Showing 271 items matching "ww1 issue"
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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops (Light Horse), pre WW1 Circa 1899 o 1918
... WW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops (Light Horse)...Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914-1918). Issued to soldiers in Light Horse Units. ...Sizings : 115mm x 50mm WW1 AIF Issue Leather Leggings for Mounted Troops (Light Horse) ...Associated with mounted Light Horse units within WW1 (1914-1918). Issued to soldiers in Light Horse Units. Associated with WW1 Light Horse Units. Leggings worn by soldiers on horseback in WW1 1914-1918. A pair (2 off) WW1 Leather Leggings for Mounted AIF soldiers. The leggings are dark tan in colour with stitching to attach buckles and fastener straps. The strap buckles are made of brass and the leather legging straps are of same leather as leggings. Sizings : 115mm x 50mmNilww1 lighthorse leggings, uniform leggings for ww1 mounted soldiers, leather leggings ww1 1914-1918 -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Soldiers Handbook "Notes on the Laws and Customs of War", 1914
... WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force. ...Small faded rose coloured soldiers handbook titled "Notes on Laws and Customs of War". WW1 issue. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force. ...WW1 Issue for soldiers. 1914. Australian Imperial Force. WW1 The Great War, AIF, issue 1914. Small faded rose coloured soldiers handbook titled "Notes on Laws and Customs of War". WW1 issue. Front cover : Coat of Arms and title: Notes on the Laws and Customs of War. Author : Ambrose Pratt. Written for the Australian Imperial Force 1914. Authority: Albert J. Mullett, Government Printer Melbourne. ww1 1914-1918, soldiers handbook ww1, australian imperial force 1914, laws and customs pertaining to war ww1 aif. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomIdentity discs, 906 Tpr T E Whyte, abt 1914
... WW1 issue...Two standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir version with depiction of Arab city on reverse. ...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne WW1 issue identity discs 906 Tpr T E Whyte 3rd AMGS Two standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir version with depiction of Arab city on reverse. ...WW1 issueTwo standard issue WW1 ID discs and 1 metal souvenir version with depiction of Arab city on reverse. On plaited leather cord906 Tpr T E Whyte 3rd AMGSidentity discs -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchSilver War Badge WW1, Circa 1914
... ...WW1 Issue...The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/Woman Silver War Badge WW1 Issue Front - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684 A round stirling silver Badge Silver War Badge WW1 ...These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured, sick, or disabled and were subsequently invalided discharged or to older soldiers who retired during the course of the war - First. The Silver War Badge was worn on a lapel of civilian clothes to show that the recipient had served. The wearer of the badge was required to carry and produce his/her stamped discharge certificate. The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/WomanA round stirling silver BadgeFront - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684silver war badge, ww1 issue -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchJacket
... Army Medics Jacket WW1 issue. Used in WW2 also...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Uniform WW1 Army Army Medics Jacket WW1 issue. Used in WW2 also Jacket ...Army Medics Jacket WW1 issue. Used in WW2 alsouniform, ww1, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged Weapon, German Bayonet, C WW1
... German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue....Deutsche Maschinefabrik A - G Duisburg German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue. German Bayonet Edged Weapon H. Mundlos & Co ...German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue.H,. Mundlos & Co Magdeburg. Deutsche Maschinefabrik A - G Duisburg -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged weapon, Bayonet - German Mauser, C WW1
... Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted leather sheath...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted leather sheath Bayonet - German Mauser Edged weapon ...Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted leather sheath -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchEdged Weapon Bayonet, C WW1
... German Mauser Bayonet model 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden handle...Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne SIMSON & CO SJHL W15 on spine German Mauser Bayonet model 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden handle Edged Weapon Bayonet SIMSON & CO ...German Mauser Bayonet model 98/05 WW1 issue ribbed wooden handleSIMSON & CO SJHL W15 on spine -
Camberwell RSL Sub-BranchWW1 Identity Tag, Private Brendan Culcutt's, 2124, ID name tag WW1
... Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan Culcutt who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916...Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch 403 Camberwell Road Camberwell melbourne See photo Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan Culcutt who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916 Private Brendan Culcutt's, 2124, ID name tag WW1 WW1 Identity Tag ...Metal ID tag from WW1. Issued to Private Brendan Culcutt who died in a Turkish POW Camp in 1916See photo -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - STIRRUPS, 1914 - 1919
