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Ice Cold in Alex
Art
Maker: Edwards, McLean Edwards, McLean
Depicts a personal response to the artist's visit to the War Memorial in 2002, containing items from the Memorial's national collections; the Changi doll (with artist's self portrait); a Ukrainian ref...ART92728
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Identity bracelet : Second Lieutenant Z Sobczak, Polish Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular shaped aluminium identity disc perforated below the centre and attached to a metal chain bracelet. Stamped above the perforation on the obverse is 'SOBCZAK / A. ZENON / 21.6.1917'. Below the ...REL39703
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Identity disc : Corporal N A Gahan, 2/3 Pioneer Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular aluminium identity disc stamped with 'GAHAN N A METH NX28127' on the obverse and '04' on the reverse.REL32926
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Identity disc: Corporal S M Basset, 2/24 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular aluminium identity disc impressed 'VX50120 METH A2 BASSET S M'.REL31157
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Identity discs : Flying Officer J A Harris, 43 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of aluminium identity discs, one circular and one hexagonal, attached to each other by a 160 mm long silver chain. The hexagonal disc has two 4 mm mounting holes on either end while the circular ...REL30709
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India. C. 1944-08. Group portrait of Flight Lieutenant Bob Ustick of Chicago, gunnery leader ...
Photograph
India. C. 1944-08. Group portrait of Flight Lieutenant Bob Ustick of Chicago, gunnery leader (left), Leading Aircraftman Norman Chambers of Pontefract, Yorks, and Warrant Officer Bill Clegg of Blackpo...SUK12703
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INFORMAL PORTRAIT OF TWIN BROTHERS, EX PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE GERMANS, WITH THEIR MOTHER ON ...
Photograph
INFORMAL PORTRAIT OF TWIN BROTHERS, EX PRISONERS OF WAR OF THE GERMANS, WITH THEIR MOTHER ON SPENCER STREET RAILWAY STATION. THE MEN WERE CAPTURED IN NORTH AFRICA WHILE SERVING WITH 3 ANTI AIRCRAFT R...108965
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1941-08. IN THE WESTERN DESERT. INDIAN BREN GUN CARRIERS MANNED BY A FAMOUS SIKH REGIMENT, WHICH ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown British Official Photographer
1941-08. IN THE WESTERN DESERT. INDIAN BREN GUN CARRIERS MANNED BY A FAMOUS SIKH REGIMENT, WHICH HAS FOUGHT GALLANTLY IN NORTH AFRICA, NEGOTIATING ROCKY ROADS IN THE DESERT. (BMI).009201
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Into action
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information
This British Second World War poster was created around 1942-1943 to help stir up patriot sentiment on the home front. The poster depicts a flight of Bristol Beaufighters strafing and bombing some of ...ARTV02220
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Into action
Art
Maker: Nunney, Alfred John LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (S.L. : FOSH & CROSS)
This British Second World War poster is one of a series produced to inspire patriotism in citizens through inspirational depictions of military operations. This item has been digitised with funding ...ARTV02219
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Into action
Art
Maker: Department of Information
This British Second World War poster depicts the Allied naval convoy en route to north Africa as part of Operation Torch between 8 and 10 November 1942. This large-scale invasion focussed on 3 key cit...ARTV02218
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Into action
Art
Maker: Department of Information
This British Second World War poster is one of a series produced to inspire patriotism in citizens through inspirational depictions of military operations. This item has been digitised with funding ...ARTV02217
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Iron Cross Second Class, 1939
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Iron Cross Second Class, 1939, with original ribbon. Unnamed as issued.REL31362
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Italian African Campaign Medal 1887-96
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italian African Campaign Medal 1887-96 with two bars 'CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1887-88' and 'CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1895-96'. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The crowned bust of Umberto I facing right. Reverse: The i...RELAWM14815
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Italian African Campaign Medal 1887-96
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italian African Campaign Medal 1887-96 with three bars 'CAMPAGNA D'AFRICA 1887-88', 'HALAT 1891' and 'SEROBETI 1892'. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The crowned bust of Umberto I facing right. Reverse: T...RELAWM14816
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Italian Army motor vehicle identification badge : Driver W A Evans, Australian Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italian Army motor vehicle identification badge.The circular badge has a cog wheel edge and is embossed with the fasces of the Fascist Militia on the left side. It has the five pointed star of the Ita...REL34874
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Italian flag : Private T S Mackie, 2/1st Pioneer Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Mackie, Thomas Stenhouse Unknown
Italian flag made up of vertical panels of green (hoist) white and red fabric sewn together. Sewn into the white panel is the arms of the House of Savoy showing a blue and red shield with a white cros...REL33808
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Italian gas mask and canister : Driver W A Evans, Australian Army
Heraldry
Maker: Sacic
T35 Italian gas mask with front fitted metal filter canister. The face mask is moulded from brown rubber and has two circular eye pieces mounted in brown painted metal alloy fittings. The eye pieces a...REL34876
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Italian M33 steel helmet : Driver W A Evans, Australian Army
Heraldry
Maker: S Maggiani & Co.
