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        From the collection of Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
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        Document (Item) - Certificate of Discharge

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        Width: 23 centimetres, Height: 29 centimetres

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        Accessed 1 October 2023

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        • Currency - Iraqi Currency
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Currency - Iraqi Currency

        • Souvenir - 3 x Cigarette Lighters
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Souvenir - 3 x Cigarette Lighters

          Metal flip top lighter

          Dates and etchings

        • Badge - Commemorative Badges
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Badge - Commemorative Badges

          2 small Commemorative badges.

          1 circular badge depicting Two Servicemen under Australian Flag. 1 badge Laurel leaves surrounding Two Servicemen under Australian Flag and inscribed 1919.

        • Artwork, other - CERAMIC POPPY
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Artwork, other - CERAMIC POPPY

          Red Ceramic Poppy

        • Weapon - WW1 German Hebel Flare Pistol
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Weapon - WW1 German Hebel Flare Pistol

          WW1 & 2 German Hebel flare pistol. The term Hebel (German "lever") referred to the pistol's lever-action, not the manufacturer. The lever in front of the trigger guard was flipped up and forward to open the breech.

          BP 3926 on left and unreadable markings on the right.

          ww1, ww2, german, first world war, second world war, world war one, world war 2, flare pistol

        • Photograph - Photographs by VX57558SGT M H Murphy
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Photograph - Photographs by VX57558SGT M H Murphy

          WW2 Photographs

          Plastic bag containing photos, letters and souvenirs.

          ww2 photographs, photographs, world war 2 photos, sgt maxwell murphy, world war 2 photographs

        • Uniform - Vietnamese figurine
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Uniform - Vietnamese figurine

          Vietnamese figurine wearing national dress

        • Plaque - HMAS WATSON, HMAS Watson - We Find We Fix
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Plaque - HMAS WATSON, HMAS Watson - We Find We Fix

        • Plaque - RAN Plaque (Plaster), Royal Australian Navy
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Plaque - RAN Plaque (Plaster), Royal Australian Navy

        • Plaque - Presentation Crest, HMAS SUPPLY
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Plaque - Presentation Crest, HMAS SUPPLY

        • Weapon - Owen Gun (replica)
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Weapon - Owen Gun (replica)

          The first prototype of the Owen Gun was first developed by Evelyn Owen in 1931 and finalised the design in 1938. The Owen was the only entirely Australian - designed and constructed service sub-machine gun of World War11 and was used by Australian Army from 1942 until 1971. It was manufactured at Lysaght's works who built 45,000 units. The cartridge was the 9x19 Parabellum - fired 700 rounds per minute and had an effective range of 125 yards.

          The Owen was of significant advantage to the Australian Army in the jungles of Vietnam.

          Owen Gun - sub-machine gun also known as the (Owen machine carbine). Steel body and timber grip and butt.

          WFM 0067 on top of barrel.

        • Document - Army Driving Licence
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Document - Army Driving Licence

          Small tri-fold heavy card licence.

          Australian Military Forces. Army Driving Licence. No: 267320. #VX 88067 Rank Driver Mulcahy. Gordon William. Authorised to drive or operate many various vehicles. Dated 19/4/1942.

        • Memorabilia - Military Booklet, Small Arms Training, 31st July 1943'
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Memorabilia - Military Booklet, Small Arms Training, 31st July 1943'

          Small brown booklet with three holes punched in side used for Military Training.

          non-fiction

        • Memorabilia - Booklet, Dismounted Drill
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Memorabilia - Booklet, Dismounted Drill

          Small 1944 booklet describing dismounted drill

          Small Brown booklet with 3 holes punched in left hand side

          Sgt J Martin Brighton Tech Cadet Corp

          dismounted drill, drill, marching, rifle drill

        • Book, Seamanship School HMAS Cerberus, Seamanship Journal
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Book, Seamanship School HMAS Cerberus, Seamanship Journal

          This journal required to be kept by Seaman Ratings as a ready reckoner.

          Brown binder with picture of a patrol boat on the cover. Bound with brass screws.

          non-fiction

          This journal required to be kept by Seaman Ratings as a ready reckoner.

          seamanship, navy, ran, royal australian navy

        • Book, British Admiralty, Naval Ratings Handbook
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Book, British Admiralty, Naval Ratings Handbook

          Issued to Naval Ratings on entry to the RAN

          Small blue hardcover book 205 pages

          non-fiction

          Issued to Naval Ratings on entry to the RAN

          ran, royal australian navy, naval ratings

        • Medal - Group of six WW2 medals and Infantry Front Line Service Medal
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Medal - Group of six WW2 medals and Infantry Front Line Service Medal

          Medals awarded for service during WW2

          1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.

          VX37033 A Bishop

          world war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif

        • Medal - Military Medal, 1914 Star with clasp, Defence Medal, Victory Medal
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Medal - Military Medal, 1914 Star with clasp, Defence Medal, Victory Medal

          Group of four medals .

