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Barker, Lewis Ernest Stephen (Brigadier, b.1895 - d.1981)
Private Record
Maker: Barker, Lewis Ernest Stephen
Reminiscences and military records of Brigadier Barker covering his service 1910-1946. Also contains a poem and signatures from Mersa Matruh, as well as a prayer book believed to have once belonged to...PR84/323
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Barnett, F A (Sister, 2/2nd Australian General Hospital, AIF )
Private Record
Maker: Barnett, F A
LETTERS BY SISTER BARNETT TO HER SISTER FROM EGYPT AND PALESTINE GIVING GENERAL COMMENTS ON CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY HOSPITAL CONDITIONS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIESPR89/067
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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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Bastian, Henry John (Warrant Officer) 1917-1989
Manuscript
Maker: Bastian, Henry John
Manuscript written by Warrant Officier Henry John Bastian, "Harry, why we don't forget". Bastian documents his enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force as a trainee pilot, training at Tamworth an...MSS1566
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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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2/32 Battalion holding German counter-attack, El Alamein, 31 October 1942
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion holding German counter-attack at El Alamein, Western Desert, Egypt, on 31 October 1942. The men are from B Company and the tank depicted is a German Mark IV C mode...ART22251
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BATTLE OF EGYPT. 1942-11. A GERMAN PANZERKAMPFWAGEN III AUSF H MEDIUM TANK BLAZING FURIOUSLY ...
Photograph
BATTLE OF EGYPT. 1942-11. A GERMAN PANZERKAMPFWAGEN III AUSF H MEDIUM TANK BLAZING FURIOUSLY AFTER A DIRECT HIT EARLY IN THE BATTLE. THE H MODEL OF THIS MEDIUM WAS ARMED WITH A 50MM MAIN GUN ARMAMENT.080000
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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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Bayard Model 1912 Pistol
Technology
Bayard Model 1912 semi-automatic, single action, pocket pistol. The pistol features a six groove, right hand twist barrel and a detachable inline six round magazine. It has a thumb operated safety as ...REL22552
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Bedlington, W C (Sergeant, MM & BAR, 4th MG Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Bedlington, W C
2 ROLLS FOR OPERATIONS SHOWING BEDLINGTON LEADING FORWARD GUNS. POSTCARD FROM EGYPT. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND MEDAL ENTITLEMENTS LIST FOR W2. DIARIES FOR 1916 AND 1919. REGULAR BRIEF ENTRIES. NOT DETA...3DRL/5000(A)
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1942-06. CROWD OF AUSTRALIANS ON THE BEACH AT "HAPPY VALLEY" CAMP OR THE A.I.F. ...
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1942-06. CROWD OF AUSTRALIANS ON THE BEACH AT "HAPPY VALLEY" CAMP OR THE A.I.F. LEAVE CAMP BEIRUT. THIS CAMP WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1942-06, TO ENABLE PERSONNEL TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF A 7-D...024453
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BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1942-06. MAJOR A.R. ALLEN, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND COMMISSIONER FOR SYRIA, ...
Photograph
Maker: Smith, E E
BEIRUT, SYRIA. 1942-06. MAJOR A.R. ALLEN, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND COMMISSIONER FOR SYRIA, PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE A.I.F. LEAVE CAMP, BEIRUT, A CAMP ESTABLISHED TO ENABLE PERSONNEL TO ENJOY A 7-DAY LEAVE ...024449
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BEIT JERJIA. A TRAIN LOAD OF ARMOURED CARS PASSES THE CAMP ON ITS WAY FROM EGYPT. (MAYBE OF SOME ...
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
BEIT JERJIA. A TRAIN LOAD OF ARMOURED CARS PASSES THE CAMP ON ITS WAY FROM EGYPT. (MAYBE OF SOME USE FOR RECORDS). (NEGATIVE BY D. PARER).002381
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Besley, Harvey
Manuscript
Maker: Besley, Harvey
"Six Year in Uniform". Reminiscences based on original diaries, papers and experiences. Includes information on Flight Sergeant Besley's enlistment with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and discu...MSS1056
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BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE. 1941-12-25. PORTRAIT OF A BUST INSCRIBED "C. LOWTHER 1919, EGYPT".
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BETHLEHEM, PALESTINE. 1941-12-25. PORTRAIT OF A BUST INSCRIBED "C. LOWTHER 1919, EGYPT".022655
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BETWEEN EL KANTARA & CAIRO - NOT ONLY IS THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE NILE BASIN THE LIFE-BLOOD OF ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
BETWEEN EL KANTARA & CAIRO - NOT ONLY IS THE WATER SYSTEM OF THE NILE BASIN THE LIFE-BLOOD OF COMMERCIAL EGYPT, IT MAKES THE BACKGROUND FOR THE GREATER PART OF THIS COUNTRY'S SCENIC CHARM. (NEGATIVE B...004194
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BETWEEN PALESTINE & EGYPT - GENERAL BLAMEY DISCUSSES PROBLEMS WITH MR. SPENDER WHILST FLYING TO ...