Italian M33 steel helmet. The helmet is oval in shape with the rim rising slightly at the front. There are three ventilation holes around the crown, one at the front and two on the sides towards the r...REL34875
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Italian naval ensign taken from Tobruk: Corporal E S Grant, 2/4 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italian naval ensign taken from Tobruk. The linen flag is an Italian tricolour printed in even vertical stripes of green, (nearest the hoist) white and red. In the central (white) stripe are printed t...REL32366
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Italian warrant officer's shoulder strap : Private J K Callinan, 9 Division Signals
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bronze shoulder strap with three lugs for attachment to the shoulder of the wearer's uniform. The strap is embossed with a flaming grenade over crossed rifles, within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves...REL37850
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Italy. C. 1944-06-03. Among the nursing sisters staffing No. 1 RAF General Hospital near Naples ...
Photograph
Italy. C. 1944-06-03. Among the nursing sisters staffing No. 1 RAF General Hospital near Naples are a number of the original "pioneers" who helped to found the RAF's first static hospital in North Afr...SUK12379
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Italy. C. 1944-07. Destroyed or damaged oil storage tanks on the quayside in the port area of ...
Photograph
Italy. C. 1944-07. Destroyed or damaged oil storage tanks on the quayside in the port area of Leghorn (Livorno) after Allied air attacks from Great Britain and North Africa.SUK12588
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Italy. C. 1944-07. Sunken shipping in the harbour of Leghorn (Livorno) after Allied air attacks ...
Photograph
Italy. C. 1944-07. Sunken shipping in the harbour of Leghorn (Livorno) after Allied air attacks from Great Britain and North Africa. The mole has also been hit in several places.SUK12587
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Italy. C. 1944-07. Sunken shipping in the locks at Leghorn (Livorno) after Allied air attacks ...