          Pte J Bishop 50/MGC on Military Medal, Not readable on 14 Star, 10983 Pte J Bishop R.W. FUS on Defence and Victory medals.

          world war 1, world war one, ww1, 1st aif, aif, first aif, first world war

        • Memorabilia, Aircraft propeller
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Memorabilia, Aircraft propeller

          The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. It was produced by the Stinson Division of the Vultee Aircraft Company (Consolidated - Vultee from mid- 1943). Capable of operating from short unimproved airstrips the L - 5 Sentinel delivered personnel, intelligence, and supplies to the front line. On return flights it carried wounded soldiers who were evacuated to rear area field hospitals for treatment. The L - 5 carried a pilot and observer. It had a length of 24.1 feet, wingspan of 34 feet, It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a cruise speed of 100 mph with a range of 375 miles.

          The L - 5 was a significant asset to the allied war effort.

          Wooden propeller from Lycoming engine, with photograph of aircraft.

          Stinson L 5 Sentinal reconnaissance plane used in Korea and Vietnam. Propeller displayed from a similar plane.

        • Container - 3 x cigarette tins
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Container - 3 x cigarette tins

          Historical importance.

          3 x navy cigarette tins.

          1 x Churchmans No 1 cigarette tin. 1 x Capstan Navy Cut Cigarette tin. 1 x Players Navy Cut Cigarette tin. Inscription on each lid with opening instructions. " To open the tin remove lid and press vcut until point is directly downwards. Replace lid. Press slightly and turn.

        • Photograph - Framed photographs with shoulder patches and Service Medals
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Photograph - Framed photographs with shoulder patches and Service Medals

          Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group of 500 Servicemen captured as P.O.Ws.at Padang Sumatra. The POWs were accommodated in 6 long barracks buildings that ran side by side. They were behind an 8 foot high wall containing a parade ground, sports ground, Japanese Officers and guards quarters. The POWs were put to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway. Part of that group were: Richard Winston Annear WX13468. Alfred John Burgess WX15756. Clifford Dudley Squance WX16885. Arthur Melville Magill WX16886. Harold Mervyn Smith WX17448. Robin Roy Semple WX7532. Edward Mason Hopson WX9241. Cecil George Quinn WX9285.

          Large grey framed photographs with shoulder patches, service stripes and Service Medals. Photographs are of Robert Frederick Nelson VX8212 2/29th A.I.F and Betty Emily Louise Collins A.C.W 110082 W.A.A.F. Service Medals for Robert are The Pacific Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Service Medals for Betty are 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal.

          Engraved metal nameplates with names and Service numbers at top and bottom.

        • Uniform - Australian Iraq War Uniform
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Uniform - Australian Iraq War Uniform

          Full uniform in Desert camouflage. Has bandolier containing torch, spare ammunition magazines, water flask. Full backpack is included.

          Name Couch on right breast pocket. Small Australia insignia on right shoulder.

        • Uniform - Australian Light Horse Uniform
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Uniform - Australian Light Horse Uniform

          Significant Historical. The Australian Light Horse was a skilled formation of mounted infantry of the Australian Imperial Force. (A.I.F.) The men fought at Gallipoli (without their horse's) and mostly served in Egypt and the Middle East. The unit contributed to the Allied victory against the Ottoman Empire in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.

          This uniform belonged to Sergeant Victor Royston Smith #1004. 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1st A.I.F. Sailed from Sydney 21st January 1915. Landed Gallipoli 1st October 1915. Rode with his Regiment in the charge at Beersheba in Palestine on 31st October 1917. Returned to Australia on the 2nd August 1919.

          Full Khaki Light Horse Uniform.

        • Photograph, HMAS Sydney II
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Photograph, HMAS Sydney II

          In memory of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 who lost their lives in WW2

          Framed photograph of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 prior to her being sunk by the Kormoran in WW2

          HMAS Sydney II, Names of the crew members lost

          ww2, world war two, world war 2

        • Plaque - Australian Army Training Team Iraq Plaque
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Plaque - Australian Army Training Team Iraq Plaque

          Wooden base with circular plaque consisting of Australian and Iraqi flags, boomerang with AATTI inside and crossed swords.

          Australian Army Training Team Iraq, AATTI

          australian army, australian army traing team iraq, peacekeeping

        • Plaque - SASR Plaque
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Plaque - SASR Plaque

          Wooden plaque with SASR badge and scroll underneath

          Special Air Service Regiment Australia

          sasr, special air service australia, special air service regiment

        • Memorabilia - Model F35 Aircraft
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Memorabilia - Model F35 Aircraft

          Chrome model of a RAAF F35 Lightning II aircraft

          RAAF Roundels, Air Force 2012 Then. Now. Always

        • Memorabilia - Swagger Stick
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Memorabilia - Swagger Stick

          Swagger stick consisting of a wooden rod with a brass rifle round on one end and a brass bolt(?) with a Major's Crown applied on the opposite end.

          ww1, ww2, swagger stick

        • Uniform - RAN Kit Bag
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Uniform - RAN Kit Bag

          Brown canvas kit bag with drawstring

          W.J Curry

          ran, ran uniform, kit, kit bag

        • Uniform - Kit bag
          Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch

          Uniform - Kit bag

          Small blue kit bag

          uniform, kit

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