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Bendigo Military MuseumMap - WAR ZONE EUROPE, FRAMED, Post WW1
... WAR ZONE EUROPE, FRAMED......war zone...Mounted is a coloured map of the war zone in Europe. A thin white line represents the approximate line of contact between the opposing forces at the end of the 1st year of war in 1915....Printed top left: “Map of The War Zone in Europe by H E C Robinson Sydney - Copyright” On back: “Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge Street, Bendigo”...Map framed war zone european Printed top left: “Map of The War Zone in Europe by H E C Robinson Sydney - Copyright” On back: “Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge Street, Bendigo” Brown wooden frame with glass front & fawn paper backing. ...Brown wooden frame with glass front & fawn paper backing. Mounted is a coloured map of the war zone in Europe. A thin white line represents the approximate line of contact between the opposing forces at the end of the 1st year of war in 1915.Printed top left: “Map of The War Zone in Europe by H E C Robinson Sydney - Copyright” On back: “Bethany Gallery, 116 Bridge Street, Bendigo”map, framed, war zone, european -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncLetters from the war zone to Hazel, 1940s
... Letters from the war zone to Hazel...Private letters to Hazel from her husband in the war zone during WWII...a1.1 Private letters to Hazel from her husband in the war zone during WWII Letters from the war zone to Hazel ...Private letters to Hazel from her husband in the war zone during WWIIa1.1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, Soldier's story in a War Zone, Allen and Unwin, "Eleven Bats - A story of COMBAT, CRICKET AND THE SAS", 2020
... BOOK, Soldier's story in a War Zone...."Eleven Bats - A story of COMBAT, CRICKET AND THE SAS" Book BOOK, Soldier's story in a War Zone. Allen and Unwin Griffin Press MOFFITT Anthony ...Book - soldiers story of Combat, Survival and Backyard Cricket.Soft cover book. Soft cover - cardboard, white brown and dark green print on front, spine and back. Front cover background illustration montage of 2 colour photographs. Top portrait of soldier in uniform, bottom street scene in Afghanistan. Back cover - colour photograph of "Eleven Bats" 366 pages, cut, plain off white paper. Illustrated colour photographs. Hand signed on Title page.non-fictionBook - soldiers story of Combat, Survival and Backyard Cricket.books, autobiography, east timor, iraq, afghanistan, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, To live and work in a war zone, 2004
... To live and work in a war zone...Cocks Rodney Rodney Cocks of East Burwood, United Nations peace worker, nominated for Victorian Australian of the Year award, 2005 Rodney Cocks of East Burwood, United Nations peace worker, nominated for Victorian Australian of the Year award, 2005 To live and work in a war zone Article Article ...Rodney Cocks of East Burwood, United Nations peace worker, nominated for Victorian Australian of the Year award, 2005Rodney Cocks of East Burwood, United Nations peace worker, nominated for Victorian Australian of the Year award, 2005Rodney Cocks of East Burwood, United Nations peace worker, nominated for Victorian Australian of the Year award, 2005cocks, rodney -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchDocument - Photocopy of newspaper clipping, [The Newcastle Herald], Tender loving care in the war zone, [21 Feb 1987]
... Tender loving care in the war zone...Joan Crouch 2/9th Australian General Hospital 2/9 AGH WWII WW2 World War Two Middle East Nursing in warfare A photocopy of a large newspaper clipping consisting of a title, eight columns of text and a black and white photo of a group of women sitting outside Tender loving care in the war zone Document Photocopy of newspaper clipping [The Newcastle Herald] Stephen Leeder ...Book review by Stephen Leeder of Joan Crouch's book 'A special kind of service'. A photocopy of a large newspaper clipping consisting of a title, eight columns of text and a black and white photo of a group of women sitting outsidejoan crouch, 2/9th australian general hospital, 2/9 agh, wwii, ww2, world war two, middle east, nursing in warfare -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, 7 RAR Observation Post
