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Chiltern Athenaeum TrustWW1 Victory Medal - Pte. A.E. Hollis, 1914-1918
... WW1 Victory Medal - Pte. A.E. Hollis. ...WW1 1914-1918...Victory Medal...WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident Victory Medal WW1 service...Hollis Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 Victory Medal WW1 Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. ...WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident Victory Medal WW1 serviceWW1 The Great War - issued for service overseas : Victory Medal 1914-1918. Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident. Design The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. Ribbon The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. Ribbon The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. ww1 1914-1918, victory medal ww1, pte. a. e. hollis, chiltern resident. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMedal - WW1 Victory Medal
... WW1 Victory Medal ...J.Kirby No 4594 No 4594 Stoker J.Kirby RAN Medal WW1 Victory Medal ...No 4594 Stoker J.Kirby RANJ.Kirby No 4594 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMedal - WW1 Victory medal awarded to Sergaent H.Lewis, Royal Berkshire Regiment
... WW1 Victory medal awarded to Sergaent H.Lewis...Royal Berkshire Regiment Medal WW1 Victory medal awarded to Sergaent H.Lewis ... -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medal WW1 Victory Medal
... Medal WW1 Victory Medal...Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918. # 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918. three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.# Medal Medal WW1 ...Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918.three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.## 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918. -
Woodend RSLMedal - WW1 Victory Medal, 1919
... WW1 Victory Medal...Round Medal 36 mm Ribbon 38 mm Brass Medal WW1 Victory Medal ...Medal was posthumisously awarded to Pte NashRound Medal 36 mm Ribbon 38 mm Brass2200 PTE F N DASH 1 BN AIF (Frank Noel). KIA 6 August 1915 at Gallipoli. Frank Dash was born in Burwood, Sydney. He joined the Army 11/6/15 and was posted to the Gallipoli Peninsular, noteably Lone Pine, 6th August 1915. He was wounded by machine gun fire (neck and shoulder) 7/8/1915. He was transferred maybe to a hospital in Lemnos, but a subsequent Court of Enquiry determined he was KIA. His father's address was Ballarat when plaque and scroll were delivered. -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchVictory Medal WW1, 1919
... Victory Medal WW1...WW1 Victory medal. Of all the commemorative medals issued to mark the end of WW1, the most common was the so-called Peace'" or "Victory " medal, issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years, and up to 16 years if parents were in the Armed Forces. ...WW1 Victory medal. Of all the commemorative medals issued to mark the end of WW1, the most common was the so-called Peace'" or "Victory " medal, issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years, and up to 16 years if parents were in the Armed Forces. ...WW1 Victory medal. Of all the commemorative medals issued to mark the end of WW1, the most common was the so-called Peace'" or "Victory " medal, issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years, and up to 16 years if parents were in the Armed Forces. Distribution began March 1919.medal, peace or victory medal -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - POLISH VICTORY MEDAL WW1
... 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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, U.S, Unknown
... US Victory Medal - A version issued by most Allied countries for Victory in WW1. 2. ...Three medals with Ribbons, unmounted. 1. US WW1 Victory Medal with 5 bars. 2. US WW2 Victory Medal. 3. ...US Victory Medal - A version issued by most Allied countries for Victory in WW1. 2. ...1. US Victory Medal - A version issued by most Allied countries for Victory in WW1. 2. US WW2 Victory Medal - Awarded to all service personnel with any active duty from 7 Dec 1941 to 31 Dec 1946. 3. US Merchant marine service Medal - to qualify had to serve on a US flagged vessel in support of the Vietnam War.Three medals with Ribbons, unmounted. 1. US WW1 Victory Medal with 5 bars. 2. US WW2 Victory Medal. 3. US Merchant Marine Service medal - mounted on a piece of cardboard.1. Bars inscribed; a. “Champagne - Marne. b. Aisne - Marne. c. Oise - Aisne. d. Meuse - Argonne. e. Defensive Sector” 2. Inscribed back - "Freedom from Fear & Want" and "Freedom of Speech & Religion". 3. Front - "Vietnam Service" - Back - "United States Merchant Marine"ron mills collection, medals, us -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedal 2411 Pte M O Kauffman, Early 20th Century
