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Africa Star : Lieutenant Commander G M Dixon, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL/10364.007
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Africa Star : Lieutenant I D Rhodes, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star with 'AFRICA 1942-43' clasp. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL29174.004
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A Japanese Shinyo suicide launch which was captured by the crew of HMAS Deloraine, brought back ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Japanese Shinyo suicide launch which was captured by the crew of HMAS Deloraine, brought back to Australia and presented to the Australian War Memorial. Six of the 24 captured boats were in operatio...P08424.021
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A Japanese suicide launch which was captured by the crew of HMAS Deloraine, brought back to ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Japanese suicide launch which was captured by the crew of HMAS Deloraine, brought back to Australia and presented to the Australian War Memorial. Six of the 24 captured boats were in operational rea...P08424.022
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"All home Aug 1945." Four brothers of the Dexter family prepare to meet up with a fifth brother ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Walter Ernest
"All home Aug 1945." Four brothers of the Dexter family prepare to meet up with a fifth brother VX38890 Major David St Alban "Dade" Dexter, 2/2 Cavalry Commando Squadron. The brothers are, left to rig...P08424.031
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A panorama of five photographs of "Sandakan slowly recovering Dec 1946." Photographs of Sandakan, ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A panorama of five photographs of "Sandakan slowly recovering Dec 1946." Photographs of Sandakan, P08424.023, P08424.024 and P08424.025, were sent to PM5689 Lieutenant Paul Merrick (Mick) Dexter and B...P08424.024
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A panorama of three photographs of Sandakan after the end of the Second World War. HMAS Deloraine ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A panorama of three photographs of Sandakan after the end of the Second World War. HMAS Deloraine visited Sandakan late in 1945. The locals were starving and living mostly on tapioca. Photographs of S...P08424.023
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A panorama of two photographs of Sandakan titled "Better and better Jan 1947." Sandakan is slowly ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A panorama of two photographs of Sandakan titled "Better and better Jan 1947." Sandakan is slowly recovering from the devastation of Japanese occupation during the Second World War. Photographs of San...P08424.025
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"Army motor yacht, Townsville." This image is from the collection of Lieutenant Paul Merrick ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Paul Merrick (Mick)
"Army motor yacht, Townsville." This image is from the collection of Lieutenant Paul Merrick (Mick) Dexter, who enlisted in the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RANV) in 1943, and was a watch...P08424.006
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Atlantic Star : Lieutenant I D Rhodes, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Atlantic Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL29174.003
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Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp : Lieutenant Commander G M Dixon, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Atlantic Star with clasp 'France and Germany'. Medal impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL/10364.006
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Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp : Lieutenant E J Gregg, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Atlantic Star with clasp France and Germany. Unnamed as issued.REL47731.003
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Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant E J Gregg, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL47731.007
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Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL35097.007
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Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant H R Syme, RANVR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.RELAWM32408.005
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British MK II steel helmet : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British MK II steel helmet. The helmet is stamped into shape from sheet metal and has a rolled edge of sheet metal around the brim to cover the sharp edges. Inside the helmet, the liner is attached to...REL35407
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lieutenant Commander G M Dixon, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/10364.009
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lieutenant G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL35097.006
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lieutenant H R Syme, RANVR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.RELAWM32408.004
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Lieutenant I D Rhodes, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details.REL29174.007
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Burma Star : Lieutenant G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Burma Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL35097.003
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"Careful!! Attaching dem charge to mine." During minesweeping activities, a crew member from HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Careful!! Attaching dem charge to mine." During minesweeping activities, a crew member from HMAS Deloraine places a charge on one of the horns of a mine possibly in the Rabaul area of New Britain. Ri...P08424.017
