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Adelaide, SA. c. 1940. A studio portrait of SX7605 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard William Charles Batty ...
Photograph
Maker: Thomas, M
Adelaide, SA. c. 1940. A studio portrait of SX7605 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard William Charles Batty DCM, 2/48 Battalion (2/48Bn). Sgt Batty, the Bren Gun Carrier Section Commander, was wounded in action a...P02688.002
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Africa Star : Brigadier W J V Windeyer, HQ 20 Brigade, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star with 8th Army clasp impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL38997.006
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Africa Star : Captain D Bryant, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star with clasp '8th ARMY'. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL29308.004
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Africa Star : Private A S Gurney, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL22319.002
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A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: Chaplain W.G. Mills, 4th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (UK); QX6078 Chaplain William Paul Hohenhouse, Headquarters,...020739
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A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
A group of Chaplains at Headquarters, 9th Division, Tobruk. From left to right: Front row: Chaplain W.G. Mills, 4th Anti-Aircraft Brigade (UK); QX6078 Chaplain William Paul Hohenhouse, Headquarters,...020740
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Amphibious training
Film
Maker: Barrett, Reginald Mervyn (Reg) Kinna, Darrell
Troops of the 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion training with RAN personnel at Trinity Beach, Cairns.F07123
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An anti-tank ditch in the 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion area, near Tobruk, to the east of ...
Photograph
Maker: Cumpston, John S
An anti-tank ditch in the 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion area, near Tobruk, to the east of the El Adem Road. QX6167 Lieutenant William Spencer Beaney, Signals Officer, 9th Australian Division, ...020094
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A number of desert graves covered in white rocks. Most of the graves are simply marked with a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A number of desert graves covered in white rocks. Most of the graves are simply marked with a number, however, the grave in the foreground is of SX8183 Lance Sergeant (LSgt) Prime William Willmott, 2/...P05525.007
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Anzac Day marching banner : 26 Infantry Brigade Group
Heraldry
Maker: Leber, Josephine Clare
Pale pink satin banner with a triangular shaped base edged with a gold fringe. In the centre of the banner is a large light blue 'T' with a grey border surmounted with a king's crown made from bullion...REL26462
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ATHERTON, QLD. 1943-07-05. WX10461 PRIVATE R. V. CARRUTHERS, AN AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE 9TH ...
Photograph
Maker: Stuckey, Norman Bradford
ATHERTON, QLD. 1943-07-05. WX10461 PRIVATE R. V. CARRUTHERS, AN AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE 9TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION, GETS A PHOTOGRAPH OF GENERAL MACARTHUR. ALSO SEEN ARE:- SX8894 MAJOR R. L. BATTEN, ...053293
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ATHERTON TABLELAND, QLD. 1945-02-14. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA (LEFT) ...
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ATHERTON TABLELAND, QLD. 1945-02-14. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA (LEFT) MEETS 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION OFFICERS. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: CAPTAIN J F LAVAN (2); MAJOR P G C...086585
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AT SEA, 1945-03-29. HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE AND 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL ...
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AT SEA, 1945-03-29. HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE AND 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL ATTENDING MESS PARADE ON THE SHELTER DECK OF THE VAN HEUTSZ DURING THEIR MOVEMENT OVERSEAS.088405
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AT SEA. 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL PLAYING HOUSIE HOUSIE ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ ...
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AT SEA. 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL PLAYING HOUSIE HOUSIE ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ DURING THE EMBARKATION OF HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE TO MILNE BAY. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- PR...088442
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AT SEA. 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL PLAYING POKER ON THE TOP DECK ABOARD THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA. 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL PLAYING POKER ON THE TOP DECK ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ DURING THE EMBARKATION OF HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE TO MILNE BAY. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ...088443
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AT SEA, 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL WITH HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
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AT SEA, 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL WITH HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE TROOPS LINING THE PORT RAIL OF THE VAN HEUTSZ AS THE VESSEL NEARS MILNE BAY DURING THEIR MOVEMENT FROM CAIRN...088408
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AT SEA, 1945-03-29. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS AMONG HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
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AT SEA, 1945-03-29. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS AMONG HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE PERSONNEL ATTENDING BOAT DRILL ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ.088407
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AT SEA, 1945-03-29. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS AMONG HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
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AT SEA, 1945-03-29. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS AMONG HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE PERSONNEL ATTENDING BOAT DRILL ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ.088406
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AT SEA. 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS ENJOYING A PEACEFUL MORNING ABOARD THE VAN ...