Photograph
Maker: Silk, George
BETWEEN PALESTINE & EGYPT - GENERAL BLAMEY DISCUSSES PROBLEMS WITH MR. SPENDER WHILST FLYING TO EGYPT. LEFT TO RIGHT: CAPT. WRIGHT (AIDE-DE-CAMP GENERAL STURDEE); SECRETARY TO MR. SPENDER; GEN. STURDE...004879
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Billings, Michael Bourke (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Billings, Michael Bourke
Letters from Private Billings to his sweetheart and later wife, Kathleen. Mentions impending departure from Puckapunyal, stopover in Bombay, leave in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beirut and Cairo while statio...PR00610
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Birney, James (Gunner, b.1909 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Birney, James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX57685 Gunner James Birney, 2/1 Survey Regiment, Second Australian Imperial Force, the Middle East, at sea, and Australia, 1941-1943. Wallet 1 ...PR04221
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BIVOUAC AREA OF REAR HEADQUARTERS 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION, NEAR EL ALAMEIN.
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BIVOUAC AREA OF REAR HEADQUARTERS 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION, NEAR EL ALAMEIN.024529
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Blackmore, Stanley (Private, 5th Reinforcements, NZ Expeditionary Forces)
Private Record
Maker: Blackmore, Stanley
DIARY (1915-17) IRREGULAR ENTRIES. COVERS SERVICE IN EGYPT, GALLIPOLI AND FRANCE. 3 PAY BOOKS. RECEIPTS, TRAVEL WARRANT AND 2 RATION BOOKS. PHOTOS. CLOTHING RATION CARD (1945-46). TRAFFIC ORDERS AND T...3DRL/6413
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Blake, William Ernest (Driver, b.1908)
Private Record
Maker: Blake, William Ernest
Mixed collection of papers relating to Driver Blake's service with 1st Australian Motor Ambulance Convoy. The collection consists of his record of service book, 2 army driving licences, train ticket, ...PR00380
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Blood transfusion has become instrumental in the saving of numerous lives during the Western ...
Photograph
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
Blood transfusion has become instrumental in the saving of numerous lives during the Western Desert battles. This photograph was taken at a casualty clearing station in a forward battle area where arm...013465
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, SITTING ON THE NEW TYPE 500-POUNDS AMERICAN ...
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, SITTING ON THE NEW TYPE 500-POUNDS AMERICAN BOMBS WHICH THE SQUADRON IS USING WITH GOOD EFFECT ON ENEMY TRANSPORT AND POSITIONS. WITH THE EXCEPTION...024665
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, WHICH IS COMPRISED ALMOST ENTIRELY OF ...
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, WHICH IS COMPRISED ALMOST ENTIRELY OF PERSONNEL OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, ABOARD THE "BOMB TRAIN". A SERIES OF THESE LOW TRAILERS FITTED T...024669A
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, WHICH IS COMPRISED ALMOST ENTIRELY OF ...
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, WHICH IS COMPRISED ALMOST ENTIRELY OF PERSONNEL OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, ABOARD THE "BOMB TRAIN". A SERIES OF THESE LOW TRAILERS FITTED T...024669
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ATTACHED TO NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, ...
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ATTACHED TO NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, UNLOADING 500-LB. AMERICAN TYPE BOMBS FROM A TRUCK. NOTE ONE BOMB IN MID-AIR.024666
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE SERVING WITH NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, ...
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BOMB ARMOURERS OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE SERVING WITH NO. 450 SQUADRON, ROYAL AIR FORCE, RIDING ON THE "BOMB TRAIN" BEING DRAWN TO THE PLANES FOR LOADING.024673
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BOMBS EXPLODING, POSSIBLY NEAR SHIPS OF THE CONVOY BOUND FOR EGYPT FROM MALTA. (DONOR HARRY ...
