal, image of the VC medal, and citation for three recipients of the VC including Cpl Burton. Corpl. Alex S Burton. VC Born at Prospect House Kyneton.1893 Won the VC at Lone Pine August 9 1915. Citation By his deeds he still lives. On back of board is a previous catalogue identification: KYNRSL 2012/40 vc, gallipoli, lone pine

Framed Photograph and Service History of LT COL L C Maygar VCFormer OC 4 ALH and CO 8 ALHFramed Photograph of LT COL L C Maygar VCService history and replica medalsportrait of lt col l c maygar vc, replica medals and service history

Memorial/recognition of VC ANZACS created by RSL VictoriaLarge multi-media image of VC winners and stories plus images of medal

Photo taken at the opening of the Puckapunyal Sportsman's Club which had been named after Legatee Donovan Joynt (see also Cat.No. 01352). The accompanying typed note, dated March 1983, identifies Lieutenant Colonel Donovan Joynt VC and Captain Mick Moon VC as 'the only surviving VC winners from World War 1 in Victoria.' The photo was used in a Herald newspaper article on 29 March 1983 (item 01603). The article mentions that L/ Joynt donated more than half the cost of the $130,000 for the sports club and the photo was from the opening event.A photographic record of two outstanding Victorians who after winning their VCs in WWI went on to live long and impressive lives.Black and white photo of L/- Donovan Joynt with Captain Mick Moon, accompanied by a typed note, black on white. Typed note from March 1983 mentions that Lieutenant Colonel Donovan Joynt VC and Captain Mick Moon VC were attending the opening of the Lieutenant Colonel Donovan Joynt VC Sportsman's Club in Puckapunyal. donovan joynt, memorial, mick moon, vc

Collection of material relating to both families assembled by L. Knee. Robert Mactier awarded VC, buried in the Hem Farm Cemetery in France.Collection of Private Robert Mactier VC memorabilia and the Glover family connection.robert mactier vc, ww1 vc recipients, tatura locals

750ml ceramic port flagon dedicated to the memory of those diggers who gave their lives in the defence of freedom. Sth Vietnam 1962-1973. Features a VC medal and soldier on the front.VC Commemorative port. Produced by Jenke Vineyards. Alcohol 18% by volume.commemorative port, vc

From title page, "GALLIPOLI/ VC's OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR".Hardcover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard, with black buckram. Gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, blue and white colour print on front and spine. Illustrated - collection of black and white and colour photographs. Front - top, troops in silhouette, bottom three soldier portraits. Back - top battlefield, bottom troops advancing from a trench. 264 pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. End papers - illustrated. Black and white picture of troops in a battlefield.publication, book, military history, vc's, gallipoli, ww1

Captain Albert Jacka, VC, 14 Bn, first VC in WW1.A set of seven black and white photos showing the funeral march for Captain Albert Jacka VC in Melbourne 1932. 1. & 2. Front of gun carriage team. 3 horses and 2 riders. 3. Party of armed soldiers, bayonets fixed, marching in formation. 4. Gun carriage and coffin stationary. 2 soldiers in WW1 fighting kit in Rest on Arms Reverse. Civilian clothed men, hats off. One drummer is marching past. 5. Group of eight senior Officers marching. Most are in uniform with swords. 6. Large group of marching men in civilian clothes. They hold their hats against their heart. A civilian policeman is standing as crowd control. 7. The gun carriage and coffin moving away. Men in civilian crowd have removed their headdress. There are two files of men either side of the coffin, marching beside it.1. "Jacka's Funeral" on rear. 2. Funeral Captain Jacka, Melbourne 1932. 3. "Albert Jacka's Funeral" on rear. 4. "Albert Jacka's Funeral" on rear. 5. "Members of Jacka's battalion at his funeral. Jan 1932." on rear. 6. "Funeral Capt Albert Jacka 'Australia's first VC'" on rear. 7. "Funeral Capt Albert Jacka, Melbourne 1931" on rear.albert jacka vc, funeral, melbourne

Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Cecil Maygar, VC, DSO, VD (27 May 1868 – 1 November 1917) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was awarded the VC for facilitating the rescue of a dismounted man while under severe rifle fire in 1902 during the Second Boer War. He later served with the 4th Australian Light Horse at Gallipoli during the First World War, and died of wounds after being strafed during the Battle of Beersheba as part of the Sinai and Palestine campaign while commanding the 8th Australian Light Horse..Framed colour photograph of headstone at the grave of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC.maygar, grave, world war, wwi

