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Aircraft behind the front line, getting ready for action at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
Aircraft behind the front line, getting ready for action at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Vic...P10885.025
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Aircraft behind the front line, getting ready for action at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
Aircraft behind the front line, getting ready for action at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Vic...P10885.024
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"The Charlie Chaplin of the scouts", A Brown, poses at the Western Front in front of three other ...
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Maker: Unknown
"The Charlie Chaplin of the scouts", A Brown, poses at the Western Front in front of three other unidentified soldiers with a cigarette in his mouth, his hat tipped sideways and a walking stick in han...P10885.040
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Group of scouts at tank farm camp, the Western Front. Placed on the ground in front of them are ...
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Maker: Unknown
Group of scouts at tank farm camp, the Western Front. Placed on the ground in front of them are their folded uniforms and helmets. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins is seventh from the left. An imag...P10885.038
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Barren land near Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) ...
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Maker: Unknown
Barren land near Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 February 191...P10885.074
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An unidentified scout in a trench at the square farm sector, the Western Front, observes the ...
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Maker: Unknown
An unidentified scout in a trench at the square farm sector, the Western Front, observes the enemy through a periscope. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sg...P10885.014
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An allied observation balloon high in the sky above the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
An allied observation balloon high in the sky above the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, en...P10885.027
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An unidentified scout wears his gas mask at the Western Front. An image from the collection of ...
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Maker: Unknown
An unidentified scout wears his gas mask at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted ...P10885.017
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A part of the battlefield at Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 ...
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Maker: Unknown
A part of the battlefield at Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10...P10885.056
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A trench and barren trees at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant ...
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Maker: Unknown
A trench and barren trees at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 February ...P10885.016
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S Stacey and J Watson sit outside a scouts dugout at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
S Stacey and J Watson sit outside a scouts dugout at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, e...P10885.079
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A tank returns from the Messines battlefield at the Western Front. An image from the collection ...
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Maker: Unknown
A tank returns from the Messines battlefield at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlist...P10885.070
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Soldiers with food in the trenches near Messines, the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar ...
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Maker: Unknown
Soldiers with food in the trenches near Messines, the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins refers to the location as "the scouts' cookhouse." An image from the collection of 1010 Sergean...P10885.045
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Smoke rising after a shell burst at Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of ...
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Maker: Unknown
Smoke rising after a shell burst at Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted...P10885.055
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A model of enemy trenches at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant ...
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Maker: Unknown
A model of enemy trenches at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 February 1...P10885.015
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Two scouts, believed to be of the 39th Battalion, in a shell hole at the Western Front. An image ...
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Maker: Unknown
Two scouts, believed to be of the 39th Battalion, in a shell hole at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackb...P10885.078
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An ammunition dump at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) ...
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Maker: Unknown
An ammunition dump at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 February 1916. He...P10885.048
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A 6 inch naval gun near Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 ...
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Maker: Unknown
A 6 inch naval gun near Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 Febru...P10885.054
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A German pillbox (a fortified concrete shelter) at Messines, the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
A German pillbox (a fortified concrete shelter) at Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Vic...P10885.021
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Three scouts using a sniperscope in the square farm trenches, the Western Front. An image from ...
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Maker: Unknown
Three scouts using a sniperscope in the square farm trenches, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, V...P10885.041
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An enemy shell bursts in the distance above the Messines battlefield at the Western Front. An ...
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Maker: Unknown
An enemy shell bursts in the distance above the Messines battlefield at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Bla...P10885.093
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Trees of the Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
Trees of the Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victori...P10885.072
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A model of German trenches on Messines Ridge, the Western Front. An image from the collection of ...
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Maker: Unknown
A model of German trenches on Messines Ridge, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted...P10885.012
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A model of enemy trenches at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant ...
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Maker: Unknown
A model of enemy trenches at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 February 1...P10885.018
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War damaged buildings, somewhere in France or Belgium. An image from the collection of 1010 ...
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Maker: Unknown
War damaged buildings, somewhere in France or Belgium. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 Feb...P10885.108
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A shell explosion on the Messines battlefield, at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
A shell explosion on the Messines battlefield, at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enl...P10885.051
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Trees in Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, the Western Front. An image from the collection ...
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Maker: Unknown
Trees in Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enli...P10885.031
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Two unidentified soldiers outside a grenade store at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
Two unidentified soldiers outside a grenade store at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, ...P10885.011
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Outdoor portrait of 17 unidentified scouts at tank farm camp near the Western Front. An image ...
