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Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchMedal - World War II Military Medals, WWII War Medals - Harry Howe
... WWII War Medals - Harry Howe ...WWII War Medals...Replica set WWII court mounded medal bar containing 6 medals, 1939/45 Star. Africa Star with Eight Army Clasp, Pacific Star, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939/45. ...War Medal 1939/45. Australian Service Medal and a clasp on the reverse side for wearing. WWII ...Medal are issued for qualifying duty is a declares war zone as follows (from left to right); 1939 - 45 Star - awarded for full-time duty in the ADF for not less than 18 days continuous service; Star, Africa Star This replica rack of court mounted WW11 medals that were issued to Pte Harry Howe following his war time service in the Australian Defence Force. Pte Harry Howe was one of six boys from the Howe Family of Beechworth who served during WWII.Replica set WWII court mounded medal bar containing 6 medals, 1939/45 Star. Africa Star with Eight Army Clasp, Pacific Star, Australian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939/45. Australian Service Medal and a clasp on the reverse side for wearing. wwii war medals, court mounted medals, australian service medal -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchArthur J Howe WWII War Medals
... Arthur J Howe WWII War Medals...war medals...wwii...Replica Set Court Mounted WWII Medals comprising first from the right Australian Service Medal, second from the right War Medal 1939-45, third from the right Pacific Star 4th from the right 1939-45 Star ...Original medals held by family, this replica set Military Service Medals for Arthur J Howe who saw service with 2/5 Infantry Battalions and served in the Middle East Africa war medals wwii war medals court mounted medals Replica Set Court Mounted WWII Medals comprising first from the right Australian Service Medal, second from the right War Medal 1939-45, third from the right Pacific Star 4th from the right 1939-45 Star Arthur J Howe WWII War Medals ...Original medals held by family, this replica set Military Service Medals for Arthur J Howe who saw service with 2/5 Infantry Battalions and served in the Middle East AfricaReplica Set Court Mounted WWII Medals comprising first from the right Australian Service Medal, second from the right War Medal 1939-45, third from the right Pacific Star 4th from the right 1939-45 Star war medals, wwii war medals, court mounted medals -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchMedals WWII Court Mounted Allan Howe VX61675
... Replica set court mounted WWII war medals. Australian Service Medal; 1939-45 War medal; Pacific Star and 1939-45 star ...war time service medals issued to Allan. E. Howe VX61675 for service with 2/21 Infantry Battalion A.I.F ww2 world war 2 Court Mounted Medals Medal Ribbon Replica set court mounted WWII war medals. ...Replica set of war time service medals issued to Allan. E. Howe VX61675 for service with 2/21 Infantry Battalion A.I.FReplica set court mounted WWII war medals. Australian Service Medal; 1939-45 War medal; Pacific Star and 1939-45 star ww2, world war 2, court mounted medals, medal ribbon -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchAward - Court Mounted Medals
... wwi war medals...wwii...The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II. Part of the Nankervis Collection, there is a lengthy word document in the Media Section wwi war medals wwii war medals rack of six medals military medal Metal Bar measuring 20 x 160 mm engraved with "This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. ...This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II. Part of the Nankervis Collection, there is a lengthy word document in the Media Section6 Court Mounted WWI and WWII medals; laid on green felt, in a wooden display case Measuring 300mm x 220mm with non reflective glass front and metal bar with an engraved inscription Metal Bar measuring 20 x 160 mm engraved with "This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II". wwi war medals, wwii war medals, rack of six medals, military medal -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping and photocopy of a newspaper clipping, Sister J Langham, 'Matron Langham leaving for Ballarat' and 'The nursing sister'
... WWII...Jess Langham...War medals...Australian Army Nurses World War 1939-1945 WW2 WWII Jess Langham War medals Newspaper clipping on a backing card with one column of text and a photo portrait of Matron Langham below. ...The first article is an account of Matron J.S.Langham's move from Warrnambool Base Hospital to Ballarat Base Hospital. The second article is Jess Langham's account of the war, her experience serving overseas and then back in Australia at the hospital In Heidelberg.Newspaper clipping on a backing card with one column of text and a photo portrait of Matron Langham below. Photocopy of a second newspaper article consisting of two long columns of text. At the top of the left column is an image of a medal with a striped ribbon and a cross with the image of a nurse on it. At the bottom of the first column is a photo of Jess Langham in her later years. australian army nurses, world war 1939-1945, ww2, wwii, jess langham, war medals -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchMedal - Military Medals - replica set World War II medals issued to Sydney P Howe Metals
