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British Pattern 1897 Sword and Scabbard : Major General J J Murray
Technology
Maker: Fenton Brothers Ltd
British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's sword and scabbard. The hilt has a nickel plated three quarter 'scroll' pattern pierced sheet steel guard with the GVR royal cypher and is stamped 2 D[broad arr...REL42334
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Distinguished Service Order and Bar : Brigadier J J Murray
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Service Order (Geo V) and Bar. Unnamed as issued.REL42328.001
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Harvey Haig Blundell, Signaller 55/53rd Battalion, interviewed by Daniel Connell for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archives of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Blundell, Harvey Haig
Discussing call up notice for 53rd Battalion; army training at Ingleburn Camp; selection as signaller; embarkation for New Guinea on the Aquitania; arrival at Port Moresby; poor morale of battalion du...S00576
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Hayman, Peter (Lance Corporal, b.1922)
Private Record
Maker: Hayman, Peter
Detailed copy of a diary of 53 Battalion infantryman, describing preparation of defences at Port Moresby, Japanese air raids, arrival of Kittyhawks, movement to Kanosia, being cut off by Japanese and ...PR00354
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Informal portrait of N262583 Private (Pte) Herbert Lawrence Miller, 55/53rd Infantry Battalion. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of N262583 Private (Pte) Herbert Lawrence Miller, 55/53rd Infantry Battalion. Pte Miller enlisted at Alexandria, NSW on 29 April 1941. He was presumed to have died in Papua on the 7t...P10761.001
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Informal portrait of NX163865 Private (Pte) Ernest Charles Ruckley, 53 Battalion. A grocer prior ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of NX163865 Private (Pte) Ernest Charles Ruckley, 53 Battalion. A grocer prior to enlisting on 5 June 1941, Pte Ruckley served in New Guinea from January 1942-August 1943 before tran...P11336.001
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Interview with Lieutenant Ron Plater MC 39 Battalion (The Gona/Buna interviews)
Film
Maker: Training Technology Centre Australian Army
Interview with Lieutenant Ron Plater MC 39 Battalion (The Gona/Buna interviews)F04816
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Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) A G Cameron, Commanding Officer, 3rd Australian Infantry Battalion, a ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) A G Cameron, Commanding Officer, 3rd Australian Infantry Battalion, a Militia Battalion that has been incorporated into the 25th Australian Infantry Brigade, 7th Division A...027010
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McInnis, Ronald Alison (Lieutenant, b.1890 - d.1982)
Private Record
Maker: McInnis, Ronald Alison
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Ronald Alison McInnis, 5 Field Company and 8 Field Company, RAE and later 53 Battalion AIF. Collection consists of: 1. Field message b...PR82/128
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Sam Browne belt : Major General J J Murray
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather Sam Browne waist belt with shoulder strap. The belt is fitted with a double clawed brass buckle, and has a brass stud and a sliding leather loop to locate the free end of the belt tongue...REL42333
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Simpsons Gap, Port Moresby, c. Early 1942. A beach signalling light being set up outside its ...
Photograph
Maker: Hayman, Peter
Simpsons Gap, Port Moresby, c. Early 1942. A beach signalling light being set up outside its temporary cover. NX127634 Lieutenant Rowland Leslie Logan, 53rd Battalion, Australian Military Forces (AMF)...P02217.003
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They march again (News From Home. No. 35)
Film
Maker: Cinesound News from Home
Anzac Day ceremonies and crowds, commentary by Squadron Leader George Randall, DFC and BAR.F00730
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55th/53rd Australian Infantry Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Arrow Bronze
Commissioned by the 55/53 Australian Infantry Battalion Association as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.PL00081
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Walter William Augustus (Mick) Button, as a Private, 55/53rd Battalion, interviewed by Daniel Connell for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archives of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Button, Walter William Augustus (Mick)
Discussing pre-war employment; formation of 53rd Battalion; AIF/Militia conflict; embarkation for New Guinea on the Aquitania; landing at Port Moresby; first raid on Port Moresby; lack of training and...S00584
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William Archibald (Bill) Elliott, as a Sergeant, 55/53rd Battalion, interviewed by Daniel Connell for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archives of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Elliott, William Archibald (Bill)
Discussing pre-war employment; enlistment and training; formation of 53rd Battalion; inadequacy of training period prior to embarkation for New Guinea; arrival in Port Moresby; inadequacy of supplies;...S00585