Photograph
Italy. C. 1944-07. Sunken shipping in the locks at Leghorn (Livorno) after Allied air attacks from Great Britain and North Africa.SUK12586
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Italy : 50 Lire note : Lieutenant J R Millett, 2/11 Battalion
Technology
Maker: Unknown
50 Italian lire note, serial number 4863. The note has been circulated and has central vertical and horizontal fold marks. The note shows general wear.RELC02985
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Italy Star : Flying Officer F A P Moss RAAF, 261 Squadron, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italy Star. Engraved on reverse with recipient's details.REL32720.002
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Jack Griffith as a sergeant 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: Griffith, Jack Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Jack Griffith as a sergeant 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further informat...S03054
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Johnson, Kenneth Tebbet (Lieutenant, MBE ED, b.1920 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: Johnson, Kenneth Tebbet
Collection relating to the Second World War service of WX259 Lieutenant Kenneth Tebbet Johnson, 2/11 Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a 'wartime log', issued to Johnson, while he was a pris...PR90/103
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Kenneth Alfred John Buckland as a sergeant 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: Buckland, Kenneth Alfred John Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Kenneth Alfred John Buckland as a sergeant 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For...S03063
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Kodak No. 2A Folding Cartridge Hawk-eye Camera Case : Staff Nurse A M Mills, Australian Army Nursing Service
Technology
Brown leather case for Kodak No. 2A folding cartridge hawk-eye camera. The case has an adjustable carry strap and the opening flap is secured by a brass clasp on which is inscribed the maker's tradema...REL27248.002
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Lavender,Thomas Wood (Corporal, b.1912 - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Lavender, Thomas Wood
Bound and illustrated transcript of a diary (1941-1946) kept by Corporal Thomas Wood Lavender during his service in the Second World War campaigns in North Africa, New Guinea and Borneo.PR01475
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Lawrence, Lindsay Palmer (Gunner, b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Lawrence, Lindsay Palmer
Letters to his family describing training, sea voyage, training and leave in the U.K., active service in North Africa including the taking of Tobruk. Lawrence was later taken prisoner on Crete, and le...PR00225
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Leather writing case : Flight Lieutenant H R Hannaford, 450 Squadron
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black leather writing case with eight compartments, secured by an outer strap. Inside of strap is marked "407247".REL/15892
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Legionnaire Jean Papazian
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Depicts a portrait of Legionnaire Jean Papazian Tunisia, North Africa; French Foreign Legion.ART29354
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Leica Camera: Group Captain C R Caldwell, DSO, DFC and bar, RAAF
Technology
Leica camera manufactured by Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar, Germany, with f/2 lens of 5cm focal length and 2.5cm aperture. Fittings include 0-40 exposure wind-on knob, lens focusser, 20-1000 film speed setting...REL23895
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Letters from David Wallace Caldwell to his Mother, 1915-1917
Digitised Collection
Maker: Caldwell, David Wallace
Letters relating to the First World War service of 2nd Lieutenant David Wallace Caldwell, 27th Battalion. The letters were written by David Caldwell to his mother in South Australia between 7 June 19...RCDIG0000171
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Liaison Officer’s car of Headquarters, 26th Australian Infantry Brigade, stopped for lunch on the ...
Photograph
Maker: Cumpston, John S
Liaison Officer’s car of Headquarters, 26th Australian Infantry Brigade, stopped for lunch on the Derna-Barce Road, at the top of the escarpment west of Derna. The car formed part of the main convoy ...020108
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Liley, Jack William Fenton (Warrant Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Liley, Jack William Fenton
Memoir written by Jack William Fenton Liley, "Jack's war" documenting his service with the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Liley describes his aircrew training in Australia and En...MSS1436
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LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND. 1943-08-31. EMBLEM ON "N" FOR NUTS, A LANCASTER AIRCRAFT BELONGING TO NO. ...
Photograph
LINCOLNSHIRE, ENGLAND. 1943-08-31. EMBLEM ON "N" FOR NUTS, A LANCASTER AIRCRAFT BELONGING TO NO. 467 SQUADRON RAAF OF BOMBER COMMAND BASED AT RAF STATION WADDINGTON. ORIGINALLY "Z" FOR ZEBRA, WHILST C...UK0468
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Llewellyn, Alexander James (Lance Corporal, b.1913 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Llewellyn, Alexander James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX4621 Lance Corporal Alexander James Llewellyn, 45 Light Aid Detachment, 1941-1943. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of two letters written by L...PR90/112
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Lloyd, John Edward (Brigadier, b.1894 - d.1965)
Private Record
Maker: Lloyd, John Edward
Extensive collection of papers including diaries, letters, maps, reports, articles and notes. Covers service on Gallipoli during war of 1914-1918, and in North Africa and New Guinea during war of 1939...PR00305
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-09-30. PORTRAIT OF 419018 PILOT OFFICER R. C. DUNSTAN, DSO, FRANKSTON, VIC, ...