... war ii...wwii medals...Replica set WWII court mounted War Medals in order from left to right Australian Service Metal, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, Africa Star with 8 Army Clasp and the 1939-45 Star...The rim of the medal bears the name and service number of the recipient Replica set WWII court mounted War Medals in order from left to right Australian Service Metal, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, Africa Star with 8 Army Clasp and the 1939-45 Star Medal Military Medals - replica set World War II medals issued to Sydney P Howe Metals ...Australian Service Medal issued for military service during World War IIA replica set of 4 medal Court Mounted that were issued to Sydney P Howe. (The original medals held by the family)Replica set WWII court mounted War Medals in order from left to right Australian Service Metal, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, Africa Star with 8 Army Clasp and the 1939-45 Star1939 -45 Star "A six‑pointed yellow copper‑zinc alloy star with the Royal and Imperial cypher on the obverse and a ribbon of dark blue, red and light blue representing the Navy, Army and Air Force": Africa Star - A six‑pointed yellow copper‑zinc alloy star with the Royal and Imperial cypher on the obverse and a ribbon of a sand‑coloured ribbon with red, dark blue, and light blue stripes; Defence Medal A circular, silver medal (80% pure), 1.42 inches in diameter. The British issue medals were made of cupro-nickel. Mounting includes a plain, straight, non-swivelling suspender with a single-toed claw. The obverse shows the bareheaded coinage effigy of King George VI, facing left, and the legend: GEORGIVS VI D: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: On the reverse, the Royal Crown rests on the stump of an oak tree, flanked by a lion and a lioness. At the top left is the date 1939, and at the top right, the date 1945. In exergue, though not ruled off, is the wording: THE DEFENCE/MEDAL. The light green ribbon is 1.25 inches wide with a central stripe of orange and a narrow black stripe in the middle of each green stripe. The orange represents the enemy attacks on the green land of England while the black represents the blackouts against air attacks; The War Medal 1939 - 45 is a disc 36millimetrein diameter. The non swivelling straight bar suspender is attached to the medal with a single-toe claw mount and a pin through the upper edge of the medal. The British issued medals were struck in cupronickel. The medal is sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "Victory Medal: of the Second World War. Around the perimeter is the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP"" The reverse shows a lion standing wanton on the body of a double-headed dragon. The dragon's head are those of an eagle and a dragon, to signify the principal occidental and oriental enemies during the Second World War. At the top, just to the right ot centre are the years "1939" and "1945"in two lines. The initials ËCRP" of designer Edward Carter Preston are near the rim at the nine o'clock position. Australian Service Medal 1939 45 The medal is in form and of nickel silver, an alloy pf copper, nickel and zinc, and on the obverse bear the Crowned Effigy of the Sovereign, and on the reverse the coat of arms of the commonwealth of Australia, surrounded by the words "The Australian Service Medal 1939-45. The ribbon has a wide central stripe, flanked by to two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and the Royal Australian Air Force respectively. The rim of the medal bears the name and service number of the recipientworld war ii, wwii medals, court mounted medals -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaMedal, Service to Australia: 60th anniversary of WWII, 2005
... medal...gold...world war ii...wwii...War 2 in 1945. This medal marks Allan Charles Quinn's service in WW2. This Official medal complements the extensive holdings of memorabilia that comprises the Allan Charles Quinn Collection that extensively documents his life,the voyages, and career as a Merchant seaman in the immediate post world war 2 period and prior to the significant changes brought about by container shipping by the end of the 20th Century. medal gold world war ii wwii world war 2 numismatics allan charles quinn Letter signed by Prime Minister : John Howard and Veterans Affairs Minister De-Anne Kelly Gold-coloured disc medallion in a magnetic black folding display box with plush display mount. ...Official issue in 2005 by the Australian Federal Government marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945. This medal marks Allan Charles Quinn's service in WW2.This Official medal complements the extensive holdings of memorabilia