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Ack-Ack pit
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
A Bren Gun crew on the look-out for enemy aircraft in an Ack-Ack pit in Libya. The anti-aircraft gun is a Bren Light Machine Gun (LMG).ART21911
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM and 425279 Flying Officer George Robert Raymond Crisp on leave in Libya. Caption on vers reads' George and I on marble arch'. This image is part of a co...AWM2018.125.4.26
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM and 425279 Flying Officer George Robert Raymond Crisp on leave in Libya. Caption on verso reads' 'Marble Arch - Built by Mussolini. Note the chaps standi...AWM2018.125.4.25
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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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Atock, Kenneth J (Private, b.? - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Atock, Kenneth J
PHOTOGRAPHS AND NEWSCUTTINGS. LETTERS HOME FROM ATOCK. EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF SYMPATHY LETTERS ON ATOCK'S DEATH. MID CERTIFICATE AND ACCOMPANYING LETTER. TELEGRAMS. CORRESPONDENCE WITH AWM RE ATOCK'S...3DRL/6372
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2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station
Manuscript
Maker: Carne, John Formby
Collection relating to the 2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 1993-1994. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of the manuscript titled "2/2 Australian C.C.S. A Brief history and personal anecdotes ...MSS1505
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Awaiting the return of a flight from an OP
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Scene of members of the 450 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, standing and looking at they sky. Dargie noted, "Standing on a wrecked German plane, the Intelligence Officer of the Squadron scans t...ART23897
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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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Battle equipment, Derna
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Portrait of an Australian soldier standing with rifle, head slightly lowered.ART22875
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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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Beretta Modello 38/42 Sub-machine Gun
Technology
Beretta modello 38/42 Sub-machine Gun. Machined steel action with a fluted barrel and a wooden butt stock that has a single finger groove to each side of the fore end. The lower sling bar is inlet int...RELAWM20720
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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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Blamey, Sir Thomas GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO (Field Marshal, b.1884 - d.1951)
Private Record
Maker: Blamey, Thomas Albert
Extensive collection of mainly official papers relating to Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey, focusing on his military career as commander of both the Middle East and South West Pacific Area, chiefly 19...3DRL/6643
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Bluhm, H (Oberkommando Schuetzen, Afrika Corps, Wehrmacht)
Private Record
Maker: German government
TANK BATTLE DECORATION CERTIFICATE AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (2ND CLASS) CERTIFICATEPR83/046
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Bosgard, Peter (Sergeant, 2/15th Bn AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Bosgard, Peter Whittingham
COPY OF MEMOIR ENTITLED "THE BENGHASI HANDICAP" RECOUNTING THE DONOR'S EXPERIENCES IN THE WESTERN DESERT AND FOLLOWING CAPTURE, HIS POW EXPERIENCES IN ITALY AND AUSTRIAPR82/174
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Brill, James L (Gunner)
Private Record
Maker: Brill, James L
An annotated and autographed copy of 'Athletics and Training' by G Butler. The book was signed by Australian and New Zealand prisoners of war at Camp 57 near Undine, Italy and at Stalag VIIIA Gorlitz...3DRL/5071
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Burnside, Maurie Kennedy (Sergeant b.1918 - d.1978)
Private Record
Maker: Burnside, Maurie Kennedy
Papers include navigator's notes and logbook, photo album, certificates and diaries. Material relates to training with RAAF in Australia and active service in Egypt, Sudan (including Khartoum) and Lib...PR00491
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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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Chapman, Dixie Robison (Group Captain, b.1934 - d.1973)
Private Record
Maker: Chapman, Dixie Robison
Collection relating to the Second World War and Korean War service of O335 Group Captain Dixie Robison Chapman, 77 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, Middle East, the United Kingdom, Kor...PR04062
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Checking up on the R.T. of a Kittyhawk Fighter, before take-off
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
A pilot standing on a wing of a Kittyhawk plane, looking into and checking the cockpit. Dargie noted, "The pilots' life may depend on his R.T. It must be perfect before he leaves the ground, and the ...ART23896
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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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Condliffe, James Robert (Private, b.1918 - d.1959)
Private Record
Maker: Condliffe, James Robert
