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A close-up of VX31704 Corporal Warwick “Wally” Brownrigg of the 2/23rd Infantry battalion aiming ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A close-up of VX31704 Corporal Warwick “Wally” Brownrigg of the 2/23rd Infantry battalion aiming his Tommy Gun.020561
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A close-up study of a frontline soldier at Tobruk - Private Frank Smith of the 2/23rd Infantry ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A close-up study of a frontline soldier at Tobruk - Private Frank Smith of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion.020564
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Africa Star : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL24213.002
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Africa Star : Lieutenant J W H Atkinson, 2/23 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star with 8th Army clasp. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL28773.003
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A general view of the “Pimple”, Trig 152, 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in Tobruk.
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A general view of the “Pimple”, Trig 152, 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in Tobruk.021015
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A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: Chaplain W.G. Mills, 4th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (UK); QX6078 Chaplain William Paul Hohenhouse, Headquarters,...020739
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A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: Chaplain W.G. Mills, 4th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (UK); QX6078 Chaplain William Paul Hohenhouse, Headquarters,...020740
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A group of officers from the 26th Infantry Brigade discussing a plan. From the left: VX43892 ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A group of officers from the 26th Infantry Brigade discussing a plan. From the left: VX43892 Captain (Capt) Ronald Charles Cromie (Officer-in-Charge 26th Anti-Tank Company) (Killed in Action, Egypt,...020755
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A group of officers of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, Tobruk. From left to right: Back row: ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A group of officers of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, Tobruk. From left to right: Back row: VX25259 Lieutenant (Lt) Morris Goldstone (Died of wounds in Egypt on 26 July 1942); VX19432 Lt Frederick ...020908
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A hammock swung between two piles of rocks and sandbags was the temporary home for this member of ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A hammock swung between two piles of rocks and sandbags was the temporary home for this member of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion.020493
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A memorial service was held by members of 2/23rd Battalion for fallen comrades. The battalion ...
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A memorial service was held by members of 2/23rd Battalion for fallen comrades. The battalion choir, accompanied by the band, is singing during the service. Chaplain NX93451 Gloster Stuart Udy is on t...113400
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An armourer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion repairing a captured Italian 6.5mm Breda Model 1924 ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
An armourer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion repairing a captured Italian 6.5mm Breda Model 1924 light machine gun which was later used in the front line.020508
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An English soldier in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area in Tobruk posed for this photograph.
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
An English soldier in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area in Tobruk posed for this photograph.020487
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An official cine photographer getting a “Shot” outside the office of “Mud and Blood”, the ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
An official cine photographer getting a “Shot” outside the office of “Mud and Blood”, the newspaper of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion.020511
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An unidentified Australian Serviceman with 'Smiler', a pet monkey which is the mascot of 2/23rd ...
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An unidentified Australian Serviceman with 'Smiler', a pet monkey which is the mascot of 2/23rd Australian Infantry Battalion (known as Albury’s own). 'Smiler' has seen quite a lot of active service, ...025238
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Anzac Day marching banner : 26 Infantry Brigade Group
Heraldry
Maker: Leber, Josephine Clare
Pale pink satin banner with a triangular shaped base edged with a gold fringe. In the centre of the banner is a large light blue 'T' with a grey border surmounted with a king's crown made from bullion...REL26462
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A signals operator with a switchboard in an underground bunker at Headquarters 2/23rd Infantry ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A signals operator with a switchboard in an underground bunker at Headquarters 2/23rd Infantry Battalion.020509
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Australia Service Medal : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL24213.004
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Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant J W H Atkinson, 2/23 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28773.007
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Autographed good luck flag carried by Japanese sailor Bun'ya Yukio on Tarakan, 1945
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Japanese sailor's printed silk autographed national flag with numerous signatures and slogans in black ink. Apart from the traditional wish of long-lasting good fortune in war, there is 'Victory. Unse...RELAWM32166
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Ball, Henry John (Dvr, b.1889 - d.1962); Ball, Allan Ernest ( L/Cpl, b.1922 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Ball, Allan Ernest Ball, Henry John
Collection relating to the Second World War service of brothers Driver John Henry Ball, 23 Battalion and 2 Machine Gun Battalion; and Lance Corporal Allan Ernest Ball, 2/5th Field Ambulance. Collecti...PR89/038
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BARRACA AREA, LIBYA, 1941-04-04. THE VALLEY IN WHICH THE 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
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BARRACA AREA, LIBYA, 1941-04-04. THE VALLEY IN WHICH THE 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS IS SITUATED. AN INTELLIGENCE TRUCK CAN BE SEEN IN THE RIGHT FOREGROUND. THE ROAD TO BARCE IS SEEN...042469
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Bence, Arthur Richard
Manuscript
Maker: Bence, Arthur
Poems describing feelings of voluntary enlistment, active service, and post war feelings.MSS1464
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-1945. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL24213.003
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lieutenant J W H Atkinson, 2/23 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28773.006
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BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-14. MEMBERS OF THE 7TH DIVISION LIFE SAVING TEAM ...