that comprises the Allan Charles Quinn Collection that extensively documents his life,the voyages, and career as a Merchant seaman in the immediate post world war 2 period and prior to the significant changes brought about by container shipping by the end of the 20th Century. Gold-coloured disc medallion in a magnetic black folding display box with plush display mount. Accompanying small brochure on 60th anniversary of WWII in 2005 and an official signed letter from the Australian GovernmentLetter signed by Prime Minister : John Howard and Veterans Affairs Minister De-Anne Kellymedal, gold, world war ii, wwii, world war 2, numismatics, allan charles quinn -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotographs, Bob Wilson, Framed Photos and Medals - McIntyre Family, 2016
... war. He was wounded twice. Jim died in 1976. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. Their medals and photographs represent a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch. photograph mcintyre medals wwi wwii world war 1 world war 2 aif pioneers lara rsl J.L. ...These photographs and medals are of the McIntyre family. Three members of Lara's McIntyre family served during the First and Second World Wars, and two were members of the Lara RSL. John Lachlan McIntyre was born at Beeac, Victoria in December 1890. He enlisted in the 1st AIF in July 1915. John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. John returned home in 1919 and was granted a soldier settlement block in Lara in 1937. He was a founding member of Lara RSL and is its longest serving member. John died in 1990. Thomas Gordon McIntyre was born at Lara in 1901. Thomas, known as Gordon, was too young to enlist in the First World War with his brothers. At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion. He fought in the Syrian Campaign, before being recalled to Australia to fight in the pacific campaign. Gordon was wounded in a battle against the Japanese in Java on the 19/02/1942, and taken prisoner. No record of him after this was ever discovered, and he is presumed to have been killed. Jim McIntyre was born in 1893, and grew up in Lara and Geelong. Jim enlisted in the 1st AIF in 1916, and served with the 14th Battalion through the war. He was wounded twice. Jim died in 1976. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. Their medals and photographs represent a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch. Three photographs and three sets of medals in a pine wood frame with glass covering. Photographs are black and white portraits of soldiers in uniform mounted on cream card. The medals are mounted on black felt. T.G. McIntyre VX20754 - 35-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the Australian Service Medal 39-45. J.L. McIntyre 3591 - War Medal and Victory Medal J.W. McIntyre 7049 - War Medal and Victory Medal J.L. McIntyre REG. No. 3591 58th. BATT. 1st A.I.F Foundation Member Lara R.S.L 1890 - 1990 REG. NO. VX20754 T.G. MC INTYRE 2/2nd PIONEERS 2nd A.I.F 7049 J.W. McINTYRE 14th BTN. 1893-1975photograph, mcintyre, medals, wwi, wwii, world war 1, world war 2, aif, pioneers, lara, rsl -
Lara RSL Sub BranchDrivers Licence, Australian Military Forces Army Driving Licence
... In 1957, Ron enlisted in the CMF and served with 22nd Construction Squadron for 17 years with the last 5 as a Corporal, and was awarded the Efficiency Medal for long service and good conduct. drivers licence australian military forces army private ellis ww2 wwii world war two second world war No. 258778 Army No. ...Cpl. Ronald Warren Ellis, EM (VX502517) was born in Brunswick in 1927. His family moved to Lara when he was young, and his schooling took place at the Lara State School. After finishing his education, Ron took up employment at Sims Coopers in Corio. Ron was enlisted in the second AIF at Melbourne, and posted to the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Greta west of Newcastle, NSW. After 3 months training, he was sent to the Service Corps Training Centre for driver and maintenance training in Ingleburn, south of Sydney. When this course was completed, Ron was posted to the Australian Army Service Corps as a driver motor vehicle with the 2nd AIF. Rons service with the AIF lasted 425 days, when he was then transferred to the Interim Army for a further 309 days. The duration of his service was in NSW. Ron was discharged from the Army in Melbourne on the 4th of May 1948. In 1957, Ron enlisted in the CMF and served with 22nd Construction Squadron for 17 years with the last 5 as a Corporal, and was awarded the Efficiency Medal for long service and good conduct.Brown canvas booklet that is folded into three. Licence gives details of Army number, name, rank and type of vehicle that is able to be driven. Licence has been issued to Private Ronald Warren Ellis on 24/01/1948. No. 258778 Army No. V?SOL517 Rank: Private Name in full: Ellis, Ronald Warren Unit: Transferred to (unit): Having passed the prescribed tests ... authorised to drive... types of ... vehicles within the Commonwealth of Australia and Territories. Signature of Driver: drivers licence, australian military forces, army, private, ellis, ww2, wwii, world war two, second world war -
