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Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Grave of WW 1 soldier Tommy Moore, Tommy Moore , grave in Bernafay Wood British Cemetery Montauban Picardie France
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...World War 1914-1918 AIF Armed Forces soldiers Black and white postcard of grave of WW 1 soldier Tommy Moore 1579 22nd Btn 2nd AFA who died 5 November 1916 in Bernafay Wood British Cemetery Montauban Picardie France. ...Black and white postcard of grave of WW 1 soldier Tommy Moore 1579 22nd Btn 2nd AFA who died 5 November 1916 in Bernafay Wood British Cemetery Montauban Picardie France. Also a colour photograph of Honour Board at Lake Entrance State School bearing TJ Tommy Moores's name world war 1914-1918 aif, armed forces, soldiers -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Fred Gasson, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 AIF Army Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Fred Gasson in uniform Melbourne Victoria Fred Gasson Photograph ...Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Fred Gasson in uniform Melbourne Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, army -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, M Holding, Johnsonville Honour Role Board, 1/04/2011 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Vere Baylis named on Honour Board Also Albert Howlett World War 1914-1918 AIF Honour Boards soldiers Colour photograph of Johnsonville Honour Role Board after being repatriated to the Public Hall Johnsonville Victoria Johnsonville Honour Role Board Photograph M Holding ...Vere Baylis named on Honour Board Also Albert HowlettColour photograph of Johnsonville Honour Role Board after being repatriated to the Public Hall Johnsonville Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, honour boards, soldiers -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - From 'Frank' WW1 Postcard c1915
... ...World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland WW1 Uniforms World War 1914-1918 AIF Black and white postcard of unknown soldier Postcard From 'Frank' WW1 Postcard c1915 ...Black and white postcard of unknown soldierww1, uniforms, world war 1914-1918 aif -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ern Howlett and Vere Baylis, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Names of both men on Johnsonville Honour Board World War 1914-1918 AIF Army soldiers Black and white photograph showing Gunner Ern Howlett 22136 8th FA Brigade and Vere Baylis 22304 7th FA Brigade taken together prior to embarkation Melbourne Victoria Ern Howlett and Vere Baylis Photograph ...Names of both men on Johnsonville Honour BoardBlack and white photograph showing Gunner Ern Howlett 22136 8th FA Brigade and Vere Baylis 22304 7th FA Brigade taken together prior to embarkation Melbourne Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, army, soldiers -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Eric Hancock and Eugene Saxe, 1917
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 AIF soldiers Army For the Honor of Both Victoria A.I.F. 1917 Black and white photograph of WW1 soldiers Eric Hancock and Eugene Saxe taken at a commemorative structure featuring flags and framed by a cutout of Australia Eric Hancock and Eugene Saxe Photograph ...Black and white photograph of WW1 soldiers Eric Hancock and Eugene Saxe taken at a commemorative structure featuring flags and framed by a cutout of AustraliaFor the Honor of Both Victoria A.I.F. 1917world war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, army -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Robt George Tudgey, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland George Tudgey DOW 7/ 6/ 15 buried Alexandria Military and War Cemetry Egypt World War 1914-1918 AIF soldiers Army Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Robt George Tudgey 496 9th LH Victoria Robt George Tudgey Photograph ...George Tudgey DOW 7/ 6/ 15 buried Alexandria Military and War Cemetry EgyptBlack and white photograph of WW1 soldier Robt George Tudgey 496 9th LH Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, army -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, William and Les Fish, Frank Terry and Vera Baylis, 1915 cm
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 AIF soldiers Army Black and white photograph of four Gippsland WW1 soldiers William and Les Fish, Frank Terry and Vera Baylis seated together Victoria William and Les Fish, Frank Terry and Vera Baylis Photograph ...Black and white photograph of four Gippsland WW1 soldiers William and Les Fish, Frank Terry and Vera Baylis seated together Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, army -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Eugene Saxe , Eric Hancock, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 AIF soldiers Army Black and white photograph of a large group of WW1 soldiers, identified are Eugene Saxe 9th from left back row, Eric Hancock 1st from left middle row, Victoria Eugene Saxe , Eric