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AT SEA. 1945-03-30. 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS ENJOYING A PEACEFUL MORNING ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ DURING THE EMBARKATION OF HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE TO MILNE BAY.088444
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AT SEA. 1945-04-07. MEN OF 7 SECTION, 12 PLATOON, B COMPANY, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, ON THE AFT ...
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AT SEA. 1945-04-07. MEN OF 7 SECTION, 12 PLATOON, B COMPANY, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, ON THE AFT WINCH DECK WITH JAVANESE CREW MEMBERS OF THE VAN HEUTSZ DURING THE MOVEMENT OF HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY...088473
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AT SEA, MOROTAI - TARAKAN. 1945-04-28. TROOPS OF 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION AT THE RAIL OF THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA, MOROTAI - TARAKAN. 1945-04-28. TROOPS OF 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION AT THE RAIL OF THE MANOORA, WATCHING PART OF THE CONVOY ON THE FIRST DAY OUT FROM MOROTAI.090809
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AT SEA. 1945-04-04. PERSONNEL OF 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PLAYING BRIDGE DURING AN AIR RAID ALERT ...
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AT SEA. 1945-04-04. PERSONNEL OF 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PLAYING BRIDGE DURING AN AIR RAID ALERT ABOARD THE DUTCH TROOPSHIP MV VAN HEUTSZ WHILE THE VESSEL IS SAILING BETWEEN FINSCHHAFEN AND BIAK ON TH...088461
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AT SEA. 1945-03-26. PRIVATE C. COOPER, A COMPANY, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, LETTER WRITING WHILE ...
Photograph
AT SEA. 1945-03-26. PRIVATE C. COOPER, A COMPANY, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, LETTER WRITING WHILE PERCHED IN THE SUPERSTRUCTURE OF THE VAN HEUTSZ DURING THE EMBARKATION OF HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGA...088441
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AT SEA. 1945-04-07. PRIVATE MADIGAN, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, SAID BY "KING NEPTUNE", LIEUTENANT ...
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AT SEA. 1945-04-07. PRIVATE MADIGAN, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, SAID BY "KING NEPTUNE", LIEUTENANT MAHONEY, (3), TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF 15 MOTHERLESS SARDINES IS PUNISHED FOR HIS CRIME, ...088465
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AT SEA. 1945-04-07. SERGEANT GORE, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, (1), TAKES FRESH BREAD FROM THE ...
Photograph
AT SEA. 1945-04-07. SERGEANT GORE, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, (1), TAKES FRESH BREAD FROM THE OVENS, WHILE PRIVATE C. APLIN, (2), REMOVES BREAD FROM THE BAKING TINS. THE MEN ARE IN MOVEMENT ABOARD THE V...088472
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AT SEA. 1945-03-30. THE JAVANESE CREW ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ TEACH 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, AND ...
Photograph
AT SEA. 1945-03-30. THE JAVANESE CREW ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ TEACH 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, AND 2/11 FIELD AMBULANCE TROOPS TO PLAY "DOODAH" DURING THE MOVEMENT OF HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE PERS...088448
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Attack by 2/24th Battalion, El Alamein at night, 25-26 October 1942
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Attack on Fig Orchard, El Alamein campaign, Egypt 1942. 'C' Company of the 2/24th Battalion is seen under fire on its start line prior to the attack, with the 2/48th Battalion holding Trig 29 at left...ART27821
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Australian soldiers in a cemetery in Tobruk. In the foreground is the grave of SX7686 Lieutenant ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Australian soldiers in a cemetery in Tobruk. In the foreground is the grave of SX7686 Lieutenant (Lt) William Claude Jenkins, 14 Platoon, Commander of C Company, 2/48th Battalion, of Port Pirie, SA. A...P05525.005
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Australian soldiers paying their respects at the graves of their companions killed in action ...