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX41124 Private James Robert Condliffe, 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, Middle East, Greece, Germ...PR05633
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Convoy pulled up on Derna Road
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Depicts a convoy of trucks and men stopped on Derna Road in Libya.ART21263
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Cornell, Stanley Wanned (Private, b.1918 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Cornell, Stanley Wanned
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX29014 Private Stanley Wanned Cornell, 26 Anti-Tank Battery and 2/4 Australian Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Second Australian Imperial Force, M...PR04448
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Cunningham, Thomas Duncan (Major, b.1899 - d.1971)
Private Record
Maker: Cunningham, Thomas Duncan
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX9778 Major Thomas Duncan Cunningham, Australian Army Provost Corps, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, Middle East, Greece, Ceylon, a...PR05373
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Damaged Kittyhawk on Escarpment Drome
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Damaged Kittyhawk on Escarpment Drome. This plane crashed landed upside down. The pilot walked away unhurt, Libya.ART22373
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Daniell, Rex Donald (Squadron Leader, b.1920 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Daniell, Rex Donald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NZ2435 (NZ43701) Squadron Leader Rex Donald Daniell, 117 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Australia, 1987. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one...AWM2020.74.2
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Derrick, Thomas Currie, VC, DCM (Lieutenant, b.1914 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Derrick, Thomas Currie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX7964 Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick, 2/48 Battalion. Collection consists of black and white photocopies of diaries detailing service in the ...PR82/190
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Digger and prisoners
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Australian soldier with prisoners of war in Libya.ART21885
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Digger in captured Italian strongpoint
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Australian digger manning an Italian Breda machine gun in a captured Italian stronghold.ART26207
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Diggers resting, Libya
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
A group of Australian diggers resting in Libya.ART21262
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Drawing of Tobruk
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
The town of Tobruk laid out in the background; the figure of a crouching man seen from the rear in right foreground.ART26208
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Edwards, Clive Eric (Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.2005)
Private Record
Maker: Edwards, Clive Eric
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX3032 Lieutenant Clive Eric Edwards, 2/27 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australia, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, New Guinea, and Indonesia,...PR04113
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Examining Italian prisoners, Libya 1941
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Depicts several Australian soldiers with rifles examining Italian prisoners in Libya, North Africa in 1941.ART28481
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Falkingham, Norman James (Private, b.1909 - d.1972)
Private Record
Maker: Falkingham, Norman James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX7611 Private Norman James Falkingham, 2/6 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, Middle East and Germany, ...PR05202
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Fitzpatrick, John Charles (VX889, Signalman, 2/2 Field Regiment)
Manuscript
Maker: McLean, Andrew
200 page manuscript titled "Jack's Diaries". The manuscript provides details of Signalman John Fitzpatrick's wartime experience with 2/2 Field Regiment and 6 Division Signals. The manuscript details ...MSS2141
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Flares over the docks, Tobruk
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
The destroyers night visit over, men of Docks Operating Unit proceed to remove the precious supplies from the destroyer berths and quais to dumps outside the town. Time is important for in the light o...ART27549
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Flight returning
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch of aircraft returning to the Escarpment Drome, Libya.ART22047
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Fountain, C L (Lance Corporal, 9th Div AASC, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Fountain, C L
LOGBOOK OF AMMUNITION ISSUED TO UNITS IN THE DERNA-BARDIA AREA, ARP DAILY RETURNS AT EL ALAMEIN, BRIEF NOTES ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE INDEPENDENT BDE AMMUNITION SECTION, AND NOMINAL ROLL OF THE MAC AND ...PR82/167
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Freeberg, Norman (Private, POW)
Private Record
Maker: Freeberg, Norman Ellis Richard