... ...War Zone D...For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. ...A black and white photograph of 7 RAR diggers man an observation post at the 'Horseshoe Feature' lookout over the known infiltration route used by NVA/VC out of War Zone D to the sea....Photograph 7 RAR War Zone D Gibbons Collection Catalogue Horseshoe Feature Diggers NVA/VC Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of 7 RAR diggers man an observation post at the 'Horseshoe Feature' lookout over the known infiltration route used by NVA/VC out of War Zone D to the sea. 7 RAR Observation Post Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of 7 RAR diggers man an observation post at the 'Horseshoe Feature' lookout over the known infiltration route used by NVA/VC out of War Zone D to the sea.photograph, 7 rar, war zone d, gibbons collection catalogue, horseshoe feature, diggers, nva/vc, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Hit By VC Sniper
... ...War Zone D...For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. ...A black and white photograph of - On the edge of the 'Iron Triangle' in War Zone D North West of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, a 1 RAR digger hit by a VietCong Sniper is treated by Battalion Dr Maj Mike Naughton prior to being Casevaced by an American Dustoff helicopter. (1966)...Photograph 1 RAR Hue Iron Triangle Bien Hoa Maj Mike Naughton Gibbons Collection Catalogue Viet Cong Wounded Serviceman War Zone D Viet Cong Sniper Dustoff Helicopter Denis Gibbons A black and white photograph of - On the edge of the 'Iron Triangle' in War Zone D North West of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, a 1 RAR digger hit by a VietCong Sniper is treated by Battalion Dr Maj Mike Naughton prior to being Casevaced by an American Dustoff helicopter. (1966) Hit By VC Sniper Photograph Gibbons, Denis ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of - On the edge of the 'Iron Triangle' in War Zone D North West of Bien Hoa, South Vietnam, a 1 RAR digger hit by a VietCong Sniper is treated by Battalion Dr Maj Mike Naughton prior to being Casevaced by an American Dustoff helicopter. (1966)photograph, 1 rar, hue, iron triangle, bien hoa, maj mike naughton, gibbons collection catalogue, viet cong, wounded serviceman, war zone d, viet cong sniper, dustoff helicopter, denis gibbons -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Information Board - 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Vietnam March 1965 - June 1966, 1 Royal Australian Regiment 1st Tour 1965-1966
... ...War Zone D...This item commemorates the conflict in Vietnam. 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Viet Cong VC Bien Hoa 173rd Airborne Brigade Ben Cat War Zone D The Iron T Operation Crimp Ho Bo Woods Saigon Tunnels of Cu Chi US 1st Infantry Dicision Operation Rolling Stone 1st Australian Task Force Prime Minister Harold Holt Anzac Day US Army's Meritorious Unit Commendation 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse ACP Troop 161 Field Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery 105 Field Battery Royal Australian Artillery 3 Field Troop Royal Australian Engineers 161 (Indep) Recce Flt Australian Army Aviation Corps 1 Australian Logistics Support Company Sgt William John Noble 3411105 Royal Australian Infantry Corps A large white information board commemorating 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment under command US 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate) during 1965 to 1966 in Vietnam. ...This item commemorates the conflict in Vietnam.A large white information board commemorating 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment under command US 173rd Airborne Brigade (separate) during 1965 to 1966 in Vietnam. There are 5 photos of soldiers in the jungle and one photo of a soldier walking with a local. In brief the board describes the history of first tour with a detailed citation of US meritorious unit commendation.1 battalion, royal australian regiment, viet cong, vc, bien hoa, 173rd airborne brigade, ben cat, war zone d, the iron t, operation crimp, ho bo woods, saigon, tunnels of cu chi, us 1st infantry dicision, operation rolling stone, 1st australian task force, prime minister harold holt, anzac day, us army's meritorious unit commendation, 4th/19th prince of wales light horse, acp troop, 161 field battery, royal new zealand artillery, 105 field battery, royal australian artillery, 3 field troop, royal australian engineers, 161 (indep) recce flt, australian army aviation corps, 1 australian logistics support company, sgt william john noble, 3411105, royal australian infantry corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Information Board 173 Airborne Brigade (Separate) US Army, 173 Airborne Brigade (Separate) US Army