... ww1 victory medal...WW1. The Medal is original that was presented to 2411 Pte M O Kauffman for his service with the AIF during WW1. ww1 victory medal 2411 pte m o kauffmann 14 bn aif 2411 Pte M O Kauffman 14 Bn AIF. ...This Medal was presented to 2411 Pte M O Kauffman who served with 14 Battalion AIF during WW1.The Medal is original that was presented to 2411 Pte M O Kauffman for his service with the AIF during WW1.Victory Medal 1914-1919 with ribbon attached.2411 Pte M O Kauffman 14 Bn AIF.ww1 victory medal, 2411 pte m o kauffmann 14 bn aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, WWI, c.1918-1924
... 1. WW1 Victory Medal and ribbon, gold coloured. 2. WWi British War Medal and ribbon, silver coloured....WW1 Medals 38 BN Alexander Norman Fisher 1. Stamped on rim: 1835 Pte A.N. Fisher 38 Bn. A.I.F. 2. Stamped on rim: 1835 Pte A.N. Fisher 38 Bn. A.I.F. 1. WW1 Victory ...Refers to service of "Alexander Norman Fisher", No. 1835. POB Peterhead SA POE Adelaide SA, 4 Jan 1916, in 2nd/43rd Bn, Age 28 yrs 8 m. Embarked for England 12 Aug 1916. Transferred to 38 Bn 12 Nov 1918. WIA 9 Jun 1917 GSW hand. Rejoin unit 45/8/1917. Hospital 19 Oct 1917, Scabies, Rejoin Unit. WIA 2nd occasion 9 Jun 1918, SW Head and Left arm, severe. RTA 19 Oct 1918. Discharged 27 March 1919. MU. 1. WW1 Victory Medal and ribbon, gold coloured. 2. WWi British War Medal and ribbon, silver coloured.1. Stamped on rim: 1835 Pte A.N. Fisher 38 Bn. A.I.F. 2. Stamped on rim: 1835 Pte A.N. Fisher 38 Bn. A.I.F.ww1, medals, 38 bn, alexander norman fisher -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMemorabilia - Medal - Victory Medal WW1
... Medal - Victory Medal WW1...Memorabilia Medal - Victory Medal WW1 ... -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL WW1, Unknown
... Medal with ribbon, unmounted. WW1 Cuban Victory Medal with ribbon but no pin....WW1 between April 1917 to Jan 1919. Ron Mills Collection Medal Cuba No inscription on rim. Medal with ribbon, unmounted. WW1 Cuban Victory ...Meal awarded to Cuban Military for services in WW1 between April 1917 to Jan 1919.Medal with ribbon, unmounted. WW1 Cuban Victory Medal with ribbon but no pin.No inscription on rim.ron mills collection, medal, cuba -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL RIBBONS, WW1
... medal ribbon for WW1 1914-15 Star. 2. Original blue, white and orange striped medal ribbon for WW1 British Service Medal. 3. Original rainbow striped medal ribbon for WW1 Victory Medal....medal ribbon for WW1 1914-15 Star. 2. Original blue, white and orange striped medal ribbon for WW1 British Service Medal. 3. Original rainbow striped medal ribbon for WW1 Victory Medal. ...Medal ribbons originally issued to "Pte H.C. Nott", No 228, 6th Batt, AIF. See catalogue No. 9556 for details of service. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Original red, white and blue medal ribbon for WW1 1914-15 Star. 2. Original blue, white and orange striped medal ribbon for WW1 British Service Medal. 3. Original rainbow striped medal ribbon for WW1 Victory Medal.cooper collection, h.c. nott, medal ribbons -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, CUBAN, WW1, Unknown
... At the end of WW1 the 14 Allied Nations who had contributed troops agreed to issue a Victory Medal to their forces. ...WW1 Cuban Victory Mini medal, unmounted, with ribbon....Ron Mills Collection Medal Cuban WW1 Inscriptions in Spanish. WW1 Cuban Victory Mini medal, unmounted, with ribbon. ...At the end of WW1 the 14 Allied Nations who had contributed troops agreed to issue a Victory Medal to their forces. Design and ribbon was same for all.WW1 Cuban Victory Mini medal, unmounted, with ribbon.Inscriptions in Spanish.ron mills collection, medal, cuban, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL, WW1, Unknown
... Unmounted medal with ribbon. Italian Victory Medal WW1....Ron Mills Collection Medal Italian Victory Medal Unmounted medal with ribbon. Italian Victory Medal WW1. Award MEDAL, WW1 ...No identification of who the medal was awarded to.Unmounted medal with ribbon. Italian Victory Medal WW1.ron mills collection, medal, italian victory medal -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SERICE DRESS - OFFICERS PATTERN, AGCF. Vic, 8. 1981