PEN SKETCHES OF POW LIFE FOLLOWING CAPTURE NEAR DERNA, LIBYA DURING THE "BENGHAZI HANDICAP", IMPRISONMENT AT CAMP 57 GRUPIGNANO, ITALY AND LATER TRANSFER TO A WORK CAMP AT KLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA. PTE FRE...PR88/185
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Front line trenches, Libya; verso: Study of a digger
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
recto: Australian soldiers in the front line trenches, Libya. verso: Seated Australian soldier with rifle in hands, wearing uniform and helmet.ART21897
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Gambut Cup : Sergeant C A Martin, 459 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Lathe turned brass trophy cup with stem and base, and ornate curved handles, mounted on a lathe turned laminated wood base. The cup is engraved on one side 'PRESENTED TO SGT. C.A. MARTIN ATHLETIC CHAM...REL31082
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Gardiner, Kenneth Alfred (Flight Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.1987)
Private Record
Maker: Gardiner, Kenneth Alfred Long, Gavin Merrick Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 404291 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Alfred Gardiner, 45 Squadron, 60 Squadron and 37 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, Kenya, Middle ...PR03986
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Geikie, Bayne (Lieutenant - later Captain b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Geikie, Bayne
Record Book for 11 Platoon, `B' Company, 2/17 Battalion, kept by Lieut. Geikie. Records personal details of platoon members, any particular skills, promotions, transfers, deaths. Also lists members of...PR00231
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General Negroni
Art
Maker: Freeth, Hubert
A portrait of General Negroni from the Italian Army.ART26681
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Gillespie, James (Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Assistant Director Survey, Southern Command)
Private Record
Maker: Gillespie, James
LETTERS SENT TO DONOR BY LT COL W CREMOR CO OF THE 2/2ND FLD REGT SERVING IN PALESTINE, EGYPT, TOBRUK AND NEW GUINEA. ALSO CONTAINS COPIES OF REPORTS ON ACTION AT BARDIA AND TOBRUK AND AN OBITUARY FOR...PR83/014
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Gray, Lewis (Private, b.1913 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Gray, Lewis
Collection relating to the Second World War service of WX421 Private Lewis Gray, 2/11 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Middle East, 1940-1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists...PR04198
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Guinane, Thomas (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Guinane, Thomas
Partial draft of a speech relating to Tobruk, source and date unknown; letter from the Cooma RSL to Mr Guinane; hand drawn bookmark, not dated.PR83/039
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Guns moving up in the desert
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Australian soldiers moving guns in the desert in Libya.ART21887
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Hadlow, James Dennison (b.1921 - d.1964)
Private Record
Maker: Hadlow, James Dennison
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX15764 Private James Dennison Hadlow, 2/155 Australian General Transport Company, Libya, 1940. Wallet 1 of 1 contains two letters written by Ha...PR01218
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Herd, Allan Charles (Sergeant, b. 1917 - d.2012)
Private Record
Maker: Herd, Allan Charles
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX25438 Sergeant Allan Charles Herd, 2/6 Field Company, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, 1982. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one typed...PR01765
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Hit in head
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
A soldier lying injured on the ground clutching his head while another soldier looks on.ART21910
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HMAS Parramatta - survivors' records
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the torpedoing and sinking of HMAS Parramatta in November 1941 off the coast of Tobruk, and the rescue of its crew by HMS Avonvale. The bulk of the collection comprises correspo...PR03300
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Horsfall, John Campbell 'Jack' (Major)
Private Record
Maker: Horsfall, John Campbell 'Jack'
Collection relating to Major John Horsfall, British Intelligence Corps. It comprises a manuscript for a book titled 'Security Business' which Horsfall wrote. It documents his experiences in the Briti...PR03301
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Howard, Leo Alexander (Gunner)
Private Record
Maker: Howard, Leo Alexander
A collection consisting of copies of letters written by Gunner Howard to his sister and parents whilst in Greece and Crete, poems (originals and copies) and a photograph of a dead German paratrooper. ...PR00428
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Hutchinson, Robert Muir (Sergeant, b.1919 - d.2002)
Private Record
Maker: Hutchinson, Robert Muir
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 406655 Sergeant Robert Muir Hutchinson, 108 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Germany, 1942. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one letter from Ser...PR05907
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In a section post, Tobruk
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Depicts a group of soldiers in Section Post during air attack (blitz), North African.ART21883