... WW1 Issue possibly....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields WW1 Issue possibly. Passchendaele Barracks Trust Leather Stirrups 1. & 2. ...WW1 Issue possibly.1. & 2. A pair of matching foot stirrups - both leather, brown, strap with metal buckle, cream coloured stitching. heavy metal loop to attach strap to stirrup.passchendaele barracks trust, leather stirrups -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Veterans Travel Pass Badge, post WW1 1918 on
... Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free travel due to them being a WW1 veteran. ...Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording : WW1 Veterans Travel Pass (issue no) 1980, (member number) 1521. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free travel due to them being a WW1 veteran. ...Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free travel due to them being a WW1 veteran. Associated with WW1 veterans and a badge that entitles them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered. Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording : WW1 Veterans Travel Pass (issue no) 1980, (member number) 1521. The badge is on a gold coloured bar and pin. WW1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980, 1521ww1 veterans travel pass, ww1 1914-1915 travel pass for veterans -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - POLISH VICTORY MEDAL WW1
... Most countries involved in the Allied Victory against Germany in WW1 issued a Victory Medal to the participants from its particular nation....Most countries involved in the Allied Victory against Germany in WW1 issued a Victory Medal to the participants from its particular nation. ...Most countries involved in the Allied Victory against Germany in WW1 issued a Victory Medal to the participants from its particular nation.Medal with ribbon - unmounted. Polish Victory Medal 1914 - 1919.ron mills collection, medals -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchTool - Bulls-eye Trench Lantern
... This is a black painted tin lamp with a tin handle used in the trenches n WW1. Private issue, not government. It is candle-powered....Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula This is a black painted tin lamp with a tin handle used in the trenches n WW1. Private issue, not government. It is candle-powered. ...This is a black painted tin lamp with a tin handle used in the trenches n WW1. Private issue, not government. It is candle-powered. -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustMedal - WW1 British War Medal : PTE. A. E. Hollis, 1914-1918
... WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. ...WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. Medal belongs to Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 The Great War. WW1 Campaign medal "British War Medal" cupro nickel plate. Silver in colour. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. pte. a. e. hollis aif, ww1 british medal, the great war 1914-1918 -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchFemale Relative Badges, Wm McLeans / Amor, Mid 20th Century
... These badges were issued to female relatives of a person serving overseas during WW1 and WW2,...The first oval shape badge was issued to nearest female relative of those on active service overseas, during WW1. Issued to by Dept of Defence to Women of Australia, For Duty Done - 22589 - 9455 The second round badge was issued to female relatives was issued to the female relatives, nearest has been dropped, issued in WW2.A206433 -[ Issued by Cowth Govt....Geelong RSL Sub Branch 50 Barwon Heads Road Belmont geelong-and-the-bellarine-peninsula These badges were issued to female relatives of a person serving overseas during WW1 and WW2, The badges are originals as issued during WW1 and WW2 Female Relatives Badges WW1 WW2 The first oval shape badge was issued to nearest female relative of those on active service overseas, during WW1. ...These badges were issued to female relatives of a person serving overseas during WW1 and WW2,The badges are originals as issued during WW1 and WW2One Badge is oval shape, blue and silver colour finish. One badge is round shape with a silver colour finish.The first oval shape badge was issued to nearest female relative of those on active service overseas, during WW1. Issued to by Dept of Defence to Women of Australia, For Duty Done - 22589 - 9455 The second round badge was issued to female relatives was issued to the female relatives, nearest has been dropped, issued in WW2.A206433 -[ Issued by Cowth Govt.female relatives badges, ww1, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
... Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1....Refer cat No 1281 for his service history. australia military uniform armed forces costume male Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1. Uniform JACKET, BATTLE DRESS H. ...Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PORTRAIT OF A WW1 SOLDIER, Bartlett Brothers Photographer, c1918-1925
... He is wearing two ribbons that appear to be WW1 issue. On his left upper arm is part of a triangular shape colour patch. ...He is wearing two ribbons that appear to be WW1 issue. On his left upper arm is part of a triangular shape colour patch. ...Oval shaped portrait of chest and head of a WW1 soldier. The photo is mounted on a cardboard backing. The soldier is hatless. He wears glasses. He is wearing a Sam Brown belt over his army uniform. He is wearing two ribbons that appear to be WW1 issue. On his left upper arm is part of a triangular shape colour patch. On his eppaulettes are the copper "Australia" badge. He has a small diameter lanyard over his left shoulder. No name on portrait.Nilww1, bendigo, portrait -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL BOXES, WW1