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BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-14. MEMBERS OF THE 7TH DIVISION LIFE SAVING TEAM PRACTISING ON THE BEACH NEAR THE PHYSICAL TRAINING CAMP. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- WX112 PRIVATE J. DIC...067418
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BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-14. MEMBERS OF THE 7TH DIVISION LIFE SAVING TEAM ...
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BURLEIGH HEADS, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-07-14. MEMBERS OF THE 7TH DIVISION LIFE SAVING TEAM WHO ARE ON DUTY AT THE BEACH NEAR THE 7TH DIVISION PHYSICAL TRAINING CAMP. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- WX...067416
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Butler, John Milton (Lance Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, John Milton
Collection relating to Lance Corporal John Milton Butler who served with 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in the Second World War. Consists of a typescript of a diary kept by Butler from 4 January 1941 to 1...3DRL/3825
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CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. TROOPS OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, BEING ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. TROOPS OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, BEING ISSUED WITH LIFE JACKETS. SHOWN ARE:- VX42701 LIEUTENANT G. LUKEY (1); VX3226 STAFF SERGEANT J. O'MULLA...055037
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CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. TROOPS OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE WAITING ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. TROOPS OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE WAITING TO EMBARK AT THE WHARF. LEFT TO RIGHT:- FOREGROUND. VX57251 PRIVATE (PTE) W. J. MANNIX (1); VX28517 CO...055032
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CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. TROOPS OF THE 1ST SIGNAL PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/23RD ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. TROOPS OF THE 1ST SIGNAL PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, ON THE WHARF. SHOWN ARE:- VX46928 PRIVATE (PTE) BERRY (1); VX30437 ...055033
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CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. VX46649 PRIVATE DUNNE (LEFT) AND VX60438 PRIVATE BRAYBON OF THE 2/23RD ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. VX46649 PRIVATE DUNNE (LEFT) AND VX60438 PRIVATE BRAYBON OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, CHOOSE HARD BEDS AND PILLOWS FOR THEIR NAPS.055036
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CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. VX50855 PRIVATE K. W. MURPHY OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. VX50855 PRIVATE K. W. MURPHY OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE IS PROUD OF HIS NEWLY SHAVEN HEAD.055034
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CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. VX46698 PRIVATE (PTE) G. E. MOORE (1) OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
CAIRNS, QLD. 1943-08-01. VX46698 PRIVATE (PTE) G. E. MOORE (1) OF THE 2/23RD BATTALION, 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, TRIES OUT HIS HAMMOCK WHILE VX61025 PTE J. E. LYNCH (2) AND VX124472 PTE C. BO...055035
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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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Collection relating to the service of Captain William Crawford Haworth
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Studio portrait of VX47814 Captain William Crawford Haworth, 2/23rd Battalion.P09869.001
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Collection relating to the service of Captain William Crawford Haworth
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VX24659 Thomas William 'Tommy' Porter, batman to Captain William Haworth.P09869.010
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Collection relating to the service of Captain William Crawford Haworth
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Captain Haworth outside dugout in TobrukP09869.009
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Colour patch 2/23 Battalion, AIF : Captain J L Scales, Headquarters Australian Military Forces
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Diamond shaped colour patch for 2/23 Battalion AIF, divided horizontally brown over red on a grey background.REL36407
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Colour Patch : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Diamond shaped colour patch for 2/23 Battalion AIF, divided horizontally brown over red on a grey background.REL24218