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Compressed fibre identity discs : Lieutenant A A Joel, Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair round compressed fibre identity discs. Both are impressed on the obverse 'A A JOEL LT A2 REL J'. One is impressed on the reverse 'A A JOEL' and scratched 'AUST NAVY'; the other is scratched on th...REL/13225
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Condenser : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
The 2 uF condenser is a rectangular shaped capacitor which is made from aluminium. It has two prongs extending out from one end to allow wires to be wound onto them so it can create a charge.REL35400
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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal : Ordinary Seaman I D Rhodes RANVR, HMS Kashmir
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Geo VI). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL29174.001
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Crew members of HMAS Deloraine celebrate the end of the Second World War. Identified is PM5689 ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Crew members of HMAS Deloraine celebrate the end of the Second World War. Identified is PM5689 Sub Lieutenant Paul Merrick (Mick ) Dexter, far right , under the anchor. This image is from the collecti...P08424.029
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Crew members of HMAS Deloraine have dressed the ship at Refuge Bay, Wilsons Promontory, prior to ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Crew members of HMAS Deloraine have dressed the ship at Refuge Bay, Wilsons Promontory, prior to a visit to Devonport, Tasmania. After the end of the Second World War Corvettes visited as close to the...P08424.020
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Crew members on HMAS Deloraine recovering an Orepesa minesweeping float (paravane) from Bass ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Crew members on HMAS Deloraine recovering an Orepesa minesweeping float (paravane) from Bass Strait. In 1946 HMAS Deloraine was sent to the Rabaul and Kavieng areas to clear moored mines and magnetic ...P08424.015
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Customised Flotation Vest : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Gieves Ltd
Customised Flotation Vest. The front of the waist coat has been cut extra long with the middle being folded back in on itself, creating a central loop to fit the internal rubber inflatable bladder. Th...REL35408
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Custom made leather gaiters : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
The upper band of each gaiter is made from a stiff band of brown leather. This is secured to the wearer's leg by two metal buckles and straps, one set below the other on the outside of the gaiter. The...REL35401
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Defence Medal : Lieutenant E J Gregg, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL47731.005
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Defence Medal : Lieutenant G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL35097.005
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Defence Medal : Lieutenant H R Syme, RANVR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.RELAWM32408.003
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Defence Medal : Lieutenant I D Rhodes, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed edge with recipient's details.REL29174.006
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"Disembarking seasick Deloraine citizens. Devonport locals waiting their turn." After the end of ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Disembarking seasick Deloraine citizens. Devonport locals waiting their turn." After the end of the Second World War Corvettes visited as close to their named town as possible. Devonport was the clos...P08424.013
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Distinguished Service Cross : Lieutenant Commander G M Dixon, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Service Cross (Geo VI). Engraved on reverse with date of issue.REL/10364.001
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Distinguished Service Cross : Lieutenant E J Gregg, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Service Cross (Geo VI) with London hallmarks for 1945. Engraved reverse with year of award.REL47731.001
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During a post war visit to Rabaul, a jeep was allocated to HMAS Deloraine. Able Seaman (AB) ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
During a post war visit to Rabaul, a jeep was allocated to HMAS Deloraine. Able Seaman (AB) Downes (probably S/9043 AB Bryce Laurence Downes), seated in the jeep, was nominated as official driver for ...P08424.027
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Elizabeth II Coronation Medal : Lieutenant Commander G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. Unnamed as issued.REL35097.008
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En route to Bougainville, HMAS San Michele had an engine problem between Finschhafen and ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Paul Merrick (Mick)
En route to Bougainville, HMAS San Michele had an engine problem between Finschhafen and Jacquinot Bay and anchored at Mowe Harbour for repairs. 'Cappy' the cook is bartering with local men for tropic...P08424.010
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Epaulettes : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of Australian Second World War Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve rank epaulettes. The epaulettes have a black wool upper and a white cotton underside. The rank shown on the epaulettes in t...REL35403