... ...War Zone D...1RAR 173rd Airborne Brigade Bien Hoa Saigon Xuan Loc Long Khanh Phuoc Long Province Phuoc Tuy Province Central Highlands Viet Cong Main Force Iron Triangle War Zone D ANZUS Defence Treaty Australia New Zealand United States Of America Bien Hoa Air Base Killed in Action Medals of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Purple Heart 9mm Owen Guns 7.62mm Self Loading Rifle M60 Machine Gun M26 Grenade M72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon M79 Grenade Launcher Gun Slingers Club Image from the First Three Years Pictorial History of the 173rd Describes the history of 173 Airbourne and service of 1RAR with the 173 Airbourne Brigade. ...Describes the history of 173 Airbourne and service of 1RAR with the 173 Airbourne Brigade. There are two photographs, both with the title "Image from The First three Years Pictorial history of the 173rd" See media file for more informationImage from the First Three Years Pictorial History of the 173rd1rar, 173rd airborne brigade, bien hoa, saigon, xuan loc, long khanh, phuoc long province, phuoc tuy province, central highlands, viet cong main force, iron triangle, war zone d, anzus defence treaty, australia, new zealand, united states of america, bien hoa air base, killed in action, medals of honor, distinguished service cross, silver star, purple heart, 9mm owen guns, 7.62mm self loading rifle, m60 machine gun, m26 grenade, m72 light anti-tank weapon, m79 grenade launcher, gun slingers club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Lorrae
... Lorrae Desmond gives a concert to the Diggers during the show's tour of bases in the war zone....Lorrae Desmond gives a concert to the Diggers during the show's tour of bases in the war zone. Lorrae Photograph ...Photograph taken by WO2 WJ Cunneen, December 1970. Army Public Relations photographer from Educational Corps. A black and white photograph at Nui Dat December 1971. Lorrae Desmond gives a concert to the Diggers during the show's tour of bases in the war zone.photograph, nui dat, lorrae desmond, entertainer, diggers -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Merchant Marine Mediterranean & Middle East War Zone Medal (WW2). 4. USA - Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal (WW2). 5. ...USA - Merchant Marine Mediterranean & Middle East War Zone Medal (WW2). 4. USA - Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal (WW2). 5. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal. 2. USA - Republic of Vietnam Technical Service Medal (First Class). 3. USA - Merchant Marine Mediterranean & Middle East War Zone Medal (WW2). 4. USA - Merchant Marine Atlantic War Zone Medal (WW2). 5. USA - Merchant Marine Defense Medal (WW2). 6. USA - Merchant Marine Korean War Service Medal. 573to578, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Artwork, other - Cartoon
... A laminated cartoon of a pig riding a motorcycle through terrain depicting a war zone. 7RAR PORKY'S PIGS title on the top. ...Andrew B Ellul/ ANDYE /1999/11547 A laminated cartoon of a pig riding a motorcycle through terrain depicting a war zone. 7RAR PORKY'S PIGS title on the top. ...A cartoon dedicated to 7RAR Porky's Pigs. This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - `972) had on Australian servicemen. A laminated cartoon of a pig riding a motorcycle through terrain depicting a war zone. 7RAR PORKY'S PIGS title on the top. Bomb crates either side of the heading. Beer cans and Australian 1965 - 67 behind the motorcycle. Andrew B Ellul/ ANDYE /1999/11547 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Atlantic War Zone. 5. USA - Air Medal. 6. USA - NASA Distinguished Service....USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Atlantic War Zone. 5. USA - Air Medal. 6. USA - NASA Distinguished Service. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Armed Forces Expeditionary. 2. USA - Armed Forces Service. 3. USA - Armed Forces Reserve. 4. USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Atlantic War Zone. 5. USA - Air Medal. 6. USA - NASA Distinguished Service.pbt785to790, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Pacific War Zone....USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Pacific War Zone. Award MEDALS, MINIATURE ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Air Force Good Conduct. 1. 2. USA - Air Force Good Conduct. 2. 3. USA - Army good conduct. 4. USA Coast and Geodetic Survey Good Conduct. 5. USA - Coast and Geodetic Survey Pacific War Zone.pbt780to784, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust -
Plutarch ProjectDoor key
... This key was taken by the owner of the house as they were trying to flee from a war zone because of an invasion in 1974. ...This key was taken by the owner of the house as they were trying to flee from a war zone because of an invasion in 1974. The name of the person who took it was Ioanna Spyrou of Kato Zodia, Cyprus when she fled with her 6 member family to the south of the island to avoid the war zone. ...This key was taken by the owner of the house as they were trying to flee from a war zone because of an invasion in 1974. The name of the person who took it was Ioanna Spyrou of Kato Zodia, Cyprus when she fled with her 6 member family to the south of the island to avoid the war zone. Then it was handed over to her eldest daughter Andrea. The original owner passed away in 1988Metal key with an eye on top and long by today's means, used to open front door of a house in Kato Zodia, Cypruskey, cyprus, metal, door, house -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Painting, M R Taite, SS Wiltshire, est 1920
... During WW1 the troop ship Wiltshire made many voyages carrying Light Horse troops to the war zone...During WW1 the troop ship Wiltshire made many voyages carrying Light Horse troops to the war zone SS Wiltshire Troopship A18 Australian Expeditionary Forces 4th Victorian (sic) Light Horse Framed painting of Troop Ship SS Wiltshire SS Wiltshire Painting M R Taite ...During WW1 the troop ship Wiltshire made many voyages carrying Light Horse troops to the war zoneFramed painting of Troop Ship SS WiltshireSS Wiltshire Troopship A18 Australian Expeditionary Forces 4th Victorian (sic) Light Horse -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncMap Book, Air Pilot Manual of the Pacific Islands, 3.1.1944
... Part of pilot equipment to be carried at all times whilst flying in the South Pacific war zone during WW11...Part of pilot equipment to be carried at all times whilst flying in the South Pacific war zone during WW11 Kept up to date and confidential maps for landing areas on all Pacific Islands in case of emergency Air Pilot Manual of the PACIFIC ISLANDS, confidential, No.4860, 2nd Issue. ...Part of pilot equipment to be carried at all times whilst flying in the South Pacific war zone during WW11Kept up to date and confidential maps for landing areas on all Pacific Islands in case of emergencyLarge linen covered paper map bookAir Pilot Manual of the PACIFIC ISLANDS, confidential, No.4860, 2nd Issue. Office of the ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF INTELLIGENCE Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington D.C. January 3rd 1944. -
Nhill and District Historical Society Inc.Postcard - postcard - embroidered April 1916, Memento from France
... This postcard was sent from the war zone in France from Hugh Terence O'Reilly to his sister Martha O'Reilly in Nhill....This postcard was sent from the war zone in France from Hugh Terence O'Reilly to his sister Martha O'Reilly in Nhill. ...This postcard was sent from the war zone in France from Hugh Terence O'Reilly to his sister Martha O'Reilly in Nhill.WW1 memorabilia Embroidered post cardCotton thread on silk inset into post card - pink cotton thread dragonfly surrounded by delicate red and blue flowers with green foliage, fames and back with cream cardboardpostcard, ww1 - history, embroidery, australian soldiers, soldiers letters, hugh terence o'reilly, martha o'reilly -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - NEWSPAPER, WW2, "Guinea Gold", 31 July 1943
... Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by Arthur Ward Cooper No. ...Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by Arthur Ward Cooper No. ...'Guinea Gold' newspaper was produced for Australian troops in New Guinea. Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by Arthur Ward Cooper No. VX132160. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page newspaper with black text. paper is light brown in colour. Black and white photograph on page 3. Black and white map of Italy on page one. Banner bears the title "Guinea Gold" in large black type.cooper collection, newspaper, guinea gold, arthur ward cooper -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewspaper - NEWSPAPER, WW2, "Guinea Gold", 19 July 1943
... Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by "Arthur Ward Cooper" No. ...Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by "Arthur Ward Cooper" No. ..."Guinea Gold" newspaper produced for Australian troops in New Guinea. Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by "Arthur Ward Cooper" No. VX132160. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page newspaper with black text. paper is light brown in colour. Black and white photograph on page one. Banner bears the title "Guinea Gold" in large black type.cooper collection, newspaper, arthur ward cooper, guinea gold -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchMedal - World War II Military Medals, WWII War Medals - Harry Howe
... Medal are issued for qualifying duty is a declares war zone as follows (from left to right); 1939 - 45 Star - awarded for full-time duty in the ADF for not less than 18 days continuous service; Star, Africa Star ...Medal are issued for qualifying duty is a declares war zone as follows (from left to right); 1939 - 45 Star - awarded for full-time duty in the ADF for not less than 18 days continuous service; Star, Africa Star This replica rack of court mounted WW11 medals that were issued to Pte Harry Howe following his war time service in the Australian Defence Force. ...Medal are issued for qualifying duty is a declares war zone as follows (from left to right); 1939 - 45 Star - awarded for full-time duty in the ADF for not less than 18 days continuous service; Star, Africa Star This replica rack of court mounted WW11 medals that were issued to Pte Harry Howe following his war time service in the Australian Defence Force. Pte Harry Howe was one of six boys from the Howe Family of Beechworth who served during WWII.Replica set WWII court mounded medal bar containing 6 medals, 1939/45 Star. Africa Star with Eight Army Clasp, Pacific Star, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939/45. Australian Service Medal and a clasp on the reverse side for wearing. wwii war medals, court mounted medals, australian service medal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Equipment - Camera, C1939
... Carried throughout Australia and the South West Pacific War Zone in the R.A.A.F between 1942 and 1946....Carried throughout Australia and the South West Pacific War Zone in the R.A.A.F between 1942 and 1946. photography cameras AGFA - Bilinar. ...Purchased by Ted Arrowsmith in 1940 from chemist at 596 Station Street Box Hill, when he lived at 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill. Used by him until the 1960s. Carried throughout Australia and the South West Pacific War Zone in the R.A.A.F between 1942 and 1946.Black folding bellows camera.AGFA 127. Folds back into a narrow case with handle. Instruction book included.|Agfa - Bilinar lens - aperture f11to f22. Two view finders one Portrait and other Landscape. Fixed speed of 1/30th second plus time exposure.AGFA - Bilinar. Made in germany.photography, cameras -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyThomas splint
... The Thomas splint is still used in war zones today. It was invented in the late 19th Century by pioneering surgeon Hugh Owen Thomas, often described as the father of British orthopaedics, born in Anglesey to a family of "bone setters". ...The Thomas splint is still used in war zones today. It was invented in the late 19th Century by pioneering surgeon Hugh Owen Thomas, often described as the father of British orthopaedics, born in Anglesey to a family of "bone setters". ...The Thomas splint is still used in war zones today. It was invented in the late 19th Century by pioneering surgeon Hugh Owen Thomas, often described as the father of British orthopaedics, born in Anglesey to a family of "bone setters". He created the so-called 'Thomas Splint', which would stabilise a fractured femur and prevent infection. This item was used for a child with a broken thigh bone.This item is an example of an early piece of medical equipment.Thomas splint is a leg splint consisting of two rigid rods attached to an ovoid padded ring that fits around the thigh.splint-thomas orbost-hospital medicine-nursing -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, U.S. & SPAIN, Unknown
