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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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Admiralty House, Tobruk
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Originally the Headquarters of the Italian Regia Marina, now British Naval Headquarters. Building was damaged by bombing, causing the collapse of the western wing. The red flag is a warning to town an...ART21741
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Africa Star : Major General J J Murray
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued.REL42328.007
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Allison, William Milbourn (Staff Sergeant, MM, 115th Aust Brigade Workshop, AIF b.1906 - d.1958)
Private Record
Maker: Allison, William Milbourn
PERSONAL PAPERS RELATING TO THE WORLD WAR II SERVICE OF S/SGT ALLISON, INCLUDING COPIES OF THE CITATION FOR HIS MILITARY MEDALPR87/139
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Allsop, Lance Phillip (Private, b.1919 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Allsop, Lance Phillip
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Private Lance Allsop, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a notebook containing names and addresses, information on hosp...3DRL/7023
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Alto saxophone case: Private Pretoria Herbert Zanker, 2/43 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: C G Conn Ltd
Saxophone case bound in black leatherette and bearing a black enamelled nameplate ("CG CONN / BAND INSTRUMENTS / WORLD'S LARGEST MANUFACTURERS / ELKHART, IND., USA") rivetted to the outer lid. All cor...AWM2020.57.1.1
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Alto saxophone mouthpiece: Private Pretoria Herbert Zanker, 2/43 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard saxophone mouthpiece, consisting of a plastic fitting with a tapered wooden cane reed clamped to it by a double screwed nickel-plated brass clamp, accompanied by a brass cap. The reed has por...AWM2020.57.1.4
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Alto saxophone neck: Private Pretoria Herbert Zanker, 2/43 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard alto saxophone neck with a cork tipped end for the mounthpiece. Unfortunately the neck is too narrow to slot into the saxophone and must have belonged to another instrument.AWM2020.57.1.3
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Anderson, Cecil Stayte
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Cecil Stayte
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX2910 Signalman (Sig) Cecil Stayte Anderson, who served mainly with 'J' Section Signals, 20 Infantry Brigade. Comprises three hard cover diaries...PR04785
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Poem "Tobruk ?" discusses current views of the Tobruk campaign as opposed to the views of the men who served there.MSS1060
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Maker: Anonymous
Notebook of original poems mostly related to the campaigns in Greece, Crete, and Tobruk. Also includes general details about Syria, patrol operations plan and wireless station call signs.MSS1280
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'A Rat of Tobruk', written by SX467 Private Michael Sydney O'Brien.
Manuscript
Maker: O'Brien, Michael Sydney
Paper copy of booklet titled 'A Rat of Tobruk' written by SX467 Michael Sydney O'Brien, describing his experience of serving with 2/10 Battalion during the Tobruk campaign in Second World War. The ...MSS1685
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Armstrong, Arthur (Private, b.1914 - d.1980)
Private Record
Maker: Armstrong, Arthur
DIARY OF SERVICE. OUTLINES EVENTS AT TOBRUK AND IN NEW GUINEA. PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE ARMSTRONGPR85/165
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Arthur, Wilfred Stanley (Group Captain, b.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Arthur, Wilfred Stanley 'Woof'
Collection includes letters of Group Captain Wilfred Stanley Arthur,spanning 1935-1943,diary(1935), flying log book covering 1939-1943 period, photographs and airmail stickers. Captain Arthur served i...PR01192
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Australian destroyers at Tobruk
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Preliminary drawing for larger painting. In the early part of the siege of Tobruk, the Inshore Squadron, including in which were the Australian "V" and "W" destroyers, did valiant work and many claim ...ART21270
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Australian Red Cross Society
Manuscript
TYPESCRIPT DRAFT OF A CHAPTER WRITTEN FOR A PROPOSED HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY IN THE 1939-1945 WAR. THE CHAPTER DEALS WITH THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES DURING THE MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN, ...MSS1349
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Australia Service Medal : Major General J J Murray
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL42328.011
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Baggott, Leo (Sergeant, b.1901 - d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Baggott, Leo Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX59998 Sergeant Leo Baggott, 9 Division Australian Army Supply Column and Australian Army Pay Corps, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia...PR06364
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Baker, Edgar Francis (Flight Sergeant, b.1917 - d.1943)
Private Record
Maker: Baker, Edgar Francis Commonwealth of Australia
