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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.
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 Badges
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Post Card of Staff and Patients at Reading War Hospital No.3 1918. Identified are Sister Clarke (Sister in Charge) centre, on her left is Sister Leadbetter and Right Sister Cobb. Second from right in second row is Staff Sergeant A. S. Woods. Henri Claude Roussac is seated in the front row but which is not known
sister leadbetter, sister cobb, sister clarke, staff sergeant a. s. woods., henri claude roussac, wwi, a.i.f., british war hospitale, reading war hospital no. 3
“Pennies” were awarded to the Next of Kin of soldiers who died in or as a result of the “Great War” and approximately 1.5million were issued up until the 1930’s they were accompanied by a scroll (letter) from King George with the message “‘I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War”. The Name of the serviceman, which appears on the medallion' is always shown without rank. This is to show that the sacrifice of all men is of equal value.
Stanley Alan Morey was born in Dulwich, London, England from whence he came to Austalia and lived with his parents and elder sister in Brighton Victoria He became a fitter and turner. He enlisted in the A.I.F on the 21th April 1917 Service number 3444 and was assigned to the 59th Battalion and embarked from Sydney on the HMAT “Port Melbourne” on the 16th July 1917 He went to France from England on the 9th January 1918 and joined his unit 18th January 1918 at Le Havre Less than 3 months later he was Killed in Action. He has no known grave but is remembered by a Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France
Round Bronze Medallion/Plaque
Depicts British rule of the sea (Britannia with two Dolphins), and a lion representing the British Empire. The lion stands on an eagle which represents the defeated Germany. A small insert has the Soldiers name embossed within a rectangular border. Around the rim of the plaque appear the words "He died for freedom and honour"
dead man's penny, stanley alan morey, 59th battalion, villers-bretonneux, next of kin memorial plaque
Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.
During World War II the Japanese attacked New Britain soon after the outbreak of hostilities in the Pacific Ocean. During January 1942, Japanese heavily bombed Rabaul. On 23 January, Japanese marines landed by the thousands, starting the Battle of Rabaul. The Japanese used Rabaul as a heavy base until 1944; it served as the key point for the failed invasion of Port Moresby (May to November, 1942) Note: these photos are incorrectly labelled as Nth. Britain Photograph of "OIRE LUNG " airfield is in fact "WUNUNG, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-28. A FULL PARADE OF 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION AND 29/46 INFANTRY BATTALION, BOTH OF 4 BRIGADE, WAS HELD ON WUNUNG AIRSTRIP. THIS PARADE WAS TO PREPARE TROOPS FOR A PARADE TO BE HELD ON 1945-09-03. SHOWN, 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION PRESENTING ARMS." Airstrip was maintained by 1 ACS
Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.
new britain, wwii, japanese surrender, pow, rms aquitania, ss nieuw amsterdam, rms mauritania, rabaul, wunung airfield, jaquinot bay, 1 acs
Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.
Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.
Showing Roy Longmore's 104th Birthday
photo, roy longmore, 104th birthday, pukapunyal
Photos taken by Charles Dix 119700 RAAF 2 SQN. at Darwin Adelaide River Morotai and Balikpapan during WWII and 2 photos of later date
Charles Dix 119700 RAAF 2 Sqn. was a member of RSL Waverley Sub Branch for many years. He Joined the RAAF on 8th October 1942 and was discharged from the 83rd. Operational base unit on 30th. January 1946. During WWII and served at Darwin, Adelaide River Morotai Island and made a "beach Landing" under fire at Balikpapan to set up RAAF signals station at the newly captured airstrip Vic Morgan is thought to be MORGAN, Victor Allen - (Leading Aircraftman); Service Number - 88726; File type - Casualty - Repatriation; Aircraft - Mitchell A47-37; Place - Arafura Sea; Date - 14 August 1945
Photo Album of mainly black and white photos from WWII Darwin Morotai Island and Balikpapan
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This Edition, Published by AIF News, was printed to celebrate the end of WWII in the Pacific Region. It was kept by L.A.C. Charles Harold Dix 119700 R.A.A.F. No. 2 Squadron Stationed at Balikpapan at the time. (past member of RSL Waverley sub branch)
Records the end of hostilities in the Pacific Region WWII and give an insight into how the news was communicated, as well as into other issues important at the time.