An interesting article about Donovan Joynt VC, a founding Legatee. Written by Lt Col Allistair Pope, PSC, CM (Retired) for a magazine called Camaraderie. Was given to a legatee by a widow who thought we might be interested in the article. Camaraderie is the magazine of the Defence Force Welfare Association and is published 3 times a year. This article came from Vol 53, No. 1 in 2022.A record of the life of a prominent Legatee.Colour magazine article about Legatee Donovan Joynt VCdonovan joynt, biography

An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guest speaker appears to be a school girl and present is a Edward (Ted) Kenna a VC winner. It could be the launch of Badge week - the poster says: Support Legacy Buy a Badge with a boy playing at the beach. 685.1 The President David Ford with the school girl 685.2 Four men, second from left is Ray Ward with Chairman on his badge, on the right is a representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs. 685.3 A group including the Ted Kenna VC and his wife Marjorie. 6865.4 Bill Panter, Edward Kenna VC and Legatee Stan Carpenter (this photo was featured in the President's report published with the 80th Annual Report). 685.5 David Cull and Marjorie Kenna. 685.6 The school girl speaking 685.7 President David Ford and Ted Kenna VC The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events.A record of a function at the Shrine for Legacy Week 2004.Colour photo x 7 of the launch of Legacy Week in 2003 at the Shrine with school girl speaking and Edward Kenna VC as a guest.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 0013 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 3A, 6A, 8A, 10A, 11A, 14A and 15A.legacy week, legacy appeal

An original framed water colour portrait of Lieutenant George Mawby Ingram, VCPlaque at base of portrait: INGRAM George Mawby (Morby) VC; Rank Lieutenant; Unit 24th Battalion, 6th Brigade 2nd Division; Date 5 October 1918; Place Montbrehain east of Peronne, France.

Cac Ban Chien Si Ben Kia Chien Tuyen Hay Chu Y - Attention Soldiers on the other side of the Battle Lines. On the reverse there is a photograph of NVA/VC bodies "en Masse" with small test.Photo of NVA/VC bodies en-masse with text in Vietnamese, and on the reverse side the information is also in Vietnamese.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc, viet cong, 7th battalion, 1st battalion, the royal australian regiment, terry michael collie, 2790361

Albert Jacka VC, MC & Bar served with the AIF during WW1 from 1914-1920 at Gallipoli and the Western Front.Albert Jacka won his VC at Gallipoli, he was the first Australian to receive the Award.Black Timber Frame with black and white photograph of Albert Jacka.Lance Corporal Albert Jacka, Of the 14th (Victorian) Battalion, Australian Infantry Force. The First Australian VCjacka gallipoli ww1 aif

An account of Joynt's life and an extract from 'They Dared Mightily' pages 141, 142 and 143 - see also Cat. No. 01351. It includes a copy of the citation from when he was awarded the VC in World War One. There is no indication of when the biography of Joynt was written or by whom. Had been inserted into photo album (Cat.No. 01588). Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian and VC winner.White A4 paper x 9 pages with black type about the life of Colonel Joynt VC.Some pencilled underlining.donovan joynt, biography

An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin about Legatee Donovan Joynt VC. a long serving Legatee. The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. This is a recount of the citation of his war service in 1918 when he won the Victoria Cross. 'For the most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the attack on Herleville Wood, near Chuignes, Peronne on the 23rd August 1918. The article was part of an album of past presidents and prominent legatees from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of the war service of Legatee Donovan Joynt that led to him being awarded the Victoria Cross. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of 2 pages from the Legacy Bulletin on the VC citation of Legatee William Donovan Joynt.Bulletin No. VAW 1209. 15.5.1986. Page No 25 and No 26donovan joynt, vc, citation

Cameron Stewart Baird, VC, MG was a soldier in the Australian Army who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions in Afghanistan. Cameron enlisted on 4/1/2000 and was posted to the 4th Battalion (Commando) RAR now known as the 2nd Commando Regiment. He was deployed on 7 operations including Operation TANAGER - Timor Leste in 2001 Operation BASTILLE and FALCONER - Iraq in 2003. Cameron resigned from the ADF in 2004 re enlisting in 2006 and again posted to 2nd Commando Regiment. In 2007 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed on Operation SLIPPER - Afghanistan. He was awarded the Medal for Gallantry. In 2008 he was promoted to Corporal and deployed again on Operation SLIPPER in 2009 2011 and 2013. He was killed in action on 22 June 2013 and was posthumously awarded the VC for his actions in the Khod Valley Uruzgan province AfghanistanBrown timber look plastic frame containing watercolour painting of commando soldier wearing camouflage uniform with fill vest. plaque - Corporal Cameron Baird, VC ,MG signature left bottom corner Henk Artcameron baird, victoria cross

