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Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHonour Board, Women's Auxiliary - Treasurers
... wangaratta rsl sub branch...Wangaratta RSL Sub branch Women's Auxiliary Honour Board of Treasurers from 1955 to present day...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Wangaratta RSL Sub branch Women's Auxiliary Honour Board of Treasurers from 1955 to present day On the 18/5/2018 the Women's Auxiliary celebrated its Centenary and is believed to be one of the oldest if not the oldest RSL Women's Auxiliary in Victoria. wangaratta rsl sub branch women's auxiliary treasurers Wangaratta Sub Branch Women's Auxiliary Treasurers Brown timber look laminate five sided with RSL Women's Auxiliary crest with one column of names in gold coloured paint Women's Auxiliary - Treasurers Honour Board Honour Board ...Wangaratta RSL Sub branch Women's Auxiliary Honour Board of Treasurers from 1955 to present day On the 18/5/2018 the Women's Auxiliary celebrated its Centenary and is believed to be one of the oldest if not the oldest RSL Women's Auxiliary in Victoria.Brown timber look laminate five sided with RSL Women's Auxiliary crest with one column of names in gold coloured paintWangaratta Sub Branch Women's Auxiliary Treasurerswangaratta rsl sub branch, women's auxiliary treasurers -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHonour Board, Women's Auxiliary - Presidents
... wangaratta rsl sub branch...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch - Women's Auxiliary Honour Board of Presidents from 1918 to the present day. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch - Women's Auxiliary Honour Board of Presidents from 1918 to the present day. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch - Women's Auxiliary Honour Board of Presidents from 1918 to the present day. On the 18/5/2018 the Women's Auxiliary celebrated its Centenary and is believed to be one of the oldest if not the oldest Women's Auxiliary in Victoria. On the 18/5/2018 the Women's Auxiliary celebrated its Centenary and is believed to be one of the oldest if not the oldest RSL Women's Auxiliary in Victoria. timber look laminate five sided with RSL Women's Auxiliary crest with list of names in gold coloured paint in two columnsWangaratta Sub Branch President 1918 to presentwangaratta rsl sub branch, women's auxiliary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHonour Board, Wangaratta Sub Branch Life Members
... rsl...wangaratta sub branch...List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia....List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia. ...List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia.The elevation of a Service Member to Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia is an honour that may only be approved by the National Executive on the recommendation of a State Branch. Life Membership of any organisation is a single honour of great importance and any nomination must qualify the nominated member beyond all doubt as to their outstanding service to the League.Brown laminate five sided honour board with RSL crest and list of 12 names in gold colour paint.Wangaratta Sub-Branch Life Membersrsl, wangaratta sub branch, life members -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Lt/Gen Ash Power (Rtd), 21/3/2018
... This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Ash Power is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army and a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and Bougainville. ...Ash Power is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army and a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and Bougainville. Between 2011 and 2014, Power notably served as Chief of Joint Operations. In this oral history extract, Power reflects on what the RSL means to him and the resounding collective mission of ex-service organisations.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.lt/gen ash power (rtd), oral history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Gary Hadley, 21/3/2018
... This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Gary Hadley reflects on changing attitudes towards Vietnam veterans. ...Gary Hadley reflects on changing attitudes towards Vietnam veterans. He recounts that during the war, military grooming standards made blending in with civilians difficult and – coupled with the widespread opposition to the Vietnam War – were a potential risk to the troupes’ safety.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.gary hadley, vietnam war, oral history -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Peter Cardwell, 2018
... This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Interview with Peter Caldwell who talks of his service with the Royal Australian Navy. peter cardwell royal australian navy RSL Life Member Wangaratta This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project Peter Cardwell Audio Oral history interview ...Interview with Peter Caldwell who talks of his service with the Royal Australian Navy.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Projectpeter cardwell, royal australian navy, rsl life member, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Joyce Barry
... This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War. ...Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what inspired her to join the services and what training was like for a young woman living in Victoria. Joyce was born on 1/5/1922 and passed away on the 26/10/2025 at the age of 103. She enlisted in the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force at the age of 19 years and 11 months on April 8 1942 and was discharged on November 11 1946. Her service number was 95156 and performed duty as a Clerk Stores Assistant. Her husband Richard Barry served with the RAN during WW2 and her father John “Jack” Poulter 1296, born in Wangaratta served with the 8 Light Horse during WW1. He was wounded in action on 2/11/1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the thigh. He was discharged on 25/10/1919 and later became a policeman. Joyce passed away in October 2025 at the age of 103.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.joyce barry, waaf, ww2, oral history, wangaratta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Justin Tilson