Hancock Photograph ...Black and white photograph of a large group of WW1 soldiers, identified are Eugene Saxe 9th from left back row, Eric Hancock 1st from left middle row, Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, army -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Grave of Albert Howlett in Cairo Memorial Cemetery Egypt, 1917 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 AIF soldiers Armed Forces Black and white photograph of cross on grave of Albert Howlett in Cairo Memorial Cemetery Egypt. ...Black and white photograph of cross on grave of Albert Howlett in Cairo Memorial Cemetery Egypt. Also black and white photograph of head stone on grave of Albert Howlett world war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, armed forces -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard, Cpl ED McRae, grave in Ypres Military Cemetery Ypres France, 1915c
... ... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland ED McRae relative of Betty Carpenter nee McRae Cemeteries World War 1914-1918 AIF Memorials Black and white postcard of the grave of Cpl ED McRae 3872 5th Btn in Ypres Military Cemetery Ypres France Cpl ED McRae, grave in Ypres Military Cemetery Ypres France Postcard ...ED McRae relative of Betty Carpenter nee McRaeBlack and white postcard of the grave of Cpl ED McRae 3872 5th Btn in Ypres Military Cemetery Ypres Francecemeteries, world war 1914-1918 aif, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, 7th Battalion Banner
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland It is still paraded Anzac Day in Melbourne ahead of the families of original 7th Battalian WW1 World War 1914-1918 AIF Memorials Banners Colour Photograph of 7th Battalion Banner commissioned by mother of two sons who dies at Anzac Cove 25.4.1915 7th Battalion Banner Photograph ...It is still paraded Anzac Day in Melbourne ahead of the families of original 7th Battalian WW1Colour Photograph of 7th Battalion Banner commissioned by mother of two sons who dies at Anzac Cove 25.4.1915world war 1914-1918 aif, memorials, banners -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, HMAS Nestor, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland HMAT Nestor transported troops from Australia to overseas warzones during WW1 World War 1914-1918 AIF Shipping Black and white photograph of troopship HMAT Nestor docked at wharf, Victoria HMAS Nestor Photograph ...HMAT Nestor transported troops from Australia to overseas warzones during WW1Black and white photograph of troopship HMAT Nestor docked at wharf, Victoria world war 1914-1918 aif, shipping -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - WW1 in Egypt, 1916 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 AIF soldiers Armed Forces Black and white photograph taken by a WW1 soldier of the sphinx with pyramid in background seven people shown in photograph Egypt Photograph WW1 in Egypt ...Black and white photograph taken by a WW1 soldier of the sphinx with pyramid in background seven people shown in photograph Egyptworld war 1914-1918 aif, soldiers, armed forces -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Sam Wilson, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Sam Wilson was KIA World War 1914-1918 AIF Armed Forces soldiers Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Sam Wilson seated on a donkey somewhere in the Middle East Sam Wilson Photograph ...Sam Wilson was KIABlack and white photograph of WW1 soldier Sam Wilson seated on a donkey somewhere in the Middle Eastworld war 1914-1918 aif, armed forces, soldiers -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Albert Howlett c1916, 1916 c
... World War 1914-1918 AIF...Second black and white photograph of Albert Howlett rolling bandages when off duty due to illness 04892.1 18 x 24 cm World War 1914-1918 AIF Black and white photograph of Albert Howlett 3119 3rd LH Sq in uniform prior to embarkation on Anglo Egyptian, Victoria. ...Second black and white photograph of Albert Howlett rolling bandages when off duty due to illness 04892.1 18 x 24 cmBlack and white photograph of Albert Howlett 3119 3rd LH Sq in uniform prior to embarkation on Anglo Egyptian, Victoria. Second black and white photograph of Albert Howlett rolling bandages when off duty due to illness world war 1914-1918 aif -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - WW1 AIF soldier, Willetts Geelong, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918...Uniforms AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Also a sepia toned postcard of same soldier with two family members a woman and young girl photographed at Bulmer Bairnsdale 05456.1 World War 1914-1918 Uniforms AIF Black and white postcard of unidentified WWi soldier in AIF uniform holding a swagger stick Geelong Victoria Postcard WW1 AIF soldier Willetts Geelong ...Also a sepia toned postcard of same soldier with two family members a woman and young girl photographed at Bulmer Bairnsdale 05456.1Black and white postcard of unidentified WWi soldier in AIF uniform holding a swagger stick Geelong Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - WW1 AIF soldier, M and B Studio Glasgow, 1915 c