Lieutenant Leslie Maygar served with the 5th Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles in south Africa during the Boer War (1899-1902). He was awarded the Victoria cross for heroism . Maygar served with the 15th Light Horse (CMF) in the period 1902-1914 and at the outbreak of WWI (1914-1918) he was promoted to Major and appointed as a Squadron Commander with 4th Light Horse (AIF). He served at Gallipoli then was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and appointed Commanding Officer 8th Light Horse. He was serving in this capacity at Beersheba in October 1917 when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft. Maygar died of wounds sustained in the attack. Fine photograph of officer of the Victorian Mounted Rifles in the period immediately following the Boer War. Leslie Maygar was a native of the Euroa district and a geographic feature and a winery have been named in his honour.Framed black and white photograph of Lieutenant Leslie Maygar VC in Victorian Mounted Rifles uniform following his return from South Africa 1902. He is wearing his Victoria Cross and Queen's South African medal with three bars: Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony..Engraved panel at lower centre frame "Lt L C Maygar VC 5VMR / Date of Award 23-11.01"maygar leslie c lieutenant vc, victoria cross, vmr 5th contingent, 8th light horse regiment

The print is of a 'mosquito' aircraft and has been signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. Group Captain RAF. Group Captain Cheshire became a most decorated pilot during WW2 and was created Baron of Cheshire in 1991 in recognition of his charitable work.This print 'Mosquito' has been personally signed by Leonard Cheshire.A print of the aircraft Mosquito, the aircraft is portrayed in flight on a sky background. The print is in a silver metal frame with a white backing.Each print is individually signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. The original painting is by Robert Taylor. The print is published by The Military Gallery, Bath. leonard cheshire, vc., group capt raf, ww2, baron of cheshire

Lieutenant Albert Borella, 26th Battalion AIF, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Villers Bretonneux, France, in March 1918.Possibly the only self portrait of an Australian VC winner.Framed self portrait of Captain Albert C Borella VC MM MID in World War One (1914-1918) uniform with 'Sam Browne' belt and medals. Stained wooden frame has been covered with a protective clear acrylic sheet.Engraved plaque on lower face of frame "Capt Albert C Borella VC MM MID presented to 8/13 VMR by Mrs E Borella"borella, victoria cross, self-portrait

Part of a photo album (Cat.No. 01588) of material about the life of Legatee Donovan Joynt. This photo shows Donovan Joynt and Queen Elizabeth II reading from a pamphlet he is holding. This is a larger copy of the photograph Cat. No. 01590.1, and records the date of when it was taken as 17 March 1977. Queen Elizabeth visited Melbourne as part of her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia and attended a children's rally in Royal Park wearing this outfit. A crowd of 18,000 people greeted her. Footage of the visit can be seen in National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NSFA-ID 44325). There is no indication of who the veteran on the right was. He is a VC winner and has medals from the second world war. A note on the reverse page mentions a photo in the album of Captain M. Moon V.C with Sir Alfred Kemsley and Colonel Joynt. It was removed by Legatee K.D. Green on 29.9.86 and does not seem to have been returned.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian.Black and white photo of Queen Elizabeth and L/ Joynt and another VC recipient in 1977.Stamped on the back of the photograph in aqua: "Copyright The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd., Melbourne Australia. Not to be reproduced or displayed without written permission." Stamped in purple: "The property of Melbourne Legacy. Please return this correspondence to Executive Officer." Hand written in blue biro: "17-3-77" royal visit, donovan joynt

Coloured VC Propaganda print on black card depicting female VC armed in uniform in front of VC flag and two dovesprint, viet cong, propaganda

In search 0f JACKA VC. Investigating the life of famous WW1. Australian Soldier through evidence, a biography for education.Book, soft cover cardboard, white print on dark red back ground, front has copy of an Oil painting of “Captain Albert Jacka” by George Coates, back cover colour illustration enlist poster depicting Lieut Jacka VC, 24 pages, plain white, illustrated in B & W photographs, maps and medals.albert jacka vc, investigating albert jacka