... Medal boxes originally containing WW1 medals issued to "Pte H.C. Nott", No.228. See catalogue No. 9556 for details of his service. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Medal boxes originally containing WW1 medals issued to "Pte H.C. Nott", No.228. See catalogue No. 9556 for details of his service. ...Medal boxes originally containing WW1 medals issued to "Pte H.C. Nott", No.228. See catalogue No. 9556 for details of his service. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. & 2. Cardboard medal box and lid. Lid has recipients details printed in black type.1. Printed on lid in black type: “228, Pte H.C. Nott, 6 Bn, AIF, 1829/MD.3." 2. Printed on lid in black type: “228, Pte H.C. Nott, 6 Bn, AIF, 1830/MD.3."cooper collection, h.c. nott, medal box, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPoster - ENLISTMENT POSTER, St. Leigh & Co. Ltd, Original WW1
... A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic. ...A commemorative poster facsimile of an original WW1 Recruitment Poster issued in 1915 by Defence Department - Issued by Australian Geographic.Large hard paper poster. Symbolic image of Australian Soldier standing on a 3D image of the Dardenelles in Turkey. In colour showing map of that part of Turkey. Poster laminated with layer of clear plastic to protect it.On top says "A CALL FROM THE DARDENELLES" On bottom "ENLIST NOW" In middle "COO-EE - WON'T YOU COME"ww1, recruitment poster -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustBrass Pencil Case and Pencil Miniature, 1916
... For issue to WW1 soldiers both abroad and back in Australia on leave. ...Chiltern Athenaeum Trust 57 Conness Street Chiltern high-country For issue to WW1 soldiers both abroad and back in Australia on leave. ...For issue to WW1 soldiers both abroad and back in Australia on leave. Issued to Australian troops both overseas and on leave from 1916 on for the duration of WW1. Brass Pencil Case with slide out pencil, miniature. AUST COMFORTS FUND is etched onto the external face of the pencil casebrass pencil case and pencil miniature, australian comforts fund, ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Cigarette Cards, Magpie Virginia Cigarette Cards, c.1922
... Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J Schuh Tobacco Company, Melbourne....Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J Schuh Tobacco Company, Melbourne. ...Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J Schuh Tobacco Company, Melbourne.Record of events during WW1Small cardboard box containing 21(3 duplicates) photographs of various scenes around the Ypres? area during WW1Magpie Virginia Cigarettes J.J.Schuh tobacco company Pty. Ltd. Tobacco House Melbourneworld war 1, ww1, world war one, ww one, cigarette card, magpie cigarette card -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - TRAVEL PASS, WW1, 1980
... Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans which entitled them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans which entitled them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered. ...Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans which entitled them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered.Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording: Enamelling on gold coloured background.Inscribed wording: World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980. Member no. 328. Stamped on back: NOT TRANSFERABLE, SWANN & HUDSON.cooper collection, ww1 veterans, travel pass, badge -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - MOTHERS AND WIDOWS WW1, Post WW1
... These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal section missing on the bottom had a star for each son missing in the case of Mothers. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal section missing on the bottom had a star for each son missing in the case of Mothers. ...These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal section missing on the bottom had a star for each son missing in the case of Mothers. First issued in Feb 1919.Mothers and widows cloth badge. Black with Lattice Rising Sun 'For Australia' silver metal bar with Oak leave hold cloth NR14743.mothers and widows, badges ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - FEMALE RELATIVE BADGE WW1, c.WWI
... WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. ...WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. Small clasps hung at the bottom to denote how many husbands, brothers etc were serving, missing on this one. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Badge, grey metal, blue background with grey print on front of badge with clasp / pin fastener."Issued by Department of Defence, To Women of Australia, For duty done".numismatics - medals, military history, badges, women -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS & MEDALLIONS, FRAMED, During and post WW1
... Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1. Also includes medallion issued by Dept of Defence to returned Active Service Veterans and medallion likely issued by local council. ...Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1. Also includes medallion issued by Dept of Defence to returned Active Service Veterans and medallion likely issued by local council. ...Pictures of G. B. Jackson, Driver, 17th Division from WW1. Also includes medallion issued by Dept of Defence to returned Active Service Veterans and medallion likely issued by local council. Refer 3446P for Service details.Gold ornate frame. Includes two photos of soldier in uniform on a green background. Also includes two medallions. 1. Gold medallion with 2 rifles over a bullseye target on a chain and crossbar. On back "G.J. Jackson, Epsom 15/11/15." 2. Round medallion with crown on top with Rising Sun and AIF in middle, issued to returning soldiers. Frame has glass cover. Includes label that says:- "Driver George Bailey Jackson No. 2172. 30th Motor Transport Comp, 17th Division Supply Column Australian Imperial Forces with British Exp Force France".passchendaele barracks trust, photo, 30th motor transport co., g. b. jackson -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Exhibition Material, Monash University, "Return; the way back home", Sep. 2019