Lara RSL Sub BranchUniform - Uniform/P, RAAF WW2 Dress 1A Uniform FLTLT
... Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World War Military Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War Two Ribbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States RAAF WWII ...Uniform issued to RAAF Flying Officers serving in the Second World WarMilitary Service Uniform issued to RAAF Officers during World War TwoRAAF WWII Dress 1A Uniform - FLTLTRibbons - Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with laurel, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Right breast - Propeller Club of United States -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Badge - 1945 Australian Victory Medal, c 1945
... War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. The act of military surrender was signed on May 7 in Reims, France, and May 8 in Berlin, Germany. This medal was given to Australian school children in 1945 school children victory day wwii ...The medal was distributed to Australian school children to coincide with the 10 June 1945 celebrations for the end of the war in Europe. The medalets were actually handed out on 6 June. Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day or VE Day) was on May 8, 1945, the date when the World War II Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of the armed forces of Nazi Germany. The act of military surrender was signed on May 7 in Reims, France, and May 8 in Berlin, Germany.This medal was given to Australian school children in 1945One side of the medalet depicts a knight with a sword in front of an outline of Australia with the date 1945 at the bottom. The reverse shows a map of the southern hemisphere showing Australia, Antarctica, New Zealand, South America and Southern Africa. At the top are the words ‘VICTORY MEDAL’.Victory Medal - 1945school children, victory day, wwii, city of moorabbin, education, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionMedal - Freedom Medallion, c. 1995
... medal... World War II... WWII...medal World War II WWII commemoration Round brass medallion. ...Round brass medallion. Obverse has an inner circle in which a returned soldier is depicted greeting a woman and two children. The boy is wearing the soldier's slouch hat. The outer circle contains the words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. The reverse has an inner circle with the Australian coat of arms and an outer circle with the words 'FREEDOM MEDALLION'.medal, world war ii, wwii, commemoration -
Australian Commando Association - VictoriaMedal - War Medal- William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron, c. 1945
... This object displays Historic Significance through its connection with William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Command Squadron and World War Two. alsop second world war ww2 wwii world war two australian commando On front of medal, above the lion: 1939/1945 On reverse of medal, in a circle around the outside: GEORGIVS VI G. ...This object was issued to William Donald Alsop for his service in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during the Second World War.This object displays Historic Significance through its connection with William Donald Alsop, his service in the 2/10 Command Squadron and World War Two.The War Medal 1939-45 is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a fallen dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The riband is 32 millimetres wide with a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band, a 3 millimetres wide navy blue band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide yellow band, a 6 millimetres wide dark green band, a 3 millimetres wide Royal Air Force blue band and a 5½ millimetres wide Army red band. The forests and beaches of the Pacific are represented by the dark green and yellow bands respectively, while the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, the Armies and the Air Forces are represented by the dark blue, red and light blue bands respectively.On front of medal, above the lion: 1939/1945 On reverse of medal, in a circle around the outside: GEORGIVS VI G. BR. OMN. REX ET INDIAE IMP:alsop, second world war, ww2, wwii, world war two, australian commando -
Heidelberg Repatriation HospitalMedal - Set of medals, c. 1945