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BOMBS EXPLODING, POSSIBLY NEAR SHIPS OF THE CONVOY BOUND FOR EGYPT FROM MALTA. (DONOR HARRY ROBERTS)P00090.019
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Booklet 7 - Booklet of memoirs written by Major Henry Charles David Marshall, c.1942
Digitised Collection
Maker: Marshall, Henry Charles David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34 Major Henry Charles David Marshall, DSO, ED and bar, 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. Wallet 2 of 5 – Booklet 7 (pp. 217-252) – The boo...AWM2020.22.314
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Booklet 9 - Booklet of memoirs written by Major Henry Charles David Marshall, c.1942-1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Marshall, Henry Charles David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34 Major Henry Charles David Marshall, DSO, ED and bar, 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. Wallet 2 of 5 – Booklet 9 (pp. 301-448) - The boo...AWM2020.22.316
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Booklet 8 - Booklet of memoirs written by Major Henry Charles David Marshall, c.1942
Digitised Collection
Maker: Marshall, Henry Charles David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34 Major Henry Charles David Marshall, DSO, ED and bar, 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. Wallet 2 of 5 – Booklet 8 (pp. 253-300) - The boo...AWM2020.22.315
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Booklet 3 - Booklet of memoirs written by Major Henry Charles David Marshall, c.1942
Digitised Collection
Maker: Marshall, Henry Charles David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34 Major Henry Charles David Marshall, DSO, ED and bar, 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. Wallet 1 of 5 – Booklet 3 (pp.73-108) - This book...AWM2020.22.280
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Booklet 4 - Booklet of memoirs written by Major Henry Charles David Marshall, c.1942
Digitised Collection
Maker: Marshall, Henry Charles David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34 Major Henry Charles David Marshall, DSO, ED and bar, 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. Wallet 1 of 5 – Booklet 4 (pp.109-144) - This boo...AWM2020.22.281
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Bostock, William Dowling (Air Vice-Marshal); life history; 'the Gwill Papers'
Private Record
Maker: Bostock, William Dowling
Air Vice-Marshal William Dowling Bostock : Life history : "The Gwill Papers" includes flying logbooks, letters, newspaper cuttings, Parliamentary papers relating to Bostock's RAAF career, newspaper wr...PR00580
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Bound for Suez
Art
Maker: Herbert, Harold
Bound for Suez - Freighters bringing up supplies for the army. The canal is something to see, after journeying across the desert. One realises, all at once, how good is the smell of sea water, the sig...ART30081
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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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Boyne, Harry V. (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Boyne, Harry Vincent Unknown
A mixed collection consisting of diaries, poems ('Atebrin', 'The Second Anzac', 'Confession by Hitler', 'Faversham of York', 'Faversham', 'A Soldier's Farewell', and an untitled poem), personal equipm...PR00408
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Bretherton, Bruce Albert (Flight Lieutenant, b. 1922 d. 1998)
Manuscript
Maker: Hume, David
"Flight Lieutenant Bruce Albert Bretherton DFC, RAAF Pilot, 1941 - 1945" By David H. Hume OAM. Manuscript relating to his service: RAF 267 squadron tour of operations August 1942 - March 1943 near Cai...MSS1702
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BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN WOUNDED COMING ASHORE AT MERSA MATRUH EN ROUTE FOR HOSPITALS IN EGYPT AND ...
Photograph
Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN WOUNDED COMING ASHORE AT MERSA MATRUH EN ROUTE FOR HOSPITALS IN EGYPT AND PALESTINE. (NEGATIVE BY F. HURLEY).007589
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Driver C Burns, 3 Railway Construction Company
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL49006.006
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flying Officer H R Bartlett, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32550.003
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lance Bombardier R J Ware, 2/8 Field Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45, impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL42666.004
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British War Medal 1939-45. Medal : Private L P Saywell, Australian Army Service Corps, 17 Infantry Brigade, 6 Division
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL24151.004
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Trooper W B Robson, 2/4 Commando Squadron
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL38051.005
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Brownell, Raymond James (Air Commodore, b.1894 - d.1974),CBE, MC, MM
Private Record
Maker: Brownell, Raymond James
DIARIES AND FLYING LOGBOOKS RELATED TO EXPERIENCES AT MENA CAMP AND GALLIPOLI, MOVEMENT TO FRANCE INCLUDING THE BATTLES AT FLEURBAIX AND POZIERES, AWARD OF THE MM AND MC, FLIGHT TRAINING AND POSTING T...PR83/231
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Brown, Ethel M (Captain, 2/6th AGH, Vad, d.1983)
Private Record
Maker: Brown, Ethel M
COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL PAPERS AND FILES DOCUMENTING THE SERVICE AND EXPERIENCES OF E M BROWN AS A VAD COMMANDANT IN PALESTINE AND EGYPT AND THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC. INCLUDES MATERIAL ON REUNIONS AND PO...PR86/049
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BUILDING AT REAR OF EL ALAMEIN RAILWAY STATION, SHOWING EFFECTS OF BOMB AND SHELL BURSTS IN THE ...
Photograph
BUILDING AT REAR OF EL ALAMEIN RAILWAY STATION, SHOWING EFFECTS OF BOMB AND SHELL BURSTS IN THE RECENT WEEKS.024890
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BURG EL ARAB, EGYPT. 1942-09-16. AMMUNITION BELTS OF A FIGHTER PLANE'S GUNS REMOVED FROM THE ...
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BURG EL ARAB, EGYPT. 1942-09-16. AMMUNITION BELTS OF A FIGHTER PLANE'S GUNS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT AT THE RECOVERY DEPOT.024981
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BURG EL ARAB, EGYPT. 1942-09-16. AN ALLIED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY DEPOT WITH A DAMAGED HAWKER ...
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BURG EL ARAB, EGYPT. 1942-09-16. AN ALLIED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY DEPOT WITH A DAMAGED HAWKER HURRICANE FIGHTER ON THE RIGHT.024979