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Deane, John Henry (Warrant Officer Class 2, b.1915 - d.2009)
Private Record
Maker: Deane, John Henry
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX42733 Warrant Officer Class 2 John Henry Deane, 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, ...PR05321
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Defence Medal : Lieutenant J W H Atkinson, 2/23 Battalion AIF :
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28773.005
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DeFOREST, P J (CORPORAL, 2/23RD BN)
Private Record
Maker: De Forest, P J
CERTIFICATE RE MIDPR85/099
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A FOOD BAY OFF-SET FROM COMMUNICATION TRENCHES IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A FOOD BAY OFF-SET FROM COMMUNICATION TRENCHES IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI.023978
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A HEAVILY CONSTRUCTED PILLBOX OF CONCRETE AND GALVANISED IRON FACING ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A HEAVILY CONSTRUCTED PILLBOX OF CONCRETE AND GALVANISED IRON FACING TOWARDS THE SEA IN THE 2/23RD OF TRIPOLI.023930
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. AN ANTI-TANK POST ON THE DEIR AMA FRONT COVERED WITH CAMOUFLAGED ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. AN ANTI-TANK POST ON THE DEIR AMA FRONT COVERED WITH CAMOUFLAGED NETTING. THERE WERE 16 SUCH POSTS AND 36 CONCRETE MACHINE GUN PILLBOXES IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BAT...023931
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. AN ELEVATED VIEW OF AN 8 MAN SLEEPING BAY IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. AN ELEVATED VIEW OF AN 8 MAN SLEEPING BAY IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI. ALL THAT CAN BE SEEN THROUGH THE CA...023977
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A RIFLE PIT IN THE FLAT COUNTRY OF THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A RIFLE PIT IN THE FLAT COUNTRY OF THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION FRONT ("B" COMPANY) AT DEIR AMA.023933
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A RIFLE PIT IN THE FLAT COUNTRY OF THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. A RIFLE PIT IN THE FLAT COUNTRY OF THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION FRONT ("B" COMPANY) AT DEIR AMA.023932
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. ARTIFICIAL CACTUS WAS USED EXTENSIVELY TO CAMOUFLAGED PILLBOXES AND GUN ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. ARTIFICIAL CACTUS WAS USED EXTENSIVELY TO CAMOUFLAGED PILLBOXES AND GUN POSTS IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI.023929
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. ARTIFICIAL ROCK CONCEALING A MACHINE GUN POST IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. ARTIFICIAL ROCK CONCEALING A MACHINE GUN POST IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI. FROM A FEW FEET AWAY IT WAS IMP...023927
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS AT DEIR AMA IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. BARBED WIRE ENTANGLEMENTS AT DEIR AMA IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA. IT STRETCHED FROM THE RUGGED HILLSIDE TO THE SEA ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LONG ANT...023979
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. COMMUNICATION TRENCHES BETWEEN SLEEPING BAYS AND MACHINE GUN POSTS IN ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. COMMUNICATION TRENCHES BETWEEN SLEEPING BAYS AND MACHINE GUN POSTS IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI.023928
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. NATIVE LABOURERS BUILDING AN UNDERGROUND SLEEPING BAY FOR EIGHT MEN IN ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. NATIVE LABOURERS BUILDING AN UNDERGROUND SLEEPING BAY FOR EIGHT MEN IN A FORWARD AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI. TRENCHES WILL LEAD FROM THE BAY TO GUN POSTS AND...023926
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. PRIVATES E.K. WILDE AND J. HEFFERNAN OF THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. PRIVATES E.K. WILDE AND J. HEFFERNAN OF THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION WHO WORKED ON THE DEIR AMA DEFENCE SCHEME, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI.023975
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. THE ENTRANCE TO A 4 MAN SLEEPING BAY ON "B" COMPANY'S FRONT, 2/23RD ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. THE ENTRANCE TO A 4 MAN SLEEPING BAY ON "B" COMPANY'S FRONT, 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION AREA DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI.023976
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. THE HEAD OF THE ANTI-TANK DITCH IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY ...