... ...war medal...wwii...Mervyn Thomas was a patient at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital mervyn hutchins collection rats of tobruk heidelberg repatriation hospital caulfield 2/23rd battalion vx27912 1939-1945 star star of africa defence medal war medal wwii 56.1 Front Crown Emblem. GRJ / VI / The 1939 - 1945 STAR 5.1 Back VX27912 M.A.T. ...HUTCHINS, Mervyn Arthur Thomas VX27912 Born in Mornington, Victoria, October 1906, Mervyn joined the Australian Armed Forces in Caulfield in June 1940. Mervyn was posted with the 2/23rd Battalion and was sent to Tobruk. He died at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital in the 1970's.Mervyn Thomas was a patient at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital Four medals with ribbons. Star (.1), Star (.2), Silver (.3), Silver (.4) awarded to Mervyn Hutchins56.1 Front Crown Emblem. GRJ / VI / The 1939 - 1945 STAR 5.1 Back VX27912 M.A.T. HUTCHINS 56.2 Front Crown Emblem. GRJ / VI / The AFRICA STAR Back VX27912 M.A.T. HUTCHINS 56.3 Bare head effigy King George VI facing left. GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. Back shows the Royal Crown resting on an oak sapling, flanked by a lion and a lioness above waves. At the top left is the year "1939" and at the top right the year "1945". The exergue has the words "THE DEFENCE MEDAL" in two lines. 56.4 Front crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left and signed "PM" below neck. Around the perimeter is the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:" Back The reverse shows a lion standing wanton on the body of a double-headed dragon. Top right are the years "1939" and "1945" in two lines. "ECRP" near the rim at the nine o'clock positionmervyn hutchins collection, rats of tobruk, heidelberg repatriation hospital, caulfield, 2/23rd battalion, vx27912, 1939-1945 star, star of africa, defence medal, war medal, wwii -
Koroit & District Historical SocietyWWII school peace memorial 1945, Front with map of Australia, 1945
... wwii...school...peace...medal...world war...wwii school peace medal world war two Front with map of Australia WWII school peace memorial 1945 ...wwii, school, peace, medal, world war two -
Koroit & District Historical SocietyWWI school peace memorial Triumph of Liberty and Justice 1919, Back of Medal, 1945
... wwii...medal...peace...school...world war...wwii medal peace school world war Back of Medal WWI school peace memorial Triumph of Liberty and Justice 1919 ...wwii, medal, peace, school, world war -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - SERVICE RIBBONS WW2, Post 1945
... WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 ...Refer Cat No 1813.5 for his service details. ribbons service WW2 WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 Award SERVICE RIBBONS WW2 ...Spare set of service ribbons relating to R J TYRER V150812. Refer Cat No 1813.5 for his service details.WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 ribbons, service ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET WW2, post 1945
... Set of (5) WWII Medals court mounted re C.J. JOHNSON. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War...JOHNSON” Set of (5) WWII Medals court mounted re C.J. JOHNSON. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War ...Medals awarded to Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 (born Maldon, enlisted Royal Park) died as a POW. Refer Cat No 3144 for his service history.Set of (5) WWII Medals court mounted re C.J. JOHNSON. 1. 1939 - 1945 Star 2. Pacific Star 3. Defence Medal 4. War Medal1939 - 1945 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945Engraved “VX36298 . C .J. JOHNSON”medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumUniform - SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM, C.1950’s
... Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence medal, British war medal, Australian Service medal, Efficiency decoration. uniforms-army military equipment Inside coat and pants sewn in. “M TX”. Inside hat, “Commonwealth Clothing Factories Melbourne” “S56 71/8 Service dress, post WWII. .1) Trousers, khaki, waist buckles and buttons intact. .2) Shirt, light khaki, long sleeved, cotton, buttons intact, made by “Rexbilt” .3) Tie, light khaki colour .4) Jacket, Dress, Service, khaki, gold coloured metal buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 2 x sets of “Captains rank badges, 3 to each shoulder, 2 x collar epaulette badges, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and Efficiency ribbon, 2 x “R” badges (Retired Officer) .5) Cap, peak, leather strap, RAA hat badge, khaki. .6) & .7) Socks, pair, khaki. .8) & .9) Shoes, pair black .10) Belt, khaki with brass buckle. ...Items issued to Capt T McCAW VX93 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 27.10.1939, he was discharged on 19.2.1947 with the rank of Capt in 2/2nd Field Regt. He is also listed with a Regt No 350309 so assumably he enlisted again going by the uniform on Cat No 1488.2. Service ribbons are, 39 - 45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence medal, British war medal, Australian Service medal, Efficiency decoration.Service dress, post WWII. .1) Trousers, khaki, waist buckles and buttons intact. .2) Shirt, light khaki, long sleeved, cotton, buttons intact, made by “Rexbilt” .3) Tie, light khaki colour .4) Jacket, Dress, Service, khaki, gold coloured metal buttons, 2 x shoulder patches “Royal Australian Artillery”, 2 x sets of “Captains rank badges, 3 to each shoulder, 2 x collar epaulette badges, 6 x service ribbons WW2 and Efficiency ribbon, 2 x “R” badges (Retired Officer) .5) Cap, peak, leather strap, RAA hat badge, khaki. .6) & .7) Socks, pair, khaki. .8) & .9) Shoes, pair black .10) Belt, khaki with brass buckle.Inside coat and pants sewn in. “M TX”. Inside hat, “Commonwealth Clothing Factories Melbourne” “S56 71/8uniforms-army, military equipment -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchMedal set Framed
