Australian War Memorial Logo
Search
  • Online Shop Use this login for Shop items, and image, film, sound reproductions
    Cart  |  Log In
  • Collection Open Information Close Information
    • Official Histories & Unit Diaries
    • Understanding the Collection
    • Research at the Memorial
    • Donating to the Collection
    • National Collection Loans
    • Projects
  • People
  • Visit
  • Commemorate Open Information Close Information
    • Last Post Ceremony
    • Honour Rolls
    • Anzac Day
    • Remembrance Day
    • Customs & Ceremony
    • Speeches
  • Learn Open Information Close Information
    • Schools & Teachers
    • Memorial Articles
    • Encyclopedia
    • Understanding Military Structure
    • Podcasts
    • Glossary
    • Wartime Magazine
  • Get Involved Open Information Close Information
    • Donations & Bequests
    • Corporate Partnership
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Volunteer at the Memorial
    • Friends of the Memorial
    • eMemorial Newsletter
    • Grants, Scholarships & Residencies
    • Research Papers
  • Shop Open Information Close Information
    • Help and Information
    • Lone Pine Seedlings
    • Images, film and sound

Filters

Filters (1 applied)

Clear All
  • related units : 49th Australian Infantry Battalion (remove)

type (7)

  • Photograph (95)
  • Private Record (18)
  • Heraldry (9)
  • Digitised Collection (8)
  • Manuscript (3)
  • Art (2)
  • Sound (1)

has image (2)

  • Yes (107)
  • No (29)

has sound (2)

  • No (135)
  • Yes (1)

has video (1)

  • No (136)

related subjects (3)

  • Indigenous servicemen (2)
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (1)
  • Indigenous serviceperson (1)

Conflict (2)

  • First World War, 1914-1918 (105)
  • Second World War, 1939-1945 (27)

related places (67)

  • Europe: France (11)
  • Oceania: New Guinea (5)
  • Africa: Egypt (4)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England (4)
  • Europe: Western Front (4)
  • Oceania: New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Papua (4)
  • Oceania: New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Pari (4)
  • Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Messines (3)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Pozieres Area, Mouquet Farm (3)
  • Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli (3)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane (3)
  • Africa: Egypt, Cairo, Heliopolis (2)
  • Africa: South Africa, Natal, Durban (2)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme (2)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Amiens (2)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Greater London, London (2)
  • Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Palestine (2)
  • Oceania: Australia (2)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Gin Gin (2)
  • Oceania: New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Port Moresby (2)
  • Africa: Egypt, Alexandria (1)
  • Africa: Egypt, Cairo (1)
  • Africa: Egypt, Suez Canal, Serapeum (1)
  • Africa: South Africa, Cape Province, Cape Town (1)
  • Europe: Belgium (1)
  • Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Heuvelland, Locre (1)
  • Europe: Belgium, Flanders, West-Vlaanderen, Ypres (1)
  • Europe: France, Haute-Normandie, Seine Maritime, Rouen (1)
  • Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Estaires (1)
  • Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord, Strazeele (1)
  • Europe: France, Nord Pas de Calais, Pas de Calais, Boulogne (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Flers (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Pozieres Area, Pozieres (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Allaines (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Amiens Harbonnieres Area, Hamel Area, Hamel (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Etinehem (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Bray Proyart Area, Etinehem, Cote 80 French National Cemetery (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Contay (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Pernois (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Peronne (1)
  • Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Vignacourt (1)
  • Europe: France, Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone, Marseilles (1)
  • Europe: Germany (1)
  • Europe: Ireland (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Bristol (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Greater London, Newham, Silvertown (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Kent, Dartford (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Bath (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Wiltshire, Codford (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Wiltshire, Hurdcott (1)
  • Europe: United Kingdom, England, Wiltshire, Perham Downs (1)
  • North & Central America: United States of America (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, New South Wales (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, Brisbane, Moorooka (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Atherton (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Atherton Tableland, Herberton (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Rockhampton (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Rocky Creek (Atherton) (1)
  • Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Lismore (1)
  • Oceania: New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Ramu River Finisterre Ranges Area, Ramu Bogadjim Area, Kumbarum (1)
  • Oceania: New Guinea, Huon Peninsula, Ramu River Finisterre Ranges Area, Ramu River Area, Faria River Area, Shaggy Ridge (1)
  • Oceania: New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Buna Area, Sanananda (1)
  • Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Herbertshohe (1)

Show More

location (3)

  • Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Pozieres Losses (1)
  • Main Bld: Hall of Valour: Main Hall: Mont St Quentin and Peronne (1)
  • Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area: Eastern Precinct (1)

maker (58)

