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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Pullin, R.A. - Ed. Pullin, Ellie V, World War II - Diary, 1985
... World War II - Diary...Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue...World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin...Ringwood and District Historical Society Book World War II ...Local Resident's diary of service on H.M.A.S. 'Swan' - 20th minesweeping squadron 3-Sep-1939 to 17-Dec-1943 by the husband of the Hist. Soc President Ellie Pullin.Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue covers and dark blue spine with gold printing on the front. Photograph of HMAS Swan in Sydney Harbour September 1939. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, R.A. / Pullin, Ellie V.World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum
BOOK, World War II, c.1977
... World War II...On spine: World War II... World War II Hard cover, collage of newspaper headlines in blue ...Hard cover, collage of newspaper headlines in blue, no dust cover. 253 pages with cut edges. Photos throughout.On spine: World War IIbooks-military, photography-photographs/reproductions -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Australian World War II silk map of Celebes, 1940s
... Australian World War II silk map of Celebes ...world war ii... million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military... Australian World War II silk map of Celebes An oblong, cream colour ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Celebes 'Prepared under the direction of RAAF Headquarters' Celebes (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a185 -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Certificate, World War II Presentation Certificate, 21 June 1946
... World War II Presentation Certificate... in the services during World War II.... in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946....Otway Districts Historical Society Certificate World War II ...The President, R.M. Whelan, Councillors, signed by G.J. Adams, the Shire Secretary, T.J. Fry, and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway presented a certificate to Gilbert J. Simmonds of Wyelangta on 21 June 1946 in appreciation of his duty in the services during World War II.Presentation Certificate to Gilbert J. Simmons of Wyelangta by the President, Councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.certificate; otway; president; r.m. whelan; g.j. adams; shire secretary; t.j. fry; gilbert j. simmons; wyelangta; -
Australian Commando Association (Victoria)
Sketch Book, Sketch Book of Corporal Francis John Papworth during World War II, 5:MMMM, 1945 (exact)
... War II...world war ii... during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp... War II. Three of the drawings depict the army camp at Tarakan... Sketch Book of Corporal Francis John Papworth during World War II ...Corporal Francis John Papworth (VX66806) served in the 2/4 Australian Commando Squadron in Timor, New Guinea and Borneo, Tarakan during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp during May 1945 give an insight into the conditions at that time.Brown cardboard, spiral bound 'The Empire Sketch Book' with five pencil drawings on art paper by Corporal F. J. Papworth during his Commando service at Tarakan Hill, Borneo during World War II. Three of the drawings depict the army camp at Tarakan Hill during May 1945; the fourth drawing shows a young boy from Tarakan sitting on an army jeep and the last is a rough sketch of a baby drawn in 1947.On front cover in handwritten in ink "PIC of Geo-Wallace/INSIDE". On first drawing handwritten in pencil on top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL/looking NNE from machine shop section of Tarakan Oilfield/May 15 1945". On second drawing handwritten in pencil at bottom righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL looking from BANK pill box right centre -/15 May 45". On third drawing handwritten in pencil at top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL and DUTCH/MACHINE SHOPS-Looking from KINGS CROSS/The morning of the 4th May 1945-/0745 hrs-/The Quiet before the storm". On fourth drawing handwritten in top in pencil "Salamit - Peace or Peaceful[l] Used as a Greeting/Salamit-/ORONG LAKI LAKI/TARAKAN. BORNEO/19 MAY 45." All four sketches are signed "John Papworth/Tarakan 1945".On fifth sketch handwritten in pencil "Michael/Signed by/2 Feb 1947".book, world war ii, military, sketch, tarakan, borneo, commando, papworth, may 1945, pencil drawings -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal, WW2 medals
... World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal...YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star...Pacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service...Clayton RSL Sub Branch World War II medals, Pacific Star ...YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal VX118924 DOB: 24.12.1920 Date of enlistment: 19.11.1942 Location of enlistment: Caulfield, VIC Place of enlistment: In the field QLD NOK: YOUG, Florence Date of discharge: 24.2.1945 Rank: Gunner Posting at discharge: 2/3 Antitank RegimentPacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service MedalL.F. Young VX 118924 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, World War II, 2004
... World War II...Factual look at the start and progression of World War II... War II Factual look at the start and progression of World War ...Snapshot of battles during WWII with photos and factsFactual look at the start and progression of World War II -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, World War II Diary
... World War II Diary...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin...Ringwood and District Historical Society Book World War II ...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea, 1940s
... Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea...world war ii... million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military... Australian World War II silk map of Banda Sea An oblong, cream colour ...Silk and rayon maps were produced by Australia, Great Britain (some 1.75 million in total) and the United States (c.7.5 million) during World War II. They were issued to Allied military personnel as part of 'escape and evasion' kits.This silk map, one of relatively few produced in Australia (most Australian RAAF pilots and crew were issued with British and US maps), is an original map from World War II.An oblong, cream colour, single-sided map printed in black and white with brown contours, Banda Sea Banda Sea (with Insets 'A' to 'E')world war ii, silk maps, australia, a186 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Signing of World War II Peace Treaty
... Signing of World War II Peace Treaty...world war ii...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty... of World War II Peace Treaty Print of painting of Signing of World ...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty between Japan and USA includes various military personnel, Clem Scale top left.world war ii, japan, united states of america, military, clem scale -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum
BOOK, Lt Colonel E Bauer, The History of World War II, c.2000
... The History of World War II...The History of World War II, hard cover book. Gold... The History of World War II The History of World War II, hard cover ...The History of World War II, hard cover book. Gold background, black box with gold lettering for the title. Author's name in black ink at bottom, 1024 pages. Illustrated with maps, & black & white & coloured photos.Donated by Bendigo Y's Mens Clubbooks-military-history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf Galland, 1955_
... War II; by Adolf Galland...world war ii...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II... and the Last; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf ...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II385p., hard cover, illus. world war ii, royal air force, luftwaffe -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum
BOOK, David Boyle et al, World War II in Photographs, 1998
... World War II in Photographs...Photographic documentation of World War II in both... World War II in Photographs Illustrated hard cover with title ...Photographic documentation of World War II in both the European and Pacific theatres of war.Illustrated hard cover with title on cover & spine in black & white letters. Dust cover illustrated front & back. Red and grey in colour. 600 pages with cut edges. Black & white illustrations.On front end paper: To Len Xmas 1999, Cynthia Donated by Len Buches familybooks-military-history, photography-photographs -
Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre Heritage Collection
Book, A Banker All At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs (1941-1946) of F. S. Holt, 1983
... A Banker All At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs (1941... in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal...A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II... Book A Banker All At Sea: being World War II naval memoirs ...Biographical note: Fred Holt (1914-1993), a son of Edmund and Ruby Holt, joined the Bank of Australasia (now ANZ) as a clerk in 1933. His banking career was interrupted at age 26, in 1941 when he volunteered for services in the Royal Australian Navy. Fred Holt grew up in Surrey Hills; brother of Alan Holt. At the time of enlistment he was living with his parents at 9 beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills. He married Euphemia Craig in 1945. This is a personal account of Lieutenant Frederick Sutton Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a member of the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve. He served on HMS Terpsichore. He was mentioned in dispatches for skill, determination and bravery in anti-U-boat operations whilst serving with HMS Troubridge, Terpsichore and Vetch. (REF: Commonwealth Gazette 13/3/1945). A personal account of Fred Holt's service in World War II from 1940 onwards, as a volunteer in the Royal Australian Navy.Title page: signed Fred Holt(mr) fred s holt, great britain, royal naval, world war, 1939-1945, royal australian navy, navies, armed forces, returned servicepeople, frederick sutton holt, hms terpsichore -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum
BOOK, World War II in Photographs, 2004
... World War II in Photographs...From back cover: World War II in Photographs... World War II in Photographs Soft, lightweight cardboard cover ...From back cover: World War II in Photographs is an innovative visual account of the major events of the greatest conflict of the twentieth century, the Second World War.Soft, lightweight cardboard cover. White print on black background, front, spine & back. Sepia & black & white photos of WWI scenes, 6 on front, 1 on back. 159 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated, black & white photos.books-military-history, photography-photographs -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memento, 2005 End of World War II 60th Anniversary Service To Australia Medallion, 2005
... 2005 End of World War II 60th Anniversary Service...Coin Side A: World War II 60 years 1945 2005 Coin...Lara RSL Sub Branch Memento 2005 End of World War II 60th ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The commemorative coin forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.Medallion struck to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, issued to eligible veterans in 2005. Stored in its original issue box.Coin Side A: World War II 60 years 1945 2005 Coin Side B: World War II Service to Australia Front of Box: Australian Government Department of Veterans Affairs Inside Box: 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II For Service To Australia ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, coin, veterans