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Extraction tool : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Extraction tool possibly used in deactivating mines and bombs. The extraction tool consists of a brass cylinder which is attached to a wider piece of brass tubing at the front end. Fitted around the p...REL35393
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Following a visit to Devonport, Tasmania, HMAS Deloraine and HMAS Echuca were detached from the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Following a visit to Devonport, Tasmania, HMAS Deloraine and HMAS Echuca were detached from the 20th Minesweeping Flotilla, and with HMAS HDML 1326 and HMAS HDML 1328, were sent to the Rabaul and Kavi...P08424.014
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France and Germany Star : Lieutenant G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
France and Germany Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL35097.004
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Gas Mask MK V (British) : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Respirator, anti-gas, MK V Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) crewman variant. This variant was also favoured by air crews in Bomber Command. The rubber facemask is moulded black rubber which has been st...REL35405
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George Cross : Lieutenant G Gosse, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
George Cross. Engraved reverse with recipient's details.REL35097.001
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George Cross: Lieutenant Hugh Randall Syme, RANVR
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Mint
George Cross (Geo VI). Engraved reverse with recipient's details.RELAWM32408.001
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George Medal and bar : Lieutenant H R Syme, RANVR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
George Medal and bar (Geo VI). Medal engraved around edge with recipient's details.RELAWM32408.002
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German (British(?)) mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
British mine part. The two piece brass unit has an externally and internally threaded collar screwed onto the lower main body. The body is threaded approximately half way up its length. The threaded e...REL35392.001
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German magnetic mine type M3 firing unit : Lieutenant Hugh Randall Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
A German magnetic sea mine type M3 firing unit. The unit is a cylindrical main body with a central shaft extending out of either end. "1B - 171" over a circle with the number "76" within have been pa...REL35392.009
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German mine mechanical Impact fuze : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
German mine mechanical Impact fuze Vz Z 34 A (clockwork, self destructing) as used in C and D type parachute mines (Luftmine). This fuze is designed to activate 22 seconds after impact should the mine...REL35398
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part taken from a German mine. This piece is cylindrical with five hollow arms extending from the top. Small brass sockets are located within the arms. Written in raised detail between the arm...REL35392.006
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part taken from a German mine. This piece is cylindrical with a domed top. Near the base of the dome has been etched the numbers '25425-15'. The outside of the object has a grooved middle, sim...REL35392.008
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part thought to be taken from a German mine. This piece is in a shape similar to a syringe. The lower end has a small 'needle' attached to a cylindrical barrel body and the upper end has a plu...REL35392.003
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part thought to be taken from a German mine. This piece is in a shape similar to a syringe. The lower end has a small 'needle' attached to a cylindrical barrel body and the upper end has a plu...REL35392.002
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part taken from a German mine. This piece appears to be either a fuze or a timing mechanism. The body of this piece is cylindrical. The bottom end has a small brass fan. The top end of the pie...REL35392.005
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part thought to be taken from a German mine. This piece is in a shape similar to a syringe. The lower end has a small 'needle' attached to a cylindrical barrel body and the upper end has a plu...REL35392.004
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German mine part : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Unknown part taken from a German mine. This piece is likely to have been a cover for another piece of the mine. It is shaped like a lid to a saucepan and has a small handle on top. There are 12 holes ...REL35392.007
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Goldsworthy, Leonard Verdi (Lieutenant Commander)
Private Record
Maker: Goldsworthy, Leon Verdi
Papers of Lieutenant Commander Goldsworthy including written notes relating to his work disabling German and Japanese mines and bombs during the Second World War. Other items in the collection includ...PR01666
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Group portrait of officers of HMAS Deloraine around the time the ship was initially paid off. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of officers of HMAS Deloraine around the time the ship was initially paid off. Back row, left to right: Surgeon Lieutenant Colin Graham Alderman; PA3488 Sub Lieutenant (Sub Lt) Peter Ja...P08424.028