... This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on May 29, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Justin Tilson served in Australia and overseas at places including Papua New Guinea and Iraq in the Air Force. ...Justin Tilson served in Australia and overseas at places including Papua New Guinea and Iraq in the Air Force. In his interview he discusses his enlistment, training and service, as well as his demobilisation.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on May 29, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.oralhistory, justin tilson, air force, australia, iraq -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Frank Ramage, C1944
... ...wangaratta rsl sub branch...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank Ramage taken wearing WW2 Army uniform and slouch hat. ...Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank Ramage taken wearing WW2 Army uniform and slouch hat. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank Ramage joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Black plastic frame containing photocopy of photograph of soldier wearing slouch hat.frank ramage, 6th australian field ambulance, ww2, rsl life member, wangaratta rsl sub branch -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAdministrative record - Foundation Membership, 13/7/1954
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country RSS&AILA Victorian Branch Receipt No 12410 B for one pound five shillings received from T A Coleman being foundation membership issued by Wangaratta Sub Branch dated 13/7/1954. ...RSS&AILA Victorian Branch Receipt No 12410 B for one pound five shillings received from T A Coleman being foundation membership issued by Wangaratta Sub Branch dated 13/7/1954. Private Thomas Andrew Coleman SX33126 born 3/7/1910 at Thomastown, Victoria. Enlisted on 24/8/1943 and served with the 2/43 Battalion and 2/2 MGB at Morotai and Labuan. Discharged on 7/3/46 and died 3/10/83.Cream colour paper with black print with RSL logo mounted on cardboardwangaratta rsl sub branch, foundation membership, t a coleman -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAudio - Oral history interview, Margaret Redmond
... This digital oral history interview with Margaret Redmond was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on May 29, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Margaret Redmond Oral history This digital oral history interview with Margaret Redmond was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on May 29, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project. ...This digital oral history interview with Margaret Redmond was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on May 29, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.margaret redmond, oral history, -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHonour Board, Wangaratta Sub Branch -Treasurers, 1928
... List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Treasurers 1928 - present...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Treasurers 1928 - present wangaratta rsl Treasurers "Wangaratta Sub Branch - Treasurers" List of names and terms in gold coloured paint timber style laminate five sided Honour Board with RSL crest Wangaratta Sub Branch -Treasurers Honour Board Honour Board ...List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Treasurers 1928 - presenttimber style laminate five sided Honour Board with RSL crest"Wangaratta Sub Branch - Treasurers" List of names and terms in gold coloured paintwangaratta rsl, treasurers -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMixed media - Framed poster and photographs
... Gallipoli 1990 75th Anniversary - laying of wreaths by Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch at Lone Pine 25.4.1990...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Gallipoli 1990 75th Anniversary - laying of wreaths by Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch at Lone Pine 25.4.1990 lone pine gallipoli 75th anniversary wangaratta rsl A Call from the Dardenelles Gallipoli 1990 - 75th Anniversary Lone Pine 25/4/1990 Black metal frame with poster of soldier and three photographs Mixed media Framed poster and photographs ...Gallipoli 1990 75th Anniversary - laying of wreaths by Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch at Lone Pine 25.4.1990Black metal frame with poster of soldier and three photographsA Call from the Dardenelles Gallipoli 1990 - 75th Anniversary Lone Pine 25/4/1990lone pine, gallipoli, 75th anniversary, wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchArtwork, other - Rising Sun Badge
... The Rising Sun crafted from timber by Alan Darwin of Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc., and presented to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch to commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaign...The Rising Sun crafted from timber by Alan Darwin of Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc., and presented to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch to commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaign Proudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. ...The Rising Sun crafted from timber by Alan Darwin of Wangaratta Woodworkers Inc., and presented to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch to commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaignProudly worn by soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Australian Imperial Force in both World Wars, the 'Rising Sun' badge has become an integral part of the digger tradition. The distinctive shape of the badge, worn on the upturned side of a slouch hat, is commonly identified with the spirit of AnzacCarved timber badge in the shape of the Rising Sun above crown and scroll.Carved "The Australian Army" Gold plaque engraved"To commemorate the 100 year ANZAC campaign "rising sun, anzac -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Le Dawn Studio Pty Ltd Photography & Framing, Life Member Kenneth R. Dodemaide