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(Italian Forces, Tobruk)
Private Record
Order of the Day register circulated at the Military and Naval Office - Tobruk, and later captured by Australian forces.PR84/374
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Italian Libya Campaign Medal 1911-12
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italian Libya Campaign Medal 1911-12 with two laurel wreath bars '1911' and '1912'. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The bust of Vittorio Emanuele III facing right with the inscription 'VITTORIO EMANVELE I...RELAWM14821
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Italian prisoners
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
An endless column of Italian prisoners taken by the 6th Australian Division in the Western Front in Libya, 1941.ART23430
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Italian prisoners
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Rear view of the figures of two prisoners of war walking.ART21904
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Italian prisoners leaving Tobruk, Libya
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Italian prisoners of war marching out of Tobruk, Libya, en route to prisoner of war cages, January 1941. Prisoners captured by 6th Australian Division at fall of Tobruk.ART21913
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Italian prisoners, Libya
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Italian prisoners of war rest during their march en route to prisoner of war cages. The prisoners were captured by the 6th Australian Division at the fall of Tobruk.ART22880
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Italian prisoners of war moving forward
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Italian prisoners of war moving foward carrying large packs on their backs.ART90264
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James, Frank Goulburn (b.1915 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: James, Frank Goulburn
Original diaries (plus transcript) describe training and action with 2/2 Field Regiment in Egypt, Palestine, Libya (including Tobruk); they also mention the fighting withdrawal in Greece; escape to, l...PR00607
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Jubb, William Hiles Venters (Captain, b.1917 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Jubb, William Hiles Venters
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX6244 Captain William Hiles Venters ‘Bill’ Jubb, 2/15 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and the Middle...AWM2017.918.1
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Langley, George Furner DSO (Captain, later Brigadier, b.1891 - d.1971)
Private Record
Maker: Langley, George Furner
Letter written to one of his former school pupils from the Libyan Desert. Describes patrols to prevent Bedouin raids into Egypt, occupation of oases, heat and sandstorms, lack of fresh water, and his ...PR91/168
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Leather storage pouch for Verners Pattern VIII Prismatic Compass : C Degnan, Durham Light Infantry
Technology
Maker: S. Mordan & Co Wolfsky & Co
Leather storage pouch for Verner's Pattern No VIII prismatic compass with circular brass body marked with degrees on exterior side, with hinged glassed lid, prism viewer, momentary bearing lock pin-bu...REL42299.002
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Libya: Help them finish the job
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office British Colour Printing
As an Italian colony from 1911, Libya was of great strategic important during the North African campaign. This battle would result in an Allied victory on 13 May 1943. This poster depicts a convoy of...ARTV02308
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Libya: Help Them Finish The Job
Art
Maker: Wootton, Frank H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
As an Italian colony from 1911, Libya was of great strategic important during the North African campaign. This battle would result in an Allied victory on 13 May 1943. This British Second World War ...ARTV02294
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Libyan Scimitar Sword and Scabbard
Technology
Libyan Scimitar sword and scabbard. The hilt is a straight brass engraved crossguard with double langets and engraved brass strap around the tang. The bone grips are rivetted to the tang and has a pro...RELAWM20094
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1914-40, Libya (Private Lance Rosser)
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Portrait of SX7048 Private Lancelot Frederick Rosser 'Pop', 6th Australian Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force, North African campaign. When the artist was instructed by Blamey to select someone ...ART22881
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Lieutenant Charles Cullen
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Lieutenant Charles Kitchener Cullen (VX7516), Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), signal officer, 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion. Lt Cullen served in Libya and Greece, was ...ART21419
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Lieutenant Colonel Francis Cook
Art
Maker: Mainwaring, Geoffrey
Portrait depicting SX1225 Lieutenant Colonel Francis W Cook, DSO, MC, Chief Instructor Army Leaders School, BCOF, 2/10th Australian Infantry Battalion, Army Instructional Corps.ART27510
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LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR ALAN CUNNINGHAM, GENERAL OFFICER IN COMMAND OF THE LIBYAN OFFENSIVE, WITH ...