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Maker: Unknown
Outdoor portrait of 17 unidentified scouts at tank farm camp near the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn...P10885.081
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A group of unidentified soldiers with a 12 inch gun at the Western Front. An image from the ...
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Maker: Unknown
A group of unidentified soldiers with a 12 inch gun at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria,...P10885.013
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An observation balloon at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) ...
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Maker: Unknown
An observation balloon at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 February 1916...P10885.023
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Cooker carts at hillside camp, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant ...
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Maker: Unknown
Cooker carts at hillside camp, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on 10 Februar...P10885.052
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HOUPLINES, FRANCE. 1917. MEMBERS OF THE Y.M.C.A. DISTRIBUTING RATIONS TO MEN OF THE 39TH ...
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HOUPLINES, FRANCE. 1917. MEMBERS OF THE Y.M.C.A. DISTRIBUTING RATIONS TO MEN OF THE 39TH BATTALION IN THE FRONT LINE.H01131
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An unidentified soldier sits on the ground with a dog in his lap, in front of a makeshift ...
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Maker: Unknown
An unidentified soldier sits on the ground with a dog in his lap, in front of a makeshift shelter. The original inscription descibes how "the dog in the photo was left behind by French civilians when ...P10885.102
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Outdoor portrait of 1010 Private (Pte) George Edgar Watkins, dressed ready to enter no man's ...
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Maker: Unknown
Outdoor portrait of 1010 Private (Pte) George Edgar Watkins, dressed ready to enter no man's land. His equipment includes box repirator, revolver, prismatic compass and wire cutters. Watkin's writes "...P10885.006
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Four scouts at the Western Front. Identified as: C Miller; 6106 Private (Pte) John Twatt, 8th ...
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Maker: Unknown
Four scouts at the Western Front. Identified as: C Miller; 6106 Private (Pte) John Twatt, 8th Battalion; 609 Pte James Sydney Thewlis, 39th Battalion; J Williams. An image from the collection of 1010 ...P10885.039
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Smoke above the horizon at the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins identifies the ...
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Maker: Unknown
Smoke above the horizon at the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins identifies the smoke as coming from "high explosive shells bursting" and an "ammunition dump on fire." An image from t...P10885.047
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A British 12 inch Howitzer being used near Messines ridge, the Western Front. The 12 inch ...
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Maker: Unknown
A British 12 inch Howitzer being used near Messines ridge, the Western Front. The 12 inch Howitzer was mounted on a 120 ton railway carriage with four sets of bogies. An image from the collection of...P10885.057
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Looking out upon Hill 63 and Messines Rd, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 ...
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Maker: Unknown
Looking out upon Hill 63 and Messines Rd, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter from Blackburn, Victoria, enlisted on ...P10885.053
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A broken tree on a parapet at the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins describes how ...
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Maker: Unknown
A broken tree on a parapet at the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins describes how the broken tree "made a good landmark for the scouts when out in no man's land." An image from the co...P10885.030
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H Wilkinson and C Miller, believed to be of the 39th Battalion, in the trenches at the Western ...
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Maker: Unknown
H Wilkinson and C Miller, believed to be of the 39th Battalion, in the trenches at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a paint...P10885.076
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Two unidentified scouts stand with a 12 inch enemy shell which failed to burst, at the Western ...
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Maker: Unknown
Two unidentified scouts stand with a 12 inch enemy shell which failed to burst, at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a paint...P10885.043
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Two unidentified soldiers stand in front of a group of graves, in a military cemetery at ...
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Maker: Unknown
Two unidentified soldiers stand in front of a group of graves, in a military cemetery at Bailleul. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins, a painter ...P10885.101
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Lamble, Roy (Major, MC, 39th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Lamble, Roy
Letter from Field Marshall Birdwood to Lamble, congratulating him on being awarded the Military Cross, and two postcard photographs of Lamble.3DRL/7933
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The scouts section in Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, the Western Front. Identified in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The scouts section in Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, the Western Front. Identified in the picture are Lieutenant August; JD White; A Brown; S Stacey; T Martin; C Miller; E Victor; J Kelly; J...P10885.035
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BUSH, HERMAN F (SERGEANT, 39TH BN b.1896 - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Bush, Herman F
47 LETTERS FROM BUSH TO HIS FAMILY RE TRAINING AND SERVICE. 6 PHOTOCOPIED LETTERS - ORIGINALS IN COLLECTION. 4 RED CROSS LETTERS RE BUSH'S DEATH IN ACTIONPR85/271
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617 Private Edward Victor of the 39th Battalion, described as "the scouts photographer", poses on ...