Photograph
Maker: Fisher, Thomas
Australian soldiers paying their respects at the graves of their companions killed in action during the campaign. The contemplative soldier in the foreground has been identified as SX9034 Private (lat...020990
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Australian troops moved in behind Matilda tanks for a dawn attack on the Japanese held village of ...
Photograph
Maker: Brown, Norman
Australian troops moved in behind Matilda tanks for a dawn attack on the Japanese held village of Sattelberg. Australian troops advance through the jungle in the wake of the tanks.the wounded man is m...016205
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Australia Service Medal : Brigadier W J V Windeyer, HQ 20 Brigade, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal impressed on edge with recipient's details.REL38997.010
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Australia Service Medal 1939-45 : Captain D Bryant, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's retails. Note that this medal has been renumbered from 'SX10328' to the correct 'SX10329'.REL29308.008
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Australia Service Medal : Private A S Gurney, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL22319.005
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Ballard, Hugh Robert (Senior Chaplain), 1910-1986, MC
Private Record
Maker: Ballard, H R
Correspondence and memoirs of SX22714 Senior Chaplain Hugh Robert Ballard, MC. Letters include official correspondence relating to the award of the Military cross; letters written by Ballard to his f...PR01783
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BARRACA AREA, LIBYA, 1941-04-04. THE VALLEY IN WHICH THE 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE ...
Photograph
BARRACA AREA, LIBYA, 1941-04-04. THE VALLEY IN WHICH THE 26TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS IS SITUATED. AN INTELLIGENCE TRUCK CAN BE SEEN IN THE RIGHT FOREGROUND. THE ROAD TO BARCE IS SEEN...042469
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48 Battalion pin : Mrs M Windeyer
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
48 Bn colour patch pin. The colour patch is set at the end of a clip, designed to be worn on a lapel or scarf.REL39002
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2/48 Battalion pin : Mrs M Windeyer
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
2/48 Battalion colour patch pin. The colour patch is set centrally over a horizontal bar and pin attachment.REL39001
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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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Bowman, Thomas H (SX9327, Lieutenant, 2/48th Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Wundersitz, Josephine Lavern
208 page manuscript entitled "My Four Uncles in World War II: Part 1 - Thomas Harold Bowman". This manuscript provides information on the life and service of Lieutenant T. H. Bowman (SX9327). The firs...MSS1965
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Captain D Bryant, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's retails. Note that this medal has been renumbered from 'SX10328' to the correct 'SX10329'.REL29308.007
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Private A S Gurney, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL22319.004
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British War Medal 1939-45 with Mention in Despatches oakleaf: Brigadier W J V Windeyer, HQ 20 Brigade, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45 with Mentioned in Despatches Oakleaf.REL38997.009
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Buckingham, Sid
Manuscript
Maker: Buckingham, Sid
3 albums of poems written by Sid Buckingham as a testimony to ex-servicemen and his 2/48th Battalion service.MSS0865
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Burial ceremony of Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick VC, DCM, 2/48th Battalion AIF, at 110th ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Burial ceremony of Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick VC, DCM, 2/48th Battalion AIF, at 110th Clearing Station, Tarakan, Borneo. Lieutenant Derrick died on 23 May 1945 from wounds received in action on ...044970
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CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND. 1945-03-26. HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE AND 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION ...
Photograph
CAIRNS, QUEENSLAND. 1945-03-26. HEADQUARTERS 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE AND 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION PERSONNEL ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ SLEEPING BELOW DECKS AMIDSHIPS BEFORE EMBARKATION.088404
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Collection related to the service of SX15595 Pte James Douglas Paterson, 2/48 Battalion.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Wreckage from several vehicles strewn across the landscape, the result of enemy shell fire that killed eleven members of 2/48 Battalion. The caption states, "This is all that was left of the seven tru...P12439.004
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Collection related to the service of SX15595 Pte James Douglas Paterson, 2/48 Battalion.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Soldiers stand by a grave site marked with a cross, with the remnants of a destroyed vehicle in the background. The caption states, "This is [a] community grave of eleven of our chaps who were burnt t...P12439.003
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Collection related to the service of SX15595 Pte James Douglas Paterson, 2/48 Battalion.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Two soldiers from 2/48 Battalion with a pyramid of beer bottles. Image from the collection of SX15595 Pte James Douglas Paterson, 2/48 Battalion.P12439.002
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Collection related to the service of SX15595 Pte James Douglas Paterson, 2/48 Battalion.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Graves in the 2/48 Battalion cemetery, located off the Anzac Highway. Crosses marking the graves of SX7964 Lieutenant (Lt) Thomas Currie 'Diver' Derrick, VC, DCM (KIA on 24 May 1945) and NX119119 Priv...P12439.001
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c. 1928 or 1929. Informal portrait of Ivor Hele. SX7174 Private Ivor Henry Thomas Hele sailed for ...