  • Unknown (56)
  • Fisher, Thomas (5)
  • Allen, Ernest (2)
  • Cumberland (2)
  • Stone, David James (2)
  • Unknown Australian Official Photographer (2)
  • Abbott, Harold (1)
  • Allen, James Edward (1)
  • Allen, Josiah (1)
  • Arrow Bronze (1)
  • Ashton, Richard (1)
  • Beecroft, Doug (1)
  • Bell, John Alfred Rudolph (1)
  • Brown, Norman (1)
  • Clarke, Allan Alexander (1)
  • Crawford, Peter (1)
  • Crisp, Ralph Harry (1)
  • Cross, Victor (1)
  • D.I.C. Photo (1)
  • Draper, Stanley John (1)
  • Driver, Ada (1)
  • Elgin National Watch Company (1)
  • Fortescue, Charles (1)
  • Freeman, William Harry (1)
  • Gallwey, Wilfred Denver (1)
  • Grant, James Stevenson (1)
  • Grove, Leander de Lorme (1)
  • Hart, Robin (1)
  • Johncock, George Edward (1)
  • Johnson, Bertram Cecil (1)
  • Killeen, Patrick Joseph (1)
  • Kitchener Studio (1)
  • Little, Nevill Montague (1)
  • Mathewson, P and Sons (1)
  • Maunder, Darcy Silvester (1)
  • Meade, Cecil (1)
  • Poulsen Studios (1)
  • Radford, Fred (1)
  • Robertson, J R (1)
  • Row & Crosby (1)
  • Row, (1)
  • Sanders, William Charles (1)
  • Scanlon, Daniel Joseph (1)
  • Schmidt, N L (1)
  • Scott, Thomas (1)
  • Shaw, George Herbert (1)
  • Stewart, Robert (1)
  • Stewart, William (1)
  • Stuckey, Norman Bradford (1)
  • Talma Studios [Brisbane] (1)
  • Talma Studios [Melbourne] (1)
  • Tesla Studios (1)
  • Thain, Ernest Robertson (1)
  • Thomas Mathewson Co (1)
  • Trotman, Joseph Robert (1)
  • Williams, Percy Arthur (1)
  • Willis, E A (1)
  • Wykeham Studios (1)

Show More

Collection

136 Results

  1. 1. Allen, Ernest (Private, d.1918); 2. Allen, Josiah (Private, d.1917); 3. Allen, James Edward (Private, d.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Allen, Ernest

    Collection relating to the First World War service of three Allen brothers: 2615 Private Ernest Allen, 49 Battalion; 2614 Private Josiah Allen, 49 Battalion, and 2616a James Edward Allen, 49 Battalion...

    1DRL/0027

  2. AWM52 8/3/88 - 49 Infantry Battalion

    Digitised Collection

    RCDIG1020302

  3. AWM4 Subclass 23/66 - 49th Infantry Battalion

    Digitised Collection

    RCDIG1000602

  4. 1951-04-12. BADGE OF 49TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION (MILITIA). THE TRANSLATION OF MOTTE ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Thain, Ernest Robertson

    1951-04-12. BADGE OF 49TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION (MILITIA). THE TRANSLATION OF MOTTE "SEMPER FIDELIS" IS "ALWAYS FAITHFUL".

    134426

  5. 49 Battalion AIF

    Manuscript

    Lyrics to song titled `Battalion national anthem', relating to 49 Battalion AIF. Song is jocular in tone, expressing weariness with army duties and routine. Annotation shows melody was `What a friend ...

    MSS1439

  6. Beecroft, James M (Jim) (418787, Flight Sergeant)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Beecroft, Doug

    "James Morrisson Beecroft: Letters, diary entries and transcripts relating to an Australian airman's life : from Australia to Europe 1942 - 1945". Manuscript relating to the service in the 42nd and 49...

    MSS1675

  7. Bell, John Alfred Rudolph (Private, b.? - d.1918)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bell, John Alfred Rudolph

    Collection relating to service of 6954 Private John Alfred Rudolph Bell, 49 Battalion, France, 1917. Collection includes letter written home to mother in Ireland.

    1DRL/0108

  8. BRISBANE, C. 1935. LIEUTENANT COLONEL O. A. KESSELS, COMMANDING OFFICER, 49TH BATTALION. (FROM ...

    Photograph

    BRISBANE, C. 1935. LIEUTENANT COLONEL O. A. KESSELS, COMMANDING OFFICER, 49TH BATTALION. (FROM THE 49TH BATTALION WAR DIARY).

    044620

  9. BRISBANE, QLD. 1946-04-25. VETERANS OF THE 49TH BATTALION MARCH PAST THE SALUTING BASE AT THE ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Freeman, William Harry

    BRISBANE, QLD. 1946-04-25. VETERANS OF THE 49TH BATTALION MARCH PAST THE SALUTING BASE AT THE CITY HALL DURING THE ANZAC DAY MARCH.

    127300

  10. British War Medal 1914-20: Private Edward Walker, 25th Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    AWM2022.643.1

  11. British War Medal 1914-20 : Private R J Nettelfield, 52 Battalion, AIF

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL43539.001

  12. Clarke, Allan Alexander (Lieutenant, b.? - d.?)

    Private Record

    Maker: Clarke, Allan Alexander

    Collection relating to service of Lieutenant Allan Alexander Clarke, MM, 49 Battalion, AIF. Collection includes copy of a diary kept by Clarke while in Egypt and Gallipoli, from February 1915-28 July...