Photograph
LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-09-30. PORTRAIT OF 419018 PILOT OFFICER R. C. DUNSTAN, DSO, FRANKSTON, VIC, AT RAAF OVERSEAS HQ, WHO LOST A LEG WHILE SERVING WITH THE AIF IN NORTH AFRICA. FOLLOWING RECUPERATION...UK0768
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LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-09-30. PORTRAIT OF 419018 PILOT OFFICER R. C. DUNSTAN, FRANKSTON, VIC, AT ...
Photograph
LONDON, ENGLAND. 1943-09-30. PORTRAIT OF 419018 PILOT OFFICER R. C. DUNSTAN, FRANKSTON, VIC, AT RAAF OVERSEAS HQ, WHO LOST A LEG WHILE SERVING WITH THE AIF IN NORTH AFRICA. FOLLOWING RECUPERATION AND ...UK0674
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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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Loubet, Eric William (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Loubet, Eric William
Bound and typed copy of Loubet's war diary (1940 - 1942) while serving with 2/1 Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers. The diary entries document campaigns in the Mediterranean and Middle East, N...PR01676
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Lt J F Culp
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Lieutenant J F Culp, in hospital bed, legs bandaged and in adductor splint.ART29357
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Lt W Jenkins [Man sitting in a wheel chair]
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Depicts a portrait of Lieutenant W Jenkins, sitting in a wheel chair, having lost both his legs and his right hand.ART29352
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Lyle McCartney as a private of the Divisional Concert Party, 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: McCartney, Lyle Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Lyle McCartney as a private of the Divisional Concert Party, 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available...S03055
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Macarthur, Keith B (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Macarthur, Keith B
DIARIES COVERING 1940-1943 WITH ENTRIES DESCRIBING VOYAGE FROM AUSTRALIA TO NORTH AFRICA AND BATTLES AT BENGHAZI AND TOBRUK AND IN PALESTINEPR86/121
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Macdonald, Roderick K (War Correspondent, Smh)
Private Record
Maker: Macdonald, Roderick K
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM SIR FREDERICK EGGLESTON. PRESS PASSES CABLES RE ACTION IN AFRICA. LETTER RE PUBLICATION OF MACDONALD'S BOOK AND REVIEW OF SAME. LETTER RE FINDING A PASSAGE TO NORTH AFRICA....3DRL/6789
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Mackay, Iven Giffard (Lieutenant General, Sir, KBE, CMG, GOC-In-C Home Forces, High Commissioner in India)
Private Record
Maker: Mackay, Iven Giffard
Collection relating to Lt Gen Sir Iven Mackay. Extensive collection of material relating to Mackay's First and Second World War service as well as his time in India. Includes diaries, orders, notebo...3DRL/6850
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Major Frederick Howard
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
A portrait of Major Frederick James Howard of the military history records section, 2 Australian Imperial Force. At the time this drawing was executed, Frederick James Howard was a temporary Major. ...ART29729
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Maker's Plate: HMAS Quiberon
Technology
Maker: J. Samuel White & Co Ltd
Circular metal makers plate with an image of a hawk together with the words 'H.M.S. "QUIBERON" BUILT BY J. SAMUEL WHITE & CO. LTD. COWES.I.O.W. 1942'. The breast of the hawk is charged with the Fleur ...REL34531
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[Man in a tent frightened by a python]
Art
Maker: Bradley
Depicts a frightened soldier awakened from lying in his tent , suprised by a large snake, a python, climbing up a tent post. This work is associated with the 'Kia-Ora Cooee' magazine, which was writte...ART94825
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Map case : Major General G A Vasey
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small rectangular folding khaki canvas map case which opens out into three sections. The central section is protected by a clear celluloid panel, on top of which is a piece of canvas which can be fold...REL41100
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Map satchel : Major General G A Vasey
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Khaki canvas map satchel and document case, with fold over flap secured by two press studs, and two internal heavy clear plastic inserts to protect the contents. These plastic sheets have been removed...REL41099.001
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MARTIN MARYLAND, LIGHT BOMBER BELIEVED ROYAL AIR FORCE. SOME MAY HAVE BEEN FLOWN, LIMITED EXTENT, ...