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403249 Flight Sergeant Edgar Francis Baker, No. 454 Squadron, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Egypt, Kenya, Sudan, Syria, Iraq, and Crete...AWM2016.489.2
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Barham, Raymond James DSO OBE (Brigadier, b.1908 - d.1998); Wells, Henry (Colonel)
Private Record
Maker: Barham, Raymond James
Manuscript notes of WX1560 Major R.J. Barham titled 'Notes for War Diary' written while he was attached to Headquarters, 9th Division. They cover the period 27 March-17 May 1941 and describe his part ...PR00533
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Barter, Margaret Ann
Manuscript
Maker: Barter, Margaret Ann
This Ph.D thesis explores the collective experience of 2/2 Battalion members from October/November 1939 to disbandment in February 1946 as well as examining the men's varied and fluctuating responses ...MSS1528
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2/12 Battalion Association
Private Record
Letters written by former members of 2/12 Battalion to assist in the writing of the unit history, `Of storms and rainbows'. Topics include training in Australia, England and Egypt before serving in th...PR00570
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Battle rig, Tobruk
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Figure of a soldier looking to the right, carrying a rifle. 'This was drawn at Tobruk on the day after the tower was captured. This infantryman, like many at this stage of the campaign, had a fancy fo...ART22869
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Batty, Leonard William Charles (Sergeant, DCM 2/48th Bn, AIF b.1916)
Private Record
Maker: Batty, Leonard William Charles
DIARY WITH IRREGULAR ENTRIES GIVING A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF TRAINING IN PALESTINE AND MOVEMENT TO THE TOBRUK AREA. ALSO INCLUDES A PLATOON NOTEBOOK LISTING PERSONAL DETAILS OF UNIT MEMBERS AND A COPY OF OR...PR87/071
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Bell, Henry Scott (Craftsman, b.1919 - d.2006)
Private Record
Maker: Bell, Henry Scott
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX1467 Craftsman Henry Scott Bell, 2/2 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Libya, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of...AWM2019.605.2
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Bell, Wilbur Athol (Athol) (NX2078, Regimental Sergeant Major, 2/2 Battalion, b. 1915 d. 1998)
Manuscript
Maker: Bell, W A Bell, Wilbur Athol
"For the Life of Me" by W.A. Bell. Contains the life story of NX2078 R.S.M Wilbur Athol (Athol) Bell. Part I is about his life leading up to the War. Part II is about his service in the 2/2 Australian...MSS1680
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Bennett, Arthur Campbell (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Bennett, Arthur Campbell
Memoirs titled "The Rough Infantry : Tales of World War II" relating to Major Bennett's enlistment in 1939, training at Puckapunyal and later Officer Training School Liverpool; training and social act...MSS1408
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Berryman, Sir Frank Horton (Lieutenant General, b.1894 - d.1981)
Private Record
Maker: Berryman, Frank Horton
Collection relating to the military career of VX20308 Lieutenant General Frank Horton Berryman, KCVO, CB, CBE, DSO, 7 Australian Division (formerly II Corps, Land Headquarters (LHQ), 2 Australian Divi...PR84/370
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Berry, Ron M (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Berry, Ron Mirfield
DIARY OF SERVICE COVERING ENLISTMENT AND VOYAGE TO MIDDLE EAST, ACTION AT TOBRUK AND MOVE TO SYRIA. ALSO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND SERVICE IN NEW GUINEA. VERY DETAILED. Copy of the Official History volu...PR84/021
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Binks, Robert (Leading Sick Berth Attendant, b.1921 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Binks, Robert
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S/3818 Leading Sick Berth Attendant Robert Binks, HMAS Napier, Royal Australian Navy, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, 1942. Wallet 1 of 1 – ...PR06159
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Blain, Reginald Norman (Lieutenant, b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Blain, Reginald Norman
Papers of NX1951 Lieutenant (Lt) Reginald Blain, 2/2 Battalion, relating to his service in the Middle East and Papua New Guinea. The collection includes letters written by Blain to a work colleague fr...PR03134
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Bourke, Rowland Hugh (WARRANT OFFICER, d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Bourke, Rowland Hugh
COPIES OF LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS FAMILY FROM TRAINING CAMPS IN PALESTINE AND EGYPT, SERVICE IN SYRIA AND CRETE AND A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF A COMPANY ATTACK IN TOBRUKPR88/125
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Bradbury, W.G. (L/Cpl)
Private Record
Maker: Bradbury, W G
Detailed and incisive record of service as a Signaller in two major theatres. Covers sea voyage to Middle East, training and leave, active service in North Africa including Tobruk, garrison duty in Sy...PR00434
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British War Medal 1939-45 with MID : Major General J J Murray
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45 with Mention in Despatches oak leaf. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL42328.009
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Bryant, Arthur Francis Peter (Warrant Officer, b.1916 - d.2000)