... World War 1914-1918...Uniforms AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland World War 1914-1918 Uniforms AIF Sepia postcard of unidentified WWI AIF soldier in uniform Glasgow Scotland Postcard WW1 AIF soldier M and B Studio Glasgow ...Sepia postcard of unidentified WWI AIF soldier in uniform Glasgow Scotlandworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - WW1, 1917
... World War 1914-1918... Uniforms AIF...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Postcard series produced in England to raise funds for war effort Historic World War 1914-1918 Uniforms AIF Correspondence Sweethearts Black and white postcard of British soldier and a little girl. ...Postcard series produced in England to raise funds for war effortHistoricBlack and white postcard of British soldier and a little girl. EnglandSweetheartsworld war 1914-1918, uniforms aif, correspondence -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Apr 2010 pdf, April 2010
... ...world war one 1914 – 1918...soldiers...aif...The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS Local newspaper reports about the ‘discovery’ of Box Cottage’ 1977 city of moorabbin historical society stanley helen lewis laurie lewis grace lewis timber pty. ltd. melbourne moorabbin cheltenham ormond bentleigh market gardeners pioneers early settlers moorabbin shire box cottage museum smith vic ss port sydney world war one 1914 – 1918 soldiers aif reitman j. box john box william dendy henry bullock drays moorabbin roads board 1862 dendy’s special survey 1841 mclean n box henry joyce park ormond city of moorabbin CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / APRIL 2010 NEWSLETTER 3 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 16 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in April 2010.. ...The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS Local newspaper reports about the ‘discovery’ of Box Cottage’ 1977 3 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 16 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in April 2010.. Notice for the meeting on Anzac Day, Sunday 25th , 3 photocopied photographs taken by 2nd Lieutenant Vic Smith aboard the troopship “Port Sydney” coming home from WW1 in 1919. An article ‘Re-visiting some ‘Box Cottage’ Facts recounts the discovery of the ‘Cottage’ in a shed on the property purchased by Mr Laurie Lewis from the Reitman family in 1977. Thankfully Mr Lewis appreciated such a find and donated it to the City of Moorabbin, and together it was dismantled and re-constructed in Joyce Park, Ormond in 1988 – 100 yards from the original site. Excerpts from 3 articles in ‘The Moorabbin Standard’ and ‘Chadstone Progress’ Newspapers 1977 describing the newly discovered early settler cottage on the Lewis Timber Pty Ltd property in Jasper Road, Ormond. A photocopied photograph of the ‘Box Cottage’ June 1977 when used as a storage facility. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / APRIL 2010 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, lewis laurie, lewis grace, lewis timber pty. ltd., melbourne, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, smith vic, ss port sydney, world war one 1914 – 1918, soldiers, aif, reitman j., box john, box william, dendy henry, bullock drays, moorabbin roads board 1862, dendy’s special survey 1841, mclean n, box henry, joyce park ormond, city of moorabbin -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - SERVICE RIBBONS WW1, WW1
... 1914 in B.Coy 6th Bn age 30 yrs, 6 mths. Embarked for Egypt and Gallipoli on 5/4/1915. Sent to hospital 2/7/1915 with dysentry. Embarked for France 25/3/1916. Hospitalized with bronchitis on 30/3/1917. Rejoined unit 30/9/1917 before returning to hospital with bronchitis on 13/11/1917. RTA 31/1/1918 and discharged from AIF 25/3/1918. Cooper Collection Herbert Charles Nott Medal Ribbon 1, World War ...Part of the Cooper Collection. Ribbons belonged to "HERBERT CHARLES NOTT" (born Rutherglen, enlisted Melbourne) No. 228. Enlisted 19/8/1914 in B.Coy 6th Bn age 30 yrs, 6 mths. Embarked for Egypt and Gallipoli on 5/4/1915. Sent to hospital 2/7/1915 with dysentry. Embarked for France 25/3/1916. Hospitalized with bronchitis on 30/3/1917. Rejoined unit 30/9/1917 before returning to hospital with bronchitis on 13/11/1917. RTA 31/1/1918 and discharged from AIF 25/3/1918.1, World War One Medal ribbon bar featuring three ribbons. Three loops with clips on back. 2. & 3. World War One medal ribbon bar featuring three ribbons. Three metal loops on back. 4. World War One, medal ribbon bar featuring three ribbons. Metal pin and fastener on back.cooper collection, herbert charles nott, medal ribbon -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