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Maker: Unknown
617 Private Edward Victor of the 39th Battalion, described as "the scouts photographer", poses on the Western Front with a shell. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watki...P10885.077
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Gazzard, Harold Edward (Private, b.1897 - d.1963)
Private Record
Maker: Gazzard, Harold Edward
Five diaries kept by Gazzard throughout his WW1 service, from enlistment in Victoria, through Lark Hill Camp, service in France, until after the Armistice. Also includes typescript copy of diaries an...PR84/254
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Prentice, J M (Colonel, 39th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Prentice, J M
LETTERS HOME DEALING WITH SERVICE IN EGYPT, WITH HQ IN LONDON, FRANCE, OFFICERS TRAINING SCHOOL AND WOUNDING ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN FRANCE. EXTENSIVE COLLECTION3DRL/1471
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Shell splinter : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Jagged 35 mm piece of shell splinter with an overall layer of surface corrosion. Some machining marks are visible on one surface, their pattern suggesting that the fragment came from the base of a she...REL34994
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Soldiers watch an observation balloon fall to the ground in flames after it was attacked by an ...
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Maker: Unknown
Soldiers watch an observation balloon fall to the ground in flames after it was attacked by an aeroplane at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins...P10885.020
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Souvenir letter opener : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir brass trench art letter opener. The letter opener, in the form of a scimitar, is made from a French Lebel rifle bullet which has a German uniform button attached to it. The blade is made from...REL34991
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Other ranks' service dress jacket : Private G Riley, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: N
Other rank's unlined khaki wool service dress jacket with a stand and fall collar, pleated breast pockets with pointed flaps, and large expanding pockets on each hip, also with pointed flaps. The fron...REL/00212.001
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Souvenir copper urn : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small machine turned souvenir copper urn with a copper wire handle. Attached to the front of the urn are a pair of four leaf clovers flanking the coat of arms of the city of Armentieres.REL34993
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Souvenir miniature table set : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Trench art souvenir miniature table with jug, vase and mugs. The items may be of French origin, since most of the identifiable pieces are French ordnance. The circular brass table has feet made from w...REL34997
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No 23 Rifle Grenade : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Mills Manufacturing Corporation
Mills No 23 Rifle Grenade (inert). The grenade is externally complete, with impressed markings on the base plug which read 'M.M.Co No 23. M.II'.REL35004
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German finger ring : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Hand made aluminium finger ring with an engraved 'iron cross' motif. Around the sides of the ring are engraved leaves and the dates '1917' and '1914'.REL34996
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Victory Medal : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's detailsREL34980.003
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Kommandantur Lille Flare Pistol : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Lutticher Waffenfabriken
Belgium manufactured flare pistol used by the German Army. The pistol barrel can be revolved by pushing a release clip on the right hand side, providing access to the chamber. The flare pistol is mad...REL34999
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Telescope, Signalling, Mk II : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Clarkson & Co
Three draw telescope, missing its outer leather covering. Impressed into the side of the first (smallest) draw are the words 'Clarkson & Co London 1906 3344 TEL. SIG.(Mk II) ALSO G.S.' The casing of t...REL35006
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Wire cutters : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: H V McKay
Steel wirecutters with an Army broad arrow marking. The words 'H.V.McKAY.' and 'AUSTRALIA. 1915' are cast into the handles. The wire cutters are contained in a leather case.REL35005.001
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German guns sitting outside in the Bailleul township, France. These guns were captured during ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
German guns sitting outside in the Bailleul township, France. These guns were captured during fighting at Messines Ridge, the Western Front, 7-10 June 1917. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergea...P10885.058
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Two men head toward trenches that have just been captured from the Germans during the Messines ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Two men head toward trenches that have just been captured from the Germans during the Messines battle at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM...P10885.067
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An observation balloon carries two observers in the basket at the hillside camp, Neuve-Eglise, ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An observation balloon carries two observers in the basket at the hillside camp, Neuve-Eglise, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watk...P10885.026