Private Record
Maker: Bryant, Arthur Francis Peter
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Warrant Officer Arthur Francis Peter Bryant, 2/17 Battalion in the Middle East and North African campaigns. Collection consists of five original...PR03012
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Burden, Allen Raymond (Corporal, b.1918 - d.2004)
Private Record
Maker: Burden, Allen Raymond Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX57633 Corporal Allen Raymond Burden, 2/3 Pioneer Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Middle East and Australia; c1940-1943. Wallet 1 ...PR03707
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Burnheim, Trevor Thomas (Staff Sergeant, b.1914 - d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Australian Military Forces
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX25 Staff Sergeant Trevor Thomas Burnheim, 2/9 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and Libya, 1939-1945. ...PR04151
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Captain John Searle
Art
Maker: Watson, Douglas
Portrait depicting Captain John Edward Searle, NX21876, DCM, Liaison, 9th Australian Division Headquarters, formerly 2/13th Australian Infantry Battalion.ART22440
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Carleton, F L (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Carleton, F L
Journal typed up from notes made on scraps of paper. Discusses training, leave, garrisoning of Tobruk and battles there, German attacks on the perimeter, patrols, counter attacks, evacuation. Journal ...PR91/033
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Cartmel, Reginald Charles (Staff Sergeant, 2/1st Ord Fd Workshop, AIF b.1903)
Private Record
Maker: Cartmel, Reginald Charles
TYPESCRIPT POEMS AND SONGS REGARDING THE WAR IN THE WESTERN DESERT ESPECIALLY FIELD WORKSHOPS, THE LOSS OF CRETE, THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK AND THE BENGHAZI HANDICAP; A DEMOLITION PERSONNEL ORDER AND PERSON...PR89/030
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Chalmers, M J (Driver)
Private Record
Maker: Chalmers, M J
Diaries describe sea voyage to Middle East, training, duties as a driver, transfer to an infantry battalion in Tobruk, commenting on air raids on the port and with the 2/32 Bn on the perimeter, includ...PR00508
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"Chu Berry" model alto saxophone: Private Pretoria Herbert Zanker, 2/43 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: C G Conn Ltd
Nickel-plated alto saxophone with a engraved floral descoration on the bell, with "MADE BY / C. G. CONN LTD / ELKHART, IND / USA" centrally placed. This saxophone is a standard brass instrument with n...AWM2020.57.1.2
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Clarke, John 'Jock' Edward Rea (Major, b.1916 - d.2002)
Private Record
Maker: Clarke, John 'Jock' Edward Rea
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX6245 Major John 'Jock' Edward Rea Clarke OBE, Australian Army Dental Corps, Libya, Egypt and Netherlands East Indies, 1940-1942. Collection co...AWM2017.301.1
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Clark, Francis George (Sergeant, b.? - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Clark, Bruce Various Watson, Bertram Hugh
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX17124 Sergeant Francis George ‘Frank’ Clark, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and the Middle Eas...PR04589
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Clark, George William Edward (Gunner, b.1914)
Private Record
Maker: Clark, George William Edward
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX1058 Gunner George William Edward Clark, 1 Battery, 2/1 Field Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, 1940-1988. The collection consists of five...PR01035
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1.Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart (Signalman, b: 1901) 2.Bowyer-Smyth, Sir Philip Weyland (Commodore, b: 1894 d. 1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart
Collection relating to the Second World War service of J90808 M602 Signalman Leslie Edward Stuart Clifford, HMAS Stuart, and Captain Sir Philip Weyland Bowyer-Smyth, HMAS Perth, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 -...MSS1226
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Clodhoppers, Tobruk
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Italian guns captured at Tobruk. They were nicknamed clodhoppers because of their cumbersome appearance.ART22878
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Clothier, Les (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Clothier, Les
Diaries of an infantryman throughout war, with particular relevance to Tobruk, El Alamein, training on Atherton Tablelands, New Guinea and Borneo. Comments on enemy attacks, air raids, twice wounded, ...PR00588
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Coley, Frederick Charles Theodor (Private, b.1913 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Coley, Frederick Charles Theodor Lawler, Graham
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX798 Private Frederick Charles Theodor Coley, 2/10 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, United Kingdom, M...PR04604
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Collection of two plastic reeds: Private Pretoria Herbert Zanker, 2/43 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Two used plastic alto reeds with "R.M. CO. LTD. LONDON / AUTOCRAT / NON HYGROSCOPIC" printed in gold on the surface. These are stored in an "AUTOCRAT REED / RHYTHM / Get acquainted with the Autocrat R...AWM2020.57.1.6