Photograph
c. 1928 or 1929. Informal portrait of Ivor Hele. SX7174 Private Ivor Henry Thomas Hele sailed for the Middle East with the 2/48th Battalion. He was promoted to lieutenant then temporary captain before...P02473.007
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c. 1920. Portrait of Ivor Hele. SX7174 Private Ivor Henry Thomas Hele, sailed for the Middle East ...
Photograph
c. 1920. Portrait of Ivor Hele. SX7174 Private Ivor Henry Thomas Hele, sailed for the Middle East with the 2/48th Battalion. He was promoted to lieutenant then temporary captain before his appointment...P02473.005
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Defence Medal : Brigadier W J V Windeyer, HQ 20 Brigade, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal impressed on edge with recipient's details.REL38997.008
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Defence Medal : Captain D Bryant, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Note that this medal has been renumbered from 'SX10328' to the correct 'SX10329'.REL29308.006
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Defence Medal : Private A S Gurney, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL22319.003
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Derrick, Thomas Currie 'Diver', VC, DCM (d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Derrick, Thomas Currie
Two page original letter (with envelope) written on 1 August 1943 by SX7964 Sergeant Thomas C 'Diver' Derrick VC, DCM, to his sister, while serving with 2/48 Battalion in New Guinea during the Second ...PR03968
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Derrick, Thomas Currie (Sergeant, VC, DCM, 2/48th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Derrick, Thomas Currie
Citation for the award of the DCM following action at Tel El Eisa, July 1942; and later citation for the VC awarded to Sgt Derrick, 2/48 Battalion, following action at Satelberg, November 1943. Also ...PR84/162
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Derrick, Thomas Currie, VC, DCM (Lieutenant, b.1914 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Derrick, Thomas Currie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX7964 Lieutenant Thomas Currie Derrick, 2/48 Battalion. Collection consists of black and white photocopies of diaries detailing service in the ...PR82/190
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Development of Lae into an Allied base
Film
Maker: McKechnie, Frank
Activities in and around Lae following the capture of that area. Shows Douglas C-47 Dakotas landing on Lae airstrip. USAAF mechanics servicing P-38 Lockheed Lightning aircraft. US troops loading fr...F07107
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Distinguished Conduct Medal : Corporal T C Derrick, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/11417.002
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Distinguished Service Order and bar : Brigadier W J V Windeyer, HQ 20 Brigade, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Service Order and Bar, un-named as issued.REL38997.004
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DUMMY DUG-IN MOTOR TRANSPORT LORRY NEAR 2/48TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY POSITIONS IN THE FRONT LINE. ...
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DUMMY DUG-IN MOTOR TRANSPORT LORRY NEAR 2/48TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY POSITIONS IN THE FRONT LINE. THESE DUMMIES ARE EMPLOYED TO ENCOURAGE THE ENEMY TO WASTE AMMUNITION. IT IS CONSTRUCTED OF SACKING AND ...025156
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DUMMY DUG-IN MOTOR TRANSPORT LORRY NEAR 2/48TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY POSITIONS IN THE FRONT LINE. ...
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DUMMY DUG-IN MOTOR TRANSPORT LORRY NEAR 2/48TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY POSITIONS IN THE FRONT LINE. THESE DUMMIES ARE EMPLOYED TO ENCOURAGE THE ENEMY TO WASTE AMMUNITION. IT IS CONSTRUCTED OF SACKING AND ...025155
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EL SHATT, SUEZ, EGYPT. 1943-01. PERSONNEL OF 2/48 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION AT A TOUGH ...