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Studio portrait of 2890 Private (Pte) Ernest William Richards, 39th Battalion, of Maylands, WA; ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 2890 Private (Pte) Ernest William Richards, 39th Battalion, of Maylands, WA; formerly of Devonport, England. A farm hand prior to enlisting in November 1916, Pte Richards embarked...P09020.001
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German MG08 machine guns sitting outside in Bailleul township, France. These guns were captured ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
German MG08 machine guns sitting outside in Bailleul township, France. These guns were captured from Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watk...P10885.060
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Two scouts rest on 15 inch shells while another scout stands nearby. The scouts were returning ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Two scouts rest on 15 inch shells while another scout stands nearby. The scouts were returning from taking baths before a battle at the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sg...P10885.080
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Oblique aerial photograph of the village of Bellicourt, France, showing trenches and shell ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Oblique aerial photograph of the village of Bellicourt, France, showing trenches and shell damaged buildings. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkins,...P10885.005
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German guns sitting outside in the Bailleul township, France. The guns were captured from ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
German guns sitting outside in the Bailleul township, France. The guns were captured from Messines, the Western Front. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt...P10885.061
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Sergeant Davies and 212 Private James Henry Rathgeber, 39th Battalion, stand near a shell hole on ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Sergeant Davies and 212 Private James Henry Rathgeber, 39th Battalion, stand near a shell hole on the Western Front "which only a few minutes before was a dugout." An image from the collection of 101...P10885.082
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A soldier stands in a part of the cemetery for the men of the 39th Battalion in Ploegsteert (Plug ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A soldier stands in a part of the cemetery for the men of the 39th Battalion in Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, the Western Front. There is a hole caused by a German shell in the middle of th...P10885.092
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A military cemetery in Mericourt-sur-Somme, France, where some of the men of the 39th Battalion ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A military cemetery in Mericourt-sur-Somme, France, where some of the men of the 39th Battalion were laid to rest. An image from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Wa...P10885.103
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A group of scouts examine their clothes for fleas in the Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A group of scouts examine their clothes for fleas in the Ploegsteert (Plug Street) Wood, Belgium, the Western Front. 1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins describes the occasion as "a silent raid" as "th...P10885.110
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German guns on show in Bailleul square, France. These guns were captured from Messines, the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
German guns on show in Bailleul square, France. These guns were captured from Messines, the Western Front. A photograph from the collection of 1010 Sergeant (Sgt) George Edgar Watkins DCM. Sgt Watkin...P10885.063
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Souvenir salt spoon : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir salt spoon with a decorated shaft topped by the coat of arms of the city of Ypres. The fluted bowl of the spoon is engraved on the underside with the word 'Ypres'.REL34990
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Distinguished Conduct Medal : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Mint
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's detailsREL34980.001
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Souvenir textile 'Les Halles d'Ypres' : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White silk textile (probably intended as a cushion cover) with a painted portrayal of the burning of the Cloth Hall of Ypres in 1914. Embroidered in green cotton beneath the painting are the words 'Le...REL34998
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Souvenir napkin ring : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Aluminium and brass napkin ring made in the form of an oversized signet ring. A brass badge set into the ring is engraved with two flowers and the words 'Armentieres 1917'.REL34988.001
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Souvenir napkin ring : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Aluminium and brass napkin ring made in the form of an oversized signet ring. A shield shaped brass badge on the ring is engraved with a palm frond and the name 'ypres'.REL34988.002
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Souvenir tea spoon : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir tea spoon with a decorated shaft topped by the badge of the city of Armentieres. The bowl of the spoon is engraved with the word 'Armentieres'.REL34989
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Case for wire cutters : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: W & G Genders
Brown leather case for Australian Army wire cutters. The case is of sewn and riveted construction, and has a buckle and strap to retain the wire cutters in place. Stamped into the upper section are th...REL35005.002
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Studio portrait of 668A Private (Pte) Cyril Wilfred (Billy) Hammond, 10th Machine Gun Company, of ...