Photograph
LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR ALAN CUNNINGHAM, GENERAL OFFICER IN COMMAND OF THE LIBYAN OFFENSIVE, WITH AIR VICE-MARSHAL ARTHUR CONINGHAM, AIR OFFICER COMMANDING IN THE WESTERN DESERT. AT A FORWARD AERODROME...010422
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Lomas, Frederick Leslie (Squadron Leader, b.1914 - d.1972)
Private Record
Maker: Commonwealth of Australia Lomas, Frederick Leslie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 400892 Frederick Leslie Lomas, 208 Squadron, 451 Squadron and 680 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and the Middle East, 1941-1961....PR03913
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Long, Gavin Merrick (General Editor - Australia in the War of 1939-45, War Correspondent b.1901 - d.1968)
Private Record
Maker: Long, Gavin Merrick
Collection relating to Gavin Long, War Correspondent and General Editor of the 1939-1945 War Official History, 1937-1978. The collection consists of notebooks, diaries, correspondence and newscutting...PR88/072
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Major General Kenneth Eather
Art
Maker: Mainwaring, Geoffrey
A portrait of Major General Kenneth Eather of the 2/1st Australian Infantry Battalion, 25th Australian Brigade, 11th Australian Division. Major General Kenneth William 'Phar Lap' Eather, CB, CBE, DSO...ART26669
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Matthews, Allan Ernest (Corporal, b.1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Matthews, Allan Ernest Matthews, Chris
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX5175 Corporal Allan Ernest Matthews, 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. Matthews was an original member of B Company, 2/7 Australi...MSS2290
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McLaren, Robert T (Private, 2/48th Bn, AIF d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: McLaren, Robert T
LETTER TO HIS MOTHER FROM GAZALA, LIBYA, DESCRIBING GOOD FOOD AND HOTELS, THE DESERT DUST AND THE LARGE AMOUNTS OF EQUIPMENT LEFT BEHIND BY THE ITALIANS. THE SONG "THERE'S A BOY COMING HOME ON LEAVE",...PR90/042
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McWilliams, R Colin (Gunner)
Private Record
Maker: McWilliams, R Colin
SERVICE PAPERS AND ALBUM RECORDING 2/48TH BN AND 20TH A/TK REGT ACTIVITIES AT TOBRUK, CAPTURED ITALIAN DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS ON THE BATTLE AT EL ALAMEIN. ALSO CONTAINS A POEM, "THE BRIGADIER" WRITTEN ...PR83/038
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MEARS, CYRIL WILLIAM (CORPORAL, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Mears, Cyril William
DIARY MAINTAINED FROM TIME OF EMBARKATION AT SYDNEY ABOARD THE "AQUITANIA", POSTING TO THE WESTERN DESERT, PATROL ACTIVITIES IN TOBRUK, POSTING TO SYRIA, THE BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN AND EVENTUAL RETURN T...PR84/379
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Morshead, Sir Leslie James KCB CMG DSO ED (Lieutenant General, b.1889 - d.1959)
Private Record
Maker: Morshead, Leslie James
Collection of personal papers, official correspondence, operations material, administrative papers, reports and addresses covering Lieutenant General Sir Morshead's experiences in France and later in ...3DRL/2632
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Morshead, Sir Leslie James KCB CMG DSO ED (Lieutenant General, b.1889 - d.1959)
Private Record
Maker: Morshead, Leslie James
Letter written to D L Dowdell on 12 November 1942 during the 2nd Libyan campaign describing the Battle.3DRL/2562
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Neil, Hugh Maxwell Paton (Flight Lieutenant, b.1920 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Neil, Hugh Maxwell Paton
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 402668 Flight Lieutenant Hugh Maxwell Paton Neil, 45 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Africa, India, Burma, and Australia 1941-1949. The col...PR01891
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Norman, Philip Ronald (Major, b.1898 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Norman, Philip Ronald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX12254 Major Philip Ronald Norman, 2/5 Field Park Company and 2/3 Field Company, Second Australian Imperial Force, at sea and the Middle East, 1...PR05519