Photograph
EL SHATT, SUEZ, EGYPT. 1943-01. PERSONNEL OF 2/48 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION AT A TOUGH TACTICS CLASS WHILE CAMPED NEAR THE EMBARKATION PORT AWAITING RETURN TO AUSTRALIA.050206
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Fall of Sattelberg
Film
Maker: Bagnall, Frank N
Sattelberg road river crossing. Bulldozers make a ford and tow any jeeps that get stuck. Engineers work on foundations of bridge. Pontoon crossing. Wounded coming back by jeep. Jeeps bringing up food ...F01878
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/24TH AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS.071195
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION, AND THE 2/2ND MACHINE GUN BATTALION IN THE BATTLE FOR SAT...071197
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION, AND THE 2/2ND MACHINE GUN BATTALION IN THE BATTLE FOR SAT...071198
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN AT "TURN OFF CORNER" INDICATES ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS.071209
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN AT THE APPROACH TO SATTELBERG IS 200 YARDS ABOVE THE POINT WHERE "B" COMPANY, 2/48TH INFANTRY BATT...071213
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN MARKS THE SITE OF THE HEADQUARTERS, 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION.071208
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS THE ACTIVITIES OF TANKS ASSISTING "A" COMPASNY, 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION.071203
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION.071204
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN AT "TURN OFF CORNER" INDICATES ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/23RD AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS.071210
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS CAPTURE OF THE 2,600 FEET FEATURE BY THE 2/24TH INFANTRY BATTALION. ON OCCUPATION OF PALAN...071217
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION.071201
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE AREA, THIS SIGN RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION.071202
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. ONE OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THIS SIGN INDICATES THE POINT OF MOVEMENT TO FINAL ASSAULT BY "B" COMPANY, 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION, AS...071211
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THE SIGN TO THE LEFT RECORDS THE ACTIVITIES OF "B" COMPANY, 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALION, ASSISTED BY TANKS...071207
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. TWO OF THE MANY BATTLE SIGNS IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA, THESE SIGNS RECORD ACTIVITIES OF THE 2/15TH, 2/17TH, 2/23RD AND 2/48TH INFANTRY BATTALIONS AT THE KUMAWA...071200
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. VX5104 MAJOR V.J. SCHOFIELD, GENERAL STAFF OFFICER II, ...
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FINSCHHAFEN AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-17. VX5104 MAJOR V.J. SCHOFIELD, GENERAL STAFF OFFICER II, LIAISON OFFICER OF THE 2ND AUSTRALIAN CORPS, PICTURED ALONGSIDE A BATTLE SIGN AT THE 2,600 FEET FEATURE...071230
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FINSCHHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1945-04-04. PRIVATE W. STRUDWICK, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, (2), SEATED ...
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FINSCHHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1945-04-04. PRIVATE W. STRUDWICK, 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, (2), SEATED ON A WINCH AMIDSHIPS ABOARD THE VAN HEUTSZ ALONG SIDE PRIVATE C.A. OAKES, (1). THE MEN ARE VIEWED THROUG...088453
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General MacArthur visits 9th Division
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Maker: Young, Harry S
On 5 July 1943 American General Douglas MacArthur, Commander Allied forces SWPA, arrived Mareeba Airfield, Queensland, in a Boeing B-17. He was greeted by NX8 Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie J Morshead ...F01729
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Gill, George T (Lieutenant, 2/48th Bn d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Gill, George T
LETTERS FROM GILL TO HIS FAMILY DESCRIBING CONDITIONS AND EVENTS WHILE ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST. CARDS. LETTERS FROM GILL TO ASSOCIATES AND THE ARGUS. LETTERS, TELEGRAMS A...3DRL/7945
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Gratwick, Percival Eric, VC (Private, d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Gratwick, Percival Eric
Original letter written by WX10426 Private Percival "Percy" Eric Gratwick VC, of 2/48 Battalion, to his friend Mr Robert Cave, while serving in North Africa with 2/48 Battalion at El Alamein; news cli...PR01140
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Green plastic fountain pen : Private A S Gurney VC, 2/48 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Green celluloid fountain pen with two nickel plated metal bands around end of the cap cap. Each end has a black screw off cap. The nib is not complete.REL/13478