4 page A4 Newspaper, pages brownish due to deterioration and fragile due to folds and rips.Print is still clear and readable
Table Tops
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World War II Naval photos
A4 sized red imitation leather covered album spiral bound containing photographs of unknown Naval ships and Japanese surrender (Probably in the Pacific) c1945
naval ships, japanese surrender, cpl. w. v. furlong, vx79866, photos
Leonard John Hudson was born in Prahran and moved to Castlemaine in his early years At the beginning of the war was refused entry to the services due to his "reserved occupation" as a motor mechanic working on farm machinery At night he worked as a machinist for Thompson's Foundry machining breech blocks for 25 pound field guns. (image) Eventually he was granted enlistment into the R.A.A.F. into 7 Airfield Construction Squadron as a Leading Aircraftsman 156990 and was sent to Milne Bay with the unit to build the air strip.As one of few diesel mechanics he was often required to assist the US troops with their maintenance problems at various sites in or near New Guinea.
Rare surviving images of 7 ACS newsletter
Hand coloured photograph of L. J. Hudson in RAAF tropical uniform 1944 Copies of the "Spruiker" Magazine illustrations from August 1945 published at Milne Bay by 7ACS (7th Airfield Construction Squadron) Photograph of 25lb. Field Gun at Thompsons Foundry Pages from Photo Album showing L. J. Hudson in uniform at Castlemaine (one with his wife R. J. Hudson ) and at Milne Bay
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Fredrick Charles Dix enlisted 8th July 1915 at Castlemaine (at the time he was living with his Mother and stepfather in Fryers Town) after serving in the Senior Cadets. He was taken on by the 9th Light horse and sent to Egypt for further training. Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 11 January 1916.He served in France and was wounded by shrapnel in the eye socket but eventually returned to active duty on the front.He returned to Australia 6 September 1919
Sgt. F. C. Dix 1790 9th light horse 13th reinforcement 13 Field Artillery Brigade where he (several times) attained the rank of Sergeant. He also served during WWII at Nowra as a driver. Photos of Fred. were taken after enlistment, and the photo of ? 13 F.A.B. is thought to have been taken in Egypt 1916
3 Black and white photographs from WWI
Written on reverse of the image of the soldiers in front of tent "Fred's Mates"
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This album was prepared from photos take and collected by R Crockford of Benalla Victoria. Spr.R. Crockford VX48349 Joined the 2/8 Fld. Co. Engineers 19 Brigade 6 Div. later transfering to 17 Brigade after leaving Syria in August 1940 and served until November 1945. He trained at Hamilton and Puckapunyal before leaving for the Middle East.
Brown Cardboard Photo Album
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William (Bill) Houghton 929 enlisted 24 August 1914 and was taken on strength in the 57th Battalion Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914 and was sent to the Gallipoli Peninsular He later fought in France with the 5th Battalion H company. Was promoted to Lance Corporal and returned to Australia 12 March 1918
Black and white print
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Printed for the Victorian Branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League of Victoria for ANZAC Memorial Day 1919 G. R. Palmer, President. Aquired by Henry Claude Roussac (Gallipoli Veteran) and kept as a souvenir
Rare survivor
Colour booklet (Souvenir) published by Victorian Branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League of Victoria for ANZAC Memorial Day 1919 G. R. Palmer, President. Printed by Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd. Designed by Goldsworthy and Davey. Blocks by The Master Process Engravers Association.
ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1919 Peace
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Captain Frank Herbert King was born in the Parish of St. Saviors in the borough of Brougham London March 5th 1875. He was educated in theology at St. Augustine's College Durban University. He went on to serve for 2 1/2 years in South Africa during the Boer Wars and then re-enlisted in the A.I.F.16th November 1916 when he listed his address as "The Vicarage Sunshine Victoria" and listed his wife as "Kathleen King" “Revd McCoy announced his intention of moving to the parish of Deniliquin in October 1915. He was replaced by F.H. King. Though the parish could not house him, he came in November. King was a typical “new broom”. In January 1916, at his instigation, the parish agreed to change its hymn book to Ancient and Modern. This decision could be viewed as a “churchmanship” matter, one of many that happened in these years. He pushed through the building of the vicarage, from tender in January to blessed and occupied by June. At the Annual General Meeting, King described 1915 as a trying time in the church and looked forward to a happier and more prosperous time during 1916. At a special vestry meeting, 3 November 1916, King announced that he had accepted an appointment by the Archbishop for service at the front, and that he had been instructed to prepare to go abroad. It was decided in his absence the parish use lay-readers, with periodic visits by clergy for Holy Communion. On 12 November, King thanked the parish for their loyalty and their devotion to him and the church. In return the parish presented him with a wrist watch. The parish was not formally vacant; just without a vicar. In September 1917, the Archbishop wrote advising that King had resigned. He appointed the Rev. W. Green to the parish, but Green declined.”(1) He was sent to Egypt where he administered to the Australian Stationary Hospital Australian 3rd and 5th light horse brigades. His Army record states he was Invalided and Completion of Duty 12 July 1918. He was later awarded th Order of the British Empire (OBE) 1 “The Junction” a history of St Mark’s Sunshine
The picture of Chaplain-Captain F.H. King was carried in the Bible of Sig. H. C. Roussac ( a Gallipoli veteran) during his service with the A.I.F. in France. It can only be assumed that F.H.King had a profound effect on Sig. Roussac.
Cutting of a lithographic picture showing Chaplain-Captain F. H. King giving away "The Age" (News paper) to Australian troops in Egypt 1917
Chaplain-Captain F. H. King giving away "The Age" to Australian troops in Egypt
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This book was carried in France and possibly Gallipoli by Sig. H. C. Roussac and the insert "d/0291" was of a Chaplain who obviously had a profound affect on the owner
Demonstrates the religious convictions of some soldiers in WWI
Black leather bound bible with the first page removed by a clean cut. The bible the name of Signaller H. C. Roussac. 25th Battalion A.I.F. and the date Sept 11th 1917. There is a further inscription "Carried through Action "Battle of Ypres" Sept 20th 26th Oct 4th, 9th and 12th consecutively- Wounded Oct. 12th 17- signed H. C. Roussac. There is also what may be an autograph Pt. ? Frogg Masfr??? The bible also contained a lithograph, probably cut from a paper of Chaplain-Captain F. H. King in Egypt The book is contained in a hand stitched khaki webbing case secured by a metal ?uniform button
Signaller H. C. Roussac. 25th Battalion A.I.F. and the date Sept 11th 1917. There is a further inscription "Carried through Action "Battle of Ypres" Sept 20th 26th Oct 4th, 9th and 12th consecutively- Wounded Oct. 12th 17- signed H. C. Roussac. There is also what may be an autograph Pt. ? Frogg Masfr???
new testament, bible, rev. f. h. king, roussac, ypres, the age, egypt
Bought by Sig. Henry Roussac in France during WWI
Silver plated brass cigarette case with a hinged lid and a hinged clasp. Inside are two cotton strings to hold cigarettes in place. On the obverse is a brass crest of ARMENTIERES Reverse has a scratched inscription reading H Roussac 25th A.I.F.
On the obverse is a brass crest of ARMENTIERES Reverse has a scratched inscription reading H Roussac 25th A.I.F.
cigatette case, armentieres, roussac, france, 25bn., a.i.f.