... AIF 25.7.1919. Mervyn Harold No 781 enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 20 years in C Coy 7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, admitted to Hospital Ship 2.7.1915 with Influenza, later classified as Enteric serious, Died of Disease 8.8.1915. Memorabilia framed brothers Across the top in white: 1914 THE WORLD WAR 1918 ...Benjamin Francis Esposito No 368 enlisted on 23.1.1915 in the 21st Bn age 25 years, embarked for Eygpt 10.5.1915 then to Gallipoli, embarked for France 19.3.1916, awarded the “MM” at Moquet Farm 26.8.1916, WIA 11.2. 1917 GSW to Face & L/Hand, promoted to 2nd Lt 1.1.1919, Lt 1.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 6.10.1919. Francis Stacey Esposito No 535 enlisted on 14.7.1915 age 22 years in B Coy 29th Bn, embarked for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, WIA 26.11.1916 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, transfer to the 32nd Bn 12.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 25.7.1919. Mervyn Harold No 781 enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 20 years in C Coy 7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, admitted to Hospital Ship 2.7.1915 with Influenza, later classified as Enteric serious, Died of Disease 8.8.1915.Portrait photos, head & shoulders, of 3 soldiers in uniform, 2 with peaked caps. Oval photos mounted on cream backing with 3 battalion patches in the centre. On LHS is a drawing of a soldier with rifle surrounded by green leaf edging. Photos have brown wooden frames with gold inner edge, glass front & wooden ply backing.Across the top in white: 1914 THE WORLD WAR 1918 In centre in red: THREE MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME In centre in black: Ben Esposito, 1915 Frank Esposito, 1915 Mervyn Esposito, 1915 To fight for the preservation of .... Australia's nationhoodmemorabilia, framed, brothers -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED
... AIF in the 5th Field Coy Engineers as a driver on 19.8.1915 age 22 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 24.11.1915, hospital 31.1.1916 with Gastro Enteritis, embark for France 17.3.1916, hospital 26.4.1916 with PUO, rejoin unit 30.4.1916, hospital 21.1.1917 with Gastritis, reclassified as Nephritis severe 4.2.1917, Died of Disease (DOD) England 2.6.1917 classed as Nephritis Uraemia. Buried Harefield Parish Churchyard Anzac section 5.6.1917. documents - certificates frame accessories On front: TWO MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915 To fight for Australia in the 1914 - 1918 World War ...John Stanley HOWLETT, refer Cat No 41 for his service history. James Rueben HOWLETT No 3043 enlisted in the AIF in the 5th Field Coy Engineers as a driver on 19.8.1915 age 22 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 24.11.1915, hospital 31.1.1916 with Gastro Enteritis, embark for France 17.3.1916, hospital 26.4.1916 with PUO, rejoin unit 30.4.1916, hospital 21.1.1917 with Gastritis, reclassified as Nephritis severe 4.2.1917, Died of Disease (DOD) England 2.6.1917 classed as Nephritis Uraemia. Buried Harefield Parish Churchyard Anzac section 5.6.1917.Frame. Tan wooden, glass front, white cardboard backing. Certificate: Coloured, painted with photo of each brother featured - PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915On front: TWO MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915 To fight for Australia in the 1914 - 1918 World War On rear in black texta: Mrs R Cheynedocuments - certificates, frame accessories -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VI - The AIF in France 1918 Author C.E.W. Bean. The AIF in France May 1918- the Armistice, Published 1942
... World War turned against the German Army on the western front, and shows in detail how, in the crucial Amiens sector that change was brought about. The completion of the story of the final offensive in 1918. An account of the conclusion of the first world war with Germany being defeated and surrendering. german surrender battle of aisne 1918 monash succeeds battle of hamel amiens armistice peace treaty signed battle of montbrehain Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VI - The AIF in France 1918. ...This volume deals with those months in which the first World War turned against the German Army on the western front, and shows in detail how, in the crucial Amiens sector that change was brought about. The completion of the story of the final offensive in 1918.An account of the conclusion of the first world war with Germany being defeated and surrendering.Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume VI - The AIF in France 1918. Hardcover cardboard. Maps, diagrams, illustrations, chronologygerman surrender, battle of aisne 1918, monash succeeds, battle of hamel, amiens, armistice, peace treaty signed, battle of montbrehain -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchTankard, Commemorative, Franklin Mint Pty Limited, 1983