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DEIR AMA, SYRIA. 1942-03. THE HEAD OF THE ANTI-TANK DITCH IN THE 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION DEFENCE AREA AT DEIR AMA, 10 MILES NORTH OF TRIPOLI.023980
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Dudman, Ronald Harry 'Ron' (Craftsman)
Private Record
Maker: Dudman, Ronald Harry 'Ron'
Collection relating to NX200063 Craftsman Ronald H 'Ron' Dudman, 2/23 Battalion, 1945. It contains a diary written by Dudman covering February to June and some loose pages with diary entries 23-29 Apr...PR04047
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Duncan, James Maxwell (Corporal, b.1911-d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Duncan, James Maxwell
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX47522 Corporal James Maxwell 'Max' Duncan, 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Libya, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – ...PR05433
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ELBOW FEATURE, TARAKAN. 1945-05-21. THE HIGH RIDGE OCCUPIED BY C COMPANY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION ...
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ELBOW FEATURE, TARAKAN. 1945-05-21. THE HIGH RIDGE OCCUPIED BY C COMPANY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS, VIEWED FROM AN AUSTER AIRCRAFT. THE MEN ARE DUG IN ALONG THE CREST OF THE FORWARD SLOPE.089978
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Even in the front line Australian soldiers shave every day, if possible, and this member of the ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Even in the front line Australian soldiers shave every day, if possible, and this member of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion is no exception.020494
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN AT "TURN OFF CORNER" INDICATES ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS.071209
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-18. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-18. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/24TH INFANTRY BATTALION, 26TH INFANTRY BRIGADE CAPTURING PEAK HILL, AN...071258
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-18. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-18. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN, IN THE VILLAGE OF KUANKO, RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD INFANTRY BATTALION, AND OF ASSISTANCE ...071259
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN AT SPRY STREET RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD INFANTRY BATTALION ASSISTED BY THE 13TH FIELD COMP...071212
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN AT "TURN OFF CORNER" INDICATES ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS.071210
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD INFANTRY BATTALION.071225
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-20. TWO OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THE ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-20. TWO OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THE SIGN TO THE LEFT RECORDS THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/13TH, 2/15TH, 2/17TH AND 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALIONS, FO...071387
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-20. TWO OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THE ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-20. TWO OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THE SIGN TO THE LEFT RECORDS THE ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/13TH, 2/15TH, 2/17TH AND 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALIONS, FO...071388
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THESE ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THESE SIGNS RECORD ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD INFANTRY BATTALION ASSISTED BY THE 2/4TH CAVALRY (COMMANDO) SQUA...071215
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THE SIGN TO THE LEFT RECORDS THE ACTIVITIES OF "B" COMPANY, 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION, ASSISTED BY TANKS...071207
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THESE SIGNS RECORD ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/15TH, 2/17TH, 2/23RD AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS AT THE KUMAWA...071200
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FINSCHHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-01. SIGN ERECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE 9TH DIVISION, RECORDING THE ...
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FINSCHHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-01. SIGN ERECTED BY MEMBERS OF THE 9TH DIVISION, RECORDING THE TAKING OF THE EASY STREET SUPPLY LINE. `EASY STREET. 2/17TH BN (LESS TWO COYS) TOOK THIS ROUTE, THEN A NARR...P01583.012
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Froud, Maxwell Clyde (Sergeant, b.1916 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Froud, Maxwell Clyde Reynolds, Alfred Peter
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX41976 Sergeant Maxwell Clyde Froud, 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and the Middle East, 1940-1...PR03937
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GAZA RIDGE, PALESTINE. 1942-08-25. CAPTAIN K.C. CLARKE. 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, ...
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GAZA RIDGE, PALESTINE. 1942-08-25. CAPTAIN K.C. CLARKE. 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION, RECEIVING CONGRATULATIONS ON HIS AWARD OF THE MILITARY CROSS AT NO6 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL.024916
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GAZA RIDGE, PALESTINE. 1942-08-30 SISTER JOAN SOORLEY OF TWEED HEADS, NSW: LANCE SERGEANT K. ...