... Volunteer Medal - Spanish Civil War, Franco Zone 1936-39. 2. War with Spain 1898 Cmpaign Medal. 3. ...Volunteer Medal - Spanish Civil War, Franco Zone 1936-39. 2. War with Spain 1898 Cmpaign Medal. 3. ...1. Vizcaya Volunteers Medal is a Spanish Civil War Medal to honour Nationalist Volunteers who fought in Spanish Civil War in the Vizcaya Province. 2. Army Spanish Campaign Medal awarded to those who served in Cuba, Puerto Rico or Philippines April '98 to Dec '98.Three medals and a bar with ribbons, unmounted. 1. Volunteer Medal - Spanish Civil War, Franco Zone 1936-39. 2. War with Spain 1898 Cmpaign Medal. 3. War with Spain 1898 Campaign Medal. 4. War with Spain 1898 Campaign Medal Bar.1. No name - some wording in Spanish. 2. Impressed on side "12230". 3. Impressed on side "11793". 4. No markings.ron mills collection, medals, spain -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedWeapon - Projectile (Reject) Armour Piercing
... Materials: Steel Production Method: Shell Lathe & Heat Treatment When made: 1943 When used: 1943 - 45 Where made: Australia, Victoria, Sunshine Where used: Australia, Victoria, War zones...Materials: Steel Production Method: Shell Lathe & Heat Treatment When made: 1943 When used: 1943 - 45 Where made: Australia, Victoria, Sunshine Where used: Australia, Victoria, War zones Projectile H.V. McKays Massey Harris Sunshine Harvester Works Manufacturing Projectile (Reject) Armour Piercing Weapon Projectile (Reject) Armour Piercing ...2nd World War - Various industries through Defense Department set up manufacturing facilities for Armaments - McKAY MASSEY HARRIS had one such facility. Corner Hertford & Hampshire Rds, for manufacture of Armour Piercing Shells. Materials: Steel Production Method: Shell Lathe & Heat Treatment When made: 1943 When used: 1943 - 45 Where made: Australia, Victoria, Sunshine Where used: Australia, Victoria, War zonesProjectile (Reject) Armour Piercingprojectile, h.v. mckays massey harris, sunshine harvester works, manufacturing -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Mercantile Marine War medal, abt 1918
... The Mercantile Marine War Medal was awarded by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom to members of the Merchant Navy for one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the course of World War I. ...The Mercantile Marine War Medal was awarded by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom to members of the Merchant Navy for one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the course of World War I. ...The Mercantile Marine War Medal was awarded by the Board of Trade of the United Kingdom to members of the Merchant Navy for one or more voyages through a war or danger zone during the course of World War I. Miniature with ribbon. Description of full size medal: A circular, bronze medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. The obverse has a bareheaded effigy of King George V, facing left, with the legend: GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN : REX ET IND : IMP : The reverse shows a merchant ship ploughing her way through stormy seas, an enemy submarine sinking and a sailing vessel in the background. The base of the reverse has the inscription FOR * WAR * SERVICE / MERCANTILE MARINE / * 1914 - 1918 * in three lines. Around the edge of the rim is a laurel wreath. The ribbon is 1.25 inches wide and is coloured green, white (thin middle stripe), and red (represent starboard and port running lights with the masthead steaming light in the centre). medal mercantile marine -
Melbourne LegacyBook, From the Australian Front. Xmas 1917, 1917
... Photos show life in the trenches and the war zones, including Ypres, Hill 60, Hindenburg line, Bapaume, Menin Road, Zonnebeke and more. ...Photos show life in the trenches and the war zones, including Ypres, Hill 60, Hindenburg line, Bapaume, Menin Road, Zonnebeke and more. ...A book of drawings and photos published about the trenches in Europe in 1917. Put together by the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and published by a British publisher. Reproductions of official photographs and cartoons and sketches by members of the A.I.F. Photos show life in the trenches and the war zones, including Ypres, Hill 60, Hindenburg line, Bapaume, Menin Road, Zonnebeke and more. Plus conducting battle operations, Boche prisoners, ruined towns and churches, and the wounded awaiting transport. Most of the drawings are humorous. It is incomplete, the back cover is missing and the pages are only from Page 1 to 24 and 57 to 127. Information from the Australian War Memorial archives says it should have been 157 pages long. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record that photos from the trenches were published as a memento of Christmas in 1917, presumably for the troops.A book of black and white photos and drawings published for the troops in World War 1.Title page has 'JB McLean / Maffra' handwritten in blue ink.world war one, souvenir -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumPainting - MV Waterman, Dacre Smyth