... Exhibition materials from Monash University's "Return; the way back home", about the story of Sir John Monash and the return of troops from WW1 and the issues that arose and how some of the problems were attempted to be resolved. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Monash University Tramcar Equipment Melbourne Tram Museum World War 1 Exhibition materials from Monash University's "Return; the way back home", about the story of Sir John Monash and the return of troops from WW1 and the issues that arose and how some of the problems were attempted to be resolved. ...Exhibition materials from Monash University's "Return; the way back home", about the story of Sir John Monash and the return of troops from WW1 and the issues that arose and how some of the problems were attempted to be resolved. Consists of the pamphlet printed by Monash for the exhibition, an e-mail from Geoff Brown and a photo of two tram seats that were loaned by the Museum to Monash.trams, tramways, monash university, tramcar equipment, melbourne tram museum, world war 1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys Holmes, Pre January 1917
... Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. ...Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. The Cover may have contained several letters each from the same writer and may be subject to the Censor. Cited in 'Untold Stories & Forgotten Faces' by James Affleck, 'KINGHORN,Walter Stanley, (Byaduk), born 1888, enlisted 26th August 1914. He served in 4th Light Horse Regiment, who fell at the Charge of Beersheba on 31st October 1917, buried at Beersheba War cemetery.. One of fourteen local men killed remembered in an Avenue of Honour. Original document, cover/envelope with 1917 postmark, surname of sender and full address. Portion of fourteen items comprising the Gladys Holmes collection.Buff coloured paper envelope with dark green ink used for instructions and markings. Black ink circular postmark FIELD POST OFFICE/9 JA 17 Blue ink handwritten address and sender's name.Writer: Kinghorn Address: Miss G Holmes/Byaduk/ via Hamilton/ Victoria/ Australia gladys holmes, envelope, kinghorn, ww1, byaduk -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMedal, Imperial German
... A WW1 era Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class medal contained in a presentation case. The medal has a black and white striped ribbon threaded through a suspender ring. This medal was issued...A WW1 era Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class medal contained in a presentation case. The medal has a black and white striped ribbon threaded through a suspender ring. This medal was issued ...A WW1 era Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class medal contained in a presentation case. The medal has a black and white striped ribbon threaded through a suspender ring. This medal was issued during WW1 to German Army personnel. refer to AWM item https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C11768431914 on lower leg of Cross obverse representing year of award. 1813 on lower leg of Cross reverse representing year of commencement of award. -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Light Horse Saddle : Martin Balsarini, Circa 1900-1920
... Dark Rum coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier Martin Balsarini 4th Light Horse AIF. ...This saddle belonged to Martin Balsarini, a soldier in the AIF WW1 4th Light Horse Brigade and who was at the Charge Of Beersheba. ww1 saddle ww1 4th light horse saddle ww1 martin balsarini's saddle chiltern resident ww1 soldier, martin balsarini 4th light horse saddle, the charge of beersheba. Dark Rum coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier Martin Balsarini 4th Light Horse AIF. ...WW1 AIF Light Horse Saddle (Martin Balsarini's, a Chiltern Resident). The Great War 1914-1918.This saddle belonged to Martin Balsarini, a soldier in the AIF WW1 4th Light Horse Brigade and who was at the Charge Of Beersheba. Dark Rum coloured leather saddle issued to WW1 soldier Martin Balsarini 4th Light Horse AIF. Saddle has cast iron stirrups x 2 with brass adjustment buckles. There is a restored leather rations barrel attached to the rear of the saddle. The saddle underlay is made of canvas and felt. Stitching is hemp cotton. ww1 saddle, ww1 4th light horse saddle, ww1 martin balsarini's saddle, chiltern resident ww1 soldier, martin balsarini, 4th light horse saddle, the charge of beersheba. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal, Jep F Kenny, c1919
... WW1 British War medal issued to Private Jep Francis Kenny 3041 Born at Thoona the family moved to Peechelba. ...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country WW1 British War medal issued to Private Jep Francis Kenny 3041 Born at Thoona the family moved to Peechelba. ...WW1 British War medal issued to Private Jep Francis Kenny 3041 Born at Thoona the family moved to Peechelba. At the age of 18 1/2 he enlisted on 16/7/1915 at Yarrawonga and assigned to the 6th Battalion. He embarked overseas on 29/9/1919 and transferred to the 57th Battalion on 15/3/1916. He died on 17/7/1916 from wounds received at Pozieres, France.The British War Medal is a campaign medal of the United Kingdom which was awarded to officers and men and women of British and Imperial forces for service in the First World War.Round silver metal medal with remnants of blue and orange ribbon on attached clasp suspender bar. The front depicts King George V with inscription and the back shows the dates of the First World War and St. George on horseback3041 Pte J F Kenny 6 Bn AIF jep francis kenny, ww1, kia, 57 battalion, memorial plaque, 6 battalion, british war medal