    1DRL/0201

  13. Collection relating to the service of 1966 John O'Connor

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Group portrait of four soldiers of the 3rd Reinforcement of the 49th Battalion. Identified from left to right, standing; 1956 Charles Alexander (Chas) McNeven (later 42nd Battalion);1987 William Arthu...

    P12740.001

  14. Composite studio portrait of the Grendon brothers of Mackay, Qld, all labourers prior to ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Composite studio portrait of the Grendon brothers of Mackay, Qld, all labourers prior to enlisting. Identified, left to right, standing: 2907 Private (Pte) Charles Henry Grendon, 49th Battalion. He em...

    P05646.002

  15. Correspondence relating to William Allen Jr., 1916-1918

    Digitised Collection

    Maker: Killeen, Patrick Joseph Scott, Thomas Stewart, Robert Stewart, William

    Letters and newspaper clippings relating to William Allen Jr. Allen was the brother of 2615 Private Ernest Allen, 2614 Private Josiah Allen and 2616a James Edward Allen, all of 49 Battalion. Included ...

    RCDIG0000892

  16. Crisp, Ralph Harry (Captain, RMO 49th Bn)

    Private Record

    Maker: Crisp, Ralph Harry

    MEDICAL OFFICERS TRAINING NOTES, 1917. NOTEBOOKS CONTAINING DUTY LISTS, AND NAMES OF MEN PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED. ORDERS REGARDING DISINFECTION OF BILLETS AND TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ILLNESSES. NOTEBOO...

    3DRL/2871

  17. Cross, Victor (Sergeant, MM, 49th Bn)

    Private Record

    Maker: Cross, Victor

    Collection relating to the war service of Sergeant Victor Cross MM of the 49th Battalion. The collection consists of a handwritten copy of Cross's diary. The diary contains daily, fairly lengthy entri...

    2DRL/0408

  18. Diary of David James Stone, 1916-1917

    Digitised Collection

    Maker: Stone, David James

    Diary relating to the First World War Service of 3506 Private David James Stone, 49th Australian Infantry Battalion. This file contains one handwritten diary consisting of 12 pages, rewritten while Pt...

    AWM2018.19.1

  19. Draper, Stanley John (Corporal, 49th Bn and: 13th FAB, AIF)

    Private Record

    Maker: Draper, Stanley John

    AIF SOLDIERS PAYBOOK AND FOLD OUT BOOK OF PICTURES OF CAIRO.

    PR83/037

  20. Fortescue, Charles, MC, DSO, (Major, b.1893 - d.?)

    Private Record

    Maker: Fortescue, Charles

    NARRATIVE OF SERVICE RELATING TO EXPERIENCES WITH THE 9TH BN INCLUDING THE LANDING ON GALLIPOLI. 2 COPIES

    2DRL/0497

Pagination

  • First page« First
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • Next pageNext ›
  • Last pageLast »

Results per page

  • 20
  • 50
  • 100
Explore the Collection

Explore the Collection

Our collection contains a wealth of material to help you research and find your connection with the wartime experiences of the brave men and women who served in Australia’s military forces.

Find out more
The Donations and bequests

Donations & Bequests

Your generous donation will be used to ensure the memory of our Defence Forces and what they have done for us, and what they continue to do for our freedom remains – today and into the future.

Find out more
The placesofpride

Places of Pride

Places of Pride, the National Register of War Memorials, is a new initiative designed to record the locations and photographs of every publicly accessible memorial across Australia.

Find out more
Visit the Australian War Memorial

Visit the Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial is open for visitors as we work to expand our galleries. All visitors require a free timed ticket to enter the Memorial Galleries and attend the Last Post Ceremony.

Find out more
Canberra Highlands in Grayscale

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS

The Australian War Memorial acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and waters. We pay our respects to elders past and present.
Location map of The Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial building

The Australian War Memorial

Treloar Crescent
Campbell ACT 2612
Australia
View on Google Maps (opens in new window)
Google Map data ©2023 Google
Australian War Memorial Logo
  • Go to AWM Facebook
  • Go to AWM Twitter
  • Go to AWM Trip Advisor
  • Go to AWM Instagram
  • Go to AWM Youtube

Footer

  • Memorial Articles
  • About
  • Contact
  • Media
  • Wartime Magazine
  • Donate Today

The Australian War Memorial

Treloar Crescent

Campbell ACT 2612

Australia

 

Opening Hours

10 am to 5 pm daily (except Christmas Day)

 

In preparation for the daily Last Post Ceremony,

galleries are progressively closed from 4 pm.

 

Public entrance via Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell ACT 2612

Book your ticket to visit: awm.gov.au/visit

 


Please enter a valid email address

Legal

  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Freedom of information

Copyright 2023 Australian War Memorial, Canberra. All rights reserved