Historical information

For historical information refer to notes attached to Cat No 2755.4
See attached sheets for the remainder of pages.

Physical description

Black plastic folder, ring binding with 20 clear plastic sleeves.
.1) Photocopy of cover for personnel documents for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, MC, NX12229, N60005, Captain 2nd Garrison Battalion. A4 page size.
.2) Photocopy of WWII attestation form dated 2.5.1940 for NX12229, Herbert Trangmar ALLAN.
.3) Photocopy of Medical Exam Section.
.4) Photocopy of Medical Exam Section with black & white ID photo.
.5) Enlarged photocopy of ID photos of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN.
.6) Photocopy of Mobilization attestation form dated 6.10.39 for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN.
.7) Photocopy of Termination of Officer's Appointment dated 2.4.1946 for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN, OBE, NX12229.
.8) Photocopy of Officers Record of Service for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Address at time was Wali, New Guinea
.9) Photocopy of Officers Record of Suc for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC ED NX12229. Address at time was Wali, New Guinea.
First entry: 16.6.1914. Last entry: 1.11.1945.
.10) Photocopy of Officers Record of Service, dated 29.8.1950. For NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN MC OBE ED. Last address Watsons Bay NSW.
.11) Photocopy of Determination of Demobilization Priority for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN. Dated 5.10.1945.
.12) Photocopy of sheet showing service early WWII for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN.
.13) Photocopy of sheet showing early WWII service of N60005, Herbert Trangmar ALLAN.
.14) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service sheet for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC NX12229. First entry: 17/2/1943. Last entry: 24.8.1944.
.15) Photocopy of Record of Service sheet. First entry: 28.9.1944. Last entry: 25.5.1945.
.16) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service for Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC NX12229. First entry: 1.6.1945. Last entry: 14.3.1946.
.17) Photocopy of Record of Service sheet. Mentions MID in SWPA & rank changes. First entry: 21.3.1946. Last entry: 30.9.1950.
.18) Photocopy of Officer's Record of Service sheet for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN 2nd Garrison Battalion. First entry: 6.9.1944. Last entry: 7.5.1946
.19) Photocopy of Recommendation for an OBE for NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN MC Major. Tobruk period April / October 1941.
.20) Photocopy of a sheet showing medals & awards for N60005 NX12229 Herbert Trangmar ALLAN OBE MC ED MID.
.21) Photocopy of a letter to Deputy Commissioner - Repatriation on AIF letterhead. Re: Captain ALLAN H T 17 Battalion.
.22) Photocopy of an AIF letterhead Canberra dated 1.5.1950. To Secretary HQ Repat Commission. Re: Capt ALLAN H T 17 Battalion.
.23) Photocopy of a sheet showing telephone note re awards, dated 2.7.1955. Re: ALLAN H T. Address Mullaway, Woolgoolga, NSW.
.24) Photocopy of ranks & dates for ALLAN H T NX12229. DOB 5.1.1895. Served in 14-18 Yes. First entry: 16.6.1914. Last entry: 29.1.1944.
.25) Photocopy of ranks & dates for above. First entry: 13.2.1942. Last entry: 1.4.1945.
.26) Photocopy of ranks & dates for ALLAN H T NX12229. DOB 5.1.1895. OBE MC. First entry: 23.7.1945. Last entry: 15.8.1951.
.27) Photocopy of a note showing Colonel H T ALLAN, address Mullaway, Woolgoolga, NSW. Written on a note pad with British Aluminium stamped on it.
.28) Typed sheet showing a brief (biography) story of the life of Herbert Trangmar ALLAN (Blue).
.29) Colour top view photo on A4 paper showing a huge pair of Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod.
.30) Colour R side view photo on A4 paper of Japanese binoculars.
.31) Colour rear view photo of huge Japanese binoculars.
.32) Colour front view photo on A4 paper of huge Japanese binoculars mounted on a tripod.
.33) Colour L side view photo of huge Japanese binoculars.
.34) Colour photo of tripod with timber legs & brace to suit binoculars above.
.35) Black & white photo of a manufacturers plate featuring Japanese writing & numbers.
.36) Colour photo on A4 paper showing manufacturers plate on rear of support brace on the tripod head.
.37) Copy of WM Collection photo number 058101 showing an Australian soldier looking into the binoculars, Finschafen New Guinea
.38) Menu card. TobrukDay Dinner 2/17th Sgts Mess. Dated Wed 19.11.1941.
.39) Christmas card with red ribbon in its fold. Shows a signpost Syria - Australia - & a Rising Sun, a kangaroo with smoke & fire, a laughing kookaburra on a sign post. Stamp. HQ 20 Aust Inf Bde AIF.

Inscriptions & markings

.38) On rear: Two autographs.
.39)
Inside: “Best wishes for year 1942-1943 from Brig W (T) V Windeyer and staff”