Photograph
MARTIN MARYLAND, LIGHT BOMBER BELIEVED ROYAL AIR FORCE. SOME MAY HAVE BEEN FLOWN, LIMITED EXTENT, BY MEMBERS NO. 458 SQUADRON RAAF IN NORTH AFRICA.AC0037
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Mattingley, Eric DFC (Flying Officer b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Mattingley, Eric
Recollections of training with Empire Air Training Scheme in Australia, Canada, and England. Discusses active service as a pilot of Wellington bombers in North Africa and Italy, and with a communicati...MSS0656
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Maurice Quinn as a warrant officer 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: Quinn, Maurice Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Maurice Quinn as a warrant officer 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further ...S03050
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1. Mayall, H R 2. Mayall, S E 3. Birnie, Alexander (1. Private, 7th Bn, AIF 2. Lance Corporal, 7th Bn, AIF 3. Driver, 12th Fld Coy Eng)
Private Record
Maker: Birnie, Alexander Harold Roy Mayall Mayall, Sydney Edward
DIARY OF PTE H R MAYALL, VIRTUALLY A MOVEMENT LOG. DIARY OF L CPL S E MAYALL, REGULAR, LONGER ENTRIES, FEW BATTLE DETAILS. LONG LETTER FROM BIRNIE TO HIS PARENTS DESCRIBING THE ATTACK ON PASSCHENDAELE...PR84/068
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McCauley, Jim (Private, 2/15th Bn AIF, POW)
Private Record
Maker: McCauley, Jim
Memoirs of prisoner of war experience following capture in North Africa during the 'Benghazi Handicap', transport to Italy and eventually work camps in Poland. Private McCauley escaped while on a forc...PR86/078
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McEgan, William Francis OBE MID (Wing Commander, b.1892 - d.1957)
Private Record
Maker: McEgan, William Francis
Detailed diary kept while in command of 22 Personnel Transit Centre RAF at Almaya. Comments on progress of the war in general and his day to day activities. Includes photographs.PR00244
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McKay, James Frederick (Fred) (Padre, b.1907 - d.2000)
Private Record
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Padre James Frederick McKay, No. 3 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists of a letter written home by Padre Fred McKay describing the activities of ...3DRL/0958
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-02-01. A CORPORAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES DEMONSTRATING THE ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-02-01. A CORPORAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES DEMONSTRATING THE OPERATION OF A SMALL ITALIAN 45MM TRENCH MORTAR CAPTURED IN NORTH AFRICA.137794
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-02-01. A GERMAN HAND OPERATED AIR RAID SIREN CAPTURED IN NORTH AFRICA.
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-02-01. A GERMAN HAND OPERATED AIR RAID SIREN CAPTURED IN NORTH AFRICA.137800
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Melbourne, Vic. 1943-04-16. A young matron trying on a different style of the "Monty" beret in a ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1943-04-16. A young matron trying on a different style of the "Monty" beret in a city milliner's shop. This type of ladies hat was an adaptation of the beret worn by General Bernard Mo...138656
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Melbourne, Vic. 1943-04-16. A young matron trying on a different style of the "Monty" beret in a ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1943-04-16. A young matron trying on a different style of the "Monty" beret in a city milliner's shop. This type of ladies' hat was an adaptation of the beret worn by General Bernard M...138655
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-09-28. MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY (MONTGOMERY'S CRUSADERS) WHO ARE ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-09-28. MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY (MONTGOMERY'S CRUSADERS) WHO ARE ON A VISIT TO AUSTRALIA AFTER MANY WEARY MONTHS OF FIGHTING IN NORTH AFRICA. LEFT TO RIGHT: PRIVATE HOMA...139762
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Melbourne, Vic. 1945-04-14. RAAF personnel lining the rails of the ship bringing them back to ...
