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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lance Corporal Frank Smith (at left) and VX31704 Corporal Warwick (Wally) Brownrigg, of the ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Lance Corporal Frank Smith (at left) and VX31704 Corporal Warwick (Wally) Brownrigg, of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion eating lunch whilst on watch in a fire bay in Tobruk.020502
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Men of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion having lunch in a wadi near the front line, Tobruk.
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Men of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion having lunch in a wadi near the front line, Tobruk.020482
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Officers and NCOs of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion outside their dugouts. From left to right: ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Officers and NCOs of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion outside their dugouts. From left to right: Lieutenant (Lt) Harding (cap); Lt W. Brown (helmet); Major Wall (helmet) Officer Commanding, Headquarte...020498
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Personnel of the Army Canteen Services Unit outside the store at El Gubbi aerodrome, Tobruk. ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Personnel of the Army Canteen Services Unit outside the store at El Gubbi aerodrome, Tobruk. From left to right: Back row: Staff Sergeant (SSgt) H. Knight; QX14321 Private (Pte) Terrence James Garv...020367
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Personnel of the Army Canteen Services Unit outside the store at El Gubbi aerodrome, Tobruk. ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Personnel of the Army Canteen Services Unit outside the store at El Gubbi aerodrome, Tobruk. From left to right: Back row: Staff Sergeant (SSgt) H. Knight; QX14321 Private (Pte) Terrence James Garv...020366
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Portrait of Cecil James (Jim) Lucas who enlisted on 4 April 1941 as NX600 Private (Pte) Joseph ...
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Maker: Unknown
Portrait of Cecil James (Jim) Lucas who enlisted on 4 April 1941 as NX600 Private (Pte) Joseph Charles Lucas (his brother's name), with 23 Battalion. He later transferred to 2/17 Battalion. Pte Lucas ...P00322.007
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Private “Chick” Bridge of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion finding time for a shave in the front ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Private “Chick” Bridge of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion finding time for a shave in the front line at Tobruk.020562
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Private “Chick” Bridge of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion finding time for a shave in the front ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Private “Chick” Bridge of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion finding time for a shave in the front line at Tobruk.020563
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Sergeant Leo Jones of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion with his improvised banjo made from a ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Sergeant Leo Jones of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion with his improvised banjo made from a kerosene tin and packing case while he was serving in the Tobruk area.020565
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Sergeant Leo Jones of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion with his improvised banjo made from a ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Sergeant Leo Jones of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion with his improvised banjo made from a kerosene tin and packing case while he was serving in the Tobruk area.020566
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1939-45 Star : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-1945 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL24213.001
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STUDIO PORTRAIT OF CORPORAL PERCY JOSEPH DE FOREST OF 2/23 BATTALION. CORPORAL DEFOREST SERVED IN ...
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Maker: Mendelssohn
STUDIO PORTRAIT OF CORPORAL PERCY JOSEPH DE FOREST OF 2/23 BATTALION. CORPORAL DEFOREST SERVED IN TOBRUK, LIBYA, AND EL ALAMEIN, EGYPT, AND LATER IN SATTELBERG, NEW GUINEA WHERE HE WAS KILLED IN ACTIO...P00285.001
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The Commanding Officer and Company Commanders of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, Tobruk. From ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
The Commanding Officer and Company Commanders of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, Tobruk. From left to right: VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, Commanding Officer; VX38937 Captain (Capt) Ruper...020910
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The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans and the Medical Officer, VX48595 Captain John MacDonald Agar, playing chinese checkers outside a dugou...020500
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The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans.
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans.020488
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The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans and the Medical Officer, VX48595 Captain John MacDonald Agar, playing chinese checkers outside a dugou...020500A
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The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans.
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans.020490
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The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
The Commanding Officer of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, VX47819 Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans (on ladder) and his Second in Command Major Herbert Ralph Birch.020512
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These two members of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, sitting outside their dugout in a forward ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
These two members of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, sitting outside their dugout in a forward area, writing letters home.020496
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This member of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion found time to write a letter home from the front ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
This member of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion found time to write a letter home from the front line, Tobruk.020484
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This rock formation provided a natural dugout in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area, Tobruk.
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
This rock formation provided a natural dugout in the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion area, Tobruk.020501
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Transport mechanics of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in Tobruk doing a repair job at an open ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Transport mechanics of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in Tobruk doing a repair job at an open forge. They did a splendid job under trying conditions.020507
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Two members of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion eating a hasty lunch in a small rock cave in a ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Two members of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion eating a hasty lunch in a small rock cave in a forward area of Tobruk.020499
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Under the shelter provided by this rock formation in the side of a wadi, these two members of the ...
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Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Under the shelter provided by this rock formation in the side of a wadi, these two members of the 2/23rd Infantry Battalion are writing letters home.020497