... Each ship had strengthened hulls for them to go into the war zone, but by the time they were completed the war was coming to an end. ...Each ship had strengthened hulls for them to go into the war zone, but by the time they were completed the war was coming to an end. ...Three Victory Class ships, S.S. Cranston Victory, S.S. Costa Rica Victory and the S.S. La Grande Victory, were built for the “United War Shipping Administration” as troop and cargo ships. Their war time duties were short lived as they were soon sold to the Dutch Government for the use as troop transport ships and Migrant ship to the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. These three ships were built toward the end of World War II, and were part of the new larger improved version of the famed “Liberty” ships. Each ship had strengthened hulls for them to go into the war zone, but by the time they were completed the war was coming to an end. There were ninety seven Victory troop transport ships built, each able to transport up to 1600 troops. Unlike the Liberty ships, all accommodation was fully ventilated and heated. There was the usual meagre style troop bunks, a hospital, galleys, washrooms and even a several public rooms. The first of the trio, S.S. Cranston Victory (Zuiderkruis) was built by the Oregon Shipbuilding Yard in Portland; Oregon was launched on May 5, 1944. The second of the series, S.S. Costa Rica Victory (Groote Beer) was built by Permanente Metals Co, Richmond California and launched on June 17, 1944. The last of the three was the S.S. La Grande Victory (Waterman), which like her sister S.S. Cranston Victory, was built by the Oregon Shipbuilding Yard in Portland, Oregon and launched on January 16, 1945.In November 1951, the third of the trio, La Grande Victory, renamed Waterman, was completed and at 9,176-tons, commenced her first voyage to Australia.A framed oil painting of the migrant ship MV WatermanWatermanmv waterman, liberty ships, migrant ships -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Great Hung Vuong Day Road Race
... For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. ...The multi coloured shirts of the various contestants, from the numerous military and civilian units in the province and the Australian Task Force looked out of place in the war zone. It took 17 minutes, 5 seconds for the outright winner to get to the finish, a strapping young SAS soldier, Trooper John Thurgar, from Scone, N.S.W. of the 1st Special Air Service Squadron, one of the Australian contestants. ...The multi coloured shirts of the various contestants, from the numerous military and civilian units in the province and the Australian Task Force looked out of place in the war zone. It took 17 minutes, 5 seconds for the outright winner to get to the finish, a strapping young SAS soldier, Trooper John Thurgar, from Scone, N.S.W. of the 1st Special Air Service Squadron, one of the Australian contestants. ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a Group photo of the placed runners in the 5000 metre footrace from the market place at Long Dien. The race was run on the Vietnamese National DayTHE GREAT HUNG VUONG DAY ROAD RACE - 15th APRIL 1970: Hung Vuong Day, 15th April 1970, the Vietnamese National Day commemorating the events of the birth of the Vietnamese Race, is on of the most important festivals of the Vietnamese Memorabilia. The placed contestant athletics in the 5000 metre foot race from the market place at Long Dien, south east of Nui Dat, the 1st Australian Task force Base, along national Route 23 to the town square at Baria (Phuoc Le), the Phuoc Tuy Province Capital. The multi coloured shirts of the various contestants, from the numerous military and civilian units in the province and the Australian Task Force looked out of place in the war zone. It took 17 minutes, 5 seconds for the outright winner to get to the finish, a strapping young SAS soldier, Trooper John Thurgar, from Scone, N.S.W. of the 1st Special Air Service Squadron, one of the Australian contestants. The first prize, silver cup, was presented to Trooper Thrugar by Colonel Tu, The Province Chief, Colonel Peter Falkland, the 1st Australian Task Force Deputy Commander presented the first Vietnamese contestant across the finish line with a silver cup. In all there were trophies for the first siz places by the Vietnamese and the "visitors", SAS took the first three Australian/New Zealand