... He saw service in Africa and the Pacific 16 RWAR Campaign WWII North Africa 1941, Syria, Syrian Frontier, The Litani, Sidon, Wadi Zeini, Damour, South West Pacific 1942 - 1945, Kokoda Trail, Isurava, Eora Creek, Templetons Crossing, Efogi-Menari, Ioribaiwa, Buna-Gona, Gona, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, Waitavolo 16 RAWR Wild Eric Vincent Medal set 1939-45 star, Africa star,Pacific Star,Defence Medal,War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45.Also patches for 16 RWAR Awarded to Wild, Eric Vincent VX 17865 2/2 Field Workshop Medal set Framed ...During WWII the Batallion fought in Syria, New Guinea,Borneo and Darwin. Pte. Eric Wild D.O.B. 30/09/1909 enlisted in Windosr Vic. 27/05 1940. and served with the 16RWAR. until his discharge 27/10/1944, at which time he had been assigned to 2/2 Army Fld. Wshops. He saw service in Africa and the Pacific 16 RWAR Campaign WWII North Africa 1941, Syria, Syrian Frontier, The Litani, Sidon, Wadi Zeini, Damour, South West Pacific 1942 - 1945, Kokoda Trail, Isurava, Eora Creek, Templetons Crossing, Efogi-Menari, Ioribaiwa, Buna-Gona, Gona, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo, Balikpapan, WaitavoloMedal set 1939-45 star, Africa star,Pacific Star,Defence Medal,War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45.Also patches for 16 RWAR Awarded to Wild, Eric Vincent VX 17865 2/2 Field Workshop16 rawr, wild eric vincent -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchIdentification Tags (Dog Tags)
... All soldiers were issued two tags: one to stay with the body and the other to go to the person in charge of the burial for record-keeping purposes Rossac Henry Claude 1737 25 Btn....Left Aus 20 08 15 Born India Patna 14 7 1892 Enlisted Queensland Sent to Alexandria Landed Gallipoli 12 10 1915 France Marseille 19 3 16 wia 9 10 17 (France) returned to Aus for discharge (medical) 21 04 18 Awards1914-15 star British War MedalVictory Medal WWII V18817 Enlisted Royal Park served 1939-45 His daughter Mena Roussac also enlisted roussac henry id tags dog tags wwi gallipoli 25 bn. 1st a i f Fibre tag Roussac H C 1737 25 BN AI Bapt The other aluminium Sig. ...Tags were used to identify wounded or deceased soldiers. All soldiers were issued two tags: one to stay with the body and the other to go to the person in charge of the burial for record-keeping purposesRossac Henry Claude 1737 25 Btn....Left Aus 20 08 15 Born India Patna 14 7 1892 Enlisted Queensland Sent to Alexandria Landed Gallipoli 12 10 1915 France Marseille 19 3 16 wia 9 10 17 (France) returned to Aus for discharge (medical) 21 04 18 Awards1914-15 star British War MedalVictory Medal WWII V18817 Enlisted Royal Park served 1939-45 His daughter Mena Roussac also enlisted 2 tID tags for Henry Claude Roussac 1737 Signaller 25 Bn Ist AIF one is round made of brownish fibre board and the other is oval made of aluminiumFibre tag Roussac H C 1737 25 BN AI Bapt The other aluminium Sig. Roussac1737 25 Batt A.I.F.roussac henry, id tags, dog tags wwi, gallipoli, 25 bn. 1st a i f -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchMedallion on Stand
... medal badge medallion Obverse For God King and Country Reverse Shire of Rippon to I Lowe in apprecation of war service 1939 1945 Silver Medallion on stand presented to Vterans from the Shire of Rippon WWII Medallion on Stand ...Silver Medallion on stand presented to Vterans from the Shire of Rippon WWIIObverse For God King and Country Reverse Shire of Rippon to I Lowe in apprecation of war service 1939 1945medal, badge, medallion -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchService Medals and War Photographers Shoulder Badges
... WWII Defense Medal, 39-45 War Medal and 2 bronze Official War Photographers Shoulder Badges...Worn during WWII by John Bagnall War Photographers were classed as "Non-combatants " and were thus no entitled to campaign medals despite their often being embedded in front line forces. ...Worn during WWII by John BagnallWar Photographers were classed as "Non-combatants " and were thus no entitled to campaign medals despite their often being embedded in front line forces. Shoulder badges were issued to them to distinguish them from operational troops. WWII Defense Medal, 39-45 War Medal and 2 bronze Official War Photographers Shoulder Badgeswar photographer, john bagnall, -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SETS, WW1, WW2, Post 1919, Post 1945
... WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War...War Medal 1914 - 1918 4. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII ...HERBERT TRANGMAR ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. (Born Sydney, enlisted Paddington NSW) Herbert Allan served pre WW1 with Sydney University Scouts with the rank of 2nd Lieut. Joined the AIF 6.9.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 17th Batt aged 21 years 6 months, embarked for England 22.8.1916, promoted to Lieut, embarked for France 22.1.1917, awarded the Military Cross 9.10.1917 at Passchendaele Ridge, WIA slight 3.11.1917. Awarded a Mention in Despatches, promoted to Captain 24.11.1917, WIA 3.10.1918, Gassed, appointment terminated in the AIF 26.5.1919. He remains active in several postings in the CMF as a Captain. He goes on full time duty 9.10.1939 with 2nd Garrison Batt No N60005, transfers to the 2nd AIF No NX12229 1.5.1940, posted Captain in 2nd 17th Batt. Embarks for the Middle East 10.10.1940, serves in Tobruk, promoted to Major 7.1.1941, promoted to Brigade Major 20th Inf Brigade 12.6.1941, appointed Claims Officer 9th Division 13.2 1942, awarded the “OBE” 14.4.1942, embark for Australia 27.1.1943, promoted Lt Col 8.6.1943, emplaned for New Guinea 16.6.1943, one of 5 to New Guinea and New Britain, promoted T/Colonel 1.4.1945, final disembark in Australia 28.8.1945, appointed to Command the Pacific Islands Regt 10.10.1945, appointed Hon Colonel in the Reserve of Officers 1.5.1946. During WW11 he was awarded a Mention in Despatches 4 times, once in the Middle East and 3 in the Pacific. He spent 1773 days outside Australia and 253 in Australia during WW11. Awarded Efficiency Decoration (ED) in 1946. Refer 2756.The group of medals were awarded to Herbert Trangmar Allan OBE, MC, ED plus mentioned in Dispatches 5 times. With the medals to add to their significance is a large collection of documentation covering his career with some 136 items plus photographs. As Commander of the Pacific Islands Regiment after WW2 he was presented with a pair of Japanese Artillery Binoculars to bring home as a War Trophy. This is in the collection also. This group of eleven (11) Decoration, Campaign and Service Medals has a very high significance as they relate to both World Wars and service recognition from 1915 through to 1946, 31 years. There is also a full set of miniatures to compliment the main medal set. The “Order of the British Empire”, “Military Cross”, Efficiency Decoration” gained over both Wars and Service are among the highest in the British Empire Awards system and therefore quite rare. The addition of 5 Mention in Dispatches adds to that rarity. The medals are in very good condition with only a small amount of tarnishing. The ribbons are new and Court mounting for display purposes, the originals have been kept for historical purposes.WWI & WWII Medals: .1) Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. 1. Order of the British Empire - OBE. 2. Military Cross - MC. 3. War Medal 1914 - 1918 4. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 5. 1939 - 45 Star. 6. African Star with clasp - 8th Army. 7. Pacific Star. 8. Defence Medal. 9. War Medal 1939 - 45 with clasp - Mention in Despatches. 10. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 11. Efficiency Decoration - ED. WWI & WWII Medals: .2) Medal set, minatures, brass plate mounted, set of 11 re H T ALLAN OBE, MC, ED. Same as in .1) .3) Original ribbons as per .1). .4) Original ribbons as per .2)..1) “CAPTAIN H T ALLAN AIF” “NX12229 H J ALLEN” “NX12229 COL ALLEN H T” Note: Correct spelling is H T ALLANmedals, military, bravery -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - SERVICE RIBBON SETS WW1, WW2, Post 1919, post 1945
... Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-18. 2. ...Refer 2034P. manchester-trimmings military history Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-18. 2. ...The Service Ribbons relate to Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd 1st and 2nd AIF. (Born Richmond, enlisted South Melbourne) on 27.1.1916 No 10594 in Div Signal Company 3 age 20 years. Embarked for overseas 27.5.1916. As a driver in Signals he was WIA on 4.6.1918 GSW to right thigh. Discharged from the AIF on 14.6.1919. At some point he enlisted in the Peace time Army and was promoted to Lieut 3rd Div Signals on 1.7.1921, promoted Major 19.2.1929, to Command 2nd Div Sigs 9.9.1936, 3rd Div Sigs 5.5.1939 then to 7th Div Sigs as Lt Col and transfers to the AIF as VX20311, serves in the Middle East, Syria and Pacific. Discharged from the Army on 9.1.1946 with the rank of Colonel. Refer 2034P.Service Ribbons set WWI & WWII mounted on green cardboard backing re BTR CHADD Top row: 1. War Medal 1914-18. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 3. 1939-45 Star 4. Africa Star Bottom Row: 1. Pacific Star 2. War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf clasp 'MID' 3. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45 4. Efficiency Decorationmanchester-trimmings, military history -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncA4 Document - Distinguished Flying Medal Register WWII, The Distinguished Flying Medal Register WWII, 1940s