... British War Medal 2. WW1 Victory Medal (faded) with MID leaf 3. Possibly Colonial Auxillary Forces decoration 1901-1938 (Green) or Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service 1901-1937 (Green). 4. ...British War Medal 2. WW1 Victory Medal (faded) with MID leaf 3. Possibly Colonial Auxillary Forces decoration 1901-1938 (Green) or Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service 1901-1937 (Green). 4. ...The owner of the uniform jacket is unknown at present. This appears to be a set made up for display. Service Medal ribbons on uniform are; 1. British War Medal 2. WW1 Victory Medal (faded) with MID leaf 3. Possibly Colonial Auxillary Forces decoration 1901-1938 (Green) or Colonial Auxillary Forces - Long Service 1901-1937 (Green). 4. Efficiency Decoration 1930- onwards (faded).. 1. Khaki jacket - old pattern. Four front pockets - held shut with dark copper buttons. Rising Sun Collar Badges. Lt. Colonel metal rank badges on epaulettes. the jacket has plain khaki lining. But has striped lining in the arms. It has a ribbon bar showing four medals and i M.I.D. leaf. The arms have a circular red/black colour patch, 3.3 cm diameter. 2. Khaki trousers - Two side pockets, one hip pocket. 3. Sam Browne belt - tan leather. Brass fittings includes sword holder. 4. Scabbard, tan leather with a silver top. Suits a sword. 5. Hat - peaked, khaki with dark Rising Sun Badge. 6. Belt - khaki woollen with dark copper buckle. Inside belt are light brown buttons. 7. Tie - Khaki woollen. 8. Shirt, Khaki, cotton polyester with Sgts stripes.officers uniform, accoutrements, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Artwork, other - Jack Lockett Collection: Drawing Jack Lockett 2000, Ian Glanville, 2000
... A coloured caricature of Jack Lockett wearing a blue coat with an RSL badge and two medals which are probably A Legion of Honour and a WW1 Victory Medal. His hands are clasped in front of him holding a walking stick. ...Jack Lockett Mabel Ingwersen World War 1 France 38th Battalion Legion of Honour Ian Glanville A coloured caricature of Jack Lockett wearing a blue coat with an RSL badge and two medals which are probably A Legion of Honour and a WW1 Victory Medal. His hands are clasped in front of him holding a walking stick. ...John Henry Lockett OAM (22 January 1891 – 25 May 2002) was the oldest man ever in Australia when he died aged 111 years, 123 days. As one of the last surviving veterans of World War I, he was acclaimed as a national hero during the last decade of his life. Lockett was born in the small Victorian town of Waanyarra, near Bendigo. He left school aged nine to work on a local farm. Later, he worked for his uncles in the Mallee. On 24 March 1916, he travelled to Mildura to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force. He served in France with the 38th Battalion, earning promotion to sergeant and was discharged on 20 September 1919. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Lockett After the war, Jack returned to The Mallee and selected a 640 acres (260 ha) block of land in Linga, Victoria, deciding to make his living as a farmer. In 1923, he married Maybell Ingwerson and they had four children together. In 1963, the couple retired to Bendigo, leaving the farmland (which now covered more than 130,000 acres (53,000 ha), in the care of their children and grandchildren. A coloured caricature of Jack Lockett wearing a blue coat with an RSL badge and two medals which are probably A Legion of Honour and a WW1 Victory Medal. His hands are clasped in front of him holding a walking stick. Signed Jack Lockett "MEMORIES" By IAN GLANVILLE Written white paper at the bottom- Jack Lockett 2000 By Ian Glanville The background has numerous sepia tone sketches of various parts of Jack's life. It has dark grey mount with a light brown wooden frame and is behind glass. a jack lockett, mabel ingwersen, world war 1, france, 38th battalion, legion of honour, ian glanville -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, WW1, Unknown
... medals with ribbons, Unmounted. 1. WW1 Belgium Yser Yser Medal 1914 with attaching pin. 2. Ww1 Japanese Allied Victory Medal in plastic packet.... Belgium Yser Yser Medal 1914 with attaching pin. 2. Ww1 Japanese Allied Victory Medal in plastic packet. ...1. Yser Medal awarded to those that were part of the Forces fighting on the Yser River between 17th Oct to 31st Oct. 2. Japanese Allied Victory Medal.Two medals with ribbons, Unmounted. 1. WW1 Belgium Yser Yser Medal 1914 with attaching pin. 2. Ww1 Japanese Allied Victory Medal in plastic packet.1. Inscribed "Yser" on front. 2. Inscribed in Japanese "Great War & Protection & Civilisation" and Flags of Japan, US, Britain, Italy, France. ron mills collection., medal -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchMedal - Italian bronzo medal, Circa 1920
... Italian victory medal WW1 1915/1918 medal image of soldier obverse image of angel reverse Ribbon colours red white and green ...Italian victory medal WW1 1915/1918 medal image of soldier obverse image of angel reverse Ribbon colours red white and green Medal Italian bronzo medal ...Italian victory medal WW1 1915/1918 medal image of soldier obverse image of angel reverse Ribbon colours red white and green -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, VARIOUS, Pre 2015