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Group portrait of Officers Training School (OTS) cadets in Alexandra Gardens before or after a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of Officers Training School (OTS) cadets in Alexandra Gardens before or after a march through Melbourne with fixed bayonets to celebrate Navy Day. OTS cadets wore white cap bands instea...P08424.001
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Group portrait of participants in Anti Submarine Course H. Back Row, left to right: Harris; ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of participants in Anti Submarine Course H. Back Row, left to right: Harris; Robinson; Nicholls; Peterson; PM5689 Midshipman Paul Merrick (Mick) Dexter; MacGregor; and Turner. Front row...P08424.030
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Hessian Blackout Curtain : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Hessian Blackout Curtain. The top of the hessian has been folded over and seamed to strengthen the top of the curtain. Sewn to the reverse side of the curtain below the top edge is a length of cotton ...REL35409
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HMAS Deloraine participating in an LL magnetic minesweeping operations near Kavieng. This image ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Deloraine participating in an LL magnetic minesweeping operations near Kavieng. This image is from the collection of Lieutenant Paul Merrick (Mick) Dexter, who enlisted in the Royal Australian Na...P08424.016
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HMAS Faye C (53) at anchor. This ship was a converted seine net trawler based in Townsville. It ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Paul Merrick (Mick)
HMAS Faye C (53) at anchor. This ship was a converted seine net trawler based in Townsville. It patrolled harbour approaches against attack by Japanese submarines while convoys were forming. There wer...P08424.004
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HMAS Polaris at anchor. The Polaris was a small survey vessel skippered by Sub Lieutenant Derek ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Paul Merrick (Mick)
HMAS Polaris at anchor. The Polaris was a small survey vessel skippered by Sub Lieutenant Derek Morice Norton, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RANV). This image is from the collection of Lie...P08424.003
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HMAS San Michele (54) at anchor. This ship was a converted seine net trawler based in Townsville. ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Paul Merrick (Mick)
HMAS San Michele (54) at anchor. This ship was a converted seine net trawler based in Townsville. It patrolled harbour approaches against attack by Japanese submarines while convoys were forming. Ther...P08424.002
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Hydrostatic clock : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Hydrostatic clock taken from a German Type C acoustic parachute mine. A cast aluminium cover with internal threads covers a trigger mechanism for the device. Inside the device a copper core is connect...REL35399
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4 inch Mk IV cartridge case : Sub Lieutenant G R Worledge, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Royal Laboratory Woolwich Arsenal
4 inch Mk IV naval cartridge case. The cartridge case is made from extruded brass, is rimmed and straight walled. There are three crimps located at the mouth of the cartridge case. The primer tube is ...REL34301
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Informal outdoor portrait of VX38890 Captain (Capt) David St Alban "Dade" Dexter, 2/2 Independent ...
Photograph
Maker: Dexter, Walter Ernest
Informal outdoor portrait of VX38890 Captain (Capt) David St Alban "Dade" Dexter, 2/2 Independent Company (Sparrow Force), following his return from service in Timor, where the unit fought and evaded ...P08424.033
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Informal portrait of officers of HMAS Deloraine, H/1006 Lieutenant (Lt) Kenneth Ralph (Ken) ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of officers of HMAS Deloraine, H/1006 Lieutenant (Lt) Kenneth Ralph (Ken) Gourlay, Commanding Officer (left) and 1st Lieutenant Warwick Harper Pennington. This image is from the coll...P08424.026
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Informal portrait of PA2708 Sub Lieutenant (Sub Lt) Lealand Maynes (Lee) Ponton (left) and PM5689 ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of PA2708 Sub Lieutenant (Sub Lt) Lealand Maynes (Lee) Ponton (left) and PM5689 Sub Lt Paul Merrick (Mick) Dexter. Sub Lt Ponton was the captain of HMAS Faye C a converted seine net ...P08424.007
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Italy Star : Lieutenant Commander G M Dixon, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italy Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL/10364.008
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Italy Star : Lieutenant E J Gregg, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Italy Star. Unnamed as issued.REL47731.004
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Kit Bag : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Custom made cylindrical canvas kit bag. The bag is made from heavy duty canvas with a one piece upper and cylindrical base. The stitching has been reinforced with leather strips. 10 brass eyelets have...REL35410
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Leggoe, John (Lieutenant, b.1909 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Gairns, Leonard William Leggoe, John Royal Australian Navy
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Lieutenant John Leggoe, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve, Australia, 1942-1946. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains two folders of material relatin...PR03849
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Lieutenant Commander (LtCdr) Arthur Callaway RANVR reading out a signal of congratulations sent ...