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No.3 Sqn on the move
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
A column of No.3 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force motor transport on the move during the early stages of the withdrawal from Libya. The convoy had left Antelat during the morning and was nearing M...ART21748
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Office gharry - No.3 Squadron
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Part of the camp of No.3 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, at Gazala, Libya. On the edge of the escarpment are the office gharry (a small truck for carrying troops) and operations tent, and a "Don...ART23792
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Patrol setting out, Western Desert
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
A group of Australian soldiers setting out on patrol in the Western Desert in Libya. Ivor Hele accompanied the men on their patrols through the dust and heat of the desert during the 1941 North Africa...ART21891
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Patrol waiting, Western Desert
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Patrol of Australian soldiers in the prone position poised for action.ART21884
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Pilots discussing an operation on their return
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Five pilots stand in a group discussing the operation they have just returned from. The artist later wrote about about the work: "An exciting babble of voices exchanging new and views - it usually ta...ART26196
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Plummer, Horace Sydney "Syd" (Colonel, b.1915 - d.1996)
Private Record
Maker: Plummer, Horace Sydney "Syd"
Collection relating to the war service of VX109 Colonel Horace Sydney Plummer, CMF, 2/1 Australian Machine Gun Battalion, and HQ S Command, Australia, United Kingdom Greece, New Guinea, 1929-1965. Co...AWM2016.609.1
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25-pounder in action, Sollum
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Depicting a 25-pounder field gun in action near Sollum in the Western Desert, Egypt.ART26566
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Prisoners in a sandstorm
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Australian soldier with Italian prisoners of war caught in a sandstorm, Libya.ART21260
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Rae, John Patrick Thomson (Warrant Officer, b.1917-d.1973)
Private Record
Maker: Rae, John Patrick Thomson
Collection relating to the Second World War service of A5107 Warrant Officer John Patrick Thomson Rae, No. 3 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Egypt, Libya and Italy, 1941-1944. Wallet 1 o...PR05749
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Robertson, Sir Horace Clement Hugh 'Red Robbie' (Lieutenant General, b.1894 - d.1960)
Private Record
Maker: Robertson, Horace Clement Hugh
Collection relating to the Second World War service and post-war career of VX20321 Lieutenant General Sir Horace Robertson, KBE, CBE, DSO, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (formerly 10 Light Hors...PR87/167
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Sash with Italian badges : Lance Corporal B Connor, 2/4 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italian officer's blue silk sash with a large tassel at each end. Attached to the sash is a collection of brass Italian buttons, cap badges, shoulder plates, gold bullion shoulder patches and three ro...REL39888
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Savige, Sir Stanley George (Lieutenant General, b.1890 - d.1954)
Private Record
Maker: Savige, Stanley George
Collection relating to the Second World War service and post-war career of VX13 Lieutenant General Sir Stanley George Savige, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, ED, II Corps (formerly 17 Infantry Brigade, 3 Division, ...3DRL/2529