... Balkan War Medal was for those who fought in the Balkan Wars of 1912-13 involving Bugaria, Serbia, Greece, Romania and Turkey. 2. Czech Victory ZMedal - version from all countries to celebrate Victory in WW1. 3. ...Czechoslavakia Victory Medal WW1. 3. US Army of Occupation of Germany Medal. 4. 1870/71 Franco Prussian War Medal with ribbon....Czechoslavakia Victory Medal WW1. 3. US Army of Occupation of Germany Medal. 4. 1870/71 Franco Prussian War Medal with ribbon. ...1. Balkan War Medal was for those who fought in the Balkan Wars of 1912-13 involving Bugaria, Serbia, Greece, Romania and Turkey. 2. Czech Victory ZMedal - version from all countries to celebrate Victory in WW1. 3. US Army of Occupation of Germany - Military Medal ...Post WW2 Occupation of Germany & Austria & Hungary from 12 Nov 1918- 11 July 1923. 4. Franco/ Prussian War Medal - Awarded to French soldiers who fought in war with Prussia in 1870-71.Four medals with ribbon, unmounted. 1. King Carol 1913 Balkan War Medal - Romania. 2. Czechoslavakia Victory Medal WW1. 3. US Army of Occupation of Germany Medal. 4. 1870/71 Franco Prussian War Medal with ribbon.1.2.4. No inscription or name. 3. Inscribed "Army Occupation of Germany".ron mills collection., medals -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, WW1, Unknown
... British Victory Medal - issued to all personnel who served in WW1. 2. South African Victory Medal - For those who served in WW1. ...British Victory Medal - issued to all personnel who served in WW1. 2. South African Victory Medal - For those who served in WW1. ...1. British Victory Medal - issued to all personnel who served in WW1. 2. South African Victory Medal - For those who served in WW1. Was the only medal to have the inscription in both English and Africana. 3. British War Medal issued to all British and Imperial personnel who served in WW1.Three Medals with ribbons, unmounted. 1. The British War Medal. 2. British Victory Medal. 3. South African Victory Medal in two languages.1. Name engraved "T4-253768 PTE J.W. THATCHER A.S.C.". 2. Named "DVR R.C. FRANK S.A.S.O." - INSCRIBED MULTIPLE LANGUAGES. 3. Named "DVR. R.C. FRANK S.A.S.O.ron mills collection, medals, ww1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Navy Victory Medal (WW1). 3. USA - Dominican Campaign Medal. 4. ...USA - Navy Victory Medal (WW1). 3. USA - Dominican Campaign Medal. 4. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Haitian Campaign Medal. 2. USA - Navy Victory Medal (WW1). 3. USA - Dominican Campaign Medal. 4. USA - Nicaraguan Campaign Medal. (1926-1930). 5. USA - Cardenas Medal of Honor. 6. USA - Yangtze Service Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, 519to524, bob english collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - Philippine Congressional Medal. 4. USA - Victory Medal (WW1). 5. USA - Occupation of Germany Medal (WW1). 6. ...USA - Philippine Congressional Medal. 4. USA - Victory Medal (WW1). 5. USA - Occupation of Germany Medal (WW1). 6. ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Army of Cuban Occupation Medal. 2. USA - Army of Puerto Rican Occupation Medal. 3. USA - Philippine Congressional Medal. 4. USA - Victory Medal (WW1). 5. USA - Occupation of Germany Medal (WW1). 6. USA - Civil War Campaign Medal.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt507to512, bob english collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDALS, MINIATURE, Unknown
... USA - USMC Victory Medal (WW1). ...USA - USMC Victory Medal (WW1). Award MEDALS, MINIATURE ...Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. USA - Navy Spanish Campaign Medal. 2. USA - USMC West Indies Campaign Medal. 3. USA - USMC Nicaraguan Campaign Medal. 4. USA - USMC Philippine Campaign Medal. 5. USA - USMC Dominican Campaign Medal (1916). 6. USA - USMC Victory Medal (WW1). passchendaele barracks trust, 525to530, bob english collection -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchMedal Set (set of 3)
... ...victory medal...ww1...Thomas Richard Cook Service number: 1732 Rank: Private Roll title: 1 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 8 Reinforcements (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 10 April 1915 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Argyllshire Ship number: A8 medals 1914 15 star british war medal victory medal ww1 medals 1) 1914-15 Star: Star with crown on top, with crossed swords, embossed with "1914-15" on obverse side, "1768/ Gnr T R Cook/ 1/Bn. ...Thomas Richard Cook Service number: 1732 Rank: Private Roll title: 1 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 8 Reinforcements (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 10 April 1915 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Argyllshire Ship number: A8 Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM not included. 