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GAZA RIDGE, PALESTINE. 1942-08-30 SISTER JOAN SOORLEY OF TWEED HEADS, NSW: LANCE SERGEANT K. CRYSTAL, 2/23RD AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION: SISTER DOROTHY DEVINES, OF GEELONG, VIC; AND SISTER MURIEL G...024920
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General view of the wadi housing the Headquarters of the 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
General view of the wadi housing the Headquarters of the 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, Tobruk. Dugouts may be seen on either side.020483
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Group photograph of four Australian soldiers, in Beirut. Two of the soldiers are identified as ...
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Group photograph of four Australian soldiers, in Beirut. Two of the soldiers are identified as VX22388 Private Thomas Francis Doolan, 2/14th Australian Infantry Battalion (on the left), VX47486 Sergea...AWM2019.143.1
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Group portrait of 4th Infantry Training Battalion taken at Albury NSW show grounds on completion ...
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Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of 4th Infantry Training Battalion taken at Albury NSW show grounds on completion of recruit training. On 20 August 1940 the 4th Training Battalion became the 2/23rd Infantry Battalio...P09721.002
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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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Headquarters Group of the 26th Infantry Brigade, Tobruk. Left to right: Back row: Lieutenant ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Headquarters Group of the 26th Infantry Brigade, Tobruk. Left to right: Back row: Lieutenant (Lt) W. L. Grott (Polish Cavalry Liaison Officer); SX9990 Lt Hurtle Cummins Morphett; VX1641 Captain (C...020754
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HERBERTON, QLD. 1945-01-19. GUNNER BAIN, 2/12 FIELD REGIMENT, (1), AND SERGEANT MCHENRY, 2/23 ...
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HERBERTON, QLD. 1945-01-19. GUNNER BAIN, 2/12 FIELD REGIMENT, (1), AND SERGEANT MCHENRY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION, (3), TOSS TO DECIDE WHO TAKES THE SASH FOR THE 880 YARDS SPRINT IN WHICH THEY DEAD HEA...085850
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HERBERTON, QLD. 1945-01-19. SERGEANT MCHENRY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION, (2), WHO DEAD HEATED WITH ...
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HERBERTON, QLD. 1945-01-19. SERGEANT MCHENRY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION, (2), WHO DEAD HEATED WITH GUNNER BAIN, 2/12 FIELD REGIMENT, RECEIVES THE SASH FOR THE 880 YARDS SPRINT DURING THE 9 DIVISION GYMK...085851
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HERBERTON, QLD. 1945-01-19. SERGEANT SHOOBRIDGE, 2/8 FIELD REGIMENT, (1), CLEARING THE BAR AT 5 ...
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HERBERTON, QLD. 1945-01-19. SERGEANT SHOOBRIDGE, 2/8 FIELD REGIMENT, (1), CLEARING THE BAR AT 5 FEET 5 INCHES DURING THE 9 DIVISION GYMKHANA AND RACE MEETING HELD AT HERBERTON RACECOURSE. AT THE BACKG...085820
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Hirst, Arthur (Private, b.1909 - d.1997)
Private Record
Maker: Hirst, Arthur
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX35138 Private Arthur Hirst, 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion, Tobruk, Libya, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one four-page letter from Pri...AWM2017.1055.1
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In a section of the Tobruk salient, at Headquarters 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, three ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
In a section of the Tobruk salient, at Headquarters 2/23rd Battalion near the front line, three members are making toast over an open fire.020481
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Informal group portrait of, left to right, NX169503 Private Norman Leslie Gomm of the 2/23rd ...
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Maker: Unknown
Informal group portrait of, left to right, NX169503 Private Norman Leslie Gomm of the 2/23rd Battalion, Dr Charles James Tinsley and NX146928 Captain Leslie Jotham Gomm, father of N L Gomm and chaplai...P00871.002
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Informal group portrait of members of D Company, 2/23rd Battalion. Identified, left to right, ...
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Maker: Unknown
Informal group portrait of members of D Company, 2/23rd Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: VX42953 Private (Pte) Garnet Keith (Gar) Clements, of Cobden, Vic; VX42971Pte David Clifford (Da...P05668.001
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Informal group portrait of the 2/23rd Battalion Army Football team, wearing borrowed South Albury ...