... Ken joined Wangaratta RSL sub branch in 1945 and was a committee man and Vice President for a number of years and made a life member in 1991....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Ken joined the army in 1941, and served with 105 Anti Tank Regiment. ...Ken joined the army in 1941, and served with 105 Anti Tank Regiment. He was deployed to New Guinea in 1943-1945 with the 52Lt/AA Regiment. Ken joined Wangaratta RSL sub branch in 1945 and was a committee man and Vice President for a number of years and made a life member in 1991.Dark timber framed photograph of male in suit.KENNETH R. DODEMAIDE kenneth dodemaide, new guinea, life member, wangaratta rsl -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Jack McINTOSH
... He joined the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch in 1946. He was Vice President for 15 years and as Chairman of the Building Committee he was mainly responsible for many improvements to the clubrooms. ...He joined the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch in 1946. He was Vice President for 15 years and as Chairman of the Building Committee he was mainly responsible for many improvements to the clubrooms. ...Image of Frederick James "Jack" McIntosh VX34544 who served with the 2/24th Infantry Battalion during the Second World War He was born on the 9th May 1905 at Beechworth. He joined the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch in 1946. He was Vice President for 15 years and as Chairman of the Building Committee he was mainly responsible for many improvements to the clubrooms. In 1963 he was presented with his Life Membership Badge by Sir Charlies McKay, then President of the Victorian Branch. Timber framed photograph of male in suit.JACK McINTOSH enlisted in the 2/24th Inf. Battalion in 1943. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1946. Jack was given his life membership in 1963 .2/24th battalion, jack mcintosh, life member, wangaratta rsl, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed Photograph
... Gen (Rtd) President of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Photograph of Dinah Lee, Wayne Stephens and Ash Power taken at the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Clubrooms at the unveiling of a commemorative wall to honour the 521 personnel who died during the Vietnam War on the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in August 2016. ...Photograph of Dinah Lee, Wayne Stephens and Ash Power taken at the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Clubrooms at the unveiling of a commemorative wall to honour the 521 personnel who died during the Vietnam War on the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan in August 2016. Dinah LEE - Lee entertained troops in Vietnam in the late 1960s on Australian Broadcasting Commission-sponsored tours and was awarded the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. Wayne STEPHENS - Vietnam Veteran and Victorian President of the Vietnam Veteran's Motorcycle Club. Ash POWER - Lt. Gen (Rtd) President of Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBlack frame and mount containing colour photograph of two males either side of a female - all wearing jackets with colour badges/patches.50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 2016 Lt Gen (Rtd) Ash Power, Dinah Lee, Mark Stephensvietnam war, dinah lee, vietnam veterans motor cycle club -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchContainer - Cigarette case, C1940
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Cigarette case belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Square silver metal case with left side hinge. A small rising sun badge is affixed in centre on top cover.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchAdministrative record - Book - Record of Service, John Taylor, C1940
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Record of Service books issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two brown cardboard covered booklets containing lined pages2/900269 Pte Taylor J N QX25010 Pte Taylor J Nww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDomestic object - Playing cards, C1940
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Pack of playing cards belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Light green cardboard packet containing playing cardsLucky Chips Playing Cardsww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medals, John Taylor
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. ...Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two star and eight round shaped medals all attached to various striped ribbons framed together with photograph and plaqueJohn Nelson Taylor QX25010/2900269/3108420 2/7 Adv. Field Workshop AIF New Guinea 2nd Battalion RAR Japan & Korea 8/13 Victorian Mounted Riflesww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Miniature Medals, John Taylor
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. ...Medals awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Two star and seven round shaped miniature medals all attached to various striped ribbons in one row mounted on black felt with large pin attached at rear.ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchFlag, C1950
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Korean flag acquired by John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Large rectangular calico cloth with blue and red circle in centre and four groups of three short black lines in each corner. String attached to top and bottom left edge.ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Army Slouch Hat, Dunkerley Ltd, C1950
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Army slouch hat issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Khaki felt hat with rising star badge attached to brim turned up on right side. Dark and light blue diamond patch attached to hat band/pugaree.Dunkerley Ltd Akubra Size 6 1/2 Made in Australiaww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHeadwear - Beret, Grand’mere Knitting Company Limited, C1952
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...Red felt beret belonging to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.Red felt beret with black lining and edged in black leatherSize 6 1/2 1952ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge - RSL, Swann & Hudson, C1971