1) The 1914-1915 Star. Awarded for service on the establishment of a ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award). 2) British War Medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 3) The Victory medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations. • Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war. • Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on the complement of aircraft-carrying ships. A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned' 1) 1914-15 Star: Star with crown on top, with crossed swords, embossed with "1914-15" on obverse side, "1768/ Gnr T R Cook/ 1/Bn. A.I.F." 2)King George head and mounted warrioir on obverse. 3)Winged Brittania and obverse "The Great/war for/civilisation/1914-1919"medals, 1914 15 star, british war medal, victory medal, ww1 medals -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, 1916-17
... medal...defending Australia and Victoria...military service...HMAT A64 Demosthenes...Wipers...ANZAC...Burke Museum...Beechworth...Ypres...Australian military services...Beechworth Post Office...First World War...wartime...our boys...Belgium...Flanders Fields...WW1...British War Medal...Victory...Peach is also one of the diarists of WWI, including of this significant period of Australian military history, from 1916 to 18, which can be accessed via the Australian War Memorial. military medal defending Australia and Victoria military service HMAT A64 Demosthenes Wipers ANZAC Burke Museum Beechworth Ypres Australian military services Beechworth Post Office First World War wartime our boys Belgium Flanders Fields WW1 British War Medal Victory Medal Broodseinde Third Battle of Ypres Reverse: BMM 8779 item catalogue number pencilled in right-hand bottom corner. ...Portrait of William Edward Peach in First World War military uniform, holding a crop in front of his thighs with military kit on the ground behind him. A Beechworth postal employee who enlisted in 1915, this photograph is probably taken in 1917, as he is a corporal in the photo and was promoted to this rank in May 1917. This photograph is of historic significance as it depicts William Edward Peach, a Beechworth postal assistant who enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on his nineteenth birthday, 5 August 1915, which required his parents' permission. He was decorated with the military medal for his courage in battle 4/5 October 1917 at the Battle of Broodseinde Ridge near Ypres, the most successful allied attack of the Third Battle of Ypres (31 July to 10 November 1917), also known as the Battle of Paschendale, which saw the greatest loss of human life during World War One, with almost half a million lives were lost on all sides. According to the recommendation for his military medal, Peach 'displayed conspicuous courage and initiative', taking charge after his platoon commander became a casualty, handling the men 'under heavy fire with great skill'. He also assisted the Company Commander in reorganising their military objectives. The photograph is of social as well as historic significance for the Beechworth community, because it provides a direct link between local, national and international histories in relation to Australia' s participation in one of WWI's best-known battles. The record has strong research potential given 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. Peach is also one of the diarists of WWI, including of this significant period of Australian military history, from 1916 to 18, which can be accessed via the Australian War Memorial. Sepia rectangular photograph printed on gloss Kodak photographic paper mounted on board. Reverse: BMM 8779 item catalogue number pencilled in right-hand bottom corner.military medal, defending australia and victoria, military service, hmat a64 demosthenes, wipers, anzac, burke museum, beechworth, ypres, australian military services, beechworth post office, first world war, wartime, our boys, belgium, flanders fields, ww1, british war medal, victory medal, broodseinde, third battle of ypres -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeMedal, Victory Medal 1914-1919