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Melbourne, Vic. 1945-04-14. RAAF personnel lining the rails of the ship bringing them back to Australia from overseas service before the ship berthed. Many of them had served in the Middle East and No...VIC0274
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 1944-01-03. TAHITIAN TROOPS, WHO HAVE SEEN SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA, SEEING SIGHTS ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1944-01-03. TAHITIAN TROOPS, WHO HAVE SEEN SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA, SEEING SIGHTS OF THE CITY DURING THEIR LEAVE WHILE WAITING FOR A SHIP TO TAKE THEM OVERSEAS TO JOIN THE FREE FRENCH ...140173
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-08-09. This Red Cross parcel covered with labels in many languages is one of ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-08-09. This Red Cross parcel covered with labels in many languages is one of six next-of-kin parcels packed and despatched by the Australian Red Cross Prisoner-of-War Packing Depa...141577
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Melbourne, Vic. 1944-08-09. This Red Cross parcel covered with labels in many languages is one of ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-08-09. This Red Cross parcel covered with labels in many languages is one of six next-of-kin parcels packed and despatched by the Australian Red Cross Prisoner-of-War Packing Depa...141550
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-10-05. TWO MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY (MONTGOMERY'S CRUSADERS) WITH ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1943-10-05. TWO MEMBERS OF THE BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY (MONTGOMERY'S CRUSADERS) WITH TWO AUSTRALIAN SISTERS WHOM THEY HOPE TO MARRY BEFORE RETURNING TO NORTH AFRICA. LEFT TO RIGHT: CORPORA...139818
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Members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF just moved from North Africa line the rails of their ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF just moved from North Africa line the rails of their troop transport ship to get a glimpse of their new destination as she slowly moves towards the wharf.MEA0156
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Members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF just moved from North Africa line the rails of their ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF just moved from North Africa line the rails of their troop transport ship to get a glimpse of their new destination as she slowly moves towards the wharf.MEA0157
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Members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF line the rails of their convoy ship and watch an ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Members of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF line the rails of their convoy ship and watch an escort vessel pass them during the voyage to Malta.MEA0139
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Members of the No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Fighter Squadron RAAF play cards on the deck of a ship during ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Members of the No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Fighter Squadron RAAF play cards on the deck of a ship during the crossing from North Africa to Malta.MEA0114
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Members of the No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF on board one of the ships belonging to the great ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Members of the No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF on board one of the ships belonging to the great Armada which carried the invasion forces from North Africa to Sicily. Note the life jackets that must ...MEA0113
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Mervyn Henry Charles Bridges as a lieutenant Australian Army Service Corps 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: Bridges, Mervyn Henry Charles Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Mervyn Henry Charles Bridges as a lieutenant Australian Army Service Corps 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording ma...S03057
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Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. A patient being carried onto an air ambulance ...
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Maker: Department of Air
Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. A patient being carried onto an air ambulance aircraft for transfer to hospital.VIC0184
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Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. The interior of an air ambulance aircraft showing ...
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Maker: Department of Air
Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. The interior of an air ambulance aircraft showing doctors and medical orderlies treating patients while being air-lifted to hospital.VIC0183
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Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. The wreckage of an air ambulance aircraft on fire ...
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Maker: Department of Air
Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. The wreckage of an air ambulance aircraft on fire after being shot down by enemy forces in the Middle East area.VIC0185
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Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. The wreckage of an air ambulance aircraft on fire ...