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Group portrait of A Company, Headquarters, 2/48th Battalion personnel. Identified, left to right, ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of A Company, Headquarters, 2/48th Battalion personnel. Identified, left to right, back row: WX9851 Corporal (Cpl) L James; SX11155 Private (Pte) E W Starkey; SX7416 Cpl H t Dwyer; SX82...087982
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Group portrait of Battalion Headquarters Personnel 2/48th Battalion. Identified: QX17407 Sergeant ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of Battalion Headquarters Personnel 2/48th Battalion. Identified: QX17407 Sergeant (Sgt) W W Jolly (1); WX12006 Corporal (Cpl) E E Webb (2); QX53659 Lance Corporal (LCpl) S Silk (3); VX...087997
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Group portrait of Headquarters personnel of B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of Headquarters personnel of B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: VX115827 Sergeant (Sgt) H R Densley; SX17667 Corporal (Cpl) W A Bowden; SX8163 Cpl M B Ton...087993
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Group portrait of No 2 Machine Gun Platoon, Headquarters Company, 2/48th Infantry Battalion with ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 2 Machine Gun Platoon, Headquarters Company, 2/48th Infantry Battalion with Lieutenant C W Norgate, Platoon Commander. Identified, left to right, back row: VX38956 Sergeant (Sgt)...087678
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Group portrait of No 7 Platoon, A Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 7 Platoon, A Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: WX9876 Corporal (Cpl) T J Ryan; SX7834 Private (Pte) G A Dennis; WX26482 Pte S J Akers; WX34882 Pte C ...087983
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Group portrait of No 9 Platoon, A Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 9 Platoon, A Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: SX13639 Corporal (Cpl) A I Badman; NX175171 Private (Pte) A J Pratt; VX64913 Sergeant D W MacFarlane; ...087984
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Group portrait of No 10 Platoon, B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 10 Platoon, B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: VX92138 Private (Pte) W A Hogan; SX318165 Pte H E Quinlan; VX92060 Pte R C Hollier; WX41755 Pte F C C...087994
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Group portrait of No 11 Platoon, B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified: VX82377 Private (Pte) W ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 11 Platoon, B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified: VX82377 Private (Pte) W B Woodall (1); WX26752 Pte L R Brown (2); SX33111 Pte J F Bongiorno (3); NX148166 Pte P Cox (4); NX163...087995
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Group portrait of No 12 Platoon, B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified: WX32775 Corporal (Cpl) ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 12 Platoon, B Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified: WX32775 Corporal (Cpl) R S Winter (1); SX30699 Private (Pte) S F J Parker (2); QX43857 Pte J W Reid (3); WX39757 Pte D J Cutti...087996
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Group portrait of No 13 Platoon, C Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 13 Platoon, C Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: SX30687 Private (Pte) S R Buck; WX28457 Pte B H Styles; WX12035 Corporal (Cpl) E Johns; SX31601 Pte L...087987
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Group portrait of No 15 Platoon, C Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 15 Platoon, C Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: SX7691 Private (Pte) K Turnbull; SX19490 Pte D W Sims; SX10571 Lance Corporal (LCpl) W F G Barnett; S...087985
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Group portrait of No 14 Platoon, C Company, 2/48th Infantry Battalion. Identified, left to right, ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 14 Platoon, C Company, 2/48th Infantry Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: WX37298 Private (Pte) R F Prater; WX26749 Pte N K Graham; SX3156 Pte D W McKinnon; WX10503 P...087988
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Group portrait of No 18 Platoon, D Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 18 Platoon, D Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: SX7472 Private (Pte) L G Steicke; NX178162 Pte E J Cook; SX17669 Pte K R Florence;WX29418 Pte J M Gar...087992
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Group portrait of No 17 Platoon, D Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back ...
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Maker: Rainsford, Ross John
Group portrait of No 17 Platoon, D Company, 2/48th Battalion. Identified, left to right, back row: VX148921 Private (Pte) F J Williamson; QX31815 Pte N J Donald; SX11752 Pte J Heylen; WX26497 Pte M G ...087991