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Maker: Unknown
Informal group portrait of the 2/23rd Battalion Army Football team, wearing borrowed South Albury Australian rules football league jerseys. Identified is VX42936 Sergeant (Sgt) Cyril Geoffrey (Geoff) ...P05668.004
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Informal outdoor portrait of VX24300 Lieutenant (Lt) George Alfred D'Herville, 2/23 Australian ...
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Maker: Unknown
Informal outdoor portrait of VX24300 Lieutenant (Lt) George Alfred D'Herville, 2/23 Australian Infantry Battalion. Lt D'Herville enlisted on 17 June 1940 at Caulfield, Vic. Lt D'Herville died of wound...P10000.001
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Informal outdoor portrait of VX42393 Private (Pte) Henry George Peacock of Glenrowan, Vic. ...
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Maker: Unknown
Informal outdoor portrait of VX42393 Private (Pte) Henry George Peacock of Glenrowan, Vic. Enlisting in the Second AIF in June 1940, Pte Peacock served in the Middle East with the 2/23 Battalion. He w...P07538.001
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1928. Informal portrait of Private George Frederick Smith, 23rd Battalion City of Geelong ...
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1928. Informal portrait of Private George Frederick Smith, 23rd Battalion City of Geelong (Colac). Private Smith, later Lieutenant Colonel Smith DSO ED, played an important role in anti malarial disci...P02582.003
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Informal portrait VX42964 Private (Pte) Joseph John (Joe) Egan, of Allansford, Vic, (left) and ...
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Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait VX42964 Private (Pte) Joseph John (Joe) Egan, of Allansford, Vic, (left) and VX42936 Sergeant (Sgt) Cyril Geoffrey (Geoff) Boyle, of Mepunga East, Vic (right). Both enlisted with the...P05668.003
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JANET FEATURE, TARAKAN. 1945-05-21. A BURNT AREA OF THE FOREST AFTER A DIRECT HIT BY NAPALM BOMBS ...
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JANET FEATURE, TARAKAN. 1945-05-21. A BURNT AREA OF THE FOREST AFTER A DIRECT HIT BY NAPALM BOMBS ON 1945-05-20 BY P 38 LOCKHEED LIGHTNINGS, WHICH SUPPORTED THE FORWARD DRIVES MADE BY 2/23 AND 2/48 IN...089980
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Japanese good luck flag captured at Lae, 1943 : 2/23rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force
Heraldry
Maker: Matsuida Factory, Japan Silk Textile Industry Limited?
Japanese soldier's autographed 'good luck flag' (yosegaki hinomaru) featuring numerous Japanese signatures in black ink. Across the top in large characters is a traditional wish for long-lasting good...REL/17514
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Johnson, John Leslie (Corporal, b.1902 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Johnson, John Leslie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX42266 Corporal John Leslie Johnson. Collection consists of three volumes of correspondence between Corporal John Leslie Johnson and his family...PR00667
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Johnson, John Leslie (Corporal, b.1902 - d.1941)
Manuscript
Maker: Johnson, John Leslie Johnson, Leonard David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX42266 Corporal John Leslie Johnson. Collection consists of a typed manuscript (with loose amendments) containing typed transcripts of correspo...MSS1609
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KAIRI, QLD. 1943-07-31. NO. 3 PLATOON, 2/32ND BATTALION, 24TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, LED BY ...
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Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
KAIRI, QLD. 1943-07-31. NO. 3 PLATOON, 2/32ND BATTALION, 24TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE, LED BY WX8667 LIEUTENANT A. P. A. DENNESS, GIVES "EYES RIGHT" TO VX47819 BRIGADIER B. EVANS, DSO., BRIGADE CO...054978
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KAIRI, QLD. 1943-06-19. TROOPS OF THE TANK ATTACK PLATOON, 2/23RD BATTALION, 9TH AUSTRALIAN ...
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KAIRI, QLD. 1943-06-19. TROOPS OF THE TANK ATTACK PLATOON, 2/23RD BATTALION, 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION, HAULING A 2-POUNDER ANTI TANK GUN ALONG THE ROAD DURING MANOEUVRES.052700