Photograph
Maker: British Official Photographer
Lieutenant Commander (LtCdr) Arthur Callaway RANVR reading out a signal of congratulations sent by the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill to the ship's company of HM Trawler Lady Shirley. Arthur Henry...P07618.002
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Lieutenant Commander Maxwell Henry Shean DSO and Bar RANR (Rtd) as a seaman officer attached to the Royal Navy, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 1942-1945, interviewed by Dr Daniel Oakman
Sound
Maker: Shean, Maxwell Henry Oakman, Daniel Australian War Memorial Preston, Lenny Shean, Maxwell Henry
Maxwell Shean discusses his education and family background, joining the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve as sublieutenant, training in anti-submarine warfare at HMAS Rushcutter; appointment t...S02804
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Lieutenant V A Cox, RNVR
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Portrait of Lieutenant V A Cox, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve (RNVR), with Franklin Roosevelt at the White House, Washington, DC.ART25204
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Loudon, Ian Sandford (Squadron Leader, b.1921 - d.1957)
Private Record
Maker: Loudon, Ian Sandford
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 404691 Squadron Leader Ian Sandford Loudon, 603 Squadron and 76 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 801 Squadron, Royal Australian Naval Vol...AWM2019.616.1
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Macandie, G L (Paymaster Commander, OBE RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Macandie, G L
Collection relating to the Second World War public service of Paymaster Commander George Lionel Macandie, Australian Commonwealth Naval Board, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 - ...2DRL/1262
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Magnetic mine gyroscopic gimbal mount : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Type 'D' German magnetic parachute mine gyroscopic gimbal mount. The external part of the mount is made from aluminium and has several attachment points for fitting to the Type 'D' mine's outer casing...REL35397
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Members of 2/2 Independent Company (Sparrow Force) have just returned from service in Timor and ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Members of 2/2 Independent Company (Sparrow Force) have just returned from service in Timor and are recovering from their ordeal. The men are still wearing the long thick beards grown during the month...P08424.032
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Merchant Navy officers cap badge : A E R Fox
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Merchant navy officer's gold bullion embroidered cap badge showing a silver anchor on a red velvet oval within a gold laurel wreath surmounted by a naval crown.REL42439
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Mixed Collection relating to donor's father: Sub Lieutenant James 'Jim' Henry White (PM/V33)
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of Lieutenant (Lt) James Henry White DSC, RANVR. Lt White received the award for service aboard Royal Navy harbour defence motor launch 1372 (HDML 1372) during the period he was capt...P11484.001
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Neck tie : Sub-Lieutenant B W Drummond, HMAS Shepparton
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Maker: Klipper
RAN officer's black wool and rayon neck tie. The back has a red and yellow machine embroidered white rayon loop to secure the narrow end of the tie. The embroidery reads 'Klipper REGD 75% WOOL 25% RAY...REL32536.004
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Officer's cap badge : Lieutenant Commander S L Browne, RANVR
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Maker: Unknown
RAN officer's embroidered cap badge attached to a black mohair cap band. The badge is embroidered in gold and silver bullion thread and shows a solid silver anchor, with embroidered stock and fouled c...REL34767
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Officer's greatcoat : Lieutenant Commander A E R Fox, RANVR
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Maker: Unknown
Officer's double breasted, heavy black cloth greatcoat, with six pairs of gilded brass RAN officer's buttons, made by Stokes and Sons, Melbourne. The coat has inset pockets, with rectangular flaps, ov...REL32554
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Officer's greatcoat : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
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Maker: Moss Brothers & Co Ltd
Officer's navy blue wool double breasted greatcoat, lined throughout with black polished cotton twill. The coat has a stand and fall collar, two rows of six gilded brass Royal Navy officer's buttons (...REL35395