places whilst the last three came from other 1st Australian Task Force Units, the first prize for each of the individual winners was a large silver cup, for the next five runners up, by the Australians there was a smaller silver cup, for the Vietnamese first place there was a silver cup the same size as for the Australian, outright, winner, while the next five Vietnamese runners up received a parcel of clothing and towels.photograph, 1st sas sqn, baria, phuoc tuy province, vietnamese national day, gibbons collection catalogue, great hung vuong day road race, trooper john thurgar, national route 23, nui dat, long dien village, col tu, col peter falkland, 1st special air squandron, the province chief, 1st australian task force, 3390, royal regiment of australian artillery, denis gibbons -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Flag, 173rd Airborne Brigade (US)
... The 173d also conducted constant operations against the southern stronghold of the VC Main Force in the legendary Iron Triangle in War Zone D. The brigade was organized as a balanced airborne combat force consisting of two infantry battalions, an artillery battalion, a support battalion, an engineer company, a cavalry troop, an armour company, and a headquarters company. ...The 173d also conducted constant operations against the southern stronghold of the VC Main Force in the legendary Iron Triangle in War Zone D. The brigade was organized as a balanced airborne combat force consisting of two infantry battalions, an artillery battalion, a support battalion, an engineer company, a cavalry troop, an armour company, and a headquarters company. ...173 AIRBORNE BRIGADE (SEPARATE) US ARMY 1 RAR BATTLE GROUP BIEN HOA 1965-1966 On May 5, 1965, the Brigade deployed to South Viet Nam as the first US Army ground combat unit in that war. Upon arrival, the 1st Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) and a battery from New Zealand (161Royal NZ Artillery) were attached to the Brigade -- making the 173d Airborne the only multi-national combat unit in the war. Initially headquartered in Bien Hoa, the Brigade operated in the four provinces around Saigon. (Xuan Loc, Long Khanh, Phuoc Long & Phuoc Tuy), but (in its roll as a "Fire Brigade") also went to the Central Highlands (Pleiku / Kontum) to fight Viet Cong. The 173d also conducted constant operations against the southern stronghold of the VC Main Force in the legendary Iron Triangle in War Zone D. The brigade was organized as a balanced airborne combat force consisting of two infantry battalions, an artillery battalion, a support battalion, an engineer company, a cavalry troop, an armour company, and a headquarters company. Upon activation, it became the first and only separate airborne brigade in the United States Army. This was the beginning of a long series of "Firsts" for the Brigade. On 5 May 1965, it became the first US Army ground combat unit committed to the war in South Vietnam, where further organizational changes were to take place. Australians attached to the Brigade were: 1st Battalion, of the Royal Australian Regiment (I RAR) and support troops of the 4/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Regiment (1Troop), 105 Field Battery Royal Australian Artillery, 161 Field Battery Royal New Zealand Artillery, 3 Field Troop Royal Australian Engineers, 161 Reconnaissance Flight, Royal Australian Army Air Corps, 1st Australian Logistical Support Company. The Brigade's two infantry battalions, the First Battalion of the 503' Infantry (1/503`d) and the Second Battalion, of the 503`d Infantry (2/503`) and the attached Australians of 1 RAR constituted the infantrymen available to the Brigade. Their mission was to protect the Bien Hoa Air Base and to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. This was in fact the first operational ground force formed under the ANZUS Defence Treaty. ANZUS was a mutual defence treaty signed in 1951 between Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America. In 1965 the spirit of this treaty appeared as 173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) a tri-national brigade. The only such tri-national fighting force formed during the Vietnam War. On deployment to South Vietnam in 1965, 1 Troop A Squadron, 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment was part of the US 173rd Airborne Brigade combat group. Flag, two colours divided vertically, hoist half mid blue, fly half red. Badge of 173rd Airborne Brigade (730 x 490 mm) in centreflag, 173rd airborne, south vietnam