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...The RSL membership badge issued to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.The badge is a symbol of readiness at all times to render service to the country and to former comrades. No wealth or influence can purchase the RSL badge which may be worn only by those who are members of the RSL.Shield shaped badge with crown on top. White enamel with blue circle in centre above red colour scroll. Soldier, sailor and airman depicted in centre circle.Reverse - 77211 Property of League ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBadge - RASB- Active Service, C1945
... John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. ...The Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is a military badge and awarded to John Nelson Taylor QX25010;2900269;3108420 who served with the AIF 19/1/41-7/12/1945;Regular Army Special Reserve 30/1/1952-29/1/1955 and CMF 1/8/1959-2/1/1960. John was posted to 2/7 Advanced Workshops and saw active service in New Guinea. He again saw active service with the 2 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Japan and Korea including action at the Battle of the Hook. He joined the CMF and served with the 8/14 Victorian Mounted Rifles until final discharge on 2/1/1960. He was awarded the 1939-45 Star,Pacific Medal,War Medal 1939-45,Australian Service Medal 1939-45,Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75 with clasp Korea,Korea Medal,United Nations Service Medal (Korea),Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and Korea,Australian Defence Medal and Returned from Active Service Badge. John was an active member of the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch, served on the Committee and received a 50 year certificate of service to the RSL. He passed away in January 2021.The Returned from Active Service Badge (RASB) is issued to Australian Defence Force personnel who have rendered warlike service. The badge enables individuals to display their involvement in warlike service while wearing civilian attire. It is worn when the wearing of service medals is not appropriate or possible. Brass badge features tri-services (with an anchor, wings and Rising Sun) surmounted by the crown, with a boomerang underneath with the text 'RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE' . The reverse of the badge has a pair of pin clips.Reverse -384439 - issued by the C’wealth Govt. 1945ww2, new guinea, korean, japan, 2 bn rar, 2/7 advanced field workshops, 8/13 vmr -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, RP Serle, The 2/24th : Australian Infantry Battalion, 1963
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939-1945 - Regimental histories - Australia Wangarattas own The 2/24 Battalion was a unit in the famous 9th Division of World War II. ...The 2/24 Battalion was a unit in the famous 9th Division of World War II. This story is told through the words of diggers and the Battalion records. Starts with its formation in Wangaratta, with the Battalion becoming known as 'Wangaratta's Own'. Continues with the siege of Tobruk and the battles of Alamein. The Battalion returned to Australia to be trained in jungle warfare for the Pacific conflicts in New Guinea and Tarakan, Borneo.Index, ill, maps, p.478.non-fictionThe 2/24 Battalion was a unit in the famous 9th Division of World War II. This story is told through the words of diggers and the Battalion records. Starts with its formation in Wangaratta, with the Battalion becoming known as 'Wangaratta's Own'. Continues with the siege of Tobruk and the battles of Alamein. The Battalion returned to Australia to be trained in jungle warfare for the Pacific conflicts in New Guinea and Tarakan, Borneo. world war 1939-1945 - regimental histories - australia, wangarattas own -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchHonour Board, Killawarra State School, C1915
... Following the closure of the school the Honor Board was donated to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch. In 2018 the community of Killawarra sought the loan of the Honour Board for display in the CFA/Community Hall. killawarra state school Honour Board WW1 Top - "Killawarra State School/Roll of Honour/For King & Country" Bottom - "The Great War 1914 to 1919" Wooden Honour Board containing fifteen names listed in the centre surrounded by 11 numbered photographs. ...WW1 Killawarra State School 1914-1919 Honour Board contains the names and photographs of teachers and past students who enlisted for military service during World War 1. Owen Francis Private 68800; William Francis Robertson,Sergeant 981/Lieutenant KIA 7/6/1917: Lubin James Robertson,MC and Croix de Guerre L/Cpl 980/Lieutenant; Christopher George Everitt 5882 Died of Wounds 26/4/1918; James Samuel Everitt 3319 KIA 18/7/1916; William John Rhodes 917, Henry Rhodes 2779, Robert Ernest Payne 5215,KIA 15/4/1918; Joseph Adams 10296, Albert Reginald Coppin 57084, Thomas Rhodes, Reserve - Enlisted 15/7/1915 did not embark - discharged medically unfit on 29/4/1916 due to meningitis and lumbago, Henry Sumpton 1827, James Joseph Kellow 6836, William Patrick Toohey 1750 and David William Quinton Clarke 44233 School Teacher Enlisted 15/5/1916 and discharged on 11/7/1916 due to urgent family reasons. Robert "Ernie" PAYNE was a cousin to William,Henry and Thomas RHODES. The latter was 1 of 6 lives lost when they drowned in the disastrous floods of the Ovens and King Rivers on 7/6/1917.A timber and glass framed Honour Board containing 15 names and 11 black and white photographs of teachers and past students of Killawarra State School who enlisted for military service during World War 1. Following the closure of the school the Honor Board was donated to the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch. In 2018 the community of Killawarra sought the loan of the Honour Board for display in the CFA/Community Hall.Wooden Honour Board containing fifteen names listed in the centre surrounded by 11 numbered photographs.Top - "Killawarra State School/Roll of Honour/For King & Country" Bottom - "The Great War 1914 to 1919"killawarra state school, honour board ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPostcard, 1916
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. ...From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a sepia coloured drawing of a banner and ornate cornucopian bouquet of flowers and grains. Handwritten message on back."Greetings from Creswick"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, creswick