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Officers peaked cap : Lieutenant H R Syme, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
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Maker: Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory
Officers RAN dark blue peaked service dress cap. The cap's crown is of dark blue Oxford wool cloth and has a black mohair hatband. Sewn to the front of the hatband is the King's crown embroidered in g...REL35402
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Officer's peaked cap : Sub-Lieutenant B W Drummond, HMAS Shepparton
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Maker: Unknown
RAN officer's peaked cap with pressed metal wartime economy issue badge. The cap has a dark blue wool band with a padded white cotton crown. The crown has a white pique cotton cover. The black patent ...REL32536.001
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Officer's undress jacket : Lieutenant Commander A E R Fox, RANVR
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Maker: Clothing Factory, South Melbourne (MTX)
Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve officer's black cloth undress or 'monkey' jacket. The double breasted jacket has turn back lapels, two rows of four gilded brass RAN officer's buttons, made by...REL32553
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Officer's undress jacket : Lieutenant H R Syme Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve
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Maker: Geo Spencer
Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve officer's black wool superfine undress or 'monkey' jacket. The double breasted jacket has notched turn back lapels; two rows of four gilded brass RAN officer's...REL35391
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Officer's undress jacket : Sub-Lieutenant B W Drummond, HMAS Shepparton
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Maker: Unknown
Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve officer's black cloth undress or 'monkey' jacket. The double breasted jacket has turn back lapels, two rows of four gilded brass RAN officr's buttons, made by ...REL32536.002
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Officer's undress trousers : Sub-Lieutenant B W Drummond, HMAS Shepparton
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Maker: Anthony Hordern & Sons
Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve officer's undress black cloth trousers. The trousers fasten with a metal hook and five button fly. There are two pleats on either side of the front waistband a...REL32536.003
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Officer's white tropical jacket : Lieutenant Commander S L Browne, RANVR
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Maker: Rothwells Outfitting Ltd
Officer's unlined, loose fitting, single-breasted white cotton tropical jacket with stand collar fastened by two hooks and eyes, and a patch pocket on each breast. The front is fastened with five gil...REL34766
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Officer's winter undress jacket : Lieutenant Commander S L Browne, RANVR
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Maker: Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd Gieves Ltd
Officer's winter double breasted undress jacket in wool superfine, with gilded brass RAN officer's buttons. The jacket has a slanted welt pocket on the left breast, and inset pockets over each hip. Th...REL34765.001
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Officer's winter undress trousers : Lieutenant Commander S L Browne, RANVR
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Maker: Gieves Ltd
Pair of officer's winter undress trousers in wool superfine. The trousers have two pleats on the front waistband on either side of the five button fly and an inset pocket in each side seam. Six black ...REL34765.002
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Outdoor group portrait of naval officers and civilians. Identified in centre is is Lieutenant ...
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Maker: Unknown
Outdoor group portrait of naval officers and civilians. Identified in centre is is Lieutenant (Lt) Ernest Thomas Lees, Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve (RANVR). Lt Lees' medal group is held in...P10381.001
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Outdoor group portrait of officers onboard HMAS Faye C. In the center is Lieutenant Alexander ...
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Maker: Dexter, Paul Merrick (Mick)
Outdoor group portrait of officers onboard HMAS Faye C. In the center is Lieutenant Alexander Joseph Spence, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve (RANVR). Directly to his left is Lieutenant Ross W...P08424.009