... Medal Register WWII. Flight Lt Frecker, Mason Day. Campaign Stars 1939-45 Star. Aircrew Europe Star. Pacific Star. War...Medal Register WWII. Flight Lt Frecker, Mason Day. Campaign Stars 1939-45 Star. Aircrew Europe Star. Pacific Star. War ...Frecker carried out 7 sorties before joining the unit and 21 successful sorties with his squadron making a total of 179.4 hours operational flying. He was attacked and badly damaged by a night fighter on 12 April 1942, after attacking Essen. He brought his aircraft home and successfully crash-landed away from base without causing injury to his crew. Throughout his tour of operations he maintained a high degree of courage and skill.The Distinguished Flying Medal Register WWII. Flight Lt Frecker, Mason Day. Campaign Stars 1939-45 Star. Aircrew Europe Star. Pacific Star. War Medals - Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45.a22.02 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMedal - SERVICE to AUSTRALIA & BOX, Department of Veteran's Affairs, 2005
... War II. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10992 for details of service for Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349. O'Donahoo Collection Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo Medal WWII Commemoration. 1. ...Issued to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10992 for details of service for Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349.1. Gold coloured medallion produced by Royal Mint. On the obverse side is the Australian Coat of Arms. The reverse symbolises the Navy, Army and Air FRorce over a stylized map of Australia. 2. Black hard cardboard box with the Australian Coat of Arms and lettering in gold on top. Gold coloured lettering inside. Medallion sits in a felt covered recess in box. 3. Four page souvenir pamphlet with colour illustration on front. Text in black type.1. Inscribed around the edge of obverse: “WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA”. 2. Embossed in Gold on top of box: Australian Coat of Arms above “AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT, Department of Veterans Affairs”. Printed in gold lettering inside: “60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Service to Australia”. o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, medal, wwii, commemoration. -
Robin Boyd FoundationMedal - WWII medals
... War II medals. Robin Boyd commenced full-time war service on 19 November 1941 and was discharged in September 1945. He spent much of his war service preparing maps in the 3rd Field Survey Company in New Guinea and late in the war near Mareeba, Queensland. The Walsh Street Archive also holds the Demobilization Procedure Book (item D457). awards honours robin boyd walsh st Medal WWII ...These are Robin Boyd's World War II medals. Robin Boyd commenced full-time war service on 19 November 1941 and was discharged in September 1945. He spent much of his war service preparing maps in the 3rd Field Survey Company in New Guinea and late in the war near Mareeba, Queensland. The Walsh Street Archive also holds the Demobilization Procedure Book (item D457).awards, honours, robin boyd, walsh st -
Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumMedals, Set of Service Medals, Mid 20th Century
... medal...wwi...wwii...geelong naval and maritime museum...british war...Set of 7 service medals attached to a brass plate including a WWI Brisitsh War medal, a WWI Victory medal and an Atlantic Star medal from WWII....Object is significant as a tangible link to Commonwealth war time service during WWI and WWI. atlantic star medal wwi wwii geelong naval and maritime museum british war medal wwii victory medal "Fraule & Germany" on one of the medals. ...Unknown.Object is significant as a tangible link to Commonwealth war time service during WWI and WWI.Set of 7 service medals attached to a brass plate including a WWI Brisitsh War medal, a WWI Victory medal and an Atlantic Star medal from WWII."Fraule & Germany" on one of the medals. "Collectors Corner P/L 93 Little Malop Street Geelong" on the back of the ribbon.atlantic star medal, wwi, wwii, geelong naval and maritime museum, british war medal, wwii victory medal -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumMemorabilia - Framed medals and Photo, Major Andrew William Smith MC
... He was award the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal in WWI. WWII medals were awarded for his service at Murchison, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45...He was award the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal in WWI. WWII medals were awarded for his service at Murchison, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45 pow camp 13 murchison military cross kormoran Wooden frame with glass. ...Major Smith was the Commandant in charge of 'Kormoran' Seamen Camp 13 Prisoner of War Camp Murchison. He was award the Military Cross, British War Medal and Victory Medal in WWI. WWII medals were awarded for his service at Murchison, War Medal 1939-45 and Australia Service Medal 1939-45Wooden frame with glass. Black and white photographic portrait of Major Andrew William Smith in military uniform. Beneath the photo are five miniature medals: MC, BWM, Vic, ASM and WM. To the right of the photo and medals is a description of Major Smith's military accomplishments. Background is buff coloured.pow, camp 13, murchison, military cross, kormoran
