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Studio portrait of Sergeant Walter Ernest Brown VC DCM, of the 20th Battalion. This photograph ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of Sergeant Walter Ernest Brown VC DCM, of the 20th Battalion. This photograph is cropped from A02600.A02600A
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Brown, Walter Ernest (Gunner, b.1885 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX35492 Walter Ernest Brown VC DCM, Singapore, 1942. Collection consists of two letters, one written to Brown by his sister Edie wishing for his ...AWM2016.131.1
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"The First Million". The total attendance at the Australian War Memorial during the two years it ...
Photograph
Maker: Australian War Memorial
"The First Million". The total attendance at the Australian War Memorial during the two years it has been in Sydney, has now reached one million. The distinction of being the one millionth visitor is...J03054
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Sergeant Walter "Wally" Brown, VC
Art
Maker: Longstaff, John
A portrait of Sergeant Walter Ernest Brown, VC, DCM, (VC awarded for actions at - Accroche Wood), (later also 2/15th Field Regiment, 2 AIF) 1928; 20th Infantry Battalion.ART09490
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Metal and compressed fibre identity discs : Corporal W E Brown VC, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Two identity discs on a leather neck thong. One is a pressed aluminium pre 1916 style disc privately engraved: Obverse: '1698 W. E. Brown Reg A.L.H. A.I.F. C of E.' ; Reverse: 'Next of kin S. F. Brown...REL/00792
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Sign : British notice board, 'Chateau Wood Road'
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British notice board sign for 'Chateau Wood Road' with grid reference from a trench map (most likely Sheet 28). A small plaque has been attached to the sign underneath the word 'Wood' which reads: 'No...RELAWM00599
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HRH The Prince of Wales inspecting Australian recipients of the Victoria Cross during a large ...
Photograph
HRH The Prince of Wales inspecting Australian recipients of the Victoria Cross during a large public event. Identified, left to right: Storkey; Borella; Maxwell; Hamilton; Howell; W Brown; Kenny; Curr...P08428.001
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Soldier's pay book : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Soldier's pay book, serial number 29169, with darl brown glazed linen cover. Additional number 79817 written in blue on first page. Period covers 23 October 1915 - 6 November 1918. Owner's pay details...REL24300.002
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Soldier's pay book : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Soldier's pay book, serial number 29169, with light brown glazed linen cover. Additional number 79817 stamped on first page. Period covers 23 October 1915 - 1 November 1919. Owner's pay details printe...REL24300.001
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Pair folding scissors: Sergeant W E Brown: 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small pair folding scissors. Pressed handles are hinged at base of blades, which are serrated on the cutting edges. Impressed on upper blade above grub screw hinge with 'FRANCE' and star flash motif.RELAWM09110
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British Brodie steel helmet : Sergeant W E Brown VC DCM, 20 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British Brodie steel helmet. Remnants of grit textured finish visible. Faint red triangles painted on front and rear . Small red 'X' on right hand side. Dent on front of dome and rim.REL/00985.001
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Five Victoria Cross recipients from NSW, surrounded by a crowd of men and boys. George "Snowy" ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Five Victoria Cross recipients from NSW, surrounded by a crowd of men and boys. George "Snowy" Howell, Walter Brown, Bede Kenny, George Cartwright and William Currey are collecting money for "Poppy D...AWM2016.388.1.5
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Sign : British notice board, "Idiot Corner"
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British notice board collected from the Ypres Battlefield area by SGT Brown VC DCM and PTE W Wise and PTE F KENT of the 20th Battalion. The sign is constructed of two panels of wood and is held toget...RELAWM00598
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Studio portrait of 1689 Sergeant (Sgt) Walter Ernest Brown, VC DCM, 20th Battalion from Hobart, ...
Photograph
Maker: Lemaire Studios
Studio portrait of 1689 Sergeant (Sgt) Walter Ernest Brown, VC DCM, 20th Battalion from Hobart, Tasmania. A 30 year old grocer prior to enlisting on 11 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 11t...A02600
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Carrier for German 'Lederschutzmaske' gas mask: Sergeant Walter Ernest Brown VC DCM, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Cylindrical metal case to hold the German 'Lederschutzmaske' (Leather protection mask) respirator. The case has a hinged cap secured by a simple wire over-centre clasp. Three flat metal loops are atta...RELAWM09115.002
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German water bottle: Sergeant W E Brown, 20th Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German water bottle made from pressed steel with the halves soldered together. Water bottle has hot-dipped tin outer which is painted grey-green. Cork stopper connected to neck of bottle by twine. Mak...REL/01051.002
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French ARS gas mask : Sergeant W E Brown, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
French model ARS (Appareil Respiratoire Special) gas mask. Stencilled in green on brown rubberised fabric face piece is '[partially obscured] 136' and 'PT'. Stencilled in black on mustard brown filter...RELAWM09114.001
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The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (NX35492) Gunner Walter Ernest Brown VC DCM, 2/15th Field Regiment, AIF, Second World War
Film
Maker: Australian War Memorial
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and oth...PAFU2015/061.01
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Distinguished Conduct Medal : Private W E Brown, 20 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.RELAWM15391.003
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German 'Lederschutzmaske' gas mask : Sergeant Walter Ernest Brown VC DCM, 20 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German 'Lederschulzmaske' (Leather protection mask) gas mask. Sometimes referred to as a model 1917 after the year of its introduction. The mask is made from a single piece of chrome-tanned sheepskin ...RELAWM09115.001