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Maker: Department of Air
Middle East area (North Africa?). C. 1944-01. The wreckage of an air ambulance aircraft on fire after being shot down by enemy forces in the Middle East area.VIC0182
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Middle East c. August 1943. In the cockpit of their Douglas C47 Dakota aircraft prior to take off ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Middle East c. August 1943. In the cockpit of their Douglas C47 Dakota aircraft prior to take off are: Flight Lieutenant G. Ferguson of Blackall, Qld (left), first pilot, and Flying Officer George Ask...MEB0025
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Middleton, Raymond Stewart (Sergeant, b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Middleton, Raymond Stewart
TYPESCRIPT MEMOIRS OF HIS EXPERIENCES IN NORTH AFRICA, LEBANON AND AS A POW IN BENGHAZI, ITALY, AUSTRIA, POLAND AND GERMANYPR89/127
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MI9 Escape & Evasion map K1 Cyrenaica / K2 North Africa : Flying Officer N F Skinner, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Waddington PLC
Double sided map printed on rayon in black, red and green ink. One side is numbered K1 and is titled Cyrenaica. It covers Cyrenaica, northern Egypt and Crete at scale 1:1657000. It includes a key and ...REL37873.006
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MI9 Escape & Evasion map K1 Cyrenaica / K2 North Africa : Flying Officer N F Skinner, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Waddington PLC
Double sided map printed on rayon in black, red and green ink. One side is numbered K1 and is titled Cyrenaica. It covers Cyrenaica, northern Egypt and Crete at scale 1:1657000. It includes a key and ...REL37873.005
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MI9 Escape & Evasion map K3 North Africa / H2 Spain : Flying Officer N F Skinner, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Waddington PLC
Double sided map printed on rayon in black, red and green ink. One side is numbered K3 and is titled 'NORTH AFRICA CONTAINING MOROCCO, ALGERIA, TUNISIA, ITALIAN LIBYA AND SPANISH RIO DE ORO' scale 1:6...REL37873.003
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Miniature colour patch : Sergeant J F Clements, 2/13 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
T-shaped miniature colour patch showing a central black 'T' mounted on a larger green 'T', all on a pale grey ground of the same shape.REL37356
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Miniature medals : Sergeant V D McQuillan, DCM, 6 Division Cavalry Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Set of six miniature medals comprising the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal. These were a private purchase ...REL28352
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M L Ridgley [Male patient lying in bed]
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Seaman M L Ridgley, lying in hospital bed, head and hands bandaged.ART29355
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47 mm Breda Cannone da 47/33 Modello 35 Anti Tank Gun (Italy)
Technology
Maker: Societa Italiano Ernesto Breda, Brescia Societa Italiano Ernesto Breda, Brescia
Light anti tank gun, with horizontal sliding breech block, and with folding split trail. The trail is split into two legs, each of two parts. The front part which is secured to the carriage, is hinged...RELAWM36946
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Model 41 tropical pattern field cap 1941 (Afrikamutze) : Afrika Korps, German Army
Heraldry
Maker: Schlesische Mutzenfabrik
German Army, Model 41, olive (now faded or bleached to beige) cotton twill, tropical pattern field cap. The cockade, which has been crudely sewn on, has a small hole on both sides near the seam with t...REL28078
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Money belt with badge and button souvenirs : Warrant Officer V J Hibbens, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black leather money belt with three zippered money pouches and a strap and buckle fastening. Attached to the belt are two cap badges from Canadian forces, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal C...REL42019
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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'S MEN". LINE-UP OF MIDDLE EAST VETERANS PHOTOGRAPHED IN THE WESTERN DESERT JUST BEFORE ...
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Maker: Hurley, James Francis (Frank)
"MORSHEAD'S MEN". LINE-UP OF MIDDLE EAST VETERANS PHOTOGRAPHED IN THE WESTERN DESERT JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE THAT OPENED THE PRESENT CAMPAIGN IN NORTH AFRICA. (NEGATIVE BY HURLEY).013653
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M1931 pattern tropical issue waterbottle : German Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Army M1931 pattern aluminium waterbottle with plastic impregnated wood cover and black bakelite screwed lid. Complete with khaki webbing harness with steel fittings and a black leather strap ar...REL25143
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Naked airmen of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF take an impromptu shower on the deck of their ...
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Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Naked airmen of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF take an impromptu shower on the deck of their transport ship, using a ship's hose.MEA0134