Picked up as a souvenir in France WWI
Souvenir by Sig. Henry Claude Roussac 25Bn AIF WWI
Part of a damaged aluminium adjustment scale
+ numbers 20 - 58
souvenir, roussac, france, wwi
The Karabiner 98 Kurz (often abbreviated Kar98k, K98, or K98k) is a bolt action rifle used extensively during both WWI and WWII Cover was used to prevent the entry of dirt MUD and water into barrel
Collected as a souvenir in France during WWI by Sig Henry Roussac 25Bn AIF
Steel cover with a hinged cap
mauser, k98k, muzzle cap, barrel cap, roussac, 25 bn, aif, wwi
Presented to the members of 25Bn. AIF who served at Gallipoli
Presented to Sig. Henry Claude Roussac 1737
Enamel on brass badge top half of diamond is dark blue and the lower half light blue with a yellow enamel "A" superimposed. Rear has a stamped makers mark
A
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Made by Commonwealth of Australia (Commonwealth Acoustic laboratories) to address the problem of providing hearing aids to ex-service men with impaired hearing due to war related events. They were issued by the then Repatriation Department a cheaper alternative to imported more expensive but lower quality units. The were also used for the large number of children who had impaired hearing due to the Rubella epidemic in Australia during WWII. http://www.acoustics.asn.au/journal/2000/2000_28_3_Upfold_Piesse.pdf
Issued to Henry Claude Roussac a veteran of both WWI and WWII
Steel square case with a white plastic thumb wheel with volume marks on the side and two holes for the insertion of the earpiece plug, front contains a small (10mm x 5mm) microphone covered by a wire grill.There is a small retaining clip on each side to clip the unit into a shirt pocket
C of A CALAID D11849
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This badge was issued to Pt. Roussac M L who served as a nurse in ,A.A.W.M.S. WWII
Silver Rising Sun badge with pin clasp for use on Woman's uniform lapel
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun
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Female Relatives Badges were issued to the wife and/or mother (or nearest female relative) of those on active service overseas during the First World War
Probably issued to the Mother of Henry Claude Roussac
Sterling Silver (marked) oval badge with blue enameled oval surrounding stylized letters AIF sumounted by a crown
AIF ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA FOR DUTY DONE 28735 STG SIL Nm McLEAN
roussac henry claude, female relatives badge, for duty done
Brass badge thought to have been given to Gallipoli Veterans at a date unknown Given to Sig. Henry Claude Roussac 1737 25Bn.
Brass badge combining the WWI rising sun badge with the addition of the letters ANZAC in large letters below
Australian Commonwealth Military Forces ANZAC
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These badges were issued to members of the Gallipoli Legion Badge 802 was issued to Sig. Henry Claude Roussac V23533 a veteran of Gallipoli 25Bn.
. G.L. over ANZACS means it is a "Gallipoli Legion"badge. Any person who> served there, not just at the landing, was eligible to join the legion and receive the badge.
Brass badge with enamel face Recto vertical stripes red white and blue with crown over Verso brass with tab for pin
Obverse 68 within crown G.L/ ANZACS Reverse 802
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Issued to all service men who saw active service WWI issued to o Henry Claude Roussac 1737 a Gallipoli Veteran 25 Bn
Bronze circular badge with crown on apex and Rising Sun emblem in centre
(Top) Crown (Outer ring) Issued by Department of Defence Returned From Active Service (centre) Rising Sun emblem and A.I.F. Reverse 60161
Awarded to o Henry Claude Roussac 1737 a Gallipoli Veteran 25 Bn after WWI
Circular Bronze Badge crown GRI intertwined For services rendered Pin clasp
Crown over GRI For King and Empire For Services Rendered
issued to Henry Claude Roussac 1737 a Gallipoli Veteran 25 Bn
Enameled Brass badge
(Obverse) Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial league (Reverse) COPYRIGHT 22124 STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE
returned soldiers and sailors imperial league, rsl badge, roussac, badge
This was collected by Henry Claude Roussac 1737 a Gallipoli Veteran 25 Bn
Cast brass rectangle with the insignia of the Royal Flying Corps. cast in raised releif
RCF
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 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
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 aluminium
Fibre 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
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