... World War 1. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) The Australian Flying Corps over France, 1915 - 1918, (2) HMAS Sydney and the Emden, November 1914, (3) The AIF attack at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, August 1915. ...World War 1. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) The Australian Flying Corps over France, 1915 - 1918, (2) HMAS Sydney and the Emden, November 1914, (3) The AIF attack at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, August 1915. ...Official R.S.L Tankard commemorating the involvement of Australian service personnel in World War 1. This tankard has three pictures representing: (1) The Australian Flying Corps over France, 1915 - 1918, (2) HMAS Sydney and the Emden, November 1914, (3) The AIF attack at Lone Pine, Gallipoli, August 1915. (refer item 00124, 00124.2, 00124.3 and 00124.4)tankard, beer mug -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. Additionally, the record's significance is enhanced by its depiction of Villers-Bretonneux. The battles that occurred in this town during World War I are especially historically significant to Australia as this is where the Australian Imperial Force had one their greatest World War I victories. An Australian flag still flies over Villers-Bretonneux in the present. Furthermore, a plaque outside the Villers-Bretonneux Town Hall recounts the battles fought to save the town in 1918 ...Taken some time between 1914-18, the photograph depicts an aerial view of Villers-Bretonneux in France, a region which was part of the Western Front during World War I. The image mostly shows rural landscape. The Western Front was the main theatre of war during World War I. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium, then gaining military control of important industrial regions in France. The German advance was halted with the Battle of the Marne. Following the Race to the Sea, both the French-British and German armies dug in along a meandering line of fortified trenches, stretching from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier with France. The First Battle of Villers-Bretonneux occurred between 30 March - 5 April 1918. It took place during Operation Michael, part of the German Spring Offensive on the Western Front. The offensive began against the British Fifth Army and the Third Army on the Somme, and pushed back the British and French reinforcements on the north side of the Somme. The capture of Villers-Bretonneux, close to Amiens, a strategically important road and rail-junction, would have brought the Germans within artillery-range. In late March, troops from the Australian Imperial Force were brought south from Belgium as reinforcements to help shore up the line. In early April, the Germans launched an attack to capture Villers-Bretonneux. After a determined defence by British and Australian troops, the attackers were close to success until a counter-attack by the 9th Australian Infantry Brigade and British troops late in the afternoon of 4 April restored the situation and halted the German advance on Amiens. The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux occurred between 24 - 27 April 1918, during the German Spring Offensive to the east of Amiens. It is notable for being the first occasion on which tanks fought against each other. A counter-attack by two Australian brigades and a British brigade during the night of 24 April partly surrounded Villers-Bretonneux, and on 25 April, the town was recaptured. On 26 April, the role of the Moroccan division of the French army was crucial in pushing back German units. Australian, British and French troops nearly restored the original front line by 27 April.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. Additionally, the record's significance is enhanced by its depiction of Villers-Bretonneux. The battles that occurred in this town during World War I are especially historically significant to Australia as this is where the Australian Imperial Force had one their greatest World War I victories. An Australian flag still flies over Villers-Bretonneux in the present. Furthermore, a plaque outside the Villers-Bretonneux Town Hall recounts the battles fought to save the town in 1918. Kangaroos feature over the entrance to the Town Hall, and the main street is named Rue de Melbourne. More officially, recognition of the significance of the battle in Villers-Bretonneux is found at the Australian National Memorial, which was built just outside the town. It commemorates all Australians who fought in France and Belgium and includes the names of 10,772 who died in France and have no known grave. Each year, a small ceremony is held at the memorial to mark the sacrifice made by the soldiers. Lastly, the record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Obverse: yAE.2.35. / 125 / 62d.2834.35.36.VA.5. / 12.G.18-11 / F.-(?)" /military album, wwi, world war i, villers-bretonneux, australian imperial force, aif, france, war, army, conflict, germany, 1918, battle -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchMemorial, Commonwealh of Australia et al, Family Memorial case for deceased veteran son, post World War One