... The Victory Medal (also called the Allied Victory Medal) is a campaign medal - of which the basic design and ribbon was adopted by Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Romania, Siam, Union of South Africa and the USA. This medal was never awarded singly. It ia accompanied by the ribbon of the British War Medal but this medal is not held in the School archive The medal is of historical and social significance for the College. The Holgate medals were the first WW1 ...The Victory Medal (also called the Allied Victory Medal) is a campaign medal - of which the basic design and ribbon was adopted by Belgium, Brazil, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, France, Greece, Italy, Japan, Portugal, Romania, Siam, Union of South Africa and the USA. This medal was never awarded singly. It ia accompanied by the ribbon of the British War Medal but this medal is not held in the School archiveThe medal is of historical and social significance for the College. The Holgate medals were the first WW1 medals held by the school archive.The Victory Medal is a 36mm diameter circular copper medal, lacquered in bronze. The obverse shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of Victory, with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The 39mm wide ribbon has a ‘two rainbow' design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines Inscribed around outer edge of medal: '4303 A-CPL. H. S. HOLGATE 29 BN A.I.F.'world war one, ballarat college, victory medal, w w 1, allied victory medal, h s holgate -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMedal - Bombardier G.S.Hunt 57473, 1914
... ww1...world war 1...army...royal field artillery...1914 star...british war medal...victory...Inside Wreath with sword through it and the words With best wishes for a victorious new year from The Princess Mary and friends at home. 189.2 WW1 Campaign Medals / ribbons 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal....Inside Wreath with sword through it and the words With best wishes for a victorious new year from The Princess Mary and friends at home. 189.2 WW1 Campaign Medals / ribbons 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. 189 A brass gift box with an embossed hinging lid which was presented to WW1 sailors and soldiers for Christmas 1914. ...World War 1 Australian Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery189 A brass gift box with an embossed hinging lid which was presented to WW1 sailors and soldiers for Christmas 1914. The gift was at the initiative of HRH The Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary the daughter of the then King George V and Queen Mary. 189.1 Small card with paper insert 189.2 Three medals with coloured ribbons, one medal has a small metal badge attached. Items belonging to Bombardier G.S.Hunt, 57473 in the Royal Field Artillery, WW1.The lid is embossed with the bust of HRH Princess Mary in a wreath with the letter "M" to either side and the following words "IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM" and "CHRISTMAS 1914" and has the country names "FRANCE", "BELGIUM", "JAPAN", "RUSSIA", MONTENEGRO" and "SERVIA". 189.1 Front of card a crown with M underneath with 1915 under that. Inside Wreath with sword through it and the words With best wishes for a victorious new year from The Princess Mary and friends at home. 189.2 WW1 Campaign Medals / ribbons 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.brass, hunt, g.s hunt, christmas, 1914, princess mary, bombadier, ww1, world war 1, army, royal field artillery, 1914 star, british war medal, victory medal -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedal 5134 TSgt George Audley Tennyson, Early 20th Century
... Victory Medal awarded to 5134 TSgt George A Tennyson who served with the 22 Bn AMF during WW1....Victory Medal awarded to 5134 TSgt George A Tennyson who served with the 22 Bn AMF during WW1. ...Victory Medal awarded to 5134 TSgt George A Tennyson who served with the 22 Bn AMF during WW1.This is the original Medal of TSgt G A Tennyson.Round silver medal (Victory Medal) with appropriate ribbon attached.On the circumference of the medal 5134 TSgt G A Tennyson 22 Bn AMF amf ww1 5134 tsgt g a tennyson -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchMedals - 2180 J C Martin MM, Early 20th Century
... WW1 with 8 BN. These are the original Medals of 2180 Pte J C Martin MM who served with the AIF during WW1. ww1 8 bn aif 2180 pte j c martin mm On the photograph written - 2180 Pte J C Martin, B Coy. On each medal - 2180 Pte J C Martin. 8/BN AIF. On a wooden board is a black and white (oval shape) photograph of 2180 Pte J C Martin MM, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory ...2180 Pte J C Martin MM was a member of the AIF and served during WW1 with 8 BN.These are the original Medals of 2180 Pte J C Martin MM who served with the AIF during WW1. On a wooden board is a black and white (oval shape) photograph of 2180 Pte J C Martin MM, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Pte J C Martin MM was awarded a Military Medal for Bravery in the Field on 12 July 1918. Unfortunately the Military Medal is not with this collection.On the photograph written - 2180 Pte J C Martin, B Coy. On each medal - 2180 Pte J C Martin. 8/BN AIF. ww1 8 bn aif, 2180 pte j c martin mm