Photograph
Maker: Falmer
Studio portrait of 668A Private (Pte) Cyril Wilfred (Billy) Hammond, 10th Machine Gun Company, of Malvern, Vic. A farmer before enlisting in March 1917, Pte Hammond left Australia for England with the...P07845.001
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1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins enjoys a swim with two fellow scouts: 246 Private (Pte) John ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
1010 Sergeant George Edgar Watkins enjoys a swim with two fellow scouts: 246 Private (Pte) John Arkless Watson and 1950 Pte Thomas William Martin, all of the 39th Battalion. The three men are swimming...P10885.029
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Studio portrait of 1836 Private (Pte) Robert Alexander Gerdts, 39th Battalion, of Murtoa, Vic. A ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 1836 Private (Pte) Robert Alexander Gerdts, 39th Battalion, of Murtoa, Vic. A labourer prior to enlisting in April 1916, Pte Gerdts embarked from Melbourne with the 2nd Reinforceme...P09382.001
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212 Private (Pte) James Henry Rathgeber "the patient", a scout with the 39th Battalion, having ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
212 Private (Pte) James Henry Rathgeber "the patient", a scout with the 39th Battalion, having his hair cut by "the hairdresser" K Cameron and "the assistant" 246 Pte John Arkless Watson, also of the ...P10885.037
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Studio portrait of 5991 Private (Pte) Fred Bradley Cox, 8th Battalion, of Beulah, Vic. A farmer ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 5991 Private (Pte) Fred Bradley Cox, 8th Battalion, of Beulah, Vic. A farmer before enlisting in April 1916, Pte Cox left Australia for England with the 19th Reinforcments in July 1...P07465.001
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Brydie, William (44, Lietenant, 10 Lt. Trench Mortar Battery.)
Manuscript
Maker: Brydie, Margaret Brydie, William
Manuscript titled "The War Diaries of Lieutenant William Brydie 1st A.I.F.". Contains a transcript of the authors diaries from 5/8/1916 to 27/8/1919. Details some experiences from training and mobilis...MSS2016
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Studio portrait of 504 Private (Pte) Oliver John Looney, 39th Battalion, of Amphitheatre, Vic. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 504 Private (Pte) Oliver John Looney, 39th Battalion, of Amphitheatre, Vic. He was a school teacher prior to enlisting in March 1916, and was promoted to the rank of Lance Corpora...P09068.001
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Group portrait of Company Quartermaster Sergeants (CQMS) of the 39th Battalion. Identified, left ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of Company Quartermaster Sergeants (CQMS) of the 39th Battalion. Identified, left to right, standing: 483 CQMS Robert Adam Johnston; 74 CQMS Timothy James Collins; 78 CQMS Arthur Cliffo...P10795.003
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Case for Field Conduct Book : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown rectangular leatherette covered cardboard case with a flap on one end secured by a press stud. Printed in black on the front of the case are the words: 'FIELD CONDUCT BOOK. (Containing Army Form...REL34985
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Discharged Returned Soldier Badge:: Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Austral Engraving Co
Discharged Returned Soldier Badge. In the centre of the circular brass badge is the rising sun and 'A.I.F' surrounded by the words 'ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE'. The badge i...REL34983
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Darge Photographic Company collection of negatives
Photograph
Maker: Darge Photographic Company
Studio portrait of 2834 Private (Pte) Frank Renald Buckle, 24th Battalion. A butcher's assistant from Merino, Victoria, prior to enlistment on 2 August 1915 he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ulys...DASEY2056
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Identity bracelet : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Watkins, George Edgar
Hand made identity bracelet fashioned from brass (possibly shell casing). The centre of the bracelet is engraved with the Fleur de lys qualification badge of a first class scout, with the words '1010...REL34984
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German gas alarm klaxon captured at Suzanne : 39 Battalion, AIF
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Heavy duty, cast steel klaxon, comprising a heavy base with three mounting holes and a rising neck with a square profile locating hole. This hole accepts a long square lug from the gear unit, and is h...RELAWM04083
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Military Medal : Sergeant S J Folkes, 39 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. The bar which should be on the ribbon to indicate the award of a second Military Medal is not present.REL26196
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Studio portrait of 3058 Private (Pte) Peter Stanley Emonson, of Litchfield, Victoria. He ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 3058 Private (Pte) Peter Stanley Emonson, of Litchfield, Victoria. He enlisted in the 39th Battalion on 27 October 1916 and embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Ballarat on 19 Febru...P08261.036
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Peace medalet : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Stokes & Sons, Melbourne
Circular medalet with a plain edge and integral suspension loop. The obverse features a symbolic female figure of Peace, holding a sword and standing on a plinth marked 'PEACE 1919'. Behind her flies ...REL34987
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's detailsREL34980.002
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Colour patch sweetheart brooch : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Oval shaped rose gold and glass brooch containing a brown over red colour patch of 39 Battalion, AIF. On the back of the brooch is a hinged pin clasp and a 50 mm fine chain ending in a safety pin.REL34986
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Service dress tunic : Sergeant G E Watkins, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Other ranks' pattern khaki wool twill service dress tunic with a stand and fall collar. The collar is fastened by a brass hook and eye. Khaki wool shoulder straps are secured to the tunic with a small...REL34982