... He was killed at Polygon Wood, Zillebrook near Ypres in Belgium on 4th October 1917 aged 25. world war one medal military ypres badge plaque polygon wood On one side are the Sons Medals (War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal), Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King Geaorge honouring the Service of "L/Cpl Chester George Mather of the 22nd Battalion AIF" on the other Double sided wooden and glass display case Family Memorial case for deceased veteran son Memorial Commonwealh of Australia King George ...The War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal, Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King George honouring the Service of L/Cpl Chester George Mather on the other. L/Cpl Mather enlisted on 8th of June 1915 and embarked for France on HMAT Anchises on the 26th Augest 1915. He was killed at Polygon Wood, Zillebrook near Ypres in Belgium on 4th October 1917 aged 25.Double sided wooden and glass display caseOn one side are the Sons Medals (War Medal, 1914-1918 Medal and the Victory Medal), Mothers Badge (for being the mother of a deceased soldier) with a plaque from King Geaorge honouring the Service of "L/Cpl Chester George Mather of the 22nd Battalion AIF" on the otherworld war one, medal, military, ypres, badge, plaque, polygon wood -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Peter Fitzsimons, Fromelles and Pozières : in the trenches of hell, 2015
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - western front world war 1914-1918 - australian participation - fromelles and pozieres In the Trenches of Hell On 19 July 1916, 7000 Australian soldiers - in the first major action of the AIF on the Western Front - attacked entrenched German positions at Fromelles in northern France. ...In the Trenches of Hell On 19 July 1916, 7000 Australian soldiers - in the first major action of the AIF on the Western Front - attacked entrenched German positions at Fromelles in northern France. By the next day, there were over 5500 casualties, including nearly 2000 dead - a bloodbath that the Australian War Memorial describes as 'the worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history. Just days later, three Australian Divisions attacked German positions at nearby Pozi�res, and over the next six weeks they suffered another 23,000 casualties. Of that bitter battle, the great Australian war correspondent Charles Bean would write, 'The field of Pozi�res is more consecrated by Australian fighting and more hallowed by Australian blood than any field which has ever existed . . .' Yet the sad truth is that, nearly a century on from those battles, Australians know only a fraction of what occurred. This book brings the battles back to life and puts the reader in the moment, illustrating both the heroism displayed and the insanity of the British plan. With his extraordinary vigour and commitment to research, Peter FitzSimons shows why this is a story about which all Australians can be proud. And angry.Index, bibliography, notes, ill (maps), p.816.In the Trenches of Hell On 19 July 1916, 7000 Australian soldiers - in the first major action of the AIF on the Western Front - attacked entrenched German positions at Fromelles in northern France. By the next day, there were over 5500 casualties, including nearly 2000 dead - a bloodbath that the Australian War Memorial describes as 'the worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history. Just days later, three Australian Divisions attacked German positions at nearby Pozi�res, and over the next six weeks they suffered another 23,000 casualties. Of that bitter battle, the great Australian war correspondent Charles Bean would write, 'The field of Pozi�res is more consecrated by Australian fighting and more hallowed by Australian blood than any field which has ever existed . . .' Yet the sad truth is that, nearly a century on from those battles, Australians know only a fraction of what occurred. This book brings the battles back to life and puts the reader in the moment, illustrating both the heroism displayed and the insanity of the British plan. With his extraordinary vigour and commitment to research, Peter FitzSimons shows why this is a story about which all Australians can be proud. And angry.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - western front, world war 1914-1918 - australian participation - fromelles and pozieres -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ronald J. Austin, As rough as bags : the history of the 6th Battalion, 1st AIF, 1914-1919, 19912
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1914-1918 - Campaigns - Gallipoli World War 1914-1918 - Campaigns - France A battalion history of the 6th battalion using personal diaries and recollections Index, bib, ill, maps, p.388. As rough as bags : the history of the 6th Battalion, 1st AIF ...A battalion history of the 6th battalion using personal diaries and recollectionsIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.388.non-fictionA battalion history of the 6th battalion using personal diaries and recollectionsworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Ian Leonard Polanski, We Were the 46th: The History of the 46th Battalion in the Great War of 1914-18, 1999
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